The Rise of Skywalkermay go further into Leia Organa’s Jedi history.Star Warsfans were shocked to see Carrie Fisher flying through space in Rian Johnson’sThe Last Jedi. For some, it was just the look that felt out of place, but for others, it seemed to confirm the often-talked about theories of Leia being a Jedi. In the canonical novel Aftermath: Life Debt, Leia is given a little bit of Jedi training from Luke Skywalker....
Ron Howard was offered the chance to directThe Phantom Menaceand turned it down. Though, it’s not so simple as that, as the director has recently clarified. Still, the man who would ultimately go on to direct the forthcomingSolo: A Star Wars Storycould have directed the famously malignedEpisode I. What might that have looked like? We’ll never know, but we do know what exactly happened. Solo: A Star Wars Storyarrives in theaters next weekend and that meansRon Howardhas been making the press rounds to promote it....
Are you ready for one of the mostthrillingand heartbreaking experiences of the fall?Roomjust premiered to packed houses, receiving standing ovations at the Telluride Film Festival this past weekend. It will next screen at the Toronto International Film Festival as a Special Presentation on Tuesday, September 15. If you are attending TIFF and don’t have this one marked down on your todo list, you better check out the latest harrowingtrailer. This is one movie you’re not going to want to miss....
Hollywood is paying tribute to the lateSean Connery. The actor was the originalJames Bondand starred in 7 of the franchise’s installments, starting with 1962’sDr. Noand ending with 1983’sNever Say Never Again. The Scottish actor died in his sleep at the age of 90, according to his family. No cause of death was revealed, but it is believed that Connery had been ill for quite some time. Sean Connery wasn’t just the first actor to portrayJames Bond, but he is often regarded as the best....
Sheryl Lee Ralph is now an Emmy winner.Ralph, who plays no-nonsense veteran teacher Barbara Howard on ABC’shit comedyAbbott Elementary, accepted her award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at Monday’s ceremony with a powerful rendition of Dianne Reeves' “Endangered Species.” “I am an endangered species, but I sing no victim’s song,” the former Broadway star belted as she opened her acceptance speech. In an elegant black and red dress and a bedazzled updo, Ralph captured the audience’s attention with her triumphant voice....
Should Jack Black appear inThe Flash movieas Green Lantern? Well before Ryan Reynolds played the superhero on the big screen, Black was attached to star in a comedic version of the movie, with former Conan O’Brien writer Robert Smigel writing the script. Back in 2015, the actor/comedian/musician spoke about his brush with the superhero genre. “There was a really funny script, an awesome script that I wanted to do, by the genius Robert Smigel [Triumph the Insult Comic Dog]… but they didn’t want to pull the trigger,” said Black when referring to DC and Warner Bros....
From directors Ira Steven Behr (Star Trek: Deep Space Nineshowrunner) and David Zappone (producer ofFor the Love of Spock,The Captains) comes the critically acclaimed documentary featureWhat We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. A fascinating in-depth look at the past, present and future of a series whose dark, edgy take on Gene Roddenberry’s vision was often misunderstood when it premiered but has grown into a beloved mainstay in the Star Trek franchise,What We Left Behindwill be available August 09, 2025 on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital, as well as a Shout!...
Star Wars: The Force Awakensis in theaters this weekend. That can only mean one thing for sites like ours. We must now move onto next year’s exciting franchise adventureRogue One: A Star Wars Story. While we didn’t get the trailer for this spinoff as some expected, we do have some new intel on the production. DirectorGareth Edwardsand his team want to ensure they have the most realistic looking war scenes in any sci-fi movie....
A&E’shit reality showStorage Warsdebuted in 2010, following a group of bidders as they travel around southern California to try and win the contents of repossessed storage units. The catch? They only get a quick look at what’s inside the units before placing their bids. The competition between the bidders isn’t always friendly, with the cash-only auctions allowing five minutes or less for guests to look at the items from the unit’s doorway....
Summer Camp, a new movie from Castille Landon, is set to hit theaters with a star-studded cast and a storyline that will warm your heart. The triple threat writer, director, and actress is sure to give us a beautiful ride through comedic highs and emotional depths that no one will soon forget. Landon is known for her works in theAfterfranchise, a run of romantic dramas adapted from theAfterseries of novels penned by Anna Todd....
Recent report have claimed that seminal actorRobert De Nirocould be gearing up to reprise his role as Travis Bickle from 1976’s classicTaxi Driverfor an Uber ad campaign. And it seems like not everyone is happy about it. After working for the first time with Martin Scorsese inMean Streets, and after participating in Francis Ford Coppola’sThe Godfather Part II, Robert De Niro became a true cinema legend withTaxi Driver, his second collaboration with Scorsese....
The college-set spinoff of the hugely popular comic book series,The Boys, has been given the greenlight at Amazon. The series, which was first announced towards the end of last year, will be watched over by Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, who will step in as showrunners following the exit of Craig Rosenberg. The spinoff will be set atAmerica’s only college exclusively for young adult superheroes, which is of course run by Vought International....
Contrary to popular opinion, fandom as we know it is not a new development. From gladiators to pop stars, celebrities, and their respective projects have always amassed legions of followers dedicated to dissecting, uplifting, and defending their favorite television shows, sports teams, books, movies, and music releases. Just like the creation of a loyal community of fans,subsequent fan warsare just as ancient. Despite fan bases varying in size, these fandoms arguably enter the public sphere and the online space with the same amount of fervor....
