Westerns may have declined on the big screen within the past few decades, but they’re back in full force on television thanks to the overwhelming popularity of shows likeWestworld, That Dirty Black Bag, Billy the Kid, and the many series within the extendedTaylor Sheridanuniverse. Although there have been many attempts at taking a “dark and gritty” approach to the genre,American Primevalhas proven to be a fascinating history lesson about one of the mostunder-discussed tragedies in American history....

AsNetflix’s Geeked Weekis coming to a close, the streamer has a few more exciting projects up its sleeves,especially for adult animation fans. One remaining series isExploding Kittens, an animated adaptation of the best-selling tabletop card game. A new teaser shared during the event sets up far higher stakes than just a few combustible cats, however. The series followsthe eternal conflict between good and evil, specifically through their embodiments, God and Satan....

Beginning in 2019,Kaley Cuoco’s version ofHarley Quinnarrived at the now-defunct DC Universe streaming platform, but has since then taken on a life of its own, effectively establishing a viable DC Elseworld. Prior to 2023, the show had run for three seasons, with its fourth season ending its run in September 2023. As established in previous seasons,Harley Quinnis not intimidated by taking bold, wild steps and the trend continued in season 4 with theofficial creation of the Gotham City Sirens, the arrival of Harley and Poison Ivy’s (Lake Bell) daughter from the future, among others....

Just when you thought your Halloween collectibles were complete for the year, Funko springs a surprise with an irresistible, glow-in-the-dark Sauron Funko Pop! This bad boy looks as intense and menacing as the Dark Lord Sauron and his army fromLord of The Rings. It’s the perfect addition to bring one final luminous touch of Middle-earth to Halloween collection. The pop will impress fans of the franchise with its incredibly detailed look, as it even has the One Ring sliced from its hand....

Quick Links Beware AIs with friendly names. Chat with them for a while, and they start to seem like friends. They become your go-to for answers, career advice, recipes, jokes, and life choices. Before long, you may’t live without them. A hundred million people turn to Bing every day. We talk to Siri and Alexa on the regular. Soon, we’ll have Bard. And the question everybody asks is: Will AI replace humans?...

There’s 104 days of summer vacation, and Disney came along and extended it. During the TCA 2023 tour earlier this year,Disney announcedthat it is bringing back its beloved cartoon seriesPhineas and Ferbfor two additional seasons, culminating in a total of 40 new episodes. At the time, series creatorDan Povenmirewas the only alum confirmed return. However, his fellow creatorJeff “Swampy” Marshis officially rejoining the team. Marsh will serve as executive producer and voice director for the revival....

The past few years have been quite busy forKaren Gillan. Last year, saw a whirlwind of press for the final installment ofJames Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy,where she starred as Nebula, in addition to the festival run for the dark comedyLate Bloomers. On top of that, she has been booked and busy on projects likeMike Flangan’s highly anticipated adaptation ofThe Life of Chuck, the mini-seriesDouglas Is Cancelled, and the historical comedyFools,which is still in pre-production....

For one of our recent events, Collider was thrilled for the opportunity to host an early screening with the cast and director of the upcoming teen comedy,Snack Shack. Set in the early ’90s, this throwback is a raucous romp that will take audiences back to a time before cell phones, before the internet was a part of our daily lives. It’s a period directorAdam Rehmeiercalls “post-Gulf War, pre-Nevermind,” — that is,Nirvana’s second studio album that signaled a shift in the pop culture zeitgeist....

The first trailer forJames Gunn’sSupermanis finally here, and it’s a big deal: not only is this one of the first full looks atDavid Corenswet’s Man of Steel, but it also is the first film project on Gunn andPeter Safran’s DC Studios slate. There’s alotpacked into the trailer, including nods to various parts of Superman’s mythology and hints at a wider DC Universe (though Gunn has asserted thatSupermanwill mostlybe a standalone project....

BeforeChappell Roanwas hailed as pop’s bold new breakout star, she was just a teenager with a dream—and a rejection.In a new interview with W Magazine, the rising artist revealed she once auditioned forThe Voiceat just 15 years old, only to be dismissed before even making it to a Blind Audition. “When I did theVoiceaudition, the producer or whoever the f— was watching did not even look up from his phone He was like, ‘OK, next....

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonhas taken AMC’s zombie universe far from its Georgia roots. TakingNorman Reedus' crossbow-wielding Daryl Dixon on an odyssey across Europe, which first sent Daryl to post-apocalyptic France, has since expanded its scope and is set to explore the post-apocalyptic setting of Spain in Seasons 3 and 4, shifting the series into Spaghetti Western territory. The series also explores a deepened bond withMelissa McBride’s Carol, a friendship that has seen a lot since the characters were first brought together in Season 1 ofThe Walking Dead....

The Russian film industry is one of the oldest in the world, with the country’s earliest films being released during theearly years of the 20th century. Russian-language movies continued to be produced to great acclaim throughout the era of the Soviet Union, with numerous highly-regarded Russian-language films being released during this period in history (1922-1991). RELATED:Revolutionary French Directors Who Aren’t François Truffaut or Jean-Luc Godard The following are the highest-rated films that were produced in Russia or the Soviet Union and featured Russian as their primary language....

War films continue to be a popular and respected genre amongst critics and audiences. These films draw attention with their powerful messages of the brutality of war, the camaraderie and friendships amongst fellow soldiers, and the toll conflicts take on humanity. Related:15 Best War Movies of All Time, Ranked According to IMDb FromPlatoontoGrave of the Fireflies, these are some of the most emotional war film endings that push their important messages and leave viewers stunned and heartbroken....