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The longest-running sci-fi television series in history,Doctor Who, is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend with the first of three specials. The specials bring back several fan favorites:David Tennant’s fourteenth Doctor andCatherine Tate’s beloved companion Donna Noble, along with writer and showrunnerRussell T. Daviesto helm it. Davies will go on to usher inNcuti Gatwaas the fifteenth Doctor, who’ll lead this year’s Christmas special next month. But first, the Doctor must address some unfinished business with his best friend....

With today being the official opening ofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, fans ready to propel themselves into the next chapter of the beloved franchise have been heading to theaters around the globe. While thehigh-octane actionplaying out on the screen is certainly enough to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, franchise starTom Cruisehas been giving them a reason to jump to their feet as the Academy Award-nominated actor is popping up at theaters around North America to celebrate the arrival of the film and flash his million dollar smile for a lucky selection of theatergoers....

With only two episodes left of the first season ofThe Last of Us, we had a change of pace asepisode seven- entitled ‘Left Behind’ - took viewers back in time to around three weeks before the show’s beginnings in the pilot. “The idea behind the DLC was showcasing Ellie’s last moments before the Last of Us, what was she like before this happened to her and what was the event that turned her life upside down," said co-creatorNeil Druckmannwhen describing the episode....

One of the best parts about the sci-fi movie genre, one of the key factors that has made it one of the most popular and prolific in the medium, is the fact that it pretty much has no limits. Over the course of cinema’s history, some of the most talented filmmakers have let their imaginations reach their wildest extents to craft some of the most original movies the world has ever seen....

There are many elements that make or break a film. While a well-written script is the heart of a movie, visually pleasing imagery keeps audiences enthralled in its story, playing a critical role in creating the visual representation of the narrative, characters, and setting, consequently making the whole viewing experience a lot more immersive and thus enjoyable. Throughout the years, many talented directors have joined forces with equally talented cinematographers, visual effects supervisors, and other valuable crew members to create believable tales for audiences to immerse themselves in....

TheStar Warsfranchise was born in 1977 withGeorge Lucas’s legendary film of the same title—easily one ofthe most influential sci-fi movies ever made. What followed soon expanded into the biggest transmedia franchise in history. Nowadays,Star Warsis an entertainment juggernaut with multiple films, TV shows, novels, comic books, and—of course—video games under its belt. Well over a hundred officially-licensedStar Warsvideo games have been made over the decades. As such,it should come as no surprise that there’s a big variance in the level of quality that all of these games span....

Adolescenceis a new British miniseries on Netflix that has been getting a lot of attention, and rightfully so. While most crime shows are about finding out who the killer is, this psychological drama is much more interested in getting at the roots of why a particular murderer did what they did. Each of its four episodes was remarkably filmed in a single shot, the atmosphere is so immersive that each of its settings feels absolutely real, and the marriage of impeccable acting with superb writing come together to make this perhaps one ofthe greatest miniseries ever made....

At long last,American GodsSeason 2 filming is underway. For a minute there it seemed as though a second season of the Starz series may not happen at all, not due to lack of interest from the network, but because of creative problems behind the scenes. Last November, showrunnersBryan FullerandMichael Greendeparted the serieswhile already deep into development on Season 2. The duo had reportedly clashed with production company FreemantleMedia after asking for a budget increase, and at the time of their exit had already written scripts....

Eli Rothis set to direct a feature adaptation of the hit video gameBorderlandsfor Lionsgate, the studio announced on Thursday. Two-time Emmy winnerCraig Mazin(Chernobyl) wrote the latest draft of the script, and the film will be produced byAvi AradandAri Aradvia their Arad Productions banner, as well asErik Feigand his company Picturestart. Executive producers areRandy Pitchford, the founder of Gearbox Software who serves as the executive producer of the Borderlands video game franchise, andStrauss Zelnick, chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive....

The Woman in MehadMichelle Williamsnarrating the audiobook, but what if another host of celebrities had the chance to take on telling the story ofBritney Spearsin her own words? Not to say Williams doesn’t do a great job of telling Spears' story, but sometimes, you just have to wonder what could have been and that’s whatSaturday Night Liveposed with a new sketch: Who else auditioned for the chance to readThe Woman in Me?...

After the surprising news thatKim Kardashianhad joined the fun of the twelfth season ofAmerican Horror Story, it was announcedCara Delevingnewill also be a part of the cast, making her debut in the anthology horror series. According toDeadline, the actress will be part of a team that already includedEmma Roberts, in a story that follows a woman who is convinced that an evil presence is preventing her from conceiving a baby. For the first time in the show, a season will be based in a novel, as the installment will serve as an adaptation of theDanielle Valentinebook set to debut later this summer....

I’m currently making my way through the entireCrash Bandicootseriesfor the first timedespite the beloved platformer having launched back in my heyday as an 80s/90s kid. It’s been a blast. Not only did I get to enjoy the awesome remake of the original trilogy thanks to theCrash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, I was fully prepared to tackle the recently released sequel,Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, which I’m still making my way through....

When it comes to modern horror, there’s no production company as well known asBlumhouse. They’ve made original genre gems likeInsidious,Sinister, andM3GANalongside reviving iconic franchises likeHalloweenandBlack Christmas. However, their latest horror offeringAfrAId,starringJohn Cho,is less of aM3GANand more of aBlack Christmasremake kind of disaster for Blumhouse. The AI panic thriller opened this week and the reviews from both the critics and audiences haven’t been kind. The film currently has a less-than-scary25% critic score onRotten Tomatoeson just 24 reviews, while the audience score fared a bit better at a split 50%....