The Mountain from Game of Thrones Proves He’s Not to be Messed With On or Off Screen
Chris Hemsworth once hosted Saturday Night Live and joked that in his Marvel audition, the casting agents said, “We’re looking for a Thor type. Not actual Thor.” So, too could be said of Icelandic actor Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson. Björnsson plays The Mountain on Game of Thrones and he’s proven he lives up to the name.
In addition to acting, Björnsson is also a professional weight lifter.
Watch This Incredibly Impressive & Very Gory VFX Reel for Fear the Walking Dead
A major disclaimer before you watch the fascinating VFX reel for Fear the Walking Dead below—do it before lunch. Or don’t do it at all if you’re not a fan of gore. This look at the very impressive visual effects, created by Goodbye Kansas Studios, is not for the squeamish. Then again, neither is the show (or its progenitor, The Walking Dead), so if you’re curious how they turn actors into slobbering,
The Looming Tower‘s Stars on Tackling Terror, Real People, & Recent History on TV
The Looming Tower is a new Hulu series based on Lawrence Wright’s non-fiction book about the events leading up to the attack on the United States on 9/11. The focus is on the heads of the CIA and FBI operations investigating Al-Qaeda, played by Peter Sarsgaard and Jeff Daniels, and how their often-petty animosity and territoriality prevented the sharing of critical information that could have prevented the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Netflix Continues Going All Out on Sci-Fi With the Gorgeous Looking Lost in Space
The first full-length trailer for Netflix’s Lost in Space boasts a look as lush and wondrous as any sci-fi series we’ve seen on TV. This is in keeping with the streaming platform’s willingness to go big on their genre films as well as their series—we’ve seen this on both David Ayer’s film Bright and their new sci-fi series Altered Carbon—both the product of big budgets and creative freedom on offer to filmmakers and creators.
Brace Yourself, There’s More Black Mirror to Come
There’s more technological terror to come. Netflix has renewed Black Mirror for a fifth season.
In fairness, the sci-fi anthology series from Charlie Booker and Annabel Jones isn’t always scary. There was the adorable ‘Hang the DJ last season that renewed our faith in dating apps, and the lovely Emmy winning San Junipero restored our faith in aging. Sort of. The point is it was lovely and awesome.
Daughter of Uma Thurman & Ethan Hawke Joins Stranger Things for Season 3
It looks like your favorite band of pre-teen heroes will be running into a few new faces on season 3 of the beloved Netflix original series Stranger Things. Maya Thuman-Hawke, daughter of Hollywood superstars Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke has been confirmed to have joined the cast for the upcoming season. According to Deadline, Hawke will be taking on the character of Robin, “an alternative girl who is equal parts sharp and playful.
Watch Charles Barkley Slay in This SNL Star Wars Skit That was Cut for Time
One of the more absurd and overlooked aspects of the Star Wars franchise is that somehow everyone in the galaxy is multi-lingual. No matter what planet people travel to and who—or what—they might encounter there, no one in any Star Wars film ever says, “I have no idea what this person/alien/thing is saying.” This includes the beeping language of droids like R2-D2 and BB-8. Everyone understands everyone else, all the time.
Black Panther Fans Get a Big Surprise on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The impact of Black Panther has been overwhelming. The thoughtful care that went into the African inspired design from the Wakandan nation to the fierce Dora Milaje costumes to the artfully choreographed stunts, the film was truly groundbreaking. Black Panther has been making historic waves in ticket sales too. It clocked in at the second largest box office earnings in the second weekend in American cinematic history.
The Incredible History Lesson That Informed WACO‘s Costume Design
Karyn Wagner has a gift for time travel. Her costume designs have populated the slave era south of Underground, death row during the Great Depression of The Green Mile, and a lush WWII romance in The Notebook. Her latest visit in history lands in 1990s Texas where a charismatic cult leader was building a large following in WACO. The six-part miniseries on the newly branded Paramount Network concludes tonight,
Michael B. Jordan Set Books Ablaze with a Flamethrower in Fahrenheit 451 Trailer
Dystopian futures are having a moment, and there are few as classic as Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. The book burning cautionary tale is coming to HBO with a killer cast and some amazing visuals. The new trailer teases the tension that will lead to an ultimate showdown between two of this year’s best villains on the big screen; Michael B. Jordan (Black Panther) and Michael Shannon (The Shape of Water).
