Disney+ has released the official trailer forBlack Beauty. This is the most recent in a long string of movie adaptations ofAnna Sewell’s 19th-century book which tells the story of a young girl who forms an unbreakable bond with a horse named Beauty.Ashley Avisdirects this adaptation of Sewell’s story from her own script. The cast assembled forBlack Beautyis stellar, withMackenzie Foyleading the way as protagonist Jo Green,Iain Glenplaying Jo’s uncle,Claire Forlanitackling the role of Mrs....

In the aftermath of the latest trailer forCaptain America: Civil War, it’s been hard to talk about anything but Spider-Man, because, you know, it’s freaking Spider-Man. But despite what all your friends have been saying, there’s quite a lot more going on with this movie, and the Russo Brothers touched on several of those things (and Spider-Man) ina recent interviewwith Forbes Magazine. You can check out Matt’s rundown of what they said about Spideyright here, but they had plenty more to say about what they originally had planned for the thirdCaptain Americafilm, howAvengers: Infinity Warwill expand the scope of the MCU, and their involvement withGhostbusters....

For all the talk of people fleeing movie theaters for streaming services and staying home, the domestic box office continues to hit new records.Varietyreports that the domestic box office hit a new high by reaching $11.383 billion with over a week to go left in the year. The previous record of $11.382 billion was set in 2016. It should be noted, however, that the success was not equally distributed. Five of the top ten biggest domestic releases belonged to Disney with owningBlack Panther,Avengers: Infinity War,Incredibles 2,Ant-Man and the Wasp, andSolo: A Star Wars Story....

Even if we hadn’t just seen the FBI director fired – one who was in charge of an investigation into ties between the Trump administration and Putin’s administration in Russia – the small monologue that Gurka (Goran BogdanofThe Last Panthers) delivers in the middle ofFargo’s “The Narrow Escape Problem” would be a bit distressing. Reporting back to the insidious and powerful V.M. Varga, Gurka explains that in Russia, there are two kinds of truth: God’s truth, and truth that’s only true because it comes from the leader....

Today, Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions unveiled the first tantalising look at the new original stage play,Stranger Things: The First Shadow, introducing the first act titled “Chapter One: The Girl From Nowhere.“The productionis written byKate Trefryand helmed by the acclaimed directorStephen Daldry, the winner of three Tony Awards and three-time Academy Award nominee forBilly Elliot, The HoursandThe Reader. The first public previewof the highly anticipated stage adaptation launches this evening inLondon’s West End at the Phoenix Theatre....

One thing that everyone hates is a show that looks so good but ends up so bad,and anime is no exception. This is not always the case, but when it is, it’s usually a simple case of the awful-pacing blues. Sometimes they start strong but just wither off towards the end. Other times, there is potential but poor execution.RELATED:The Best Anime TV Series on Netflix Right NowPoor pacing and convoluted plots can mess with character and plot development, which can end up confusing the audience or viewer....

Horror fans know that one of the “rules” to surviving a horror film is to never have sex, especially if you are a woman. So, when a group of small-town sex workers are faced with a series of mysterious murders, one can only imagine the outcomes for such a group of individuals. Set against the desolate backdrop of a Mid-West truck stop,John Swab’s 2022 slasher thrillerCandy Landdelivers a gritty and thought-provoking exploration of the controversial subject of sex work....

The race to become the biggest cinematic superhero event of 2017 is on! Marvel’s big bet is onGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which reunites the title heroes as they sort out the intentions of old foes, new allies, and everyone in between. to remind you just who all these characters are, or introduce some fan-favorite newcomers to the MCU, Marvel has released a batch of solo character posters that act as a sort of roll call for the upcoming sequel....

As cited onThe Hollywood Reporter, the legendary British actorIan McKellan’s next starring role has been confirmed, and it will be oppositeRuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.star,Divina de Campo. The pair will share the lead role inLisa Ott’s stop-motion film,Dragfox. McKellan’s iconic booming voice will be used for Ginger Snap the Fox, with Divina set to provide the vocals for the character’s drag musical number. The film was written by Ott,Owen Thomas, andJohn Cooney, with emphasis put on bringing better representation to the world of stop-motion cinema....

Many successful horror films examine the darker depths of the human psyche through threatening symbolic manifestations. Through twisting corridors and a malevolent spirit,The Night Houseis a meditation on grief while delivering a visually stunning piece that keeps our nerves frayed. Using auniquely designed house to explore the throes of griefis a concept thatThe Night Houseshares with a BBC psychological thriller miniseries on Max,The Girl Before. Adapted from a novel of the same name byJ....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy Episode 3. The second episode ofDune: Prophecyputs Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson), the calculating Mother Superior of the Sisterhood (which will eventually come to be known as the Bene Gesserit) on the defensive, revealing that Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel), the mysterious soldier with a grudge against the Sisterhood, is immune toValya’s mystical mind controlling Voice. The series’ third episode shows Valya strategizing a response to this frightening development, but it also makes the Sisterhood’s future seem even more uncertain, as important vulnerabilities of Valya’s sister, Tula (Olivia Williams), are also revealed....

It’s rare when a movie entertains and also informs, but that’s what directorAdam McKayhas managed to accomplish withThe Big Short. One of my favorite films of the year,The Big Shortis based on the best-selling nonfiction book fromMoneyballandThe BlindsideauthorMichael Lewis, and investigates the housing and credit bubble of the 2000s. The story is told through four economic “outsiders”, played byChristian Bale,Steve Carell,Ryan Gosling,Jeremy Strong,Hamish LinklaterandBrad Pitt, who predicted the cataclysmic consequences of the major housing and bank fraud and used their inside knowledge to turn a profit of their own....

With the family adventure filmThe Kid Who Would Be Kingopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down with writer-directorJoe Cornishfor an extended video interview. He talked about why it took so long to make a second film afterAttack the Block, the many projects he has worked on the past few years, why he wanted to tell a story saying anyone can be a hero, his casting process, ifJohn Boyegais still sending him thank you cards for changing his life, what he learned from early screenings, whyPatrick Stewartis likeSean ConneryinTime Banditsin this film, and more....