https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:01:33 GMT en-US hourly 60 Video rental companies Blockbuster and Redbox have posted hilarious reactions to Netflix’s surprising new plans to open brick-and-mortar stores. Beginning its own operations as a mail-order DVD rental service, Netflix would ultimately change the face of modern entertainment by helping to usher in the age of internet streaming services, resulting in the closure of countless physical video stores in the process. Most recently it has been reported that the streaming giant now intends to open a network of physical stores offering retail, dining, and live entertainment options connected to its brand.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:01:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/netflix-stores-plan-blockbuster-redbox-response/ Stephen King’s IT gets a retro-style reimagining of Pennywise in new art. Since its 1986 release, King’s novel It has gotten several adaptations. They include the 1990 television miniseries, which starred Tim Curry, and the movies directed by Andy Muschietti, which split the book into two parts that released in 2017 and 2019. Over the years, Pennywise has remained one of King's most iconic characters.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:32:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-it-retro-pennywise-art/ A new image from Godzilla Minus One shows the famous monster destroying a city with his gargantuan foot. Taking on the classic kaiju villain, Godzilla Minus One will focus its narrative on the appearance of the tittular monster in a post-World War II Japan. The movie is directed by Japanese filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki and is set for release on December 1.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:01:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/godzilla-minus-one-movie-destroyed-city-image/ Despite having plans for the future, director Justin Simien is offering a disappointing update on a potential Haunted Mansion 2. The horror-comedy marked the second movie adaptation of the iconic Disneyland ride, with the first being the Eddie Murphy-led 2003 critical flop. Despite having an ensemble cast featuring the likes of LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, Rosario Dawson, Danny DeVito and Jamie Lee Curtis, Haunted Mansion was met with poor reviews from critics and was a box office flop.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-2-update-director-response-disappointing/ Haunted Mansion director Justin Simien has expressed his disappointment in the competition his horror comedy had to contend with due to "Barbenheimer." Based on the Disney ride of the same name, the film stars LaKeith Stanfield as Ben, who helps a single mother enlist a group of ghost hunters to help investigate her new home. The movie was a box office failure, earning $115 million globally against an estimated $150 million budget.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:10 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-release-barbie-oppenheimer-competition-justin-simien/ Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Ballerina.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:30:38 GMT https://screenrant.com/ballerina-2023-movie-ending-explained/ Hollywood is an industry filled with talented families, both in front of and behind the camera. It's common in the film industry for famous stars to have famous parents. Maya Hawke has recently risen as a star as the daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. Film stars like Tom Hanks and Will Smith famously have sons working in the industry. In some cases, families have even been able to work together. For example, Kurt Russell will be starring in an upcoming Godzilla series for Apple TV+ alongside his son, Wyatt Russell.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:00:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/hollywood-families-best-filmography-ranked/ Introduced in the first Star Wars film, the Tusken Raiders of Tatooine remain mysterious to the present day, but their secrets are gradually being revealed. When George Lucas created the first Star Wars film, one thing that stood out was the depth of its world-building. The first act spent a great deal of time on Tatooine, described by Luke Skywalker as the planet farthest from the galaxy's bright center, and fleshed it out in remarkable depth. However, no Star Wars movie or TV show has shown a Tusken Raider's face, and many viewers still want to know what they look like behind their masks.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:00:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-star-wars-tusken-raiders-faces-under-masks/ What does The Witch quote “Wouldst thou like to live deliciously” mean? Director Robert Eggers wowed horror audiences and critics alike when his first feature film The Witch was released in 2015. Set in early 17th century New England, the folk horror follows a family of English settlers ousted from their Puritan colony over a religious dispute who take up residence on the edge of a foreboding forest to eke out a living on a meager, isolated farmstead. Almost immediately, the family is plagued by a series of ominous events.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/witch-movie-live-deliciously-black-phillip-quote/ Matthew Vaughn teases Harry Hart and Gary "Eggsy" Unwin needing each other one more time and what spurs this in Kingsman: The Blue Blood. This movie will be the culmination of Eggsy and Harry's arcs in Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle. In those first two Kinsgman movies, Eggsy grows from a rebellious punk kid full of anger into a man who has built a family and found a purpose.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:31:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/kingsman-3-blue-blood-matthew-vaughn-plot-details/ The Burial, starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, is a film that navigates the line between fact and fiction, showcasing the power of telling stories inspired by true events. Director Maggie Betts strategically took creative liberties to elevate specific themes, notably racial tension, which took a central role in the movie. Slightly deviating from the real case the film is inspired by, racial elements did indeed simmer beneath the surface. Betts, an African American director, was driven by her personal interest in exploring racial dynamics and found motivation in the New Yorker article, written by Johnathan Harr, the film is based on.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:10:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-burial-movie-willie-gary-true-story-biggest-changes/ Star Trek: Section 31 is still happening, and Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman credits Academy Award-winner Michelle Yeoh for making sure the project is "moving forward." Announced on April 18, 2023, Star Trek: Section 31 is the first Star Trek movie made for streaming on Paramount+. Production was reportedly to begin in fall 2023 but the combined WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes halted all Star Trek movie and TV production. Some fans worried that the delays could mean that Yeoh, who won the Best Actress Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once, would no longer be available to star in Section 31.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/michelle-yeoh-star-trek-section-31-moving-forward/ New Harry Potter art positions characters from the Wizarding World as if they were in The Office. Since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in 2001, Harry Potter has been one of the biggest film franchises of all time. Over the years, there have been countless artistic tributes, fan writing, and more dedicated to the world of Hogwarts, as well as Halloween costumes that still populate the autumn to this day.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-the-office-crossover-ai-art/ Filmmakers and showrunners are constantly seeking innovation when it comes to elevating their stories, and one way this is achieved is through one-take scenes or tracking shots. This technique challenges conventional storytelling methods and showcases impressive camerawork, acting, and direction. Tracking shots, with their seamless, unbroken sequences, are a testament to a production's precise planning and execution. They require exact coordination among actors and crew members, raising the stakes for everyone involved. When executed well, as seen in movies like Birdman, these one-take scenes not only throw the audience directly into the story but also push the boundaries of visual storytelling.