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Which Is The Highest-Ranked Superhero Movie On Rotten Tomatoes? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

When we think of the greatest superhero movies ever made, iconic titles like Christopher Reeve’s Superman (1978), Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008), Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man (2008), Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002), or the Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Endgame (2019) often come to mind. But here’s the twist — none of these classics hold the top rank on Rotten Tomatoes’ list of the best superhero movies of all time. Wondering which film does? Keep reading to find out.

Top-Ranked Superhero Movie On Rotten Tomatoes

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the highest-rated superhero movie is the 2018 animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Rank 1). The film holds the top spot on the Rotten Tomatoes list of the best superhero movies of all time. Following close behind are The Incredibles (Rank 2 – same critics’ score with fewer reviews and a lower audience score), Black Panther...

AppleTV+'s upcoming crime series has cast veteran Scream actor Rory Culkin in a key role. New details about the series are starting to emerge.

Deadline reports that Culkin, has joined the cast of the currently untitled series based on the bestselling crime novels by Lars Kepler. Other series stars include Liev Schreiber (Ray Donovan), Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, and Bill Camp (The Queen's Gambit). Culkin stars as Karl, 'a nervous young idealist who joins the staff of a high-security psychiatric institute with good intentions, when he is assigned to care for one of its most dangerous inmates.'

The thrilling crime series will explore the story of Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier who becomes a homicide detective and moves from Philadelphia to a small town in Western Pennsylvania seeking out a quieter life. When his new hometown comes under attack from a cunning serial killer, Juerk Walter (Graham), Jonah...

Stephen Graham isn’t done dealing with murder. The creator and star of the hit Netflix series Adolescence will be returning to the small screen in a drama about a serial killer with Liev Schreiber and Zazie Beetz, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is yet to be titled, but it is said to be based on a series of best-selling crime novels by Lars Kepler. Kepler’s novels include titles like The Spider, The Mirror Man, Lazarus, The Rabbit Hunter, Stalker, The Sandman, The Fire Witness, The Nightmare and The Hypnotist.

Lars Kepler is the pen name of the married couple Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril and Alexander Ahndoril, and the series will reportedly be based on the Joona Linna series. However, it will be switching the Swedish location to the U.S. The description for the series reads, “Jonah Lynn (Schreiber), an ex-soldier turned homicide detective, tired of working the tough streets of Philadelphia,...

The clock is ticking, and Doom is coming. Audiences worldwide have a date with Earth's Mightiest Heroes in less than a year. Avengers: Doomsday is around the corner, and it will be shortly followed by what's set to be the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe crossover ever, Avengers: Secret Wars. Expectations are at an all-time high, and fans are eager to discover which of their favorite characters will make it to the big screen for these unprecedented cinematic events.

The initial cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday gave us just a small taste of what's to come, and yet it feels like the whole meal. The Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and many more heroes will join in the fight against Doom. As if that wasn't enough, Marvel announced that there's plenty of room left for others to make an appearance, and we might finally know what they're talking about. A new report...

Last year, filmmaker Andy Chen caught a lot of attention with his short film The Spider, which put a body horror spin on the concept of Spider-Man. Now, our friends at Bloody Disgusting have learned that Chen is making his feature directorial debut with a horror movie called Another – and there are a couple of genre icons in the cast! Heather Langenkamp of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Doug Jones of The Shape of Water star in Another alongside Bob Morley (The 100), India de Beaufort (Kimi), and Anna Akana (A Million Little Things).

Scripted by Chen and Alexander Hernandez-Maxwell, Another follows Joey (de Beaufort), a grief-stricken author haunted by the death of her husband, Ben (Morley), a brilliant physicist. When Ben inexplicably appears one morning, alive and well, making breakfast in their kitchen, Joey is thrust into a waking nightmare where grief, memory, and reality begin to unravel.

Filmmaker Andy Chen, the writer-director behind the body horror short “The Spider,” is gearing up to make his feature film debut with psychological horror movie Another. Production gets underway next week in Los Angeles.

Bob Morley (“The 100”) and India de Beaufort are set to lead the ensemble cast that also includes Anna Akana (A Million Little Things), Doug Jones, and Heather Langenkamp.

Another follows “Joey (de Beaufort), a grief-stricken author haunted by the death of her husband, Ben (Morley), a brilliant physicist. When Ben inexplicably appears one morning, alive and well, making breakfast in their kitchen, Joey is thrust into a waking nightmare where grief, memory, and reality begin to unravel.”

Chen co-wrote the screenplay with Alexander Hernandez-Maxwell. The film is produced by Chen’s longtime collaborators Artin John and Kealani Kitaura.

“Another is more than a horror film—it’s a meditation on grief, love, and fractured reality,...

