How the Music of ‘Star Wars’ Was Influenced by the 1942 Classic ‘Kings Row’

The Star Wars and Kings Row scores have a lot in common and that is no accident. George Lucas and John Williams have cited it as an inspiration. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Neil Gaiman Insists That ‘American Gods’ is “Not Dead” Despite Starz Cancelation

Author Neil Gaiman assures fans that American Gods is not dead, and could still live on despite its cancelation by Starz. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Star Wyatt Russell Wants to Bring Shades of Gray to the Marvel Cinematic Universe [Interview]

In our Wyatt Russell interview, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier star talks about bringing shades of gray to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Cool Stuff: Holy Bricks, Batman! It’s the Classic 1966 Batmobile LEGO Playset

There's a LEGO Batman 1966 Batmobile playset on the way, bringing the classic version of the Caped Crusader's car to your shelf. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Jar Jar Binks Will Not Be in the Disney+ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series

Despite rumors that the Gungan would feature in the Disney+ series, an Obi-Wan Kenobi Jar Jar Binks appearance has been ruled out by actor Ahmed Best. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Shifts Release Date Back One Week

Sony Pictures announced the Venom: Let There Be Carnage release date has been shifted back again, but just by one week this time. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ Trailer: Lord and Miller’s New Animated Movie Hits Netflix Next Month

A dysfunctional family must overcome their differences to save the world from deadly robots in Netflix's The Mitchells vs The Machines trailer. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

The Quarantine Stream: ‘WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn’ is a Fascinating Chronicle of the WeWork Saga

(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn Where You Can Stream It: Hulu, starting April 2. The Pi … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Zola’ Trailer: A Viral Twitter Thread Becomes One of the Wildest Movies of the Year

The Zola trailer adapts an infamous viral Twitter thread to the screen, with wild and crazy results. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

The Morning Watch: The Evolution of Pixar’s Character Movement, How Board Games Adapt Movies & More

In this edition, see the evolution of Pixar Animation character movement, find out how board games adapt blockbuster movies, and more. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Superhero Bits: Marvel Leaving Diamond Comic Distributors, ‘Harley Quinn’ Has a Secret ‘Suicide Squad’ Guest Star & More

Is that the Spear of Destiny in The Suicide Squad? Did you catch the Star Wars reference in last weekend's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier? | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Live-Action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Series Casts ‘Scrubs’ Star Donald Faison as Professor Utonium

Donald Faison will play Professor Drake Utonium in The CW's Powerpuff cast, joining Chloe Bennett, Dove Cameron, and Yana Perrault. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Limbo’ Trailer: Waiting is a Group Effort

Watch the trailer for Limbo, the comedy-drama from writer-director Ben Sharrock. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Steps’, an Animated Musical Spin on the ‘Cinderella’ Story, Headed to Netflix With Producer Amy Poehler

Alyce Tzue will direct Steps, an animated musical with songs by Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci. Amy Poehler will produce. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Trouble’: Danny McBride is Making an Animated Movie With Newly Launched Spire Animation

Danny McBride is developing an animated movie called Trouble with Spire Animation, co-founded by Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Mortal Kombat’ Release Date Delayed Again by One Week

The Mortal Kombat release date has been delayed again, but only by one week, sending the movie to theaters and HBO Max a bit later in April. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Makes Huge Box Office Internationally, But Don’t Expect the Same in the United States

The Godzilla vs Kong international box office numbers are in, and the film now has the biggest overseas box office debut of the pandemic. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Suicide Squad’ TV Spots: Peter Capaldi Talks, and Other Explosive New Footage

Director James Gunn released two new The Suicide Squad TV spots, one featuring Peter Capaldi's The Thinker, the other teasing more action. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 4 Trailer: June Asks for Justice

Elisabeth Moss does her best Katniss Everdeen in this new The Handmaid's Tale season 4 trailer, portraying a resistance leader. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Daily Podcast: Best Recasts in Film History, Thundercats, Game of Thrones Stage Play, Rocky Prequel, and More

On the March 30, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including a Thundercats movie, a Game of Thrones stage play, and a Rocky prequel series. Then they dive i … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Rocky’ Prequel Series Being Written by Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone has revealed he's working on a script for a Rocky prequel series that will "transport us back to the origins of Rocky." | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’: Amy Aquino on Bucky’s Life or Death Situation, Her Character’s Backstory, and More [Interview]

In our Amy Aquino interview, we sat across the virtual table from the actress who plays the therapist in Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Amanda Seyfried to Play Elizabeth Holmes in ‘The Dropout,’ Replacing Kate McKinnon

The Dropout series from Hulu has replaced Kate McKinnon with Amanda Seyfried after the SNL actress vacated the role last month. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Reopening Dates, Teases New Indominous Rex Animatronic

The Universal Studios Hollywood reopening date has been announced, and guests will be introduced to a Secret Life of Pets ride and Jurassic World: The Ride. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘American Gods’ Canceled After Three Turbulent Seasons, a TV Movie Might Wrap Things Up

