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This summer, karate returns to the Valley for the beginning ofCobra Kai’s sixth and final season on Netflix. After facing delays during the dual Hollywood strikes, theWilliam ZabkaandRalph Macchio-led series is ready to send things off with a bang with a three-part, 15-episode finale that will see the students of Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang take on their greatest challenge yet — the Sekai Taikai. Along with a teaser that unveiled release dates and a first look at the action to expect from theKarate Kidspin-off’s final outing, the streamer also shared a set of photos showcasing the old and new generation of fighters ready to bring their A-game to the world stage....

Sean Bakerknows how to make films that feel like documentaries. The filmmaker is adept at discovering fresh talent and using their lack of experience to create worlds that feel tactile and real, a skill he’s used to give us striking looks at forgotten or underseen communities in the fringes of American society. For his latest film,Red Rocket, Baker travels from Florida to Texas and follows his Oscar-nominated filmThe Florida Projectwith a tale of manipulation, charm, and deception, all while givingSimon RextheUncut Gems-style leading role that could finally catapult him to the stardom he was always just on the outside of....

We’ve known for some time now thatAneesh Chagantywas developing a sequel toSearching, and today, the project has found its directors –Will MerrickandNick Johnson, who edited the 2018 original. Chaganty will simply produce the sequel alongside his Search Party partnersSev OhanianandNatalie Qasabian, as well asAdam Sidmanand his Bazelevs bossTimur Bekmambetov, who also produced the first film.Jo Henriquezwill executive produce andCongyu Ewill serve as a co-producer on the project, which aims to start production this spring....

One of the more interesting things happen with film right now is when directors decide to tell their filmic stories only through computer and smartphone screens. It’s an interesting reflection of how most of us live our lives, and is also, logistically, a really interesting way to construct a narrative. DirectorAneesh Chaganty’s upcoming thriller,Searching, uses this format to breathe new life into a story about a kidnapped teenage girl, withJohn Chostarring as her frantic father....

Quick Links You were watching every episode ofLetterkennywith your pals the other day, and found out that not only is the eleventh season already filmed, but an entire new show starring everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed hockey player is in post-production. If you’re as excited as we are about the upcoming hockey centered spin-off, then we all may need to take about ten percent off there. There’s nothing better than one of your favorite shows getting a spin off… except kids falling off of bikes, maybe....

The latest James Bond film,Spectre, has received a rather mixed response since its release a couple of weeks ago. There are those that loved it, those that hated it, and those that fall somewhere in between (like myself). One person of particular note, however, has a less-than-glowing response to the picture, and that’s James Bond himself. Yes,Pierce Brosnan, who was famously dropped from his Bond contract in favor of rebooting withDaniel Craig, has weighed in with what he thought of the 24th James Bond film in speaking withHitFix, and one could say he’s not really a fan:...

The main thing that has me excited forTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadowsis the arrival of Krang, his robotic bodysuit, and the Technodrome. You really can’t go halfway with any of those extraterrestrial additions, so I’m happy to say that the latest reveals are actually pretty reassuring. We’ve got a very clear look at Krang in action thanks to a new TV spot for the upcoming film. StarringMegan Fox,Will Arnett,Stephen Amell,Alan Ritchson,Noel Fisher,Pete Ploszek,Jeremy Howard,Tyler Perry,Brian Tee,Laura Linney,Sheamus, andGary Anthony Williams,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadowsopens in theaters on June 3rd....

DreamWorks Animation has unveiled the first trailer forThe Boss Baby, the studio’s new comedy. Directed byTom McGrath, who helmed all threeMadagascarmovies, the film is told from the point of view of a wildly imaginative 7-year-old who is none too pleased about the arrival of his new baby brother. As it turns out, the new baby—who wears a suit and carries a briefcase—is hiding the fact that he can talk and has the voice ofAlec Baldwin....

Horror movies aren’t typically the cheeriest, but believe me when I say thatThe Misthas the biggest gut-punch of an ending in all of horror history. This 2007Stephen Kingadaptation spends most of its runtime as a super solid cosmic horror story. It’s creepy, disgusting, mysterious, and atmospheric — all traits of many great horror movies. Then the movie has to wrap up, and boy does it. The final few moments ofThe Misthave lived on as some of the most notorious in the entire genre....

On The CW seriesThe Flash, Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale) is becoming more comfortable and more confident in his Kid Flash powers, at the same time that both Iris (Candice Patton) and Joe (Jesse L. Martin) are being threatened by a criminal meta-human who is methodically killing people by causing them to decompose at an accelerated rate. And while The Flash mentors Kid Flash and elevates the newer speedster’s training to another level, Wally must also come to terms with the fact that he might not be able to save everyone, every time....

After lots of time spent waiting,Martin Scorsese’sThe Irishmanhas finally arrived in theaters. StarringRobert De Niro,Joe Pesci, andAl Pacino,The Irishmantells the story of Frank Sheeran, a real person who was tied to the Bufalino crime family and Jimmy Hoffa in the mid- to late-20th century. Through Scorsese’s lens,The Irishmantakes three-and-a-half hours to tell the story of Sheeran’s life and his encounters with organized crime; for some, that runtime can feel daunting. But, as Scorsese pointed out in a recent interview, there’s a good reason forThe Irishmannot being turned into a TV series in light of the long runtime....

There aren’t many movies more highly anticipated this summer thanThe Predator, an R-rated, updated take on the iconic 1980’s movie monster, written and directed by one of the true masters of slick, subversive action:Shane Black.Footage out of San Diego Comic-Conpromised a creature feature that not only ups the franchise’s trademark violence, but also doesn’t shy away from Black’s trademark humor amid all that blood-splatter. If, for whatever reason, you needed any more convincing Black has crafted something truly cool, just ask the cast....

Quibi is doing everything in its power to ensure you don’t terminate your relationship with them after that 90-day free trial ends. On Friday, it was announced the nascent streamer would be home to a (quick bite-sized) homemade fan film of 1987’sThe Princess Bride. ThisPrincess Brideupdate is directed byJason Reitmanand features one of the most stacked casts in recent memory. Vanity Fairbroke the news on Friday of the forthcoming, A-listPrincess Bridefan-made film from Reitman, a director known for organizing many a celeb-filled staged live reads of popular movies....