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10 Fantasy Movies That Tried to Be the Next Big Thing (But Failed)
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Since the Golden Age of Hollywood, fantasy has been a cornerstone of the film industry's success, from Greek mythology epics like Clash of the Titans to '80s cult classics like Labyrinth. Covering everything from wizards, knights, and dragons to ancient gods and superhero stories, the genre continues to prove itself one of the most diverse in the industry -- and studios continue to establish their new big thing.

Fantasy movies are typically the flagship blockbuster projects of major studios, with many of the industry's record-high budgets being spent on the genre. While iconic hits like The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter carried studios to billion-dollar box office draws, attempts by rival studios to emulate this success have often fallen short. From disastrous book adaptations to attempts at new shared universes, filmmakers usually miss the mark when giving a studio their next big hit.

Black Adam Failed to...
See full article at CBR
  • 11/30/2024
  • by Ashley Land
  • CBR
10 Post-Credits Scenes That Weren't Worth Waiting Around For
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While its always great for audiences to show their support for the hard work the production crew and stars put into a movie, some post-credits scenes truly were not worth the wait. To make a feature film is a major endeavor, so its important to give the crew their due and stick around for the credits, but if the only reason a viewer was watching them was to see the final scene or catch a hidden Easter egg, plenty of films would leave them disappointed. As post-credits scenes have become more common in recent years, in some cases, they feel needlessly tacked on and without much depth or interest.

The best post-credits scenes offer something new and exciting for viewers to look forward to. This could be the introduction of a long-awaited character, a new plot point that lays the groundwork for a sequel, or even just one final gag...
See full article at ScreenRant
  • 11/20/2024
  • by Stephen Holland
  • ScreenRant
Film Review: Black Adam (2022): Dwayne Johnson’s Science Fiction Movie Looks Great But is Messy and Often Incoherent
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Black Adam Review — Black Adam (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani and starring Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, Marwan Kenzari, Bodhi Sabongui, Mohammed Amer, James Cusati-Moyer, Jalon Christian, Benjamin Patterson, Odelya Halevi, Henry Winkler, [...]

Continue reading: Film Review: Black Adam (2022): Dwayne Johnson’s Science Fiction Movie Looks Great But is Messy and Often Incoherent...
See full article at Film-Book
  • 10/23/2022
  • by Thomas Duffy
  • Film-Book
Keith David at an event for The Cape (2011)
Greenleaf
Keith David at an event for The Cape (2011)
Network: OWN

Episodes: 60 (hour)

Seasons: Five

TV show dates: June 21, 2016 -- August 11, 2020

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Oprah Winfrey, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.

TV show description:

This dramatic series revolves around the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.

Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other. However, beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity -- greed, adultery, sibling rivalry, and conflicting values. This threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together.

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See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 8/12/2020
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
‘Greenleaf’ Season 5 Premiere Draws 1.9 Million Viewers On OWN
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The fifth and final season premiere of Greenleaf delivered solid ratings for OWN, drawing 1.9 million viewers in Live+3, up 1% from the season 4 premiere. It also ranked as Tuesday night’s No. 1 cable telecast among women 25-54, up 2% vs. prior season premiere in L+3, and was the No. 1 telecast across all of broadcast and cable for African-American women up, 5% vs. prior season premiere.

The acclaimed megachurch drama hails from Lionsgate, writer/executive producer Craig Wright, and executive producers Clement Virgo (Empire), Kriss Turner Towner (Black Monday) and Oprah Winfrey.

The season 5 premiere also ranked as the No. 1 most social scripted series across all of broadcast and cable Tuesday night, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

In the second episode of the fifth and final season airing this Tuesday night, Noah (Benjamin Patterson) returns to Memphis to help Grace (Merle Dandridge) with A.J (Jacob Gibson), offering her stability...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 6/29/2020
  • by Denise Petski
  • Deadline Film + TV
Greenleaf: Season Four Premiere Date Announced by Own (Video)
"The world is changing." Own just released the premiere date and official trailer for season four of Greenleaf.

The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.

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See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 7/4/2019
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Four; Own Renews Megachurch TV Show for 2019
Own is going back to church. Today, the network announced they've renewed Greenleaf for a fourth season.

The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.

Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 9/20/2018
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Three Trailer Released by Own
"How could you let this happen?" Own has just released a new trailer for season three of Greenleaf.

The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.

