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MostStar Warsfans think Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm was ultimately a good thing, but there were some perceivable downsides. For one, all of the old expanded universe content was kind of thrown out the window since theofficial Star Wars canonwas reset with the rest of those old beloved novels, comics and games now referred to as “legends.” That said, Disney has been making use of the old canon and bringing it into the new fold, and they may have just done so in a pretty big way on the most recent episode ofStar Wars Rebels....

Another major star has now revealed his involvement in the upcomingPeaky Blindersmovie, withBoiling PointandVenom: The Last DancestarStephen GrahamtellingDeadlinethat he will reprise the role of union man Hayden Stagg. The hugely talented British actor revealed that he will return alongside Cillian Murphy in theNetflixPeaky Blindersproject while on the red carpet for the London Film Festival (LFF). While he avoided revealing too many details about his role in the movie, he did say to the outlet that he is “looking forward to seeing the lads again” on thePeaky Blindersfeature, which will continue the crime saga about Murphy’s ruthless gang leader Tommy Shelby....

While Stephen King movies have been bringing in some big business at the box office in recent years, the new reboot ofFirestarterhas failed to ignite on its release this weekend. The film, which stars Zac Efron and has previously been said to right the many wrongs of the original 1984 adaptation, actually ended up delivering a worse opening weekend than its predecessor did almost four decades ago. It is worth pointing out, though, that the film also premiered this weekend on Peacock as a dual release, which could have impacted its box office performance....

The CW has released new trailers for the midseason premieres ofSupergirl, airing Monday, January 23, andThe Flash, airing Tuesday, January 24. TheSupergirltrailer features a glimpse at Alex (Chyler Leigh) trying to convince the Daxamite Mon-El (Chris Wood) to suit up and go out in the field, even though he’s afraid of what may happen. We also get a new look at Jimmy Olsen (Mehcad Brooks) suited up asThe Guardian, plus the return of Veronica Sinclair, a....

Some new details regarding the upcoming Swamp Thing series have emerged online. Writer Gary Dauberman, known for his work onITand several movies set withinThe Conjuringuniverse, has been tapped to help bringSwamp Thingto life for DC’s upcoming streaming service, DC Universe. Now, Dauberman has revealed some of what we can expect from the live-action take on the beloved character and it should make fans quite happy. Gary Dauberman was recently out promoting the release ofThe Nun, which he wrote and had a very big debut at the box office over the weekend....

The Walking Deadis the unquestionable king ofzombie entertainment. The series, based on Robert Kirkman’s critically acclaimed comic book of the same name, first debuted over a decade ago. It has amassed a massive following over the years. Over the course of its run, the show has attracted more viewers from the coveted 18-49-year-old demographic than any other television program ever. However, viewership has been declining over the past handful of seasons, and the showrunners decided to end the series after its eleventh season, which is slated to conclude later this year....

An arthouse film is a piece of work that can only be described in the oxymoronic phrase, “broadly specific.” While the list of genre films considered arthouse is endless, they are intended to be films made for specific audiences, while emphasis is placed on aesthetics and unique approaches to a wide array of subjects. The arthouse film can trace its roots back to the early 1900s and European filmmakers such as D....

The Aeronautsaims for high-flying adventure, but ends up grounded by a rather dull and predictable narrative. The film is a fantasy account of Victorian meteorologist James Glaisher’s record-breaking balloon ascent. Director Tom Hooper and screenwriter Jack Thorne replace Glaisher’s actual partner with a fictional female character. There are no issues with the idea, just the execution. Glaisher’s story would seem compelling enough. Instead he becomes second fiddle in a strained melodrama....

When it comes to the mechanics of filmmaking, there are many moving parts. The writers, actors, and directors all play a vital role in getting the movie made. A big job that you might not think about is that of the person who scouts out the perfect location to film the movie. If it’s a big action movie, perhaps most of the filming would be done on a set in Hollywood somewhere....

Warning: Spoilers for3 Body Problem. Based on the award-winning Chinese novel,The Three-Body Problemby Liu Cixin,3 Body Problemis the latest mind-binding science fiction series from Netflix. It follows a handful of scientists dealing with the consequences of Dr. Ye Wenjie’s (Zine Tseng/Rosalind Chao) decision decades prior to respond to alien contact. Known as the San-Ti, the aliens are on their way to Earth but won’t reach the planet for another 400 years....

Disney dropped a bombshell on everyone during Thanksgiving when they revealed the first trailer for their upcoming remake ofThe Lion King. While many were ecstatic to see these beloved characters brought to life in the first visually stunning footage, there were those who also expressed some concern. Those concerns have to do with the fact that, at least the first trailer, is a shot-for-shot remake of the 90s animated classic....

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Marvel’s highly-anticipated sequelThor: Ragnarokwill start production on the4th of Julyin Australia. While very little has been confirmed about the story, the cast is starting to come together, withCate Blanchett(Hela),Jeff Goldblum(The Grandmaster),Karl Urban(Skurge) andTessa Thompson(Valkyrie) coming aboard to star.Mark Ruffalois also coming aboard to star as Hulk, and while promoting his new movieNow You See Me 2, the actor dropped some new details about how Hulk fits into this sequel....

Someone, at some point, is going to have to take up the mantle of Wolverine. And if a certain section of the internet has their way, that someone would be none other thanDanny DeVito. Yes,TwinsandIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiastar Danny DeVito. This, according to a new petition that has been making the rounds online that is calling on Marvel to cast the actor as the new version of the fan-favorite Adamantium clawed mutant....