The Spider-Verse is set to grow even more, and while Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has seemingly gone down in flames with the box office bombing of Kraven the Hunter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe still has big plans for Web-Head. Aside from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' Destin Daniel Cretton heading up Tom Holland’s fourth Spider-Man standalone, there’s the delayed Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse alongside rumors that Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire could return for Avengers: Secret Wars.

Given that the events of the Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man led directly into 2015’s Secret Wars, which then led to the Ultimate Universe being folded into ‘main’ Marvel continuity with Miles Morales in tow, there are questions about whether this will play out in the MCU. There’s already plenty of talk about a supposed ‘reset’ following Secret Wars, and even though it’s only a matter of...

Margot Robbie leads the critically acclaimed Barbiemovie, and it features plenty of notable faces in the supporting cast as well. For the most part, the characters are directly inspired by toys that have been released over the years or are original Barbie movie characters. Of course, this means that the long-beloved Mattel toys Barbie and Ken are not just two people.

Instead, the Truman Show-esque Barbieland is populated with plenty of Barbies and Kens. Still, each character has its place in the story, and they all help make this version of Barbieland vibrant and memorable. Most of these characters are portrayed by familiar faces for fans to look for.

Updated by Jordan Iacobucci on March 7, 2025: Following the smash success of the first live-action Barbie movie in 2023, all eyes are on Greta Gerwig as she works toward making a sequel. While news on this front is still scarce, fans know...

Quick LinksSpider-Gwen is One of the Most Popular Marvel Characters in Recent HistorySpider-Gwen Works Best When She Comes From an Alternate UniverseYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man's Version of Gwen Stacy Could Be Spectacular

The following contains minor spoilers for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, now streaming on Disney+.

Based on the marketing, I did not expect to enjoy Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and the early episodes did little to prove me wrong. The humor rarely landed for me, and unlike in the best Spider-Man stories, I found myself struggling to care about the events of Peter Parker's personal life. However, by the end of the first season, I was having a good time with the series. Though it certainly did not reach the heights of my favorite superhero cartoons, like The Spectacular Spider-Man, the plot surrounding Norman Osborn and Otto Octavius was entertaining, as was the series’ vicious depiction of Scorpion. If...

There are no less than ten animated series dedicated to the superhero Spider-Man, along with two animated films, and that doesn’t count the appearances that the hero has made in crossover shows and other characters’ shows. With the release of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, we wanted to look back on what we think are the best animated versions of the superhero.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Hudson Thames) in Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Animation. © 2025 Marvel. All Rights Reserved. Related Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review – A Gorgeously Illustrated Nostalgia Trip Honorable Mention: Peter Parker, Marvel’s Spider-Man (PS4)

Okay, this version of Spider-Man isn’t *technically* from an animated series or movie, but it *is* still an animated version of Spider-Man, so we’re going to give it an honorable mention. The 2018 video game by Insomniac was the best-selling PlayStation 4 game of all time,...

Quick Links Why Liev Schreiber Played a Better Sabretooth Than Tyler Mane Schreiber's Sabretooth Almost Returned For Logan Could Liev Schreiber Still Return For Another X-Men Related Project?

Deadpool and Wolverine recently brought back a plethora of Marvel characters that were previously licensed by 20th Century Fox. While those like Blade and X-23 played major supporting roles, others were only brought back for glorified cameos like Chris Evans’ Human Torch. Even Sabretooth was brought back, only it wasn’t quite the Sabretooth many were hoping to see. Tyler Mane, who played the character in the first X-Men film before Liev Schreiber took on the role in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, was the one to have his glorious reprisal. It was Schreiber, however, who played the version that many seem to remember more fondly; as even though his film received heavy-hitting bouts of negative criticism, his performance was considered to be one of its few redeeming qualities.

Spike Lee will serve as the president of the main competition jury at the fourth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Rsiff) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The fest will see 16 movies compete in the main competition lineup of its latest edition running Dec. 5-14. The titles include Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon, which had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, and Kurdwin Ayub’s Moon, which debuted at the Locarno Film Festival where it won the special jury prize.

“Having been lucky enough to experience first-hand the incredible filmmaking, atmosphere, and creativity at the Red Sea International Film Festival in 2022, it’s a privilege to be returning this year as president of the jury,” Lee said. “Alongside creating a melting pot for cultures to come together in celebration of our important art form, it’s vital to continue to platform young and emerging filmmakers who...

Exclusive: Paris-based genre specialist Reel Suspects has acquired international sales rights for Estonian director Moonika Siimets’ absurdist comedy The Black Hole, which has been enjoying a buzzy run at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

The film revolves around the residents of a drab apartment block whose lives are upended when a black hole appears mysteriously in a lilac bush, and they find themselves confronted with aliens who change their lives forever.

