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Considering thatJennifer Lopezhas proven for decades that she’s a bonafide triple threat as an actress, singer, and dancer, it’s truly shocking that she has never starred in a musical. Sure, she’s played singers before in movies, but Lopez has never been a part of a bombastic, old-school Hollywood-type musical that allows her to flex her talents simultaneously. She finally gets her chance with the latest adaptation ofKiss of the Spider Woman, directed byBill Condon—a man who knows his way around a musical, considering he directedDreamgirls, as well as wroteChicagoandThe Greatest Showman....

Following on from the weekend’s news thatOppenheimer, the latest masterpiece from directorChristopher Nolan,had crossed the $700 million threshold over the weekend, it was also confirmed that theCillian Murphy-led retelling of the Manhattan Project and the construction of the atomic bomb had breached the top five all-time IMAX movies in terms of total gross earned in the premium large screen format. Oppenheimer’s success on IMAX isn’t a secret, but when you factor in the competition it faced and the movies that still lie above it, it becomes clear what a staggering accomplishment this is for Nolan....

IfKorean dramasare known for anything, it’s for their sweet and sometimes cornylove storiesthat tend to transcend time and the complications of the world. As cheesy or corny as K-dramas may be, this is what makes them appealing and beloved. Fans of Korean dramas love romances that deal with complicated backstories or the challenges of everyday life. However, at the same time, romances withoutdramaare just as wanted. Hallmark films are in the same ballpark as these kinds of K-dramas: they feature limited drama and focus primarily on the sweet love story being told at hand....

The world ofOne Pieceis full of powerful pirates, from the opportunistic Blackbeard to the man shrouded in mystery, Shanks.While the seas reward strength, no character is strong enough to conquer it alone, leading to the creation of pirate crews. With a mixed bag of goals, a crew becomes a family, even those with unsightly dreams. No matter how they form, the best of the best always contain powerful pirates. For crews to be on this list, they must explicitly be pirates, so no Revolutionary Army or other groups....

Over the past few years, the definition of an “Oscar movie” has been changing quite significantly. Not so long ago, there was a very specific kind of movie that was deemed appropriate for major Oscar consideration. Sure every now and then something likeThe Lord of the RingsorMoulin Rogue!would sneak in there, but by and large straight, grounded dramas were the name of the game. That resulted in many fine films getting recognized, but also many fine films getting left on the sidelines....

Awards season is in full swing, and the latest round of nominations announced is for the 73rd Annual ACE Eddie Awards. Presented by the American Cinema Editors, the awards recognize outstanding film, television, and documentary editing across 14 different categories. Additionally, two achievement awards will be presented during the ceremony.Gina Prince-Bythewoodwill receive the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award for her work onThe Woman King. The award recognizes a filmmaker who “exemplifies distinguished achievement in the art and business of film....

UnlikeNeil Gaiman’sStardustandCoraline, the author’s magnus opus,American Gods, wasn’t an easy adaptation to crack.HBO had interestin bringing the bestselling work to television in 2011, but the series’ future held years of teasing before Gaiman ultimately announced it would no longer live on that premium network. By 2014, Freemantle Media acquired the rights, and a few months later it was back on the docket, this time at Starz. Now, here we are, six years later we findAmerican Godssomewhat changed....

Now that The CW’s DC Comics properties have established themselves as being welcome to crossover specials and guest stars traveling across space and time (thanks,Legends of Tomorrow!, there’s literally no end to the variety of ways in which fan-favorite characters might just pop up on sister series. Even CBS’Supergirlenjoyed a recent viewer bump thanks to a cute crossover featuringThe Flash’sBarry Allen (Grant Gustin). Now, it’sThe Flashthat will be getting a little extra help courtesy ofArrowstar,Katie Cassidy....

Paramount is hoping that audiences are looking to get a jump on R-rated summer fun, or at least that’s what this NSFWBaywatchtrailer is aiming for. It seems like just the type of movie to bring your frat bros and sorority sisters to for a fun night out, both before and after shots of Jäger at your local watering hole, parking lot tailgate, or beachside campfire. And if this new trailer isn’t enough of a one-liner generator, you can bet that the full script fromDamian ShannonandMark Swiftwill be....

After getting a lot of attention with 2015’sTitan Souls, Acid Nerve has once again partnered with Devolver Digital to release another indie hit:Death’s Door.Death’s Doorhas a friendlier approach to its narrative than Acid Nerve’s previous game, with long dialogues and cutscenes that help us understand its complicated plot. Even so, not everything is so evident by the end ofDeath’s Door, and some players might wonder why they just killed all those ferocious bosses while exploring a dying world....

When viewers metThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsin 2010, they knew they were being introduced to a group of ladies that would change how reality TV is seen and become a cultural phenomenon.At the center of it all wasKyle Richards,as she was seen as one of the prominent cast members.Kyle has outlived many housewives who have stepped into being a diamond holder and has shown them what it takes to be in the show for so long....

After speaking withGuillermo del ToroforMimic,The Devil’s BackboneandPan’s Labyrinth, as well as visiting the Prague set ofHellboy—and watching the hulking, monstrous-looking titular character (Ron Perlman) laying the dead body of his beloved one-time firestarter, Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) on a slab—I came to the conclusion that the Mexican mega-talent is as genuine an artist as filmmakers come. And he remains so after winning the Venice Festival’s Golden Lion and best picture Oscar forThe Shape of Water....

From creators/showrunnersLucia Aniello,Paul W. DownsandJen Statsky, the second season of the HBO Max original comedy seriesHacksfollows legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) on the road and traveling across the country with talented but disgruntled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder). As they workshop a new stand-up act, they quickly learn what works and what doesn’t, both on stage and in their own collaborative relationship. During this interview with Collider, co-stars Smart and Einbinder talked about what makesHacksspecial, not wanting to let fans of the series down with Season 2, how they felt about the journey for their characters, why the honeymoon phase is over for Deborah and Ava, and Smart’s experience singing on the show....