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Netflix Faces Backlash for Dropping Beloved Action-Comedy Series After Huge Audience Turnout ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Netflix users are raising their voices over a show that grabbed massive attention but now sits in limbo. With over 323 million hours watched, it clearly struck a chord, and fans aren’t ready to let it go.

The Action-Comedy That Blew Up the Netflix Charts

The show in question, Obliterated, dropped in November 2023 and quickly climbed the platform’s charts. It had taken the No. 1 spot within just two weeks and held steady in the Top 10 for six straight weeks. However, despite this surge of popularity, Netflix cut it short after a single season of eight episodes.

Obliterated follows a team of elite operatives who take down what they believe is a major threat to Las Vegas. After a wild night of celebration involving booze, drugs, and more, they realize the nuclear bomb they disabled was a decoy.

With the first Ironheart teaser expected to be released tomorrow and Superman's trailer confirmed for Wednesday, it's shaping up to be a busy week for news.

As for Monday, we're kicking things off with an official look at Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man in Amazon and MGM+'s Spider-Noir TV series.

The wall-crawling private investigator has already been spotted in set photos, but this spectacular black-and-white image is like seeing the comic books—and 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse—come to life in live-action.

Cage can be seen striking an iconic Spider-Man pose and will clearly be able to shoot webs in the show. Whether Spider-Noir can right the ship for Sony after disappointments like Madame Web, Morbius, and Kraven the Hunter remains to be seen.

It's interesting that this still has been presented in black-and-white because Spider-Noir star Lukas Haas previously said, "We filmed it in - I...

Val Kilmer died from pneumonia, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health has confirmed. The veteran actor died April 1 in L.A. at age 65.

TMZ posted an image of Kilmer’s death certificate today. The beloved screen star was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 and underwent two tracheotomy procedures but had recovered.

The Juilliard-trained Kilmer amassed more than 100 credits during his 40-year career, mostly on the big screen. He broke out with his first movie, 1984’s Cold War romp Top Secret! from the Airplane! crew of Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, and shot to stardom with his second, the techie teen comedy Real Genius.

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Kilmer followed that up with his first smash movie, starring as Lt. Tom “Iceman” Kazansky opposite Tom Cruise in 1984’s Top Gun. He reprised the role for 2022 blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick,...

In honor of the legendary Val Kilmer, who has passed away at the age of 65, we’re sharing The B-Side’s episode from 2022 discussing his career and most overlooked films. See the original description below.

Today, we discuss one of the most intriguing actors of his generation: Val Kilmer! To tackle such an enigma, we bring in the legendary Katie Walsh! A must-follow on Twitter, a co-host of the insatiably-entertaining Miami Nice Podcast, and an accomplished writer. The B-Sides featured today are: Kill Me Again, At First Sight, The Salton Sea, and Mindhunters.

We discuss how Kilmer was a prodigy––the youngest student admitted into Juilliard’s drama department––before his Broadway debut in the (ultimately) star-studded Slab Boys. There’s talk of his well-documented penchant to be difficult on set, as well as those who defended him and his abilities.

We confront Dan’s deep admiration for the poorly-aged The Salton Sea,...

Tragic news broke just hours ago that Val Kilmer had passed away at the age of 65.

His daughter shared that he had been battling pneumonia.

Since news of his passing has spread, one of his final Instagram posts is now getting attention.

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While hanging out with artist David Choe, Val put on a version of his iconic Batman mask. If you don’t know, Val starred in 1995′s Batman Forever as the Caped Crusader.

The post was shared on February 23, 2025. We’ve embedded the post below for you to see.

Val had an illustrious career that started in the 1980s. He appeared in several films, including Top Gun, Willow, Tombstone, Batman Forever, Heat, The Prince of Egypt, Mindhunters and many more. He also made several appearances on TV shows like Entourage, Numb3rs, Knight Rider and Psych.

Our thoughts go out to Val Kilmer‘s...

Val Kilmer died on Tuesday at the age of 65 due to pneumonia — and now, his peers in Hollywood are paying tribute to one of the biggest stars of the late 1980s and early ‘90s.

The late actor was well-known for his roles in films like “Top Gun,” “Batman Forever,” “Tombstone,” “Mindhunters,” “Heat,” “The Prince of Egypt,” “Willow” and “The Doors,” as well as his 2021 self-shot documentary “Val” that depicted his battle with throat cancer.

