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I’ll give this to theTerminatorfranchise: it’s about as unkillable and unwavering as its namesake. A couple days ago,we learnedthatTim Miller’s reboot, which hasJames Cameronon board as a producer, is set to film this summer. Today,Varietyreports thatMackenzie Davishas landed a key role, and will star alongside franchise veteransArnold SchwarzeneggerandLinda Hamilton. Per Variety, “Davis would be the face of the rebooted franchise, in the vein of Hamilton’s character Sarah Connor in the first two movies that Cameron directed....

The U.S. political climate was quite optimistic whenScandalpremiered on ABC in April 2012. PresidentBarack Obamawas closing in on a second term, the financial crisis was over, and things were looking up. It was the ideal time for a show to showcase D.C.’s dark underbelly and allthe scandalous cover-upsorchestrated by the political elite. The political figures inScandalwere not some representation of morality and righteousness; they were ruthless and manipulative, and at the center of their salacious screw-ups was the woman who could fix it all, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington)....

Great satire has to do more than skewer a subject; it also has to show some respect for the central subject. Those who are looking for a depantsing of the modern American military inWar Machineshould end the film by reviewing their own ambition within the confines of their job. Many people have signed up for jobs because of the past glory that that occupation held and likely no longer exists in the same way....

Woody Harrelson has landed a key role in directorMatt Reeves’Dawn of the Planet of the Apessequel,War of the Planet of the Apes. Harrelson will square off againstAndy Serkis' Caesar as the human villain the latestApesinstallment. Plot details being kept under wraps at this point, butTHRreports that Harrelson will play a character called Colonel. Going off of what we know about the film so far, which admittedly isn’t all that much, a villainous character called as Colonel fits right in....

Audiences were blown away byMalignantback in 2021, quickly spreading the word that there was a huge twist no one could see coming (anyone a little behind on their watchlist, be warned – spoilers abound). ButJames Wanwasn’t the first to utilize an unborn or parasitic twin for horror purposes – if you’re not as familiar withStephen King’snovelThe Dark Half, you might recognize the name from theGeorge A. Romeroadaptation from 1993. Both movies hinge on the general idea of a fetus partially absorbing their twin in-utero, only for them to physically manifest years later, although the specific plots ofThe Dark Halfdiffer greatly fromMalignant....

Hulu has released the list of movies and TV shows that will be added to the streaming service next month, as well as those that are due to depart. Just in time for Halloween preparations, September 2019 brings new spooky additions likeEvil DeadandEvil Dead 2,The Monster Squad(an underrated classic), and thePumkpinheadmovies. But if you’re not quite in the mood for a fright, there’s also theOcean’strilogy, theMatrixtrilogy, andPretty in Pinkto look forward to....

The superhero franchise is and has been king of the blockbuster box office for some time now, and while we’re inundated with new superhero movies ever year,X-Menis something of a minor miracle of a franchise. The first film redefined what a superhero movie could be 20 years ago, and and the franchise remained alive and going (though not alwayswell) for nearly two decades. The longevity of this franchise is wildly impressive, and while it’s almost certainly come to an end now that Disney has acquired Fox and will likely reboot the franchise at some point in the future, it remains a tremendously impressive achievement....

Five years and one pandemic afterBook Clubintroduced audiences to the heartfelt and hilarious story of four women reconnecting and reinventing their lives while drinking wine and readingFifty Shades of Greytogether,Book Club: The Next Chaptersends that fiercely funny foursome on a new adventure to Italy.The Next Chaptercould’ve easily side-stepped the last four years, but instead, it embraces the unique challenges the pandemic posed. It’s not the first “post-pandemic” film to pull from the friend groups rallying behind Zoom to keep sane—Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mysterymost recently tapped into this phenomenon—but it is the first to play up the hilarity of watching an older demographic try to figure it all out together....

After over two years of radio silence, fans ofChristopher Paolini’s tetralogy offantasy novelsThe Inheritance Cyclefinally have something to shout about. Paolini has reassured fans that the project to remake the book into a show,Eragonis still in the works, though it may take a while before it fully comes to life. Disneyannounced the series in 2022, in response tocalls from fanswho wanted to see the fantasy saga get a proper adaptation, especially after the disappointing 2006 film....

It turns out we can thankRobbie Williamsfor more than just a killer discography. According toBetter MandirectorMichael Gracey, the pop icon was instrumental in savingThe Greatest Showmanfrom being canned at the 11th hour. During a recent Q&A session at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Gracey shared the unbelievable story of how alast-minute intervention by Williams helped keep his debut feature alive. Gracey started by recalling his initial encounter with Williams at a Hollywood party hosted by his lawyer, but the real story began years later while working withHugh JackmanonThe Greatest Showman:...

Brad Winderbaumis on a very special shortlist, singularly titled: “Marvel Studios Parliament.” This means he’s in a very tight-knit group of long-time Marvel executives directly underKevin Feige, who offer notes and elevate one another’s projects. Winderbaum, in his unique position, is head of streaming, television, and animation. Needless to say, Winderbaum has his fingers in every Marvel pie imaginable, making him one of the most fascinating people to interview. In particular, one of those pies is audience-favoriteDaredevil: Born Again, set to make its debut on Disney+ and kicking off an exciting queue of Marvel projects rushing down the pipeline....

We’re now officially one week away from the release ofMickey 17, and while its road to theaters has been long and winding, the time is almost upon us to see howBong Joon-hofollows up his Oscar-winning masterpiece,Parasite. Reviews forMickey 17have been pouring in this week upon the embargo lifting, and the film has rendered enough scores to be given a rating onRotten Tomatoes.Mickey 17has officially debuted with a strong88% score from criticson the aggregate site from 40 reviews, and while this is subject to change, this score from this many reviews is a large enough sample size that it likely won’t change where it will end up once the film has been released globally....

The Wheel of Timeis turning once more for a third season and the creators behind the series are promising viewers things they have never seen before when the adaptation ofRobert Jordan’sfantasy series lands on Prime Video. Executive producerRafe Judkins, joined by starsRosamund PikeandDaniel Henney, as well as costume designerSharon Gilhamand make-up/hair designerDavina Lamont,participated in a discussion on Tuesday at the Deadline Studioduring the Prime Experience and it was during that chit-chat that Judkins spilled the beans on the epic scenes set to unfold when our favourite charactersreturn to our screens....