Daniel Craig Returning for Bond 25

Yesterday, we learned that EON had set a release date forJames Bond 25, but we didn’t know the distributor, the director, or ifDaniel Craigwould return. I speculated that he might be done because of the length between movies and that he seems to have grown tired of playing the role. But I was wrong! According toThe New York Times, “two people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to avoid conflicts with Eon and MGM,” say that Craig is coming back, and since the Times is pretty trustworthy publication (as opposed to DanielCraigShouldAlwaysBeBond....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Sandra Gilbert

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's New Movie Solidifies Itself as One of Their Best on Rotten Tomatoes

One of the most acclaimed actor-director duos in the history of American cinema reunited this week with the filmHighest 2 Lowest. Directed bySpike Leeand headlined byDenzel Washington, it has turned out to betheir top-rated film ever, which is no mean feat, considering they’ve delivered classics such asMalcolm XandInside Manin the past.Highest 2 Lowestmarks Apple’ssecond theatrical play of the year, following the record-breaking success of the sports dramaF1. Unlike that film, directed byJoseph Kosinski, headlined byBrad Pittand released by Warner Bros....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Nicholas Adams

Did ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ Just Connect to ‘Star Wars: Visions’?

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorIt’s been a big couple of weeks for theStar Warsfranchise, with the hugely anticipated video game sequelStar Wars Jedi: Survivorgarnering plenty of acclaim and the equally anticipated second volume of the animated anthology seriesStar Wars: Visionsalready getting “breathtaking” praise. Although Lucasfilm has repeatedly made clear that Star Wars: Visions is not canonical, giving a greater sense of creative freedom to various legendary animation studios,Star Wars Jedi: Survivormay have made an element from the Emmy-nominated series canon....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Christopher Obrien

Ellen Page, Paris Berelc to Star in Video Game eSports Movie 1UP

Sports movies? Often very good! Video game movies? Um, bit of a spotty track record? Movies about video games?Rare, but def some gems hidden in there!Now what happens if we mix all of these genres together and add two stars of Netflix’s most recent hits? You might have something like the upcoming film1UP. PerVariety,1UPstarsParis Berelc(Hubie Halloween) as a college eSports gamer — eSports being competitive video gaming played and consumed much like regular sports — who quits her university’s mostly-male team due to their rampant sexism (rampant sexism in the gaming community?...

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Valerie Stein

Emmanuel Lubezki on 'The Revenant', ‘Children of Men’, IMAX

If you love movies, you’d better knowEmmanuel Lubezki’sname. That’s because as the cinematographer ofGravity,Birdman,Children of Men,Y Tu Mamá También,The Tree of Life,The New World,Sleepy Hallow, and a host of other great looking movies, Chivo (his nickname) has won back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Achievement in Cinematography and is definitely going to be nominated again for his unbelievable work on directorAlejandro G. Iñárritu’sThe Revenant. As you’ve seen in the trailers or any of the footage Fox has released, Lubezki’s breathtaking cinematography is one of the major selling points because he shot the film using only natural light and in locations never seen in the movies....

June 9, 2025 · 13 min · 2558 words · Megan Harris

Falcon and Winter Soldier: Why Giving Sam Wilson a Backstory Matters

The Falcon and the Winter Soldierwill focus on the past of Sam Wilson (AnthonyMackie) and his identity as a Black superhero, according toKevin Feige. In an interview forVarietyahead of the new Marvel Disney+ show’s premiere, Feige talked about what fans can expect to learn about the past of Sam, one of its lead characters, and how it will all fit in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the events ofAvengers: Endgame....

