Critics Call Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse one of the Best Spider-Man Films Ever

It’s already been a very good week for new superhero movies. First, we published our round-up of early reactions to James Wan’s Aquaman, in which folks took to Twitter to profess their joy at the wildly ambitious, relentlessly fun origin story. Now we’ve got a proper review round-up of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and they are uniformly gushing. Spider-Verse is currently sitting at 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes,

Jordan Peele Confirms Candyman Project and Announces Director

Someone must have said “Candyman” five times because the supernatural killer is back. Deadline confirmed those rumors that Jordan Peele may be working on a sequel to the 1992 horror classic.

Peele and business partner Win Rosenfeld will produce the Candyman reboot via their Monkeypaw Productions. Busy with Us, his directorial follow up to Get Out, and assuming hosting duties of the new Twilight Zone,

Behind the Gen-1 Design of the Transformers in Bumblebee

There’s plenty of reason to be optimistic about Bumblebee. Director Travis Knight (Kubo and the Two Strings) and screenwriter Christina Hodson (Birds of Prey) are two solid places to start. Their passion for the project was evident in the first trailer, in the pared-down story, in the retro look of Bumblebee and his fellow Transformers, and in the spark between Hailee Steinfeld’s Charlie Watson and her new best friend,

Gemma Chan Shares New Photo From Captain Marvel Reshoot

The last bit of information we got about Captain Marvel came a few weeks ago when we learned what the year the film is set. (Hint: Brad Pitt was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive and everyone was doing the Macarena). It was a month and change before that when we got our first good glimpse at directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s film when the Captain Marvel trailer bowed,

The Opening Scene of Nightflyers is a Nightmare in Space

There is plenty to worry about in outer space. Temperatures that will instantly freeze the human body, a lack of breathable atmosphere, and giant flying rock formations. Being a space traveler is difficult enough without a homicidal madman on the loose, but that is what the crew faces in the first five minutes of Nightflyers.

The new series sent shockwaves through SDCC when the footage was released.

See Black Panther on the Big Screen Tonight—For Free

You’ve eaten turkey, possibly shopped till you dropped on Black Friday, and spent some part of yesterday making the most of Cyber Monday (during work hours, no less). Okay, maybe this isn’t you, but this does describe a decent percentage of the American population, a fever of purchasing that is as much a part of the holidays as stuffing, trying to avoid politics at the dinner table and promises of a diet at some future date.

Black Lightning Star Cress Williams on TV’s Most Human Superhero

The CW has been delivering the superhero goods on the small screen for years now, but things have gotten really interesting since 2014. That was the year the network began airing a yearly crossover event that involved many of the stars from their live-action series.  The event, called the “Arrowverse,” connects the superheroes from Arrow, The Flash, and Supergirl, while including folks like Superman, John Constantine and more.

A Fantastic Underground World is Revealed in First Artemis Fowl Teaser

The first teaser trailer for Artemis Fowl introduces a mysterious high tech underground world. Soaring above the trees, towns, and cities, you would never know an advanced race is hiding below. Unless you are 12-year old genius Artemis embarking on a strange and dangerous adventure.

Based on the extremely popular YA books by Eoin Colfer, Disney hasn’t dug into much of the plot yet. This first taste, however, is a visual feast.  

First Aquaman Reactions Salute Swashbuckling Epic

The best DC movie since The Dark Knight. The second best DC movie (perhaps behind The Dark Knight). On par with Patty Jenkins fantastic Wonder Woman origin story. A swashbuckling epic full of massive emotions and a tidal wave of action. Folks, the first reactions to James Wan‘s Aquaman are in, and they are more or less every shade of enthused. 

Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda Send Hearts Soaring with New Mary Poppins Returns Music

Need some magic to push you through the busy holiday season? Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda are here to brighten everyone’s spirits. Two new tracks from Mary Poppins Returns have dropped on Disney’s Vevo and they’re just as delightful as you would hope.

The first is a beautiful lullaby style ballad with that gives a good solid yank on the heartstrings. ‘The Place Where Lost Things Go’ capitalizes on the bygone childhood of many of the original Mary Poppins fans.

David Harbour Looks Intense as Hellboy in First Image from Film

Hellboy is a demon on a mission in a new image from the upcoming live-action film. Empire Magazine shared the first look of David Harbour in action as the antihero and he looks absolutely ferocious.

