During the Marvel Studios' panel at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, Studio PresidentKevin Feigeannounced that the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 was coming to an end soon. On its heels, convention-goers were given exclusive info on the entire Phase 5 slate, which is reportedly now, along with all of Phase 4, encompassed inThe Multiverse Saga. One of the films announced was the fifth installment of theAvengersfranchise, titledAvengers: The Kang Dynasty, and with that Marvel disclosed the official release date....

The latest in theAlienfranchise, the upcoming television series,Alien: Earth, will finally be released this coming August.Alien: Earthis a prequel series set two years before the events ofAlien, and it follows a group of people, synthetics, and one hybrid who cross paths on Earth after a space vessel lands there. One ofAlien: Earth’s stars includesTimothy Olyphant, who has starred in two beloved television Westerns:DeadwoodandJustified. Believe it or not,Alien: Earthwill not be Olyphant’s first horror series....

There’s been a lot of movement on Warner Bros.' DC flickBirds of Preyover the last month or so. The superhero film, centering on the title team of Harley Quinn, Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya, will starMargot Robbiereprising her role as Quinn, with franchise newcomersJurnee Smollett-Bell,Mary Elizabeth WinsteadandRosie Perezplaying the other respective roles. We’ve known since August thatDC villain Black Maskwould be the film’s antagonist, but now we know thatEwan McGregorwill be taking on that part....

Prolific writer and producerDick Wolfis already known for his “ripped from the headlines” episodes in shows likeLaw & OrderandLaw & Order: SVU,but his new docuseries onNetflixkeeps the lens front and center on the frequently shocking but true stories that areactuallythe headlines.Homicide: New YorkandHomicide: Los Angelespremiered their five-episode series in March and July respectively, andeach episode gives viewers an in depth look at some of the grisliest crimesspanning decades, going all the way back to the 1980s....

Coming off a very strong showing at the 95th Academy Awards,All Quiet On the Western FrontdirectorEdward Bergerhas his next project at Netflix already on its way. The director, co-writer, and producer of the streaming service’s World War 1 and multi-Oscar-winning film are set to helm a series adaptation ofChristopher Reich’sSimon Riskebook series. The report of the new project comes fromDeadline, which also provides some insight into what the series' debut season will be about....

The people in hazmat suits handing out awards weren’t the weirdest thing to happen at this year’s Emmys. Okay, so yes, maybe the strangeness of the first-ever socially distanced telecast out-weirds some of the biggest surprises of the night, but there were still some nice “holy cow” moments sprinkled in withmany of the other presumed winners. If you didn’t watch the 2020 Emmys or watched but haven’t been paying attention enough to know what was expected and what wasn’t, below we’ve run down some of the night’s biggest surprises – from aSchitt’s Creeksweep to a truly stunningZendayawin....

Now that The Night King has been dispatched,Game of Thronesis turning its attention back to the prickly Iron Throne and whose caboose sits upon it. For thoseinvested in the loreof the show’s fantasy origins, this will come as something of a letdown. But the show is not done decimating the world’s mythology, as “The Last of the Starks” also rather quickly dispatched of another dragon as well as a direwolf. Like “The Long Night,” these choices call into question what, exactly, writers and showrunnersDan WeissandDavid Benioffsee as being the point ofGame of Thrones....

Richard Maddenis blowing up off ofBodyguard, so it only makes sense that his co-star,Keeley Hawes, would book a cool project herself, and now she has, as Collider has learned that the BAFTA-nominated actress has signed on to joinBen Wheatley’s gothic thrillerRebeccaalong withSam Riley(Free Fire), Emmy winnerAnn Dowd(The Handmaid’s Tale) andBen Crompton(Game of Thrones). Armie Hammer,Lily JamesandKristin Scott Thomasare set to star in the Netflix film, which is being produced by Working Title....

[Editor’s Note: With Euron having fetched Harry Strickland and The Golden Company for Cersei as her new fighting force, we’re bringing back our explainer on what, exactly, the company is all about.] It’s almost hard to remember now what can feel like a throwaway line in the midst of the explosiveGame of Thrones’ Season 7 finale, “The Dragon and The Wolf," but there was an important reference Cersei makes to Jaime about the Golden Company....

With the release date ofHalo Infinitequickly approaching, yet another crossover between the popular sci-fi franchise and Hasbro is on its way. Hasbro has announced that a brand new Nerf toy based on the Needler weapon from theHaloseries will be arriving in 2022. The Nerf LMTD Halo Needler is a strong recreation of the Covenant weapon that fans of theHalowill be familiar with. While the weapon will be firing off exploding needles, it will be able to fire 10 darts rapidly with a 10 dart drum....

According toCBR, a new ruler has taken the Iron Throne - and it isn’t a Targaryen! In honor of HBO’s fast-approachingGame of ThronesprequelHouse of the Dragon, premiering on August 21, Duolingo is offering the realm a newly-updated course on High Valyrian. Duo the Owl, the company’s famed mascot, looks right at home on the throne. Duo is even said to be making an appearance at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con forHouse of the Dragon’simmersive fan experience....

DirectorWes Andersonis known for his films that are rendered by eccentric cinematography, handsome but outlandish settings, compelling soundtracks, tragic comedy, and star-studded casts that play deeply flawed but relatable characters. Through the use of impressively detailed miniatures, symmetrical compositions, dull yet equally striking color palettes, and flat-space, snap-zooms, and slow-motion camera movements, Anderson crafts a uniquely eye-catching directing style to tell emotive stories about the muddled complexities of human nature. But if you are new to Wes Anderson, this unconventional way of movie-making may be a bit hard to follow....

If you’re looking beyond the iPhone 15 Pro, the smartphone world is packed with high-end alternatives that offer just as much power, style, and innovation—sometimes even more. Whether you’re focused on camera quality, AI features, software longevity, or just want something different from iOS, here are the best flagship alternatives you should be considering in 2025. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Why it’s a top alternative:Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra continues to dominate the Android landscape....