Less than two weeks remain until Eastern Europe’s prestigiousKarlovy Vary International Film Festivalkicks off its 2024 iteration, and it appears the stars are bound for the Czech Republic. A stacked lineup of guests and honorees was announced that will appear at the 58th edition of the festival, several of whom will host special screenings and workshops with attendees. Leading the charge is three-time Oscar nomineeViggo Mortensen, who will receive the KVIFF President’s Award during the opening ceremony and share his recent directorial effortThe Dead Don’t Hurtto begin the festivities....

Like all artists,Taylor Swiftis no stranger to external inspiration.Her Grammy Award-winning albumfolkloreemerged from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many of us who isolated in 2020 and beyond, she watched movies to pass the time, marathoning titles as diverse asPan’s Labyrinth,Rear Window,L.A. Confidential, andJane Eyre. “I feel like consuming other people’s art and storytelling sort of opened this portal in my imagination,“she explained to Entertainment Weekly. Before then,Swift credited Arya StarkfromGame of Thronesas the impetus for her hit single “Look What You Made Me Do....

Created for television byJonathan NolanandLisa Joy, the HBO seriesWestworldis back for Season 3, as it continues its exploration of artificial consciousness and the question of free will. Now set in the futuristic present day of 2058, Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) is out in the real world and digging deeper into all of the unanswered questions from the past two seasons, and things will get very interesting when she crosses paths with a human named Caleb (Aaron Paul), who she brings along for the ride....

The Chosenis probably the pinnacle of faith-based television. Showcasing the life of Jesus, the historical drama is a character-driven series that portrays Jesus in a new light compared to previous retellings of the biblical narrative. Many around the world can enjoy the series for its strong story and characters, even if they’re not the target audience for a “faith-based” series. Season 4 of the indie series just had its season premiere last Sunday, and now episode two is set to air tonight....

SPOILER ALERT: Be aware that spoilers forStar Wars: The Force Awakensfollow. When the full cast forStar Wars: The Force Awakenswas originally announced, it was exciting to see how many phenomenal actorsJ.J. Abramshad brought together for the highly anticipated sci-fi sequel. However, this being the first entry in a newStar Warstrilogy, there was a pretty safe bet thatsomeonewasn’t going to make it through the first film. But who would it be? Speculation ran rampant, and now that the film is in theaters, we know exactly who lives and who dies—but that wasn’t always the way it was going to go....

Ryan ReynoldsandWill Ferrellgot their practice in early for their Christmas musicalSpirited. While on set, Reynolds filmed a duet with Ferrell to the tune ofMika’s “Grace Kelly” as part of a viral TikTok challenge and it’s actually quite good. While still dressed for rehearsal, Reynolds breaks out into song, showing off his musical prowess by covering all of the low parts of the song. Then, Ferrell brings in the pipes, surprising both Reynolds, and the audience, with his beautiful falsetto voice....

I hope you’re ready for another tour de force performance fromYvonne Strahovskibecause that’s exactly what she delivers inStatelesswhich is now available to watch on Netflix. In this edition ofCollider Ladies Night, Strahovski looks back on her journey to Hollywood, beginning with her penchant for spoofing commercials as a kid. After making the move to the US, Strahovski would go on to work onChuckfor its five-season run, seeDexterthrough to its controversial conclusion, and score Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her work inThe Handmaid’s Tale, and then some....

Coming From America, Episode 4 just aired and there seems to be one common theme appearing. InComing From America,four families moved from the US to test out life in Africa. This concept is similar to90 Day Fiance: The Other Way,because families are traveling and living abroad.The major difference between the shows is how most families aren’t focused on finding love.Instead, they’re packing up their children and transitioning their careers, all while hoping for an authentic experience in Ghana....

The world of television has seen its fair share of entertaining and wholesome sitcoms over the years, andIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiais certainly one of those. The series has been on the air for two decades now, making its debut onFXin 2005. Season 17 ofIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiawill premiere this summer on July 9. The series is the longest-running live-action sitcom, and over the course of its lengthy run, some of its episodes have enjoyed sequels....

The next project for one Emmy-winningSuccessionstar just got a major casting update. A new report fromDeadlinerevealed thatTop Gun: MaverickstarJay EllisandThe Gilded AgeveteranThomas Cocquerelhave officially joined the cast ofAll Her Faultas Colin and Richie, respectively. Ellis and Cocquerel joinSarah Snook, who plays Shiv Roy in the hit HBO seriesSuccession, and the show will be adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name by acclaimed authorAndrea Mara. Other previously cast stars includeDakota Fanningas Jenny,Abby Elliotas Lia,Jake Lacyas Peter,Sophia Lillisas Cary, andMichael Peñaas Detective Alcaras....

One element that sets NBC proceduralChicago P.D.apart from itsOne Chicagocounterparts is its more character-centric approach, where each episode focuses more on an individual character of the Intelligence Unit. Early in Season 12, the show introduced a new character, Patrol Officer Kiana Cook (Toya Turner), who was soon promoted to the undermanned Intelligence Unit. While the show has gradually developed her character, some viewers have found the pace a bit too slow, eager to see more of Cook’s backstory and personal journey explored in depth....

The city of Verona is about to be filled with pop music this summer with the release ofJuliet & Romeo, and yes, you read those names in the right order. A new spin onWilliam Shakespeare’s legendary tale of love and tragedyis coming soon from directorTimothy Scott Bogart, taking direct inspiration from the same 1301 tale that spurred the Bard to craft the most famous lovers in all of fiction. It’ll see Juliet and her Romeo, played byBlack Mirror’sClara RugaardandThe Last Supper’sJamie Ward, respectively, not just defying the long-standing feud between the Montagues and the Capulets but the very conventions of Shakespeare’s timeless story....

Kids aren’t the only ones looking forward to AppleTV+’s newFrog and Toadseries. Frog and Toad have fans of all ages. Based on a series of beloved children’s stories from the 70s written byArthur Lobel,Frog and Toadfollows two best friends as they enjoy their charming rural life together. Lobel’s stories are full of gentle humor and surprisingly deep wisdom about love, friendship, and self-acceptance for people of all ages, including perhaps the books’ author....