Spider-Man: Homecoming Won't Feature Kingpin, Says Vincent D'Onofrio

Another Marvel rumor has been put to rest (for now) as another actor takes to social media to debunk it.Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Kingpin in Netflix and Marvel’sDaredevilseries, addressed a rumor that his character could possibly appear in the forthcomingSpider-Man: Homecomingfilm in the MCU. Taking to Twitter, he wrote: Although, he followed up withanother tweeturging fans to “tell Marvel” if they want Kingpin crossing over onto the big screen. So far, we know thatTom Holland,Melissa Tomei, andRobert Downey Jr....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Nicholas Baker

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Crystal Foxes, Explained

Right now, it seems like all the love for new creatures inStar Wars: The Last Jediis going towards the porgs, but they’re not the only new bit of fauna in the upcoming sequel. As we’ve seen in the trailers, there are some crystal foxes andEWhas shed a little light on the sparkly creatures. A singular crystal fox is called a vulptex, and a pack of them are vulptices. They live on the mineral-rich world of Crait, which used to be a hideout for the Rebel Alliance during the events of the original trilogy....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Todd Barrett

Stuber: Win Tickets to Free Screening & Q&A With Director Michael Dowse

I’ve got a few questions for you. Do you like to laugh? Do you like seeing movies before they’re released? Are you looking forward to theDave BautistaandKumail Nanjianibuddy comedyStuber? Will you be in the Los Angeles area Monday, July 8th? And, finally, would you like to see directorMichael Dowsedo a Q&A after seeing the film? If you answered yes to these questions I’m about to make you very happy. On July 8that 7:30pm at the ArcLight Hollywood, Collider is partnering up with ArcLight Cinemas and 20thCentury Fox for a special screening of the very funny comedyStuber, and after the screening ends, I’ll be moderating a Q&A with Michael Dowse....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Judith Perkins

The Best Hulk Scene From Each of His MCU Movies

The Hulkhas been one of the biggestMarvel characterssince his very introduction in May 1962. Before theMarvel Cinematic Universeentered the fray, the “big three” of Marvel wereWolverine,Spider-Manand the big green rage monster himself. His fame has continued and not died in the years since. He still finds wide renown among fans and general audiences alike andcan even be scary, at times. While his film distribution rights have prevented him from getting his own solo film afterThe Incredible Hulk, he’s gone on to become a central MCU character through appearances in other movies....

August 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1429 words · Stephen Cox

The Director of ‘I’m Still Here’ Once Brought a Legendarily “Unfilmable” Book to Life With Kristen Stewart and Viggo Mortensen

Walter Sallesis a humanist filmmaker, thanks to his ability to identify the emotional truths behind complex stories; even if his masterpieces,The Motorcycle DiariesandI’m Still Here,are technically biopics about important historical figureswithin Brazilian history, they tell relatable stories about family, adolescence, and coming to grips with the future. Salles’ ability to tackle ambitious material from a unique perspective made him perfectly suited to handle a legendary novel of the “Beat generation” that was largely considered to be “unfilmable....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Dylan Johnson

The Men of 'Perfect Match 2' Say the Competition Was 'Intimidating' [Interview]

After a very successful first season, Netflix quickly decided to cast a second season ofPerfect Match,bringing together alumni from various reality series such asLove is Blind,Bachelor in Paradise,Too Hot to Handle,The Trust,Love Island,and others. Netflix announced the renewal of thereality dating seriesless than two months after the Season 1 finale, which is no surprise given its huge viewership numbers:over 24 million hours watched during its first week. The new season premiered on June 7, andColliderhad the pleasure of sitting down with some of the cast members to hear behind-the-scenes stories....