However, his friends, former co-stars and directors such as Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Mann, Josh Brolin and even ex-girlfriend Cher more fondly remember him as someone who left an “indelible cinematic mark” on generations of fans.

“Twixt” director Francis Ford Coppola shared on Instagram: “Val Kilmer was the most talented actor when in his High School, and that talent only grew greater throughout his life. He was a wonderful person to work with and...

Actor Val Kilmer has passed away. Known for several fan-favorite roles, from Doc Holliday to Batman, the actor was 65 years old.

The New York Times reported on the passing of Kilmer, with his daughter, actress Mercedes Kilmer, confirming the news. According nto his daughter, Kilmer died in Los Angeles due to pneumonia. He'd previously been diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015. His subsequent health struggles had been chronicled in the documentary Val, released in 2021.

Val Edward Kilmer was born on New Year's Eve in 1959. At the age of 17, he started studying acting at Juilliard in New York. This led to his work in theater, and he made his Broadway debut in 1983 with a role in Slab Boys. He'd make his debut in film by playing teen idol Nick Rivers in the 1984 film Top Secret!, following it up with a role in tthe1985 film Real Genius.

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Val Kilmer has sadly passed away.

The 65-year-old actor, popularly known for starring as Iceman in Top Gun, died on Tuesday (April 1) in Los Angeles, his daughter Mercedes Kilmer revealed.

Mercedes shared with The New York Times that Val passed after a bout of pneumonia.

In 2014, Val was diagnosed with throat cancer, but revealed in 2017 that he had “a healing of cancer.”

The actor underwent a tracheostomy to help in his recovery and in the 2021 documentary, Val, he was seen using a device to help him speak.

Val had an illustrious career that started in the 1980s. He appeared in several films, including Top Gun, Willow, Tombstone, Batman Forever, Heat, The Prince of Egypt, Mindhunters and many more. He also made several appearances on TV shows like Entourage, Numb3rs, Knight Rider and Psych.

Our thoughts go out to Val Kilmer‘s family and loved ones during this time.

Spider-Noir remains in production and, if the set photos we've seen are any indication, the web-slinger's first TV series will put a unique new spin on Spider-Man.

Screen icon Nicolas Cage plays Ben Reilly, a private eye who moonlights as a superhero. We've seen him swinging into action on set, suggesting the series will be very much in line with the comics, even though those featured Peter Parker under the mask. Why Spider-Noir is named after his clone hasn't been made clear.

Lukas Haas has landed a mystery role in the show and, during a recent interview with Coming Soon, suggested the series could be released in black and white as well as colour.

"It was just an incredible project," he told the site. "Everybody involved was amazing. Brendan Gleason, he plays my boss. Just getting to, to do that noir thing. It was very genuine film noir, the way they filmed it,...

As one of the most successful genres on television, crime shows have focused on everything imaginable, from gangster shows like The Sopranos to serial killer stories like Mindhunters. Attracting some of the best stars and writers in the business, these series can also be among TV's longest-running projects, as seen in the enduring success of shows like CSI and NCIS. Sometimes, however, less is more.

Crime shows are often at their best when audiences are treated to single stories decompressed into shorter formats, allowing people to get through the whole thing in a day. With these stories designed, typically by streaming services, to be binged all at once, these shows are closer to cinema, allowing for deeper stories and character development than normal. Fans are always looking for a great crime show, and some stand out ahead of the rest.

True Detective's Seasons Are Their Own Stories

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It's business as usual in Los Angeles now the worst of the wildfires is over and Spider-Noir resumed shooting yesterday. Lead star Nicolas Cage, no stranger to comic book adaptations, has been spotted in costume as Ben Reilly, albeit in his P.I. gear rather than a super-suit.

The actor first played this version of Spidey in 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and became an instant fan-favourite. The fact he's getting to reprise the role in live-action isn't something we ever expected, though this Spider-Man is Ben, not Peter Parker (we don't think that makes him a clone; it's more than likely a result of Sony not wanting to confuse audiences).

It's been a while since we got any updates about Spider-Noir but MGM and Amazon Prime appear to be moving full steam ahead with the streaming series.

While it was put into development before Sony Pictures pulled the plug on its villain-led Marvel Universe,...

LL Cool J is seemingly in the mood to stir things up in the music industry with the latest take on himself.

