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The entertainment industry has conditioned viewers to expect a classic narrative where good always wins over evil. Heroes overcoming impossible odds and eventually defeating the villain is a hallmark of so many blockbuster and beloved shows. But just as life itself rarely ever follows such simple binaries, the realm of entertainment, particularlyanime, has constantly subverted these tropes and delivered stories where the “bad guys” win. Watching a hero win is definitely satisfying....

Music has been used as a comedic device in the world of cinema for almost as long as the movie medium has been in existence. Whether entertaining audiences through witty wordplay and catchy melodies or encouraging them to get out of their seats and participate in choreographed dance routines, movies have long been using music to inject humor into their narratives. Examples range from the classic song-and-dance numbers in iconic movies likeMary Poppinsto more recent comedies such asTenacious D in The Pick of DestinyandTeam America: World Police, which hilariously strive to push the boundaries of good taste....

Some of the best fictional families feature a baby who rounds out the main cast; Maggie inThe Simpsons, Michelle inFull House, and plenty more. Though they may be young and sometimes, even completely mute, these babies not only add a cute factor but also make for some hysterical storylines and unique plot points that only they can inspire. Sometimes, filmmakers will decide to play with audience expectations and put the baby center stage, making him or her a member of the main cast....

“You say you’re an asshole? Well, what are you doing about it?” Dad Dan (Adrien Brody) asks Ralphie (Jesse Eisenberg) in a tense scene from Lionsgate’s new filmManodrome. Brody has worked alongside some of the finest directors and actors, with an Oscar trophy of his own under his belt. More recently, the Academy Award winner (forThe Pianist) has taken on a variety of quirky and dark roles, withManodromeeasily making this list....

In 2019, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez teamed up with James Cameron to presentAlita: Battle Angel, a cyberpunk adaptation of the 1990 manga classicBattle Angel Alita. The movie underperformed at the box office but quickly gained a cult classic status online, with fans clamoring for a sequel. In an interview with Forbes, Rodriguez hinted that the franchise might find new life on a streaming platform, and is optimistic thatAlita: Battle Angel 2may happen on #Disney+....

Yesterday, we showed you theBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicetoys thatLegoand Funko Pop will be bringing toComic-Conthis year. Today,USA Todayhas revealed the toys and action figures that Mattel is bringing to San Diego next week. There will be eight separate toy sets that will be available for purchase, and you can take an early look at all of them before you head to SDCC. Mattel is selling a two-pack featuringBatman(Ben Affleck) andSuperman(Henry Cavill) 6-inch figures, which retails for $30....

With key roles in two major franchises, actressKatee Sackhoffis arguably the current queen of sci-fi. The Portland, Oregon native made a splash in 2003 with her role as Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on SyFy’s reboot ofBattlestar Galactica,making her an overnight star. With an iconic hit series already on her resume, Sackhoff would later find additional success on both the big screen and television, although her biggest role was yet to come....

There is a lot of charm you get from using puppets in movies. So said VFX artist Goran Backman in an interview withCinemablendafter confirming that, in most shots ofThe Mandalorian, the worldwide worshipped character Grogu was not inserted with CGI into the series, but rather was included in scenes as an animatronic puppet. One of the reasons behind this decision was series creator Jon Favreau’s fondness for the legacy of the iconic George Lucas, who hadused a puppet Yodain the originalStar Warsfilms....

After months of speculation, Marvel has finally chosen its directors forCaptain Marvel, bringing in a pair of indie filmmakers who weren’t mentioned as front runners in the past.Anna BodenandRyan Fleck, who most recently directed the A24 dramatic comedyMississippi GrindstarringRyan ReynoldsandBen Mendelsohn, have signed on to take the helm of this superhero adventure, which hasBrie Larsonset to star as the title character. While this news has yet to be confirmed by Marvel Studios itself, the studio reportedly took its time in finding the right director, while also making sure that the script was in great shape....

With just a few weeks left until the Arrowverse crossoverCrisis on Earth-X, The CW has released the first brief trailer and a plot synopsis for this epic two-night event. The footage doesn’t reveal too much, but thisCrisis on Earth-Xtrailer shows some of your favorite CW heroes together, like Arrow (Stephen Amell), Flash (Grant Gustin), Supergirl (Melissa Benoist), White Canary (Caity Lotz), and Alex Danvers (Chyler Leigh), although with a few quick action shots....

How many times have you already watched theDeadpooltrailer that debuted last night onConan? Well, you surely missed some aspects of this epic,blood-soaked footage. There are plenty of little Easter eggs and not so obvious nods to theMarvel comic booksupon which it is based. Director Tim Miller, who makes his directorial debut with this anticipatedX-Men spinoff, joinedEmpiremagazine for a comprehensive breakdown of every main shot, and the meaning behind it. First and foremost, he seems to understand that fans weren’t happy the first time the Merc with the Mouth made it to the big screen....

Disney has lined up its latest live-action remake in the form ofSnow White. We first got wind that the Mouse House was looking to make a new version of their animated classic for modern audiences back in 2016, but we haven’t heard much about the project since. We now, however, have word that the studio has set sights on director Marc Webb for the gig, which signals that the project is actually gaining some momentum....

Some old Marvel friends, and possibly enemies, will be making a comeback inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. This, according to writer Derek Kolstad, who is the lead writer of the upcoming Disney+ series. Kolstad has explained that some old characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe will be returning in the show, albeit in unexpected ways. Derek Kolstad, best known as the writer behind theJohn Wickfranchise, was recently a guest on theScript Apart Podcast....