August 25, 2025 · 8 min · 1609 words · Cameron Knapp

The Predator: Benicio Del Toro Drops out of Shane Black Reboot

If you need me for the rest of the day, I’ll just be sitting here, openly weeping. Last month, we learned thatSicariostar and genre regularBenicio Del Torowas eyeing the lead role inShane Black’sThe Predator. Well, it’s a sad day, my friends. PerTHR, Del Toro has dropped out of negotiations with 20th Century Fox over scheduling issues. Insert sad emojis and desk-flipping gifs here. The good news? The studio isn’t wasting any time in lining up a new lead and has set their sights onNarcosbreakoutBoyd Holbrookto star in the reboot of the beloved alien action franchise....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Nathan Hamilton

Top Mobile Phone Holders and Accessories

Smartphones have evolved far beyond communication tools—they’re now our cameras, GPS devices, music players, gaming consoles, and productivity hubs. As these devices become more central to our daily lives, the demand for mobile phone accessories has surged. No longer limited to simple protective cases, today’s accessories enhance performance, personalize style, and expand the functionality of our pocket-sized computers. The global smartphone accessory market, valued at over $250 billion in 2024, is expected to continue its explosive growth thanks to innovations in wireless charging, wearable tech, gaming peripherals, and AI-powered gadgets....

August 25, 2025 · 16 min · 3382 words · Susan Burns

Truth Review: Cate Blanchett Astounds in Disappointing Drama

There’s a way to make a movie about good people doing good things without being overly smug about it.Truthis not that movie. ScreenwriterJames Vanderbilt’s feature directorial debut recounts the scandal that led toDan Ratherstepping down from the CBS News desk in 2004, but while Vanderbilt’s script has some good ideas in it, the film is ultimately far too hagiographic for its own good, undercutting its thematic impact at nearly every turn....

August 25, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Joanne Howard

Umbrella Academy Season 3 Questions That Need Answers ASAP

Netflix’sThe Umbrella Academyhas returned for another season and boy, this one wasa journey. The season begins in 1963 Dallas, just 10 days before the assassination of PresidentJohn F. Kennedy. First scattered through the first years of the decade before reuniting thanks to a little luck and some of Five’s (Aidan Gallagher) handiwork, The Umbrella Academy — Luther (Tom Hopper), Diego (David Castañeda), Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), Klaus (Robert Sheehan), Ben (Justin H....

August 25, 2025 · 13 min · 2577 words · Emily Brewer

Under the Silver Lake Review: Garfield Shines in Surreal Epic

[This is a repost of our review from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.Under the Silver Lakeopens today in limited release. It will be available on all digital platforms on Tuesday, April 23rd.] DirectorDavid Robert Mitchellfirst burst to cinematic prominence withThe Myth of the American Sleep Overin 2010. Four years later he took a stylistic 180 degree turn with the art horror filmIt Followswhich has, arguably, influenced every horror film since. Tuesday night his latest creation,Under the Silver Lake, debuted at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival and with yet another dramatic pivot proving that above all, Mitchell is a stylistic chameleon....

August 25, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Robert Ibarra

Video Essay Explores Difference Between British & American TV Comedy

What makes the humor in American comedy different from the kind of thing we would see from our British counterparts? That’s the subject discussed in a new video posted on the “Now You See It” channel on YouTube (viaThe Playlist), which begins with the dark humor of aMonty Pythonsketch that features a fatal “World’s Funniest Joke.” The video essay mostly focuses on the American adaptation ofThe Officewhen compared to the U....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Daniel Gray

We Finally Know When 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Season 2 Will Hit Netflix

It’s been a long year for fans ofStar Trek: Prodigy, but the animated series' long-awaited next season is finally in sight. Netflix will reportedly release the second season of the kid-aimedStar Trekseries on July 1.TrekCore.com reportsthat the release date can be seen on Netflix’s app. The second season of the series, which follows a ragtag group of alien teenagers in the galaxy’s Delta Quadrant as they try to use an experimental Starfleet ship, theUSS Protostar, to escape an evil dictator, didn’t seem like a sure thing at one point....

August 25, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Andrea Huber