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In a far-flung world not so dissimilar from our own, disparate peoples from isolated kingdoms must overcome their differences if they hope to defeat powerful, unified, evil forces and save themselves–and their world–from destruction. That’s a solid if rather general fantasy story synopsis. It’s so familiar in fact that it could apply to anything from classics likeThe Lord of the RingsandThe Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobeto contemporary fantasy favorites likeGame of Thrones....

There’s a lot of TV, I get it. An ungodly amount, even. But there are certain shows that you just have to make time for, especially when there are as weird, hilarious, cinematic, and joyous as Comedy Central’sDetroiters. The show returns for its second season in June, and even if you’ve never watched it before, this first trailer explains everything you need to know about why the show is great....

By all definitionsAubrey Plazais a bona fide indie star, over the years she has been a regular at the Sundance Film Festival. The decade-long impressive run began in 2012 with the sci-fi romantic comedySafety Not Guaranteedand continued every couple of years with 2014’sLife After Beth, 2017’sIngrid Goes West, and 2020sBlack Bear.In her latest filmEmily The Criminal, Plaza puts in one of her best performances alongsideTheo Rossias a debt-saddled young man seeking a way out of her dire circumstance....

One of my favorite films from this year’s Toronto International Film Festival wasS. Craig Zahler’s(Bone Tomahawk) sophomore feature,Brawl in Cell Block 99. If you’re not familiar with the film, the movie features an awesome performance byVince Vaughnas a former boxer named Bradley who ends up having to work for a friend as a drug courier. When things go off the rails, Vaughn lands in prison where he’s given an ultimatum: either do what he’s told or loved ones on the outside will suffer....

As part of the 35th Anniversary ofThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, Nintendo announced a new special Game & Watch collectible, to be released this November. Nintendo didn’t reveal how limited its stock is going to be, so if you want to make sure you’ll get your copy, it’s best to buy theGame & Watch: The Legend of Zeldaas soon as it’s available. The limited-editionGame & Watch: The Legend of Zeldacomes with three classic games from the franchise:The Legend of Zelda,Zelda II:The Adventure of Link, and the Game Boy version ofThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening....

According to an update from Redanian Intelligence, filming for the fourth season of Netflix’sThe Witcheris progressing at full speed, with multiple units working both in studios and on location. Recent reports have given fans a glimpse into the evolving journey of Ciri, played byFreya Allan, revealing significant changes for her character. In the upcoming season, Ciri undergoes a striking transformation, which includes getting a tattoo and a new haircut. Sources indicate that scenes depicting Ciri receiving her tattoo on her thigh have already been filmed, and this moment is expected to tie into her time with the group known as The Rats....

In a new trailer for XYZ’s upcoming horror-western hybrid film,Ghosts of the Ozarks, directorsMatt GlassandJordan Wayne Longshow us that even utopias aren’t perfect. The film will take audiences on a scary journey and keep them guessing reality until the very end.Ghosts of the Ozarksis slated for a release in select theaters, on demand, and digital on February 3. Set in a small town buried deep in the Ozarks of Arkansas, the film takes place right after the events of the Civil War....

Narutois a world of ninjas, magic, and spirits. We follow the titular character, Naruto Uzumaki, as he and his friends strive to become the top ninjas in their village, Konana (The Village Hidden in the Leaves.) Based on the manga of the same name,Narutobecame one of the most popular anime of all time. The story is one of perseverance, sacrifice, redemption, and family. The series spans Naruto’s life. We see him as a young orphan as he tries to gain the respect of those around him....

Believe it or not, it tookThe Greatest Showmanyears to finally get off the ground.Hugh Jackmanwas announced for the role in 2009 and it didn’t start filming until the tail end of 2016. The actor said the reason for the delay was because studios didn’t want to take a risk on funneling funds towards an original movie musical. But with the age of “prestige TV” and what 20thCentury Fox was able to do withDeadpoolandLogan, Jackman said the film had finally been poised to hit theaters....

Produced in association with Marvel Television and set in theX-Menuniverse, the Fox drama seriesThe Giftedfollows Reed and Caitlin Strucker (played byStephen MoyerandAmy Acker), whose ordinary lives are suddenly turned upside down when they learn that their teenage children (played byNatalie Alyn LindandPercy Hynes White) possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a government that’s hostile toward mutants, the family seeks help from an underground network and realize that they must rely on each other and fight to survive....

Happy EndingsalumAdam Pallyis in talks to star in a newJohn Belushibiopic that would co-starIke BarinholtzasDan Aykroyd, whileAubrey Plazais being eyed to play Belushi’s wife, Collider has exclusively learned. David Frankel(The Devil Wears Prada) will direct the long-gestating project, which was written roughly a decade ago bySteve Conrad(Wonder). When Colliderlast reported on the projectin December, Broadway sensationAlex Brightman(Beetlejuice) had agreed to play Belushi, though it seems the filmmakers required a bigger star to secure proper financing....

We’ve all seen the iconicMean GirlswrittenbyTina Fey, or at least have heard one of its manyquotable lines of dialoguefrom the snappy “She doesn’t even go here!” to the upbeat “You go, Glenn Coco!” The cult hit film follows the journey of Cady (Lindsay Lohan), as she transforms from the naive new girl at school into one of the “plastic” mean girls, eventually coming full circle to rediscover her true, kind self....

If you lovedMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Avengers​​​​​​, and can’t wait forMarvel’s Wolverine, there’s another “Marvel’s” video game coming your way you might wanna know about. Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix’s forthcomingMarvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy(not to be confused with Telltale’s 2017 episodic game) features that lovably roguish gang of heroic misfits on an epic space adventure filled with frenetic combat, power-ups, customizable dialogue trees, and more. I recently got my classic rock-loving hands on this sucker via a special preview event, and I’m delighted to report this new take onGotGfeels by and large like an absolute dang blast....