Marvel Narrows Black Widow Director Search to Three Outstanding Women

All indications about the next phase of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe will be a more inclusive, female-led world. We’re thrilled about this. You could argue this phase has already started. First, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther changed cinema, and we know we’ll be seeing more of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) on the big screen (despite what happened at the end of Infinity War). We also already know that for the first time ever,

By Bryan Abrams  |  June 21, 2018

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Actor

Merritt Wever Transitions From Loopy Nurse to Frontier Toughie in Godless

Merritt Wever has no idea why she was picked to play a tough frontier woman in Netflix western Godless, but the New York actress wasn’t about to ask questions when writer-director-creator Scott Frank came calling. “I don’t go nosing around like that,” says Wever, who won a 2013 Emmy co-starring in Nurse Jackie as Edie Falco’s sly, exuberant sidekick Zoey Barkow.

Standing in extreme contrast to Zoey, Wever’s Emmy-buzzed portrayal of Mary Agnes McNue celebrates a gun-wielding bisexual badass who defends the frontier town of LaBelle in 1884 after all the menfolk get killed in a catastrophic mining accident.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 21, 2018
Steve Carell Puts the Pieces Back Together in Welcome to Marwen Trailer

Robert Zemeckis is one of the great filmmakers of our generation. With the Back to the Future movies, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away all in his film library, when Zemeckis takes on a new project, we’re all in. Now, with the trailer for his next project, Welcome to Marwen, out, we’re even more excited for what’s to come.

Welcome to Marwen stars Steve Carell as Mark Hogancamp,

By The Credits  |  June 20, 2018
Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s The Darkest Minds Drops Chilling new Teaser

“If you can hear this, you’re one of us. If you’re one of us, come find us.” 20th Century Fox’s upcoming film The Darkest Minds is playing with our own, leaving us eager to know who is “one of them.” Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson adapted author Alexandra Bracken’s story about a nation-wide epidemic called IAAN that has left 90% of the country’s children dead. Who is behind this demonizing disease?

By Ashley Perlmutter  |  June 20, 2018
A Terrific Trio Teams up to Remake Roald Dahl’s The Witches

A triple threat is forming to remake Roald Dahl’s The Witches. It’s a pretty big deal when a director takes on the challenge of adapting the spectacular work of the renowned author Roald Dahl. In fact, only some of the best directors have taken on this task, such as Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, and Wes Anderson.

News just dropped that Robert Zemeckis, Guillermo del Toro, and Alfonso Cuaron are teaming up and creating the legendary Roald Dahl’s 1973 beloved children’s book into a wicked film.

By Ashley Perlmutter  |  June 20, 2018
Marvel Super-fan One-ups Previous Record Holder by Seeing Infinity War 100 Times

Someone finally did it, folks. After Nem: The Infinity Watcher was given a ticket to the Avengers 4 premiere after seeing Infinity War 43 times, a 17 year old in Staffordshire, England has now seen the film 100 times. I did not round up — in fact it’s quite possible that he will have seen the movie more than a few more times by the time you read this.

By Justin Redman  |  June 20, 2018
The Biggest Shark in Film History Highlights The Meg International Trailer & Poster

The Meg has a wide release date scheduled for August 10th, with emphasis on the wide. The Jason Statham-led shark movie about the prehistoric megalodon — think a great white but close to 60 feet in length — released a new poster today and international trailer today, with the Meg front and center. The poster shows a woman in a swimsuit relaxing on an inner tube in the ocean, with the gigantic megalodon below her ready to chomp.

By Justin Redman  |  June 20, 2018
Here are the Films Coming to Comic-Con

We know you Comic-Con fans are dying to know who and what will be featured at this year’s annual event. The 2018 San Diego Comic-Con is approaching in one month, and the studios are dropping little hints revealing which movies will be found at Hall H. Let’s take a look.

Comic-Con fans will be sad to know that Disney will not be hosting its annual panel in Hall H. this summer. Does this mean no Avengers 4 info?

By Ashley Perlmutter  |  June 20, 2018
Michael B. Jordan Steps Back in the Ring in Creed II Trailer

Michael B. Jordan is back as Adonis Creed. After lighting up both the ring and movie theaters in 2015’s Creed, star Jordan and writer/director Ryan Coogler have become some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Now Jordan’s back as the son of Apollo Creed in Creed II, with mentor Rocky Balboa (Sly Stallone) on hand to guide him through the most emotional fight of his young career.

By Bryan Abrams  |  June 20, 2018
James Gunn Confirms Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is set After Infinity War

If you’ve somehow still not seen Avengers: Infinity War, stop reading.

