Michael Bayhas directed so manyTransformersmovies that he managed to reboot his own franchise withTransformers: Age of Extinction, and yet he just can’t seem to quit the Autobots, Decepticons, and the many buildings they destroy. His name has become synonymous with the franchise, and people wondered if he would really stick to his promise to leave afterAge of Extinctionsince he had already threatened to depart followingDark of the Moon. Back in September, Bay tweeted that reports of him signing on to helmTransformers 5were premature:...

The screen life format has become especially popular in the horror genre with films like 2014’sUnfriendedand 2020’sHostdelivering scares through stories told entirely on computer screens, tablets and phones. 2018’sSearchingsuccessfully took the format into the dramatic thriller zone, but perhaps the biggest genre swing yet for screen life is the Sundance 2021 official selection,R#J. The movie is an adaption of theWilliam Shakespeareclassic featuring a cast of “Montague and Capulet Gen Zers” using their phones to capture the rift between their communities....

A ChineseWonder Womantrailer has found its way online, and it contains some brief moments of new footage, most notably Wonder Woman having a showdown with the film’s big bad, Ares. There have been some complaints that Warner Bros. hasn’t been marketing the film enough, which I feel is a bit unfair. I think we’ve just come to accept that all blockbusters must have a deluge of marketing, and anything less than showing us the entire movie must be an attempt to hide something....

One of the most popular Netflix series over the last number of years has been the thriller seriesYou. After an explosive third season last year, the quirky serial killer series is finally returning for its fourth season in February. As such, the marketing for the series has slowly been ramping up ever since Netflix Tudum back in September. Now, Season 4’s latest motion poster teases Joe Goldberg’s new sophisticated role in society....

From show creatorAustinWinsberg, the NBC seriesZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistfollows Zoey Clarke (Jane Levy), a computer coder who suddenly finds herself with the ability to hear the innermost thoughts and desires of those around her – whether family, co-workers or complete strangers – in the form of popular songs that are often accompanied by full-on performance numbers. While the jury is still out on her ability being an unwanted curse or an incredible gift, Zoey finds herself connecting with the world in a way that can’t help but deeply affect her....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Season 2, Episode 2, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Distraction."] From creator Austin Winsberg, the second season of the NBC seriesZoey’s Extraordinary Playlistsees Zoey (Jane Levy) navigating her grief over the loss of the Clarke family patriarch (Peter Gallagher) and figuring out what the new normal will be. With a promotion at work and a budding relationship with Max (SkylarAstin), Zoey’s musical powers are as awkward and complicated as ever....

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for Watson Episode 13.After twelve (mostly) lackluster episodes of television — that resulted ina surprise Season 2 renewal—Watsonends its freshman season ona confoundingly bad note, which is a shame, considering the penultimate episodereallyfelt like it was onto something. One of the biggest issues with thefirst half of the seasonwas the fact thatWatsonleaned too heavily on the familiarity ofSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s canon when it came to John Watson’s (Morris Chestnut) backstory with the yet-to-be-seen and believed-to-be-dead Sherlock Holmes....

Editor’s Note: Spoilers ahead for Zero Day. Three-time Academy Award-winning actorJoan Allenisalwaysa pleasure to watch perform. Her name in the opening credits is an undeniably great sign for the film or series to follow. Not only has she moved the world in films likeRoomandHachi: A Dog’s Tale, but she’s carried television series, led Broadway shows, and performed the voice of Delphine in the exceptionally successful international blockbuster video gameThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim....

In all the madness and mayhem of theChuckySeason 3 finale, an emotional reunion between two characters hit queer fans deep in the feels.Syfy Wireexplains that the scene within the episode, “Final Destination,” features one of our queer teen heroes,Jake Wheeler(played byZackary Arthur), coming face-to-face with one of his biggest foes in the afterlife: Not Chucky, but his late homophobic father,Lucas Wheeler(portrayed by series mainstayDevon Sawa). Chuckyshowrunner,Don Mancini, spoke toSyfy Wireabout the “beautiful” moment and how closely it relates to an experience many queer people hope to experience in life, but often don’t....

AsSteven Spielberg’s dino-classiccelebrates 30 yearssince it first hit theaters back in July 1993,San Diego Comic-Conwill this year feature a brand new themed experience based uponJurassic Park. Brought to the convention in a collaboration between Universal Products & Experiences and Amblin Entertainment, the free, timed-entry event titledStep Into Jurassic Parkinvites guests to relive the film’s most iconic moments. Fans of the long-running franchise will be able to get closer to the action than ever before, embarking on a trip down memory lane through the events of the movie that started it all, walking in the footsteps ofSam Neill,Laura DernandJeff Goldblum....

The anticipation is running high forEmerald Fennell’s upcoming featureSaltburn,starringBarry KeoghanandJacob Elordi. As the movie approaches its world premiere at the upcoming BFI London Film Festival, MGM and Amazon Studios have started teasing the thriller drama with trailers and images. While the details are kept tightly under wraps the promotional material gives us a good taste of tone, and mood of the film. Two new posters add tothe charm and mystery of the upcoming feature, as the first poster sees Keoghan lost in his thoughts with a background of the Saltburn estate....

The French New Wave was the cinematic movement in France from the late 1950s until the late ’60s. It was led by filmmakers likeFrançois Truffaut,Jean-Luc Godard,andAgnès Varda, many of whom had been critics before stepping behind the camera. Although they explored a diverse range of stories, these filmmakers shared a rebellious and experimental spirit. RELATED:From ‘Diabolique’ to ‘Titane’: 10 Best French-Language Horror Films To Watch They defied movie contentions, employing unorthodox styles and structures, including jump cuts, nonlinear narratives, and fourth wall breaks....

The Acolytehits the ground running with its two-episode debut, wasting very little time in showing the audience thatthe series isn’t afraid to take risks, no matter how shocking they might be. Within the first few minutes, the series delivers some impressive high-flying choreography as two Force users face off (in a scene that has beenteased relentlessly in the lead-up to the premiere) before veering into a nuanced howcatchem-style mystery. While the series boasts an impressive ensemble cast,Amandla StenbergisThe Acolyte’s pitch-perfect lead....