Star Warsfans know that Order 66 was one of the major turning points in the history of the franchise. The order was given by Darth Sidious (the Emperor) to execute all the Jedi across the galaxy which allowed the Empire and the Sith to rise to power. RELATED :‘Star Wars’: 7 Locations Where Jedi Hid, Ranked While almost all the Jedi were betrayed and shot down by their clone troopers, some were able to survive the initial massacre....
Some of the most interesting movies walk a fine line between genres, taking aspects of one and fusing them with another. For example, some films contain elements of sci-fi without committing fully to the genre. They might feature futuristic elements, alternate realities, or dystopian themes, yet they remain grounded in a world that feels eerily similar to our own. Often, they use their genre concepts to explore existential questions, social issues, or psychological struggles....
Welcome back, true believers. When last we left theAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Director Mace had been re-introduced in the bizarre, Hydra-led world of the “Framework,” Fitz had killed the love of Radcliffe’s life sending Simmons into a tizzy, and Skye was being tortured after being found out by Agent May with the help of a reluctant Mack. This week, little has changed for the agents, though now they’re attempting to band together once again to take the fight to Hydra and hopefully free Skye from her imprisonment....
Ridley Scottis wasting no time getting started on his nextAliensequel.Alien: Covenanthasn’t even hit theaters yet, but as you probably know by now,Covenantis only the first in aseries of films that connect the mythologyhe built inPrometheusto franchise roots in his 1979 classic.The script for theCovenantfollow-up has been in developmentfor a while now, and speaking withIGN UK, Scott revealed that they’re currently writing the screenplay and the plan is to head into production next year....
Ever watchedThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airand wondered, “Gee, just how bad could a fight on the B-ball court get forWill Smith’s mom to send him packing across the country?” Well, by the looks of things… pretty bad indeed. NBCUniversal and Peacock just dropped a new teaser trailer for the hotly anticipated, gritty reboot of the classic sit-com, aptly titledBel-Air. Avid fans will recall the catchy lyrics to Smith’s rap that opened the show for all six years of its original run: “Chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool, shootin' some b-ball outside of the school…when a couple of guys, they were up to no good, started makin' trouble in my neighborhood....
Benedict Cumberbatchhas been enlisted for the World War II dramaThe War Magician.Based on the book of the same title byDavid Fisher, the film follows the real-life exploits of Jasper Maskelyne, an illusionist who worked with the Allied Forces during World War II to defeat the Nazis. Cumberbatch will play the titular character in the film based off a screenplay byGary Whitta,who most recently penned the script forStar Wars: Rogue One.No director is attached yet....
There may only be six seasons thus far, but the New Era ofSurvivorhas had a handful of standout players that have showcased their extraordinary skills out on the beaches of Fiji. From winners likeDee VallaredesandYam Yam Arochoto robbed players likeJesse LopezandShan Smith, the New Era has been dominated by brilliant game play and excellent social strategy. Over 100 players have hit the beach in the New Era.Determining who is the strongest in the new lot is near impossible, but we’re going to try!...
It’s my spine-tingling pleasure to bring you an exclusive look at the spooky new intro forBig City Greens' upcoming Halloween special, “Blood Moon.” The Disney Channel toon from the minds and imaginations ofChris and Shane Houghtonis getting a jump on the horrifying holiday by delivering a twist on the outstanding intro sequence and theme song. Normally, this intro sums up the whimsical tale of a country family making the move to the big city, but with the Blood Moon on the rise, things have taken a dark turn for Cricket & Co....
In one of the weirdest instances of dueling projects in recent memory, today’s hot project is… a biopic of iconic composerLeonard Bernstein. In 2015,Martin Scorseseeyed the subject for a movie at Paramount, then earlier this year we learned thatSteven Spielbergwas possibly adding a Bernstein movieto his potential docket.And thenlast week we learned that filmmakerCary Joji Fukunagawas teaming up withJake Gyllenhaalfor their own takeon a Bernstein biopic, and nowBradley Cooperwants in on the fun....
Ever since watchingLuc Besson’s amazing movieThe Fifth Elementtwenty years ago, I’ve been waiting patiently for him to make to another crazy large-scale science-fiction movie. Even before visual effects went into hyperdrive, Besson was able to take us to new worlds, create innovative characters, and craft action set pieces like no other. So when Besson announced that he was going to helmValerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and that he would have access to modern VFX and a big enough budget to bring his wildest ideas to life, you could say I was kind of excited....
Following a whirlwind of announcements that are sure to keep the internet busy for some time, Syfy followed up at San Diego Comic-Con with a new trailer for the upcoming second season of their hit spin-off seriesChucky. Though the show ultimately pulled out of SDCC, series creatorDon Mancinimade sure fans of the horror icon got their fill, revealing a teaser showcasing the doll’s awaited return, as well as the arrival of Glen/Glenda, the gender-fluid child of Chucky and Tiffany played byChilling Adventures of SabrinastarLachlan Watson....
Welcome to the 60th Episode ofCollider’s Heroes, hosted by Jon Schnepp, with guests Robert Meyer Burnett, John Campea and Ashley Victoria Robinson. On this episode of Collider’s Heroes (Tuesday June 15th, 2016) we discuss: Schnepp first thanked the citizens of Metropolis, Illinois for putting on a great celebration for everyone’s superhero, Superman at their annual “Superman Celebration.” They had Schnepp and producer Holly Payne out as special guests where they screened the filmThe Death of ‘Superman Lives’: what Happened?...
One evening I was watchingAsh vs. Evil Deadon Starz and the show introduced a new character late in the first season; a hiker named Heather. She seemed sweet and grounded enough, and actually managed to make an impression amidst a very colorful and lovable cast of established characters. Then - spoiler - Heather gets what’s coming to her in this Deadite-infested world, a deliciously over-the-top and wicked demise. That’s the scene that officially seared actorSamara Weavinginto my brain forever....
