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Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1, Episode 6. Proceed accordingly.

If you thought Outlander: Blood of My Blood‘s Henry was distraught at the end of this week’s episode, just imagine how bad he’s going to feel when he wakes up and realizes what he’s done — and with whom he’s done it.

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A couple years ago, we heard that AMC was developing a third TV series based on the works of Anne Rice, adding to the franchise they’ve been building out of the Vampire Chronicles novels and the Mayfair Witch books written by Rice. Last year, the show – which is going by the title of Talamasca: The Secret Order – was officially ordered to series, with the plan being for episodes to start airing sometime in 2025. AMC recently announced an October 26th premiere date for the show, and with that date swiftly approaching, a full trailer has arrived online. You can watch it in the embed above.

This entry in the franchise...

La sociedad secreta que vigila brujas y vampiros llega a AMC+ este otoño y tendrá panel en la San Diego Comic-Con Málaga. © AMC+

AMC+ ha lanzado un nuevo tráiler de Talamasca, la nueva serie original del cada vez más exuberante y elaborado universo Universo Inmortal de Anne Rice. Hablamos, cómo no, del mundo de Crónicas vampíricas, Entrevista con el vampiro y Las brujas de Mayfair.

Esta nueva serie de seis episodios se centra en una sociedad secreta llamada Talamasca, compuesta por hombres y mujeres encargados de rastrear y contener a brujas, vampiros y otras criaturas dispersas por el mundo.

Te Puede Interesar La San Diego Comic-Con Málaga anuncia sus primeros...

"You live here now."

It had been all quiet on the Silent Hill front for a while, but long-awaited sequel, Return to Silent Hill, was recently given a theatrical release date of January 23, 2026, and the first teaser trailer has now been released online.

The first footage doesn't show very much, but we do see protagonist James Sunderland making his way into the cursed town of the title, where he runs into various terrifying enemies that should be all-too familiar to fans of the games, including Creepers, Lying Figures, and those twisted Nurses.

Then, right at the end, we catch a quick glimpse of Pyramid Head himself.

Pyramid Head, also known...

Nearly twenty years after director Christophe Gans first dragged us into the nightmare of Silent Hill, he’s back to unleash another chilling chapter inspired by the iconic video game series. A spooky new teaser trailer for Return to Silent Hill has been released, which you can check out above!

The film stars Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) as James, a man broken after being separated from his one true love. When a mysterious letter calls him back to Silent Hill in search of her, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. As James descends deeper into the darkness, he encounters terrifying figures both familiar and new and...

Steven Spielberg and Liam Neeson worked together on the 1993 classic "Schindler's List" (seen above). The film tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who hopes to keep his factories open even as the Nazi party comes to power in Germany. He pays off Nazi officials to employ Jewish workers, effectively shielding them from the Nazi death camps. It takes him some time to realize that he's doing something heroic. He soon begins over-employing his factories, pointedly saving as many Jewish people as possible. At the end of the war, he is said to have saved about 1,200 people.

Neeson's performance was sensitive and tragic, and it earned the actor his only Oscar nomination to date. It seemed logical that Neeson and Spielberg should want to work together again at some point, but it took many years for the appropriate project to manifest. In 2005, it was reported by Variety that the project had been found.

La sociedad secreta que vigila brujas y vampiros llega a AMC+ este otoño. © Netflix

Durante la Comic-Con de San Diego, AMC+ presentó el primer tráiler de Talamasca, la nueva serie original del cada vez más exuberante y elaborado universo Universo Inmortal de Anne Rice. Hablamos, cómo no, del mundo de Crónicas vampíricas, Entrevista con el vampiro y Las brujas de Mayfair.

Esta nueva serie se centra en una sociedad secreta llamada Talamasca, compuesta por hombres y mujeres encargados de rastrear y contener a brujas, vampiros y otras criaturas dispersas por el mundo.

Te Puede Interesar Crítica de ‘El Instituto’ (‘The Institute’): Esta serie será tu nueva obsesión con sello Stephen King.

El reparto está encabezado por Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey: Una nueva era), Nicholas Denton (Las amistades peligrosas), William Fichtner (Black Hawk derribado), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (Legends of Tomorrow), Celine Buckens (War Horse) y la participación especial de Jason Schwartzman...