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:40:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-most-memorable-one-take-scenes-in-movies-tv-shows/ Halloween director John Carpenter explains why Michael Myers can never really die, calling him an "all-purpose character." The legendary director helmed the original Halloween movie from 1978, which introduced audiences to the masked slasher named Michael Myers, though Carpenter didn't return to direct any of the countless sequels, remakes, or reboots. With 2022's Halloween Ends, David Gordon Green's trilogy came to a definitive, yet divisive conclusion by killing off Michael Myers.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:26:37 GMT https://screenrant.com/halloween-michael-myers-john-carpenter-death-future-opinion/ Killers of the Flower Moon has been widely praised by critics, but what exactly are the glowing reviews saying about Martin Scorsese’s latest historical epic? Based on David Grann’s nonfiction book of the same name, Killers of the Flower Moon revolves around a series of murders connected to a vast oil fortune in the Osage Nation. The film has earned a near-perfect approval rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating universal acclaim, putting it on par with the very best movies of Scorsese’s career. These positive reviews are hitting a lot of the same points about what Killers of the Flower Moon’s greatest strengths are.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:21:36 GMT https://screenrant.com/killers-flower-moon-reviews-rotten-tomatoes-takeaways/ Get Out has some of the darkest and most disturbing scenes in any horror movie. The film, directed and written by Jordan Peele, was released in 2017 and instantly met with critical acclaim. In fact, the movie is widely regarded as one of the best horror films in recent memory.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:10:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/get-out-most-disturbing-scary-scenes/ The overwhelming popularity of comic book movies about multiverses was bound to draw interest to A24's sleeper hit, and here's where to watch Everything Everywhere All at Once. Written and directed by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the film follows Evelyn Quan Wang as she tries to evade the IRS and save the multiverse by connecting with her doppelgangers from parallel universes. Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn with a combination of power and vulnerability that is reflective of her previous roles as an action star, and she revealed herself to be a powerhouse dramatic actor as well.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:01:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/where-to-watch-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has made several changes to Amber Heard's role in the upcoming DC film, and there are a few positives to take from Mera's reduced role. Heard's name has been in headlines in recent years due to the legal battle between her and ex-husband, Johnny Depp. Heard wrote an op-ed in The Washington Post in 2018 in which she indirectly accused Depp of domestic violence. Depp sued Heard for defamation, leading to a highly publicized trial in 2022. The court sided with Depp.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:51:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/aquaman-lost-kingdom-amber-heard-romance-cut-report-changes/ Frozen 3 is still years away, but Disney has teased some details about the sequel's story by way of the new Frozen: Forces of Nature podcast series. Two of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time, Frozen and its first feature-length sequel, Frozen II, captured the imagination of children everywhere with the magical Elsa and her adoring and kind sister Anna. In addition to the two features, there have been several shorts, tie-in stories, and even a Lego special that continued to expand the world of Frozen.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:40:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/frozen-3-story-details-teased-revealed/ Though audiences have eagerly enjoyed the movie, director Justin Simien shares his candid feelings on Haunted Mansion's negative reviews. Based on the Disneyland ride of the same name, the 2023 movie centered on a group of paranormal experts as they're hired by a single mom to help clear out the various ghosts inhabiting the New Orleans mansion her and her son just moved into. Featuring an ensemble cast led by LaKeith Stanfield and Owen Wilson, Haunted Mansion was a critical and commercial disappointment, falling short of its reported $157 million production budget.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:33:32 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-negative-reviews-director-response-candid/ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the fourth movie in the most recent reboot series of The Planet of the Apes franchise, is on the way in 2024. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will pick up several years after 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes. In the next Planet of the Apes movie the intelligent simian descendents of Caesar are continuing to navigate the struggles of becoming the dominate species on planet Earth. The humans meanwhile have descended into feral, animalistic beings, much like those seen in the 1968 original starring Charlton Heston which kicked off the original The Planet of the Apes franchise.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:31:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-release-date-cast-story-details/ Netflix’s acquisition of two Knives Out sequels came with a hefty price tag, but the streamer is playing the long game. The original Knives Out was a phenomenon upon its 2019 release. The film, from writer-director Rian Johnson, gave audiences the increasingly rare delight of a sharply-written, wholly original theatrical property. The film played a heavy part in revitalizing the murder-mystery genre and reached box office heights seldom seen with modern mid-budget films. In today’s risk-averse blockbuster landscape, the greenlighting of such a film is a minor miracle.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:31:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/knives-out-netflix-deal-future-explained/ Martin Scorsese sets The Wager as his next project, and it's set to reunite him once more with star Leonardo DiCaprio. After first working with DiCaprio on Gangs of New York, the actor has become a staple in the filmmaker's movies. The duo most recently worked together on Apple's Killers of the Flower Moon, which chronicles the murders of members of the Osage Nation during the 1920s after oil is discovered on their land.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:27:07 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-wager-movie-martin-scorsese-leonardo-dicaprio-star-confirmed/ While Transformers is arguably one of the most well-known franchises in Hollywood, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' underwhelming box office returns confirms the series hasn't learned the right lessons from the success of Bumblebee. Bumblebee grossed $468 million at the worldwide box office against a budget of $135 million (via Box Office Mojo), while Transformers: Rise of the Beasts grossed $439 million dollars against a $200 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). Even though the long-running franchise has received a plethora of criticism over its 16-year history, previous entries have proven to be big moneymakers, thus making Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' lackluster performance really stand out.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:21:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/transformers-bumblebee-more-action-wrong-lesson/ Every horror movie needs one entity that relentlessly torments the other characters, and in Deliver Us from Evil, that role goes to the Jungler. As the main antagonist, the Jungler was a demon who possessed Mick Santino, played by Sean Harris, in the 2014 supernatural horror film directed by Scott Derrickson. The movie revolved around New York Police Department Special Operations Sergeant Ralph Sarchie, played by Eric Bana, and a string of peculiar cases that seemed to point to demonic possession.