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If you look at any list claiming to rank the best horror movies of all time, there’s a good chance that you’ll see directorStanley Kubrick’s 1980 classicThe Shiningeither at or near the top of that list 37 years after it hit theaters. The film is still considered a horror classic to this day, with Warner Bros. even developing aShining prequelentitledThe Overlook Hotel, which hasMark Romanek(One Hour Photo) attached to direct from a script byGlen Mazzara(The Walking Dead)....

Star WarsCelebration kicks off in just 24 hours, and for some, the anticipation of newStar Wars: The Force Awakensfootage and photos is too much to take. Very soon, we will have a new trailer, poster and a look at the original cast’s return. But in the meantime, we may have a pretty coolSPOILER(read no further if you want to avoid) for those who are so inclined.Making Star Warsclaims to know every single character that has shot a scene for the new movie....

Star Wars: The Force Awakenshas become a box office blockbuster and a cultural phenomenon ever since its release on December 18. The long-awaited sci-fi adventure has earned a record-shattering $930.7 million domestically and $2.05 billion worldwide, with the follow-upStar Wars: Episode VIIIcurrently in production at Pinewood Studios in the U.K.Star Wars: The Force AwakensturnedJohn Boyegainto a household name, and thankfully, he’s using his new fame for good, with the actor recently paying a visit to some sick children in London over the weekend....

Acclaimed horror iconStephen Kingquestions the sense of fun (or lack thereof) in the recent action outingThe Fall Guy.Despiteunderperforming at the box office,The Fall Guyhas fared well with critics and audiences, who mostly seem to agree on one thing:The Fall Guyis really, really fun. Loosely based on the 1980s ABC series of the same name, which starred Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, and Heather Thomas as a trio of Hollywood stunt performers,The Fall Guystars Ryan Gosling as a down-and-out stuntman who must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film....

It’s not clear if Paramount Pictures will actually make Quentin Tarantino’s proposed, R-ratedStar Trekmovie, which has been described asPulp Fictionin space. However, Karl Urban, who plays Bones in the current iteration of the franchise, believes the studio would be crazy not to let Tarantino do this. Though, it may not ultimately be up to Paramount. Karl Urbanstarred in the 2009Star Trekreboot directed by J.J. Abrams, as well as the sequels,Into DarknessandBeyond....

This article contains spoilers for the opening episodes of The Acolyte. The Acolyteis bringing the High Republic era of theStar Warsfranchise to live-action for the first time, and the opening episodes released on Disney+ have brought something familiar and a shocking death to kick off the latest addition to the franchise. Set100 years before the eventsof The Phantom Menace, the series is delivering a new story, in a new time period that has previously been untapped in the on-screen side of the franchise, but that doesn’t mean series creatorLeslye Headlandhas not incorporated something familiar for fans....

Much like the glacier explored inThe Eight Mountains, the movie holds onto a lifetime of memories, mythologizing each moment as it happens. Written and directed by the husband and wife duo of Felix van Groeningen (Beautiful Boy) and Charlotte Vandermeersch, there is a palpable sense of the love channeled into this project which began after a troubled period of their relationship. With the first draft of the screenplay being completed in the spring of 2020, it’s no surprise that they were drawn to such an expansive and nature-based story after being cooped up at home....

On paper, Netflix’s recent breakout hit miniseriesThe Queen’s Gambitdoesn’t sound very exciting: Tracing the journey of chess prodigy Beth Harmon on the path to becoming a world champion with one chess match after another. Yet, the way Anya Taylor-Joy portrays Beth, and the way the matches are filmed make for as exciting viewing as watching an epic battle with swords and shields. In an interview with IndieWire,Anya Taylor-Joyrevealed that the initial plan had been for her to memorize each move for each game ahead of filming....

The universe ofThe Walking Deadis set to expand once more with the highly anticipated second season ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Scott M. Gimple, the executive producer and chief content officer of the Walking Dead Universe, has been tight-lipped about the release date of the new season, much to the anticipation of fans. In a recent interview withComicBook, Gimple expressed his excitement about the upcoming episodes, which are currently in development under the watchful eyes of showrunner David Zabel and executive producers Reedus and McBride....

TheVenomfranchise has become a fan favorite, bringing a dark wit to a beloved villain and packing it with superhero-sized action sequences. However,Tom Hardy’sknack for darkcomedywas honed much before he was encased inside the snarky and violent symbiote. In fact, one of his best performances of all time comes from a gritty, crime-fueled, dark comedy based on the life of a real-life hell-raiser. 2008’sBronsonmay not scratch that same itch asVenom, with a much morebleak and violentapproach to its humor, but it certainly showcases Hardy’s profound talent....

Have we seen the last ofArrested Development? Netflix and creator Mitch Hurwitz have yet to weigh in on a possible season 6, but Tony Hale seems open to the idea. Hale plays Buster, one of the members of the Bluth family that we’ve been following for more than a decade and a half now. I recently had the chance to speak with Tony Hale in honor ofToy Story 4, which is now available on home video....

Shazamis a movie that has been kicking around for about as long as Warner Bros.' DC Extended Universe has been a thing. But with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who has been cast as the villainBlack Adam, getting serious and sounding like he will be making his debut soon,Shazamcan’t be far behind. Dwayne Johnson recently suggested an actor for the title role inShazam, and that actor is Armie Hammer. If that comes to pass, we now have an idea what he could look like as the DC Comics hero....

Who doesn’t love the original 1984A Nightmare on Elm Streetdirected by Wes Craven? Even the most jaded horror fan recognizes its brilliance, and most stayed far away from the 2010 remake. This includes original Nancy,Heather Langenkamp. Like many of us, she has her reasons for refusing to watch the reboot, which is now 7 years old. Though her reasons are a bit more personal. 2010’s A Nightmare on Elm Street, which hails from Platinum Dunes, did a lot to ruin the franchise....