The magic of films doesn’t lie primarily in the destructive action sequences or even the innovative special effects — it’s the people: the characters who allow those fight scenes and slow motion techniques to matter. And while it’s great to get invested in fictional characters,great music documentariesandconcertmovies allow fans to gain further insight into the people behind their favorite tunes. Despite the name of the category, most concert movies aren’t just about the concert itself....

Copyright law acts as a safeguard for various creative and scientific minds' intellectual properties, but what happens when those ideas enter the nebulous space known as the public domain? They apparently become fodder for horror movies, as seen in recent years. The release ofWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honeyin 2023 shocked viewers with its bloody retelling of A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s story, and with the recent release of Disney Studio’sSteamboat Willieinto the public domain, creatives are scrambling to make their mark on the classic animated film with their own grotesque reimaginings....

TheX-Menmovie seriesfollows the lives of mutants who all possess the X-gene that gives them their own unique powers. Thanks to the help of Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, the mutants unite at his school and learn to control their abilities and to only use their powers for good. On the other end of things, you have the villains led by Magneto, who wish to rid the world of humans so that mutants can live freely without restriction or prosecution....

Mostanimefans have recently been digging into the newer anime shows instead of looking at the old classics. It’s hard to find really good old anime shows due to them being buried under decades of series and films that are coming in by the thousands. When anime first came around, digital animation was not as sophisticated as it is today. The earliest series came out in the ‘60s, and it influenced each new show that came after it....

Throughout the history ofsuperherotrilogies, the third entry has typically been the worst. FromBlade: Trinity(2004) andX-Men: The Last Stand(2006) toSpider-Man 3(2007) andX-Men: Apocalypse(2016), the denouement of their respective trilogies often pale notably in comparison to their predecessors. A couple of those examples were made by talented directors — still, no matter how graceful the dismount, not even Sam Raimi nor Bryan Singer were able to stick their landings. In recent years, however, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has proven that the final entries insuperhero movie trilogiesdon’t always have to be the worst....

Don’t make a sound…because the monsters are back and bloodthirsty as ever.A Quiet Place Part IIcomes to theaters after a year’s delay. I’m pleased to report the film is well worth the wait. The Abbott family has escaped their farm and must now find refuge in a terrifying world. They continue to be hunted by the vicious creatures, but learn that humans are just as merciless. The sequel is a taut, visceral thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat....

Amazon’s upcoming TV series based onLord of the Ringsis going to run the studio back about $465 for one single season. Perhaps hoping to compete with the success of Peter Jackson’s original movie trilogy, Amazon Studios is apparently going all-in with the company reportedly spending around NZ$650 million, or $465 million in U.S. currency, for just the show’s first season. This tremendously high price tag is even above the previously-reported estimate of $500 million formultipleseasons of the show, a number that was already record-setting....

Contrary to everyone’s fears,Avenue 5is backwith a second season. It took almost two years to get to us, but the pandemic delayed many other productions. The Armando Iannucci-created dark comedy is just as much a hoot in its second innings as it was in its first! The sci-fi HBO series brings Iannucci’s signature wit to a dystopian future world where Earth is running out of vital resources, but bougie dreams like space cruises are entirely attainable....

Writer/director Kenneth Branagh has recruited an incredible ensemble cast to bring the story of his family’s decision to flee Ireland as the Troubles began to erupt in in the late 60s. Belfastcaptures the tumultuous time where violence replaced the idyllic streets of Northern Ireland where Branagh was raised. During lockdown the the Oscar-nominated actor, writer and director decided it was time to share his story. TheBelfastmovie’s Instagram also shared a teaser a few days ago....

All this back and forth on Ben Affleck’sThe Batmanis enough to make anyone’s head dizzy. One minute theJustice Leagueactor is confirming that he’ll direct the movie, which he is co-writing with DC big bossGeoff Johns, and the next he’s saying he’ll walk away if the script doesn’t come together. All the while, some of the biggest Batfans are calling it all fake news, even though every word has come out of the actor’s mouth with video to back it up....

Television has given us a number of gems over the years. Fromlong-running TV serieslikeThe Golden Girlstocomplex medical dramaslikeGrey’s Anatomy, TV has no shortage of content to tickle any fancy. These shows have given us moments we will never forget, having a special place in our hearts and, though we may not realize it, influencing our lives. TV history has provided us with a number of memorable moments, many of which involve a character leaving the show in some way....

CBS today announced the series order ofYoung Sheldon, a new half-hour, single-camera comedy for broadcast in the 2017-2018 season. Created byChuck Lorre&Steven Molaro, the series followsThe Big Bang Theory’sSheldon Cooperat the age of 9, living with his family in East Texas and going to high school.The Big Bang TheorystarJim Parsonswill also narrate the comedy as Adult Sheldon. Jon Favreauis directing/executive producing the first episode of the series, which starsIain Armitageas 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper, as well asZoe Perry,Lance Barber,Raegan RevordandMontana Jordan....

Back in July, we reported thatChris Evanshad come aboard to star in a big screen adaptation ofJekyll, based on the hit 2007 BBC One mini-series of the same name, written byDoctor WhoandSherlockcreatorSteven Moffatand starringJames Nesbitt. Today we have word that the project has found a director, withZombielandfilmmakerRuben Fleischercoming aboard to take the helm. With this project moving forward, it also sets up a competitive situation with Universal’s potential Dr. Jekyll spin-off starringRussell Crowe....