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Oreo is at it again, messing with something that should not be messed with. And now they’re testing out an avocado flavor. Yes, avocado, the hipster condiment. Breakfast avocado toast, guacamole, the California roll, and now an avocado Oreo. Oreo is kind of like theGeorge Lucasof cookies, taking something that was once so legendary and great and then singlehandedly ruining everything that made it so special in the first place, violating taste buds the world over....

According toNew York Film Academy,the firsthorrorfilm originated in France and was entitledLe Manoir Du Diable (The House of the Devil).Despite this early film being silent and only three minutes in length, the short deserves some credit. Before Universal’s monsters dominated the silver screens, a series of short films were released in the 1910s that focused their attention on gothic literary works. Horror as a genre is ever-changing, especially in films that root their plots in cultural and political commentary....

Michael Shannon’s exceptional on-screen career has spanned nearly 30 years. He is known for his breakout roles inBug, Shotgun Stories, andRevolutionary Road, for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (later earning a nomination for his amazing work inNocturnal Animals). For better or worse, and despite being a funny actor whose work in comedy shows likeDelocatedandAt Home With Amy Sedarisis delightful, Shannon has become famous as a go-to villain in Hollywood....

It has finally arrived! We have the first trailer forThe Conjuring: The Enfield Poltergeist.Patrick WilsonandVera Farmigareturn as the Warrens in this follow-up to the 2013 horror blockbusterThe Conjuring. Original directorJames Wanreturns for another thrilling tale that is sure to be one of this summer’s scariest movies. The supernatural thrillerThe Conjuring: The Enfield Poltergeistbrings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nomineePatrick WilsonandVera Farmigastar as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits....

Focus Features has released four elegantDownton Abbeyteaser posters. The highly anticipated movie hits theaters in September after a few years of rumors and speculation. The project was officially announced in July 2018 as a continuation of the hit TV series, which ran from 2010 to 2015. The series is set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, from the years 1912 and 1926, depicting the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants....

Swiss Army Man, directed by Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan, went on to become known, in shorthand, as the “farting corpse movie.” Granted, it’s much more than that, but that’s one heck of a hook, especially when that corpse is played by Daniel Radcliffe. Now, Scheinert is back and flying solo with his latest movie,The Death of Dick Long. While the hook for this one is entirely different, it’s safe to say that this truly shocking, totally wacky whodunnit will similarly be discussed with a few-word shorthand for years to come....

We have a new trailer forThe Informer. Coming from Vertical Entertainment and The Forest Road Company’s Noriva, this looks to bring an A-list cast led by Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad,Altered Carbon) and Ana de Armas (Knives Out,Blade Runner 2049) home next month for some premium VOD action. Based on the trailer, this looks like it may well serve as a decent substitute for being able to check out a new thriller at an actual theater this fall....

The latest look atThe MandalorianSeason 3 teases big things for Din Djarin and Grogu aka Baby Yoda as they continue their adventures across a galaxy far, far away. The exciting new footage aired during halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card Game, and teases a bigger scope for theStar Warsseries, including the beloved pair coming across a whole lot more Mandalorians. Check out the new trailer forThe MandalorianSeason 3 below....

True crime fan alert.The Zodiac Killerhas reportedly been identified. For several decades, the mysterious murderer has been considered one of the most fearsome serial killers in the United States, in part because he had never been officially identified. It had begun to look like we would never get any more answers concerning the unknown murderer’s identity, but it’s being reported that a dedicated team consisting of dozens of sleuths has finally cracked the case....

From first-time director Domee Shi, who previously worked as an animator and storyboard artist on films likeInside OutandToy Story 4, Pixar’sTurning Redfollows 13-year-oldChinese-Canadian Meilin “Mei” Lee, voiced by Rosalie Chiang, as she wakes up one morning to discover whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she turns into a large red panda because of a secret family quirk. Although the experience would be an inconvenience to any teenager—at least any teen who isn’t furry, which is a perfectly healthy way to deal with stress—but Mei is blessed with an overprotective mother, Ming, played by Sandra Oh....

Recent years have seen a wave of stories from VFX workers in Hollywood calling out studios and directors for expecting too much for too little when it comes to providing visual effects for some of the biggest movies of all time. While there have been many reports blasting Disney and Marvel Studios for tough working conditions, a visual artist who worked on the originalAvatarhas revealed that working onJames Cameron’srecord-breaker brought with it some harsh working conditions....

Parks and Recstar Aubrey Plaza is down for playing Catwoman inThe Batman, and even went so far as to “audition” for Stephen Colbert. OnThe Late Show, Plaza appeared as a guest to promoteChild’s Play, but it wasn’t long before the discussion turned to Catwoman. During the interview, Colbert notes howAubrey Plazahas expressed her interest in playing Selina Kyle in a movie in other interviews, then mentioning howThe Batmanjust might be looking to cast that character....

Next week, Disney will bring their iconic animated classicBeauty and the Beastback on Digital HD to celebrate its 25th Anniversary, which will also include a sneak peek at the studio’s live-action adaptation. Fans got a look at thefirst trailerin May, but this new look at the live action movie will go behind-the-scenes. Today we have a brief glimpse at this preview, which reveals footage from the table read, featuringEmma WatsonandDan Stevens, with directorBill Condonrevealing why he took on the project in the first place....