Movies Leaving Neflix in April 2020

In addition to a robust list ofnew titles being addedto the streaming service next month, Netflix has also announced what will be leaving in April 2020. It’s last call for the insanely rewatchableNational Treasure, as well asBlade Runner: The Final Cut,The Shawshank Redemption, andSpace Jam. It’s also your last chance to binge-watch the entirePolice Academyfranchise. If I may humbly suggest, you might want to prioritize watchingThe Talented Mr. Ripley. It’s a straight-up masterpiece with unforgettable performances fromMatt Damon,Jude Law,Gwyneth Paltrow, andPhilip Seymour Hoffman....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Janet Perez

Overlord's Julius Avery to Direct Sylvester Stallone Movie Samaritan

I’ll tell ya, whenSylvester Stalloneis working with the right director, he can still deliver the goods as a movie star, as we saw inRyan Coogler’sCreed. Which is why I’m not so quick to dismiss his next project,Samaritan. Not only does the premise intrigue me, butJulius Avery(Overlord) just signed on to direct the film for MGM, and his hiring is already a step in the right direction. Announced earlier this year,Samaritanis a thriller about a young boy on a mission to discover whether a mythic superhero, who vanished 20 years earlier following a tragic event, is still alive....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Tina Brewer

Peacemaker Trailer Shows John Cena as the Hero/Villain of New HBO Max Series

We’re only a little over a month away from HBO Max’sPeacemaker, a spinoff ofJames Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadfocused onJohn Cena’s title character, and now, we have another trailer for Gunn’s insane series. When announcing the series, Gunn said that“Peacemakeris an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and world’s biggest douchebag.” The end of this year’sThe Suicide Squadfound Peacemaker in the hospital after coming out as the film’s big villain — an impressive feat in a movie that also features the kaiju alien starfish monster Starro the Conqueror....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Austin Ortiz

Physical Season 2 Casts The White Lotus Star Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlettis about to get physical. After taking his turn managing the titular resort inThe White Lotus, Bartlett is swapping out his suits and Hawaiian shirts for some leg warmers and a leotard in Season 2 ofPhysical, the actor toldVarietyon an episode of their “Just for Variety” podcast. He’s the latest to join the 80s nostalgia dramedy on AppleTV+ following itsrenewal for a second seasonback in August. In Season 2 of the exercise-heavy series, Bartlett will play another fitness friend and rival forRose Byrne’s Sheila in the form of fitness nut Vincent “Vinnie” Green....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Grace Kim

Popeye Village Images Spotlight Picturesque Theme Park in Malta

If you feel like doing something a little bit different, open up a can of spinach and take a trip to Malta.PopeyeVillage, which is also known as Sweethaven Village, was a purpose-built film set that, since its original use, has been converted into a theme park. It was originally constructed in 1979 for the musical film from Disney and Paramount,Popeye, whichstarredRobin Williamsas the sailor with the giant forearms andShelley Duvallas his better half, Olive Oyl....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Chase Grimes

Shrinking Trailer: Jason Segel and Harrison Ford Are Breaking Rules

Apple TV+ has revealed a brand-new trailer for their upcoming comedy seriesShrinkingstarringHarrison FordandJason Segel. The series is set to debut exclusively on Apple TV+ on August 04, 2025, with a two-episode premiere, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. The upcoming 10-episode comedy series follows a grieving therapist named Jimmy, played by Segel, has he forgoes all of his training and decides to tell his clients what he really thinks about them....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Paula Green

Stranger Things 3 Movie References: From The Thing to Terminator

Stranger ThingsSeason 3 has beenstreaming on Netflixsince July 4th, so you’ve probably binge-watched the whole season at least once by now, right? If you haven’t, you’re going to want to avoid the following section because it contains all thespoilers. Since its inception,Stranger Thingshas been all about the nostalgia. I mean, sure, there are compelling characters who have rocketed from obscurity to worldwide fame (save forWinona Ryderwho has always been and will always be a shining star); macabre mysteries that literally lurk beneath the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana; and an intense sense of dread that comes from knowing that not all of our favorite characters might make it to the season finale alive....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1781 words · Cassandra Ford

The 2024 'Doctor Who' Christmas Special Will Hopefully Fill the Doctor With Joy [Exclusive]

While there were no surprises physically on the stage in Hall H atSan Diego Comic Con,Doctor Whofans were treated to a sneak peek of the upcoming Christmas Special accompanied by a special message from one of its stars,Nicola Coughlan(Bridgerton). The general theme of the plot is the “a great story of who the Doctor is when he’s alone,” according to writer of the special and formerDoctor WhoshowrunnerSteven Moffat. Today, Collider’sSam Coleyspoke with current showrunnerRussell T....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · James Miller

The Belko Treatment Gets Animated, Boruto Details Revealed

InThis Week in Animation NewsI’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! This week saw some very violent animated treatments for the new, R-rated releaseThe Belko Experiment, teased by a new LEGO trailer and claymation shorts....

July 6, 2025 · 10 min · 2066 words · Kim Moore

The Last of Us TV Show Casts Nick Offerman

Update, December 7:Offerman has been confirmed to be playing the role of Bill in the upcoming live-action adaptation ofThe Last of Us, replacingCon O’Neillin the role. TheChernobylactor had been forced to depart the show due to a scheduling conflict. Previously, December 6:Nick Offerman is the latest actor to join the upcomingThe Last of Uslive-action series according to a recent interview withMurray Bartlett, who is also playing a role in the upcoming video game adaptation for HBO....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Nicole Taylor

The Mandalorian Score Coming to Vinyl in Massive Mondo Box Set

One of the undeniable highlights ofThe Mandalorian,Jon Favreau’s live-actionStar Warsseries for Disney+, was the inventive and compelling score byBlack PanthercomposerLudwig Göransson. Combining eclectic instruments like the recorder with vintage synthesizer elements and soaring,Star Wars-y themes, it was instantly iconic – both totally of the universe and yet wholly unique. And, fitting for a score this sprawling (and a fandom this obsessed with nifty collectibles) our friends at Mondo are putting out a limited-edition vinyl box set that looks so, so incredibly cool....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 302 words · Joseph Farrell

The Mandalorian: Boba Fett’s Surprise Return Detailed by Temuera Morrison

In case you missed it, Boba Fett officially crawled his way out of the Sarlacc pit and intoThe Mandalorianlast week, putting on his old armor and laying an ungodly ass-whipping on a squadron of Stormtroopers. As played byTemuera Morrison—who also portrayed the character’s father, Jango Fett, in the Star Wars prequels—theinfamously dispatchedbounty hunter is back in the canon, and the world has questions. Firstly: How the hell is Boba Fett still alive?...

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Robert Koch

The Path Season 2 Trailer Reveals the Return of Meyerism

The Pathis back on Hulu for Season 2 on January 25th, and the streaming service has just dropped a new trailer for the drama about a family at the center of a controversial cult.Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy, andMichelle Monaghanare all back for the second season, which picks up following Eddie’s (Paul) departure from the Meyerism “movement” and his family at the end of Season 1. “My name is Eddie, and I was in a cult,” Eddie tells a support group in the trailer, which is filled with hints that, though the Lane patriarch has left his family, he is far from giving up on them....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Mrs. Leah Mendez MD