The Tax Collector: Shia LaBeouf is Tatted Up in New Image

Congratulations toShia LaBeoufon being cast as the Joker inDavid Ayer’sSuicide Squad!The film, due to arrive in theaters summer 2016, will team-up a rag-tag crew of DC Comics characters, includingMargot Robbie’s Harl…I’m sorry, I’ve just received an update saying that the latest image of LaBeouf posted to Ayer’s twitter account is actually from the director’s upcoming crime-drama,The Tax Collector. My apologies, it appears my information was damaged. Plot details onThe Tax Collectorare being kept incredibly close to the chest, but early word—and this image of LaBeouf’s character, who we now know has the word “Creeper” tattooed across his chest—indicates that the film is a return to the type of gritty, street-crime drama that Ayer first made his name with, writing and/or directingStreet Kings,End of Watch, andTraining Day....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 316 words · Andrea Pope

The Undoing Finale: That Ending Explained by Director Susanne Bier

DirectorSusanne Bier’s career has veered from Oscar-winning Danish films with international appeal to taking on the challenge of multi-episode limited series which explore humanity’s darkest impulses. Directing every episode of HBO’sThe Undoing, she told Collider, was an opportunity to explore what happens when “you are actually capable of not seeing what’s in front of you.” It also provided an opportunity for her to have a “pretty perfect” collaboration with writerDavid E....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1861 words · Jodi Wilson

Thor: Ragnarok Images Reveal Jeff Goldblum, Cate Blanchett

Along withan EW coverthat shows offChris Hemsworth’s (gasp) new shorter Thor haircut in the upcoming sequelThor: Ragnarok, the first images from the film have been unveiled as well.Hunt for the WilderpeopleandWhat We Do in the ShadowsfilmmakerTaika Waititidirects the third standaloneThormovie, and while theThorfilms have thus far been something of an ugly stepchild in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, everything aboutRagnaroksignals this could be one of Marvel’s best movies yet. First of all, two-time Oscar-winnerCate Blanchettplays the villain Hela, the Goddess of Death who’s been imprisoned for millennia....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Dustin Patterson

TV Shows That Changed Actors, from Batwoman to Roseanne

The second season ofBatwomanpremiered January 17 on The CW. While it came with plenty of fighting and revenge plots — and maybe a bit of brooding — fans were also tuning in because of the drama that happened behind the scenes of the superhero series. In the first season,Ruby Roseplayed Kate Kane – an LGBTQ+-rights activist, former military cadet and real estate entrepreneur who moonlights as vigilante Batwoman after discovering that her cousin Bruce Wayne had secretly been Gotham’s Dark Knight before he skipped town....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1562 words · Jerry Melton

Vin Diesel to Star In and Produce 'Riddick: Furya'

After much hype and anticipation, the wheels are rolling onRiddick: FuryaasVin Dieseland directorDavid Twohyare reuniting for the project. Fans of theRiddickfranchise have been waiting a long time for the feature as the project was first confirmed by Diesel in 2016, with the actor adding three years later that Twothy has finished the script. Though things remained quiet on all fronts, Diesel recently sirred up excitement when he shared concept art for the film....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Andrea Thomas

Watchmen: HBO Series Recruits Nicole Kassell to Direct Pilot

HBO is gettingThe Leftoversgang back together for their new Watchmen series adaptation. ShowrunnerDamon Lindelofwas recruited to create a pilot based onAlan MooreandDave Gibbons' iconic graphic novel, and now,THRreports that Lindeloff has tapped directorNicole Kassellto helm the pilot. Kassell made her directorial debut with the bracing, Spirit Award-nominated 2004 dramaThe Woodsmanand went on to direct two ofThe Leftovers' most critically acclaimed episodes; Season 2’s “No Room at the Inn” and Season 3’s “It’s a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World,” both of which dug deep into the faith and inner conflict ofChristopher Eccleston’s devoted priest Matt Jamison....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Ms. Renee Durham

