Barry Jenkins, who won an Oscar for writingMoonlight, has been tapped to write a feature adaptation of the 2014 documentaryVirungathat will be produced byLeonardo DiCaprioand released once again on Netflix. DiCaprio executive produced the documentary from writer-directorOrlando von Einsiedel, whose film earned an Oscar nomination for its depiction of the rangers who regularly risk their lives to save Africa’s most beloved national park and its endangered gorillas. DiCaprio will produce via his Appian Way banner along withJennifer DavissonandPhillip Watson, as well as Oscar winnerJoann Natasegaraof Violent Films....

WhenBad Boys for Lifehit cinemas in January 2020, fans had waited 18 years to seeWill SmithandMartin Lawrencereteam as the kick-ass pair of detectives matching wits against drug dealers on the streets of Miami. Their return to the popular franchise brought a sense of growth and maturity far from the mindless MTV-style entertainment brought byMichael Bayin the first two installments. Despite the massive success of 1995’sBad Boysand its 2003 sequelBad Boys II,fans were puzzled over why Bay did not return for the threequel....

Every December, the National Film Preservation Board (NFPB) announces the 25 films that will be added to the National Film Registry. These films were deemed to be “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant, and must have been released at least 10 years ago. The NFPB usually makes some solid selections, finding a nice balance between recent fan favorites and deeper, more obscure content that’s just as valuable despite not being as well-known....

The time for speculation is almost at a close, asGame of Thrones' final season premieres in less than a week. At last, we will get answers to how the fates of all of our favorite characters, and indeed the realm itself, will resolve in these final six episodes. And then, for book readers, whether (eventually) that ending matches up with the oneGeorge R. R. Martinenvisioned (or indeed, if he ends up changing it as a result of the show’s choices)....

Big yikes to this new trailer forM. Night Shyamalan’s new Apple TV+ seriesServant. Big, uncomfortable, deeply unsettled yikes. The series starsToby KebbellandLauren Ambroseas a married couple in mourning after the death of their infant son Jericho. To help cope with the trauma, the pair brings home a hyper-real baby doll that helps process the grief, but they don’t stop there, they also hire a live-in nanny to take care of “Jericho” and it turns out their new helper might come with some chilling secrets of her own....

Some of the biggest news of the past few days at the movies has been the confirmation thatThorhimself,Chris Hemsworth, is in talks toplay the lead in Disney’s upcomingPrince Charmingfilm. Although the character is famously connected to the classicCinderellastory, it has been reported this live-action adaptation won’t necessarily be connected to the princess. Although the actor is not yet reported to have officially signed on for the role, there’s no doubting just how perfect hisgrizzled voice and superhero prowess would be in the role of one of literature’s greatest leading roles....

It’s not hard to believe thatTerrence Malickis releasing two films in 2017—he takesyearsto edit his features, so it could just happen that he finishes two at the same time. But what’s curious about Malick’s 2017 releases is that one was shot in 2012, and the other was shot in 2016. Meaning Malick has finally gotten around to anormalpost-production schedule on one of his features. Song to Songis the one shot in 2012, but the movie that shot in 2016 is the World War II-set dramaRadegund, and the first image from that pic has been unveiled....

There aren’t many performers who have mastered the craft of a well executed bout of profanity better thanSamuel L. Jackson.Jackson has one of the longest filmographies of any actor working today, but the sheer quantity of projects that he’s in should not detract from his range as an actor; anyone that’s judged himpurely on his performances as Nick Furyshould look toA Time To KillorHard Eightto see a different side of his abilities....

A full clip fromSpider-Man: Far From Homewas shown beforeJake Gyllenhaal’s appearance on The Ellen Show, and it contains a few interesting insights into the first MCU film of the post-Avengers:Endgameera. The footage seesTom Holland’s Peter Parker meeting Gyllenhaal’s Quentin Beck, a.k.a. Mysterio, who goes on to explain to Peter the concept of a multiverse. For one, Peter already seems to know Beck under his alter-ego persona, which probably just means the shots of Spider-Man fighting alongside the fish-bowl-headed Mysterio fromthe trailertake place relatively early in the film....

I adoreThe LEGO Movie, and I have to admit I was a little bummed thatPhil Lord&Christopher Millerweren’t returning to directThe LEGO Movie Sequel. While they remained on board to work on the story and produce, it now looks like they’re fully on board to do a rewrite, and they’re taking the sequel in an incredibly interesting direction. At the press day forThe LEGO Ninjago Movie, Christina Radish spoke to producersDan LinandChris McKayand learned some new details aboutThe LEGO Movie Sequel....

Despite the significant place that it occupies in popular culture, the September 11th attacks and the United States’ military reactionhave inspired relatively few pieces of compelling media.Since there are more divergent political opinions regarding the intent and effectiveness of the war, it has been much harder to construe fictional narratives that point to obvious heroes and villains. However, this fascinating period in American history offers an intriguing opportunity for filmmakers to examine how infrastructural corruption, internalized xenophobia, and the culture of militarization lead to a tense series of international relations....

With $110.3 million globally, Paramount’sTop Gun: Maverickis now the ninth-highest grossing film in the IMAX format of all time.Maverickwasrecently re-releasedin (predominantly large-format) domestic theaters, perhaps in a bid to push it past the $1.5 billion mark at the worldwide box office as it enters the awards season with major heat. The film was designed as a big screen experience, as evidenced by its stunning IMAX photography, which drew audiences back to the theaters for multiple repeat viewings....

Last week,the official cast of returning playersofSurvivor 50was revealed, and two of the most beloved castaways in the show’s history are not happy about it. AlthoughJeff Probstpromised that the landmark season would honor all eras of the show,over 50 percent of the cast features New Era players,all of whom have competed in the last five years. This led former contestantsKelley WentworthandCarolyn Wigerto air their frustrations about the cast, stating that not enough deserving players were included....