In a recent interview, the rapper said that people would recognize his greatness and his contributions to rap and hip-hop culture.

“I’m [going to] say this humbly, but I really mean this,” he said while making an appearance on Apple Music’s Le Code. “I think one day people are going to wake up and realize that LL Cool J is the most important rapper that ever existed. I truly believe one day people are going to say that.”

He continued, “They’re gonna look and say, ‘Wow, when it comes to the jewelry, this is the guy that introduced all the diamonds, and the ice and the jewelry and the champagne. They’re gonna say when it comes to the love songs, they’re gonna say, ‘This is...

Sony and Amazon/MGM's Spider-Noir series appears to be taking some major liberties with the source material, but given how obscure this Variant of the web-slinger is, does it really matter if "Ben Reilly" is beneath the mask instead of Peter Parker?

That's debatable; regardless, Sony appears to be ignoring the fact Ben is Peter's clone and we don't anticipate that being addressed in any way when Spider-Noir swings on to streaming next year.

Today, we have some new photos from the TV show's set (via Just Jared) showcasing Nicolas Cage's private eye. We've already seen that the series will feature a comic-accurate superhero costume and Cage unquestionably looks the part of "Ben" in these snaps.

Earlier this year, Cage opened up on what led to him reprising a role he first played in the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

"I know that the phone's going to be...

Devoted to everything from murder mysteries like Chinatown to psychological horrors like Identity, the thriller genre has delivered audiences a long list of compelling stories. Although the 1990s are generally regarded as the modern resurgence of the genre, the 2000s also delivered some solid entries. From psychological mysteries like Identity and Shutter Island to political thrillers like Syriana and the Bourne franchise, the 2000s produced various iconic films. However, not every thriller of the decade is as well known as the hits.

The 2000s gave audiences a range of compelling thrillers, using everything from murder mystery and serial killers to revenge and horror to reel in audiences. As with every decade, some of the best of these movies have gone woefully underrated, and that's only become more true as time has passed. Featuring various talented actors and directors, these movies are still worth watching for anyone who loves a thrill.

Netflix has a very odd pattern when it comes to the shows that it creates. It is often the case that what Netflix puts out ends up becoming popular, only for the streaming giant to make the devastating decision to cancel it. However, this courtesy is not extended to shows and films that end up not doing so well, and once again, it seems that a Netflix decision is going to backfire on the streaming service.

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The English adaptation of Squid Game has been green-lit by Netflix, and the show is to be helmed by David Fincher. This comes as especially devastating news for fans of the director, given that his groundbreaking series. Mindhunters was canceled by the streaming giant due to budget concerns that plagued the production of the show.

If Netflix can helm another Squid Game, why can’t it just give us Mindhunter...

Given that it's being developed by Sony, there's been some concern among fans that Amazon's Spider-Noir series starring Nicolas Cage might not see the title character actually suit up. 

Peter Parker has already been replaced by Ben Reilly as Spider-Man Noir, but newly revealed photos and footage from the show's set confirm we're getting a comic-accurate take on the wall-crawling private detective. 

The hero looks like he's stepped straight off the page with a design that's also pretty much identical to what we saw in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Based on how this scene is playing out, Ben will see a fair bit of action as he rides atop a car while shooting webs into the distance. He also has his trademark hat and goggles, though we should point out that it's a stuntman in the suit, not Cage.

Cage will be joined in the series by Lamorne Morris (as...

Warning! This article contains major Spoilers for The Lincoln Lawyer season 3!Though Mindhunter hasnt released a new season on Netflix since 2019, the sting of its cancelation hurts again with Holt McCallanys new role on The Lincoln Lawyer. Directed and produced by the celebrated thriller movie director David Fincher, Netflixs hit true crime drama followed FBI Agents Bill Tench (McCallany) and Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) as well as psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv) as they interview, research, and profile serial killers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After season 2 saw them investigate a string of Atlanta murders in the early 80s, the door seemed open for Mindhunter season 3.

Sadly, however, it was soon announced that season 3 would be indefinitely put on hold, with David Fincher confirming in 2023 that Mindhunter was over. Still, there have been high hopes that Mindhunter will eventually be resurrected at Netflix with McCallany, Groff, and Torv reprising their roles.

It's been confirmed today that Amazon's upcoming live-action Spider-Man TV series, Spider-Noir, has added eight recurring cast members.

