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The third episode of HBO’s adaptation of post-apocalyptic gameThe Last of Ustook viewers on a serendipitous journey. In what was one of the best TV episodes ever, creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann and director Peter Hoar took the bleak post-apocalyptic world of the game andturned it into something poignantly beautiful. Powered by the exceptional duo of Murray Bartlett and Nick Offerman, the episode departed from the game’s storyline and delivered a moving masterclass in love and fulfillment....

What happens when you pair the singer of sanitized indie rock band Vampire Weekend and 19-year oldJaden Smith? Apparently, an anime series on Netflix called Neo Yokio, which is being marketed as a “postmodern homage to classic anime, English literature, and modern New York fashion and culture.” In other words, it sounded like a really good idea at a party around 4am after watching some anime for the first time.Neo Yokiois supposed to be a homage to classic anime as well as a satirical send-up of the genre, but the trailer just makes it look like a mess with a bunch of star-studded voice acting....

A lot has changed sinceSpectrehit theaters in 2015. Many thought that Daniel Craig was finished playing 007 for good. The actor famously even said he’d rather slit his wrists than return to the iconic franchise, which he later retracted. After a few years and a lot of casting rumors, it was revealed that Craig was indeed returning forNo Time to Die, and that he was not going to slit his wrists in order to do so....

ClerksdirectorKevin Smithrecently suffered a massive heart attack, but is currently recovering in a Glendale, California hospital. This prompted a wave of support for the filmmaker and podcaster on social media, including a couple of supportive tweets fromChris Pratt, who sent some thoughts and prayers Smith’s way and asked his followers to join in. Here’s what Pratt had to say. “Kevin we don’t know each other too good but I have loved you since Clerks and I’m praying my ass off for you cause I believe in the healing power of prayer....

Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie are reuniting for a newuntitled action thriller. The duo previously worked together on Ritchie’sLock, Stock and Two Smoking BarrelsandSnatch. “I’m looking forward to bringing this story to life and working with Jason while he still has the use of his knees,” said the director in a new statement. Statham has been a busy man since he and Ritchie last worked together. The actor has dominated the late summer box office two summers in row now withThe MegandHobbs & Shaw, respectively....

Jeopardy! is reportedly looking for someone to take over for long time host Alex Trebek. The iconic host has been a part of the show for over 30 years now and has three more years left on his contract. However, the 78-year old recently announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which has apparently sped up the process to find a replacement. Alex Trebekis still hosting the show and plans to do so throughout his battle in order to finish out his contract....

So far, theJohn Wickfranchise has given audiences some of the most unique action sequences of modern times, with impressive long takes allowing us all to see the head-shooting, pencil stabbing violence in all of its glory. No doubt, the filmmakers behindJohn Wickhave a whole host of different ideas that do not always make it into the finished movie. Thankfully, according to director Chad Stahelski, some of these unused scenes could well be slotted into the upcomingJohn Wick 4....

Great cast chemistry and a surprisingly clever plot twist elevatesJungle Cruisefrom the standard summer CGI spectacle. The film has no down beats over its swift two hour runtime. Spanish director Jaume Collet-Serra keeps the action and comedy flowing at a deliberate pace. The measured drip of excitement overcomes the sillier parts of the narrative. Fans of the Disney theme parks attraction will certainly get a kick out of the live-action adaptation....

Superhero movie trailers usually mean big business, but Warner Bros. seems to know that the upcomingJustice Leaguetrailer is different. This is a huge deal for a great many reasons. So, they are really going out of their way to build the hype. Their latest bit of trailer hype comes in the form of a brand newJustice League posterthat features the heroes assembled together in stylish fashion. Warner Bros. released the newJustice Leagueposter on their officialTwitteraccount today along with theJustice League trailerreveal....

Lori Loughlin will be released from prison in time to celebrate Christmas with her family. TheFull Houseactress turned herself in last week in order to serve her two-month term for her involvement in the college admissions scandal. Loughlin was sentenced back in August to two months in prison, two years of probation, and 100 hours of community service. She was also ordered to pay a fine of $150,000. After starring in a number of Hallmark movies over the years, Loughlin could be getting her own real-life version of one of their holiday tales, thanks to her release date falling on a weekend....

Magnum P.I.reboot attempted to recapture the magic of the original 1980s series starringTom Selleckas the suave Hawaii-based private investigator Thomas Magnum. Yet, despite fans' hopes and speculations, a cameo from Selleck never materialized. The brains behind the reboot, Eric Guggenheim, recently provided insight into the matter. Guggenheim admitted in a forthright interview withTVLinepost-finale that the notion of Selleck’s guest appearance was more of a light-hearted musing than an actual plan. He remarked, This revelation might come as a surprise to many who had envisioned Selleck reprising his role or appearing as the enigmatic Robin Masters, the unseen author whose estate Magnum resides on....

Marvel Comics is introducing an LGBTQ+Captain Americathis summer timed to Pride Month. The character, named Aaron Fischer, is set to debut in the upcoming miniseries titledThe United States of Captain America. Written by Christopher Cantwell with art by Dale Eaglesham, the series is set to celebrate the character’s 80th anniversary. And this new character taking up the mantle will be breaking ground, as he is openly gay. “Marvel Comics is proud to honor Pride Month with the rise of this new LGBTQ+ hero....

Hendrix Yanceyhas recently finished her four-episode run on thePeacockminiseriesA Friend of the Family. She played Jan Broberg, who gets kidnapped twice by a neighbor who had inserted themselves into the family by becoming their “friend.” Yancey played Jan in her childhood, while teen Jan is played byMcKenna Grace, who usually plays the younger version of the main character. OnInstagram, Grace wrote: “I finally have a younger version. Little Jan turned into teen Jan on last week’s episode of A Friend of the Family....