Star Wars Bits: Ahsoka, Star Wars Celebration, The Princess And The Scoundrel, And More

In this edition of Star Wars Bits: "Ahsoka" begins production Star Wars Celebration exhibits "Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel" Marvel's upcoming "Star Wars" comics And more! On Monday, May 9, Lucasfilm shared a photo (above) to mark the start of production on "Ahsoka," … | Continue reading


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Atlanta Season 3, Episode 9 Is A Mixed Bag Of Disappointment

The latest episode of "Atlanta" is almost good. It has some intriguing and even funny moments, but it ultimately suffers from the same toothlessness and self-sabotage that has plagued the entire season. Shown in literal black and white, "Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga" is an obvious nod … | Continue reading


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NBC Continues To Smell What The Rock Is Cooking, Renews Young Rock For Season 3

All the rumors are true, "Young Rock," a show you totally knew existed and were keeping a very close eye on, is being renewed for a third season! That's right, you have more Rock origin story goodness coming your way. If you've been curious about how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson bec … | Continue reading


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Dan Stevens Joins Adam Wingard's Godzilla Vs Kong 2

The lion of love must have broken out of his cage because Dan Stevens was just announced as having joined the cast of "Godzilla vs. Kong 2," reuniting him with Adam Wingard who directed Stevens in the action-thriller "The Guest." Stevens' announcement is the first major casting n … | Continue reading


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Rosamund Pike To Star In Emerald Fennell's Next Movie, Saltburn

The newest project from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Emerald Fennell is heading our way, and Rosamund Pike ("Gone Girl," "I Care A Lot," "The Wheel of Time") is leading the cast. Joining Pike are Jacob Elordi ("Euphoria") and Barry Keoghan ("The Killing of a Sacred Deer") beca … | Continue reading


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AMC Is Developing An Alan Wake TV Series, So Stock Up On Batteries

The video game adaptation box has been opened, and it will not be closed! Now that movies based on video games are hot again (think "Uncharted" versus anything Uwe Boll has made), it feels like every network and production company is chomping at the bit to release its own. AMC ha … | Continue reading


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Norm Macdonald Shot A Secret Netflix Stand-Up Special To Be Released After His Death

Before his untimely death last September at the age of 61, comedian Norm Macdonald filmed a final stand-up special in his living room. The one-hour special, shot in a single take, will be released on Netflix on May 30, 2022, under the title of "Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special." W … | Continue reading


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There Has Never Been A Bad Spock Actor

In a world driven almost exclusively by a cycle of regenerating IP, you're bound to see your favorite franchise reboot itself at least once in your lifetime. Such is the case with "Star Trek," which has effectively resurrected its "Original Series" characters twice: in J.J. Abram … | Continue reading


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On The Count Of Three Shares A Strange Connection With A Morgan Freeman Movie

The trailer for "On the Count of Three" contains subject matter related to mental health and suicide. If you or a loved one is in crisis, please reach out to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Crisis Text Line (Text TALK to 741741) to talk to someone wh … | Continue reading


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The CW Cancels Charmed, Naomi, Dynasty, Roswell: New Mexico, And More

The CW went on a straight-up killing spree as not one but seven (count 'em' seven!) shows have been canceled by the network. This is downright uncommon for the broadcaster to say the very least of it and could be a sign that big changes are indeed on the horizon for The CW and it … | Continue reading


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Why An Adaptation Of Stephen King's The Dark Tower Series Has Never Been Successful

Since the success of "Game of Thrones," studios have been looking for a new fantasy series that appeals to adult audiences. Amazon has its "The Wheel of Time" series, Netflix has its upcoming "The Sandman," and HBO has "Game of Thrones" again. Somehow, "The Dark Tower" series by … | Continue reading


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/Film Showdown: Leatherface Vs. Pinhead

Two souls enter. One soul gets torn apart.  Clive Barker's novella "The Hellbound Heart" was first published in 1986 and adapted to film as "Hellraiser" in 1987 by Barker himself. In it, a man solves a mysterious supernatural puzzle box which summons an immortal order of demonic … | Continue reading