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:11:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/deliver-us-from-evil-jungler-demon-explained/ Though the company EON Productions is best known for making the James Bond movies, they also produced eight movies that aren't part of that franchise. While most movie production companies focus on more than just one character or franchise, EON Productions made its name producing the James Bond films. The pseudonym James Bond and 007 has been taken on by eight James Bond actors since the character's 1958 big-screen debut in Dr. No. Ultimately, EON Productions created 25 of the 27 movies about the iconic spy.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:11:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/eon-productions-movies-not-james-bond/ A Lord of the Rings fan finds a hidden detail that debunks one of the strangest theories about the movies. Based on the beloved novels by J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy was released from 2001 to 2003. The first film, The Fellowship of the Ring, introduces the eponymous group consisting of nine members from different races who band together to destroy the One Ring. Though the Fellowship grows to become close companions, one of the strangest theories ever devised about the movies is that Frodo doesn't actually know Legolas' name.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:02:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/lord-of-the-rings-frodo-legolas-name-theory-debunked/ Blade Runner has managed to create an expansive world in just two films and the original novel upon which it was based, but the universe of Rick Deckard is actually much larger than what has appeared in theaters. The story of Blade Runner was based on a novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick. This earlier story contained many of the key points used in the Ridley Scott film, though there were some differences between the source material and the adaptation. The Blade Runner universe would be born from those differences.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:00:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/blade-runner-stories-not-movies-comics-tv-shows/ Disney turns 100 years old in 2023, and each decade since the studio's first movie is marked by a film that stood out among the rest. The House of Mouse is easily the most celebrated movie studio regarding children's animation, and it earned this reputation by reliably releasing memorable projects. Of course, over the years, the flavor of these films has changed significantly. What started as black-and-white short films have evolved into full-feature CGI masterpieces. Still, there is something unmistakable about a Disney film, regardless of the decade.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:50:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-disney-movies-of-past-100-years/ A new update for A Haunting in Venice's box office is here, and it could spell bad news regarding whether there will be more movies in the Hercule Poirot franchise. Director and star Kenneth Branagh returns as brilliant detective Poirot for A Haunting in Venice, the third movie in the franchise following Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile. The film is based on Agatha Christie's Hallowe'en Party, with Poirot attempting to solve multiple murders while attending a séance in Venice.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:46:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunting-in-venice-poor-box-office-agatha-christie-franchise-future/ Five Nights At Freddy's director Emma Tammi discusses the balance between capturing the game's atmosphere while creating fully fleshed-out arcs for the new protagonists. Five Nights At Freddy's follows Mike Schmidt, who, out of desperation, agrees to take the night shift guard duty of the abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. As he grapples with his own past traumas while raising his sister, he discovers horrifying secrets about his new job and the animatronics that make this establishment so infamous.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:41:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/five-nights-at-freddys-director-josh-hutcherson-comparison/ Some of the Avengers — Spider-Man, Captain America, and Iron Man — appear in a fun video that exemplifies the kind of Avengers Tower scenes that the Marvel Cinematic Universe should have brought to life. There have been four films for Earth's Mightiest Heroes so far, with the MCU's Avengers movies now on a break — Phases 4 and 5 not having one — until 2026's Avengers: The Kang Dynasty arrives to send Phase 6 into high gear. The absence of Avengers films has shown how the MCU feels empty without its heroes being connected and interacting with one another.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:40:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/spider-man-iron-man-captain-america-tiktok-video-avengers-tower/ Mike Flanagan's deal with Netflix ended with the miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher, based on Edgar Allan Poe's gothic short story of the same name. Deadline reported that Flanagan was poached by Amazon Studios at the end of 2022, meaning he'll be working on producing projects for Prime Video for the foreseeable future. There's already a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding that prospect, and his work for the platform will undoubtedly prove popular after his tenure with Netflix.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:40:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/mike-flanagan-upcoming-movies-tv-shows-release-dates/ Disney managed to bring back Robin Williams' Aladdin character Genie without the use of artificial intelligence. A powerful jinn who accompanies Aladdin throughout the film, Genie's constant humor and performance of "Friend Like Me" made him a standout and fan favorite in terms of Disney animation. Williams' stand-up experience was key to the character's success, and the actor earned significant praise for his role following the movie's release. Now, in the new short Once Upon a Studio, over 500 well-known animated figures can be seen coming to life, including Genie, but audiences may be questioning how Williams' voice was incorporated.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:31:57 GMT https://screenrant.com/genie-robin-williams-voice-disney-once-upon-studio/ The Batman was released in March 2022, ushering in a new era for The Dark Knight — here’s everything to know about The Batman - Part II, including updates on The Joker’s possible inclusion and the spin-off shows. Directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay by him and Peter Craig, The Batman joins Robert Pattinson's DC hero in his second year as Gotham City’s vigilante. The ending of The Batman definitely left scope for a sequel, and the overwhelmingly positive reception to this latest iteration of the Caped Crusader made The Batman 2 feel almost guaranteed.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:30:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-updates-news-story-cast/ Dumbledore's Deluminator proved useful to Ron's journey in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but the details surrounding this particular invention are still mysterious. The put-outer was introduced to audiences at the same time as Albus Dumbledore himself since he used it to snuff out the street lights in Privet Drive when he left Harry there in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Since it's easy enough for a wizard to use their wand to extinguish lights, it's strange that the old headmaster would feel the need to invent something to do it for him. However, Ron's discovering the Deluminator's secondary purpose could provide some answers.