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WithThe Perks of Being a WallflowerdirectorStephen Chbosky’sfantastic new film,Wonder, opening in theaters this weekend, I recently got to speak withJulia RobertsandOwen Wilson. They talked about why they both wanted to be involved in telling this story, the great positive message of the film, what it was like working withJacob Tremblay, and more. If you’re not familiar withWonder, the film is based on the novel of the same name byR.J. Palacioand stars Tremblay as Auggie, a young boy born with facial differences that, until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school....

Today, various movie sites got a newKong: Skull Islandposter in the mail, but it wasn’t just decoration for their walls. As the folks atCSdiscovered, the poster’s tagline to “Bring the Truth to Light” is quite literal. If you shine a black light on the poster, secrets will be revealed. Specifically, the poster is covered with notations from the organization MONARCH, which you may recall was the secret government organization in 2014’sGodzilla....

Editor’s Note: The following contains Minions: The Rise of Gru spoilers.Gru and the Minions are back at it, unleashing their villainy across theaters everywhere inMinions: The Rise of Gru.In thisMinionssequel,Despicable Meprequel, 11-year-old Gru (Steve Carell) is desperate to join the Vicious 6, a notorious supervillain squad that’s just ousted its long-time leader, Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin). And while Gru is very fond of his Minions (Pierre Coffin), the delightfully silly henchmen helping him build his first basement lair, trial and error his first set of weapons, and all around supporting his novice supervillainy efforts, joining the Vicious 6 is something Gru very much thinks he needs to do alone....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforMortal Kombat.] Mortal Kombatexploded into our collective hearts this past weekend, delivering the singular experience we’ve been craving since the pandemic began. Namely, it turns out we all want to watch wizards kick each other to death, and for a brief few hours we were united by the bonds of stratospheric karate gore and ludicrously dense fantasy worldbuilding. After watching directorSimon McQuoid’s undeniable masterpiece no less than 3 times in a 24-hour period, I have shed the shackles binding me to this reality and have ascended to a higher plane of existence in which I experience all history simultaneously....

Disney seems to be happy with Marvel Cinematic Universe’sMoon Knight, as series writerSabir Pirzadais officially developing a Nova project for the company. While there’s little information about the project so far,Deadlineinforms thatNovawill probably focus on Richard Rider, the first human to wear the mantle of Nova in Marvel Comics. In the comics, Richard Rider is a teenage superhero who gets his powers after receiving a cosmic helmet from the hands of a dying member of the Nova Corps, the force responsible for keeping order across the galaxy....

One of the neater aspects ofPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Taleswas the design of Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem) and his band of ghost soldiers. The movie utilized a neat kind of underwater effect so that the partial bodies of the soldiers would always seem to be submerged even when they were on dry land. It was a nice way of differentiating this group of baddies from the skeleton pirates of the first film, Davy Jones’ crew from the second two films, and whatever the hell the bad guys were in the completely forgettable fourth movie....

Loungefly fans,get ready to say “Aloha!” to your next obsession. The beloved accessory brand is back with another must-have Disney collection, and this time it’s all about everyone’s favourite blue experiment from outer space — Stitch. Launching thisFriday, May 16 at 8am PT, Loungefly’s all-newLilo & Stitchembroidered floral collection blends tropical vibes, high-end design, and just the right amount of chaos (in the best possible way). Collider is delighted to exclusively reveal the brand-new collection in celebration of therelease of the movie, which includes embroidered backpacks, a convertible tote, crossbody, wallet, mystery charms, and even a sporty new tee....

When we last reported onBlade Runner 2, we heard that Ryan Gosling was in talks to star alongsideHarrison Fordin the upcoming sequel toRidley Scott’s 1982 sci-fi movie. Since that time, things have been quiet, although we’ve spoken withBlade Runner 2’sdirectorDenis Villeneuve(Sicario) andcinematographerRoger Deakins. This past weekend, Steve spoke with Gosling for the actor’s new filmThe Big Short, and got casting confirmation. First up, here’s the video: Gosling was pretty tight-lipped about the whole affair....

I’ll give Shia LaBeouf this: when his acting career went down the tubes and his personal struggles kept landing him in trouble with the law, he didn’t descend into straight-to-video purgatory. Instead, LaBeouf has struggled mightily to prove to all of us that he is a serious artist, and yet faceplants harder and harder every time he attempts to do so. AfterplagiarizingDan Clowesfor a short film,gave a plagiarized apology,then criticized copyright lawsrather than acknowledge he had initially tried to pass someone else’s creativity off as his own, and finally went out on a red carpetwearing a paper bag on his headwith the word “I am not famous anymore....

Actor extraordinaireJake Gyllenhaalreturned to Studio 8H last night with musical guestCamila Cabelloto hostSaturday Night Livefifteen years after his hosting debut. Over the last 30 years, Gyllenhaal has developed an impressive career on both the stage and screen. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Gyllenhaal was immersed in the world of entertainment from day one. Brought up by two creative parents, his fatherStephen Gyllenhaalan Emmy-nominated director, and his motherNaomi Foner, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, it’s easy to see why Jake would be so drawn to the arts....

Last year saw the box office success ofPAW Patrol: The Movie, a theatrical film based on the hit animated show, so it was really no surprise when a sequel gotannounced last November.PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movieis set to be released in October 2023, and recently it was announced that Academy Award-nominated actressTaraji P. Hensonwill be joining the voice cast. The original series the films are based on first aired on Nickelodeon in 2013....

So you’re browsing throughNetflix, looking for something to watch, but you’re in the mood for something light. Netflix’s massive library can be intimidating, especially when you’re looking for agoodcomedy amidst a sea of subpar entries in the genre. Not to fear, though, because we here at Collider have you covered. Below, we’ve curated a list of the very best comedies on Netflix right now. We’ve got everything from silly buddy comedies, big splashy commercial comedies, more esoteric indies, and even a couple of films that toe the line between comedy and drama....

Typically, if an actor is playing a character under a mask or helmet, you’d imagine that actor is actually under that mask or helmet. Logical, right? But in theStar Warsuniverse, it is often not the case. Darth Vader was notably performed byDavid Prowsephysically andJames Earl Jonesvocally in the original trilogy. And more recently, as researched by our very ownLiz Shannon Miller for Vulture, we learned thatPedro Pascalrarely physically performed the role ofThe Mandalorianfor the Disney+ series on season 1....