Those are Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, and Amanda Schull.

Unfortunately, specific character details are being kept under wraps so we don't currently know who any of them are playing. Nicolas Cage leads the cast, though it's thought he's playing Ben Reilly rather than Peter Parker.

Other lead stars include New Girl star Lamorne Morris (as Robbie Robertson), Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li and Jack Huston.

Here's a look at each new Spider-Noir cast member; place your bets now about who from the comics they might be playing!

Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice and Amanda Schull have joined the recurring cast of ‘Spider-Noir,’ the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video live-action series https://t.

The “Spider-Noir” series at Amazon has added eight recurring cast members, Variety has learned.

The series, which is the first live-action project to feature the character Spider-Man Noir, has cast: Lukas Haas, Cameron Britton, Cary Christopher, Michael Kostroff, Scott MacArthur, Joe Massingill, Whitney Rice, and Amanda Schull. Exact character details are being kept under wraps.

The new additions join series lead Nicolas Cage as well as fellow cast members Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, Abraham Popoola, Li Jun Li and Jack Huston. As previously reported, the show will debut domestically on MGM+’s linear channel and then globally on Amazon Prime Video.

Per the official logline, the show “tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.”

Haas is repped by Paradigm, Lbi Entertainment,...

It’s not often I’d be talking about Agatha Christie, Renny Harlin, Val Kimer and LL Cool J in the same breath, but thanks to the world of Tinseltown magic, here we are! And, before you’re mis-led into thinking this video is about the great Netflix show of the same name, let me just set the record straight. This ain’t that one folks. Nope, the movie we’re focusing on today somehow manages to blend the classic British literary world of Agatha Christie with LL Cool J spitting out lines like. That’s right gore-hounds, twenty years ago director Renny Harlin was best known for action classics, pirate movies, dangling Sylvester Stallone from great heights and giant sharks; way before the likes of The Meg and more recently, Under Paris. Then, an intriguing project came his way that would blend the worlds of Agatha Christie and gangster rappers,...

"Lady in the Lake" fills the void left by "Mindhunter" with gripping crime drama and true crime inspiration. Both series explore the social climate of the mid-20th century, tied together by murder investigations. Despite lower scores, "Lady in the Lake" is praised for compelling characters and addressing race and women's liberation.

Apple TV+s Lady In The Lake is a gripping, stylish crime drama that will fill the gap left by David Finchers Mindhunter. The untimely cancelation of the Netflix series, following fictional agents at the birth of the FBIs criminal profiling unit, was a huge disappointment. Fincher gave an in-depth explanation for Mindhunter's season 3 cancelation, citing budgeting issues. Despite attempts at negotiation, he ultimately declined to continue the show. Luckily, this new Natalie Portman series has many of the elements that made Mindhunter so great.

Viewers may find similarities in the series retro settings, grounded by great soundtracks and period memorabilia.

Hulus standard for quality television shows is always top-notch. Thankfully, in the weeks to come, the platform will have a slew of options nearly every subscriber will surely enjoy. From educational shows to humorous adult animation, the streaming service will certainly have plenty to choose from as the summer heat increases. It might be sweltering outside, but audiences can most definitely keep their cool by remaining inside with Hulu.

With a few originals returning to the platform with brand-new seasons, viewers should undoubtedly be excited about whats scheduled to drop on Hulu next month. No matter what a viewer might be interested in, they will likely find something worth watching in July.

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With a slew of shark-focused special premieres ready to hit Hulu in July, fans of National Geographics annual Sharkfest have a lot to look forward to next month.

Eric releases on Netflix on May 30, 2024.

A six-episode limited series starring heavyweights Benedict Cumberbatch and Gaby Hoffmann will be available on Netflix at the end of May. Abi Morgan created and wrote the series. She is known for her incredible work on films like Shame and The Iron Lady and her Emmy-winning writing on The Hour. The series follows a set of parents who are struggling after their son is kidnapped on his way to school.

Set in New York, Eric replicates some of the incredible work of past crime-thrilling series from Netflix, such as Mindhunters, Griselda, and Ripley. The often dark tone of the series brings a nice twist with the introduction of Eric. Eric is a character that Vincent and Cassie’s son Edgar had drawn. The larger-than-life monster is brought to life after Edgar’s kidnapping, bringing a much-needed comedic aspect to the series.

