Josh Trank Developing CIA Limited Series That Will Star Tom Hardy

FilmmakerJosh Trankis back in a big way with the new filmCapone, but it appears the indie drama may not be the end of his working relationship withTom Hardy. The director behind the smash hitChroniclenotably followed that relatively low-budget film up with 20th Century Fox’sFantastic Fourreboot, which was plagued by production problems and saw Trank butting heads with the studio’s vision for this superhero property.Caponeis something of a reset for Trank—there are no superpowers or high-flying effects, just Tom Hardy delivering a no-holds-barred performance as the titular mobster towards the end of his life....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Lisa Martinez

Just Mercy Trailer Stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, & Brie Larson

The official trailer for Warner Bros.Just Mercy, which starsMichael B. Jordanand is based on a true story, has arrived.Just Mercyis the latest from directorDestin Daniel Cretton(Short Term 12) with Oscar winnersBrie LarsonandJamie Foxxjoining Jordan to tell the riveting legal drama of a lawyer’s fight to free a wrongly-convicted man from death row. “The first time I visited death row, I wasn’t expecting to meet somebody the same age as me,” Jordan, as Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, shares in voiceover....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Steven Neal

Lakeith Stanfield Eyed to Star in Jordan Peele's Candyman Movie

Jordan Peele is turning to a familiar face to star in his spiritual sequel to the 1992 horror classicCandyman, asLakeith Stanfield(Get Out) has an offer and is in talks to play the protagonist, an individual familiar with the project has told Collider. Nia DaCosta(Little Woods) is directing from a script co-written by Peele and his MonkeyPaw Productions partnerWin Rosenfield. MGM is slated to release the newCandymanmovie on August 21, 2025....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Cody Anderson

Legends of Tomorrow Season 2: Rex Tyler, JSA Explained

Spoilersfollow for those of you who haven’t caught up with the season finale ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrow. If you watched The CW’s season finale ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrowlast night, then you’re aware that some pretty big additions are in store for season two. As Allison Keene mentioned in herfinale recap,the title team had their hands full with the first season’s big bad, but ultimately dealt with him in as savage a way as possible....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Kristine Faulkner

Madelaine Petsch Is Back on the Run in ‘The Strangers — Chapter 2’ Trailer

Lock your doors and keep a weapon close because the wait is finally over —The Strangers — Chapter 2trailer is finally here. The follow-up to the 2024 home invasion film and the latest addition to the franchise is set for a cinematic arrival later this year and fans couldn’t be more excited to unravel the next chapter. Serving as the second part of what will eventually become a trilogy, the movie will pick up directly following the events of theprevious film....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Derek Smith

Mare of Easttown Creator Knew the Ending Before Writing the First Scene

From creatorBrad Ingelsbyand directorCraig Zobel, the seven-episode HBO limited seriesMare of Easttownfollows small-town Pennsylvania detective Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet, who’s also an executive producer on the project), as she investigates a grisly local murder that threatens to tear the community apart. At the same time, Mare’s own family life is a mess, which is starting to bleed into her career in a way that will lead to unavoidable consequences. During a virtual junket for the series, Collider got the opportunity to chat 1-on-1 with writer/executive producerBrad Ingelsbyabout how this project evolved into a TV series, why he connected so deeply with Mare, the creative experience he shared withKate Winslet, knowing the last scene before he wrote the opening scene, the show’s complicated relationships, and how he hopes audiences will feel by the end....

July 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1820 words · Kim Taylor

Martin Scorsese Backs 'What Happens at Night' Adaptation

Martin Scorseseis not one to slow down when it comes to movie-making. The cinema icon has been in the business for several decades and has directed a plethora of legendary films, with the likes ofTaxi Driver,GoodFellas, andRaging Bullbeing just a tiny sample size of the incredible work Scorsese has had to offer. However, beyond directing, Scorsese will also lend his talented creative mind to producing, and he’s just boarded a new project in that capacity....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Isaac Tran

Martin Scorsese, Other Creatives Launch "Filmmaker Mode" TV Setting

The crusade against motion smoothing continues as a group of industry professionals, includingMartin ScorseseandRian Johnson, band together on a new initiative aimed directly at the setting found on television sets far and wide. Criticism has been slowly growing against the motion smoothing setting, arguing it’s more of a hindrance to the original artistic vision of a movie or series being viewed on TV. Now, a new coalition is rising up to try and put a stop to it to preserve how their work and the works of others will be seen at home....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Ann Shelton

Men in Black Rebooted as Trilogy without Will Smith

It looks likeWill Smith’sAgent J(ay) may have accidentally looked into the Neuralyzer without his protective Ray-Bans because the actor is not expected to be involved with Sony’sMen in Blackreboot. Though many of you out there may currently be griping that Hollywood is out of new ideas, etc, etc, the good news with this reboot is that it seems like the studio is at least going back to the franchise’s most basic beginnings....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Leslie Hoover

New Agatha Christie Adaptation Puts Oliver Jackson-Cohen in a Dangerous Love Triangle

A newAgatha Christieadaptation is on the way, and the cast of the upcomingBBCproduction has been assembled by the network. According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Oliver Jackson-Cohen,Anjelica HustonandMimi Keenehave joined the cast ofTowards Zero, an intense story where a detective must solve the mystery behind a love triangle that might be dangerous for everyone involved. The three-part series is already in production, and while a release date forTowards Zerohasn’t been announced by the BBC, the fact that cameras have already started rolling on the project means that viewers will be enjoying the adaptation on the screen sooner rather than later....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · John Mack

New Willy Wonka Movie Lands Release Date; Young Stars Eyed for Role

For nearly five years, Warner Bros. has been developing a new Willy Wonka movie that will explore the character’s earlier days, before he became the King of Candy, and today, the studio announced it will releaseWonkaon July 16, 2025. Back in 2018,Collider reported thatRyan Gosling,Donald GloverandEzra Millerwere being eyed to star, but those names have all fallen by the wayside since then. Lately, sources say that Warners has its eye on eitherTom HollandorTimothée Chalametto play the eccentric confectioner....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Heidi Roberts

Soul Review: Pixar's Most Mature Movie Yet

Part of Pixar’s rep rests on how they make movies with crossover appeal. They’re not lowest common denominator fare designed to keep kids occupied for 90 minutes while parents get a brief reprieve. Instead, they’re the gold standard in animated family movies as they appeal to kids and adults alike, and while the studio’s output isn’t quite as consistent as it was in their heyday, they still know how to crank out emotional powerhouses likeCocoandInside Out....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 976 words · Holly Horton

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Sweepstakes Includes Free Stay for One Lucky Fan

Every day it seemsStar Warsfans are getting more updates on the various experiences, shows, and movies being developed for the beloved sci-fi franchise. From highly-anticipated shows likeThe Book of Bobo Fettto state-of-the-art theme park rides likeStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance, there’s a plethora of things for the fanbase to enjoy. Now, fans are being given a chance to experience a high-pricedStar Warsvacation. Lucasfilm Consumer Products is partnering with The Walt Disney World Resort to give one lucky fan a free two-night stay in the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser resort....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Adrian Simon