Sirje and Maret, who dreaming of finding work abroad, end up in an extraterrestrial science experiment; Jüri, who is still living with his mother, falls in love with his lustful neighbor; Gertrud Mariliis, who dreams of a world without abusive men, finds shelter at fearless bodybuilder Uma’s apartment full of giant spiders.

The screenplay is inspired by the short stories ‘The Spider’ and ‘The Black Hole’ by Armin Kõomägi and ‘A Life Worth Living’ by Andrus Kivirähk.

Honors for and onstage appearances by Viola Davis and Egyptian star Mona Zaki (Perfect Strangers, Flight 404, Aserb: The Squadron, The Spider), Johnny Depp’s new movie as a director and a biopic about Robbie Williams will be part of this year’s Red Sea International Film Festival (Rsiff) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, organizers said Monday.

They also unveiled the competition lineup for the fest’s fourth edition. Organizers said that the overall lineup features 49 world and international premieres, also highlighting that six female filmmakers will be featured in the competition program.

Among the 15 competition titles announced are Reema Kagti’s Superboys of Malegaon, which bowed at the Toronto Film Festival, and Kurdwin Ayub’s Moon, which had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival where it won the special jury prize.

The Rsiff on Monday also added several galas to its lineup, plus unveiled its International Spectacular and its Families & Children programs.

Shudder is bringing a diverse array of horror content to fans this November 2024, featuring a blend of originals, exclusives, and beloved horror franchises. The month kicks off with Doc of Chucky on November 1, an in-depth documentary chronicling the legacy of the Child’s Play franchise, followed by classics like Bride of Chucky and Seed of Chucky. November 4 introduces The J-Horror Virus, a deep dive into the rise of supernatural horror from Japan, accompanied by other genre-defining films like Ju-On The Grudge and One Missed Call. Fans of dark, avant-garde horror can look forward to The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula on November 5, a competition to crown the world’s first drag supermonster.

Shudder Originals like Black Cab on November 8 explore chilling narratives, while The Creep Tapes on November 15 follows the terrifying journey of a serial killer who manipulates videographers into filming his disturbing life. November 22’s Rita brings the haunting tale of an...

With Robert Downey Jr. making a grand return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, fans are chomping to see which characters will be rounding out the roster for the highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday. It’s common knowledge that The Avengers flicks are renowned for bringing together a motley crew of heroes and villains from various corners of the comic book universe, and this one promises to be no exception.

Mark Ruffalo as Hulk | Marvel Studios

It feels like watching a chef swap from making gourmet dishes to whipping up a spicy new recipe, especially with Downey Jr. trading his Iron Man suit for a villain’s cape. Despite the shift, expectations are sky-high for his performance. More spicy news to chew on: the Hulk, that big green behemoth, is back in action for Avengers: Doomsday—not in his millennial ‘Smart Hulk’ avatar, but in his raw, unedited primal rage form.

Exclusive: Sony Pictures International Productions and Mucho Mas Media are in development on The Pet Nup, an original rom-com to be directed by Elaine del Valle (Midnight Hustle). Cast for the pic will include Emeraude Toubia (With Love), Gregg Sulkin (Runaways), Halston Sage (Dark Phoenix) and Emmy winner Jaime Pressly (My Name Is Earl).

Scripted by Tate Hanyok (Sex Appeal), the film’s logline is as follows: While a recently divorced couple navigates new life and love apart, the arrangement in their “Pet-Nup” forces them to extremes as they fight for custody of the one thing in their life that can’t be split in two: their dog.

Javier Chapa will produce for Mucho Mas Media (The Long Game). Phillip Braun will exec produce for Mucho Mas, along with Sherrese Clarke Soares for Harbourview Equity.

Previously starring in Gloria Calderón Kellett’s Prime Video series With Love and Freeform’s Shadowhunters,...

While Tom Holland gears up for his next outing as Spider-Man in the MCU, an industry insider reported that Sony was looking for another Spider-Man for their universe. Though fans might be demanding a follow-up with Andrew Garfield’s version after his appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony seems to be having different plans.

The studio is rumored to be looking for an actor to play Miles Morales in their upcoming live-action film. The makers had previously teased that the film was in active development and that they would be introducing the fan-favorite character in the Sony Spider-Man Universe. Development on the project seems to be finally beginning.

Not Andrew Garfield, Sony Looks For New Actor For Spider-Man Andrew Garfield’s Spidey | Credits: Columbia Pictures/Marvel Entertainment/Arad Productions, Inc./Matt Tolmach Productions/Ingenious Film Studios

Ever since Andrew Garfield reprised his role as Peter Parker a.k.