After three troubled seasons, Starz has canceled American Gods. There may or may not be a movie to wrap things up. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Contest: Win ‘Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar’ on Blu-ray

We're giving away Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on Blu-ray! Here's how you can win a copy. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Gets an Earlier Release Date

Lionsgate has moved up The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard release date to June from its previous August date, alongside a new photo from the sequel. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Shadow and Bone’ Trailer: It’s Time to Enter the Grishaverse With the New Netflix Fantasy Series

Netflix has released the official Shadow and Bone trailer for the epic fantasy series adaptation of Leigh Bardugo's beloved Grishaverse novels. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel About the Fateful Tourney at Harrenhal is Becoming a Broadway and West End Stage Play

George R.R. Martin is developing a Game of Thrones stage play based around the Great Tourney at Harrenhal, which kicked off the war before the series. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Exclusive: Shudder Celebrates “Halfway to Halloween” Month in April – Watch a Trailer and Check Out the Killer Film Line-Up

Get ready for spooky season with the Shudder Halfway to Halloween Month celebration in April. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Rick and Morty’ Season 5 Trailer Promises Plenty of Sci-Fi Insanity in June

Adult Swim has released the first Rick and Morty season 5 trailer, which includes the announcement of the season's debut in June this year. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Trailer: Clone Force 99 Returns With Their Own Spin-Off Series

Disney+ has released the Star Wars The Bad Batch trailer, which follows the rogue Clone Force 99 as they gain a new recruit. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Matt Reeves is Producing an English-Language Remake of Russian Creature Feature ‘Sputnik’

Matt Reeves and Village Roadshow Pictures are producing an English-language Sputnik remake of the Russian creature feature from 2020. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

The Quarantine Stream: ‘Infernal Affairs’ Should Be Spoken About in the Same Reverent Tones as ‘The Departed’

(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: Infernal Affairs Where You Can Stream It: Paramount+ The Pitch: An undercover police officer (Tony Leung) infil … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Spiral’ Trailer: Chris Rock Opens ‘The Book of Saw’

The Spiral trailer resurrects the Saw franchise with Chris Rock. The comedian/actor/director co-stars alongside Samuel L. Jackson. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Honest Trailer: Disney Wants You to Trust Everyone and No One

The Raya and the Last Dragon Honest Trailer hones in on one big problem about a movie that asks the audience to trust people. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

The Morning Watch: VFX Artists React to ‘Power Rangers’, Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Virtual Jazz Concert & More

In this edition, visual effects artists look at Power Rangers VFX, Pixar holds a virtual jazz concert with Jon Batiste, and more. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Superhero Bits: ‘Justice League’ Plot Hole Explained, Daisy Ridley Responds to ‘Spider-Woman’ Rumors & More

What did Daisy Ridley have to say about Spider-Woman rumors? Did you know Wyatt Russell auditioned to be Captain America before Chris Evans landed the part? | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Year Earth Changed’ Trailer: Apple TV+ Doc Hones in on Nature and Wildlife in the Age of Coronavirus

The Year Earth Changed trailer from Apple TV+ takes a closer look at how nature benefited from humanity quarantining due to the coronavirus pandemic. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’ Adds Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, and More

Aaron Sorkin's Being the Ricardos cast just became an Arrested Development mini-reunion. Learn which roles Tony Hale and Alia Shawkat will be playing. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel Cast Announced for the New Film Slated to Debut on Paramount+

Emily Bader, Roland Buck III, Dan Lippert, and Henry Ayres-Brown have joined the Paranormal Activity sequel cast. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Thundercats’ Movie to Be Directed By ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Helmer Adam Wingard

Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong, You're Next, The Guest) is directing a Thundercats movie for Warner Bros. based on the popular 1980s animated series. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Posters Assemble the Tune Squad

Get a look at the Tune Squad in these Space Jam A New Legacy posters. The sequel arrives this summer. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘The Night House’ Trailer: Rebecca Hall Sees Double in Sundance Horror Hit

In the Night House trailer, Rebecca Hall stars in the Sundance horror hit, which follows a widow who uncovers her late husband's secrets. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Daily Podcast: Thor: Love and Thunder, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Comic-Con, Transformers, Batman, and The Suicide Squad

On the March 29, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Thor: Love and Thunder, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Comic-Con, Transforme … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

Tribeca Film Festival Will Be First Big North American Festival to Bring Back In-Person Screenings

Tribeca Film Festival 2021 announced that it will hold in-person screenings and live events during its 12-day run this June. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

The Quarantine Stream: Before ‘Chernobyl’, There Was ‘The China Syndrome’

(Welcome to The Quarantine Stream, a new series where the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.) The Movie: The China Syndrome Where You Can Stream It: The Criterion Channel The Pitch: A hungry journalist (Jane Fonda) a … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago

‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ TV Series is Coming to Hulu Courtesy of ‘Outlander’ Creator Ron Moore

Outlander and Batlestar Galactica creaor Ron Moore is developing A Court of Thorns and Roses TV series, based on Sarah J. Maas' fantasy novels, for Hulu. | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 3 years ago