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Review: MANDALORIAN AND GROGU A Charming Adventure, But No Galaxy Shaking Consequences

Rich Drees — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:37 +0000

The STAR WARS franchise returns to the big screen with a self-contained episode that emphasizes fun over furthering the franchise lore.

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Conan O’Brien Returning to Host Academy Awards In 2027

Rich Drees — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:26:52 +0000

The comic will be back for a third year in a row to host Hollywood's biggest night.

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10 Animated Movies That Should Get The Criterion Treatment

Rich Drees — Mon, 04 May 2026 20:04:51 +0000

While boutique physical media label the Criterion Collection pledges itself to release "important classic and contemporary films from around the world," animated films have been scarce in that remit. We offer ten suggestions to help remedy that issue.

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Cast Announced For LORD OF THE RINGS: THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM

Rich Drees — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:36:12 +0000

Jamie Dornan will be leading The Hunt For Gollum, as Warner Brothers has announced the main cast for it’s upcoming Lord Of The Rings spinoff film. Dornan, will play Strider, the chief of the Northern [click for more]

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Review: STAR WARS: MAUL – SHADOW LORD A Gritty Trip To The Galaxy’s Underworld

Rich Drees — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:44 +0000

There’s an elasticity to Star Wars beyond its pulp science-fiction roots that the franchise has only begun exploring in the last handful of years. The Disney+ series The Mandalorian was very much inspired by both [click for more]

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New BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES Adaptation Being Developed By David E Kelley For Apple TV, Matt Reeves To Direct

Rich Drees — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:23:08 +0000

Thought "unfilmable," a new attempt to adapt Tom Wolfe's classic novel THE BONFIRE OF THE VANITIES is in development from writer/producer David E. Kelley.

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Stephen Colbert To Co-Write New LORD OF THE RINGS Film

Rich Drees — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:30:10 +0000

The LATE SHOW host and long-time Tolkien fan will be working on the next live action LORD OF THE RINGS film.

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Review: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season Two Solidly Builds From Shaky First Season

Rich Drees — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:07:55 +0000

Season two of the MCU series offers are more solid, and twistier, tale of superheroes and government corruption.

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FOR ALL MANKIND Renewed For A Sixth And Final Season

Rich Drees — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:19:31 +0000

The alternate history science-fiction drama will come to a close with its sixth season.

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Disney+ Orders A Second Season Of WONDER MAN

Rich Drees — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:13:34 +0000

Disney+ is picking up a second season of the comic book adaptation that premiered this past January.

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Review: SNL UK Off To A Promising Start But Needs To Differentiate Itself

Rich Drees — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:07:31 +0000

The newly launched British iteration of the venerable US sketch-comedy series SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is off to a solid start.

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Lost MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 Episode Rediscovered, Uploaded To YouTube

Rich Drees — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:59:03 +0000

We've got movie sign!! The final lost episode from MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000's earliest season has been rediscovered.

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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER Wins Six Academy Awards Including Best Picture

Rich Drees — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:59:34 +0000

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER takes top honors at this year's Academy Awards

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Reboot Not Moving Forward At Hulu

Rich Drees — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:04:46 +0000

Streamer Hulu has decided to not go ahead on its planned revival of the iconic BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER which would have seen the return of Sarah Michelle Gellar in the titular role.

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Review: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY First Year Report Card

Rich Drees — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:15:27 +0000

After 6 decades, 11 TV series and 13 theatrical films, STARFLEET ACADEMY takes the STAR TREK franchise to one place it has never gone before - back to school.

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Two Missing Classic-Era DOCTOR WHO Episodes Found

Rich Drees — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:25:18 +0000

Two episodes from the story "The Dalek's Master Plan" have been found and will be made available to the public soon.

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Sony’s Live Action Spider-Man Universe Is Getting A Reboot

Rich Drees — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:33:46 +0000

The troubled Spny Spider-Man Universe franchise is getting a much-needed overhaul.

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Review: WONDER MAN Offers Slice-Of-Life Look At MCU Without Superhero Battles

Rich Drees — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:30:54 +0000

The latest MCU Disney+ series eschews superheroics for a look at slice of life look at living in a world with superheroes.

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SINNERS Leads 2026 Academy Award Noms With Record Breaking 16 Nominations

Rich Drees — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:29:38 +0000

Ryan Coogler's SINNERS has now become the most nominated film in Academy Awards history.

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On Kathleen Kennedy, STAR WARS, And Being Bold

Rich Drees — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:45:24 +0000

Was Kathleen Kennedy's reign as head of Lucasfilm as bold as she was instructed to be? And if it wasn't, whose fault is that?

