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Gerard Butleris an international action hero, so you probably won’t be surprised to learn that he’s set to star in the international action thrillerRemote Control, which will mark his third picture with STX followingDen of Thievesand the upcomingRic Roman WaughfilmGreenland. Two-time Oscar nomineeJohn Mathieson, who earned his cinematography nominations for shootingGladiatorand Butler’s ownPhantom of the Opera, will direct from a script byMark Burnell, who also wrote the novel upon whichRemote Controlis based....

DirectorJames Gunntook onTwitterto share his thoughts about the recent revelation that theGuardians of the Galaxymain characterswere supposed to star in their own One-Shot short filmsbefore getting together for the first movie. According to Gunn, the One-Shots were killed because it was just too much work to helm four shorts simultaneously as a big blockbuster, but some of the ideas of these films became a part ofGuardians of the Galaxy.In the Twitter thread, Gunn confirms the One-Shot story, saying that “there were going to be 4 - Rocket & Groot, Gamora, Drax, & Star-Lord....

In an all-new Apple TV+ series,Life By Ella, 13-year-old Ella McCaffrey (Lily Brooks O’Briant) learns to prioritize what makes life truly meaningful, and she challenges her friends and family to do the same. The new series will premiere on the streaming service on September 2, just in time for the new school season, and will feature a special guest star appearance by award-winning musician and actressHayley Kiyoko! Life By Ellais Apple TV+’s newest series for their kids and family category that picks up shortly after Ella McCaffrey finishes chemo....

If anyone knows the dos and don’ts of design, it’sDavid Bromstad.Bromstad first found the spotlight onHGTVonDesign Staras the very first, and arguably most successful, winner of thereality competition. FromColor SplashtoMy Lottery Dream Home,Bromstad has seen it all.One of the top design trends Bromstad is on top of is right in your kitchen. My Lottery Dream Homeis one of the best shows on HGTV thanks to Bromstad’s authenticity and talents for finding a good home and a good story....

Heart, home, and helping Detroit are hallmarks of this up-and-coming renovation show.HGTVgot its name forreal home renovationsand rehabbing dilapidated houses, but its newest show,Condemned,isone to look out for.With father Pancho Patterson and daughter Kristyn Patterson, the pair will take on some of Detroit’s worst houses to make them livable again. Because of how vital these homes are to Detroit and how much the Patterson pair are sacrificing,Condemnedwill be one of HGTV’s most essential shows....

Kirby Howell-Baptisteis best known for her work in television comedies such asHacks,Barry, andThe Good Place.The signatures of many of these roles are her characters' irreverent attitudes and positive energies, which always serve to invigorate and entertain audiences. It is perhaps surprising to find that these qualities carry through to her more serious roles such as those inKilling Eve,Why Women Kill,Veronica Mars, and most recentlyThe Sandman. Even in these dramatic roles Howell-Baptiste’s interminable brightness always manages to shine through no matter what desperate, serious, or devilish the circumstances are in which her characters find themselves....

The amnesia trope is one of the most divisive storytelling narratives, largely due to the lack of boundaries the trope has. There are many things in a story that can cause a character to lose all of their memories, ranging anywhere from psychological experimentation to a simple head bump, and in turn, there are many things that can fix a character’s amnesia. Audiences have become tired of the amnesia trope as when it’s used, it rarely makes sense, but functions to create a lot of contrived conflict between characters, and it’s anyone’s guess if or how it will be resolved....

The first trailer forThe Woman in BlackdirectorJames Watkins’ action thrillerBastille Dayhas landed online, and it findsIdris Elbain leading man mode. Scripted byAndrew Baldwin, the film has been in development for a few years withTakendirectorPierre Morelat one point attached to helm. This version, however, has a strong charismatic bent thanks to the chemistry between Elba and co-starRichard Madden, who you may remember as Robb Stark from HBO’sGame of Thrones. Elba and Madden both play Americans, but the story takes place in Paris where Madden’s pickpocket character is targeted by Elba’s CIA agent....

One of the big reasons I’m excited to see the first two hours ofMarvel’s Inhumansis the production shot the pilot using IMAX cameras. As a huge fan of the format, I can’t wait to see the action come to life on their massive screen. Back when the show was filming earlier this year in Hawaii, I was able to visit the set with a few other reporters where we did a group interview with directorRoel Reineand cinematographerJeff Jurduring a break in filming....

HBO released today the trailer forInsecure: The End, a documentary that follows the making of and cultural impact of the seriesInsecure. The documentary arrives just as the series reaches its finale, after five successful seasons where the cast and crew got to discuss the awkward experiences of the contemporary Black woman. In 2011,Issa Raecreated and starred in the web seriesThe Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, a short-lived project that lasted for two seasons and brought to life the funny and dramatic day-to-day situations a Black woman must face in America....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Superman’ James Gunn’s new take onSupermanis a radical improvement on the previous iteration of the character in the DCEU, largely becauseDavid Corenswet’s version of Clark Kent has fully accepted and embraced his human upbringing. WhileHenry Cavill’s Superman felt like an all-powerful god whom humanity was fearful of, Corenswet’s Clark is an active member of society, which includes being a loyal reporter for the Daily Planet....

Lokihas arrived on Disney+, and wouldn’t ya know it the literal god of mischief and mayhem has gotten himself into a spot of shenanigans. That’s multiversal shenanigans, as Loki’s (Tom Hiddleston) Tesseract-assisted escape from the events ofAvengers: Endgamemucked with the timeline hard enough to attract the attention of the TVA, the Time Variance Authority, a vast operation that might be a bit hard to wrap your head around, as their department is…everything....

In celebration of National Streaming Day, Pixar released a new featurette highlighting the friendships in their upcoming filmLuca. The film starsJacob Tremblayas the titular Luca, whose life is changed by the fun and adventure he has with his newfound friend Alberto, voiced byJack Dylan Grazer. The featurette puts Luca and Alberto’s friendship front-and-center, with the cast and crew reflecting on their own formative friendships. “These friendships, they help us find ourselves,” remarks directorEnrico Casarosa....