Sony may be planning to embrace the use of artificial intelligence with future movies and TV shows, but that's not going to apply to every title released by the company. The anticipated sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is promised to use any AI at all.

After it was confirmed by Sony CEO Tony Vinciquerra that the company will be using AI for future projects, one fan took to the social media platform X to voice concerns over this happening with Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. It was pleaded for Sony to keep AI away from movies, but especially Beyond the Spider-Verse, perhaps given the franchise's unique art style. Producer and co-writer Christopher Miller responded to this fan post to assure everyone that the film will not be using AI whatsoever, going on to share the negative opinion he has about the rise of this practice in the film industry.

There is...

Earlier this month, we shared a Marvel Comics fan film called Logan the Wolf, which imagined Wolverine as a Viking. That’s not the only Marvel-inspired fan film that has been going viral in recent weeks – and the other one that has caught a lot of attention can be shared here as a Cool Horror Video! Written and directed by Andy Chen, this one is called The Spider stars Chandler Riggs (best known for playing Carl Grimes on The Walking Dead) and puts a body horror spin on the story of Spider-Man! Some of you may have seen this one already, but if you haven’t, or if you want to watch it again, you can check it out in the embed above.

Featuring a creature suit by Alen Stubbs and Sci-Fi Studios, with visual effects from Gianluigi Carella, Josh Lykkeberg, and the director, The Spider has a short and...

John Krasinski's new family adventure movie If blends live-action with CGI and features an all-star voice cast playing imaginary friends. Some of the famous names include Oscar-winning actors like George Clooney, Sam Rockwell, and the late Louis Gossett Jr. Award-winning actors doing voice work is nothing new. Still, it is always refreshing to see a highly respected actor try their hand at voicing animated or CGI characters.

Between Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks, animated studios have taken the opportunity to bring in award-winning actors to voice characters both heroic and villainous. As a result, these established performers get to say they had the chance to star in an animated movie and add a notable project to their career. From Tom Hanks in the Toy Story franchise to Robin Williams in Aladdin, these Oscar-winning actors proved they could excel in animated movies.

Brad Pitt Brought Charm to Metroman in Megamind

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Nicolas Cage will star in Noir, a series focusing on Spider-Man Noir, set in a 1930s NYC with new menacing villains. Norman Osborn in Noir is a gritty mobster with scaly skin, departs from classic depiction, sets up for epic showdown with Spider-Man. Noir series could include darker versions of classic Spider-Man villains like Vulture, Doctor Octopus, and Chameleon for thrilling detective story.

Nicolas Cage is officially set to star in Noir, a live-action series about the titular Spider-Man Noir, and every good Web-Slinger needs an appropriately threatening villain to cross paths with. Though Spider-Man has starred in more than a handful of movies and TV shows, a new version of the Marvel hero is finally set to make his live-action debut. After voicing the hero, who hails from an alternate reality NYC in the 1930s, in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, veteran actor Nicolas Cage will bring the...

Fans have been speculating about Harrison Ford’s possible debut as the Red Hulk in the upcoming Captain America movie for some time now. The excitement skyrocketed a few months back when a leaked photo from the set showcased Ford in torn oversized jeans. The Red Hulk has now again taken the internet by storm when an alleged sneak peek animation for the film surfaced online, seemingly confirming fans’ hopes.

Mark Ruffalo in Avengers: Endgame

Additionally, viewers have longed to witness a genuinely ruthless angry giant Hulk on screen for years now, and this Red Hulk can give the fans exactly that.

New Alleged Promotional Poster for Captain America: Brave New World Features Red Hulk

Excitement among fans has surged with the release of alleged leaked promotional art featuring the Red Hulk from the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. While the artwork isn’t entirely clear, it provides a...

Following last week’s announcement of the now fast-selling U.K. tour, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pemberton is revealing that the film’s live-in-concert experience is now web-swinging across the Atlantic and into the States.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert’s 50-plus-date U.S. tour will kick off Sept. 1 in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring a live-to-picture performance of Pemberton’s mold-breaking orchestral and electronic score. A scratch DJ on turntables and a designated whistler will also be present to add two of the score’s most unique ingredients, and at a select number of events, you might even catch Pemberton on guitar and a number of other instruments including his own face. (He’ll explain below.) For more U.S. tour information, visit the official website as further details become available later this week.

The Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer channeled the rave and club scenes of...

Known for his role as Carl Grimes on “The Walking Dead,” Chandler Riggs is back this month in the brand new fan film The Spider, which just shattered 1 million views on YouTube.

It’s not hard to see why, as the 9-minute short imagines Spider-Man as a Cronenbergian body horror movie! You can watch The Spider down below to join the million+ other viewers.