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:20:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-dumbledore-ron-deluminator-explained/ A powerful new replacement for the Infinity Stones could be introduced in the MCU Phase 5's upcoming The Marvels. As the sequel to 2019's Captain Marvel, Nia DaCosta's 2023 film is set to form a new team with Brie Larson's Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan, marking the first time a character introduced on Disney+ is making the move to the big screen. The superpowered trio will be banding together to take on Zawe Ashton's Dar-Benn, a Kree Accuser with a variety of formidable weapons at her disposal. One of these is a bangle that bears striking similarities to the one worn by Ms. Marvel.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:51:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-marvels-bangle-time-space-theory-explained/ The viral character Onyx the Fortuitous is getting his own wild adventure with Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls. Written, directed by and starring Andrew Bowser, the movie centers on the eponymous aspiring occultist as he gets the chance of a lifetime to meet his idol, Bartok the Great, only to learn of a darker motivation behind the invitation.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:45:46 GMT https://screenrant.com/onyx-fortuitous-talisman-souls-movie-andrew-bowser-olivia-taylor-dudley-interview/ Scenes from Fair Play are analyzed by real HR professionals, and they have some thoughts on Netflix's new hit movie. Directed by Chloe Domont, the Fair Play cast features Alden Ehrenreich as Luke and Phoebe Dynevor as Emily, a young couple navigating a surprise promotion at the cutthroat hedge fund they both work at. While Luke and Emily start the film as a happy couple, things quickly go south and devolve into a game of manipulation, secrets, and meltdowns as jealously and emotions boil over.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:40:43 GMT https://screenrant.com/fair-play-movie-netflix-review-hr-video/ With many decades having passed since the 1983 release of John Carpenter's Christine, it's safe to say that the movie's cast has done a lot since then. Carpenter's horror film was written by Bill Phillips, based on Stephen King's horror novel of the same name. It follows a teenage nerd named Arnie Cunningham, who becomes obsessed with his new car, the titular Christine. Like the author's other works, the story takes a dark turn, with Christine revealed to be one of Stephen King's many killer cars prevalent in his novels and short stories.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:40:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/christine-1983-cast-where-are-they-now/ Emma Tammi teases a deeper connection between the ghosts of Five Nights At Freddy's and the two protagonists, Mike and Abby Schmidt. In the movie, Mike is raising Abby on his own and takes a night security job at the abandoned Freddy Fazbear Pizza. As he discovers more about the place and the animatronics within it, Mike realizes he may have made a mistake when he took this job.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/five-nights-at-freddys-director-connection-heroes-animatronics/ When it was announced that the first Iron Man film would kickstart Marvel's MCU, it seemed like a bit of a strange choice. The character was largely seen as a second-tier Marvel property, far behind the likes of Spider-Man and the X-Men. Now, almost 15 years later, Iron Man is regarded as the film that put Marvel Studios on the map, with the 2008 film grossing $500 million at the global box office and making its star, Robert Downey Jr., a household name in the process. Today, Iron Man is considered one of the MCU's most valuable franchises and the film that set up its success.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:10:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/recasting-iron-man-mcu-reboot/ The Nun II has quietly crossed a major box office milestone over a month after its debut. Serving as a direct sequel to 2018's The Nun, the latest installment in the Conjuring Universe franchise features the return of Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) as she once again faces off against the demon nun known as Valak. The Nun II, which was directed by Michael Chaves, was released in theaters on September 8 and despite a lukewarm domestic opening, the sequel has stayed strong at the box office and become a commercial success.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:09:54 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-nun-2-movie-box-office-worldwide-update-milestone/ A fourth-grade math class in Miami, Florida was shown almost a half hour of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, prompting a response from parents and the school. The slasher film reimagines characters from A.A. Milne's original book series as bloodthirsty murderers seeking revenge on Christopher Robin. Unrated, the movie's dark tone and gory kill sequences are not suitable for young audiences.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:09:40 GMT https://screenrant.com/winnie-the-pooh-blood-honey-horror-movie-fourth-grade-class/ Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two is set to conclude the exciting team-up of DC and Roster Teeth characters that began when Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One was released in early 2023. The movie was co-directed by Dustin Matthews (RWBY franchise) and Yssa Badiola (Camp Camp) and written by Meghan Fitzmartin (Justice Society: World War II, Supernatural); Fitzmartin also co-wrote the first part of the duology. Returning cast members include Ozioma Akagha as Vixen, Jeannie Tirado as Green Lantern, and Tru Valentino as Cyborg. It’s unclear whether other actors or characters like Chandler Riggs’ teenage Superman will return.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:07:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/justice-league-rwby-part-two-superman-ruby-clip/ Despicable Me 4 is headed to theaters in 2024, and the next installment in Illumination's supervillain franchise could be one of Gru's wildest adventures yet. Beginning with Despicable Me (2010), the $3.7-billion franchise has grown to become one of the highest-grossing of all time. Sequels and even spin-off prequels are consistently pumped out in two to three-year intervals, ensuring the series remains popular. In between the Despicable Me movies, themed books, video games, and short films have also been released. The franchise continues to thrive, and Universal has confirmed that Despicable Me 4 will expand Gru's world even more.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/despicable-me-4-news-updates-release-date-story/ A young woman's getaway with her mom and her boyfriend becomes a harrowing fight for survival in Dangerous Waters. The action-thriller centers on Rose as she and her single mom Alma are invited by the latter's new beau Derek for a weekend trip on his boat in the ocean, only for vicious pirates to arrive and kill her mom and wound Derek, setting the boat ablaze and leaving he and Rose for dead, though in their efforts to survive, his motivations fall under question.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:48:08 GMT https://screenrant.com/dangerous-waters-movie-star-odeya-rush-interview/ A Top Gun based docuseries following real-life pilots-in-training is now in the works. The Top Gun franchise recently got its resurgence with the box office hit Top Gun: Maverick. Praised for its cinematography and aircraft-based stunt work, Top Gun: Maverick was met with widespread critical acclaim and went on to be nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, ultimately winning the Oscar for Best Sound.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:44:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/top-gun-docuseries-real-pilot-training/ While many Netflix shows have had poorly executed endings or have been discontinued before they reach their climax, some have pulled off the perfect conclusion. Netflix has gained a slight reputation for canceling their original projects too son, which can be frustrating for those invested in these shows. Although this has been a frequent problem, Netflix has managed to have several series that have concluded in the best possible fashion. When done right, Netflix can do their projects justice and end them on a high note.