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The Little Mermaidis being adapted once again, and this time, it’s not byDisney. Anime studio Kinema Citrus has released its trailer forGoodbye, Lara, an upcoming series that reimagines theHans Christian Andersenfairy taleThe Little Mermaid, set in modern-day Japan. The project was first announced in 2024, and is scheduled for release in 2026. The trailer features familiar scenes recognizable in any adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid. A mermaid named Lara saves someone in the ocean and takes them back to shore....

Walton Gogginsis a character actor known for seemingly everything from gritty Westerns (Justified) toDanny McBridecomedies (Vice PrincipalsandThe Righteous Gemstones). In anticipation of his performance inFalloutand the upcoming third season ofThe White Lotus, now’s the perfect time to analyze the actor whose experience extends fromTarantino moviestoMarvel moviesand beyond. Butthere’s one Walton Goggins role that proved not only how versatile an actor he is, but also how seriously and sensitively he tackles even the most surprising characters to come his way: Venus Van Dam inSons of Anarchy....

Brad Pittis often mentioned when discussing “character actors with the bodies of leading men,” and the same description could apply toChanning Tatum.Although Tatum got his start in a series of romantic comedies that didn’t exactly give him much room to flex his acting muscles, he subsequently appeared in more challenging projects thanks tohis recurring partnership withSteven Soderbergh.Tatum’s inherent charisma made him more interesting as a character actor, as he was able to subvert his star persona by taking on challenging roles that required more immersion....

Cillian Murphyis fresh off hisfirst Academy Awardfor his performance in Universal Pictures’Oppenheimer— and he isn’t done with starring roles for the studio just yet. The actor is attached to star in Universal’s adaptation of the bookBlood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America,according toDeadline. With Murphy now one of the most desired actors in Hollywood, it should come as no surprise that this adaptation was reportedly developed as a starring & producing vehicle for him....

Crimson Peakis definitely a passion project for directorGuillermo del Toro. He loves gothic romances, he seems to have spared no expense in creating his vision, and got great actors to appear in the film. It is a genre that has not been in fashion for a while, which may explain why the film didn’t make much of a ripple in terms of box office, but as the film is deeply committed to its vision, it may yet find its audience....

We’re now just over a week away from the release of the second season ofMarvel’s Daredevilon Netflix, so what better time to spoil one of the season’s better surprises? I kid, but it is odd that Netflix would wait until now to unveil comics-appropriate costumes for new additions The Punisher and Elektra.Jon Bernthalfills the role of the antihero The Punisher, who provides something of a counterpoint to Daredevil’s justice-serving as Frank Castle has no qualms with killing those that do wrong....

While there are plenty of podcasts that are just essentially 21st century versions of ‘zines, others have really revived investigative journalism. True crime stories in particular have found a great new platform to regale us with their intricate narratives, heightening our connection to the stories by often including interviews with the people that the story is actually about. The biggest hit of recent years was the first season ofSerial, which – while extremely compelling – also didn’t provide listeners with any closure (and was followed-up not by another unknown crime, but one with too much exposure)....

FaceTime has transformed video calls with the addition of interactivehand gesturesin iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.These gestures create instant 3D effects and animations during calls by recognizing simple hand movements like thumbs up, peace signs, and heart shapes. Modern Apple devices now detect eight distinct hand gestures during FaceTime calls, adding playful visual elements to conversations. The feature works across iPhones, iPads, and Apple Silicon Macs, creating a unified experience for users on different devices....

Nothing says “Celebrate the release digital, Blu-ray, and DVD release ofFreaky” quite like sharing an exclusive deleted scene. That’s right: We’re preparing for the the release of the latest horror comedy from director and co-writerChristopher Landon(Happy Death Day) with some exclusive new content. Specifically, a deleted scene featuring the heroes of thisFreakytale. If you’re a big fan ofFreakyand understand the unique pain of a particularly troublesome Uber driver, then this deleted scene is for you....

The Fairly Oddparentsare getting a live-action reboot, with filming set to begin this June in Los Angeles, asDiscussing Filmsreveals. The new series is the latest revival based on Nickelodeon classic shows, as Paramount+ tries to boost their exclusive content library and become an essential streaming service. The reboot ofThe Fairly OddParentswill bring original creatorButch Hartmanback as an executive producer together withFred Siebert, producer of huge animation classics such asAdventure TimeandDexter’s Laboratory....

Despite a casting controversy involving an old friend ofShane Blackand a generally lukewarm-to-wtf response from critics,The Predatorlooks to be the winner in its opening weekend. 20th Century Fox’s sci-fi sequel took in $10.5 million on Friday, on track for a $25 million debut. The Predator, which debuts more than 30 years after theArnold Schwarzenegger-starring original, is a completely revamped take on the franchise, with Black’s trademark rapid-fire humor peppered into the extraterrestrial ultra-violence....

A new featurette forHawkeyefocuses on its furriest star,Jolt, the female golden retriever who plays Lucky the Pizza Dog, Kate (Hailee Steinfeld) and Clint’s (Jeremy Renner) loyal, furry companion. In a world where animals are digitally added to film and series as standard practice,Hawkeye’s new featurette also reveals Jolt did all her stunts, an impressive feat that deserves all the treats she can eat. In the new featurette, VFX supervisorGreg Steeleconfirms that “Lucky was one hundred percent the real dog at all times....

Hollywood has a long tradition of turning actors into directors and vice versa. Go as far back as the golden-age directorRaoul Walsh, the brilliant artist behindWhite Heat,High Sierra,Gentleman Jim, andThe Roaring Twenties, who started directing shorts around the same time he started acting, cresting in his uncredited role as John Wilkes Booth inD.W. Griffith’s repugnant yet amazingThe Birth of a Nation.Charles Laughtononly directed one film in his career but that movie wasThe Night of the Hunter, one of the best American films to ever be released;Orson Wellesdirected at least five of the best films ever made, and funded many of them by appearing in other people’s movies....