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One of the biggest shocks of the month came yesterday when fans loaded up Disney+ to watch one of the classicIndiana Jonesmovies, only to discover that all but the most recent installment,Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,had departed the platform. Most had assumed that, once Disney bought the rights to the Indiana Jones IP back in 2012 and the movies began streaming on Disney+ last year, they would never have another streaming home....

There are few filmmakers more notorious thanJohn Waters, the sensationally shocking auteur of bad taste and singular vision. Whilehis early filmscast an unforgiving light on the people on the fringes of society in America, his work garnered the interest of Hollywood, giving him access to bigger stars and bigger budgets. From this partnership sprung the classicsCry-Baby,Serial Mom, andPecker, but beneath the polish of these lacquered visions remained Waters’ fascination with the obscene....

At the beginning of the year, Skydance Interactive debuted the critically acclaimed virtual reality gameThe Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.In the VR game, the player is dropped into the middle ofThe Walking Deaduniverse and forced to fend for his or herself in the desolate world. Although there is a story to follow, the decisions you make impact the game and free exploration within the world is heavily encouraged. Today, Skydance Interactive launched the first major update for the studio’s survival horror VR game: ‘The Meatgrinder Update....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the finale of Ted LassoTed Lassowas a thing that shouldn’t have been. Sprung forth from a fewNBC Sports commercial spotscelebrating their coverage of the Premier League, its genesis is quite possibly the weakest foundation for an intellectual property since giving the Spot from Seven Up its own video game. What materialized from that flimsy foundation however, thanks to the strength of show creatorsJason Sudeikis,Bill Lawrence,Brendan Hunt, andJoe Kelly, was a refreshingly candid and upbeat show that balanced multiple characters’ storylines, sandwiching lightning-fast pop culture references between positive philosophies regarding hope and belief in oneself....

There’s a variety of reasons that a completed or near-completed film will go unreleased. Financial burdens, creative differences, and real-life scandals involving someone connected with a project have each been responsible for derailing plans for theatrical or home video distribution. Most recently, and infamously,Warner Bros. andDC’sBatgirlwas removed from the industry’s release schedule. Whilesome have attributed that film’s shelving to poor test screenings, others have claimedWarner Bros. was looking to cut costs after merging withDiscovery....

Sony’sVenom: The Last Danceis taking advantage of an empty playing field at the box office this weekend. The superhero movie has a mostly clear path until the double whammy ofWickedandGladiator IIlater this month and would hope to rebuild some momentum after a slow start.Venom: The Last Dancegrossed around $26 million in its second weekend of release, signaling a resurgence andtaking its running domestic total past the $90 million mark. The third installment inSony’s Spider-Man spin-off franchise,Venom: The Last Dance,delivered the weakest opening of the trilogy and is relying mainly on overseas revenue to course-correct....

Kim Kardashianis no stranger to navigating personal struggles under public scrutiny, but her latest challenge—considering full custody of her four children amidKanye West’scontinued public controversies—may be one of the most difficult yet. According to sources, the reality star and entrepreneur is weighing the possibility of seeking full custody ofNorth,Saint,Chicago, andPsalm, in light of West’s unpredictable online behavior and personal choices. For years, Kardashian has worked hard to maintain a friendly co-parenting dynamic with West despite their turbulent divorce....

The finale ofCobra Kaiaired on Netflix a few months back this year, andThe Karate Kiduniverse is about to expand with its next feature film,Karate Kid: Legends.However, thisJackie ChanandRalph Macchiofeature isn’t the only extension of this martial arts franchise. According toCobra Kai’s showrunner,Jon Hurwitz, there are still more stories to tell. During an interview at Paleyfest (via The Direct), Hurwitz revealed he has plenty of ideas for future stories, but making them would depend on what Netflix and Sony want....

Ballerinabrings us a distinctly more graceful entry into the world ofJohn Wickwhen it opens in theaters in June, and fans are undoubtedly keen to seeAna de Armasstep into the assassin-filled universe as Eve Macarro. While the spin-off film looks like it will provide plenty of the high-octane action and intricate choreography that made theJohn Wickseries iconic, de Armas is making it clear that her character isn’t just a female version ofKeanu Reeves’ Baba Yaga....

It’s been a while since the film adaptation ofTom Clancy’s Rainbow Sixreceived any updates. StarringMichael B. Jordan, theWithout Remorsesequel has yet to announce a release date. Now, we know what’s taking this film so long as its director,Chad Stahelskishared an update on the film’s production that could explain everything. In an interview withThe Direct, theJohn Wickdirector shared what’s taking thisWithout Remorsesequel so long. He stated that it’s simply due to wanting to get the film right and that there has been a lot of development behind the scenes....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Ahsoka. After four episodeshampered by empty nostalgia and stilted dialogue, Episode 5 ofAhsokafinally hits a mark. Not a perfect mark, mind, but one less addled by cogitative dissonance than the season’s first half.Dave Filoni’s goals — story-wise and stylistic — still feel hastily assembled in “Shadow Warrior,” and what’s assembled remains as muddled asthe drearily lit battle scenes.Ahsokahas consistently relied on nostalgic imagery over the quality character writing Filoni displayed throughoutStar Wars: The Clone WarsandStar Wars Rebelsthat made both series so acclaimed....

Three years after the Season 1 finale ofCarnival Row, the steampunk fantasy is finally coming to a close with Season 2.Based onTravis Beacham’s 2005 Blacklist screenplayA Killing on Carnival Row, the series is set within a Victorian-like fantasy world filled with fantastical creatures filled with prejudice, murder, and betrayal. The story mostly focuses on the faerie Vignette Stonemoss (Cara Delevingne) and Rycroft Philostrate (Orlando Bloom) who are caught up in the political intrigue in the Row, but it also features a harrowing look into the star-crossed romance between Imogen Spurnrose (Tamzin Merchant) and Agreus (David Gyasi), who are on the run from her cruel and controlling brother Ezra Spurnrose (Andrew Gower) in Season 2....

Japanese action choreographer and stunt specialistKensuke Sonomurahas amassed a prolific cinematic resume, includingThe Machine Girlandthe Baby Assassins franchise, as well as video games likeDevil May Cry 4orMetal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. He has far fewer directing credits to his name, with this year’sGhost Killeronly marking his third helmed feature. Sonomura channels the filmmakers he’s worked alongside for his brand of metaphysical butt-whoopings, proving he can handle more than fight choreography....