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:40:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/netflix-shows-perfect-ending/ An important piece of Star Wars history is the long-lost X-wing of Red Squadron Leader as seen in A New Hope, and now it's just been sold for $3,135,000. The miniature has been considered "long-lost" for years as one of the original four miniature models created for the infamous battle scene of the Rebel Alliance versus the Empire over the Death Star in A New Hope. This scene is not only known for its impact on the Star Wars franchise, but also on the way movies are made today, paving the way for the creations of miniatures in addition to bringing the iconic X-wing look to life. Now, it's been located after many years, and it's proven to be worth a fortune.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-missing-wing-auction-sale/ Star Trek: First Contact introduced the Borg Queen (Alice Krige) in the Star Trek: The Next Generation films, and she immediately took a liking to Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner), but his evil brother Lore may have been her true target. In First Contact, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-E must stop the Borg from time-traveling and assimilating Earth in the past. Upon arriving in 2063, the Borg invade the Enterprise and capture Data. The Borg Queen then reveals herself and begins trying to seduce the android Starfleet officer.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-borg-queen-first-contact-data-seduction-lore/ Marvel Studios' official X-Men team may have the perfect introduction after the suspected reboot of the MCU after Avengers: Secret Wars. Although Marvel Studios acquired the rights to mutant characters from Marvel Comics, including the X-Men, after Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019, the team still hasn't made it's MCU debut. Several mutant characters have made their way to the MCU, including Ms. Marvel's Kamala Khan, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's Namor, and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's Mr. Immortal, but there is still confusion surrounding how Marvel Studios will bring the X-Men into the MCU while retaining their rich backstories.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:20:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/xmen-mcu-reboot-perfect-solution/ Star Wars' lightsaber is the traditional weapon of the Jedi and the Sith, and there are seven different lightsaber forms in canon. When Luke Skywalker first saw his father's lightsaber, he was fascinated by it. "This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight," Obi-Wan Kenobi explained to him. "Not as clumsy or as random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time." This was just the beginning of Obi-Wan's lightsaber lessons as lightsaber combat is an art form; it is a symbol of Jedi traditions as well as a reflection of one's mastery of the Force that extends into Star Wars' various lightsaber types.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-lightsaber-combat-forms-jedi-explained/ Sick Girl is a new comedy from Lionsgate that will be released both in theaters and on digital platforms on October 20th. The film was written by and is the feature directorial debut of Jennifer Cram, who cut her teeth in the filmmaking industry in casting; Cram helped cast the Apple TV+ series Lesson in Chemistry, The Dark Knight, and Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny. The film stars Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries), Brandon Mychal Smith (Get Up On), Ray Mckinnon (Deadwood), and more.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/sick-girl-movie-nina-dobrev-clip/ Warning! This article contains spoilers for Loki season 2, episode 2

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/loki-kang-avengers-6-good-variant-theory/ Hollywood insiders explain the unusual release strategy for next year’s Horizon movies. Directed by and starring Kevin Costner, Horizon is an epic Western film that chronicles the settlement of the American West pre-and post-Civil War. Horizon: An American Saga and Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2, will both release in summer 2024, on June 28 and August 16, respectively.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:54:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/horizon-american-saga-kevin-costner-release-plan/ The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick has an idea for a prequel, which really doesn't need to happen. Tim Burton could scarcely have been a bigger name in the early '90s after the Batman films, so it when it came time for Disney to promote a stop-motion movie he wrote and produced, they labeled it Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Of course, this implied Burton also directed the movie, which is a misunderstanding that angered the actual helmer Henry Selick for many years, though in a recent 30th-anniversary interview with People, he states this no longer bothers him.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:50:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/nightmare-before-christmas-prequel-movie-idea-wrong/ Jason Blum breaks down why Five Nights At Freddy's was made with already-existing fans in mind and why Hollywood should approach adaptations with this mindset. Hollywood lives and breathes on adaptations, whether it be comic books, novels, video games, or even television series adapted into movies and vice versa. However, many of these movies, especially in the superhero genre, are made with the general audience in mind rather than the hardcore fans of the property. While this can make the movie more accessible to new fans, it can also alienate existing fans.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:43:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/five-nights-at-freddys-jason-blum-fans-first/ The end of Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle saw Sophie's curse broken, but this wasn't the end of her adventures with Howl. Animation legend Hayao Miyazaki based his 2004 movie on the book of the same name by writer Diana Wynne Jones, and though Howl's Moving Castle was a standalone film, the book was part of a trilogy. This means that Sophie and Howl's story extended further than the ending audiences saw on screen, with the books Castle in the Air and House of Many Ways detailing the couple's adventures after falling in love.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:40:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-happened-to-howl-sophie-after-howls-moving-castle/ After the three season show was a breakout hit for Hulu the tease that a Reservation Dogs movie could be on the cards has gained no shortage of attention. Running from 2021 to 2023, Reservation Dogs tell the story of the Rez Dogs, four Indiginous teenages in Oklahoma. After the death of Daniel, the fifth member of their group, the Rez Dogs resolved to commit however much crime they need to in order to fulfill a dream of heading to California.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:30:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/reservation-dogs-movie-confirmation-release-date-cast-story/ Disney is inviting audiences on a scarily fun ride as Haunted Mansion comes to home shelves. The movie acts as the second adaptation of the Disneyland ride of the same name, centering on a disillusioned astrophysicist as he's recruited alongside a group of paranormal experts to help a single mom and her son rid the eponymous house of the various ghosts residing inside.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:19:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-director-justin-simien-home-release-interview/ Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's bad reviews and mixed fan reception were reportedly a major shock to Marvel Studios. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's cast of characters included the introduction of Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite all the anticipation leading to the film's release, the response to the movie included negative reviews and mixed reception from fans, leading to Marvel Studios being shocked by the film's reception.