WarnerMedia dropped a bombshell earlier today byannouncingthat its entire slate of 2021 blockbusters - includingDune,The Suicide Squad, andThe Matrix 4- would premiere simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. Reactions have been varied - some are excited to be able to watch first-run tentpoles safely at home, while others are lamenting the loss of a true theatrical experience for so many highly-anticipated releases. AMC Theaters CEOAdam Aron, however, is absolutely livid....

The 1990s and early 2000s were a treasure trove of rom-com goodness, with classics likeSleepless in Seattle,Notting Hill, andLove, Actuallygracing our screens and making us all believe in love, just for a little while. But, with the possible exception of 2018’sCrazy Rich Asians, the past 10 years have been something of a rom-com desert, leaving us thirsting for some good old-fashioned romance and laughs. Sure, there are a constant rotation of rom-coms on the Hallmark Channel, and a few here and there on Netflix and other streamers, but if your taste ranges less on the cheesy side and more on the classic stories of slow-burning love like we saw in movies likeWhen Harry Met Sally…andSerendipity,there is good news....

Idris Elbais without a doubt one of the hottest actors working today. The Brit has been a presence in cinema and TV for 25 years, first starting out in soap operas across the pond, before becoming known in one of the most critically-acclaimed series of all time, to his success now in the world of Marvel and animated films. His popularity has even seen him top every poll for years that ask fans who the next James Bond should be....

One of my favorite films at this year’s Sundance Film Festival was co-writer and directorGurinder Chadha’s(Bend It Like Beckham)Blinded by the Light. The film follows a British Pakistani teenager in 1987 (played brilliantly byViveik Kalra) during the austere days ofMargaret Thatcher’sBritain that starts to understand his family and find his own voice through the music ofBruce Springsteen. The film is based on the memoir of British journalistSarfraz Manzoor. Here’s a bit fromAdam Chitwood’s review: “Blinded by the Lightis an irresistible movie....

Agent 007’s age-old feud with the Grim Reaper is apparently ongoing if the official title ofBond 25is anything to go by. Following in the tradition of previous Bond franchise titles likeDie Another Day,Tomorrow Never Dies, andLive and Let Die, the official Bond 25 title returns to the “Die” theme withNo Time to Die. The Bond 25 title was announced with a sleek black-and-white video. Coming in at only 30 seconds, this title announcement video wastes no time telling fans what they’re in for....

TheBonoco-founded anti-poverty and health organization, The ONE Campaign, has debuted an animated series titledPandemica, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. The show begins with its main characters trapped in a pandemic purgatory — unaware of how long they will remain quarantined, cut off from friends and family.Samuel Arnold,Connie Britton,Patrick Adams,Meg Donnelly,Danai Gurira,Nick Kroll,Laura Marano,Phoebe Robinson,Michael Sheen,David Oyelowo, andCalum Worthyalso lend their voices to the show. The animated series calls attention to the discrepancy in vaccine distribution between wealthy and less fortunate countries....

Brooklyn Nine-Ninefans can breathe a huge sigh of relief—the show has officially been picked up for Season 6, albeit on a different network. On Thursday, FOXcancelledBrooklyn Nine-Ninealong with two other comedies,The Last Man on EarthandThe Mick, but the outcry fromB-99fans was deafening. Almost immediately, other outlets started calling producer Universal Televisionto discuss continuingBrooklyn Nine-NineSeason 6 elsewhere, but while options seemed far and wide, yesterday hope began to dwindle. Hulu appeared to be an easy fit given that it has the streaming rights toBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but after some discussions, that streaming service opted to pass....

Participant Media has announced that production has begun on its upcoming film,On The Basis of Sex, in Montreal, Québec. Academy Award nomineeFelicity Jonesis set to playRuth Bader Ginsburgin an inspiring tale based on her real-life story.On the Basis of Sexfollows Bader Ginsburg as a young lawyer who teams with her husband Marty (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreaking case before the Supreme Court and overturn a century of gender discrimination.The feature will premiere in 2018 in line with Justice Ginsburg’s 25thanniversary on the Supreme Court, but the first image of Jones transformed into Bader Ginsburg is now available....

Well, well, well, it looks like we’re in for another interesting weekend at the box office as Dreamworks Animation’sAbominablenabs the number one spot on Friday’s chart. This win for the charming animated movie about three kids helping a yeti find its way home means Focus Features’Downton Abbeyhas been pushed to the second spot. Looking at the numbers,Abominablepulled in $5.7 million domestically and $800,000 in the first international markets (Australia, New Zealand, and Uruguay) it opened in for a $6....

Funko has just dropped a new line ofSonic the HedgehogPop! Plush toys that are now available for pre-order. The collection reimaginesSega’s most iconic characters, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow, with the cuddly appeal that Funko’s Plush collection is known for. The 7-inch figures come with oversized heads, while the rest of their stylized appearance remains instantly recognizable for fans of the franchise. Each figure inFunko’sSonic the HedgehogPop! Plush collection retails for $12....

Written and directed by the incomparableWes Anderson(The Grand Budapest Hotel),The French Dispatchis an anthology film that serves as a love letter to journalists set in the 20th century. The film has wowed critics at various film festivals over the summer and will finally be released in theaters for the general public to see. Anderson isknown for his unique flair, bringing a sense of style and fun to his films, andThe French Dispatchis no different....

Neil Patrick Harrisis back on our screens and this time in the role of Michael Lawson inNetflix’sUncoupled. The series follows Michael as he finds himself newly single in his 40s after a 17-year relationship with his ex-boyfriend, Colin (Tuc Watkins), and we watch as he struggles to adapt to the changes in the gay dating scene. The series is written and created byJeffrey RichmanandDarren Star, the latter well known for his creation ofSex and the City,andUncoupleddefinitely carries a lot of the same comedic charm....

Like all of you, I couldn’t be more excited to seeAvengers: Infinity War. As a huge fan of what theRusso Brothersdid onCaptain America: Winter SoldierandCaptain America: Civil War, my expectations forInfinity Warare probably a bit too lofty, but if anyone can pull this colossal movie off it’s directorsJoeandAnthony Russo, screenwritersChristopher MarkusandStephen McFeely, andKevin Feigewith his amazing producing team at Marvel Studios. With the movie set to world premiere tonight in Hollywood, over the weekend Marvel and Disney held a massive press junket with the stars and filmmakers here in Los Angeles....