A couple years ago, we heard that AMC was developing a third TV series based on the works of Anne Rice, adding to the franchise they’ve been building out of the Vampire Chronicles novels and the Mayfair Witch books written by Rice. Last year, the show – which is going by the title of Talamasca: The Secret Order – was officially ordered to series, with the plan being for episodes to start airing sometime in 2025. Now, AMC has announced an October 26th premiere date for the show and unveiled a teaser trailer, which can be viewed in the embed above.

This entry in the franchise that AMC is calling the Anne Rice Immortal Universe will follow a secretive society called the Talamasca that’s responsible for tracking and containing witches, vampires, werewolves and other creatures. Members of the Talamasca have already been introduced in the AMC shows Anne Rice’s Interview...

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"I have never seen a confluence of events impact the opening of a movie so swiftly." Those are the words of Chris Aronson speaking to The New York Times in 2015. He was serving as Fox's president of domestic distribution and the movie he was referring to was director Josh Trank's ill-fated, much-maligned "Fantastic Four." It exists as a textbook example of the phrase "box office bomb." It was nothing shy of a disaster.

At the time, Fox was still in control of both the "X-Men" and "Fantastic Four" franchises as we were still a couple of years away from Disney swooping in to buy 21st Century Fox in a landmark $71.3 billion deal. The studio had made a reasonably successful "Fantastic Four" movie in 2005, with a panned,...

Studiocanal today reveals an exclusive look at the first trailer for ‘I Swear,’ based on the remarkable true-life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner, John Davidson.

Diagnosed with Tourette’s at age 15, John Davidson faced and overcame many hardships from adolescence and early adulthood as a result of what was a little-known and entirely misunderstood condition in 1980s Britain.

Written and directed by BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Kirk Jones (Waking Ned, Nanny McPhee), the film stars Robert Aramayo (The Rings of Power, The King’s Man, Behind Her Eyes) as John Davidson.

Supporting cast includes three-time BAFTA nominee Maxine Peake (Words of War, The Theory of Everything, Say Nothing), BAFTA-winner Shirley Henderson (Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Trainspotting), and Cannes Best Actor Award winner & Golden Lion winner Peter Mullan (War Horse, The Magdalene Sisters). ok at the first trailer ‘I Swear,’ based on the remarkable true-life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner,...

Celebrated UK film stills photographer David Appleby has died aged 77 at his home in Somerset.

London-born Appleby enjoyed a lifelong collaboration with filmmaker Alan Parker, with whom he first worked on Bugsy Malone, Parker’s first major feature film. They went on to work together on Midnight Express, Mississippi Burning, The Commitments, Evita and The Life Of David Gale.

Parker died in 2020.

Applebyalso shot stills for Ridley Scott’s debut featureThe Duellists, as well as 1492: Conquest Of Paradise, Kingdom Of Heaven and Robin Hood.

He was born in Wandsworth, London, in 1947, and developed an early passion for cinema and photography.

Have you ever heard of a series being renewed before the first season even premiered? While it's not uncommon, it rarely happens unless that show is tied to a popular one. Outlanderis one of the most popular historical romance dramas, spanning seven seasons, with an eighth and final season on the way. Its success prompted Starz, in 2023, to order a prequel, Outlander: Blood of My Blood, in conjunction with the final season. With the show set to premiere on Aug. 8, 2025, the debut season will have 10 episodes, and fans already have high expectations. Although August is still weeks away, Starz already has an update for fans about the fate of Season 2.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Starz has ordered a sophomore season of the prequel of its long-running drama, which has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Outlander: Blood of My Blood, produced by Sony Pictures TV, began production for the second season on Monday,...

Let’s toast actor Tom Hiddleston for his incredible career, which has included big screen Marvel films and indie movies of high quality, like "The Life of Chuck." He has starred as the wily and witty adventures of his God of Mischief and Norse deity that he has played in no less than six Marvel Comic films, ranging from 2011’s “Thor” with Chris Hemsworth in the title role to 2019’s “Avengers: End Game.” The British actor initially started his career on the stage and is currently Tony-nominated for his lead role in a 2020 revival of Harold Pinter’s play “Betrayal.” In 2016, he was up for two Emmys as lead actor and as a producer of AMC’s limited series “The Night Manager.”

But Hiddleston also has a substantial list of films that don’t involve creating mayhem as Thor’s nemesis and adopted brother. Tour our photo gallery with a...

Since 1947, the Tony Awards have recognized an array of remarkable shows with the coveted title of Best Play. From timeless classics like Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman to modern-day masters such as Alan Bennett’s The History Boys and Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse. Through their captivating narratives and spellbinding performances, the plays remind us why the Tonys have a knack for recognizing the timeless magic that leaves audiences longing for an encore.