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Like many of you, I was scratching my head when I learned that director Renny Harlin would be making not one, not two, but three movies based on the horror cult classic The Strangers. While a pretty slick horror flick, the original spawned a modest follow-up that didn’t get a ton of buzz. When it came out, I figured it was a series that had run its course. It seems this is not so, with Lionsgate releasing a widely ambitious trilogy of horror films this year (it’s like the horror version of Kevin Costner’s Horizon).

Notably, it marks the return of director Renny Harlin to the horror genre. Now mostly known for his action films, such as the classics Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and many more – horror was where he made his original reputation. Prison, which gave Viggo Mortensen his first leading role,...

Director Renny Harlin recently shot an entire trilogy of Strangers movies simultaneously, with The Strangers: Chapter 1 set to reach theatres on May 17th and The Strangers: Chapter 2 and The Strangers: Chapter 3 possibly following by the end of the year… but those aren’t the only Renny Harlin horror movies we’ll be seeing this year. In fact, Vertical will be giving a Harlin-helmed horror movie called Refuge a VOD release this Friday, April 19th – and the trailer for the film can be seen in the embed above!

Scripted by Ben Sztajnkrycer, Refuge has the following synopsis: After a mysterious attack from a malevolent demon during his tour of duty in Afghanistan, Sergeant Rick Pedroni returns home a changed man, and more dangerous than ever.

The film stars Sophie Simnett (Daybreak), Raza Jaffrey (The Rhythm Section), Aston McAuley (Rocketman), Johanna Harlin (Class Reunion 3), Shervin Alenabi (Gangs of London), Atanas Srebrev...

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After concluding March with a discussion of Velma’s queer erasure in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (listen) and a revisit to the world of James Whale in The Invisible Man (listen), we’re heading to the ’50s to analyze Anthony Minghella‘s 1999 adaptation of Patricia Highsmith‘s novel The Talented Mr. Ripley.

The 1950s-set film sees Tom Ripley (Matt Damon), a con artist who is sent from New York City to Italy to convince Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), a rich and spoiled playboy who is vacationing with his girlfriend Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow), to return home. Tom becomes infatuated with Dickie after getting a taste of his extravagant lifestyle, leading to a sinister turn of events.

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After spending time with Neil Jordan’s not-campy-enough stalker film Greta (listen) and Olivier Assayas’ Kristen Stewart starring 2016 thriller Personal Shopper (listen), it’s time to revisit Alfred Hitchcock with a look at his 1951 film, Strangers on a Train.

In the film, eccentric and unbalanced Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker) approaches successful tennis player Guy Haines (Rope‘s Farley Granger) on a train with a proposal: they should commit a murder for the other.

While Guy laughs it off, Bruno strangles Guy’s ex-wife Miriam (Kasey Rogers), then stalks the tennis player in an effort to force him to fulfill his end of the bargain.

As Guy struggles under the weight of the police’s scrutiny, he confides in his new girlfriend Anne (Ruth Roman) and her younger sister Babs (Pat Hitchcock) for help. Can Guy avoid arrest? Will Bruno ruin his political aspirations? And how does one of the...

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After closing out February with discussions of Pedro Almodóvar gender-bending thriller The Skin I Live In (listen) and Neil Jordan’s not-campy-enough stalker film Greta (listen), we’re entering the heady world of Olivier Assayas in his 2016 chiller Personal Shopper, which features a stellar lead turn from Kristen Stewart.

In the film, a personal shopper (Kristen Stewart) in Paris refuses to leave the city until she is able to make contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person (or spirit?) begins contacting her via text message and her employer is found brutally murdered in her apartment.

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We’ve spent February discussing Albert Lewin’s 1945 adaptation of The Portrait of Dorian Gray (listen), the perfectly serviceable remake of Friday the 13th (listen), and Pedro Almodóvar’s controversial 2011 thriller The Skin I Live In (listen). Now we’re wrapping up the month with Neil Jordan’s wacky May/December stalker film, Greta (2018).

In the film, Chloë Grace Moretz plays Frances, a new to New York girl who befriends an older woman, Greta (Isabelle Huppert) after returning her lost purse. While the pair strike up an unlikely friendship, Frances’ roommate Erica (Maika Monroe) finds the relationship unusual.