Chandler Riggs plays a new version of Peter Parker in the short from writer/director Andy Chen, and his origin story is much the same as we’ve seen before. Peter gets bitten by a spider, and he starts to realize that he’s gained some pretty wild super-powers as a result.

The Spider starts off innocently enough, with Riggs’s Peter Parker taking to the skies like Toby Maguire and Tom Holland before him. But it’s not long before things, well, take a turn…...

"You can talk to me. What did we say about responsibility, Peter?" This ain't your Aunt May's Spider-Man. Now available to watch online is a 10-minue short film called The Spider, described as a "horror take on Spider-Man." Joining the other two spider horror films this year - Sting and Infested. Written and directed by Andy Chen, an up-and-coming young filmmaker who goes under the name "Locust Garden" on social media, the short film features a legit cast. Chandler Riggs (seen in "The Walking Dead" & "A Million Little Things") stars as Peter, with Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, Matthew Tyler Vorce, Ben Thomas, and Caylee Cowan. It is an entirely fan-made, non-profit film inspired by Spider-Man. It gets really dark at the end, going down a path similar to Cronenberg's The Fly, which is exactly what I was hoping to see in this short. Super disgusting! Sony would never do anything...

Among all the horror-thrillers that have caught hold of fans to the core, Chandler Riggs’ The Spider seems to gaining an edge. A short fanmade film with a legit cast that actually nailed it, this movie has been inspired by none other than the beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, though it differs in wide ranges when it comes to the themes and genre.

The Spider (2024).

That said, this version is a darker take on the web-slinger and is actually a horror movie from the up-and-coming young filmmaker, Andy Chen. Nonetheless, fans’ reactions to this short film are nothing short of spectacular, with many of them even giving this “horror take on Spider-Man” perfect scores for everything — from the cast to the storyline to the special effects and whatnot.

What is The Spider All About?

The Spider is a fan-made horror film by Andy Chen, the young talent in the filmmaking industry...

The following contains spoilers for Kung Fu Panda 4 , now playing in theaters.

In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po (voiced by Jack Black) continues to show why he is the elite Dragon Warrior. He may have started off as a lovable goofball, but in due time, he elevated himself and accepted his destiny as one of the region's deadliest fighters. Po is now embracing his position as the ultimate protector, especially after a new threat comes to the Valley of Peace.

This is none other than the Chameleon (voiced by Viola Davis), a shape-shifting supernatural warrior who wants Po's staff for a sinister ritual. Little does she know, Po is up to the task and he won't be deterred, even if she has a sinister army waiting at her doorsteps. As both forces collide, Kung Fu Panda 4 creates quite a few amazing fights, which reminds audiences that this franchise...

Watch out for this Spidey. There's a new fan film in the works launching soon titled The Spider, described as a "horror take on Spider-Man." Not to be confused with the other two actual spider horror films opening soon - Sting and Infested. Written and directed by Andy Chen, an up-and-coming young filmmaker who goes under the name "Locust Garden" on social media, the short film features a legit cast. Chandler Riggs (seen in "The Walking Dead" & "A Million Little Things") stars as Spider-Man, along with Caylee Cowan, Matthew Vorce, Kyra Gardner, Holgie Forrester, Carl Addicott, David Rice, Andrew Hernon, Kealani Kitaura, Ronan Arthur & Ben Thomas. With a score by Alexander Taylor. It is an entirely fan-made, non-profit film inspired by Spider-Man. Our pals over at Live for Film also point out that there is actually a "fully mutated Man-Spider" from the comics, and this short also seems similar to...

The Walking Dead's Chandler Riggs stars in a Spider-Man horror fan film trailer. Riggs plays Peter Parker in the dark new Spider-Man movie, The Spider. The actor, known for playing Carl Grimes, brings a new spin to the superhero role.

A major The Walking Dead star plays Peter Parker in a dark new Spider-Man horror fan film trailer.

locustgarden has shared the trailer for The Spider, a horror Spider-Man fan film starring The Walking Dead's Chandler Riggs as Peter Parker. The actor famously played Carl Grimes in the zombie series.

Source: locustgarden

Key Release Dates

Deadpool & Wolverine Release Date: 2024-07-26

Captain America: Brave New World Release Date: 2025-02-14

Marvel's Thunderbolts Release Date: 2025-05-02

Marvel's Fantastic Four Release Date: 2025-07-25

Blade (2025) Release Date: 2025-11-07

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Release Date: 2026-05-01

Avengers: Secret Wars Release Date: 2027-05-07...

