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Netflix has announcedCaptain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, an adult animated series that’s one of two projects in the works inspired by Ubisoft’sFar Cryvideo game series.Captain Laserhawkis a spinoff from the third installment’sBlood Dragonexpansion, which sawMichael Biehnvoice Sergeant Rex “Power” Colt in a tribute to 1980s genre cinema. Adi Shankar, no stranger to Netflix’s animated output having spearheaded all four seasons ofCastlevania, is credited as creator and executive producer, with Ubisoft’sHélène Juguet, Hugo Revon, andGérard Guillemotadditionally listed on the producorial side of things, with animation studio Bobbypills having been involved since 2019....

The highly anticipated (?) reboot of everyone’s favorite lasagna-loving cat has finally arrived withThe Garfield Movie. However, the film has a pretty big problem — Garfield isn’t grumpy enough. The whole allure of the Garfield character and the beloved comic strips he originates from is how his brand of sarcastic, sardonic humor appeals to both kids and adults.Chris Pratt’sThe Garfield Moviefeels like it’s trying to cater to children and children only, making fora rather bland and predictable children’s movie(It’s an octave above the twoBill Murraymovies but still....

The 2016 Golden Globe Awards were held tonight, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was very fond ofThe Revenant. The film took home Best Picture - Drama, Best Director forAlejandro G. Iñárritu, and Best Actor forLeonardo DiCaprio, putting a halt toSpotlight’s awards momentum a tad, which was entirely shut out. The awards themselves aren’t exactly a meaningful pit stop on the road to the Oscars—the Academy has already closed voting for Oscar nominations—it does give folks a chance to see how potential winners may handle their speeches....

After more than 75 years, thousands of comics, and a good handful of films, I think we all know by now that Batman is motivated by the night his parents were murdered in an alleyway. (And if you’ve never seen that origin story before, welcome to the world, newborn baby, who let you on to the computer?) Tragic as that might be, though, it was never technically Bruce Wayne’s fault; the dude was twelve years old, burdened with the fragile baby bird bones of a prepubescent billionaire....

While the 2021 release calendar is very much up in the air, with big movies still shifting endlessly amongst the uncertainty of the still-very-terrible pandemic, Searchlight today announced the theatrical release dates of several high profile and hugely eagerly titles. Whether or not they’ll make these dates is anybody’s guess, but for now, this is what we’ve got. First up, on July 16,The Night Houseis scheduled to debut. Directed byDavid Bruckner(whose 2017 movieThe Ritualis on Netflix and is very awesome) and featuring a cast that includesRebecca Hall,Sarah Goldberg,Evan Jonigkeit,Stacy MartinandVondie Curtis Hall, it “follows a widow (Hall) who begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets....

A few months ago,Hey, Arnold!creatorCraig Bartlettwrote on Instagramthat Nickelodeon officially greenlit production on a two-part, two-hour movie reboot. He used the titleJungle Movieat the time, and it’s now been confirmed, along with a number of familiar voices. A.V. Clubgot the exclusive on the latest update to the nostalgic reboot, which will be calledHey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.Lane ToranandJamil Smithvoiced the characters of Arnold and Gerald in the original cartoon series, but they return in different roles, whileMason Vale Cotton(Mad Men) andBenjamin “L’ilP-Nut” Flores Jr....

“How the MCU Was Made”is a series of deep-dive articles that delve into the ins and outs of the development history, production, and release of all the Marvel Studios movies. Captain America: The Winter Soldieris held in high esteem by many Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, but Marvel Studios knew what it had on its hands before the film was even released. Indeed, after tapping the unexpected duo ofJoeandAnthony Russoto helm the gritty, 70s-thriller-inspiredWinter Soldier, Marvel went ahead and locked them down forCaptain America 3beforeWinter Soldiereven hit theaters....

A new trailer forMarvel’s Inhumanswas unveiled at SDCC last night, and it’s now online for all to see. The show is the third network series from Marvel TV, afterAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.andAgent Carter, and follows a royal family of aliens known as “inhumans” who are splintered by a military coup (led by the king’s brother, Maxmius, played byGame of ThronesalumIwan Rheon) and wind up teleporting to Earth—specifically Hawaii. This new trailer once again plays up the IMAX photography, as the first two episodes of the series were shot with IMAX cameras and will be previewed early in IMAX cinemas before the show debuts on ABC in late September....

This fall,PBS Masterpieceis going forThe Gold. The acclaimed BBC series, which starsJack LowdenandHugh Bonnevillein the true story of one of the biggest crimes in British history, is coming to public television this fall. A new trailer reveals the series will premiere on Masterpiece on Sunday, October 5. The trailer kicks off in 1983, when a group of six masked robbers invade Heathrow International Trading Estate, a warehouse operated by Brink’s and MAT Transport....

It’s been an exciting night at the 74th Television Academy Awards ceremony, which took place Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. FromAmanda Seyfried’s Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series win forher portrayalof crooked medical entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes inElizabeth Meriwetherand Hulu’sThe DropouttoJennifer Coolidge’swell deservedBest Supporting Actress in a Limited Series win for her work onMike Whiteand HBO’sThe White Lotus, excitement is in the air. And for one platform jumping performer, an EGOT is just two letters away....

Music is one of the most important parts of filmmaking. A score has the power to evoke emotions that’ll have you in stitches or tears, and there’s nothing more satisfying that a killer needle-drop. Even non-Marvel fans know that iconic opening song before each movie plays — the one that makes you sit up just a little straighter and your heart beat just a little faster. D23 included a panel celebrating the music behind everyone’s favorite Marvel projects....

Natalie Dormer, best known for her work in theGame of ThronesandThe Hunger Gamesfranchises, has been cast in the leading role of the new South African crime thriller seriesWhite Lies. Set in the upscale suburbs of Bishopscourt in Cape Town, South Africa,White Lieswill be both a murder mystery and an “urgent exploration of race and privilege, inequality and identity.” According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Dormer will play Edie Hansen, an investigative journalist whose teenage nephews are accused of murdering her estranged brother....

Fans can finally cap off Funko’s latest line of Pop! figures as the company’s officialTwitter accounthas revealed a first look at their upcomingCaptain AmericaBuild-a-Scene figure from theirCivil Warset. The figure is currently available for fans to pre-order as anAmazon exclusive. With striking red, white, and blue colors, alongside the accessory of his iconic shield, the newly revealed figure effectively captures the likeness of the character as he stands in a battle-ready position, facing offagainst Team Iron Manover the fate of the Sokovia Accords....