There are certain accomplishments in “movie magic” that no degree of computer-generated imagery or artificial intelligence will ever be able to capture. Assembling a massive crowd of extras for a pivotal sequence within a film is one of these things. There’s nothing quite like seeing a group of extras dressed as mythic creatures running down a hill in costume inThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy; some of the most iconic action-adventure movies of all-time, such asBen-HurandTitanic, required a tremendous amount of extras to populate their biggest sequences....

After getting commissioned back in April 2023, it has finally been announced thatMae Martin’s thrillerWayward, produced under Sphere Media, has begun production in Toronto. Accompanied by some first-look photos of the cast, it has been confirmed that Martin’s foray out of comedy and into pure drama has begun. A Candian comedian by trade,Martin’s previous seriesFeel Good, a queer rom-com brimming with emotional maturity,stunned audiences and proved they were a worthy name to helm a top series....

Netflix has officially acquiredAaron Sorkin’sThe Trial of the Chicago 7, taking it off Paramount Pictures' hands for good. Sorkin’s sophomore directorial effort, following 2017’sMolly’s Game, includes a wildly stacked cast withEddie Redmayne,Sacha Baron Cohen,Jeremy Strong, andYahya Abdul-Mateen IIleading the way. We learned ofNetflix’s interest in the high-profile political dramaback in June, although the deal hadn’t yet been finalized.Varietyconfirmed Netflix’s acquisition of the former Paramount pic on Wednesday. Netflix now has worldwide streaming rights toTrial of the Chicago 7from Cross Creek Pictures....

HBO has revealed the list of titles arriving to and leaving its standalone streaming service, HBO NOW, in May. It’s a huge month for the services' original series, mostly in the way a few of them will be gone forever.Game of Thrones' series finale will be available on May 19th, while the series finale ofVeepwill hit the service on May 12th. The finale ofBarry’s stellar season 2 will also be available on the 19th....

Disney+is home to all our favorite childhood animated films and live-action remake, withPeter Pan & Wendybeing its newest fairy tale addition. We all know and love the “Boy Who Never Grows Up” and have flown beside him through his thrilling adventures and adaptations, from the very first Disney filmPeter Pan(1953) to the newer origin tale,Pan(2015). Originating on paper,J.M. Barrie’s tale follows the adventures of Peter Pan, Wendy and her two younger brothers as they venture off into Neverland, constantly hounded by their classic nemesis, Captain Hook....

With news that major summer blockbusters likeF9andBlack Widowhave been delayed, it’s looking like there really won’t be much of a summer movie season as far as blockbusters are concerned. Even the President,who previously tried to downplay the effect of coronavirus, admitted that our change in lifestylecould last until at least July or August. Assuming this optimistic outlook holds, that’s pretty much the summer gone and studios like Universal are already pivoting to which titles they can release through VOD....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Indian directorSanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut Netflix historical drama,Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, stirred up a lot of interest and became one of the highly anticipated series of 2024. Expectations from people were high considering Bhansali’s portfolio, which includes masterpieces such asDevdas(starringShah Rukh Khan),Padmaavat(starringDeepika Padukone), andGangubai Kathiawadi(starringAlia Bhatt). With its release on May 1,Heeramandi, becameone of the most expensiveIndian original Netflix shows that has ever been produced....

Malcolm-Jamal Warnerwas cast as Amir in9-1-1Season 7 fora four-episode arcthat resulted in some healing for his character and Bobby (Peter Krause). Amir was one of the victims in Bobby’s apartment fire from years ago, and an accidental run-in with Bobby brought up those feelings. Amir has not been seen after the storyline was completed, but Warner told TV Insider that he would be open to reprising the character. “I would love to go back,” he said, adding with a laugh, “Just not deal with another fire, give me anything else but another fire....

It’s something special. Middle-earth. An entire mythos in its own right created byJ.R.R. Tolkien, the work has inspired big screen projects over the decades, and likely even more in the near future.The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimis the first big screen project to emerge from that world in the past decade. An animated feature, the movie will mark a return to Middle-earth and the world ofThe Lord of the Rings, as we explore the tale of a beloved franchise character inHelm Hammerhand....

When approaching the first season ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, series creatorDavid Zabelhad the ambitious goal ofbreathing new life into the franchise, as they brought in new writers, a new showrunner, and most notably, an entirely new location. As Zabel and executive producer,Greg Nicotero,told Collider at San Diego Comic Con 2024: they “reinvented the show in a different country.” While they certainly achieved this by the brilliant move of expandingThe Walking Deadto France, which is ground zero of the apocalypse, there is another overlooked way they approached the show that really cemented its novel and horrifying feel....

Get ready to hop back in the Plymouth Barracuda and figure out some more crimes. Season 2 of Peacock’s smash-hit whodunnit seriesPoker Facehas begun filming. While plot details and a release window remain closely guarded, it is known that casino-worker-turned-mystery-solverCharlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne)will be returning for the second installment, and the series creator,Rian Johnson,is also back at the helm. The news of filming came courtesy ofTony Tost,a director who is working on the second season ofPoker Face....

After spending the entire 2023-24 broadcast season off-air,Superman & Loiswill finally finish their journey as part of the CW’s Fall line-up. Season 3 of the series ended back in June 2023, with initial plans for the show to face instant cancelation following the regime change from Warner Bros. to Nexstar. However, the show’s popularity made itone of just a handful of CW scripted series that survived the changeover. Filming for the final season wrapped in April 2024, with big changes coming in the form of a cut-down cast and theintroduction of new characters....

Game of Thronesis filled with complex characters, from seemingly ordinary servants to fathers who are also cunning men of war. The fantasy drama series delivers high-quality entertainment, andfew characters command attention more than Tywin Lannister(Charles Dance). With his entry on screen skinning a stag while scolding his son with hard truths, Tywin makes it clear that unwavering conviction and a strong presence is where his power lies. With fathers like Ned Stark (Sean Bean), whose honorable warmth is heavily favored by fans, and Stannis Baratheon (Stephen Dillane), who often wielded his icy resolve, Tywin is defined by legacy and the merciless pursuit of power....