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A Quiet Placeis an absolutebox office smash, scoring the second-highest debut of 2018 and the third-highest opening for a horror movie ever. That the film is an original story not tied to any existing IP, superheroes, or YA novels makes the performance all the more impressive, but at one point in time there was consideration about tyingA Quiet Placeto another major franchise: TheCloverfielduniverse. WritersScott BeckandBryan Woodsrevealed that during development, they themselves considered pitchingA Quiet Placeas a movie taking place within theCloverfielduniverse....

DreamWorks’How to Train Your Dragonlive-action remake is now in theaters and introducing a new generation of viewers to Toothless and the other dragons of Berk. Thoughthe adorable Night Furygets all the attention as the mascot of the franchise,Dean DeBlois' films are filled with beasts of all shapes and sizes, from the spiny Stormfly to the two-headed Barf & Belch. In tandem with the film, a new collection of accessories fromLoungeflyis now giving all the creatures a chance to shine in their own way....

Summer is officially here, which, for many, means pulling back the curtains and heading outside into the sunshine. However, there’s a chance you might want to stay inside for a little while,at least to indulge inApple TV+‘snewest batch of content.June has always promised blockbusters, with some major movies hitting the big screen, including the likes ofInside Out 2and the next addition to theBad Boysfranchise. However, if you can’t get down to your local theater, fear not, as your favorite streamer has you as covered as ever....

On an all-new episode ofFor Your Consideration, Collider’s awards expertsScott Mantz,Perri NemiroffandJeff Sneiderdiscuss the WGA Award nominations and make their own Oscar predictions in the category of Best Director. Right off the bat, the gang is in agreement that the WGA nominations are a poor arbiter for the Oscar nominations, given how many top contenders are considered ineligible for various reasons. Movies such asMinari,Mank,Soul,The FatherandNomadlandweren’t eligible this year, which may account for adapted screenplay nominees likeBorat Subsequent MoviefilmandThe White Tiger, as well as original screenplay nominees such asPalm SpringsandJudas and the Black Messiah....

Making the most of his screentime inAquaman,Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIwill now get a chance to become the face of a newly rejuvenated horror franchise inCandyman. The new take on the classic character comes courtesy of executive producerJordan Peeleand will be shepherded by directorNia DaCosta(Little Woods) for MGM. Along with co-producerWin Rosenfield, the aim is to create a “spiritual sequel” to the current three-film franchise and bring it into the 21st century....

Season 1 of Hulu’sCastle Rockwas a treasure trove of homages, Easter eggs, and story crossovers for fans of horror iconStephen King. Season 2 looks to continue that trend by taking onMisery, King’s 1987 psychological horror novel that centered on nurse Annie Wilkes and her deadly obsession with romance novelist, Paul Sheldon.Kathy Batesearned an Oscar for her performance as Wilkes inRob Reiner’s 1990 feature adaptation of the story, but now Emmy-nomineeLizzy Caplangets a shot at the role....

Anthony Mackieis back in action as Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but a few questions are about to be asked following images captured duringthe movie’s ongoing reshoots, which showcase Mackie donning one of his most controversial costumes, reminiscent of his debut as Captain America inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. While Marvel Studios has a lighter film slate for 2024, the superhero powerhouse is gearing up for a blockbuster-filled 2025....

In this episode of Collider Movie Talk, John Campea, Jon Schnepp, and Kristian Harloff discuss the following: The next installment in the Apes series,War of the Planet of the Apesis set to hit theaters onJuly 14th 2017and it looks like we may have our villain for the film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hunger Games and True Detective star Woody Harrelson has been cast to play the new antagonist called The Colonel....

20th Century Fox has released a newDeadpool 2trailer. The upcoming sequel will have Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) squaring off against Cable (Josh Brolin), a freedom fighter from the future whose backstory is so delightfully convoluted that I’m pretty sure the movie will have a field day making fun of it. The movie will also see the inclusion of Domino (Zazie Beets), who’s also probably gunning for Deadpool. The upcoming sequel features directorDavid Leitch(Atomic Blonde) stepping in behind the camera with writersRhett ReeseandPaul Wernickreturning to pen the script....

Diana Silverswants to be the nextJulia Roberts. She isn’t the first newcomer to look up to the Oscar-winning actress, and she probably won’t be the last, either, but on this particular day in mid-May, with two movies about to hit theaters, it’s hard to argue with that clear-headed vision for her burgeoning career. In fact, for the first minute of our interview in the storied green room at Collider Video, there’s even a little piece of a fig bar stuck in Silvers' teeth, which justfeelslike Classic Julia to me....

If you had told me that a talking animal show on broadcast would be one of my favorite shows of 2017, I would have shown you the door. But by golly ABC has done it.Downward Dog, created bySamm HodgesandMichael Killen(based on their web series), tells the parallel stories of a Pittsburgh professional, Nan (the wonderfulAllison Tolman) and her dog Martin (played by the outstandingNed— yes, this dog is good enough for me to credit him specifically)....

The new age of DC on the big screen is nearly here withBlue Beetle. Although originally conceived beforeJames GunnandPeter Safrantaking the reins andunveiling their ambitions for the future of the DCU, theXolo Maridueña-led flick willbe the first of many films and seriesto come from their new universe. The scarab-based hero has had quite the journey to release, from lesser-known comic book protagonist to the star of an HBO Max exclusive film, and now theater-bound to help DC get back on track following the failures ofThe Flash,Shazam: Fury of the Gods, andBlack Adam....

The theatrical spectacular“Frozen- Live at the Hyperion,” adapted from Disney’s animated blockbuster film, is now open at Disney California Adventure Park in Southern California, and is a definite must-see for anyone visiting the Disneyland Resort. The new hour-long theatrical interpretation for the stage (entirely separate from the Broadway production that is currently being prepared by Disney Theatrical Productions for a spring 2018 debut in New York) immerses audiences in the beloved world ofFrozenand takes audiences on the heartwarming journey of Anna and Elsa with elaborate costumes and sets, show-stopping production numbers, and awe-inspiring special effects....