Great sports movies have the power to tell universal stories. Even audiences that have no interest in boxing can enjoyRockyorRaging Bull, and it doesn’t take a hockey expert to enjoySlap Shot. In fact,watching sports movies is a lot like watching sports themselves; audiences cheer for players and root against antagonists. The best sports movies have compelling characters, exciting stories, and interesting themes that attract audiences outside a core group of sports fans....

Back in a theater this year instead of a train station, The 94th AnnualAcademy Awardsare scheduled to air March 27 on ABC. Hosted byWanda Sykes,Amy SchumerandRegina Hall, the ceremony could prove to be course-correcting for the Academy, and the movie industry’s biggest night. The Oscars' place in history is unquestionable, butdue to years of controversies, plummeting ratings and a 2021 telecast thatended in something like disaster, the future of the Academy Awards is unclear....

Someone’s favorite TV shows don’t always have to be the ones that make them laugh on their feet. Sometimes, TV shows provide a lot of drama that can get one feeling a whole range of emotions that can be a favorite. Fans tend to be even more invested in the characters and storylines compared to TV comedies. RELATED:10 TV Shows That Killed Their Main Character and Kept Going, From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘The Wire’...

It’s perhaps inaccurate to label a director likeMartin Scorseseas a “crime movie filmmaker,” since he’s done a lot, but you wouldn’t blame everyone who makes that generalization, because he’s best known for crime movies. The same can potentially be said ofJohn Fordand Westerns, andDario Argentoand horror movies. But when it comes toSteven Spielberg, it is genuinely difficult – even with generalizing permitted – to pin him down to a single genre....

By its very nature, and for over 60 years,Doctor Whohas been about regeneration.Whether that be the central face on-screenor the leading force off it,Doctor Whohas never been afraid to move with the times and evolve. Since the show was revived in 2005, there have been many chances to grow - 19 years worth - with the core of the series managing tostay true to its central beliefs without disrupting the thirst for change....

Amazon has released a full-length trailer for its upcoming remake ofUtopia, which will premiere on Friday, Sept. 25. The series certainly seems timely, given that it involves a deadly superflu. The eight-episode series hails fromGone GirlauthorGillian Flynn, and was inspired by the hit UK series created byDennis Kelly, who returns as an executive producer. I caught an episode or two of the original series and dug it, though I never finished it, so I’m looking forward to seeing how this version differs....

Recent reports indicate that Apple’s artificial intelligence initiatives are struggling to keep up, with insiders claiming that the company’s AI technology is lagging about two years behind competitors like OpenAI and Google. While Apple’s current AI efforts may seem behind, the company possesses the vision and resources necessary to achieve significant advancements in the near future. With a strategic focus on hardware, partnerships, and cutting-edge technology, Apple aims to strengthen its position in the AI industry....

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusadersis the latest animated effort from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, one that pays homage to the 1960sBatmanseries in quite a few ways. First of all, there’s the designs of the animated heroes and villains that are pulled directly from the live-action TV/movie franchise. And almost as obvious is the voice cast, in whichAdam West(Batman),Burt Ward(Robin) andJulie Newmar(Catwoman) own top billing. As for the rest of the cast,Steven WeberandThomas Lennonplay trustworthy butler Alfred Pennyworth and Chief O’Hara, respectively, withJeff Bergmanas the Joker and the revered Announcer,William Salyersas The Penguin,Wally Wingertas The Riddler,Lynne Marie Stewartas Aunt Harriett,Jim Wardas Commissioner Gordon, andSirena Irwinas TV show host Miranda Moore....

Fresh off the long-delayed release of his crime dramaCity of Lies,Brad Furmanhas signed on to write and direct the"Pistol" Pete Maravichbiopic that fellow NBA All-StarSteve Nashhas been developing for the last six years, Collider has exclusively learned. Nash is producing the indie feature with his CTRL partnerEzra Holland(Into the Wind) as well asPeter Lawson(Spotlight),Jake Septimusand Emmy-winning filmmakerBrett Rapkin(Spaceman) of Podium Pictures, who first optioned Maravich’s life rights from the basketball great’s estate back in 2015....

Chris Evanshas taken another major stride in his quest to be the purest Chris of them all.IMAXjust revealed the first trailer for their documentarySuperpower Dogsand wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Captain America himself, the Internet’s most wholesome boyfriend, is doing the narration. Thanks Cap, we truly do not deserve this. The doc comes from the filmmakers behindJerusalemandJourney to Mecca, and offers an “immersive IMAX adventure toe experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs....

Collider is returning to Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con! From Friday, June 14th to Sunday, June 16thSteve Weintraub,Coy JandreauandPerri Nemiroffwill all be at the Las Vegas Convention Center to celebrate yet another stacked line-up at the event. This time aroundSean Astinis a headline guest. He’s joined by other entertainment icons includingDeadpoolcreatorRob Liefeld,Mighty Morphin Power RangersstarsJason David FrankandAmy Jo Johnson, and the original writers, creators and artists ofThe Infinity War Saga-Jim Starlin,Ron Lim,George PerezandJoe Rubinstein....

Editor’s Note: Dune and Arrival spoilers are discussed in the interview. While 2021 featured some amazing movies that we’ll all be watching for many years to come, for me there was one film that stood above everything, and that wasDenis Villeneuve’sDune. While Villeneuve has shown his gift behind the camera on his previous films likeArrival,Sicario, andBlade Runner 2049(just to name a few), what he did onDunewas astounding. Each time I’ve seen the film I’ve felt like I was transported to the other side of the galaxy, getting to witness Paul Atreides journey as a silent observer....

Two neighbors share a sexy secret in Collider’s exclusive sneak peek from this week’s episode ofThe Couple Next Door.Eleanor TomlinsonandSam Heughanplay a trysting couple in the British psychological thriller. The fourth episode of the series, “I Know It’s a Secret,” airs this Friday on Starz. In our sneak peek, neighbors Evie (Tomlinson,The Nevers) and Danny (Heughan, in his first role since wrapping upOutlanderearlier this year) meet each other outside in the night....