The most recent winner was Purpose, which won at the 2025 Tonys.

Scroll through the gallery to take a look back at all the Best Play winners.

Related: Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949...

At last year’s Tony Awards, Danya Taymor took Broadway’s biggest night by surprise with her victory for directing Best Musical winner The Outsiders. Only 18 Gold Derby users were predicting her to prevail, favoring instead Maria Friedman for Best Musical Revival winner Merrily We Roll Along and Michael Greif, a theater veteran looking for his first-ever Tony for musical Hell’s Kitchen.

Now on her second Tony nomination in as many years, Taymor looks to pull off another unexpected victory, this time for new play John Proctor Is the Villain. Even though Oh, Mary! helmer Sam Pinkleton is out front in Gold Derby’s odds, our users are not underestimating Taymor again, as she ranks second in the category with a contingent of backers. If she wins again this year, she would make Tony Awards history.

Watch our interview with Tony nominee Sadie Sink, ‘John Proctor is the Villain...

Featuring the talent of Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Andor’s Ben Mendelsohn, and British favorite Simon Pegg, who recently wrapped up the final installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Steven Spielberg’s dystopian sci-fi adventure Ready Player One is a movie many might've forgotten. However, despite falling to the back of some minds since its release seven years ago, it seems the Zak Penn-written cyberpunk thriller has found a streaming renaissance over recent weeks, officially finishing at #9 in the Max Top 10 as of May 26, 2025.

Boasting a "certified fresh" 71% from critics and an even stronger 77% from audiences on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Ready Player One was a hit with critics and viewers alike upon release, soldiifed by its CinemaScore of A-, matching previous Spielberg-led movies such as Catch Me if You Can and War Horse. In Collider's official review of the film back when it opened, Matt Goldberg wrote,...

May is absolutely brimming with great new movies streaming. This month brings sequels, star-studded adventure films, smart slashers and even Oscar-winning favorites to streamers like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock and Max, and we’ve gone ahead and put together a curated list of the best of the best. Below you’ll find a roundup of the best new streaming movies this month, from bona fide new releases like “Another Simple Favor” and the John Krasinski-fronted “Fountain of Youth” to new-to-streaming titles like “The Brutalist,” “Dog Man” and the critically acclaimed “Black Bag.”

So pop some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show.

“Another Simple Favor” Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in “Another Simple Favor” (Credit: Lorenzo Sisti)

Prime Video – May 1

Yes, there is a new sequel to the 2018 film “A Simple Favor” (see below) and yes, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are back for another round of murderous fun.

Cineverse Acquires U.S. Rights for Return to Silent Hill: " Cineverse (Nasdaq: Cnvs), a next-generation entertainment studio, has announced today the acquisition of U.S. rights for Return to Silent Hill, the newest installment in the film franchise based on the wildly popular horror video game series from Konami. The announcement was made today ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. The film’s extensive visual effects were recently completed and a date for a wide theatrical release will be announced soon.

Return to Silent Hill follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil. While James desperately searches for Mary he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to the town.

Cineverse has acquired the U.S. rights for Return to Silent Hill, the new installment in the film franchise based on the horror video game series from Konami. The announcement was made today ahead of the Cannes Film Festival.

Cineverse says that the film’s extensive visual effects were recently completed, and a date for a wide theatrical release will be announced soon.

Return to Silent Hill follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a man broken after his relationship with the love of his life, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), ends. When a mysterious letter from her calls him back to Silent Hill, he finds a once-recognizable town transformed by an unknown evil.

While James desperately searches for Mary, he encounters terrifying creatures and begins to unravel the mystery of what happened to the town. But as he descends deeper into the darkness, the secrets he uncovers lead to a horrifying truth, and...

The acclaimed indie drama Bound, starring Broadway star Ramin Karimloo, will come to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on May 16. Since its world premiere at Dances With Films, Bound has swept the festival circuit with 11 wins and 34 nominations. The directorial debut from Broadway actor Isaac Hirotsu Woofter (War Horse), the crime drama is a raw and visceral story inspired by true events that features the first live flying squirrel. The movie follows a young artist who, in an attempt to escape her drug-dealing stepfather, flees to NYC with only her pet flying squirrel. After successfully reinventing herself with the help of some "found family," she returns home to confront her dark past, in order to truly be free. Watch the trailer below. Bound will...