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Edgar Wright Almost Directed An Episode Of Doctor Who, But Had A Good Reason For Passing

On the surface, it seems like a match made in heaven. You have Edgar Wright on the one hand, the English director known predominantly for his skill in crafting some of the outright funniest and cleverest comedies of the 21st century -- some even with a heavy focus on sci-fi and t … | Continue reading


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Steve Martin Can't Understand Why John Hughes Trimmed Down This Planes, Trains And Automobiles Scene

Long before he donned a pork pie hat to solve crimes on "Only Murders in the Building," Steve Martin wore a fedora to travel the country in 1987's "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." The beloved John Hughes comedy has since become a Thanksgiving fixture for a lot of families, which … | Continue reading


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Totally Killer: Prime Video And Blumhouse Team For Comedy-Slasher With A Stellar Cast

Amazon Studios and Blumhouse have teamed for a new slasher comedy, "Totally Killer." Nahnatchka Khan ("Always Be My Maybe") is set to direct the film, with Jen D'Angelo penning the screenplay, which is based on an original script by David Matalon and Sasha Perl-Raver. Filming is … | Continue reading


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Daily Podcast: What Netflix Needs To Beat Disney In The Streaming Wars, This Is Spinal Tap 2, And More

On the May 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including what Netflix needs to do to beat Disney in the streaming wars, "This is Spinal Tap 2," and the possib … | Continue reading


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Superhero Bits: Marvel Has Plans For Namor, Naomi Has Been Canceled After 1 Season & More

(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through … | Continue reading


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The Grueling Training Natalie Portman Had To Do For Love And Thunder

Taika Waititi's "Thor: Love and Thunder," the 29th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the ninth film to feature this version of the character, and the fourth to be named after him — is due in theaters this July. But it might be the last film to see Thor wielding his mighty my … | Continue reading


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Kelly Le Brock's Favorite Scene In Weird Science Is One Of Its Most Ridiculous

It's not entirely clear who wrote or spoke the famous quote, "From the sublime to the ridiculous there is but one step." For all intents and purposes, it may as well have been coined by writer/director John Hughes, who throughout his career displayed a mastery of that very princi … | Continue reading


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Why Sigourney Weaver Wanted Alien 3 To Be The End For Ellen Ripley

"Alien 3" isn't the most beloved film in its legendary sci-fi horror franchise. Nevertheless, it still seemed like the best film to end Ellen Ripley's journey, and Sigourney Weaver, who played the iconic protagonist, felt the same way. In this third film, directed by David Finche … | Continue reading


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There's One Idea Bong Joon-Ho Can't Keep Out Of His Films

Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho has mastered every genre from sci-fi to murder mystery, but one subtle common thread runs through all of his work. One theme he established in his breakout crime drama "Memories of Murder" (2003) can be found even in his most recent work, "Parasite," … | Continue reading


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Ryan Kiera Armstrong Did Some Drew Barrymore Research Before Filming Firestarter

From "Carrie" to "The Stand" and beyond, the works of American author Stephen King have been adapted by multiple generations. The latest King project to get an adaptation is "Firestarter," based on his 1980 sci-fi thriller novel of the same name. The story concerns Charlie McGee, … | Continue reading


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The Orville: New Horizons Trailer: It's A Good Day To Risk Everything

Fans of "The Orville" have endured a humbling lesson in patience, but at long last, the wait is finally over. Seth MacFarlane's hilarious sci-fi adventure is returning for a third season, but with a few notable changes: It'll now stream on Hulu instead of airing on Fox, and it's … | Continue reading


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Fatboy Slim's Weapon Of Choice Music Video Predicted Christopher Walken's Dune 2 Casting

Move over, Nostradamus, there's a new psychic in town. It turns out that DJ and musician Fatboy Slim, director Spike Jonze, and the rest of the folks behind the "Weapon of Choice" music video can predict the future. The incredible 2001 music video stars Christopher Walken seeming … | Continue reading