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:19:09 GMT https://screenrant.com/ant-man-wasp-3-bad-reviews-mcu-shocked/ Kingsman: The Secret Service director Matthew Vaughn reveals how the action comedy spy movie mirrors Sean Connery's James Bond casting journey. Released in 2014, the first entry in the Kingsman franchise sees Taron Egerton starring as Eggsy, an unrefined London street kid who is transformed into a spy for the eponymous British intelligence agency. The movie is clearly inspired by the James Bond franchise, but is far more violent, over-the-top, and comedic.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:18:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/kingsman-movie-james-bond-sean-connery-matthew-vaughn/ A recent DC release has redeemed one villain who was severely misused in 2016's Suicide Squad. The DCEU film was released to an underwhelming reception due to the meddling of Warner Bros. in David Ayer's original production. As such, several of the characters in the film were either sidelined, misrepresented from their comic book counterparts, or simply underutilized within the film's story.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-dceu-suicide-squad-killer-croc-redeemed-riddler-unburied/ There are several ways to watch Killers of the Flower Moon depending on when and how viewers want to see Martin Scorsese's movie. The legendary director and proponent of the cinematic experience in theaters made headlines once it was announced that Killers of the Flower Moon was being made through Apple TV+. The streaming service stepped up to fund the $200 million epic at a time when traditional movie studios and competitor streamers did not want to finance Scorsese's follow-up to The Irishman. This has not stopped anticipation from being sky-high for the latest Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio movie.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/how-to-watch-killers-flower-moon/ Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and looking back at the company’s history in film and TV, it’s clear why it’s still a powerhouse in the world of entertainment. Although Disney is best known for its animated works both in film and TV, the Mouse House has done a lot more than family-friendly content. Disney has explored a variety of genres since its creation, and with the acquisition of other companies and brands, it has expanded even more with content for viewers of all ages and tastes.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:50:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/disney-1923-2023-retrospective-100-years/ Despite her compelling performance as the vengeful killer Sue Ann "Ma" Ellington, Octavia Spencer wasn't originally slated for the lead in the Ma movie, but she was cast for a surprising reason. The psychological thriller follows the lonely Sue Ann who befriends a group of teenagers by enticing them with alcohol and unsupervised parties at her house. Sue Ann's motive comes to be especially sinister, as the teens are children of her childhood bullies and, consequently, pawns to her overall plot for revenge.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:21:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/octavia-spencer-cast-sue-ann-ma-surprising-reason/ Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi masterpiece Interstellar imagines a dystopian future where humans are forced to leave planet Earth behind once it becomes completely inhospitable, but one dark fan theory actually suggests that there’s an even more disturbing reason for this crisis. The story uses its mass exodus of humanity to comment sharply on the future of the climate crisis, the way we’re interacting with the environment, and what this could mean for the future of our species. The story was incredibly ahead of its time, but this theory allows audiences to view the narrative in a totally different way.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:10:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/interstellar-blight-cause-theory-humans-future-they/ Spider-Man: No Way Home was originally set to introduce an exciting villain from the comics to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Sony blocked that due to an upcoming film. Spider-Man: No Way Home was a major multiversal event that united Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire's Spider-Men to fight villains from the past two Spider-Man film franchises. Spider-Man: No Way Home's villains included Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Electro, Sandman, and the Lizard, but Marvel Studios was not allowed to use the Spider-Man villain it had originally planned for the film.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:03:04 GMT https://screenrant.com/spider-man-no-way-home-kraven-sony-villain-block/ Two major Star Wars characters, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, failed as Master and Apprentice respectively. That said, it is worth noting that Anakin and Obi-Wan's failures are not negative aspects of the iconic Star Wars characters. In fact, it is the duo's failures and flaws that make them relatable characters, allowing them equally to become two of the franchise's most compelling protagonists - or antagonists in Anakin's case.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:01:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-obi-wan-anakin-master-apprentice-fail/ Bruce Banner and his notorious alter ego, Hulk, have created some of the most memorable quotes in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Dad-like sense of humor and scientific mind of Banner is a great foil to Hulk's ferocious nature and childlike mentality, resulting in some amazing lines over the years. Because of the legal issues holding the character back in the MCU, Hulk hasn't gotten a solo film since the start of the series, with 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Though Disney may have finally secured a Hulk movie to put the character in the spotlight, he's since held more of a supporting role throughout the universe's other franchise.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:01:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/20-best-hulk-quotes-mcu/ The 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi is being celebrated with the release of an all-new visual archive for the final film in George Lucas' original trilogy. Released in 1983, Return of the Jedi turned 40 years old in 2023 with Lucasfilm re-releasing the film in theaters for a limited time and providing a brand-new poster to celebrate the beloved conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy. However, Lucasfilm's celebration of Star Wars' Return of the Jedi is not stopping there.Related: 10 Things You Still Don't Know About Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi As revealed on Star Wars' official website from the publishing plan shown at NYCC 2023 concerning Lucasfilm's upcoming novels, comics, and books, a visual archive from Return of the Jedi is being released in March 2024. As announced by Lucasfilm, the book celebrates the visual language of the film with a collection of different writers and artists providing an insight into the film's visual style:

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:41:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-return-jedi-visual-archive/ The X-Men's upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe debut makes the return of a Marvel team that previously appeared in live-action far less likely. The famous Marvel mutants first came to the big screen in 2000's X-Men, with several X-Men movies set in different continuities — the one of the original team and the one established in 2011's X-Men: First Class — following. Now, the X-Men franchise developed by Fox ended with 2020's The New Mutants, with Disney buying the studio and the rights to the mutants returning to Marvel. Deadpool 3 will be the first movie with X-Men characters in the MCU.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:40:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/x-men-make-inhumans-mcu-return-unlikely/ The original Star Wars trilogy has been analyzed in every way imaginable, revealing several hidden details that are easy to miss on first viewing. While most viewers are enthralled by the iconic characters, groundbreaking special effects, and the sense of magic and adventure, some aspects of the movies may go unnoticed. These hidden details make the original Star Wars trilogy fun to rewatch, as each viewing gives audiences a greater appreciation for the artistry on display.