World War I remains one of the most devastating and complex conflicts in history, forever altering the political and social landscape of the 20th century, in many ways turning the page into the modern era. The war’s brutality, trench warfare, and widespread use of new military technology have been the subject of countless films, many of which strive for historical accuracy in depicting the realities faced by soldiers and civilians alike. From the harrowing conditions of the Western Front to the often-overlooked theaters of war in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, these films capture the horrors, strategies, and human stories that defined the Great War.

Filmmakers have long balanced historical fidelity with cinematic storytelling, but some productions manage to come through with a compelling mixture. Accurate depictions of uniforms, weaponry, and military tactics, combined with gripping narratives, provide an immersive experience that brings history to life. While some...

The Disney+ streaming service has acted as a stunning resource to revisit some of the forgotten classics of the company's past. Disney's live-action era, in its earlier days, is so often overlooked because the animation division far outperformed those real-world narratives. That period also saw so much growth for the company as it curated its identity and tone. That Walt Disney magic was really cemented in some of those older live-action pictures, with the company defining itself as one of the most innovative, forward-thinking and creative studios in Hollywood. Titles from the 1960s, like Swiss Family Robinson and Mary Poppins, still feed into Disney's identity today. But there was another movie that has not gained the same attention, despite its industry influence.

In 1963, The Walt Disney Company released Miracle of the White Stallions. The picture was overseen by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. Running at exactly...

War films make up a popular genre that many moviegoers flock to the cinema to see. Some of the most memorable and award-winning films fall into the war genre. At least one war movie usually makes an appearance at The Academy Awards. Dunkirk (2017), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), The Imitation Game (2014), War Horse (2011), and The Hurt Locker (2008) were all nominated for Best Picture, just to name a few.

Most of the time, war films are categorized in a few different ways. There are war movies based on real events and war movies that are fictional. There are war movies that take place during real wars and war movies about made-up wars. There are also plenty of movies based on specific branches of the military. That's where this list comes into play, as it will cover some of the best submarine war films ever made.

This Film Received Positive Reviews, But Historical Inaccuracies Held...

Like in most RPGs, players expect to find some romance along the way, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows is no exception. While you are out there sneaking, stabbing, and trying to save people, why not spice things up with a little love, or at least a flirty encounter?

There are no consequences for romantic encounters. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

Whether you are playing as Naoe or Yasuke, there are a handful of characters waiting for you to sweep them off their feet. So if you are looking to take a break from the assassinations, check out these romance options and see who you want to get cozy with during your journey through Japan.

All Characters You Can Romance in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Romancing in AC Shadows is more than just adding a little extra adventure to your journey, it’s about engaging with various characters in the game through side quests.

The 2025 Oscars took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood on a Sunday night on March 2, 2025, with Conan O’Brien as the host and Nick Offerman handling the announcer duties. The awards ceremony hosted many record-shattering wins and moments that fascinated audiences worldwide.

Wicked emerged as one of the notable competitors at the 97th Academy Awards, thanks to its blockbuster musical adaptation under the direction of Jon M. Chu, with Cynthia Erivo portraying Elphaba Thropp alongside Ariana Grande taking on Galinda Upland.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked | Credit: Universal Studios

Since its debut month of November 2024, Wicked grew into an absolute phenomenal pop culture fame and became a blockbuster hit. The film earned the Best Film designation from the American Film Institute and also entered the Oscars competition with 10 nominations.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s opening performance at the 2025 Oscars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande | Credit: ABC

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Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan are about to get in the ring...of power, that is. The acclaimed British actors are no strangers to fantasy and genre fare, given the former's time on Stranger Things and the latter's time appearing in, well, seemingly everything else, but neither have played in the acclaimed and beloved universe of author J. R. R. Tolkien — until now.

That's right, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has upped the star power ante in season three, tapping Bower and Marsan to join the cast for the series' next installment. The show is currently in pre-production in England, working out of a new home in Shepperton Studios. According to Prime Video, Bower will be a series regular, while Marsan will appear in a recurring capacity. Further details are currently being kept under lock and key, too precious for this world as it currently...

Middle-earth just gained two more inhabitants.

Jamie Campbell Bower and Eddie Marsan have joined the cast of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” for the Amazon Prime Video series’ upcoming third season.

Bower will be a series regular, while Marsan will appear in a recurring role. The season is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this spring at Shepperton Studios in the U.K.