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The Daily Stream: Penguindrum Will Show You Fate Can Be Changed

(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Series: "Penguindrum" Where You Can Stream It: HIDIVE The Pitch: Kanba, Shouma, and Himari Takakura are siblin … | Continue reading


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The Welcome To Raccoon City Easter Egg That Didn't Make The Cut

In the latest feature adaptation of the popular "Resident Evil" video game franchise, writer and director Johannes Roberts gave what gamers have been asking for since Paul W.S. Anderson's original film series: he delivered a film that was a faithful adaptation of the source mater … | Continue reading


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How Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Episode 2 Pays Tribute To Nichelle Nichols

Hailing frequencies open! With "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," one of the franchise's most tragically underused characters is finally getting her due. The character in question? Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, of course. She may be one of the most beloved characters from the original "S … | Continue reading


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Ethan Hawke Made His Film Debut In This Underrated Sci-Fi Movie

The '80s was a special time for kid's sci-fi movies. "Short Circuit," "The Neverending Story," and, of course, "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" were all released in this decade and went on to become box office hits and beloved staples of the genre. What did they have in common? They … | Continue reading


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Set Speakers To 11: Spinal Tap II Is In The Works, And Here Are The First Plot Details

It's time for "Big Bottom," baby, because the world's greatest fictional live-action heavy metal band are back! Castle Rock Entertainment announced in a press release that they have chosen the first project for their relaunch, and it's a sequel to the beloved 1984 mockumentary "T … | Continue reading


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Being Behind The Camera On Brokeback Mountain Put Ang Lee To Sleep

One of the truly great moments in the history of the Academy Awards was Jack Nicholson announcing that the Best Picture winner of 2005 was "Crash." Not because "Crash" won. No, the moment is phenomenal because of the absolutely incredulous reaction to seeing who won by Jack Nicho … | Continue reading


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Brad Pitt Action Movie Bullet Train Moved Back A Week To August 5

"Bullet Train" is leaving the station a little later than expected. Damn these pesky train schedules — now the wait to see Brad Pitt kick butt as a dangerous assassin is even longer! Thankfully, this isn't one of those lengthy pandemic-fueled delays, "Bullet Train" is only being … | Continue reading


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The Cast Of Twilight Went On To Make Some Great Horror Movies

It's long-overdue to properly reassess the "Twilight" series as the vampiric masterpiece it is. Furthermore, it is due time to give the actors credit for their work and accept that everyone involved were actually good at their jobs. It's been an astounding decade since the saga's … | Continue reading


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Why Kurtwood Smith Is Returning To Play Red Forman On That '90s Show

With the "That '70s Show" follow-up series "That '90s Show" in the works at the moment, Kurtwood Smith, who will reprise his role as Red Forman in the sequel, opened up about why he is returning to the show. In a conversation with Comic Book, Smith spoke about reuniting with co-s … | Continue reading


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The 12 Best Superhero Movies From Female Directors

As the saying goes, not all superheroes wear capes. Not all of them have superpowers, either, unless those superpowers are being a billionaire (see Bruce Wayne aka. Batman), being a genius whose experiments went wrong (see Bruce Banner aka. the Hulk), or a mix of being a billiona … | Continue reading


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The Stephen King Movies Fans Want To See Next

At this point, calling Stephen King the master of horror is a bit of an understatement. At the time of publication, the award-winning author has published 64 novels, 11 short story collections, and five non-fiction books. More than a household name, he has become a brand unto him … | Continue reading


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Ewan McGregor Says The Star Wars Prequels Were 'Very Difficult' Because Technology Got In The Way

Those of a certain age likely recall the arc of the "Star Wars" films released between 1999 and 2005. The three prequel films — "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith" — were each initially well-received by fans and were all enormous box office hit … | Continue reading


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The Unofficial Sequel To Dawn Of The Dead You Really Should Watch