What Frances doesn’t know is that Greta is more than a sad, lonely old woman. She’s got secrets in a trunk, a syringe full of sedatives, and a penchant for burying her secrets, including private investigator Stephen Rea, in the basement.

Will Frances wind up like all of Greta’s other girls?...

Renny Harlin’s slasher prequel The Strangers: Chapter 1 will be arriving in UK cinemas a week after its US release. More below.

On Friday, we shared the first trailer for The Strangers: Chapter 1 ahead of its spring release. The film is set to grace US cinemas from 11th May, but a UK release wasn’t set in stone yet.

Well, we’re happy to report that we won’t have to wait for The Strangers: Chapter 1 for too long after US audiences see it.

We can now confirm that The Strangers: Chapter 1 will be in UK cinemas from 17th May, so we only have to dodge spoilers for a week. Not too bad considering we waited for months and months for Parasite back in 2020. Totally worth it though.

Take a look at The Strangers: Chapter 1 trailer below.

Here’s the official synopsis to jog your memory: After...

Following a start in visual effects, David Fincher scored a gig with Industrial Light & Magic in 1983, working as an assistant camera operator on iconic movies Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. He quietly co-founded Propaganda Films in 1986, then turned up the volume by directing music videos for Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Justin Timberlake. In 1992, he made his feature film debut with Alien 3, an education in big-budget franchises, resulting in a preference for making smaller-scale, more pared-down movies. In addition to his impressive film catalog, he is credited with serving as executive producer and director of the award-winning Netflix series House of Cards and Mindhunters.

Television series don't always end on their own terms. Some of the greatest shows in the medium's history have been canceled due to low ratings before they could finish telling their overarching story or just as they were hitting their stride creatively. Some of the most egregious examples of series getting the axe before their time include "My So-Called Life," "Arrested Development," "Frank's Place," "Sports Night," "I'll Fly Away," "Deadwood," and "Mindhunters." It's possible no one has had a more brutal small-screen run than Judd Apatow, who, before he became a hit-making film producer, watched helplessly as three superb, critically acclaimed comedies — "The Ben Stiller Show," "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared" — failed to earn a second season.

Sometimes, fan enthusiasm results in these works getting revived in some incarnation or another, and, unfortunately, the results are often unsightly. But at least there's a reason for going back. The same isn't...

Have you been wondering about "Wonder Man"? You're in good company. Given the recent news that Marvel is slowing its roll on releasing new TV shows and revamping its television production process to, well, make more sense, the future of most MCU shows is a bit nebulous. It's not that these shows won't happen, but between SAG-AFTRA's ongoing fight for fair pay and the entertainment industry's general post-pandemic belt-tightening, any show that's not already on the release schedule feels a little bit up in the air.

Thankfully, one of the most intriguing upcoming Marvel shows, "Wonder Man," still seems to be in the works as of publication time. With a crowded slate of shows on the horizon, including "Hawkeye" spinoff "Echo," "WandaVision" spinoff "Agatha: Darkhold Diaries", Riri Williams-led series "Ironheart," and reboot "Daredevil: Born Again," it's hard to remember what phase of the MCU we're even in anymore, nonetheless what's releasing next.

The new trilogy of The Strangers aims to tell the complete story of the mysterious home invaders, diverging from the original by the end of Chapter 1. The films will explore the backstory and motives of the antagonists, making them more realistic and relatable. The producers and director aim to honor the original film while giving fans fresh experiences. They are focused on satisfying both existing fans and a new generation of viewers, offering nods and homages as a bonus for loyal fans.

In the realm of 21st-century horror, few films are as revered as 2008's The Strangers. A no-frills slow-burn masterpiece written and directed by Bryan Bertino, the film follows a troubled couple as they're stalked in their own home by a trio of mysterious home invaders. The film was a surprise box office hit, grossing an impressive $82 million worldwide, more than ten times its production budget.

A decade later,...

Michael Fassbender in The KillerImage: Netflix A David Fincher joint about a killer? Groundbreaking. But seriously folks: a thriller about an assassin seems completely fitting from the filmmaker who brought us SE7EN, Zodiac, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Mindhunters. Of course, to reduce Fincher down to his killers would be—well—reductive,...

Michael Fassbender in The KillerImage: Netflix

A David Fincher joint about a killer? Groundbreaking. But seriously folks: a thriller about an assassin seems completely fitting from the filmmaker who brought us SE7EN, Zodiac, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and Mindhunters. Of course, to reduce Fincher down to his killers would be—well—reductive,...