Bower is perhaps best known for playing the villain Henry Creel/Vecna in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” He also played Mick Jagger in “Urban Myths: Mick & Margaret,” Christopher Marlow in “Will,” King Arthur in “Camelot,” the voice of Skiff in “Thomas & Friends” and 11-12 in the remake of “The Prisoner” alongside Sir Ian McKellen.

He made his film debut in Tim Burton’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” opposite Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter. He...

March is set to be a big month for Hulu, with a packed lineup of movies and shows heading to the streaming service. Things kick off on March 1 with a huge drop of over 50 films, including some major fan favorites.

Sci-fi lovers have plenty to look forward to as Hulu adds nearly the entire Alien franchise to its catalog. Viewers will be able to stream Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien: Resurrection, Alien vs. Predator, Alien: Covenant, and Prometheus. Prey and Alien: Romulus are already available, so this update brings the full saga together in one place.

For those more interested in award-winning dramas, March 1 also brings several critically acclaimed films, including American Hustle, Brooklyn, Jojo Rabbit, Good Will Hunting, The Social Network, and Sideways.

The Oscars will also be a major event on Hulu this month. The streaming service will air the live broadcast of the Academy Awards on March...

War Horse is a 2011 film, based on the 1982 by Michael Morpurgo of the same name, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film follows a horse named Joey as it travels over the bleak landscape of WWI Europe, first serving in the British Cavalry, then falling into the hands of the Germans, whilst everywhere Joey goes, he inspires resistance to war and kindness in man.

The film stars Peter Mullan, Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, David Thewlis and Emily Watson - to name just a few of its brilliant starring cast. The film was successful at the box office and received a great score on Rotten Tomatoes, which makes it a perfect film to watch as it comes to streaming next month. War Horse will start streaming on Hulu on March 1.

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Steven Spielberg might currently be making a sci-fi film, but a little over a decade and a half ago...

Director David Fincher's hit feature film adaptation of Fight Clubis headed to a new streaming home.

Per Hulu, 1999'sFight Club will make its debut as a part of the streaming platform's extensive film library beginning March 14. Fight Club is just one of several genre fan-favorites slated to arrive on Hulu the very same month, including 1994's True Lies, 2011's War Horse, and the entire Predator feature film franchise.

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The Gorge stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller discuss their attempts to have references to their past leading roles removed from the movie.

Based on critically acclaimed author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel of the same name, Fight Club was directed by Fincher from a screenplay by writer Jim Uhls. The film stars Edward Norton as the unnamed Narrator, a middle-aged man working a...

Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, the wife-and-husband producers who have 13 Oscar nominations and an Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award between them, will be honored at the Oscar Wilde Awards next month.

The 19th annual event is scheduled for Feb. 27, three days before the Academy Awards, at the historic Ebell theater in Los Angeles. Actors John C. Reilly and Éanna Hardwicke will be saluted as well.

Also new to the lineup is Will Ferrell, who will introduce Reilly and hand him his trophy. The pair, of course, have co-starred in such films as Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), Step Brothers (2008) and Holmes & Watson (2018).

Created by the US-Ireland Alliance, the Oscar Wilde Awards celebrate the work of those from Ireland — and some who are not — who contribute to film, television and music. (Kennedy, with eight Oscar noms, and Marshall, with five, are Californians born in Berkeley and Glendale, respectively.

The co-star of Leigh’s latest film, Hard Truths, on ​h​er bond with the director, portraying mental health issues and ​why she’s loving the awards circuit

Born in London, Michele Austin trained at Rose Bruford College before beginning a wide-ranging career on television, film and stage. She was Yvonne Hemmingway in The Bill for three years from 2003, and more recently starred opposite Ben Whishaw as straight-talking midwife Tracy in This Is Going to Hurt on BBC One. On stage, most recently Austin appeared in Jamie Lloyd’s production of Cyrano and in his revival of Lucy Prebble’s The Effect at the National Theatre. She has worked with director Mike Leigh five times, most notably in 1996’s Palme d’Or-winning Secrets and Lies, and has now been nominated for several awards for her role as Chantelle, the loving sister of Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s character Pansy in Leigh’s latest film,...

Although Steven Spielberg is often celebrated as the most significant filmmaker of his time, a previous generation would have given that some honor to the great John Ford. Ford has dozens of classic films on his resume, and Spielberg has certainly not been shy about citing him as a major inspiration; a young Spielberg was mentored by Ford when he first entered the industry, which he recreated directly during the final scenes of his semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans. Spielberg is known for making tremendous leaps forward with the special effects in his films, but Ford was also quite revolutionary in terms of his approach to visual storytelling. Spielberg cited the classic romantic drama The Quiet Man as a major inspiration for his World War I epic War Horse.