Well, everyone, the winners for the 22nd Annual Golden Schmoes for the year 2023 are in. As expected, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer walked away the big winner, earning nine Schmoes. It took home most of the big prizes, including Best Movie, Actor, Supporting Actor, Director, Screenplay, Poster, Trailer, Line of the Year and Best Sequence. While an excellent showing that beat the seven wins Everything Everywhere All At Once took home last year, it still falls short of our all-time winner here at the Schmoes, Nolan’s own The Dark Knight, which won an amazing 12 awards.

Otherwise, the winners were an eclectic mix. Godzilla Minus One, which is now widely considered the greatest Kaiju movie ever made, took home three awards, including Best VFX, which is impressive considering how small its budget was compared to the competition. Third place was an interesting tie, with John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,...

People’s Choice Awards 2024 Winners List (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)

People’s Choice Awards 2024: After the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, it is time for the People’s Choice Awards 2024. Taylor Swift and her beau, Travis Kelce, take home the trophies and are awarded across movies, music, television, and pop culture. It took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Barbie and Marvel’s Shang Chi star Simu Liu hosted the People’s Choice Awards ceremony, and the red carpet was studded with some amazingly dressed stars. Madame Web actress Sydney Sweeney stole the show with her plunging red gown. Loads of people, from Pedro Pascal and Ryan Gosling to Ariana Madix and Jennifer Aniston, were nominated, and the voting lines were closed off on January 19.

People’s Choice Awards aired live on February 18 on NBC and Peacock. Barbie managed to bag a few trophies, including...

Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year’s BAFTAs, taking home seven wins out of 13 nominations. The award for Best Film was presented by none other than Michael J. Fox, who came onto the stage to an emotional ovation. Oppenheimer certainly seems bound for Oscar glory, while other major Oscar contenders, Poor Things and The Zone of Interest also cleaned up at the ceremony.

See the full list of winners from this year’s BAFTAs below:

Best Film

Anatomy of a Fall

The Holdovers

Killers of the Flower Moon

Oppenheimer – Winner

Poor Things

Outstanding British Film

All of Us Strangers

How to Have Sex

Napoleon

The Old Oak

Poor Things

Saltburn

Scrapper

Wonka

The Zone of Interest – Winner

Best Director

Andrew Haigh, All of Us Strangers

Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall

Alexander Payne, The Holdovers

Bradley Cooper, Maestro

Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer – Winner

Jonathan Glazer, The Zone of Interest

Best Leading Actress

Fantasia Barrino,...

Cillian Murphy saluted the “unsung heroes” — the artists, engineers and craftspeople — who make Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Friday at the Advanced Imaging Society’s 14th Lumiere Awards. Murphy, who stars in the titular role of the Universal film, accepted the Lumiere for best live-action feature for the movie, on behalf of Nolan, Emma Thomas and the “family.”

The Advanced Imaging Society recognizes the intersection of art and technology, and the celebration of all who work on movies was shared throughout the luncheon ceremony, which was held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

“Filmmaking is a team game … the best part of this work is that we do it together,” Jeffrey Wright told attendees as he accepted the society’s inaugural Distinguished Artist Award for his performance in American Fiction, which was presented to him by his co-star, John Ortiz.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writers and producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller...

Spider-Man movies have a history of Oscar nominations and wins in the technical categories, showcasing impressive visual effects and sound design. The original Spider-Man trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi, garnered five nominations and one win, while the standalone MCU Spider-Man movies have received one nomination. Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse won Best Animated Feature, and the sequel has a chance to follow suit as it's been nominated fo the same award this year.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been nominated for an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards, joining four other Spider-Man movies that have received the same honor for Marvel. With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 receiving a Visual Effects nomination, Marvel has a chance to beat DC’s long-running Oscar victory record. But with a Spider-Man movie also making the cut, it’s another occasion for the Academy to honor New York’s favorite web-slinger...

The Creator and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse have earned seven nominations apiece for the upcoming 22nd Annual Ves Awards in Los Angeles.

Nominees in 25 categories (including TV and commercials which are not included in this report) were selected by Visual Effects Society members at 39 in-person and virtual nomination events conducted worldwide over a 36-hour continuous process.

The nominations protocol included a review of each awards submission including “Befores and Afters” by a minimum of three different judging panels. Participating Ves members on the panels represented 25 countries.

The winners will be announced at the ceremony on February 21 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

The 2024 Critics Choice Awards just wrapped up!

The show took place on Sunday (January 14) at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

The Critics Choice Awards are bestowed annually by the Critics Choice Association to honor the finest in cinematic and television achievement. Barbie led the film contenders with 18 nominations and The Morning Show led the TV contenders with six nominations. Historically, they are the most accurate predictor of Academy Award nominations.

Keep scrolling to see the full list of winners from the Critics Choice Awards…

Movie Nominations

Best Picture

“American Fiction” (MGM)

“Barbie” (Warner Bros.)

