Now thatThor: Ragnarokhas finally arrived, given the Marvel Cinematic Universe its latestbox office hit, new details are starting to come out about the development process on this superhero sequel. During a new interview, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that earlier versions of this story almost featured a Marvel character many fans have wanted to see on the big screen for quite some time, Beta Ray Bill. While he never was featured in the flesh, it seems they had planned for a brief appearance for this character before those plans were ultimately scrapped....

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has opened up just a little bit on why they parted ways with director Colin Trevorrow on Star Wars Episode IX, which we now know asStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. But in discussing that specific situation, Kennedy provided some more general information, from her perspective, that helps us to understand why she feels theStar Wars franchisehas lost some filmmakers along the way. That said, there’s surely more to it, but those dirty details may never make themselves known....

Patty Jenkins Gave the DCEU one of its few bright spots with her 2017 take onWonder Woman. The acclaimed filmmaker is now returning to the world of superheroes with the much-delayed and highly-anticipated sequelWonder Woman 1984. In an interview with the German publicationGeek, Jenkins revealed that she will likely be saying farewell to the world of the Amazonian superhero after one more movie. “The next one (WW3) is probably my last Wonder Woman movie, so I have to put everything I want to show there....

In the summer of 1987,Mel Brooksbrought forth what could arguably be the greatestStar Warsparody to have ever existed. Among other hilarious pieces of satire,Spaceballsgave us the Schwartz instead of the Force, a half-man, half-dog named Barf in place of Chewbacca and transformed the Empire’s Death Star into a giant robot maid that sucked the air out of planets. Even though it wasn’t well-received during its initial theatrical run, this space opera spoof has gained an enormous cult following, so much so that a sequel is in development....

After waiting patiently for five years, 2025 will be the year that finally sees theNetflixaction sequelThe Old Guard 2released. With a release date now revealed, director Victoria Mahoney has now teased “bigger and bolder” action in the long-awaited follow-up. Which, considering fans have been left waiting so long, is the least that it should deliver. “My mandate every time we went out the door to scout was; I do not want to visit any locations, routinely seen as an audience member in a number of my favorite films....

When it came to movies, few critics had as keen an eye and honest an opinion asRoger Ebert. For over four decades, Ebert gave us more than just film reviews. He shaped the very way we thought about cinema. His reviews were key to highlighting the hidden depth (or the lack thereof) in movies that were otherwise simply called either amazing or awful. Theactiongenre, particularly, was a fond landscape for Ebert....

Autumnal winds bring a sugary chill, and feelings of reassessment, transition, and contemplation fill the air. It is also not uncommon to yearn for or enjoy the warmth stoked by a romantic relationship, hopefully embracing each other during the holidays and up until New Year’s. Some of these films may not be explicit about the seasons the story takes place in, but that does not disregard the effect that the lovely assortment of reds, yellows, and browns may have on the characters themselves and the audiences as they navigate courtship and passion in thecomfort of their cozyhomes....

The Me Too movement was on the minds of everybody in attendance for the 75th annualGolden Globesceremony and many of the top awards went to timely movies and TV shows that reflect the tumultuous last year. Sexual harassment and assault were the main themes of 2017 and many wondered how one of the first major awards shows would handle the controversy. Host Seth Meyers immediately addressed the elephant in the room by saying, “It’s 2018 - marijuana is finally allowed and sexual harassment finally isn’t,” summing up the sense of change in the air....

Following its January 19 debut, A24’s long-awaitedHazbin Hotelhas set a new streaming record for Prime Video. The animated musical series, created by Vivienne Medrano (also known as VivziePop), was introduced to audiences in 2019 through a pilot on YouTube (now boasting over 90 million views). Years later, loyal fans and new audiences can finally enjoy an entire season of the show - and numbers are showing that they are. According toPrime Video,Hazbin Hotelhad the highest global viewership for a new animated title on the streamer....

RED ALARM! RED ALARM! AlthoughStar Trek: Lower Decksjust finished its second season on Paramount+, Trekkies don’t have to be too concerned because their is light on the other side of the black hole! And it’s not just season three. According to Avery Kaplan at Comics Beat, who first caught wind of the tweet,Lower Decksseries creator Mike McMahan has strongly hinted that fans will see a continuation of the series on the comic book page!...

Australian director Robert Connolly’s latest feature isBlueback, an adaptation of the best-selling 1997 novel of the same name by Tim Winton. Having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, the film tells the story of a young girl who befriends a wrasse while diving in the sea and becomes an impassionedprotector of the oceans. Lavishly shot on location and making hefty use of flashbacks from Abby’s youth and adolescence, initial reviews have been positive, with Connolly’s stylish directing and the accomplished cinematography, as well as individual performances being singled out for praise....

Marvel fans can be a fickle bunch, often very opinionated with how they want things to be. When it was clear that Chris Evans' Steve Rogers would be laying down the shield at the end ofAvengers: Endgame, there was much speculation as to whom his replacement as Captain America would be. The odds on favorite amongst Marvel fans was Sam Wilson. And so, when Sam finally took up the shield at the end ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans were notably excited....

Christian Bale is going bald in preparation for his upcoming big-budget Marvel Studios' venture,Thor: Love and Thunder. The fourth Thor movie is currently under production with director Taika Waititi and the rest of the film’s cast down in Australia. Christian Bale will portray the superviallain, Gorr The God Butcher. The character is from an unknown alien race in the comics and has a horrifyying look, pretty much raising the bar for other supervillains....