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:39:03 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-original-trilogy-hidden-details/ Taylor Swift couldn't fit her entire three-and-a-half-hour concert into Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, so she had to sacrifice a few songs, and unfortunately, they were the wrong choices to leave out of the movie. After releasing four new albums since her last tour in 2018 and embarking on her rerecording journey, Swift had to do something big for her next tour. Instead of promoting her newest album Midnights, she created the Eras Tour, a celebration of her life's work.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-cut-songs-wrong/ Art thief experts have deconstructed the inaccuracies in one of the opening scenes in Black Panther, which shows Killmonger and Klaue carry out the MCU museum heist. The scene in question shows Killmonger correcting the museum's director, telling her that one of their pieces is from Wakanda and not Benin. After poisoning her, he and Klaue kill all security staff before making their getaway with the help of an insider in the museum. The scene is played out as swift and effective - but it is also wildly inaccurate.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:20:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/black-panther-museum-scene-accuracy-expert-response/ Star Wars has provided new insight into the strange origins of the galaxy's most dangerous Force predators. As seen during the early age known as the High Republic, the Jedi Order found itself in great danger thanks to the marauders known as the Nihil and their control over the powerful beasts known as the Nameless. However, it seems the Force predators are far older and more mysterious than ever imagined.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-nameless-origin-mysterious/ Avengers: Endgame brought an end to the first three phases of the MCU, bringing an end to a storyline that spanned across 23 movies, and a couple of TV shows, over a period of more than 10 years - dooming the franchise's ability to bring back its most iconic villain at the same time. Endgame was an epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, calling together earth's mightiest heroes in a pitched battle against the combined might of Thanos and his armies. It provided fans with multiple highlights, brought closure to a number of individual character arcs, and broke numerous records at the box office. In doing so, however, it also sabotaged any chance of Thanos being able to return to the MCU.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/mcu-avengers-endgame-thanos-return-ruin/ While he may be best known for his role in the romantic comedy film, Red, White, & Royal Blue, Taylor Zakhar Perez has had an expansive career that highlights his many talents. An adaptation of the Red, White & Royal Blue book, the film follows a secret love affair between the first son of the United States named Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), and Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), the heir to the British throne. While the film primarily serves as a sweet romance story, it also explores themes of discrimination in terms of how an LGBTQ+ relationship is frowned upon in domestic and international politics.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/taylor-zakhar-perez-red-white-royal-blue-actor-bio-facts/ It's no secret that Christopher Nolan has a carousel of favorite actors that he casts in all his films, and although this particular one wasn't present for 2023's Oppenheimer, it didn't seem like a big deal until now, when his retirement announcement means that this actor's final Nolan film has already happened, and is much worse. Christopher Nolan's latest epic Oppenheimer had a massive cast of stars from Cillian Murphy and Robert Downy Jr. to Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh. Really, it brought together a significant amount of actors that were both Nolan favorites and newbies, however this one actor's absence from the film is glaring.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:45:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/oppenheimer-movie-michael-caine-missing-retirement-worse/ Kingsman franchise director Matthew Vaughn has provided an update for The King’s Man 2, revealing early story details for a direct follow-up to his 2021 prequel. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Ralph Fiennes, The King’s Man served to explain the WWI-era origins of the Kingsman secret intelligence service first introduced in Vaughn’s 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service. While Vaughn’s prequel ended with the formation of the Kingsman agency and the conclusion of World War I, The King's Man's mid-credits scene featured Daniel Brühl’s villainous Erik Jan Hanussen introducing Russian revolutionary figure Vladimir Lenin to a young Adolf Hitler.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:16:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-kings-man-2-movie-story-details-director/ Director Shawn Levy likens Taylor Swift to director Steven Spielberg. Swift is making a huge cinematic splash this fall with the release of her concert documentary Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour which documents her recent blockbuster tour and is directed by Sam Wrench. Beyond that, Swift has appeared in a number of movies over the years and plans to direct her own soon after helming the short film for her song "All Too Well."

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 02:18:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/taylor-swift-directing-steven-spielberg-comparison-levy-response/ VFX artists fail to recognize practical robots in the overlooked Antonio Banderas sci-fi movie Automata. The film, directed by Gabe Ibáńez, premiered in 2014 and follows Jacq Vaucan (Banderas), an insurance agent working for the ROC who realizes that their technology is beginning to alter itself. At the time of its release, while Automata received particular praise for its visuals, the use of familiar genre elements became a source of criticism among audiences. In addition to Banderas, the movie stars Dylan McDermott, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Tim McInnerny, Melanie Griffith, and Robert Forster.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:23:46 GMT https://screenrant.com/automata-movie-practical-robots-vfx-artists-reaction/ There are many popular fan theories in the Star Wars universe, some far more outlandish than others. One Star Wars theory that still holds some weight among the fandom is whether the infamous Jar Jar Binks might be a Sith Lord masquerading as a complete and utter buffoon. Though it might seem far-fetched at first glance, there is amusing circumstantial evidence suggesting it might hold water.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-details-prove-darth-jar-jar-theory/ Frozen 2 is currently the highest-grossing animated film of all time, but several upcoming movies could dethrone it if they fare well at the box office. With the recent success of releases like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, it's clear there's plenty of interest in animation. For established franchises, the anticipation grows with each passing sequel — something that likely contributed to Frozen 2's massive showing.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:50:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/upcoming-animated-movies-box-office-beat-frozen-2/ Jordan Peele currently has two of his movies in the Netflix Top 10. Making his directorial debut with Get Out in 2017, Peele has become a major star in the horror genre. Following the success of Get Out, which earned him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, he went on to direct Us and Nope, both of which continue his trend of making social issue-based horror parables. He currently has a fourth movie in the works, but the title and details are yet to be revealed.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:35:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/jordan-peele-movies-get-out-us-netflix-viewership/ Over ten years ago, Disney acquired Lucasfilm - and here are the best Star Wars characters created since then. Disney purchased Lucasfilm on October 20, 2012, and on April 25, 2014, the studio announced that it was effectively rewriting the rules of continuity. The old Expanded Universe was officially being branded "Legends," with only George Lucas' movies and TV shows remaining as canon.