The career of director Steven Spielberg has practically defined modern blockbusters, but he’s also been able to craft more personal films as well. Let’s rank Spielberg’s entire filmography from worst to best in a new photo gallery of his 33 theatrical features.

Spielberg’s reputation as a master entertainer came with the release of “Jaws,” his 1975 shark attack thriller. Made when he was just 29 years old, the film set box office records and made the summer safe for blockbusters again. Such following films as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) cemented Spielberg’s ability to create spectacular amusements that brought audiences to their feet.

He later moved into serious filmmaking with “The Color Purple” (1985), which paved the way for his 1993 Holocaust drama “Schindler’s List” (1993). That film swept the Academy Awards, bringing Spielberg Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture.

The American Society of Cinematographers will honor Oscar-nominated producer and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy with its 2025 Board of Governors Award at the ASC’s Feb. 23 awards gala in Beverly Hills.

“Kathleen Kennedy’s extraordinary career has left an enduring mark on the world of cinema,” said ASC President Shelly Johnson. “Her keen eye for storytelling is unparalleled. She consistently brings forth projects that elevate and confirm her trust in the director and cinematographer relationship. Recognizing it as the backbone of great filmmaking, her movies consistently showcase this belief. Her dedication to visual excellence has made her a true trailblazer in the film industry.”

The ASC Board of Governors Award recognizes individuals in the industry whose body of work has made significant and indelible contributions to cinema. It is reserved for filmmakers who are champions for directors of photography and the visual art form.

Kennedy is an eight-time Oscar nominee and...

The third annual Dances With Films NY festival announced their wins on Dec. 11, celebrating new talent in the world of independent film.

The audience choice winners were Kristen Hansen’s “Sonny Boy” for best narrative feature and Mikaela Shwer’s “The Kids Are Not Alright” for best documentary feature.

This year, the newly established Midnight category spotlighted genre films. The winners in this section were Andrew Bell’s “Bleeding” for best midnight feature and Benedict Chiu’s “Boy Band” for best midnight short. Dances With Films also provides a platform for pilots and proof of concept projects, with the audience winner being Ruthie Marantz’s “Raging Doll.”

For the industry awards, Chris Beier’s “The Ego Death of Queen Cecilia” won in the “Over 40 Minutes” category while Matthew Perkins’ “Fortune” won in the “Under 40 Minutes” category.

Over the course of four days, the festival screened 146 films, including 92 short films, 22 narrative and midnight features,...

The Harry Potter series is quickly moving forward. With a confirmed filming start for the summer of 2025, the series has just received a magical update.

There were many things that made Harry Potter a success and one of the strongest points was its magically handpicked cast, but they are not the only thing the upcoming HBO reboot needs. Aside from providing a more faithful adaptation of the seven J.K. Rowling novels and improving the outdated visual effects, the location and costumes are also key factors. Per Deadline, the Harry Potter series checked another box by hiring an Academy Award-winning costume designer.

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Not even Ron's Auror job at the Ministry of Magic can help.

The outlet reports HBO confirmed they hired costume designer Holly Waddington for the upcoming series. Waddington recently received an Academy...

Whether it comes to movies or books, there will probably never be a franchise like Harry Potter. Even after all these years, it continues to be read, watched, and enjoyed by new and old fans across the world, proving that J.K. Rowling didn’t just write a story but created literal magic through her words.

Harry Potter | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

And now years after the movie series ended, a television series is in the works and already it has been gaining criticism for potentially casting a Black actor for the role of Severus Snape. While the series might land a Black Snape, it might score a win with its latest hiring.

HBO’s Harry Potter Series Might Have a Black Severus Snape Paapa Essiedu | Credit: Press / BBC One

Harry Potter is not just a franchise, rather it is a special part of the lives of millions of fans across the world.

The Harry Potter HBO series continues to shape up. The latest big-budget Harry Potter project has thousands of young actors looking to land the roles of Harry, Ron, and Hermione. 32,000, to be exact. The series’ production says it’s adhering to the “canonical” ages of specific characters. Still, others are likely to change, including the Dursleys, who will be younger in the show. Gardiner says the cast will experience a “bigger sandpit to play in” when her Harry Potter TV series begins.

