Avatar: The Way of Water Global IMAX Box Office Tops $152 Million

Avatar: The Way of Waterjust reached $152.2 million at the global IMAX box office, makingJames Cameron’s long-awaited sequel the fourth-biggest IMAX release of all time. The film now only follows behind its 2009 blockbuster predecessorAvataras well as 2019’s smash hitAvengers: Endgameand 2015’sStar Warsbox office supernovaThe Force Awakens, respectively. In its third weekend since the premiere, Disney and Lightstorm’sThe Way of Waterearned an additional $28.6 million in IMAX global box office. The 4% increase over the last weekend made it the 2nd most profitable increase in box office revenue for the 3rd weekend of an IMAX release....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Shelby Watts

Avengers Infinity War: Wakanda Setting Plays into the Plot

Since only EW was invited to the set of Disney/Marvel’sAvengers: Infinity War–and no one else was, nope, definitely not–we’ll have to rely on their insight and intellect when it comes to piecing together the mysteries of the superhero movie. We’ll do our best to connect the dots. As part of the rambling write-up fromEW, we’ve learned a bit about the setting of Wakanda–recently revealed in the smash-hitBlack Panther–and what role it will play in the events ofInfinity War....

July 22, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Alejandro Farley

Best Moments of Realization in Movies, From Ghosts to Brotherly Betrayal

Cinema has the ability to create great moments of realization. The audio and visual qualities of the medium allow it to align the viewers' perspective with that of a particular character or characters as they unravel a mystery or discover a shocking plot twist. Here are some of the greatest moments of realization in film. RELATED:How ‘Seven’s Use of Color Foreshadows Its Ending Chinatown (1974) “She’s my sister and my daughter!...

July 22, 2025 · 10 min · 1967 words · Matthew Kerr

Black Adam Director Thinks Film Will Disrupt How Superhero Movies Are Made

Watch your back,James Cameron.Black AdamdirectorJaume Collet-Serrahas crafted state-of-the-art technology of his own for the upcoming DC Extended Universe film. In an interview withTotal Film, Collet-Serra said that his goal withBlack Adamwas to be “new and unique.” StarringDwayne Johnsonas the antihero,Black Adamdelves into the mythology of the DCEU, and will also introduce the Justice Society of America to the big screen. Johnson was featured as the cover star on the latest issue of Total Film, whichhe tweeted with the message, “Inside these pages, I share my 10-year journey of bringing the Khandaq disruptor to the big screen....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Latoya Moore

Black-ish Star Deon Cole to Lead Average Joe For BET+

Deon Cole(black-ish,The Harder They Fall) has signed on to lead upcoming BET+ original seriesAverage Joe, which will hail fromRobb Cullen(Cop Out) andMcG(Charlie’s Angels).Deadlinewas the first to report the news. The series has a cast contingent script-to-series order, which means that the series (not just a pilot) will be ordered once some top names sign on to the project. Cole is undeniably a step in that direction. The plot forAverage Joeis as follows: “Set in The Hill district of Pittsburgh and inspired by Cullen’s life, ‘Average Joe’ follows blue-collar plumber Joe Washington (Cole) who discovers his recently deceased father lived a secret, second life and stole millions of dollars from dangerous people just before he died....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Michael Fernandez

Crunchyroll and Logic Team Up For Stunning ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Streetwear Collection

While it’s not hard to find an anime fan in every corner of pop culture, it’s always a good surprise to discover that some artists we like also share a passion for Japanese animation. Today,Crunchyrollannounced that it’s teaming up with world-famous rapperLogicto put together an impressive and exclusive streetwear collection inspired byCowboy Bebop. The collection is already available for pre-order at the streamer’s online store and will also be available for purchase later this week at Anime Expo in Los Angeles....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Robert Walker

