Brendan Gleeson in Talks to Join Denzel Washington in A24's Macbeth

Emmy winnerBrendan Gleesonis in talks to join Oscar winnersDenzel WashingtonandFrances McDormandinJoel Coen’s adaptation ofWilliam Shakespeare’sMacbeth, Collider has exclusively learned. Scott Rudinis producing the A24 movie, and the distributor declined to comment, while a representative for Gleeson did not respond to multiple requests for comment. Shakespeare’sMacbethfollows a general (Washington) who’s convinced by a trio of witches that he’s destined to become the king of Scotland. With the help of his ambitious wife (McDormand), Macbeth tries to seize the crown by any means necessary....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Carol Newman

Castlevania Animated Series to Have Game of Thrones Vibe

News broke yesterday via press release that aCastlevaniaanimated series would be coming to Netflix later this year. Yes, it’s the same project that producerAdi Shankarhas been working on alongside Frederator Studios' Supervising ProducerKevin Koldeand award-winning writerWarren Ellis, and that should have you very, very excited. While the Netflix press released confirmed thatCastlevaniawould indeed be coming to the streaming service later this year, we wanted to dig a little deeper to see just what we could unearth about this adaptation of one of the best franchises in video game history....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Sandra Rodriguez

Eternals Original Ending Was Really Bleak Says Director Chloé Zhao

While the ending for Marvel’sEternalsoffers plenty of material for a potential sequel and other Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, directorChloé Zhaorevealed she originally had something very different in mind. It’s unclear whether or not that ending still would have had a superstar joining the cast, or a major voice cameo still present, but the superhero team would have originally faced an ending that Zhao can describe only as “bleak.” In aninterview with Empire, Zhao said the following about the original conclusion for the film:...

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Miranda Smith

How on Middle-earth Were the Uruk-hai Made in The Lord of the Rings?

In watchingPeter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy, it’s easy to pick up on more and more with each watch. Over the years, many have wondered about the creation of the Uruk-hai, and while we see some of Saruman’s (Christopher Lee) dark magic at work as they are “birthed” from mud-like casings in the earth,J.R.R. Tolkienhad differing thoughts as to how Sauron and his forces bred these animalistic warriors. ‘The Fellowship of the Rings’ Offers Few Answers As to the Uruk-hai’s Creation In the first of Jackson’s famed trilogy, the director offers a glimpse into the genesis of these dark beings....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 760 words · Yolanda Travis

How to Attend Our Free 1917 Screening with Sam Mendes & Roger Deakins

Over the last few years, Collider has hosted a lot of cool screenings at ArcLight Cinemas and IMAX HQ. We’ve had some of the biggest filmmakers do extended Q&As and answer tons of fan questions. So when I say we’re about to host one of the biggest screenings we’ve ever done, you know it has to be special. Next week, on December 17th at ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood at 7pm, Collider is partnering up with Universal Pictures and ArcLight for an early screening of one of the year’s best films,1917,and after the screening ends we will have directorSam Mendes, cinematographerRoger Deakins, and editorLee Smithfor our Q&A!...

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Linda Martinez

How ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Went From Middle School Sketches to Internet Sensation

Hazbin Hotelmight be one ofPrime Video’s biggest series of the year, but did you know it started as anindie animated pilot on YouTube? CreatorVivienne Medranorecently sat down withPerri Nemirofffor an episode ofCollider Ladies Night. During their conversation, she revealed how the show went from the earliest sketches from her middle school notebook to a two-year passion project and finally a full show on Prime Video. The earliest character to be created forHazbin Hotelwasthe Radio Demon, Alastor (Amir Talai)....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Brooke Hicks

I Am Not Okay with This: Kathleen Rose Perkins on Parenting a Superhero

I Am Not Okay with Thismay focus on onSophia Lillis' super-powered Sydney and her friends, but the Netflix series is also about a family drama at its core. Sydney deals with the loss of her father and the awkwardness of adolescence. Like most if not all teenagers, she also clashes with her mother, Maggie Novak, played by veteran actorKathleen Rose Perkins. During a visit to the set of the Netflix show in Pittsburgh, we had a chance to chat with Rose Perkins about her role as Sydney’s mother and her part to play in the super-powered sub-plot....

July 6, 2025 · 12 min · 2460 words · Tammy Hardin

Jessica Chastain Cut from The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

Cinephiles have been waitingverypatiently forMommyfilmmakerXavier Dolan’s highly anticipated new filmThe Death and Life of John F. Donovan, but a new development may provide some insight into why we’ve been waiting so long. The star-studded drama starsKit Haringtonas an American TV star whose death spurs a young actor to reminisce on the written corresponded he once shared with the now-deceased performer, andCollider exclusively revealedthe first images and some plot details last summer....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Kurt Calhoun

Last Week Tonight: John Oliver Covers Afghanistan & FBI's Mar-a-Lago Search

The latest episode ofLast Week Tonightbegan by discussing the FBI raiding former PresidentDonald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, before it brought attention back to the dire situation in Afghanistan, which, despite no longer being covered by Western media, is still an ongoing humanitarian crisis. Lastly, it ended with the wonders of a new A.I. technology that allows people to generate images of nearly anything that’s within the grasp of imagination. Episode 20 of Season 9 aired the same week which marks one year since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and asJohn Oliverdiscusses in detail, things have not gotten much better in the Taliban-governed country....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Trevor Evans

Liam Neeson Makes His Explosive Return in the Trailer for ‘Absolution’

If you’ve been feeling empty and unsure of why, we have your reason and solution all in one article. That hollow feeling in your soul is likely because you haven’t been getting enough newLiam Neesonmovies, but luckily for you, Samuel Goldwyn Films is set to release the action and drama star’s latest feature,Absolution, on November 1. Even better than the just-around-the-corner release date is a trailer showcasing the icon in all of his mustachioed glory....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · James Martinez

Martian Manhunter Snyder Cut Cameo Explained: Who Is This DC Hero?

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor Zack Snyder’s Justice League.] Well before the Snyder Cut was released, we learned that one big new DC Comics character would be making an appearance in the film: Martian Manhunter. DirectorZack Snyderpreviously revealed thatHarry Lennix’s character Calvin Swanwick – who was a military official inMan of Steeland a senator inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice– was actually Martian Manhunter in disguise. A fact that was news to Lennix himself....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Alexander Pope

Moana TV Spot: Dwayne Johnson Fights Lava Monsters

During last night’s Olympics coverage on NBC, Disney unveiled a new extended TV spot for its upcoming animated featureMoana. The sweeping, sea-set adventure revolves around a teenager named Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) who sets out on a daring mission in the Pacific Ocean to become a master wayfinder, taking after her elders who thousands of years ago sailed the vast Pacific discovering the many islands of Oceania. Moana is quickly joined in her quest by the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), resulting in something of an ocean-set buddy adventure comedy....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Tanya Lewis

Movie Talk: Who Should Direct Deadpool 2?

[complextv contentid=“FoaWMwNzE6SvosPEoy9j7RBATypm8uWh” sitename=“collider” playerid=“26aa5f02d93f4c05a4546f6d5ecb59b7” adsetid=“67a3ff9d3a842ae818bb9de1badc5b0” width=“600” height=“360” keywords=""]-On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (October 25th, 2016) John Campea, Mark Ellis, Jon Schnepp, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following: When news first hit thatDeadpooldirectorTim Millerwould be exiting the sequel over creative differences, the internet was abuzz with names on who should direct the movie, taking into account the fact that they will have to also gel with producer and starRyan Reynolds....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Andrea Potter