Now, according to Deadline, the new adaptation has added the Academy Award-winning costume designer of Emma Stone’s Poor Things, Holly Waddington. Her work from that film would also earn her wins from the BAFTA and the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Prior to Poor Things, Waddington credits included the well-received Florence Pugh starrer Lady Macbeth back in 2016, for which she won a BIFA. Additionally, her credits as assistant...

Exclusive: HBO has made a key hire for its anticipated Harry Potter series in the shape of costume designer Holly Waddington, who recently won an Oscar for her work on Emma Stone starrer Poor Things.

The hire has been confirmed to us by HBO, marking the first confirmed creative to join the series since it was announced over the summer with Francesca Gardiner as showrunner and Mark Mylod aboard to direct multiple episodes.

Waddington’s star is sky high after Poor Things, which earned her wins from the Academy, BAFTA and the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Her striking costumes for the film went on to be showcased in exhibitions held in London and Athens. She has now landed one of the plumb costume jobs in TV.

Rising Brit Waddington has worked in costumes since 2007, though her most recent film prior to Poor Things was well-received Florence Pugh starrer Lady Macbeth...

Adam Siegel, currently Managing Director of Lincoln Center Theater, has been named the new Executive Director of New York’s Second Stage Theater, taking over from Interim Executive Director Lisa Lawer Post on April 1, 2025.

The announcement, made today by Second Stage’s Board of Trustees, puts Siegel in place to partner with Evan Cabnet, the recently announced Artistic Director of the nonprofit theater company who officially launches his first season of programming in Fall 2025.

Siegel joins the organization full-time April 1, 2025, following a month-long transition period.

“I am thrilled and honored to be joining Second Stage Theater,” said Siegel, “an organization whose mission, artistic integrity, and commitment to excellence and continued growth have made it one of the premiere theaters in the country. Plus, this opportunity to join forces with my good friend and colleague, Artistic Director Evan Cabnet – with whom I have worked for over 20 years, including the last eight...

Niels Arestrup, the French-Danish actor and muse to Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard who appeared in international features including Steven Spielberg’s War Horse and Julian Schnabel’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, has died. He was 75.

Arestrup’s wife, Isabelle Le Nouvel, confirmed his death to Agence France-Presse on Sunday, saying he died “at the end of a courageous fight against illness.”

Arestrup will forever be linked to Audiard and his performances in the filmmaker’s The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) — playing the criminal father to Romain Duris’ would-be concert pianist — and A Prophet (2009), in which he embodies a terrifying Corsican mob boss who runs his operation from within prison.

Arestrup won best supporting acting César awards, France’s equivalent of the Oscar, for both roles, and the performances solidified his image as an onscreen villain with a piercing blue gaze who is barely holding back the violence within.

BAFTA TV Award winner Chris Cottam is set to direct The Light Fantastic, a new ballroom dance comedy movie starring Jeremy Irvine, Rupert Everett, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Layton Williams. Cornerstone will launch worldwide sales for the film at the American Film Market (AFM) in Las Vegas.

Inspired by a true story, The Light Fantastic follows Jason (Irvine), a gay firefighter in his 30s who aspires to become a professional ballroom dancer. Set in Blackpool, the story chronicles his journey of self-discovery as he challenges ballroom traditions under the watchful eye of his traditional instructor Reynolds (Everett).

The film will feature choreography by famed mother-and-son dance duo Mark and Shirley Ballas. He’s a three-time Dancing with the Stars winner, she’s head judge on the British version of the show, Strictly Come Dancing. Debbie Gray (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) will produce for Genesius Pictures, with principle photographer set to begin in the U.

BAFTA TV award winner Chris Cottam (The Problem with People) has signed on to direct the ballroom dance comedy The Light Fantastic, which Cornerstone will launch at this year’s American Film Market.

The film, which is from a screenplay by Lee Warburton (Shameless), will star Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Femme) and Layton Williams (Bad Education).

The Light Fantastic is a Genesius Pictures production and is produced by BAFTA Award winner Debbie Gray. The film will go into production in early 2025 in the UK.

Inspired by a true story, The Light Fantastic follows Jason (Irvine), a thirty-something gay firefighter who dreams of becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Set in the vibrant heart of Blackpool, Jason battles the rigid traditions of the ballroom world under the close watch of his ultra-traditional instructor Reynolds (Everett), while embarking on a journey of self-discovery,...