STX Films and MGM are ready to tug your heartstrings out of your chest, then leave them to bake under a hot desert sun for Guy Ritchie’sThe Covenant. The studios deployed a first look featurette for the film on Thursday, featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim going behind enemy lines to keep each other alive. The preview of the upcoming action-thriller includes commentary from Gyllenhaal, Salim, and Ritchie, who say the film is an emotional and action-packed journey from start to finish.

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant comes from a script he wrote with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. Antony Starr (The Boys), Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), Bobby Schofield (Cherry), Emily Beecham (Little Joe), and Johnny Lee Miller (Mindhunters) also star.

Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life.

Exclusive: Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale), Froy Gutierrez (Cruel Summer) and Gabriel Basso (Hillbilly Elegy) have been tapped to star in a Lionsgate remake of the 2008 horror The Strangers, which has entered production in Slovakia. Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger) is directing the film, which will be the first in a trilogy, having locked in a deal to helm the subsequent pair.

The original film The Strangers was a home invasion pic, which Bryan Bertino wrote and directed in his feature debut, with Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman starring. It registered as a sleeper hit upon its May 2008 release via Universal Pictures and came to be appreciated in the years following as a cult classic, with the sequel The Strangers: Prey at Night being released in March of 2018.

The new Strangers film will follow Petsch’s character as she drives cross-country with her longtime boyfriend (Gutierrez) to begin a new life in the Pacific Northwest.

Welcome to The B-Side, from The Film Stage. Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones they made in between.

Today, we discuss one of the most intriguing actors of his generation: Val Kilmer! To tackle such an enigma, we bring in the legendary Katie Walsh! A must-follow on Twitter, a co-host of the insatiably-entertaining Miami Nice Podcast, and an accomplished writer. The B-Sides featured today are: Kill Me Again, At First Sight, The Salton Sea, and Mindhunters.

We discuss how Kilmer was a prodigy––the youngest student admitted into Juilliard’s drama department––before his Broadway debut in the (ultimately) star-studded Slab Boys. There’s talk of his well-documented penchant to be difficult on set, as well as those who defended him and his abilities.

We confront Dan’s deep admiration for the poorly-aged The Salton Sea,...

Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, will release the sci-fi film Settlers on DVD and Blu-ray on February 15, 2022. Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, IFC Midnight released Settlers in theaters, on Digital Rental & VOD on July 23, 2021.

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Settlers is written and directed by Wyatt Rockefeller (shorts “Groomed” and “Entropy”), and stars Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Atomic Blonde), Ismael Cruz Cordova (“Berlin Station,” Mary Queen of Scots), Brooklynn Prince (“Home Before Dark,...

(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 Movie: Mindhunters Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max The Pitch: The FBI sends a group of young agents to a remote island for training in their psychological profiling […]

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TV had the run of the place for awhile there during the pandemic. But now that vaccinations are speeding up and the weather is warming, it’s film’s time to shine. At least that’s the conclusion that can be drawn from HBO Max’s list of new releases for June 2021.

There are no real original TV series of note coming this month, which is highly unusual for HBO and HBO Max. In their place, however, are some really impressive film offerings. Major Warner Bros. titles like The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (June 4) and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights (June 11) both arrive this month. So too do some interesting documentaries like Revolutionary Rent on June 15 and Lfg on June 24. The former deals with the staging of the musical Rent in Cuba and the latter follows the U.S. women’s soccer team’s fight for equal pay.

Netflix has set an all-star cast for the animation-live action hybrid limited series “Lost Ollie.”

Mary J. Blige, Gina Rodriguez, Jake Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Kesler Talbot, and Jonathan Groff have all been cast in major roles in the four-episode series.

The show is inspired by the book “Ollie’s Oddyssey” by William Joyce. It follows a lost toy on an epic adventure, searching across the country for the boy who lost him, and the story of the boy who lost more than a best friend.

Groff will voice Ollie, a handmade toy rabbit stitched together from odds and ends. Ollie has a pure spirit with a heart of gold and never ruins a chance to make friends. He’s been best friends with Billy (Talbot) since forever, until one day he ends up in a resale shop with no way home. Though he’s often afraid of the unknown,...