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-disney-best-characters/ Taylor Swift has made some intriguing documentaries and concert films throughout her career, from smaller-scale films like Speak Now World Tour Live to Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The singer was born to be on stage and loves giving fans a closer look into her concerts with films like City of Lover Concert or The Eras Tour. Swift has allowed a handful of her concerts to be captured for the enjoyment of her fans, and she's also featured in a documentary revealing her life off the stage.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/taylor-swift-documentaries-concert-movies-ranked/ The previously demonic possession subgenre of horror might have been revitalized in the fall of 2023, but it was not by the high-profile sequel The Exorcist: Believer. The sequel to 1973's horror classic The Exorcist failed to even approach the heights of its predecessor, and has been universally panned by critics and fans alike. However, another demonic possession movie released around the same time pushed the boundaries of horror much like how The Exorcist did way back in the 1970s.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:10:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-demonic-possession-movie-2023-revitalizes-genre/ Three of Tim Burton's animated movies across nearly 20 years have one disturbing detail in common, but it makes sense from a story standpoint. The filmmaker has directed 19 movies, but he's had a heavy hand in producing several other noteworthy titles. More recently, Burton directed several episodes for Netflix's Wednesday before re-teaming with the show's lead star, Jenna Ortega, for Beetlejuice 2, which is set to release in 2024. Interestingly, Burton has been synonymous with projects that lean into horror, embracing the macabre and peculiar elements in storytelling.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/tim-burton-animated-movies-dead-dog-repeat/ Star Wars is officially releasing a limited edition of Stellan Gios' beautiful crossguard lightsaber, named "Excalibur" by fans, a beautiful weapon Kylo Ren could only dream of. There are many different types of lightsaber in Star Wars canon, and Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber is surely one of the most striking. The unusual design is actually integral to its design, because Kylo Ren cracked the kyber crystal contained within it when he "bled" it, turning it red. That means the quillons serve an essential function, channeling excess heat to the sides.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:37:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-high-republic-stellan-gios-crossguard-lightsaber/ There is no worse cinematic experience than watching a truly mid-movie, not great, but also not terrible. Watching a bad movie at least delivers some sensation and emotional response that makes the film stand out and be memorable in places. Likewise, a great movie speaks for itself and manages to create something that connects with the viewer, tells a coherent story, and is genuinely enjoyable or engaging to watch. But when a movie is average, the plot seems to disappear and all memory of it starts to fade as soon as the scene changes.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:20:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/mediocre-painfully-average-movies/ Murder Mystery 3 will turn Netflix's Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston led Murder Mystery franchise into a trilogy. The Murder Mystery movies follow police officer Nick Spitz (Sandler) and his wife, hairstylist Audrey Spitz (Aniston). As the name implies, Murder Mystery is firmly set in the mystery genre but with the additional flavor of Sandler’s wild comedy. It’s a familiar pairing of leads as well. Sandler and Aniston acted together in Just Go With It (2011) and their chemistry is the better part of these movies, which are riffs on the mystery genre as a whole.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/murder-mystery-3-cast-plot-updates/ George Lucas created his own version of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, one that would have been very different to Disney's. In May 2011, Disney CEO Bob Iger approached George Lucas to discuss the idea of acquiring Lucasfilm. Unfortunately, as Iger recalled, Lucas overestimated the value of his company. He wanted what he called the Pixar Deal, meaning a similar sum, but he didn't have any films in development or a production pipeline. It seems likely this was when Lucas seriously began working on scripts for his own Star Wars sequel trilogy, presumably feeling they would be a valuable part of the deal.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-wars-george-lucas-disney-sequel-trilogy-comparison/ The ending of a movie is intended to leave the viewer with a lasting impression, but sometimes that feeling haunts long after the credits roll. These are the moments when filmmakers wield their storytelling genius to create a profound, and sometimes disturbing, impact. Such endings can redirect the entire movie experience, revealing the darker aspects of human nature, unexpected twists, or morally ambiguous choices. These moments linger, sparking reflection and sometimes provoking questions about different beliefs and values. Unsettling conclusions, however, can serve as thought-provoking reminders of the power of cinema.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-unsettling-movie-endings-ranked/ Young Guns is known for boasting a roster of renowned actors like Kiefer Sutherland, Emilio Estevez, and Charlie Sheen, but not many know about its surprising Tom Cruise cameo. Based on American outlaw Billy the Kid's adventures during the Lincoln County War, Young Guns unfolds in New Mexico, where a group of young gunmen get embroiled in a game of cat-and-mouse. Upon release, although Young Guns primarily received mixed reviews from viewers and critics, it performed fairly well at the box office by raking in $56 million against a budget of $11 million.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:50:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/tom-cruise-young-guns-cameo-explained/ Medical scenes are common in movies, but experts often criticize them for their accuracy and realism. While some movie scenes accurately present real-life medical situations, others fail to accurately execute the proper scientific steps used when saving a life. From emergency surgery to CPR being performed incorrectly, there are a lot of medical scenes that are simply there for drama effect. Of course, it's unrealistic to expect movies to get every little medical detail right, but some movies have taken their creative freedom too far.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/movie-scenes-medical-not-accurate-realistic-experts/ The Possession centers its plot around a mysterious object called the dybbuk box and even claims that its story is based on a true story, making it hard not to be curious if the box is real. Many horror movies come with the "based on a true story" motif, but the real-world connotations of their narrative are not as simple as they usually seem. The true story behind The Possession's dybbuk box is perhaps the perfect example of this.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:21:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-possession-movie-dybukk-box-explained/ James Cameron's characters often walk the line between power and vulnerability, which can be a tricky act for an actor to pull off. Being such a high-profile and daringly original director, though, he's managed to snag endless phenomenal actors to expertly maneuver these roles in his films. While his drama-packed scripts are one reason many actors excel in his films, Cameron's hand as a director in helping the actors shape their performances is a key part of why actors seem to shine in his films.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 20:11:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/james-cameron-movies-best-performances-ranked/