Fans of action heist movies have been discovering an easily forgotten 2018 box office dud on Tubi: The Hurricane Heist. The combined disaster movie and action crime thriller has blown away the competition to take the top spot on the free streaming platform, but those choosing to check out the movie shouldnt expect too much from the box office and critical bomb.

Streaming has allowed many movies to discover a new audience years after their initial release, even those that would usually have dropped out of existence thanks to their dismal performance in cinemas, or terrible reviews. Viewers looking for something to pass the time at home dont seem to really care about such things when a movie is in front of them to watch for free, and that is probably why The Hurricane Heist has found renewed success despite Rotten Tomatoes audiences scoring it a lowly 28%.

The Hurricane Heist is directed by Rob Cohen,...

Benedict Cumberbatch has crafted for himself a stellar career with captivating performances across different genres, mediums, and franchises. Currently known best for his Marvel Cinematic Universe role of the mysterious Doctor Strange, the British actor is one of the few who have landed their talents in various franchises like The Lord of the Rings prequel film trilogy, The Hobbit.

Benedict Cumberbatch | Credit: Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Apart from his movie roles, that dabble with action, adventure, crime, and superheroes to Shakespeare and drama, Cumberbatch is famous for his remarkable portrayal of the brilliant fictitious detective, Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock. His success on both the big and small screen has garnered him widespread acclaim and fame.

But respect and recognition are not the only things The Imitation Game star has earned in his decades-long career, for his high-profile roles and diverse projects have led...

Tom Hiddleston is one of the most famous names in Hollywood right now. Best known for his role as Loki, he's arguably the biggest star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe who doesn't play a superhero. Hiddleston currently headlines the Disney+ series Loki, which is one of the best-received MCU projects since 2019's Endgame. He's also appeared in notable works such as Midnight in Paris, War Horse, Crimson Peak, and Kong: Skull Island.

Looking to switch things up, the actor struck a deal with Netflix to star in a new series called White Stork. But unfortunately for Hiddleston, the production has experienced numerous delays and seems to be stuck in limbo -- or possibly in developmental hell.

Tom Hiddleston Is Set to Play an Ambitious Politician

Described as a political thriller, White Stork follows an ambitious British politician named James Cooper, who's been selected to run for a seat in Parliament.

Animation oriented sales outfit Gebeka International has boarded Xilam Films’ upcoming family feature “Lucy Lost,” while France’s Le Pacte and Canal+ have picked up French domestic distribution and pay-tv rights.

Together the three new partners will help launch this seaside adventure tale, co-written and directed by animation vet Olivier Clert and adapted from “War Horse” author Michael Morpurgo’s 2014 novel “Listen to the Moon.” Production is now underway at Xilam’s animation studio in France, ahead of a March 2026 delivery date.

A longtime collaborator with Mark Osborne and Sergio Pablos, director Olivier Clert will make his feature debut with this project co-written with BAFTA-winner Helen Blakeman and produced by Xilam’s Marc du Pontavice and Lucie Bolze.

Set on the Isles of Scilly just off the Cornish coast, the film follows a young girl named Lucy raised by a clan of fishermen she knows not to be hers. However,...

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Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives is on Digital Platforms in the UK and Ireland on 30th September 2024 courtesy of Blue Finch Film Releasing.

When pregnant Maria starts readying her fiancé’s family estate for bed and breakfast guests, something isn’t right; the power seems to be on the blink and strange noises become all too common. Determined to find the truth, Maria soon begins to realise that darker secrets than she could imagine are lurking in this house, and her soon-to-be-family’s past.

A terrifying single-shot supernatural horror, Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives is directed by Thomas Sieben and stars Nilam Farooq, David Kross and Justus von Dohnányi.

Home Sweet Home: Where Evil Lives is on Digital Platforms in the UK and Ireland on 30th...

Everyone knows that Steven Spielberg's "1941" was a notorious box office flop. And everyone ... is wrong. Despite its reputation over the years, Spielberg's 1979 war comedy was not a box office failure. It just looked that way because, well, it was a Steven Spielberg movie. In '79, in the wake of the record-breaking box office juggernaut that was "Jaws" and its successful follow-up "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," Steven Spielberg seemed untouchable. It felt like the wunderkind director could not fail — that, like a cinematic King Midas, everything he touched would turn to gold.

"1941" changed that. While the film went on to become a modest box office success, taking in $94.9 million on a $35 million budget, it was not well received. Critics were mixed at best on the film. As Roger Ebert wrote, "The movie finally reduces itself to an assault on our eyes and ears, a nonstop series of climaxes,...