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One of the weirdest things about movie reporting in the age of social media is the fact that publicity for the film often begins before the damn thing is in the can. We saw it withSuicide Squad, and certain filmmakers likeJames Gunnare particularly good at balancing fan engagement with studio secrecy, but one of the most socially pumped-up films in recent memory is the upcomingBaywatchremake. Thanks to a cast full of active social media presences – led by social media maestroDwayne Johnsonwith his 52+ million instagram followers –Baywatchhas been getting a big boost since the first day of filming through on-set images, videos, and tweets....

Michael B. Jordanis currently on top of the world thanks to his dual roles inSinners, the vampire horror blockbuster fromRyan Coogler, but more than 10 years ago, he starred in a superhero movie that’s climbing streaming charts. Jordan stars alongsideDane DeHaanandAlex RussellinChronicle, the 2012 superhero/sci-fi thriller following three high-school friends who gain superpowers but find their lives spinning out of control.Chroniclerecently hit Max at the start of the month and has since become a hit for the streamer,landing at #7 at the time of writing....

Before his notable role in HBO’sSuccession,Brian Coxstarred inX2: X-Men Unitedas William Stryker Jr. This character appeared in many of the Fox’sX-Menfilms, and withDeadpool & Wolverineset to hit theaters this year, it is no surprise that people would speculate that he would reprise his role one way or another. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for the Scottish actor. In an interview withThe Starting Line Podcast, Cox commented about his Marvel future and how he has moved on from the role....

Amy Seimetzhas been making her mark on the entertainment industry for quite a while now. The thing is, it still seems as though every single time she pops up at a film festival with an independent gem, that’s the cue to open the floodgates and unleash the think pieces about how she’s “breaking through,” “on the rise,” “the new It Girl,” or however you’d like to phrase it. But the truth of the matter is, she earned those designations long ago and made the most of them....

The Pentagon is finally acknowledging the existence of “unidentified aerial phenomena,” and China recently reported one of its radio telescopes may have picked up signals from a galaxy far, far away. In 1987, astronomer Carl Sagan wroteContact, a novel about how the world might react to a similar situation, and in July 1997,Robert Zemeckis' adaption of Sagan’s novel hit the big screen. While not an atheist, Sagan repeatedly stressed that he saw no evidence for the existence of God, so on this 25th anniversary of Zemeckis' science fiction masterpiece, it’s interesting to look at a film that it at its core is really a religious story cloaked under the veil of science....

With directorCate Shortland’sBlack Widowopening in theaters and available on Disney+ via Premiere Access this Friday, I recently spoke withDavid Harbourabout making the latest Marvel movie. During the wide-ranging interview, Harbour talked about having two big films coming out this month (Black WidowandNo Sudden Move), what he knows about Red Guardian’s future, if he has plans to work withChris Hemsworthlater this year on theExtractionsequel, and more. In addition, Harbour talked about what fans can look forward to inStranger ThingsSeason 4, why it’s his favorite season yet, the importance of it taking place outside of Hawkins, how it’s building towards an ending, and more....

Althoughthe “New Hollywood” erathat emerged in the 1970s changed many aspects of the American cinematic landscape, one of the most interesting trendswas the rise of the inspirational sports genre, a style of filmmaking that had been surprisingly dormant in the previous decades. Hits likeRockyproved that there was an audience for serious films about newly introduced heroes, but comedies likeBad News BearsandSling Shotproved that sports stories could be uplifting and hilarious at the same time....

The Fox drama seriesDeputyfollows Bill Hollister (Stephen Dorff), a fifth-generation lawman who suddenly finds himself running the Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s Department when the elected Sheriff dies and a rule that dates back to the Wild West puts him in charge. And while the pursuit of justice is his number one priority, being in this new position teaches him that doing what he feels is right can ruffle more than a few feathers....

Disney+ has already made its first cancellation, before the streaming service has even debuted. An adaptation of the Disney Villains book series bySerena ValentinocalledBook of Enchantmenthad been in the works for nearly a year, but 13 weeks into the writers room, Disney+ has decided to scrap the series altogether. Deadline reports thatBook of Enchantmentwas cancelled over concerns about the show’s tone and creative direction. Valentino’s books focus on various iconic Disney villains, like Beast and Urusula and Maleficent, so this is prime real estate thatBook of Enchantmentwas dealing with....

Quick Links It’s worth noting that Disney already owns the other two-thirds stake in Hulu, enabled by thecompany’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox, back in 2019. It’s worth noting that mergers and acquisitions among media houses and streaming platforms have become quite common. For instance, earlier this year, Discovery acquired majority ownership of Warner Bros. and merged their streaming network, Discovery+ with HBO Max, creating the newly-branded Max. Similarly, Crunchyroll and Funimation fused into one after Sony acquired Crunchyroll in 2021, and Paramount merged Paramount+ and Showtime....

The firstGodzilla 2images have arrived, and the sequel finds the titular beast literally breathing fire. Officially titledGodzilla: King of the Monsters, the follow-up arrives five years afterGareth Edwards’ impressive yet somewhat divisive reboot.Trick ‘r TreatfilmmakerMichael Doughertyis in the director’s chair this time around, and an almost entirely new cast is in front of the camera save for Monarch members played byKen WatanabeandSally Hawkins. Speaking withEW, which debuted the images, Dougherty reveals that about five years have passed since the events ofGodzilla, in which the titular beast revealed himself to the world to battle other creatures:...

It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphiais an American sitcom that knows no bounds, and is far from the politically correct media that we are seeing today. The long-running series has most recently premiered its16th season, which has received great reception and maintained its cult following. If you haven’t had a chance to catch this wild series,It’s Always Sunnyfollows a gang made up of horrible, ruthless, and utterly hilarious individuals who make fun of everyone and everythingin dark humor, from people with disabilities to drug abuse, cannibalism and kidnapping (just to name a few), making us wonder: where will they draw the line?...

Notting Hill, the beloved 1999 romantic comedythat charmed audiences worldwide, has just arrived on Netflix, meaning fans of the movie can relive the delightful story of anunlikely romancebetween a bumbling London bookseller and the biggest movie star in the world. Set amongst the backstreets and alleys of London’s cozy, fancy Notting Hill neighborhood, the film follows William Thacker, a shy, down-to-earth bookshop owner whose life gets turned upside down when Anna Scott, one of the world’s most famous actresses, unexpectedly wanders into his shop....