One of the very first things we thought when we saw Avengers: Infinity War was this—what in the world is James Gunn going to do in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Granted, this question could be posed to every filmmaker connected to the Russo Brothers’ game changing epic—the title characters from Black Panther,

By Bryan Abrams  |  June 20, 2018
First Reactions to Sicario: Day of the Soldado Tout Tense Thrills

“Superb”, “thrilling” and “wicked sense of tension” are all words being used to describe Sicario: Day of the Soldado. The first film in the trilogy was gripping from the opening scene. Now, the story continues and critics are hailing the film as a sequel worthy of the original.

I vividly remember convincing my friends that they needed to get out and see Sicario when it first hit theaters. Denis Villeneuve at the helm was reason enough for me to buy a ticket,

By Joseph Gates  |  June 19, 2018
New Ant-Man and the Wasp TV Spot Asks the Major Question

Just where was Ant-Man during the events of Infinity War? Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been wondering ever since the official poster and trailers were released, but theorize no more.

A new TV spot delivered the hilariously underwhelming answer to the question we’ve all been asking. He was on house arrest, passing most of his time playing an electric drum kit and using a fan to improve his Wookie-speak.

By Joseph Gates  |  June 19, 2018
Tiffany Haddish Challenges T’Challa and has Force Feels With Kylo Ren at MTV Movie Awards

Although the MTV Movie & TV Awards are no longer one of the more exciting nights in the television world, last night Tiffany Haddish brought the heat, her brilliant sass and hysterical jokes to the stage. Haddish slayed Girl’s Trip and SNL as a host back in 2017, so when she was chosen to host the 2018 MTV Movie & TV awards, we knew we were in for many laughs.

By Ashley Perlmutter  |  June 19, 2018
Here’s the Official Creed II Poster & Synopsis, Trailer Coming Tomorrow

A few things have changed for writer/director Ryan Coogler and star Michael B. Jordan since he their 2015 hit Creed. In that film, their second collaboration (after 2013’s moving Fruitvale Station), Coogler and Jordan took the Rocky franchise into fresh, thrilling territory. Since then, they went on to make a little film called Black Pantherwhich has gone on to become one of the most successful movies in history.

By Bryan Abrams  |  June 19, 2018
Jon Bernthal’s Coming Back to The Walking Dead in Season 9

If Steve Trevor can appear in Wonder Woman 1984 without having aged since we last saw him die during World War I, maybe this isn’t that crazy? Jon Bernthal’s Shane was one of the most affecting characters in the early season of The Walking Dead, playing fellow cop and best friend of Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes. Since leaving the show, Bernthal has become a star,

By Bryan Abrams  |  June 19, 2018
The Ant-Man and the Wasp Director and Cast Dish on Plot Details

Director Peyton Reed, Evangeline Lilly, and others have answered some of the biggest questions about the next release in the MCU. Ant-Man and the Wasp takes place sometime between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, but there are more surprises in store than you think. The events of this movie are certain to affect the upcoming Avengers 4 and any potential sequels. Peyton Reed,

By Joseph Gates  |  June 18, 2018
Unpacking the Final Westworld Season 2 Trailer

Things are about to change in Westworld, and this time, we have no idea where things are going. Up-to-date Season 2 spoilers lie ahead.

If you thought at any point that Westworld had reached peak darkness, this week’s episode, “Vanishing Point,” really rubbed in just how wrong you were. William, or The Man in Black (Ed Harris), reaches an all-time low and kills his daughter Emily (Katja Herbers) when his paranoia leads him to believe she is a host sent by Ford (Anthony Hopkins).

By Joseph Gates  |  June 18, 2018
Diana Prince is Back in Uniform for Wonder Woman 1984

The hair is a little bigger, the colors are a little brighter, but that is the same Wonder Woman we fell in love with a year ago. Last week, Patty Jenkins and Gat Gadot revealed that Wonder Woman was heading into 1984 (along with Steve Trevor!) and now Gadot shared the first look at the updated super suit. We got a look at Diana in street clothing last week, but this is our first glimpse at her suited up for the sequel.

By Kelle Long  |  June 18, 2018
James Wan Announces Aquaman Trailer Will Debut at Comic-Con

For a moment of serenity to start your week, indulge in this peaceful new Aquaman logo. Director James Wan tweeted out the shimmering aqua blue symbol with a special announcement. The first trailer for Aquaman will debut next month at Comic-Con.

Comic-Con will be insane!! This is the new glyph/logo. Freshly smuggled out of Atlantis! (stolen off King Orm’s belt buckle) pic.twitter.com/NLmIXUaXEM

— James Wan (@creepypuppet) June 15,

By Kelle Long  |  June 18, 2018

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Art Director

Incredibles 2‘s Shading Art Director Reveals the Film’s Insane Level of Detail

Like production designer Ralph Eggleston, with whom we spoke about putting together the look of Incredibles 2, shading art director Bryn Imagire is a longtime Pixar collaborator. Since working as a computer graphics painter on 1998’s A Bug’s Life, Imagire has been a member of the visual effects or art departments of Coco, Ratatouille, UP,

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  June 18, 2018