Michelle Yeoh reportedly in talks for stand-alone ‘Star Trek’ show
Reports claim that actress Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role in a spin-off series. The series will focus on Yeoh's Captain Georgiou being recruited into Section 31, a secretive organization within Starfleet which acts in clandestine and often unapproved ways.
Netflix debuts full trailer for Andy Serkis’ ‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’
Netflix has released the first full-length trailer for Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, the upcoming live-action feature based on Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book that's directed by acclaimed actor-turned-filmmaker Andy Serkis. The film will have a theatrical debut before arriving on Netflix later this year.
‘Pacific Rim’ and ‘Altered Carbon’ anime series headed to Netflix
Netflix has revealed a bundle of new anime series it will offer subscribers, including shows based on the Pacific Rim movie franchise and an animated spinoff of its own, live-action Altered Carbon series. The series are expected to premiere on the streaming platform in 2019.
‘What We Do In The Shadows’ turns Jemaine Clement into a creature of the night
With a career as unique as the man himself, Jemaine Clement’s star is still rising. From his HBO show (and band) Flight of the Conchords to his TV spinoff of What We Do in the Shadows, we dig deep into the funnyman’s many roles. From writing and directing, to acting and singing, he’s a true renaissance man.
‘Night of the Living Dead’ will get a sequel from original creators’ script
A sequel to director George Romero's 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead is being developed based on an unproduced script penned by Romero and co-writer John Russo, with an expected release date in 2019. The film will be a direct follow-up to the events of the original movie.
DT Daily: The latest flagship killer, shoe designer Chris Nixon, and more
In the latest episode of DT Daily, Mobile Editor Julian Chokkattu and Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Kaplan chat regarding Samsung and the much-lauded OnePlus 6T. We also speak with footwear guru Chris Nixon and Flight of the Conchord's Jemaine Clement about their latest endeavors.
‘The Walking Dead’ isn’t quite done with Andrew Lincoln yet
The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln departed the long-running zombie drama in a recent episode, but the actor will remain involved with the AMC series via a series of original movies the network announced shortly after Lincoln's farewell episode of the series aired on November 4.
The best A.I. movies of all time
There are some great tech documentaries out there, but sometimes you just need a good feature film. But which one to choose for the discerning A.I. fan? Combing through the cinematic archives, we've selected our picks for the A.I.-themed movies you have to see before you go.
Memorable moms and dads: TV’s best parent guest stars
From quirky to cold, calculating, critical, and downright hilarious, television characters' parents often play a memorable role in our favorite shows -- even when it's just for an episode or two. Here are 15 of the best guest stars who appeared on some of our favorite TV series as the parents of lead characters.
‘True Detective’ season 3: Everything we know about the HBO series’ return
HBO's hit crime drama True Detective is returning after a long hiatus, picking up with a new story and new stars as it delves into another mystery. The cast, led by Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, has been growing steadily. Here's everything we know so far about season 3 of the series.
It’s gonna be a long, cold winter: AT&T yanks HBO from Dish and Sling TV
The blackout of HBO on AT&T rival Dish Network and its Sling TV streaming service has raised big questions about the future of television access in a rapidly consolidating media landscape. As AT&T and Dish battle it out, the real losers could be regular consumers.
‘It’ director developing ‘Attack on Titan’ movie franchise
Andy Muschietti, who directed the record-breaking 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's It, will develop a live-action movie franchise based on the wildly popular manga series created by Hajime Isayama. The series follows three friends in a post-apocalyptic world populated by gigantic, man-eating creatures.
‘The Orville’ season 2 gets a new, drama-heavy teaser trailer
Seth MacFarlane's sci-fi series The Orville will be back for a second season on Fox later this year, and now it has a new teaser trailer for its sophomore story arc to go along with the first trailer and new cast members. The sci-fi comedy series returns December 30 to the network.
Lucasfilm scraps plans for stand-alone star Wars movie about Boba Fett
Lucasfilm has canceled plans for the Boba Fett stand-alone movie that was to follow Solo: A Star Wars Story in the franchise's series of anthology films. The studio will instead focus its efforts on Jon Favreau's upcoming live-action series The Mandalorian, according to studio President Kathleen Kennedy.
Meet the company resurrecting dead celebrities and digitally cloning living ones
From Star Wars to the MCU, the trend for de-aging or even digitally resurrecting old actors is becoming a major part of Hollywood. Digital Domain is one visual effects company leading the charge. Here's how they create their digital actors -- and what it means for the future of movies.
12 lavish TV apartments the show’s characters could never afford
Have you ever been watching TV and asked yourself "How could they afford that place?" If so, this post is for you. These 12 television shows feature apartments in some of the country's most popular cities that, in the real world, the series' characters would never have been able to afford.
‘American Vandal’ canceled by Netflix, but could continue elsewhere
Netflix has canceled its popular true-crime mockumentary series American Vandal, which received critical acclaim across two seasons that saw high-school investigative documentarians investigate the identity of a penis graffiti artist and a laxative-wielding "Turd Burglar."
