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Fans ofDoctor Who, rejoice as Titan Entertainment has some new goodies for you. The merchandising arm of Titan Entertainment unveiled new show-related merchandise which will be exclusively available during the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con. While most studios like Disney, Marvel Studios, and Netflix are sitting out the Hall H presentation of the fan convention due tothe ongoing WGA strike, which looks like, will be soonjoined by SAG AFTRA, companies are still looking to capitalize on merchandise, immersive experiences and comic books and graphic novels....

While period pieces have always made for strong television and film projects, the impact they had on entertainment in 2023 continues in 2024. With releases likeMasters of the Air,Napoleon, and the upcoming seriesFranklin, Apple TV+ has solidified itself as a master of historical drama. Directed byTimothy Van Patten(The Sopranos) and starring Academy Award winnerMichael Douglasin the title role, the series will focus on a particular moment in Benjamin Franklin’s political career, when, at the age of 70, he created the Franco-American Alliance during the American Revolution....

Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Episode 5, Endure and Survive.After many somber moments in the previous episodes,The Last of UsEpisode 5, ‘Endure and Survive,’ revisited the much familiar action sequences the games are known for and also introduced a new type of infected, the Bloaters. Episode 4 had given viewers a hint of what lies underground which Kathleen decides to deal with later, but the new episode brings out theBloater with fire and a bang....

Taking to TikTok Live, formerTeen MomstarJenelle Evansripped into her ex,David Eason, and his current girlfriend,Kenleigh Heatwole, for their part in the attempted burglary of her property. Back in October 2024,Evans accused Eason of trespassing and theftof the property that they once shared.He was ultimately clearedby the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina as they determined nothing had been taken that was not allowed to be. Evans had revealed thatthe protective order against Eason had been extendedand used the alleged break-in as a reason to extend the need for protection....

John Wellshas been a driving force behind several successful drama shows in the last thirty years. FromERandTheWest WingtoShamelessandAnimal Kingdom, Wells has a knack for boarding visionary shows. The seasoned writer, showrunner, and executive producer recently executive-produced Max’s hit seriesThe Pitt. He has set his next project, a drama series based onJhumpa Lahiri’s collection of short stories.Unaccustomed Earthhas been ordered to series at the global streaming platform Netflix with Wells as executive producer alongside writer/executive producerMadhuri Shekar(3 Body Problem)....

The future of breakfast is on the line in the first trailer forJerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut,Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story. Featuring a loaded ensemble that includes Seinfeld alongsideMelissa McCarthyand adisgruntledHugh Grantin a Tony the Tiger costume, the film will tell the story of the bitter feud between Kellogg’s and Post that led to the birth of the frosted pastry of many flavors sold on store shelves today. Instead of telling the story like a straight biopic, however, Seinfeld and company are embracing the chaos, taking inspiration from his joke about Pop-Tarts shared in his23 Hours to Killspecial....

Writing a good movie character can be a tough task. More often than not, the characters that go down in history as audience favorites have an emotionally resonant arc, a vivid personality that makes them feel truly alive, and a compelling motivation that audiences can relate to. What’s particularly fun, however, is when a screenwriter writes a character who’s a writer, adding something of a meta angle, even if the film isn’t necessarily meta itself....

Acclaimed directorWes Andersonhas returned withThe Phoenician Scheme,a dark comedy which follows a wealthy, corrupt businessman (Benicio del Toro) who has appointed his only daughter out of his ten children, a 20-year-old nun named Liesl (Mia Threapleton), as the heir to his estate in an attemptto make amends with her and protect his empire after multiple attempts on his life, then launches a new financial scheme. Like many of Anderson’s other films,it boasts an impressive ensemble cast, includingsome actorsAnderson has worked with a few times already, as well as his signature visual style....

[Note: This is a reprint of Adam’s review from the Toronto International Film Festival; 45 Years is currently playing in select cities] Does the longevity of a marriage indicate its quality, or is it simply a marker of time, weighed down by the same issues that plague many other marriages? This question is put to the test in writer/directorAndrew Haigh’s intimate, emotionally haunting drama45 Years, which offers a portrait of a marriage during the week of a couple’s 45th wedding anniversary....

Note: This is a re-post of ourA Star Is Bornreview from the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is now playing in wide release. Over the past weekend, I made a point to familiarize myself with the other remakes of 1937’sA Star Is Born—1954’s version starringJudy GarlandandJames Mason, and 1976’s version starringBarbra StreisandandKris Kristofferson. With his directorial debut, co-writer/actor/co-producer/co-songwriter/directorBradley Cooperhas surpassed those efforts by seizing on their best elements and retuning them for 2018....

Alan Cumming, the Emmy-winning host ofThe Traitorsis revealingwhat really goes on behind the scenesas he selects the show’s Traitors. While it might look like the host makes the decision by tapping the contestants on their shoulders, the process is far more lengthy and complexthan just that! According to Cumming, he needs to make sure that the traitors he picks canstrike a balance between conflict and team spiritto ruthlessly take down the Faithfuls....

Few modern actors are as beloved by audiences and highly regarded by critics asLeonardo DiCaprio. The Oscar winner rose to prominence in the ’90s, becoming one of the most popular young heartthrobs with movies likeRomeo + JulietandTitanic. The 2000s saw him earn considerable critical acclaim and begin a successful collaboration withMartin Scorsesein movies likeThe AviatorandThe Departed, cementing himself as a true power player in the industry. However, DiCaprio reached a new level of acclaim in the 2010s, thanks to a strong succession of movies that became modern cinematic icons....

Warner Bros.’ DC movieAquamancrossed the $200 million domestic mark on New Year’s Day, solidifying the film’s status as a bona fide hit. Many were skeptical that the film could fare as well as it did during the holiday corridor—myself included—butAquamanhas proved to bethebig hit of the season, overshadowing more family friendly fare likeMary Poppins ReturnsandBumblebee. Aquamanfinished Tuesday with a domestic total of $216.3 million, which puts it on track to easily surpass the lifetime domestic total ofJustice League, which stands at $229 million....