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See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 7/26/2018
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Three; Own Reveals Premiere Date and Guest Stars
Greenleaf is back in action. Recently, Own announced the TV show will premiere its third season in August.The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Oprah Winfrey.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 6/5/2018
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Three; Patti Labelle to Recur on Own TV Show
Greenleaf has a new star. Deadline reports Patti Labelle will recur on season three of the Own TV show.The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Oprah Winfrey.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 2/27/2018
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Is the Own TV Show Cancelled or Renewed for Season Three?
Vulture WatchWill the congregation receive a benediction? Has the Greenleaf TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Greenleaf season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About?Airing on the Own cable channel, Greenleaf stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn. Oprah Winfrey recurs. The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 9/29/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Two Ratings
Own renewed its Greenleaf TV show for a second season, prior to the series' June 2016 premiere. The cable network's faith in the church family mystery proved justified. Although relatively low-rated compared to broadcast fare, Greenleaf season one was one of Own's top scripted series, in terms of both its demo numbers and total audience size. How will season two perform? Will Greenleaf be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.Greenleaf stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Oprah Winfrey. The Own drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 9/29/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Is the Own TV Show Cancelled or Renewed for Season Three?
Vulture WatchWill the congregation receive a benediction? Has the Greenleaf TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Own? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Greenleaf season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About?Airing on the Own cable channel, Greenleaf stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn. Oprah Winfrey recurs. The drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 8/18/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Two Ratings
Own renewed its Greenleaf TV show for a second season, prior to the series' June 2016 premiere. The cable network's faith in the church family mystery proved justified. Although relatively low-rated compared to broadcast fare, Greenleaf season one was one of Own's top scripted series, in terms of both its demo numbers and total audience size. How will season two perform? Will Greenleaf be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.Greenleaf stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Oprah Winfrey. The Own drama explores the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 8/18/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Three Renewal; Rick Fox Promoted to Series Regular on Own TV Show
Like an answer to prayer, Own has renewed its Greenleaf TV show for a third season. And in more good news, Rick Fox, who plays Darius Nash, will be a series regular in Greenleaf, season three. The second half of season two premieres on Tuesday, August 15th, Wednesday, August 16th at 10:00pm, each evening, before settling into its usual Wednesday night schedule. A mega-church family drama, Greenleaf stars Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn, with Oprah Winfrey recurring. The Own series centers on the Greenleaf family and their large Memphis church. Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 8/8/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Two Returns to Own with a Two-Night Premiere
Greenleaf is back in a big way. This week, Own announced season two will debut with a two-night premiere in August.The drama revolves around the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Oprah Winfrey.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 6/29/2017
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season Two of Own TV Show Gets More Episodes
Can I get an amen? Own has increased the episode order for season two of its Greenleaf TV show. The Oprah Winfrey Network originally ordered 13 episodes for the second season of the megachurch drama series. The news that Own raised the episode order to 16 broke last night, during the channel's Television Critics Association (TCA) presentation.The Greenleaf TV series cast includes: Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, Oprah Winfrey, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, and Terri J. Vaughn.Read More…...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 8/2/2016
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Greenleaf: Season One Ratings
Oprah Winfrey has returned to scripted television with Greenleaf. It's her first recurring role in 20 years. Will this be enough to entice viewers to tune in to watch this Own series? It's already been renewed for a second season but, how will it do in the ratings? If they are bad enough, could it be cancelled? Stay tuned.

A dramatic series, Greenleaf revolves around the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch. Scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. The cast includes Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, Lamman Rucker, Kim Hawthorne, Lovie Simone, Merle Dandridge, Desiree Ross, Deborah Joy Winans, Tye White, GregAlan Williams, Benjamin Patterson, Anna Diop, Terri J. Vaughn, and Winfrey.

Below are the show's TV ratings, typically the best way to tell if the series will be cancelled or renewed. These figures will be updated...
See full article at TVSeriesFinale.com
  • 6/23/2016
  • by TVSeriesFinale.com
  • TVSeriesFinale.com
Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
Shondaland Recap: 5 Omg Moments from Grey's Anatomy, Scandal & How to Get Away with Murder
Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
Each week, Shonda Rhimes offers up three solid hours of Anatomy, Scandal and Murder – a new block of must-see TV. If you're not Spoiler-averse, check out Shondaland's hot-button moments below, which we've ranked from least to most shocking.

5. Grey's Anatomy: A Tense Transition

While spreading their father's ashes in the woods in "The Great Pretender," Ben's (Jason George) brother Kurt (Benjamin Patterson) collapsed. Following testing at Grey Sloane Memorial, it was discovered that Kurt had abnormally high estrogen levels – Kurt was in the process of transitioning from male to female. Ben yelled at him, "I'm supposed to be okay with this?...
See full article at People.com - TV Watch
  • 2/20/2015
  • by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
  • People.com - TV Watch
Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
Shondaland Recap: 5 Omg Moments from Grey's Anatomy, Scandal & How to Get Away with Murder
Kerry Washington in Scandal (2012)
Each week, Shonda Rhimes offers up three solid hours of Anatomy, Scandal and Murder - a new block of must-see TV. If you're not Spoiler-averse, check out Shondaland's hot-button moments below, which we've ranked from least to most shocking.5. Grey's Anatomy: Trans AggressionWhile spreading their father's ashes in the woods in "The Great Pretender," Ben's (Jason George) brother Kurt (Benjamin Patterson) collapsed. Following testing at Grey Sloane Memorial, it was discovered that Kurt had abnormally high estrogen levels - Kurt was in the process of transitioning from male to female. Ben yelled at him, "I'm supposed to be okay with this?...
See full article at PEOPLE.com
  • 2/20/2015
  • by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
  • PEOPLE.com
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