June 9, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Andrew Smith

Friday Box Office: Ready Player One, Acrimony Lead the Pack

Easter weekend isn’t exactly the promisingbox officebonanza that Thanksgiving break is but that shouldn’t downplay the potential for big movies to really break out over the three-day sprint. Indeed,Steven Spielberg’sReady Player Oneis already firmly at the front of the pack with a total of $27.2 million, culled from early showings and a Thursday opening; on Friday alone, it made some $15.2 million. As of right now, Spielberg’s latest is looking toward a $50 million weekend, if audiences continue to funnel in to see his adaptation ofErnest Cline’s beloved novel....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Lori Roberts

George Lucas Secretly Replaced Darth Vader in Star Wars

WhileJames Earl Jonesmay be the actor best associated Darth Vader, the baritone thespian only ever lent his voice to the formidableStar Warsvillain. On set, several actors have donned the iconic Sith’s suit, includingHayden ChristenseninRevenge of the SithandObi-Wan Kenobi, andDaniel NaprousinRogue One. Vader’s original actor, who even preceded James Earl Jones' voice casting, wasDavid Prowse— an English bodybuilder-turned-actor who wore the suit in all three of the original trilogy’s films. At the end ofReturn of the Jedi, however, when Luke takes off Vader’s helmet to reveal the redeemed villain’s face, it is conspicuously not Prowse’s mug underneath the mask....

June 9, 2025 · 5 min · 984 words · Jared Malone

Giancarlo Esposito’s AMC Series 'Parish' Cancelled After One Season

Another day, another show gone too soon, but we have to say we saw this one coming.Parishhas reached the end of the road as AMC has dropped the axe on the crime dramawhich starredGiancarlo Espositoin the lead, titular role. Season 1 of the show only just premiered in March, with the final episode airing in May, but it appearsAMCdidn’t need too much time to finalize its decision. In addition to theBreaking Badalum,Parishalso starredZackary Momohas New Orleans gangster The Horse,Paula Malcomsonas Parish’s wife,Skeet Ulrichas Gary Parish’s old pal, Colin, andIvan Mbakopas The Horse’s brother, Zenzo....

June 9, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Michael Thompson

Grease Pink Ladies Prequel Teaser Reveals 2023 Release

Grease is the word in 2023 as Paramount+ started off the new year with a teaser forGrease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, the prequel series to the movie musical. The upcoming series stays true to the source material of the 1978 classicGrease, taking place at Rydell High four years before those “Summer Nights” brought Danny and Sandy together.The streaming service shared the teaser trailer on Twitter, showing the process of sewing together one of the iconic jackets belonging to the pink ladies and giving audiences a sneak peek at the new series streaming soon....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Jonathon Kirby

Guardians of the Galaxy 2: Kurt Russell Eyed for Major Role

We knew Marvel was going big in terms of casting forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2when we learned thatMatthew McConaugheyturned down a key part, but now the studio has their eye on another veteran actor with swagger to spare. PerThe Wrap,Kurt Russellis wanted for amajorrole in the film, one that I’m wary to outright say here because it may in fact be a spoiler. If you want to know the character Russell is being eyed to play, scroll over the text below....

June 9, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Jason Cox

How 3 First-Time Filmmakers Got Their Paranoid Neo-Noir Into Cannes

At this year’sFantastic Festin Austin, Texas, Collider’sPerri Nemiroffmet the trio behindGazer, a driving neo-noir that was the very definition of a team effort. Co-writer, director, and producerRyan J. Sloan, co-writer, star, and producerAriella Mastroianni, and cinematographerMatheus Bastosstopped by to chat about the journey from their two-year shoot to the World Premiere at the Cannes Film Festival to sharing their film with the Fantastic Fest crowd. Gazerfollows Frankie Rhodes (Mastroianni), a woman with a rare condition that complicates her perception of time....

June 9, 2025 · 19 min · 3986 words · Brian Brown

iPhone 16 Pro Max Product Breakdown

The iPhone 16 Pro Max was released on June 17, 2025, after much anticipation. Apple continues its tradition of innovative updates with this model, focusing on advancements in design, display, camera technology, and overall performance. These enhancements aim to provide users with an immersive and efficient experience. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Release Date, New Features & Expectations iPhone 16 Pro Max Release Date The iPhone 16 Pro Max officially launched on August 19, 2025, with pre-orders starting on September 13 and in-store availability beginning September 20....

June 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · John Goodwin