Just two weeks before it’s set to sail into theaters,The LionKingis offering fans a new perspective on its cast and characters. DirectorJon Favreauis returning to the world of live-action to bring 1994’sThe Lion Kingto life as part of Disney’s recent plan to do live-action remakes of many of their beloved animated films. Earlier 2019 entries includedDumboandAladdinwithLady & theTrampset to debut on the Disney+ streaming service later in 2019. On Tuesday, Disney released cast and character portraits for each of the key members of the cast, situating eachLion Kingcharacter on one side of the frame and placing the acting lending their voice to their respective character opposite....

Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming docuseriesDogs, but atearjerker warningis necessary. Dogs are the best. This is a scientific fact. They’re unconditionally loving, loyal, joyous, personable gifts handed down straight from the heavens, so it’s only fitting that they get their own documentary series on Netflix. ButDogsis a more compelling and emotional venture than you may first suspect, as it aims to celebrate the deep bonds between humans and dogs by telling six very different, very personal stories about dogs....

Calling all dystopian thriller enthusiasts — if you’re one of the many, you’ll loveBlack Mirror.Charlie Brooker’santhology show has transformed over the years of its five-season run, reinventing the anthology genre through incredible twists and turns exploring the dark side of technology all that it entails. RELATED:Every ‘Black Mirror’ Episode Ranked From Worst to Best The show covers a plethora of topics on the darker side, with every episode leaving viewers gobsmacked at the horrors that unfold....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Flash"Kneel before Zod, Barry Allen!" We may not have heard this line inThe Flash, yet we certainly could have withMichael Shannon’s Zod returning to the DCU as the film’s primary antagonist. Zod’s inclusion in the film is a little out of left field, to say the least. The Flash has a wealth of villains in his Rogue’s Gallery, almost all of which could have served the antagonist role for Flash’s first solo film....

Robert De Nirohasn’t set foot in the ring in more than a decade. That much he says in the newHands of Stonetrailer, and if we disregard his stint inGrudge MatchwithSylvester Stallone, it’s also true of his career — De Niro starred in the boxing movie of all boxing movies,Martin Scorsese’sRaging Bull, in 1980. What brings him back as trainer Ray Arcel this time isEdgar Ramirez, playing promising Panamanian fighterRoberto Duran. He needs to be whipped into shape for a match againstSugar Ray Leonard(by way ofUsher)....

Folks, there’s no way around it. Time are tough right now and we need all the feel-good content we can get. Fortunately, lots of our favorite creators are keeping busy by keeping us entertained. And there’s pretty much something for everyone.John Krasinskilaunched afeel-good YouTube show. Horror filmmakerTed Geogheganlaunched afascinating film history podcast. And now, as a part of Wizarding World’sHarry Potter at Home, you can look forward to weekly free readings ofHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone....

Well, it turns out thatHarry Styleswon’t be going “under the sea” after all, as he has turned down the role of Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action remake ofThe Little Mermaid, Collider has confirmed. Last month,Colliderand the Hollywood Reporter simultaneously broke the news that Styles was “in early talks” to tackle the role after missing out on the plum part of youngElvis PresleyinBaz Luhrmann’s upcoming Warner Bros. movie co-starringTom Hanks. Styles took a couple weeks to think it over, but ultimately, he was unable to reach a deal, and politely passed on the Disney project....

The newHarry Potterseries for HBO Maxis officially deep into production, and acclaimed Brazilian cinematographerAdriano Goldmanis pulling back the curtain on what to expect visually from thelong-awaited adaptation. Goldman—best known for his work onThe Crown,Andor, andJane Eyre—serves as thelead director of photographyon Season 1, whichwill consist of eight episodes. That’s a welcome clarification after weeks of rumors speculating the season would be a shorter six-episode run. In reality, Goldman confirmed that he’ll be responsible forhalf the season himself—specifically, the first two and final two episodes—while two other DPs are working alongside him....

While onCollider Ladies Night,Sarah Paulsonhighlighted two past projects that have a rather unique thing in common - she thinks she booked those roles because of the wives of the men directing them. One of the two actually earned Paulson her very first Emmy nomination,Game Change,theJay Roach-directed HBO release based onJohn McCain’s 2008 presidential election campaign. The other project was one of the hottest things in Hollywood at the time,Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, the seriesAaron Sorkincreated right afterThe West WingwithThomas Schlammeserving as executive producer and director of four episodes....

Tracking sleep has become a vital part of monitoring overall health and the Apple Watch provides users with an accessible way to do this. With the sleep tracking feature, users can gather insights about their sleep patterns. The Sleep app on the Apple Watch, combined with the Health app on the iPhone, makes it easy to record sleep cycles and set sleep schedules. Many people struggle to understand the quality of their rest....

Oscar winnerJennifer Lawrenceis poised to play famed Hollywood talent agentSue Mengersin a biopic that has sparked a bidding war between Apple and Netflix. Mengers worked for ICM, MCA, and the famed William Morris Agency over the course of her distinguished career, and she represented an incredible list of clients during her time in the trenches, includingBarbra Streisand,Cher,Steve McQueen,Burt Reynolds,Candice Bergen,Nick Nolte,Gene Hackman,Faye Dunaway,Michael Caine,Cybill Shepherd,Brian De Palma,Sidney Lumet,Mike Nichols,Peter Bogdanovich,Bob Fosse,Joan Collins,Ali McGraw,Anthony Perkins,Tatum O’Neal,Ryan O’Neal,Dyan Cannon,Tuesday Weld,Richard Benjamin,andGore Vidal....

During a press tour to promote her new Netflix movieEntergalactic,Jessica Williamsspoke to Collider about the animated show and some of her other projects, including one upcoming title that our own Editor-in-ChiefSteve Weintraubwas excited to learn more about.Shrinking. The Apple TV+ comedy series stars Williams,Jason Segel, andHarrison Fordin a story about a burnt-out therapist who decides to speak his mind to all his patients. During the interview, Williams revealed how it felt working side by side with a cinema legend, who’s starred in some of the world’s most famous blockbusters....

Judas and the Black Messiahis one of the most critically-acclaimed films of 2021 so far and is one of the most nominated films at the 2021 Academy Awards. After a combined theatrical and HBO Max release, Warner Bros. has announced the digital and physical release forJudas and the Black Messiah. Judas and the Black MessiahfollowsLakeith Stanfieldas William O’Neal, an FBI informant who infiltrates the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party....