Harbour shared a first set image in black and white more than a year ago. At the same time, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola tweeted out the first color photo of Harbour in full hair and makeup.

Going Deep With ABC’s A Million Little Things‘ Rising Star Christina Ochoa

A few short years ago, A Million Little Things star Christina Ochoa was driving for Uber in Los Angeles, wondering whether or not she should go back to Spain. The grand-niece of the 1959 Noble Prize winner Severo Ochoa (a physician and biochemist who secured the prize for his work on the synthesis of RNA) and the daughter of acclaimed Spanish sculptor Victor Ochoa, Ochoa has many other passions. She has a deep,

How Russell Hornsby Prepared for Emotional Role of Starr’s Dad in The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give takes no time to build up to the powerful message it delivers. The film opens on one of its most important and intimate scenes. A father, tough and terrified, lectures his seemingly too young kids on how to interact with police officers. Their mother tries to temper his tone, but he knows his children are entering a world where he is running out of time to protect them. Russell Hornsby offers a raw portrayal of a private moment every parent wishes they didn’t have to have.

The Lion King Trailer is 2nd Most Watched in History in 24 Hours

Perhaps you caught The Lion King trailer while in a state of well-fed sedation during Thanksgiving? That’s when Walt Disney Studios decided to drop the first teaser trailer for their upcoming live-action take on one of their most beloved animated classics, and it was enough to rouse anyone from turkey-induced catatonia. Jon Favreau’s film, at least from what you can see in the minute-and-a-half teaser trailer, is a photorealistic wonder. It has taken the rich,

Writer/Director Jason Reitman & Screenwriter Jay Carson on Raising Questions in The Front Runner

Three-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Jason Reitman makes “discussion” movies  —  movies that prompt questions people talk about after watching.

“I don’t trust any filmmaker that says they have all the answers. I make movies because I have questions,” the writer/director told The Credits at a screening of his new film The Front Runner at the Denver Film Festival.

“All my movies have questions and they leave open-ended because I want the audience to walk out and view the rest of their life through the lens of the movie,” he said.

Ralph Breaks the Internet Co-Directors on Harnessing Disney Princess Power

Ralph Breaks the Internet goes viral in theaters Thanksgiving weekend, one of the most coveted times of the year for Hollywood releases. 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph gleaned an Oscar nomination for director Rich Moore and became a huge hit. We spoke to Moore and his co-director, Phil Johnston, who co-wrote the screenplay for Ralph Breaks the Internet with Pamela Ribon, about building a Disney sequel with both hard edges and sentimentality.

Margot Robbie Reveals the Incredible Full Title to Birds of Prey

Having just seen Margot Robbie in a press screening for Mary Queen of Scots, my excitement for Birds of Prey, already quite robust, is now a full-fledged fever. Robbie has proven in role after role, from stealing every The Wolf of Wall Street scene she was in, to her hilarious yet empathetic take on Tonya Harding in I, Tonya, that she’s a major star.

Halloween Channels Another Famous Slasher in Deleted Scene

The new Halloween is a modern horror masterpiece, but not every scene made the cut. The home video release features the most extended or deleted scenes that I’ve seen in a long time. There are seven pieces of footage that got slashed from the final release but will be included as extras on Blu-Ray, DVD, and digital.

Universal went ahead and released the first deleted scene on the list,

Bricksburg is in Ruins in the First The LEGO Movie 2 Trailer

As common wisdom dictates, one can never have too many Legos. The same logic applies that one can never have too many Lego movies. Emmett (Chris Pratt) and his energetic plastic pals are back for more building block adventures in the first trailer for The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part.

Everything was once awesome in Bricksburg, but nothing is ever built to last. An extraterrestrial threat in the form of LEGO DUPLO has turned the town into a wasteland.

Fred Savage is a Captive Audience in Once Upon a Deadpool Trailer

Gather round children and hear the tale of another man in red who is definitely not on Santa’s nice list. Deadpool is censoring himself for a good cause this Christmas. The R-rated superhero is watching is mouth for a 12-day release of Deadpool 2. The catch is, Once Upon a Deadpool will be rated PG-13. How will he adapt to a more family-friendly setting? Surprisingly well, actually.