Weekend Box Office: Incredibles 2 Soars Past Animated Record

The opening weekend forIncredibles 2was a heroic affair. Disney and Pixar’s long-awaited sequel soared past expectations to a record-shattering $180 million at the weekend box office out of 4,410 theaters. That’s one hell of a tally for any film, and easily makes the superhero sequel the best animated debut by a long shot.Finding Dorypreviously held the crown with a $135 launch in 2016. Incredibles2 didn’t just break animation records, the film also secured the eighth-best domestic opening for any film, not adjusted for inflation, and landed the title of best debut for a PG-rated film, surpassing Disney’s live-actionBeauty and the Beastremake, which opened to $174....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Nicole Wade

Weekend Box Office: Ralph Breaks the Internet Surfs to $84 Million

Pretty simple math: When you eat too much on Thanksgiving, you ralph.Ralph Breaks the Internet, that is, which notched another $55.6 million over the weekend, bringing its five-day Thanksgiving total to $84 million. That lands the animated sequel starringJohn C. ReillyandSarah Silvermanin the number two position all time for a Thanksgiving opening, just behind fellow Disney Animation offeringFrozenand its $93.6 million debut.Ralph’s more-than-healthy take contributed to a record-breaking Thanksgiving haul; over the five-day period, ticket sales crossed the $300 million mark, beating out 2013’s $295 million....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Eileen Carlson

What We Do in the Shadows: Kayvan Novak & Harvey Guillén on Season 3

Based on the feature film byJemaine ClementandTaika Waititi, the FX seriesWhat We Do in the Shadows, currently in its third season and already picked up for a fourth season, sees vampire roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) trying to cope with the fact that their human familiar turned bodyguard Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) is actually a vampire killer. While they’re all navigating an upgrade in their power, Nandor has also decided that he wants to find love and some more meaning to it all....

June 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1839 words · Carrie Cobb

Will ‘The Babadook’ Ever Get a Sequel? Director Jennifer Kent Weighs In

While they’ve always been around, over the last two or so decades, the horror genre has fully opened its arms wide and welcomed a new kind of terror to the big screen —one based on trauma.In 2014, filmmakerJennifer Kenttruly blew the roof off what was possible in the specific horror sub-genre when she brought audiencesThe Babadook. As haunting as it was intriguing,the movie served as an allegoryfor trauma — specifically of the grief and family variety....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Geoffrey Gomez

Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer Teaser Reveals Superman Laser Eyes

As a little Valentine’s Day treat for fans, the new trailer forZack Snyder’s Justice League(AKAThe Snyder Cut) will be released this weekend. But as a pre-treat, HBO Max has released a trailer teaser showing off some of the new footage – now in color! Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis, of course, the four-hour cut of the superhero team-up film that Snyder was able to complete last year. TheBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justicedirector stepped away fromJustice Leagueearly in post-production to attend to a personal tragedy, after which Warner Bros....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Timothy Aguilar

‘In a Violent Nature’ Does Something Horror Movies Never Do and Is Better For It

The following contains spoilers for In a Violent Nature. Horror is home to some amazing musical scores. This comes as no surprise; music is a great tool to create tension and suspense, and those feelings are essential to the genre.Halloweenwas made better (and scarier) with music fromJohn Carpenterhimself, andPsycho’s string-heavy score has been an inspiration for slasher films and the horror genre in general. BothHalloweenandPsychohave instantly recognizable and rather timeless music behind them that continues to be seen throughout the genre, and that alone is a testament to how impactful ahorror film’s scorecan be....

June 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1343 words · Amy Watson

“It’s Supposed to Make You Feel a Lot”: ‘The Last of Us’ Bella Ramsey on Season 2's Emotional Roller Coaster and Evolving Infected

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of The Last of Us.] The seven-episode second season of the HBO seriesThe Last of Ustakes place five years after the events of the first season, with Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) at odds in an even more dangerous and unpredictable post-apocalyptic world. Surviving and thriving in a community can give a false sense of safety and security in a world where you should never become complacent....

June 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1806 words · Sergio Anderson

"I Have Literally Learned From Her": Ernest and Bridget on Their Father/Daughter Bond in 'The Amazing Race' 37

There are very few relationships quite like a father and his daughter. And that was very much proven throughErnest and Bridget Cato’s time on Season 37 ofThe Amazing Race.After the first leg in Hong Kong, the father-daughter duo was in great shape at the top of the pack. But in a Season of Surprises,the return of the Intersection became their downfall.For another early-out team, it was all about keeping a beat....

June 6, 2025 · 11 min · 2185 words · Rhonda Vasquez

"It Would Hurt My Feelings": 'The Bachelor's Litia Garr Shares True Feelings Ahead of Fantasy Suites

Fantasy Suites is upon us asThe BachelorleadGrant Ellisadvances three women after hometown dates.Litia Garr,Juliana Pasquarosa,andZoe McGradyare all about to have more time with Ellis afterDina Lupancu was senthome, and this time, in an intimate setting overnight. However,Garr, a front-runner for the engagement ring, has some feelingsahead of the week. As many know, Garr grew up in a Mormon family, which originally spelled trouble for her connection with Ellis. However, her religion does not seem to put a dent in their relationship as they continue to move forward....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 645 words · Alexis Wise

'Ballerina' Star Ana de Armas Brings a Flamethrower to a Gun Fight in John Wick Spin-Off Images [Exclusive]

TheJohn Wickfranchise has redefined modern action cinema — blending balletic fight choreography, criminal mythmaking, and aKeanu Reevesperformance that turned a grieving assassin into a cinematic icon. Now, as part ofCollider’s Exclusive Previewevent, we’re unveiling two new images ofAna de ArmasinFrom the World of John Wick:Ballerina, the first spin-off film in the ever-expanding Wick universe. We also have exclusive quotes from directorLen Wisemanpreviewing exactly what we can expect from the action film....

June 6, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Joseph Jordan

'Fremont' Review: Babak Jalali Paints a Delicate Portrait of Immigrant Life

Fremontis a hard movie to pin down. On the one hand,Babak Jalali’s latest feature is uneventful, demanding audiences be patient if they want to understand the delicate portrait the filmmaker is painting. At the same time,Fremontoverflows with style, using its small story to focus on the conflicts that permeate the everyday life of an immigrant in the United States. So, while it’s easy to understand why the story might push away moviegoers, this clever dramedy will most certainly reward those willing to stick around....

June 6, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Antonio Garcia

'Smallville's Best Villain Wasn't Lex Luthor

Having aired for an impressive 10 seasons and 217 episodes,Smallvilleended in 2011 with a bang as Clark Kent (Tom Welling) finally became Superman. In many ways,Smallvilleushered in a new era of superhero television, proving that comic book heroes could in fact still work on the small screen in our modern age. Over a decade, Clark battled many enemies, including his former best friend Lex Luthor (Michael Rosenbaum). Still, despite Lex’s destiny as Clark’s greatest adversary, there is another who rose up and took his rightful place as the Man of Steel’s arch-enemy:General Zod....

June 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1865 words · Jennifer Cuevas

'Superman & Lois' Season 4 Review

Superman & Loishas managed to do the impossible. In only four seasons, the series reinvented an American icon, a character who’s existed as the face of pop culture for nearly 90 years, and not only created something new but also crafted a show that feels right at home in the canon.Superman & Loisgives us an older Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) married to Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), with the couple and their two teenage boys moving to Smallville....

June 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1086 words · Rachel Sanchez