Exclusive: Netflix has come on board to adapt the podcast 36 Questions into a feature film with Hearts Beat Loud helmer Brett Haley on to direct. Chernin Entertainment and Automatik are producing in association with Endeavor Content.

Automatik and Chernin developed the pitch with Endeavor Content, Haley and writer Marc Basch and brought it to Netflix. Chernin signed a first look deal with Netflix in April and this marks one of the first projects they’ll produce since signing the deal.

La La Land producer Fred Berger will produce along with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones through their Automatik banner. Haley and Basch will pen the script.

Plot details are being kept under wraps but sources say it’s a romantic drama set in the music world, based on the hit podcast “36 Questions”, which was produced by Two-Up and was created by Zack Akers and Skip Bronkie. The critically acclaimed 36 Questions featured Hamilton and...

Oscar-winner Common and Elementary alum Jonny Lee are set to co-star opposite Keke Palmer in the Steel Springs Pictures thriller Alice from writer and director Krystin Ver Linden. Inspired by the true events, the plot follows a woman of servitude in 1800s Georgia, who escapes the 55 acre confines of her captor to discover the shocking reality that exists beyond the tree line… it’s 1973.

Steel Springs’ Peter Lawson is producing the project with executive producers Jose Agustin Valdes, Luisa Fernanda Espinosa, and Palmer. Steel Springs is fully financing and will commence production this August in Georgia.

Recording artist and actor and actor Common stars in Tate Taylor’s upcoming drama Ava with Jessica Chastain and the sci-fi feature Nine Lives also opposite Miller. Earlier this month, Common and Palmer also co-hosted the YouTube fundraiser Bear Witness, Take Action, dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators,...

A TV prequel to the 1970s-era film “Chinatown” is in development at Netflix, with David Fincher and Robert Towne, who wrote the original film, on board to write the pilot, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

The potential series will see Jake Gittes during his time as private investigator before the events of the film. Gittes was played by Jack Nicholson in the original movie.

Netflix declined to comment.

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The 1974 film was directed by Roman Polanski, and also starred Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez and John Hillerman. Towne won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. A sequel, “The Two Jakes,” was released in 1990 with Nicholson and Towne returning.

Fincher has extensive experience with Netflix. He directed the first two episodes of “House of Cards” and was an executive producer.

A prequel series to the classic film “Chinatown” is in early development at Netflix, Variety has confirmed with sources.

David Fincher and Robert Towne, the film’s writer, are attached to pen the script. It will reportedly focus on the exploits of a young Jake “J.J.” Gittes during his early days as a private investigator.

Netflix declined to comment.

The film was released in 1974 and starred Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Nicholson played Gittes, who is originally hired to expose an adulterer but becomes embroiled in a much larger plot. Roman Polanski directed with Robert Evans producing. The film became a box office and critical hit upon its release, racking up eleven Academy Award nominations. Towne ultimately took home the film’s lone Oscar statuette for best original screenplay. A sequel titled “The Two Jakes” was released in 1990 with Nicholson and Towne returning.

In addition to his Oscar win for “Chinatown,...

One of Netflix’s most popular series is set to return when “Mindhunters” comes back for its second season.

The crime thriller had its second season announced back in 2017, and since then had been lying dormant, until executive producer David Fincher, a veteran director of films such as “Zodiac,” “Se7en” and “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo,” appeared on Kcrw’s ‘The Treatment’ podcast and revealed the release date of the latest season.

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David Fincher has jumped on the Netflix bandwagon to direct his first feature film in five years.

The Oscar-nominated director, 56, has quite the successful resume, most notably his work on films like Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and The Social Network.

As Variety reported, Fincher’s latest film, titled Mank, is a biopic revolving around Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, and is based upon a script that Fincher’s late father Jack created before he died in 2003.

Gary Oldman is set to portray the titular role, Variety reported.

Sources told the outlet that while plot details remain vague,...

Join our newsletter to get more stories like this Mindhunter Season 2 wrapped up filming in December after Netflix previously had fans waiting for the series to premiere sometime in 2018. The second installation comes after the first season was released on Netflix in October 2017 to critical acclaim. The crime drama, which follows FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench’s efforts to establish FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, will return with eight episodes in the second season. When will Netflix release Mindhunter Season 2? In a recent interview with Inverse, Mindhunter creator Joe Penhall revealed that after filming Season 1, the post-production, spearheaded by executive producer David Fincher, took about six to […]

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