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Anime is currently one of the most thriving industries in the world right now, and both manga and their animated adaptations have seen exponential growth over the last couple of decades. The variety and meticulousness with which they are written even surprises longtime manga readers, which is one of the reasons why anime appeals to a wide range of viewers; there is something for everyone. Every anime show has some element of science or pseudo-science to various degrees, some more than others....

“You made a scene, didn’t you?” Those are the first words out of Natasha Romanoff’s mouth in the newestBlack Widowclip that was released online by Disney. With just a few days left until the long-awaited film is released, the marketing machine is building hype forScarlett Johansson’s final go-around as Romanoff, releasing a new clip from the film via their YouTube channel. In the one-minute clip, which opens on Natasha andFlorence Pugh’s Yelena Belova flying a helicopter, audiences can seeDavid Harbour(Stranger Things) as Alexei Shostakov, breaking free of a prison in the middle of a snowy wilderness....

[Note: This is a re-post of myCertain Womenreview from the 2016 New York Film Festival. The film opens in limited release this weekend.] Thank goodness forKelly Reichardt. Having long built a career on doing quite a lot with very little, after twenty-two years, the filmmaker has managed to deliver what could be her most understated and emotionally involving yet. A narrative triptych surrounding four women;Certain Women, to be exact, whose emotional complexities and unbreakable courage make Reichardt’s latest an unmistakably thoughtful and singular exploration of the female experience....

From creator/executive producer/writer/directorDanny McBride, executive producer/directorJody Hilland executive producer/directorDavid Gordon Green, the HBO comedy seriesThe Righteous Gemstonestells the story of a world-famous televangelist family that has as much of a tradition with greed and deviance as they do with charitable work. And with blackmailers seeking to sully the reputation of eldest son Jesse Gemstone (McBride), patriarch Eli’s (John Goodman) plans to expand the family’s empire could be in jeopardy. While at the HBO portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour, Collider got the opportunity to sit down with Danny McBride and co-starCassidy Freeman(who plays Jesse’s ambitious wife, Amber), who talked about putting together such a great cast, the warm and inviting atmosphere that allowed for creative freedom, what it means to be a Gemstone, either by blood or by marriage, the challenges of shooting the big baptism scene, and finding the show’s tricky tone....

The Fox drama seriesDeputyfollows Bill Hollister (Stephen Dorff), a fifth-generation lawman who suddenly finds himself running the Los Angeles Country Sheriff’s Department when the elected Sheriff dies and a rule that dates back to the Wild West puts him in charge. And while the pursuit of justice is his number one priority, being in this new position teaches him that doing what he feels is right can ruffle more than a few feathers....

Apple consistently improves its products, and the jump from AirPods 2 toAirPods 3is no exception. The third generation of AirPods brings enhancements that may excite those looking for a more advanced audio experience. One of the main questions potential buyers may have is whether the new features and improvements of the AirPods 3 justify its price over the more budget-friendly AirPods 2. Customers considering an upgrade or new purchase are met with differences in design, battery life, and sound capabilities....

Speaking with Collider’s Editor-in-ChiefSteven WeintraubatToronto International Film Festival’s(TIFF) Collider Media Studio,David FurnishandR. J. Cutlerdiscussed their latest documentary,Elton John: Never Too Late. From the potential for new albums to Elton John’s love for new artists likeChappell Roan, John’s husband Furnish dished on what’s next for the beloved musician.Elton John: Never Too Lateis a co-production betweenDisney+andElton John’s production company Rocket Pictures, and was first shown to audiences at TIFF on June 16, 2025....

Last week, if you were following along with our bevy ofComic-Con 2016 coverage, you know that we finally learned the identity ofKurt Russell’s character in the Marvel sequelGuardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. Of course, when Russell was first cast all the trades reported that he’d be playing Peter Quill’s father, but we still didn’t know exactly who that might be. Speculation ran rampant about a number of comics characters, but writer/directorJames Gunntook to the Comic-Con stage last week to reveal that yes, Kurt Russell is playingChris Pratt’s father, but also,he’s playing Ego the Living Planet....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersfor the entirety ofWandaVision.] In the end, the truth about what was happening onWandaVisionwas actually the simplest explanation. But it’s no exaggeration to say that, for the duration of the series' nine-episode arc, theories and speculation ran amok. From social media debates to YouTube videos to cast interviews to numerous articles positing which character would have a surprise cameo in the not-so-quiet little town of Westview, New Jersey, fans were participating in a conversation that only the weekly release of a TV show can provide — and taking advantage of the brief respite before new episodes to speculate about every possibility imaginable....

With roles in acclaimed titles likeOppenheimerandBlack Mirrorhelping him make a comeback of sorts to the mainstream media,Josh Hartnettis already teasing one of his upcoming projects: The next movie by acclaimed directorM. Night Shyamalan(Knock at the Cabin). The thriller, which is currently in production, is slated to premiere on June 07, 2025 and is titled simplyTrap. On the red carpet before the SAG Awards last night, Hartnett talked toIndieWireabout the movie and his role in it....

Joe Alwynaccomplished what every drama kids dreams of — and he did it before he even finished school. The 25-year-old North London-born actor was studying at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama when he auditioned and landed the title role inBilly Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk, directed byAng Lee. During a paired interview with Collider at the New York press junket for the film, he sat next to his co-starKristen Stewart, just a year older than him and already a prominent member of Hollywood’s younger generation of actors....

Gravitas Ventures has released the trailer forLast Words, and Collider can exclusively premiere the first look at the sci-fi drama film that is set to premiere in mid-December. Set in the year 2085, the story follows a young man who embarks on a long journey to find human communities after most of the population gets destroyed by a massive event. The trailer reveals a gloomy society in which human interaction is rare and most places in the world have become either wastelands or ruins after a virus devastated the planet....

From series creatorShannon Tindle(Kubo and the Two Strings,Coraline) and directorPeter Ramsey(Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) the Netflix limited seriesLost Ollieis a four-episode epic adventure across the countryside that a lost toy embarks on, to be reunited with the boy who is his best friend. Facing many dangers along the way, the sweet and charming handmade stuffed rabbit named Ollie (voiced byJonathan Groff) will overcome his fears, as long as they lead him back to young Billy (Kesler Talbot) and the magical bond they share....