“The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.)

“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)

“Maestro” (Netflix)

“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures) - Winner

“Past Lives” (A24)

“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)

“Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios)

Best Actor

Bradley Cooper — “Maestro”

Leonardo DiCaprio — “Killers of the Flower Moon”

Colman Domingo — “Rustin”

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On January 9, the Art Directors Guild announced the nominees for its 28th annual awards, which will be handed out on February 10. These kudos have a stellar record at previewing the Academy Awards. Over the first 27 years of these prizes, the eventual Oscar winner for Best Production Design has always numbered among the Adg nominees in the various categories.

“Barbie” is the clear frontrunner to win the Oscar for Best Production Design. It reaped a bid in the fantasy film genre with the Adg as did its strongest Oscar rival, “Poor Things.” Two of the other three likeliest Oscar nominees — “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Oppenheimer” — contend in the period picture category. Our fifth pick, “The Color Purple,” was snubbed in that race, which is rounded out by “Asteroid City,” “Maestro” and “Napoleon.”

The other fantasy film nominees are: “The Creator,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and “Wonka.”

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On Sunday night, TV shows, films and performances were recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 at the Golden Globes Awards.

Hosted by Filipino-American comedian Jo Koy, the awards ceremony announced Oppenheimer as the top film among all others and even earned five other awards for the cast’s performance, including Best Motion Picture for Drama, Best Performance by an Actor with Cillian Murphy and Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture with Robert Downey. Jr.

It was also a historic night for Lily Gladstone, as she became the first indigenous person to win a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Gladstone won the award for her performance in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Unsurprisingly, Barbie won the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement category. Billie Eilish and Finneas won Best Original Song for “What Was I Made For?,” featured in Barbie.

For the television categories, Succession won the Drama...

‘Succession’ was the leading Globe winner on the TV side, with four awards including best drama series.

Oppenheimer emerged as the big winner at the Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan 7) evening, taking five awards, including best drama film and actor and best director and supporting actor overall.

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The haul should add to the Christopher Nolan drama’s momentum as the announcement of Oscar nominations approaches, especially since no other feature in Globe contention took more than two awards.

Other films likely to gain Oscar ground from the Globes included Poor Things, with wins as best musical...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse introduces a new Miles Morales variant, the Prowler, and a fan-made video hilariously explores their interaction. The possibility of a team-up between the two Miles Morales versions in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse would be more interesting than them fighting each other. The description of the Prowler Miles as an "athletic vigilante" suggests a potential plot twist where he is not actually a villain, leading to a collaboration between the two characters.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s major Miles Morales twist gets a funny bonus scene in a Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse fan video. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse featured even more Spider-Men than the first entry in the animated franchise. The movie even saw the debut of a Miles Morales variant, which was not another Spider-Man but rather a version of the Marvel villain known as the Prowler.

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The nominations for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards have been unveiled!

Last week, we learned the nominations for the television categories and today, we learned the nominations for the film categories.

Greta Gerwig‘s smash-hit Barbie received the most nominations of any film this year with 18. In fact, 18 nominations is the most of any movie in Critics Choice history! Last year’s Everything Everywhere All At Once received 14, which was the most at the time.

The Critics Choice Awards will air on Sunday (January 14) on The CW with Chelsea Handler returning as host.

Keep reading to see the full list of nominees…

Critics’ Choice Film Award nominations List

Best Picture

“American Fiction” (MGM)

“Barbie” (Warner Bros.)

“The Color Purple” (Warner Bros.)

“The Holdovers” (Focus Features)

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (Apple Original Films/Paramount Pictures)

“Maestro” (Netflix)

“Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)

“Past Lives” (A24)

“Poor Things” (Searchlight Pictures)

“Saltburn” (Amazon MGM Studios...

The 2024 Golden Globe nominations have been announced, with notable names like Greta Gerwig and Martin Scorsese in the running for Best Director - Motion Picture. Categories include Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Motion Picture - Animated, Best Original Score - Motion Picture, and more. The Golden Globes will air on CBS for the first time in over 40 years, with coverage starting on January 7, 2024, at 8 p.m. Est. The event can also be streamed on Paramount+.

Golden Globes conjure up images of excellence in the TV and movie industries. Whether it's Meryl Streep's jaw-dropping 33 nominations and eight victories in competition (plus 1 Cecil B. deMille Award), Claire Danes' impressive 4-for-6 record, or La La Land's perfect 7-for-7 sweep, all eyes will be fixed on the 81st Golden Globe Awards this January. The nominations are in, and the field includes many of the names predicted to be announced this morning.