Dumbo Movie Images Reveal Tim Burton's Colorful Cast of Characters

If you’re a fan of the 1941, Oscar-winning, animated Disney classicDumbo, you’re going to find a lot to love inTim Burton’s new live-action adaptation. We got our first good look at the film in today’steaser trailer, but we wanted to take a closer look still. And it’s a good thing we did since the trailer reveals much more than just the title character’s live-action transformation. For example,Colin Farrellplays former circus star attraction Holt Farrier, who upon closer inspection is revealed to have only one arm....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Kathryn Crawford

Eiffel: Trailer, Plot, Release Date, and Everything We Know So Far

Quick Links What’s more romantic in Paris than wandering along the Seine, spying the Eiffel Tower, and having a picnic underneath, all whilst basking in its breathtaking beauty? You may say munching on a fresh baguette slathered with only the finest cheese, and accompanied by a glass of champagne, but you’d, unfortunately, be wrong. It’s the love story behind the structure, of course! Tourists have swarmed the iconic landmark since its erection in the 1800s, and now centuries later, people can finally discover the inspiration behind its origins, all whilst munching on popcorn and lounging in their local movie theater....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Jesse Gregory

Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano on Dream Roles, Pitch Perfect 3

The 31stSanta Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) continued its tradition of honoring the year’s standout performers by presenting two of this year’s Virtuosos awards toPaul DanoandElizabeth Banksfor their remarkable work in the Brian Wilson biopicLove & Mercy. The film is split between the 1960s, when Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson (Dano) struggled with emerging psychosis, and the 1980s, when Wilson (John Cusack) was a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist Dr....

July 22, 2025 · 10 min · 2096 words · Lindsay Thomas

Euphoria Special Episode 2 Review: Sometimes Crisis Is Cathartic

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforEuphoria, Special Episode 2, “Part 2: Jules."] It is hard to open this review ofEuphoria’s second special episode, “Part 2: Jules,” with a concise, sharp observation that will get you hooked. This is mostly down to the fact that I am still overwhelmed by it, but my state of being overwhelmed is not actually a bad thing. After watching the 48-minute episode centered on Jules (Hunter Schafer), I suspect this is how I am supposed to feel; I’m meant to feel like she feels here....

July 22, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · Amanda Phillips

Halloween Ends Soundtrack Sets October Release Date

The release date for the upcomingHalloween Endssoundtrack has just been set, and the track list is scaring up some serious excitement from horror fans and music nerds alike. The new film, which is set to conclude the relaunchedHalloweensaga that premiered in 2018, has done an excellent job of balancing tribute to the previous installations of the horror franchise and bringing a fresh perspective to a long-running series. The new soundtrack for the upcoming film continues that tradition, by including a new, but just as hauntingJohn Carpenterscore for the film....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · David Frey

Karen Gillan on Jumanji 2, Avengers 4, and More

From directorJake Kasdan,Jumanji: Welcome to the Junglerevisits the game from the original 1995 film while creating a brand-new adventure, as four teenagers in detention are sucked into a wild world. Transformed from a board game into a video game console, these unsuspecting players find themselves trapped in the jungle setting, in the bodies of the avatar characters they chose (hilariously played byDwayne Johnson,Jack Black,Kevin HartandKaren Gillan), and they have to figure out how to use their characters’ strengths in order to win or they’ll be stuck in the game forever....

July 22, 2025 · 10 min · 2107 words · Michelle Clark

Loki Character Posters Reveal the God of Mischief Variants in Full Glorious Purpose

Lokiis coming to an end this week, and to keep us hyped about the series’ epic conclusion Disney has released a new set of posters focused on some of the Loki Variants featured in last week’s episode. The new posters featureDeobia Opareias Boastful Loki, with his big hammer;Richard E. Grantas Classical Loki, with his comic-accurate costume;Jack Vealas the infant version of the God of Mischief, Kid Loki;Tom Hiddlestonas President Loki, wearing a suit and an election campaign button; and finally the real star of the show, Alligator Loki, in all his glorious, scaly purpose....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Melissa Mccann