Fast and Furious Spinoff Will Be More Grounded, Says Director

It’s only been four years sinceJohn Wick, butDavid Leitchhas wasted no time in building quite the blockbuster resume. TheWickco-director, veteran stuntman, and second unit filmmaker helmed the combat-heavy spy thrillerAtomic Blondebefore strapping up forDeadpool 2. Now that the superhero sequel is arriving in theaters this weekend, Leitch is already getting to work on his next project, the upcomingFast and the FuriousspinoffHobbs and Shaw, which puts the spotlight onDwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs andJason Statham’s Deckard Shaw....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · David Bryant

Fate: The Winx Saga: Abigail Cowen on Season 2 & Working on Stranger Things

If you’re looking for a good example of someone who put in the work and experienced a steady climb to #1 on the call sheet, look no further thanAbigail Cowen. While she has worked on a number of projects outside of Netflix, if you look at her work for the streamer alone she went from having a few lines inStranger Thingsto scoring a supporting role inThe Chilling Adventures of SabrinawhereKiernan Shipkashowed her what it means to headline a series, and now Cowen is doing just that starring as Bloom inFate: The Winx Saga....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1196 words · Steven Jones

Free Insidious: The Last Key Screening with Q&A in Hollywood

There is nothing like watching a scary movie in a crowded theater. Experiencing the building of tension, the knowledge that something’s about to jump out at you, surrounded by people who all are feeling the exact same way is unique to the theatrical experience. And with the popularity of scary movies at the box office, I know I’m not alone. So if you’re like me and enjoy watching these kinds of movies with a crowd, I’ve got some cool news to share: thanks to our friends at ArcLight Cinemas and Universal Pictures, Collider is going to be hosting a free screening ofInsidious: The Last Keyat ArcLight Hollywood on January 2nd at 7pm and after the screening ends I’ll be moderating a Q&A withLin Shaye,Leigh Whannell, directorAdam Robiteland producerJason Blum!...

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Jamie King

Game of Thrones Will Stream in 4K on HBO Max in August

All eight seasons ofGame of Thronesare getting an upgrade at HBO Max. Warner Bros. announced that next month, the streamer will release the show in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, allowing viewers a cinematic experience with the fantasy series. While there’s no date for when the seasons will release, it should be in time for viewers to return to the kingdom of Westeros before the highly-anticipated release of the prequel seriesHouse of the Dragonon August 21....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Derek Villarreal

Ghost in the Shell Scarlett Johansson Whitewashing Controversy

The live-action adaptation ofGhost in the Shellalready has its fair share of dissenters due to the casting ofScarlett Johanssonas Japanese character Major Motoko Kusanagi. Asthe first photoof her hit the Web,Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.actressMing-Na Wentweetedshe’s “against this Whitewashing of [an] Asian role.” Now a new report fromScreenCrushreveals a much larger diversity issue going on behind the scenes. “Multiple independent sources close to the project” told the site that Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks commissioned Lola VFX, the company behindBrad Pitt’s age manipulation inThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button, to perform a series of VFX tests....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · David Morton

How to Fix iPad Won’t Turn On

Is your iPad screen blank and unresponsive? This can be frustrating, especially when you need to use your device right away. The good news is that mostiPad issuesthat prevent it from turning on have simple fixes you can try at home. To fix an iPad that won’t turn on, first check if it needs charging by connecting it to a power source for at least an hour, then try a force restart by pressing and holding both the top and Home buttons until theApple logoappears....

June 26, 2025 · 13 min · 2697 words · Jeremy Massey

I, Tonya: New Trailer Has Margot Robbie Going for Gold

Neon has released the first full trailer for the darkly comedicTonya HardingbiopicI, Tonya. Directed byCraig Gillespie(Lars and the Real Girl), the film chronicles the life of figure skater Tonya Harding from her rough upbringing to Olympic infamy, tracking the path that led to the violent incident withNancy Kerrigan. It’s a really strong trailer the nails the tone of the movie–acerbic, darkly comic, angry, and moving.I, Tonyahas the potential to be a breakout hit, and since Neon plans to release the film this year,Allison Janney, who plays Tonya’s foul-mouthed, bitter mother, seems to be a lock for a Best Supporting Actress nomination....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Victoria Blake

In a Galaxy Full of Jedi and Sith, ‘Andor’ Let Diego Luna Rewrite What Star Wars Could Stand For

Diego Luna’s Star Wars journey has been filled with full-circle moments for the Mexican actor. The critically acclaimed second season ofAndorended on May 13 — exactly 10 years to the day that his casting inRogue One: A Star Wars Storywas first announced. But Luna’s time in the galaxy far, far away actually started four months prior to that, while he was on the set ofJean-Pierre Jeunet’sCassanova. “I couldn’t share that my life was about to change dramatically,” he divulges over Zoom....

June 26, 2025 · 18 min · 3741 words · Brian Clark

John Wick 3 Title Explained by Keanu Reeves

John Wick is going to war. If you saw howJohn Wick: Chapter 2ended, you probably already knew that, but the official title forJohn Wick 3wants you to know for sure. Speaking with the folks atComingSoon,Keanu Reevesconfirmed that the upcoming sequel is calledJohn Wick 3: Parabellum. So what does Parabellum refer to? Reeves told the outlet that the subtitle means “Prepare for war.” He explained, " It’s part of that famous sentence, ‘Si vis pacem, para bellum,’ which translates as, ‘If you want peace, prepare for war....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Erik Horne

Kat Dennings and Tim Allen Team Up for Comedy Series 'Shifting Gears'

Kat DenningsandTim Allenare known for their distinct sense of humor, and now, the performers are ready to bring their talents together in a new comedy forABC. According toDeadline, the project currently holds the working title ofShifting Gears, and it’s set to follow a family going through a tough situation. Besides starring in the comedy in one of the lead roles, Kat Dennings will also serve as a producer on the upcoming pilot....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Brooke Booth

M. Night Shyamalan, TNT Set for Tales from the Crypt Reboot

For those who grew up in the 1990s, very few TV shows had the cult status thatTales from the Cryptenjoyed from 1989 to 1996 on HBO. As far as the golden age of horror television that we’re currently enjoying, betweenThe Walking DeadandThe Strain, to say nothing of less-palatable also-rans likeThe Vampire Diaries, few shows have as much influence, with the possible exception ofThe X-Files. And like the recent renewal ofThe X-Files, which will hit Fox later this month,Tales from the Cryptis now getting a reboot from a pair of surprising sources: TNT andM....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Jacqueline Bridges

Mike Flanagan Is Set to Direct 'The Exorcist: Deceiver'

Recent comments from producerJason Blumsuggested that a retool was in order when last year’sThe Exorcist: Believerwasn’t as successful as Blumhouse and Universal hoped. That certainly seems to be the case, as Deadline is reporting thatMike Flanaganis in talks to direct the nextExorcistmovie. DirectorDavid Gordon Greenwas initially on board to direct an entire trilogy of new movies in the franchise, withThe Exorcist: Believerintended to be only the first film in that three-film sequel series....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Valerie Zuniga

Museo: Gael Garcia Bernal and Alonso Ruizpalacios on the Real-Life Heist

One of the many films to play at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was directorAlonso Ruizpalacios’sMuseo. Inspired by true events, and shot on never-before filmed locations in Mexico, the film is about two best friends (Gael García BernalandLeonardo Ortizgris) that steal a number of Mayan artifacts from Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology on Christmas Eve in the mid-1980s. While the heist ends up going off without a hitch, things get a lot more complicated when they try and sell off the relics....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Christine Williams