Space Jam 2 Director Malcolm D. Lee on Ryan Coogler’s Involvement and WB Cameos

WithSpace Jam: A New Legacynow playing in theaters and streaming on HBO Max, I recently spoke with directorMalcolm D. Leeabout making theSpace Jamsequel. As you’ve seenin the trailers,Space Jam: A New Legacysees LeBron James, along with his son Dom (Cedric Joe), trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I. played by Don Cheadle. It’s up to James to get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the Toon Squad gang to victory over the A....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Megan Freeman

Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Set for December 2020 Release

Steven Spielberg’s new take on the classic musicalWest Side Storyfinally has a release date, as Disney announced it will release the film on Jul 04, 2025 – when the studio has no plans to release aStar WarsorAvatarmovie. Ansel Elgortand talented newcomerRachel Zeglerare set to star as Tony and Maria, the star-crossed couple at the center of this timeless love story. The rest of the cast includesRita Moreno(Valentina),Ariana DeBose(Anita),David Alvarez(Bernardo),Josh Andrés Rivera(Chino),Ana Isabelle(Rosalia),Mike Faist(Riff),Corey Stoll(Lieutenant Schrank) andBrian dʼArcy James(Sergeant Krupke)....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Ronald Booker

The 10 HBO Shows with the Most Original Premises, Ranked

“What’s it about?” Every television recommendation has been met with those three words. With so much great TV, audiences want to make sure they are investing their time (and money) in a show that’s worth it. Is the premise similar enough to something they already like, or is it just out-there enough to intrigue them? Understandably, a familiar or easily understood premise can comfort the audience and pre-assure them of what they are getting into....

July 5, 2025 · 10 min · 1945 words · Scott Fowler

The 8 Greatest Vampire Movies and Shows on Peacock Right Now

Over the last few years, we have witnessed a resurgence of the Universal Classic Monsters. Ignoring the attemptedDark Universe, we got incredible monster reimaginings such asTheInvisible Manin 2020,Chris McKay’sRenfield(which is a semi-sequel to the iconicBela LugosiDraculafilm), and earlier this year, we got a fascinating remake ofTheWolf ManstarringJulia Garner. Yes, monster fans have been eating good lately, but none have satisfied us ravenous consumers likeRobert Eggers’resurrection of the vampire classic that started it all,Nosferatu....

July 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · James Velasquez

The Crazy Casa Amor Twist on 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Is Exactly What the Show Needed

Casa Amor is a pivotal point in anyLove Islandseason. The couples are divided by gender, with one group leaving the main villa to test out a new location in Casa Amor,filled with tempting new Bombshellsto meet. Meanwhile, the second group of Islanders remains back at the main Villa, where they are also introduced to a group of new potential connections. This year, theLove Island USAproducers have found a way tomaximize the Casa Amor dramain Season 7....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · David Martinez

The Film Drama That Sparked Audrey Hepburn and Givenchy's Lifelong Friendship and Collaboration

Audrey Hepburn’s timeless elegancedidn’t just happen by chance —it was the result of one of the most legendary collaborations in fashion and film history.In 1953, while preparing for her role inSabrina, Hepburn sought the perfect wardrobe to reflect her character’s transformation from a shy girl to a sophisticated woman. EnterHubert de Givenchy, a young French designer whose effortless, chic designswould not only shape Hepburn’s image but also define a new era thatmerged Hollywood glamour with Parisian sophistication....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Joshua Mendoza

The Guilty Review: Single-Location Thriller Becomes Tragedy

I like checking out movies where the director leans into restrictions, because those restrictions usually foster creativity.Gustav Möller’sThe Guiltyuses the restriction of space, keeping its protagonist confined to an emergency services dispatch station, and largely tethered to a phone. Despite a limited setting, Möller makes the most of his drama, keeping the action tense due to a powerful story and a tremendous performance from lead actorJakob Cedergren. However, a late twist threatens to derail the entire picture by reducing supporting characters to mere plot points to serve the arc of the protagonist....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Jasmin Oconnor

The Last of Us Episode 3 Easter Eggs

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us Episode 3 and mild spoilers for The Last of Us Part I.The first two episodes ofThe Last of Ushave been incredibly faithful to the source material. The video game and HBO series have hit the same character beats and even kept the same dialogue in specific moments. That all changes this week with Episode 3. Here, we have our first significant departure fromThe Last of Us Part I, with the show charting its own path....

July 5, 2025 · 4 min · 815 words · Kenneth Martinez

The Last of Us: Craig Mazin on Playing Up the Games' Narrative for TV

Hopes are high for HBO’s next series,The Last of Us, not only because it is an adaptation of the very popular Naughty Dog video game, but because it looks like a faithful one. The crowd at CCXP Brazil went crazy after watching the first trailer of the series, further raising the bar. The series featuresPedro PascalandBella Ramseyas Joel and Ellie, respectively, and is made by original game writer/directorNeil Druckmannand showrunnerCraig Mazin....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Barbara Walker

The Suicide Squad Casts David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man

James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadis shaping up to be a very different beast than its predecessor. The upcoming sequel/reboot will bring back Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Amanda Walker (Viola Davis) along with adding new facesIdris ElbaandJohn Cenafor unspecified roles. But now it looks like in addition to the old gallery of villains, Gunn is really going all in with some loony picks for the cast. According toTHR, Gunn has castAnt-ManactorDavid Dastmalchianto play Polka-Dot Man....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Cynthia Johnson DVM

The Time Machine: Andy Muschietti to Direct New Sci-fi Movie

Now thatIThelmerAndy Muschiettiand producerBarbara Muschiettihave moved into post-production on the much-anticipated sequelIT: Chapter 2, the filmmaking (and sibling) duo are wasting no time lining up their next projects. Deadline reports that Warner Bros, Paramount Pictures and Appian Way are teaming with the Muschiettis to develop a new take onThe Time Machine, inspired byH.G. Wells’ sci-fi time travel classic. The Muschiettis have written a treatment for the film for Andy Muschietti to direct and Barbara Muschietti to produce, alongside Appian Way’sJennifer DavissonandLeonardo Dicaprio....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Randy Perkins

The Tourist Trailer Shows an Amnesiac Jamie Dornan Trapped in Australia

HBO Max has released a new trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming six-episode seriesThe Tourist. The trailer begins with a man (Jamie Dornan) driving down a lonely road in Australia. A semi-truck is driving behind him and then crashes into his car. The man later wakes up in a hospital. After being asked what his name is by one of the hospital’s staff, he tells them that he doesn’t know and realizes that he has amnesia....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jeremy Reynolds

This 1940s Oscar Winner Had the Most Bizarre 1970s Horror Movie Career

Ray Millandwas just 20 years old when he made an uncredited appearance as an extra in the 1928 silent film version ofMoulin Rouge, but it was the start of a movie and television career that would last nearly six decades and earn him theBest Actor Oscaralong the way. The Welsh actor, who crossed the pond to become one of Hollywood’s most well-known leading men, made his mark in everything from light comedies to war movies and action-adventure epics....

July 5, 2025 · 8 min · 1559 words · Ronald Johnson