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Having helmed acclaimed character-driven films likeAmores Perros,21 Grams,Babel, andBiutiful,Alejandro G. Iñárrituemerged as a formidable force on the world stage of filmmaking. But he was only getting warmed up as his next two projects, shot and released back-to-back, pushed the cinematic envelope in exciting new directions regarding technique. With 2014’sBirdman, which earned him Oscars for producing, directing, and writing, Iñárritu pulled off the undoubtedly painstaking task of crafting a narrative that seemingly played out in one continuous shot, putting frequent collaboratorEmmanuel Lubezki’s photographic masteryto meticulous and jaw-dropping use....

Now in theaters nationwide isNow You See Me 2, the follow-up to the surprise 2013 hit about a band of merry magicians known as The Horsemen who take a cue from Robin Hood, stealing from the rich and corrupt to give back to the everyday folk. The sequel brings the Horsemen back together again for another round of their old tricks, from the elaborate heists to the magic fights(!), and offers up a healthy infusion of new blood in the process, both behind the cameraJon Chutaking over forLouis Letterierat the helm, andLizzy Caplanmorbid geek magician joining the ranks of the infamous team of illusionists for their next big show....

With the rise of the podcast inevitably comes the big-budget spinoffs, with the hugely successful podcast,Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, receiving that very treatment. Based on true events surroundingMuhammad Ali’s return to boxing in 1970, the miniseries follows the events of his winning return to the ring -a night that saw the eyes of the world watching- and the infamous afterparty that saw hundreds of guests held at gunpoint and robbed....

Matthew Michael Carnahanhas a whole bunch of impressive writing credits to his name includingDeepwaterHorizon,World War Z,The Kingdomand more, but he was eager to do even more onMosul; he wanted to make this film his directorial debut. The film is a hugely ambitious first feature with a script based on aNew Yorkeressay byLuke Mogelsonabout the situation in war-torn Mosul. Carnahan’s film focuses on a Nineveh SWAT team as they fight to end the bloodshed in their homeland....

A new trailer forChallengershas been released, teasing the upcoming romantic comedy directed byLuca Guadagninoand starringZendaya,Josh O’Connor, andMike Faist. Before the movie premieres in theaters on April 26, audiences can take a new look at the premise of the story, which promises to deliver a great amount of drama and fun. A famous tennis player is about to have her whole life changed when she suffers an injury that leads her down an unpredictable path....

At long, long last, this year’s Oscar season is finally almost over. I will tell you as someone who’s been doing this professionally for some time now, this year feels different. The race began the same way all races begin back in September, but as we grew closer to the big day, you could feel a sea change in the way people predict the Oscars. TheMoonlightupset had everyone shook, and the transformation of the Academy’s membership into one that skews younger and more diverse means hard and fast statistics may not hold up that well anymore....

The feature film adaptation ofMortal Enginesis being given a pretty splashy release date via Universal Pictures, dropping on June 08, 2025. The project, based on the award-winning book series from authorPhilip Reeve, has been in the works since at least 2009, when filmmakerPeter Jacksoneyed the novels as directorial projects as he had just finished his dramaThe Lovely Bones. However, as we well know, Jackson got sucked into the vortex that isThe Hobbittrilogy, first as co-writer and producer and then as director whenGuillermo del Torodropped out....

It’s with great sadness that we reportRutger Hauerhas died at the age of 75. Variety confirms the actor passed away on July 19 following a “short illness”, and that funeral was held on July 24. Hauer is best known to audiences for his iconic role inRidley Scott’sBlade Runner, in which the Dutch actor portrayed the defiant Replicant Roy Batty across fromHarrison Ford. Hauer’s “tears in the rain” speech is an instantly recognizable film moment that helped kick off a whole new era for science-fiction, steampunk, and noir....

Prime Video brought us back to Middle-earth with its high-budget series,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerand it has been special to be back. Now, perThe Hollywood Reporter, the second season of the show has begun filming. Rings of Poweris focused on the Second Age ofJ.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth and the forging of the titular rings of power. The series sees the gradual banding together of heroes and warriors of all races as they prepare to face the return of evil to Arda....

Crossover episodes of television are typically viewed as a big deal. Franchises likeNCISandCSIhave featured episodes with the characters mixing it up with each other, and animated series have even gotten into the act with crossovers betweenThe SimpsonsandFamily Guy.In recent years,9-1-1and9-1-1: Lone Starhave exchanged characters to help entice viewers of either series to tune in.Crossovers can be marquee eventsthat provide a series with a renewed sense of interest or excitement. However, there are times when crossovers are just not a great idea, andGhosts UKandGhosts U....

It’s one thing to havean award-winning punk-rock bandname an album after you. But when it’s because you literally saved their lives in the middle of a war, that honor hits differently. WhenSum 41released their third album,Chuck, in October 2004, fans were caught off guard by the shift. Gone were the rowdy rap verses of “Fat Lip.” In their place was something darker, heavier — a sobering reflection of the world’s brutality....

There’s never a slow day in the world ofThe 100. The consistent battles range from finding sustenance to tenuous relationships between the clans, and humanity will be fighting to survive yet another nuclear annihilation. With the destruction of the City of Light and many deaths, Polis is in emotional and political turmoil as the season begins. Collider stopped byThe 100set in Vancouver last fall and got the scoop on how the new season begins fromEliza Taylor(Clarke),Bob Morley(Bellamy),MarieAvgeropoulos(Octavia),Richard Harmon(Murphy),andAdina Porter(Indra)....

The Penguin and Catwoman were previously featured inTim Burton’sBatman Returns, where they were played byDanny DeVitoandMichelle Pfeiffer, respectively. Two decades later,Anne Hathawayplayed Catwoman inChristopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight Rises, although the character was never referred to as “Catwoman.” Instead, she was called either “The Cat” or her real name, Selina Kyle. As for the Penguin, otherwise known as Oswald Cobblepot, the character was played byBurgess Meredithin the original ABC television series as well as the 1966 spinoff film, whileRobin Lord Taylorplayed embodied the character on Fox’sGotham....