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: Everything we know about the Queen biopic
Mr. Robot star Rami Malek plays Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, the upcoming biopic of the seminal band that chronicles the acclaimed music group's early years and formation, and through Mercury's death in 1991. Here's everything we know about Bohemian Rhapsody so far.
‘Rick and Morty’ writer hired for new Star Trek animated series
A new animated series, Star Trek: Lower Decks, will explore life for the service crew working behind the scenes in Starfleet. Rick and Morty head writer and executive producer Mike McMahan will produce and write the show for the CBS All Access streaming platform.
How a comic turn by David Schwimmer may help British cops nab a suspect
When cops in the United Kingdom posted a photograph of a suspect they wanted to speak to in relation to an alleged theft, many people hit social media to point out how the man bore a striking resemblance to actor David Schwimmer. No one could've expected what happened next.
Steve Carell will return to TV for Apple’s morning news drama
The Office star Steve Carell will return to television after seven years for a lead role in an upcoming scripted drama series from Apple that will explore the world of morning news shows. The Oscar-nominated actor will play a morning anchor struggling to maintain relevance in the modern world.
There are too many streaming options, and it’s only getting worse
Streaming services are everywhere, as virtually every entertainment-adjacent company, no matter how minor the connection, tries to create its own Netflix. But with so many services vying for content, competition has never been fiercer -- and in this battle, it’s the viewers who stand to lose the most.
Jason’s back! LeBron James is producing a ‘Friday the 13th’ reboot
The production studio of NBA star LeBron James will reportedly co-produce a reboot of the Friday the 13th horror franchise, which introduced hockey-mask wearing slasher Jason Voorhees and the bloody history of Camp Crystal Lake. It producers Vertigo Entertainment will co-produce with James' studio.
Guillermo del Toro to pull the strings behind Netflix’s stop-motion ‘Pinocchio’
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro will pull the strings as director of a stop-motion musical version of classic Disney film Pinocchio, which will be produced by Netflix. It will mark the first animated feature ever directed by del Toro, who previously produced Megamind and Puss in Boots.
‘Iron Fist,’ ‘Luke Cage’ cancellations by Netflix spark serious questions
Netflix has canceled its Marvel superhero series Iron Fist and Luke Cage, surprising fans of both series, and igniting a wide range of rumors, fan campaigns, and questions surrounding the future of the two companies' collaborative efforts on Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher.
‘Halloween’ review
David Gordon Green's Halloween sequel is an homage to John Carpenter's 1978 original film in more than just its title, and offers a fresh story that finds the right balance between the familiar and the new with a terrifying return to the blood-soaked saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode.
‘Orange is the New Black’ will end with season 7, Netflix says
The award-winning series Orange is the New Black will end with its upcoming season 7, according to Netflix, wrapping up the acclaimed show that has followed the colorful inmates of Litchfield Penitentiary and won a long list of awards since its 2013 premiere on the streaming service.
Deepfake A.I. puts a young Harrison Ford into ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Anyone wondering what Solo: A Star Wars Story would have looked like with a young Harrison Ford in the lead role need only watch a new video created using the controversial, A.I.-driven Deepfake image-synthesis technique. It blends Ford's features with those of Solo star Alden Ehrenreich.
How to watch NBA games online
If you're a cord-cutting sports fan, the NBA is one of the most accessible sports leagues in the world, with games available on a variety of streaming services and cable alternatives. Specific games aren't always available across all platforms, however, so check out our guide to the various options.
‘Daredevil’ season 3: Everything we know so far
Marvel's man without fear will be back for more gritty adventures when season 3 of Daredevil premieres October 19 on Netflix. The latest updates on the third season confirms the debut date and offers up another dark preview of what's to come when Matt Murdock finally decides to let the devil out.
‘First Man’ review
First Man, Damien Chazelle's biopic of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong that chronicles the events around the famous 1969 moon landing, is another triumph for the Oscar-winning director. First Man is a film that makes the cinematic experience feel fresh in unexpected ways.
‘Daredevil’ season 3 review
Season 3 of Marvel's Daredevil series on Netflix offers some of the show's best moments to date within the first six episodes, and raises the bar for drama, action, and character development with a brilliant new direction for Matt Murdock and his supporting cast of characters.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’: Everything we know so far
Glass is M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming crossover film that combines characters from 2000's dark superhero movie Unbreakable and 2016's multiple-personality thriller Split. With Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and James McAvoy all returning for the film, here's everything we know about it so far.
The most anticipated new TV series for 2018 and beyond
Mark your calendars and set your DVRs. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated new television series premiering later in 2018, at some point in 2019, and betond. They range from The Righteous Gemstones and George R.R. Martin's Nightflyers to The Twilight Zone and The Lord of the Rings.
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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.