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2025 In Review: What The Top Ten Grossers Say About The State of Cinema

Bill Gatevackes — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:00:48 +0000

2025 was an interesting year in movies, but what does its most successful films say about the future of films? We discuss this in this article.

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Films Going Into The Public Domain in 2026

Rich Drees — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:30:49 +0000

The start of a new year means a number of older creative works of music, film and literature are entering the public domain. Here's the rundown on what that means.

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What’s In Store for STAR WARS in 2026

Rich Drees — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:45 +0000

After seven years, STAR WARS is returning to theaters with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU while also rolling out more live action and animated fare for Disney+.

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STATE OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Don’t Call It A Come Back

Bill Gatevackes — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:30:41 +0000

There was one film last year that gave me faith for the future of the comic book film. Too bad not enough people saw it.

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What’s In Store For The Marvel Cinematic Universe In 2026

Rich Drees — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:30:40 +0000

Marvel's "Multiverse Saga" has had a bump go of it, but as it ramps into its final Phase, can Marvel stick the landing?

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Review: ETERNITY In A Straightjacket Of Its Own Design

Rich Drees — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:30:46 +0000

Heaven can be Hell when you have to choose between the two loves of your life.

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Atlas Entertainment Sets Adaptation Of REDCOAT Comic Series

Rich Drees — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:12:48 +0000

REDCOAT, the fantasy historical comic book series about an immortal British Revolutionary War soldier, has been optioned for a big screen adventure.

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James Bond Will Return, And No One Will Be Confused

Rich Drees — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:30:48 +0000

A new report has been spreading across the internet that the writing of the next James Bond film – the twenty-sixth in the franchise and one set to introduce a new actor in the role [click for more]

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ALIEN: EARTH Renewed For Second Season At FX

Rich Drees — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:45:09 +0000

The first ALIEN franchise television installment has been renewed for a second season with production set to begin next year.

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ROGER RABBIT Rights Revert To Author Gary K. Wolf

Rich Drees — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:03:44 +0000

Novelist Gary K. Wolf has regained the film rights to his comic noir novel WHO CENSORED ROGER RABBIT? the basis for the hit 1988 film WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?. The writer is already developing a new Roger Rabbit film.

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Review: PREDATOR: BADLANDS A Thrilling Inversion Of Franchise Tropes

Rich Drees — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:12:06 +0000

The latest installment in the PREDATOR franchise continues director Dan Trachtenberg's exciting revitalization and expansion of the once-moribund franchise.

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Brendan Fraser And Rachel Weisz In Talks To Return To MUMMY Franchise

Rich Drees — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:17:56 +0000

Bredan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are in talks to reprise their iconic adventuring couple in a new MUMMY feature.

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Paramount Not Moving Forward With Any More J. J. Abrams STAR TREK Films

Rich Drees — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:07:57 +0000

J. J. Abrams reboot of the classic original STAR TREK series has come to an end.

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Jon Stewart Staying With DAILY SHOW Through Next Year

Rich Drees — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:29:35 +0000

The "anchor" most identified with Comedy Central's THE DAILY SHOW, Jon Stewart, will be with the show through next year's midterm elections.

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Review: STAR WARS: VISIONS Season 3 Brings New Views Of A Galaxy Far Away

Rich Drees — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:01:30 +0000

The third season of the animated STAR WARS anthology series continues to allow animation studios from around the world to tell stories with their own unique viewpoints.

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Disney and DOCTOR WHO Parting Ways; BBC Will Continue Show With 2026 Christmas Special

Rich Drees — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:26:10 +0000

The partnership between Disney and the British Broadcasting Corporation may be over, but the BBC vows that DOCTOR WHO will continue.

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Library Of Congress Makes Collection Of Classic Film Magazines Available Online

Rich Drees — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:45:35 +0000

The Library of Congress's Historical Media Publications Collection is now a an online, searchable resource for film fans and historians.

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Blumhouse Nabs Hot Horror Comic SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN After Bidding War

Rich Drees — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:32:43 +0000

The genre production shingle is looking to bring SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN to both television and theatrical screens.

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PFF 2025: Talking With Rian Johnson About WAKE UP DEAD MAN

Rich Drees — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:45:49 +0000

Rian Johnson talks about approaching creating the third installment of his popular mystery series featuring Daniel Craig as the dapper detective Benoit Blanc.

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NYCC 2025: Stephen Colbert To Voice STARFLEET ACADEMY’s Digital Dean Of Students

Rich Drees — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:54:57 +0000

UPDATED with video announcement. Late -night talkshow host Stephen Colbert will be lending his voice to the upcoming STAR TREK series STARFLEET ACADEMY.

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