‘Barbie’ has nine nominations while ‘Oppenheimer’ has eight.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has announced the 81st Golden Globe nominations with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie leading the way with nine nods.

The Warner Bros blockbuster is up for best picture (comedy), best director and best screenplay while Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling also scooped nominations for best actress and best supporting actor respectively.

Three of the songs from Barbie are in contention in the best original song category and the film also received a nomination in the newly created cinematic and box office achievement award.

Next in line is Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer,...

Miles Morales will appear in a Spider-Verse short called The Spider Within, focusing on his struggles with anxiety and balancing his personal life with being Spider-Man. The short film will provide context to the final scene of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and explore Miles' panic attack and manifestations of anxiety in a more comprehensive way. The exploration of anxiety and mental health in The Spider Within will contribute to positive representation in the film industry, addressing a necessary topic in today's society.

Miles Morales is set to appear in a short spinoff from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse titled The Spider Within, which is set to feature a villain that Marvel Studios tried to integrate into the MCU in 2013's Iron Man 3. Sony's animated Spider-Verse projects have become hugely popular among audiences, focusing on Miles Morales' Spider-Man from Earth-1610 rather than Peter Parker, and the success of 2018's...

The Exorcist spider walk scene, initially deleted from the film's release, was restored later, delighting fans who consider it a favorite sequence. Director William Friedkin felt the scene was a big special effect too early in the story, but later reinserted the scene using CGI to erase wires. The inclusion of the spider walk scene changes the entire movie, adding evidence of Regan's possession and ramping up tension in the film.

The Exorcist spider walk scene where Regan comes down the stairs toward her horrified mother and her house guests is infamous - but wasn't in the original version. Here's why The Exorcist spider walk scene was deleted from the theatrical cut, then later restored. Often cited as one of the greatest and scariest horror films ever made, The Exorcist still remains the benchmark for demonic possession movies nearly 50 years after its release. Based on the William Peter Blatty novel,...

The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story, premiering at the Animation Is Film Festival, explores the internal struggles and anxiety faced by Miles Morales, showing that asking for help is an act of courage. Sony's new initiative, Lens, aims to empower underrepresented filmmakers by uniting them with established properties like Spider-Man, cultivating new stories and spotlighting undiscovered talent. The Animation Is Film Festival features a stellar lineup of animation masterpieces, including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which has become one of the highest-grossing movies of 2023.

The animation community is abuzz with anticipation for the North American premiere of The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story at the esteemed Animation Is Film Festival. Sony, always known for its surprises, gifts Spider-Man aficionados an intimate glimpse into the psyche of their favorite web-slinging hero, Miles Morales.

Shameik Moore lends his voice once more to the beloved character, Miles Morales. However, in this short film,...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been the subject of so many alterations even since its theatrical release, but the changes have especially grown in number when Sony Pictures rolled out the animated movie's digital cut -- Gwen Stacy's emotional line seems to be the latest edit that viewers have uncovered.

The second installment in the Spider-Verse saga was released digitally in the beginning of August, and ever since then, fans have embarked on the quest to find all the altered moments in the film compared to the version that was playing in cinemas earlier this year. One X (formerly Twitter) user who has pointed out plenty of modifications before, including the change in Gwen Stacy's intro sequence in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, has recently noticed another Spider-Woman moment that looks different in the home release.

Related: Across the Spider-Verse Producer Responds to Claims of Poor Working Conditions for Animators...

Miles Morales' new suit in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse may hold a secretly heartbreaking detail inspired by his deceased Uncle Aaron's suit. Hobie and Peter's jokes about Miles' suit looking like he's bleeding from his armpits become more brutal if the theory is correct, as it would mean Miles made changes to honor his late uncle. If the theory is true, the other Spider-Men unintentionally added to Miles' trauma by unknowingly making comments about his suit that tie back to his uncle's death.

A Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse theory makes Miles Morales' new suit secretly heartbreaking. Shameik Moore's Miles Morales came back for another multiversal adventure in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with Miles noticeably older and more mature in the sequel. That was to be expected, as Miles had to quickly grow into the shoes of his universe's dead Peter Parker with the help of his friends to...

The following contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, now playing in theaters.

There's no doubt Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem wears its influences on its sleeve. The film pays homage to the old-school Tmnt comics, games and cartoons. But there are other nods to pop culture, including one on Hollywood's biggest debates: which Chris is the finest among Evans, Hemsworth and Pine.

In addition, Mutant Mayhem uses Attack on Titan to save the day when Superfly turns into a giant kaiju. This direction creates comedy and action, which helps unite different generations of fans. Interestingly, while the movie references if the Turtles could be loved by society like Avengers: Endgame's Hulk, there's another Marvel deep-cut. In fact, two are directly tied to Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man.

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