Dwayne Johnson’sBlack Adamis going strong on the big screen, the actor’s passion project has certainly begun to change the hierarchy of the DC Universe. The movie not only introduced the titular character but also the Justice Society of America and to the joy of millions of fans, brought backa fan-favorite characterto the fold. In a recent chat withAMC Theaters, Johnson discussed, taking inspiration fromDirty Harryand showcasing Black Adam as a force of nature in the movie....

After screening at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, where it’s a strong contender for competition of the Palme d’Or, the first trailer for writer-directorSpike Lee’sBlacKkKlansmanhas now arrived for your viewing pleasure. The film is based on the true story of an African-American police officer who went undercover to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. This looks to be Lee’s most commercial project in years, as Focus Features really seems to be selling this with something of anOcean’s Elevenvibe....

In This Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! First of all, we’ve already covered abunchof animation news this week, as you can see from the links below....

Last night, in the midst of a massive U.S. election, some pretty huge entertainment news also dropped with the leak that aBreaking Badmovieis not only in the works, it starts filming this month. Details were scant, but we were able to confirm thatBreaking BadcreatorVince Gilliganwrote and is executive producing said movie, which would “track the escape of a kidnapped man and his quest for freedom.” Would this be another prequel in the vein of the phenomenal AMC seriesBetter Call Saul?...

Warning: the following story containsspoilersfromCloak and Dagger’s two-hour Season 2 premiere, “Restless Energy” and “White Lines.” Marvel wasn’t kidding when it said that “Mayhem is coming.“Cloak and Dagger’s two-hour Season 2 premiere first threw viewers off by making it seem like Detective Brigid O’Reilly (Emma Lahana) was acting more intense as a result of her injuries last season, but it turns out that there are actuallytwoBrigids running around: one suffering from PTSD and acting more shy and jumpy than usual and one running around killing criminals with just her fingernails....

From directorEli Rothand writerEric Kripke, and based on the novel byJohn Bellairs, the family fantasy filmThe House with a Clock in its Wallsfollows recently orphaned 10-year-old Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro), who goes to live with his rather eccentric Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) in a creaky old house full of all sorts of magical wonder. As Lewis discovers a hidden world of magic, mystery and the supernatural, and gets to know Jonathan’s best friend and neighbor, Mrs....

Quick Links TheCoen Brothershave been a staple of American independent cinema since the early 1980s. Together, bothJoelandEthan Coenhave expanded, lampooned, and perfected gangster films, film noir, and even Westerns. They were critical darlings, every actor’s favorite director, and winners of several Academy Awards including Best Picture for their dark western,No Country For Old Men. When the two decided to split up, most movie aficionados didn’t know what to do with themselves....

Hopefully you’re not sick of updates onFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, because a few more have hit the Web. After debutingthe first look at the lead characters, as well as descriptions of each anda plot synopsis,Entertainment Weeklyhas revealed information on some other prominent characters, the ones that will fuel this entire movie: the “fantastic beasts”! EW admits that the full roster of creatures forFantastic Beastsis still being finalized. That’s understandable, considering production is still going on, but the magazine states there’s a mixture of returning and never-before-seen animals hitting up theHarry Potterprequel....

It’s only June, but studios are already gearing up for the impending awards season. As such, a major announcement comes today about filmmakerRichard Linklater’s next movie,Last Flag Flying, along with the first image from the film. The movie is actually a quasi-sequel to the 1973Hal AshbycomedyThe Last Detailand starsBryan Cranston,Steve Carell, andLaurence Fishburneas a trio of Vietnam veterans who are mourning the loss of Carell’s character’s son in the early days of the Iraq War....

Disney didn’t skimp on the new footage during its big D23 presentation, but even with Marvel andStar Warsrepresented it was that old standby, animation, that won the day. That goes double forFrozen 2, the upcoming sequel to the studio’s massive 2013 hit. While the new footage from the film hasn’t hit the internet quite yet, Collider was in the room to see—and hear—the songs that are going to populate your head for, say, the next six years or so....

Most actors dream of leaving behind a quarter of the legacy left behind inGene Hackman’s wake. There’s no getting around the sadness of losing one of the all-time greats,who died at 95 years old along with his wife,Betsy Arakawa, but the two-time Oscar-winner’s filmography will live on in history. On paper, Hackman did not walk off into the sunset in a blaze of glory, as his final film was theRay RomanocomedyWelcome to Mooseportin 2004....

Hulu has given the boot to a TV adaptation of authorAnne Rice’sThe Vampire Chroniclesthis week after spending over a year in the streamer’s possession. Rice is a household name thanks to works includingInterview with the Vampire, which is part of theVampire Chroniclessaga and was adapted into a successful movie in 1994 starringTom Cruise,Brad Pitt,Kirsten Dunst, andAntonio Banderas. According toVariety, a page-to-TV screen series adaptation of Rice’sThe Vampire Chronicleshas been dumped by Hulu....

The biggest shake-up of the season has arrived.Casa Amoris officially underway onLove Island USA, and with brand-newbombshells like Vanna and Zak entering the game,loyalties are being tested and sparks are flying. With every islander now declared single and forced to recouple, the chaos has only just begun — and no one’s position is safe. Casa Amor Is Already Delivering the Drama As Islanders Scramble to Recouple or Risk Getting Dumped As the boys got ready for a kissing challenge, outfitted with eye masks and noise-cancelling headphones, hostAriana Madixtiptoed into the villa to tell the female islanders it was time for Casa Amor....