Where to Watch and Stream ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem'

Quick Links TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave endured for over 40 years, cementing themselves as icons. From their gritty indie comic book origins, various animated interpretations, and live-action appearances, the Heroes in a Half-Shell have evolved into one of the world’s most recognizable brands. This leads us to the newest film in theNinja Turtlesfranchise,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. With nearly 40 years of TMNT adaptations,Mutant Mayhemsees the turtles return with a new animation stylewhile returning to the boys' teenage antics....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 943 words · Sean Vasquez

With Ready Player One, Steven Spielberg Grappled With His Own Legacy

Ready Player Oneis a film that’s sparked more than a fair amount of discourse. TheErnest Clinenovel it’s based on, once touted as a love letter to pop culture, was critically reappraised and found wanting in multiple areas. Cline also received less than flattering reviews for his follow-up novelsArmadaandReady Player Two. And when it was announced thatSteven Spielbergwould be helming the live-action adaptation ofReady Player One, the reception was … mixed, to say the least....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Sharon Douglas

‘Archer’ Series Finale Event Teaser Reveals December Release Date

Archer’s final season may be over — but the Agency has one last mission to fulfill.Archer: Into the Cold, a special finale event, will air onFXXon December 17.Archer’s season finale, which aired on Wednesday, wrapped up some of the ongoing plots of the season, but ended on a significant cliffhanger, leaving fans to wonder what would become of the cast of the venerable animated spy comedy. They now have the answer; as announced at theArcherpanel at New York Comic Con, the series will conclude with an extra-length special,Archer: Into the Cold, which will air on December 17 on FXX, then stream onHuluthe next day....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Paul Maxwell

‘Thunderbolts*’ Blazes Past Tom Cruise’s 76% Rotten Tomatoes Legal Thriller at Global Box Office

Thunderboltsrecently wrapped up its second weekend in theaters with a $32 million domestic box office performance, a 56% drop from the previous weekend, which saw it open with $74 million. At the time of writing, the secondMarvelmovie of 2025 has grossed$127 million domesticallyand$143 million internationallyfor aworldwide total of $271 million. This $271 million globally is enough to pushThunderboltsjust pastThe Firm, the 1993 legal thriller starring a youngTom Cruisethat earned $270 million globally....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Antonio Cardenas

"It's an Aching Love": Tawny Cypress on the Power of Tai & Van's Bond in 'Yellowjackets' Season 3

[Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Yellowjackets, Season 3, Episode 4, “12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis."]Tawny Cypressis an absolute powerhouse onYellowjackets. In fact, Cypress was so immediately captivating in the hit Showtime and Paramount+ series that I frequently caught myself wondering, how have we not been getting a steady stream of Tawny content for years now? Cypress’ first main role on a TV series was playing Simone Deveaux inHeroes, but that run only lasted one season....

July 5, 2025 · 10 min · 2085 words · Diamond Davis

'Andor' Season 2: Adria Arjona Sees Bix as a "Different Character"

One of the highlights of the opening ceremony at Star Wars Celebration this week was the sizzle reel that they shared forAndorSeason 2. The series,which has been filming since November, still has quite a few months left to go with production, but that didn’t stop them from bringing something for the fans to get excited about. At the panel, they shared adazzling array of footagethat really set the scene for the upcoming and final season ofTony Gilroy’s critically acclaimed series....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Aaron Gibson

'Chucky' Images — Brad Dourif Terrorizes the White House

Brad Dourifhas been iconic in theChild’s Playuniverse since the first film in 1988. He reprised his role in theChuckyTV series and has voiced the character for three seasons. Dourif considers himself a retired actor except for anything related toChucky. For the entirety of the show’s run, Dourif has been heard but never seen as he voices the killer doll, but the latest developments tease his return to the screen. Chucky dies in Episode 6 “Panic Room”, but it is revealed that instead of being gone permanently, Chucky becomes the ghost of Charles Lee Ray, joining other ghosts in the White House....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Alexander Morris