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How exactly does something as monumental as Netflix’sThe Dark Crystal: Age of Resistancecome together? Well you could spend months and years following the production team with high-end cameras, gathering hundreds of hours of footage and interviews, and then edit it all down until you have the best of the best distilled into a deep dive into all things Thra. Or you could watch the new nearly 90-minute documentary,The Crystal Calls: Making of ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance....

It’s now become impossible to deny that Warner Bros. itself was at the very least disappointed with how its DC Extended Universe kicked off. On the set ofJustice Leaguethis summer, bothZack SnyderandBen Afflecknoted that they’ve shifted the tone of that filmto be a bit lighter in contrast toBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and newly installed DC Films headGeoff Johnswent one further recentlyby saying that “mistakenly in the past” Warner Bros....

Gear up for the storm with an early look at upcoming armor and weapons in Beyond Light. Pre-Order Beyond Light:http://bung.ie/beyondlight Dive into the free-to-play world of Destiny 2 to experience responsive first-person shooter combat, explore the mysteries of our solar system, and unleash elemental abilities against powerful enemies. Create your Guardian and collect unique weapons, armor, and gear to customize your look and playstyle. Experience Destiny 2’s cinematic story alone or with friends, join other Guardians for challenging co-op missions, or compete against them in a variety of PvP modes....

WhenDisney’sHerculespremiered in 1997, following the influence of 1992’sAladdin, the animated musical-comedy skirted away from the traditional Mouse House model by incorporating more zany pop culture jokes, splashy high-energy supporting characters, fourth-wall-breaking narrators, and cartoonish slapstick humor. But as it is the latest animated movie to get the live-action treatment, it’ll have a harder time thanThe Jungle BookorBeauty and the Beastwhen it comes to remaking itself for a modern audience. Thus, for directorGuy Ritchie, the transition from animation to live-action is going to be even less simple and straightforward than his work on 2019’sAladdin....

[Update May 15:As forewarned below, Netflix has acquiredBall and Chainstarring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. “Dwayne and Emily have a chemistry together that is unmatched in our business right now. They are the perfect duo to bring Emily V. Gordon’s electric superhero story to life, and take the world ofBall and Chainto new heights,” Netflix’s Scott Stuber told the Hollywood Reporter. Our original story is below.] Jungle Cruiseco-starsDwayne JohnsonandEmily Blunthad such a good time on the set of that big-budget Disney movie that they’re ready to get divorced… in a new project titledBall and Chainthat studios are already lining up to acquire....

Alongside Halloween, the Christmas period is the most film-heavy season of the year and often produces all-time classics that families across the world can sit down and enjoy together. For many, the festive months are the ultimate opportunity to indulge in heart-warming tales of romance and wonder that leave audiences with the cute and cuddly feeling that is so synonymous with Christmas. It is no surprise then that, over the last few years, many production companies have been pushing Christmas as an important period for their movies....

WithFor All MankindSeason 3 debuting around the world this Friday on Apple TV+, I recently got to speak withJoel Kinnamanabout making the new season. As I have said many times, if you’re not watchingFor All Mankind, you’re missing out on one of the best shows airing on any channel. And while both Season 1 and Season 2 were phenomenal, Season 3 might be the best one yet. I got to watch eight out of the ten episodes of the third season, and it takes everything you love about the series and amps it up several levels....

In a rare move for Netflix, an extended cut of one of its original series is heading to home video.The Haunting of Hill Housecreator/directorMike Flanaganconfirmed on Twitter that an extended director’s cut of the terrific horror anthology series is heading to Blu-ray, which was first revealed by Amblin on Twitter. Further details are being kept under wraps, and Flanagan admitted this news hit a little earlier than planned, but he says this extended cut will return several episodes “to their original form,” suggesting that the versions we saw on Netflix weren’t, in fact, Flanagan’s preferred cuts....

Animation has been a cornerstone in introducing nerds to comic book adaptations for decades.The 90s provided a golden era for the medium with series likeBatman: The Animated Series,X-Men: The Animated Series,Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and evenBatman Beyond. In recent years, the medium of animation has made a massive comeback with acclaimed series such asInvincible, the rebootedX-Men ‘97,Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, andBatman: Caped Crusader. This resurgence has paved the way for DC Studios to utilize this format to tell stories in their newly connectedDC Universe (DCU)in a way that their comic book counterpart, theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), hasn’t been able to accomplish....

The concept of the Spider-Verse has taken root in popular fiction, thanks to films likeSpider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse,Spider-Man: No Way Home, and the recentSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.In the vein of Marvel teams such as the Avengers or the X-Men, a group of Spider-Men (and Spider-Women) join forces to fight an interdimensional threat. But it all started with the final two episodes ofSpider-Man: The Animated Series. Those two episodes make up the Spider-Wars storyline and are the reason the very concept of the Spider-Verse exists....

Horror films and psychologicalthrillers are often at their scariestwhen they focus on secret desires or anxieties that anyone can relate to, even if they are depicted in a high-concept way. Often, even those who have tremendous success compare their achievements to what a theoretical version of themselves would be capable of; self-criticism can lead to dangerous thoughts about missed opportunities and unrealized potential.Richard Ayoade’s 2014 thriller,The Double,is a brilliant dark comedy about competition and frustration, featuringJesse Eisenbergin one of the best performances of his career....

Well, this one stings.THR reportsthatJennifer Lawrence, who just this morning released a short but effective letter rallying against pay inequality between male and female actors, announced today that she will be dropping out ofThe Rosie Project, one of the more promising works currently percolating forRichard Linklater. There hasn’t been an official reason given for her leaving the project, but the almost simultaneous announcement that Lawrence will next be starring inDarren Aronofsky’s expectedly enigmatic next project certainly gives a bit of a hint as to where the decision came from....

Jensen Ackleswill always be known for his role as Dean Winchester inSupernatural, but the star has a new crime series coming soon that’s got everyone talking. Ackles will star alongsideEric DaneandJessica CamachoinCountdown, the thriller show following an LAPD officer who joins a secret task force to investigate a murder, but he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the lives of millions. The show was written and created for television byDerek Haas, who is known for co-creating theOne Chicagouniverse (Chicago Med,Fire, andP....