Losing a character in a film can be either a tragedy or a blessing, depending on the context. For instance, audiences were relieved when Scar was ripped to shreds by his hyena minions inThe Lion King. But when we lose a hero or a character that we have learned to love, it brings out some harsh emotions. What is even more traumatising is when a death comes out of nowhere and is completely unexpected....
Have you ever sat through an entire movie, only to have your experience ruined with a disastrous ending? Yeah, no one wants that. Ending a movie with just enough of a cliffhanger, while simultaneously offering a satisfying closure, is extremely important for major franchises, such as theMCU. Even more so given how the MCU interconnects and one endingsets up the plotfor the franchise’s upcoming projects. This is why it’s so important to keep audiences at the edge of their seats up until the end: so that they end up wanting more....
A movie based on Marvel Comics characterVenomhas been announced withTom Hardystarring. The movie will be directed by Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) with a fall 2018 release date. This is surprising news since we’re still a good two months beforeSpider-Man: Homecominghits theaters, but maybe Sony’s standalone Marvel universe is taking a cue from DCEU in the announcement business. Fleischer was reportedly chosen for his ability to mix dark themes with humor inZombielandand Hardy, holy cow....
Jake Gyllenhaal just turned 40 years old, and hisSpider-Man: Far from Homeco-star Tom Holland wanted to be the first person to wish him a happy birthday. Taking to Instagram, Holland posted a clip of himself staring into Gyllenhaal’s eyes in slow motion as soothing music plays. In just a matter of hours, the humorous video has been viewed more than 8 million times. “I had to be the first. Happy birthday mate miss you,” Holland writes in the caption....
True Bloodwas a huge hit for HBO, and is constantly the subject of revival talk among its many fans. According to starJoe Manganiello, one reason for the show’s success was the quality of the cast, which he believes was vastly overqualified for the series. True Bloodbecame known for itsgory, sexy take on the vampire genrefrom the moment it debuted in 2008. Based onThe Southern Vampire Mysteriesnovel series by Charlaine Harris,True Bloodran for a total of seven seasons, and won itself a huge fandom as well as a swathe of awards nominations to boot....
When it comes to actors who are both respected and beloved by the entire world, it is impossible not to think ofTom Hanks, who has managed to amaze both audiences and critics throughout his career playing an enormous amount of roles across all film genres. This industry icon became interested in theater as a teenager, and after appearing in a few school plays, he decided to pursue an education at Chabot College and California State University, culminating in a three-year internship at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio....
After a disappointing teaser trailer for Sony’sVenommovie, where thesymbiotewas only hinted at, but never shown, we now have our very first look thanks to a new promotional image. The teaser trailer was seen as a pretty big mistake for not giving us a look at the symbiote. Instead of looking like aVenomproject, it looked like a Tom Hardy action movie, with no sign of the symbiote except for a minor tease....
Ridley Scott has officially returned to theAlienfranchise. He is hard at work onAlien: Covenantright now and we are all hoping it is a return to form alaAlienandAliens. Though, in total, there are actually 7 films in theAlienfranchise and that can be a little bit daunting, especially because not all of the movies are great. A new video that comes courtesy of the MashableYouTubechannel has solved that problem for everyone though. The video is called ‘Alien in Under Three Minutes’ and it is exactly what it sounds like....
Darth Vadermost certainly comes to mind when it comes to iconic villains across cinematic history. Whether or not you’re a fan of, or have even seen, theStar Warsmovies, Vader’s deep voice, distinctive breathing, and memorable lines are instantly recognizable. Even more so recognizable as a piece of cinematic iconography is his helmet. Dark and menacing, Darth Vader’s helmet is the ultimate visual for evil. Updated July 04, 2025: If you loveStar Wars, you’ll be happy to know we’ve updated this article with additional info about Darth Vader....
While some movies are meant to stand alone as a single entry, there are others that leave fans grasping at unanswered questions. Movies that receive high praise and good ratings are more likely to secure sequels that address missing information rather than those that go underrated and hold a small following. Thriller films seem to rarely have successful sequels because the storylines are too close together and feel stagnant. Prequels, however, have the opportunity to provide insight into the origins of a villainous character, possessed object, or unsettling location....
From creating the PCA stamp with producer Kathleen Kennedy to heading Women in Film as president for years, executive producerCathy Schulmanhas been a trailblazer in Hollywood for decades. She has sought to bring margaonilzed voices to life, having been attached to projects such asCrash,Bad Moms, andThe First Lady. Schulman’s most recent film is Gina Prince-Bythewood’sThe Woman King, which she discussed in an interview withVariety. “After having developed this project for three years, it was time to identify a director....
Chaos ensues in the all-new family comedy,Woody Woodpecker, coming to DVD, Digital and On Demand on July 25, 2025, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film blends live action and CGI animation to tell the crazy and humorous story of an all-out turf war between the mischievous prankster and a big city lawyer who wants to build his dream home inWoody’s backyard. Directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2,The Little Rascals Save the Day),Woody Woodpeckerstars Timothy Omundson (Psych), Thaila Ayala (Rio Heat), Graham Verchere (Fargo) Jordana Largy (Monster Trucks) and Eric Bauza (The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water), as the voice of Woody....
In terms of improvement, there are many things that have visibly amped up inZack Snyder’s Justice League. Whether you count the better visual effects, an infinitely improved Batman and Wonder Woman, or the fact that Snyder rectified many of the plot holes created by the theatrical version of the film. But despite his immaculate treatment of the story, he still left behind a rather confusing plot hole– Darkseid forgetting that the Anti-Life Equation existed on Earth despite it being the only planet that fought his invasion and won....
