Toho is the biggest film-related entertainment company in Japan, and even those who aren’t hugely into Japanese cinema have likely seen something that was either produced or distributed by the company. Principally, Toho has the rights toGodzilla, which is a series that’s generally been made in Japan, though the character has also been licensed outside Japan, seen most recently in theMonsterVersemovies. Beyond kaiju flicks, Toho has also been associated withthe films ofAkira Kurosawaand Studio Ghibli....

The 95th Academy Awards will soon take place on July 24, 2025, with already made-public nominations that stir up critics and fans alike with numerous surprises and snubs. The fresh nominations bring to mind those who have previously received nominations, those who were nominated multiple times but haven’t won any Oscars yet, and those who with great talents, but yet, haven’t gotten a single nod. RELATED:Actors Who Received Oscar Nominations For Playing Other Hollywood Icons Additionally, the rush of memories brings to mind performers who have garnered two Oscar nominations in the same year in different categories for various roles....

Dreamworks Animation kicked off the first major Comic-Con panel this morning in Hall H, where they rolled out an extended look at the upcomingTrollsmovie. CreatorsMike MitchellandWalt Dohrn, who previously collaborated on theShrekfranchise, were on hand alongside starsAnna KendrickandJustin Timberlaketo showcase the vibrant, feel-good comedy about the tubby little troll dolls that have captured the imagination of children for decades. Appropriately, they unveiled their film in front of hundreds of sky-high neon tufts of hair (thanks to the Troll wigs they handed out at the entrance)....

Voltage Pictures has a holiday gift for fans of theAfterfranchise, and it is a teaser for the upcoming fourth and final installment in the franchise—After Ever Happy.The newly released teaser heavily featuresJosephine Lagnford’sTessa Young andHero Fiennes Tiffin’sHardin Scott as their relationship is put through the wringer once more. The brief teaser not only puts their toxic relationship under a microscope but also teases ‘survival’ as a theme of the upcoming film, with several mentions and even Langford’s Tessa saying “I don’t want to survive, I want to live....

Join Will Link, Arron Fenton, Mike Medina and Josh Macuga as they breakdownMarvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.season 3 episode 9 “Closure.” The episode starts with a bang, and unfortunately it’s a literal one. During a romantic dinner with Coulson, Rosalind is shot from a sniper rifle by Ward. Filled with rage and seeking revenge, Coulson goes on the war path. He wants to end Ward once and for all. The director questions everyone on his team, asking about their past relationships with their former friend, hoping to find a weakness....

Spanning over five decades, thePlanet of the Apesfranchise is considered cinematic royalty. Each film delivers a spectacle of visual effects, makeup and costume mastery, and thought-provoking science-fiction themes. Surviving and thriving with reboots, the legacy of these films withstands the test of time as filmmakers and audiences continue the conversation about their impact. Over the fifty years onscreen, filmmakers have stayed true to honoring character names and themes that audiences of the original set of films will recognize in the modern installments and vice versa....

From creator/showrunner/executive producerDustin Lance Blackand inspired by the true crime bestseller byJon Krakauer, the limited seriesUnder the Banner of Heaven(which is from FX and can be streamed on Hulu) follows Detective Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield), a devout member of the LDS Church, and his seasoned partner Bill Taba (Gil Birmingham). Investigating a prominent Mormon family for the role they played in a horrific crime weighs deeply on Pyre, as he also questions his own faith in ways that he never could have expected....

Whenthe trailer for the highly anticipated teen comedyBottomsdropped, everyone couldn’t wait to see rising starsAyo EdebiriandRachel Sennotttogether forEmma Seligman’s second feature film. Seligman previously directed Sennott inShiva Babyand the two co-wroteBottomstogether. Though you may recognize them separately, Edebiri and Sennott have collaborated before, starring in the short-lived Comedy Central seriesAyo and Rachel are Singlein 2020. A satirical take on modern dating in New York City, this short-form sketch series is a testament to their chemistry and comedic talents, making their reunion inBottomsall the more exciting....

In a recentInstagram post,Jake Gyllenhaalshared shots from four of his most iconic roles accompanied by the ongoing red flag meme, accompanied by the caption “This role would be perfect for Jake Gyllenhaal.” The truth is, even Gyllenhaal knows that he portrays many eccentric and psychologically challenging characters, who are somehow involved in a mind-bending narrative. Most of these characters are featured in this list of thrillers that will probably keep you at the edge of your seat, potentially nervous, and a tad horrified by the odd-looking unraveling of events that take place in them....

You probably saw all the big superhero films this year. You probably also sawStar Wars. And that’s great! There’s nothing wrong with seeing the biggest films of the year. But there were plenty of smaller gems that somehow fell by the wayside this year whether it was due to a lack of marketing, bad buzz, or just being unable to breakthrough next to bigger movies. But it would be a shame for these movies to get lost in the shuffle....

For many aspiring streamers, podcasters, and others who make a living sharing their voice and vocation on the internet, Blue microphones are their first, last, and in-between go-to gadgets. I still have my original Blue Yeti that got me through my early years of podcasting forSaturday Mourning Cartoonsand myfirst foray into the world of streaming. They’re workhorses, and their variety of styles and specs for an array of professionals and amateurs alike allows for a ton of optimization....

DirectorNick Rowlandmakes an ambitious feature debut with his TIFF 2019 entry,Calm with Horses. The movie starsCosmo Jarvisas Douglas “Arm” Armstrong, a rather imposing individual who works as the muscle for the Devers family and their drug operation. Arm is also responsible for a five-year-old son. His ex Ursula (Niamh Algar) does still care for Arm, but she isn’t especially comfortable having him around given his line of work. It’s a complicated situation for Arm who’s driven to support his son and help get him into a special school, but in order to do so, he needs to follow through on orders from the Devers family that require him to cross a line like never before....

When you’re talking to someone as immensely talented and accomplished asChristine Baranski, it’s hard not to assume she always operates with the utmost confidence. After all, we’re talking about someone with one Emmy win, 14 Emmy nominations, three SAG awards and two Tonys amongst many other accolades. But,Collider Ladies Nightgives us the chance to look back on the most pivotal stages of honing ones craft and career aspirations and for Baranski, that meant discussing one of the scariest decisions she’s ever made - committing to a TV show....