‘Men in Black International’: Everything we know about the new MiB movie
The upcoming reboot of the Men in Black franchise might not have Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, but Men in Black International is expected to feature an impressive new ensemble, including Thor: Ragnarok co-stars Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, as well as Taken and The Grey star Liam Neeson.
‘Infinity War’ and ‘First Man’ among Oscar contenders for visual effects
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released a list of 20 movies that are contenders for Oscar nominations in the Best Visual Effects category, including Avengers: Infinity War, First Man, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. The final list of Academy Award nominees will be announced in January.
Showtime’s live-action ‘Halo’ TV series loses its director
A live-action television series based on the Halo game franchise is in the works at cable network Showtime, with Master Chief expected to play a lead role in the show. However, the director for the first few episodes recently exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.
New ‘Captain Marvel’ trailer has Brie Larson flying high
Marvel Studios has released a second trailer for Captain Marvel, its solo superhero feature that casts Academy Award winner Brie Larson as cosmic hero and former US Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters March 8, 2019, a few months before the Avengers: Infinity War sequel.
Netflix already has a ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ season 2 premiere date
The second season of surprise hit Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will premiere earlier than expected. Netflix revealed the show's season 2 premiere date in a new teaser featuring footage from the show's next story arc, targeting an April 2019 return for the popular series.
Full-frame mirrorless cameras just made their Hollywood debut with this thriller
The Possession of Hannah Grace isn't just a thriller -- it's also the first Hollywood feature film to be shot completely with a full-frame mirrorless camera. The film was shot with several Sony a7S II bodies and Hawk 65 anamorphic lenses. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the movie was made.
Peek behind the magic and monsters of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’
The Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina blends magic, monsters, and teenage drama in one of the year's surprise hits. Visual effects company Zoic Studios takes us behind the scenes to explain how some of the show's most memorable moments were created.
One-hit wonders: 12 great TV shows that only lasted a single season
From Almost Human and Firefly to John Doe and Undeclared, even loyal fanbases, great storylines, high-caliber casts, and critical praise couldn't save these canceled television series that never made it past their first season.
AT&T’s new three-tiered streaming service will include movies, possibly HBO
AT&T has laid out new details for its planned streaming service set to launch in 2019. The service will include three different price tiers and will stream movies, original programming, and content from its acquisition of Time Warner Inc., likely including HBO and DC superhero movies.
‘Aquaman’ movie: Everything we know about it so far
Jason Momoa will bring Aquaman back to the big screen for a solo feature in December 2018. The cast also inludes Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman, Willem Dafoe, and more. Here's everything we know so far about the aquatic superhero's live-action adventure in the DC Extended Universe.
Like them or not, YouTube Stories just expanded to more channels
YouTube Stories are exiting testing. Beginning today, November 29, the feature will be available to channels with more than 10,000 subscribers. The launch comes with a comment tool and updates based on feedback. YouTube Stories can be recorded from the YouTube app and will stick around for seven days.
‘Gears of War’ movie brings in ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ screenwriter
Universal Pictures has hired a new screenwriter for its big-screen adaptation of the popular Gears of War game franchise. The studio has hired xXx: Return of Xander Cage writer F. Scott Frazier to work on the story for the film, which has been in development since 2016.
‘Game of Thrones’ will bring back the dead with a reunion special
With the final season of Game of Thrones airing in April 2019, we have confirmation that HBO filmed a reunion special for the show that will feature some of the cast members from earlier in the series. Where that special will be available, though, might surprise some fans.
YouTube Premium on the rocks? Original series will be ad-supported in 2020
In what will be seen by many as an acknowledgment that it can't compete with Netflix and Amazon Video, YouTube announced that its original programming will soon be available as ad-supported streaming for all of its 2 billion users. Could this be the end for YouTube's Premium subscription service?
Netflix is developing a live-action ‘Cowboy Bebop’ series with anime’s director
A live-action adaptation of the critically acclaimed Cowboy Bebop anime is in the works and headed to Netflix, with the streaming service producing the series. The writer of Thor: Ragnarok is penning the first episode's script, with a 10-episode season currently in development.
Anyone with a library card can now stream some of the best modern indie movies
Anyone with a library card now has access to 72 of the best indie films from the recent past, thanks to a new deal between A24 and up-and-coming streaming service Kanopy. With the addition, those who are missing cult streaming service FilmStruck, which will soon shutter, have a new hope.
Netflix makes a play for young audiences with slate of Roald Dahl adaptations
Netflix has announced plans to adapt the works of celebrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl into a set of animated "event series" on the streaming service. The first, unidentified project is expected to begin production in 2019, with no premiere date announced at this point.
Old-school Transformers get the spotlight in new ‘Bumblebee’ preview
Paramount Pictures recently released a new, behind-the-scenes preview for its upcoming film Bumblebee. The Transformers spinoff hits theaters December 21 and stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, and Pamela Adlon. Kubo and the Two Strings filmmaker Travis Knight directs the film.