The notion of a "zombie apocalypse" has been popular for the past few decades, and the irony is that just such an event has happened within pop culture. After all, zombies are everywhere — books, long-running television shows, board games, video games, action figures, apparel, an … | Continue reading


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The 'Love' Part Of Thor: Love And Thunder Was Taika Waititi's Biggest Challenge

Director Taika Waititi delivered one of the most unique and widely acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe films to date with 2017's "Thor: Ragnarok." Now, the filmmaker is back with a sequel in the form of this summer's much-anticipated "Thor: Love and Thunder." As the title implies … | Continue reading


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The 15 Best X-Men Comics You Need To Read

The X-Men have been one of Marvel Comics' most beloved and enduring properties for decades now. First hitting the stands in 1963, the X-Men have since become a sprawling and complex franchise that fans continue to read today. Perhaps a big part of the X-Men's acclaim is because o … | Continue reading


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Francis Ford Coppola's Long-Awaited Megalopolis Will Star Adam Driver And Nathalie Emmanuel

Wake up, babe, a new Francis Ford Coppola movie is officially inbound! It goes without saying that the legendary figure will forever remain one of our most storied filmmakers, contributing multiple classics to the medium over the decades and casting an incredibly long shadow that … | Continue reading


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Michelle Williams, For One, Really Wants A Sequel To The Greatest Showman

Ladies and gents, this is the moment you've waited for. Michelle Williams, the "Dawson's Creek" alum turned film star of "Brokeback Mountain," "Blue Valentine," and, most notably, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" fame, has made it clear she would love to make a sequel to her hit mus … | Continue reading


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Mads Mikkelsen To Play The Hero, For Once, In Action Spy Thriller The Black Kaiser

Mads Mikkelsen has earned quite a name for himself playing villains on both the big and small screens, from the creepy blood-weeping Le Chiffre in "Casino Royale" to charismatic cannibal epicurean Hannibal Lecter on NBC's "Hannibal." Now he's set to play a hero (sort of) in Jonas … | Continue reading


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Christopher Walken To Play The Emperor In Dune 2

We still have a while to go before Denis Villeneuve graces our movie screens with "Dune: Part Two" the epic continuation of his adaptation of Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi novel "Dune," yet that doesn't mean the casting news can't start now.  Earlier this year, Florence Pugh was … | Continue reading


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Mortal Kombat 2 Writer Promises A Longtime Fan Favorite Fighter Will Appear

The 2021 "Mortal Kombat" movie had its fans and detractors, but one thing most people agreed on was a need for a big, likable personality that wasn't Kano (Josh Lawson). Kano was great, but having the only really charismatic character be a huge jerk was a letdown for some fans. T … | Continue reading


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Why Dancers Make Such Epic Zombies

Surely at some point in their lives, everyone has practiced their own zombie shuffle. Perhaps a late-night viewing of George A. Romero's 1968 classic "Night of the Living Dead" led us to practice. Perhaps you and several friends wanted to dress up as a zombie horde for Halloween. … | Continue reading


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Montana Story Directors And Cast Talk Fighting With Nature And Building A Family [Interview]

When faced with the challenge of making a film during the height of the Covid pandemic, the makers of "Montana Story" had a novel approach: Get as far away from other people as possible, and shoot in the most remote corners of sparsely populated Montana. There, the team behind th … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

The Makeup Process For Seven's 'Sloth' Was Torture

Note: This article will contain spoilers for the film "Seven." David Fincher's 1995 serial killer tragedy "Seven" is one of the more bleak and nihilistic films to emerge from the post-"The Silence of the Lambs" crime boom. Taking place in a city overrun with filth and brown haze … | Continue reading


@slashfilm.com | 1 year ago

Disney May Turn ESPN Into A Standalone Streaming Service

It has to be considered a downright bizarre time to be associated with Disney right now. Nobody needs any reminding of the cultural maelstrom that the conglomerate has found itself right smack dab in the middle of recently -- a mess that's entirely of their own making, to be clea … | Continue reading


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