Thor: Ragnarok VFX Supervisor on the Thor vs. Hulk Fight & More

Thor: Ragnarokvisual effects supervisorJake Morrison, who previously worked on both priorThormovies, helped Marvel and directorTaika Waititito create a very different world for the character, with this most recent installment in the MCU. In the film, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself having to get back to Asgard to stop the destruction of his homeworld and the end of civilization there, at the hands of the scarily powerful Hela (Cate Blanchett). Utilizing a refreshing level of humor and fun throughout the story, Thor must get his duplicitous adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and the fierce warrior Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) all fighting on the same side, if they’re even going to have a chance at being victorious....

June 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Michael Jackson

WandaVision: Elizabeth Olsen Teases 1950s Setting for Disney+ Series

In an unexpected revelation, it looks like the Scarlet Witch and Vision series on Disney+, titled (also unexpectedly)WandaVision, will potentially be taking place in the 1950s. Whether it stays there or not, or why this time travel takes place, is uncertain, but in an interview withVariety,Elizabeth Olsensaid, “There’s quite a few other comic books that we’re pulling from and it’s going to be Wanda and the Vision, and I think at the Disney+ launch chat, they showed a photo of us in the ’50s,” Olsen says....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Julie Macias

Weekend Box Office: Angel Has Fallen Wins With $21 Million

Angel Has Fallenwas an unstoppable force at this weekend’s box office. TheGerard Butler-led threequel smashed through early predictions and earned $21 million domestically. It’s come very close in its first weekend take to 2016’sLondon Has Fallen, which earned $21.6 million when it hit theaters. Neither film has managed to crack the success of the one that kicked off the franchise, 2013’sOlympus Has Fallen, which earned $30.4 million domestically. There were some notable switch-ups in the box office rankings, too, as new arrivals shuffled around in the rankings with established releases....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Adam Shaw

William Wheeler on Queen of Katwe, Ghost in the Shell and Lego Ninjago

Now playing in theaters — after playing the Toronto International Film Festival — is directorMira Nair’s(Monsoon Wedding) adaptation of theTim Crothers‘ book of the same name,Queen of Katwe. Scripted byWilliam Wheeler, the film is based on the inspirational true story of Phiona Mutesi (Madina Nalwanga), a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda who, after being introduced to the game of chess, pursues a dream of becoming an international chess champion....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Tanya Arnold MD

‘You’ Series Ending Explained: Does Joe Goldberg Finally Get What He Deserves?

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the You Season 5 finale.The underlying question since the very start ofYouhas always been: Will Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) ever get his comeuppance for all of the stalking and killing, and if so, what will that look like?The fifth and final seasonanswers this question, although it continues to keep viewers on their toes, constantly switching between multiple possible directions for this character. While it looks like killing Clayton (Tom Francis) on camera will be the thing that destroys Joe, he gets out unscathed....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Katie Parker

'Ahsoka's Lars Mikkelsen Says You Won’t Know What It’s About Until the End

One of the biggest threats in the galaxy is about to make a comeback, and Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) will need all the help she can get to stop him. After voicing the fierce Grand Admiral Thrawn inStar Wars: Rebels,Lars Mikkelsenwill come back as the villain inAhsoka, an upcomingMandalorianspin-off.Dave Filoni, who is a showrunner for the show capturing the adventures of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, was one of the creators behindRebels, making him an expert in the character’s history....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Garrett Middleton

'Chicago Fire' Season 12 Replaces Sylvie Brett's Spot on Ambulance 61

Sylvie Brett (Kara Killmer) is off to start a new life in Portland, but Firehouse 51 now lacks a paramedic to fill in the two-person job in Ambulance 61.Chicago Fireis ready to replace Sylvie and photos for Season 12, Episode 8, “All the Dark”, viaTV Insider, tease a new partner for Violet.Wesam Keeshplays Lennox who can be seen with the crew responding to an emergency in a dialysis center.Chicago FireshowrunnerAndrea Newmanteased this development, saying:...

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Melissa Bell

'King Baby' Inks Distribution Partnership With Circle Collective [Exclusive]

There’s a new king ruling over the festival circuit of late—King Baby, to be exact. Hailing from first-time feature directors and co-writersKit RedstoneandArran Shearing,the darkly comedic indie filmhas been drawing eyes between its appearances at the International Film Festival Rotterdam and the New Horizons International Film Festival earlier this year, and now it’s set to make its U.K. premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival later in August. Ahead of its arrival across the pond, Collider can exclusively share that the filmmakers have partnered withKyle Greenbergat Circle Collectiveto expand its DIY campaign throughout the U....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 713 words · Eduardo Johnson

'Loki' Season 2 — Tom Hiddleston Created the Best Environment on Set

Ke Huy Quanwas thrilled to be part of theMarvel Cinematic Universe inLoki,having spent the largest part of his career working on indies — even ones that would explode into the pop culture lexicon like his Oscar-winning film,Everything, Everywhere, All At Once.As small and intimate as those sets may have felt, with their tiny budgets, they did the job, but there’s one thing none of those sets ever had. And that wasTom Hiddleston....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Nicholas Olsen

'Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre' Cast and Character Guide

Releasing in theaters this week isOperation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, a spy action comedy from directorGuy Ritchie, in which a team of private contractor secret agents is tasked by the British government to track down and secure a mysterious doomsday device before it falls into the wrong hands. Featuring an eclectic cast that includesJason Stathamin the title role as dashing spy Orson Fortune,Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerrepromises much in the way of Guy Ritchie’s patented energetic action scenes and cool style....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1050 words · Roger Blair

'The Upshaws' Season 4 Sets Release Date

The Upshawsare still solid as a rock, as Netflix has officially announced thatthe sitcomwill return with Part 4 — and it’s coming sooner than you might think. Along with the renewal,Netflixrevealed that new episodes of the series will debut in just a few months on August 17. The announcement was accompanied by a brief video featuring starKim Fieldsbreaking the news to the rest of the core cast. Part 3 of the series was released earlier this year in February....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Christopher Ford

10 Best Sitcom Villains, Ranked

Every sitcom needs a great villain. While many people think thattelevision’s greatest villainscan only be found in drama shows, sitcoms also have their fair share of evil personalities. Ensemble casts, physical comedy, romances and running jokes are usually what come to mind when one thinks of a sitcom, but a bad guy also makes for an effective narrative vehicle. These characters are constantly causing chaos and disarray for our central heroes, and as a result create some of the most memorable moments in their series....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1125 words · Michael Ramos MD

10 Reasons Why You Should Watch ‘A Man on the Inside’

Julie Kovalenko (Lilah Richcreek Estrada) needs a man between the ages of 75-85 to go undercover at Pacific View Retirement Community, in order to investigate the whereabouts of a resident’s missing necklace. This leads to eight episodes that are truly hilarious, heartfelt, and incredibly moving. The show has a perfect balance of laughter and tears, and it should be your next watch if you haven’t seen it already. These are 10 reasons why you should watchA Man on the Inside....

June 16, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Victoria Thompson