‘The Walking Dead’ midseason 9 trailer teases the return of Negan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's bat-wielding antagonist Negan appears destined to return for more action in the midseason trailer for The Walking Dead season 9, which introduces the threat posed by a new kind of zombie and their human handlers, known as The Whisperers.
They’re alive! The best TV death fake-outs totally had us fooled
Here's a look at some of the best (or most annoying) TV series death fake-outs, where viewers were led to believe that a key character had died, only to find out they managed to survive. From The Walking Dead to Dallas, these apparent deaths had us thoroughly bamboozled.
Second time around: 13 movie sequels as good, or better, than the originals
Practice makes perfect, and sometimes the second (or third) installment of a movie franchise can be just as good - or better - than the original. Here are our favorite movie sequels that garnered critical acclaim, performed well at the box office, and measured up to their predecessors.
Recast: 11 TV characters who were played by multiple actors
The casting change known as The Darrin Effect or The Darrin Syndrome involves recasting a popular television character with a different actor. Here are some of the biggest roles that have been played by multiple people for various reasons over the course of a show's run.
You can watch Game of Thrones for free this Thanksgiving weekend
HBO is offering a free preview this weekend, which will allow non-subscribers to binge the entire series of Game of Thrones, as well as others, for free from Wednesday, November 21, 2018 through to Sunday, November 25, 2018. This is the perfect chance to play catch up before the final season commences in April 2019.
Stream on, pilgrims: Google Play movie rentals are $1 for Thanksgiving
Need some post-dinner plans? Google has made every film in its Google Play rental catalog just 99 cents for Thanksgiving, providing viewers with access to many of the most popular recent films -- including Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, and Incredibles 2 -- on the cheap.
‘Creed II’ review
Creed II pits Michael B. Jordan's legacy boxer against the son of the man who killed his father, but this sequel is more than just a rematch of Apollo Creed vs. Ivan Drago. A talented cast and skilled director make the film bigger than the fight at the center of the story.
Google Play Store offers big movie and game discounts for Thanksgiving
If you're bored this holiday weekend, Google is here to lend a helping hand with a range of tempting offers in the Play Store. In honor of Thanksgiving and the deal bonanza that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there are movie rentals for 99 cents, up to 80 percent off top games, and discounts on apps.
You can now watch soccer games online with streaming service ESPN+
Launched back in April, ESPN+ is a direct-to-consumer subscription sports streaming service. For a mere $5 a month or $50 per year, you can have access to the best sports content available including multiple soccer leagues.
College sports are yours to watch live online with an ESPN+ free trial
It can be difficult to catch all the college games, especially for smaller conferences. Well, thanks to ESPN+ that’s no longer the case. Now, with this service (that offers a free trial), you won't need to miss any of your alma mater's games.
‘Moonlight’ film studio A24 to produce movies for Apple
Indie movie studio A24, which is responsible for bringing Moonlight, Room, Ex Machina, and other award-winning films to U.S. audiences, has entered into an agreement to develop and produce movies for Apple. It's still unknown how Apple plans to get its movie and TV projects to audiences, though.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ review
Magizoologist Newt Scamander is back for another adventure in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, the sequel to 2016's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Although the film brings back even more beautiful creatures, it takes a surprisingly deep dive into the Harry Potter lore.
Stan Lee has died: Marvel Comics icon and legendary creator dead at 95
Legendary Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee has died at age 95. He leaves behind a long list of famous creations known around the world, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Black Panther, and countless other heroes, villains, and supporting characters who have appeared in comics and on the screen.
Everyone’s favorite Pokémon turns gumshoe in ‘Detective Pikachu’ trailer
The first Detective Pikachu trailer has arrived, and it looks like a video game movie could actually be good? Voiced by Ryan Reynolds, Pikachu is undeniably cute in what is shaping up to be a family-friendly buddy comedy. The other Pokémon on display in the trailer range from odd to frightening.
The ‘Toy Story 4’ teaser trailer is here to fork with your emotions
Disney today released the first teaser trailer for its latest addition to the Toy Story franchise, Toy Story 4. The quick glimpse of what's to come shows all our favorite toys back in action, as well as a strange new character; a googly-eyed spork who seems to be having a personality crisis.
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Jason is a writer, editor, and pop culture enthusiast whose love for cinema, television, and cheap comic books has led him to work in the entertainment industry. A proud graduate of both Whitman College (Adam West’s alma mater!) and Syracuse University, he has worked at Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Screen Rant. At Digital Trends, he covers all things film and television, from ranking Alfred Hitchcock’s best films to examining the everlasting neuroses of Larry David. When he’s not obsessing over the latest Marvel Studios trailer, you can find him either working or surfing the web looking for the perfect fudge brownie recipe.