Apple TV+has often been seen a place movies go to live out a quiet life, and earlier in the year it was reported that the streamer’s profits were not quite as high as they should be considering the talent employed in their original movies. However, as is the way of the way of the world, one of their biggest and most ensuring hits is also one of their most critically panned, but it is still sitting at the top of the streamer’s chart three months after it was released....

There have been numerous controversial anime series in recent years, likeRedo of Healer,Eromanga Sensei, andInterspecies Reviewers, but did you ever think thatDemon Slayer, a purely action-oriented anime, would be deemed controversial? Well, nobody anticipated it would feature a little fan service either, but such gimmicks are frequently used to sell modern anime fiction. Apparently, the second film in the franchise,Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village, has been banned in certain Middle Eastern countries owing to a single scene that breached their censorship regulations....

STX Films has revealed the trailer forHorizon Lines. This is the latest from filmmaker Mikael Marcimain (Gentlemen,Call Girl) and, so boasts the studio, comes from the same creators behind10 Cloverfield LaneandThe Shallows. Described as “a thrilling survival story about two former lovers,” it stars Allison Williams (Get Out,The Perfection) and Alexander Dreymon (The Last Kingdom,American Horror Story) who find themselves stuck on a flight from hell. The trailer opens with our lead actors, a happy couple, partying on the beach and being madly in love with one another....

O-T Fagbenle is having a blast with his new Hulu seriesMaxxx. He was even able to get Chris Meloni (Law & Order: SVU) on board for a pretty crazy role, which according to Fagbenle, was not very hard to do at all. The series is written, created, co-directed, and stars Fagbenle as a “brokenhearted boy band has-been as he attempts a comeback as a solo act.” The series originally aired in the U....

Amazon has ordered up another season ofTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, and with the announcement comes a newcomer to the cast. The popular action drama series, which stars John Krasinski in the lead role, has just officially been renewed for season 4 ahead of the season 3 premiere. It’s also been reported thatAnt-Manstar Michael Peña will join the cast for season 4, and while he’s set to appear in multiple episodes, character details haven’t been revealed....

James Gunn will be adding a lot of music toThe Suicide Squad. The director has a knack for blending well-known songs next to lesser-known gems to creates a cohesive storytelling experience. While Gunn admits the upcoming DC movie will include a lot of music, he assures it will be a lot different from his soundtracks for theGuardians of the Galaxymovies he has made. The soundtracks for the Guardians movies have received their own praise, outside of the movies....

Jar Jar Binks is an important part of theStar Warsfranchise. While the Gungan is not, perhaps, roundly beloved by the fanbase, he is important nonetheless. He was also an ally to the Jedi the Republic. And, unwittingly, the one who allowed Palpatine to assume control of the galaxy. In an alternate universe, Jar Jar might have been downright evil. Now, we know what that might have looked like, thanks to creature designer Kevin Cassidy, Senior Character Artist at Roundhouse Studios....

Who wants a chocolate pretzel? It’s hard to believe, but it has been exactly one year since Kevin Smith survived his heart attack. The director is happy to be alive and wanted to begin shootingJay & Silent Bob Rebooton the anniversary of his brush with death. To celebrate, he posted a picture of himself, Jason Mewes, and Jason Lee on the set and in character, confirming Lee’s role in the highly anticipated sequel, which Smith teased over the weekend....

Joaquin Phoenixhas been heralded as one of the greatest and most unique actors of this generation, proving it with just about every performance he’s given throughout his career so far. He’s captivated audiences in a variety of genres, known for being very selective about each role, and especially has never failed to impress in period pieces. From the repulsive Commodus inGladiator(2000) to acclaimed musician Johnny Cash inWalk the Line(2005), and now to none other than Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s upcoming epic filmNapoleon, set to debut later this year....

There are SPOILERS forJurassic World: Fallen Kingdombelow, so read ahead at your own risk.Jurassic World 2is a tense rollercoaster of a ride, but there are some pretty emotional scenes, and one in particular has fans of the franchise mourning on social media. For those who have seen the sequel, it’s obvious that everybody is crying over the death of the Brachiosaurus when the Isla Nublar is destroyed by a volcano. As the humans board a boat to the United States, a loneBrachiosaurusis seen on a dock slowly getting surrounded by smoke and flames with the emotional score playing until there’s no sight of the doomed dinosaur and then complete silence, except for the crying of dino fans in theaters....

Jurassic Worldhas its bells and whistles, slick special effects, blood thirsty dinosaurs, and the always entertainingChris Pratt. Unfortunately the good does not outweigh the bad. The film is essentially the same as the others in the series. It’s pure formula. There’s absolutely nothing new in the characters, story, or execution. You have the kids in distress, the plucky female heroine, the dashing male savior, the arrogant military guys, the nerdy scientist, and of course, the unwitting billionaire funding the chaos....

Corey Feldmanhas confirmed that he officially reported the names of his alleged abusers to the Los Angeles Police Department, and they are now investigating the rumored Hollywood Pedophile ring that he plans to expose in his upcomingTruthmovie, which will recount his early life while revealing the men who abused him. Feldman filed the official report with the LAPD on Monday. He then said this on Twitter. “Important campaign update. I just completed a formal sit down interview with the LAPD special division and gave them all the info I know....

The Batmanestablished Robert Pattinson as “vengeance” incarnate in Gotham City, but Batman’s idea of justice will be torn apart in the upcoming sequel, according to director and co-writer,Matt Reeves. Released in 2022, Reeves’The Batmanfollowed Bruce Wayne in his second year of crime fighting in Gotham, having already built a relationship with Commissioner Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), and had a few run-ins with his soon-to-be rogue’s gallery, like the Joker (Barry Keoghan). While Batman had the physical skills to take down the Riddler (Paul Dano), his perspective on the crime wave plaguing Gotham City was tainted by his privileged upbringing....