Casting News Could Spell the Death of a Favorite Walking Dead Character
If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead, you’ve definitely lost a favorite character by now. RIP Glenn, Abraham, Lori, Shane, and half the rest of the cast. The deaths are getting bigger and hitting harder, but I don’t think any of us could be emotionally prepared for the next character that seems to be in the ruthless Walking Dead crosshairs.
MAJOR POTENTIAL SPOILERS AHEAD. STOP NOW IF YOU WANT TO BE COMPLETELY SURPRISED
One of the show’s long time stars has been struggling through contract negotiations and seems to be looking for the next move in their career.
Bradley Whitford is Moving to Gilead for Season 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale
Bradley Whitford is possibly most famous for his Emmy award winning performance as Josh Lyman in The West Wing. The sharp and passionate political strategist is one of the most beloved characters in TV history. On the other hand, Whitford can be straight up creepy when he wants to be. That skill probably contributed to casting directors adding him to the season 2 cast of The Handmaid’s Tale.
Joseph Fiennes was dazzlingly evil in the first season,
Get Out and The Handmaid’s Tale Take Home WGA’s
The award season this year continues to spread the wealth. A variety of projects is getting recognition rather than a strong front runner sprinting out ahead of the pack. The Shape of Water has racked up the most nominations, but Get Out, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and other great films have held their own as contenders.
Last night was the Writers Guild of America Awards, which honors scribes across a variety of categories including documentary,
How Many Episodes of Stranger Things 3 You’ll Be Binging
How much more supernatural horror can poor Hawkins, IN endure? At least eight more episodes it seems. Netflix announced Stranger Things 3 will return to the season 1 format of an eight-episode run.
With season 2 of Stranger Things increasing to nine episodes, there was speculation that season 3 would tack on another. Instead, Netflix has decided to cut back. Because the show is streaming and perfect for binge-watching,
The Costume Designer Who Made Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating The Best Dressed Women on TV
The dreamiest clothing on TV lives on ABC’s Thursday night lineup. Olivia Pope’s (Kerry Washington) gorgeous suits and capes started a frenzy on Scandal and Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) is the most suave dressed lawyer in any room on How to Get Away With Murder. Legendary costume designer Lyn Paolo created Olivia Pope’s iconic look and has taken over Annalise’s wardrobe. Paolo has a knack for signing onto long running shows with huge fan bases.
The Star Wars Universe Will Expand on the Small Screen
The age of Star Wars is upon us. While we were still basking in the warmth of Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s cosmic effect on the world, Rian Johnson announced he was developing his own trilogy. Yesterday, our greatest galactic dreams we didn’t even know we had came true. Game of Thrones creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff announced they would also be writing and producing new Star Wars films,
Westworld May Have As Many As Five Sister Parks According to Its Website
Dreaming of a vacation in an exotic world? Want to get away from it all and live out your wildest fantasies? It’s true that things went horribly wrong and robots began their world domination in season 1 of Westworld and we were supposed to learn our lesson. Then HBO created this awesome and intricate website, and we kind of want Westworld to be real. Maybe things aren’t so violent and morally corrupt in other parks at Delos Destinations?
Did This Doritos Super Bowl Commercial Confirm That Tyrion Lannister is a Targaryen?
We may have to wait until 2019 for the return of Game of Thrones, but the biggest question coming out of the Super Bowl is not about whether Eagles tight end Zach Ertz had control of the ball when he scored the game’s final touchdown (reader—he did), but whether fans were given a crucial Game of Thrones Easter egg in the Doritos Blaze v. Mountain Dew Ice commercial that aired during the game.
Castle Rock Trailer is a Stephen King Mash-Up
Stephen King is continuing his entertainment reign with Castle Rock set to launch on Hulu. The plot is incredibly unclear, but it’s the first trailer is an intriguing mash up of King’s greatest hits. Everyone looks very on edge, and it’s basically a slideshow of awesome actors, so we’re hooked.
André Holland plays a man who goes home to Castle Rock after receiving a call from Shawshank prison that seems to set the story in motion.
Zachary Quinto Will Become a Paranormal Investigator for In Search Of
Zachary Quinto is again going where Leonard Nimoy has gone before. The original Spock hosted docuseries In Search Of from 1977 to 1982. History Channel announced today that it is rebooting the show and has ordered 10 episodes.
Quinto has been tapped to take over hosting duties. The actor will investigate a paranormal topic in each episode from aliens to time travel. The Unsolved Mysteries style program will feature witnesses and experts in the field.
