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The times they are a-changin'. Turns out that when a global pandemic forces movie theaters around the world to close, production companies are more than happy, willing, and able to get their movies into the hands of homebodies faster than the traditional theater release windows allowed. So while we get used to commercials and trailer proclaiming “In Theaters and At-Home Soon”, we’re aiming to keep you up to date with the latest home video releases, some of which will be the typical digital/physical distribution following theatrical releases, and some of which will be the first time that most audiences get to see the title in question at all....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor Palm Springs.] For the past couple of months now, you’ve had people like me telling you to go intoPalm Springsknowing as little as possible. Now that you’ve seen the movie, hopefully you appreciated that time loop twist (it’s the premise, but the film saves it as a terrific little reveal), but the ending is where the whole film really comes together in a beautiful way and you can see what directorMax Barbakowand writerAndy Siaraare going for with their meditation on the nature of existence....

The newPetSematarymovie, the latest in a resurgence ofStephen Kingadaptations, is a tale of multiple endings. There’s the original book ending from King’s horror tome in 1983, the relatively faithful ending of the 1989 movie adaptation, and the ending that directorsKevin KölschandDennis Widmyer, and writersMatt GreenbergandJeff Buhler, ultimately chose to include in their final version of the film. But there’s another ending that audiences have yet to see. That alternate ending, which was shot and will be available for viewers who check out the movie on home video, puts a different spin on the final moments of the film and brings a different tone to the story overall....

Between her performance inRelicand everything she’s accomplished over the course of her career, it’s tough to imagineEmily Mortimerhaving been an extremely shy kid who feared being called on in class. Over the years, Mortimer has worked with some of the best of the best in the business likeMartin ScorseseandWes Craven, she wrote and starred in her own show with good friendDolly Wells, and now she’s part of the powerhouse ensemble in the phenomenal IFC Midnight release,Relic....

Hulu’s upcoming legal drama starringKim Kardashianjust received a huge update. According toVariety, the television series produced byRyan Murphyhas cast bothHalle BerryandGlenn Closein undisclosed roles. The current title of the project isAll’s Fair. However, that could change as development on the project begins to pick up the pace. As Hulu continues to find success with its wide portfolio of comedy series, the upcoming drama starring Kardashian, Berry and Close will even things out for the streaming platform....

Spoilersahead, obviously, if you haven’t watched the series finale of Disney XD’sStar Wars Rebels. It’s been a long road for the Ghost Crew. They’ve made enemies, lost allies, changed haircuts and costumes more often than I can count, and have gone from a ragtag band of rebels to the liberating heroes of an entire planet. They’ve acquired iconic weapons and legendary skills, developing strong personal relationships along the way, all while honoring and deepening the mythology that makesStar Warssuch a rich and beloved franchise....

It’s officially official:Stranger Things 4is moving out of Hawkins, Indiana. At least for a time. Theannouncement teaserthat confirmed the renewal of the wildly popular Netflix series for a fourth season hinted towards a location shift, and now Deadline confirms courtesy of a chat with Netflix’s VP of Physical ProductionPatty Whitcherthat a significant portion ofStranger ThingsSeason 4 will be shot in New Mexico. The move makes sense for a few reasons. For one, theStranger Things 3finale saw the Byers family and Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) moving out of Hawkins following Hopper’s (David Harbour) “death....

The Expanse, Amazon’s space-based, hard sci-fi series based on the novels byJames S.A. Corey, is now back for its fifth and penultimate season. The first three episodes are available to stream right now, with new episodes arriving weekly through early February, if all goes according to plan. Those first three episodes gave us plenty of Inner-Belter drama, protomolecule problems, and solo adventures for Holden, Naomi, Amos, Alex, Bobbie, Drummer, Avasarala, and more (yeah, there’s a lot going on....

Directed byJon Favreauand written byJeff Nathanson, this new telling of the 1994 Disney classicThe Lion Kinguses new techniques and technologies to bring the story to life in a whole new way. As a young lion cub, Simba (voiced byDonald Glover) idolizes his father, King Mufasa (voiced by the greatJames Earl Jones), while Scar (voiced byChiwetel Ejiofor), Mufasa’s brother and former heir to the throne, looks to seize the crown that he feels he’s owed....

Sometimes, when an artist has established themselves as a known entity with a cemented sound, they need an alternative outlet to release a new expression of truth. To experiment with a new genre or flavor of themselves, to become something anew. Though being a recognizable name is a feat worth praising, it can sometimes confine you to one-dimensionality. This is where aliases and secret identities come into play,where artists can approach music as fun again....

Through 20 seasons of adrenaline-fueled adventures on the Bearing Sea, one three-minute sequence caughtDeadliest Catchviewers by surprise – a brutal rogue wave slammed into Fishing Vessel Wizard, asTHREEofCaptain Keith Colburn’s crew members were injured in a single incident! With the camera capturing the devastating blow, the entire front of the ship was engulfed by water. Knowing how terrifying it looked from the wheelhouse, Captain Keith lifted the phone, looking for communication from his crew ashe feared that someone could have been whisked overboard....

Renny Harlinhas nurtured quite the reputation in Hollywood over the years. He has achieved it all, from mega-hits to legendary bombs and everything in between.Die Hard 2is still a firm favorite with action fans,Cutthroat Islandis still considered one of the biggest flops of all time, andDeep Blue Sea, as silly as it is, is remembered as one of the most decent shark movies outside ofJaws. Now, in the horror realm, he’s brought usThe Strangers: Chapter 1, the first film in a prequel trilogy that is part of the series initiated byBryan Bertinowith the 2008 filmThe Strangers....

At the 45th New York Film Festival,Martin Scorsesedeclared that “Gene Tierneyis one of the most underrated actresses of the Golden Era.“His statement was part of his introductionto a screening of the 1945 filmLeave Her to Heaven, in which Tierney commands top billing. It’s hard to argue with Martin Scorsese, but this is a special case of no lies detected. Tierney portrayed complex women throughout her career butwent against type forLeave Her to Heavento impressive effect....