It’s time that the Avengers assemble… for recess. This week,Disneyannounced that their successful preschool segment is expanding to a new series calledAvengers: Mightiest Friends. The new show will center around kid versions of some of the characters that became immensely popular due tothe ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe. The new series is set to premiere in 2027 on Disney Jr. and Disney+. Some of the characters that kids can expect to see are Iron Man (Tony Stark), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Hulk (Bruce Banner), Black Panther (T’Challa),Black Widow(Natasha Romanoff) and Thor....

By far one of Pixar’s most adorable creations,Andrew StantonandLee Unkrich’sFinding Nemois basically the definition of a comfort film. It’s story about a neurotic clownfish looking for his missing son in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean is capable of turning even the hardest of hearts into an emotional pile of goo. But, sometimes, even the softest, prettiest of stories have a darkness to them. ThoughFinding Nemocertainly left a more than welcome mark in the world of animated cinema, its impact on reality is a little more contentious....

Still in its first season,NCIS: Originshas expanded its cast list to include a wife toPatrick Fischler’s character, head of NIS’s Pendleton Office, Special Agent in Charge Cliff Wheeler. PerTVLine,Lauren Bowles, Fischler’s real-life wife, will portray the new character in an upcoming episode of the procedural. Bowles is well-known for starring as a Wiccan, Holly Cleary, in the vampire TV seriesTrue Blood,which aired from September 2008 to August 2014. In an upcoming episode ofthe NCIS prequel spinoff, Bowles will appear as SAC Wheeler’s wife, Shelly — a travel agent who is trying desperately to keep her family together despite a rebellious son and a husband who’s battling to keep his head above water....

In today’s world, information is power, and perception can be everything. It’s no surprise, then, that stories about media manipulation continue to captivate audiences, revealing how what we see and hear can be carefully crafted to shape us.Cinema hasn’t missed the chance to explore the oftentimes blurry line between truth and spin, shining a light on the ways media can influence, deceive, and even control. While there have been plenty of must-see films touching on this topic since the very beginning of cinema, some certainly stand out for their sharp insights and unforgettable stories....

Ancient Egypt is a subject that fascinates many, so it’s only natural that it is committed to film multiple times. Sadly, most films about Ancient Egypt have been really bad–horrible, even. In a sea of low-quality B-movies about one of humanity’s oldest societies, it can be really hard to find a good movie about the topic, especially if you’re craving something in that genre. Fortunately for aspiring Egyptologists, there are a handful of diamonds in the rough out there....

Animeis more popular than ever, yet it continues to reach a wider audience as it expands its horizons. The medium offers a diverse range of genres, from epic battle shōnen to complex avant-garde shows. However,the recent genre that has dominated anime is Isekai, which roughly means “another world.” These shows typically feature a character from Earth transporting into a fantastical new world to experience a journey like no other. Despite its massive popularity, fans criticize Isekai anime for its reliance on tropes, laziness, and unoriginal stories....

The annals of cinematic history are rife with esteemed performances, committed and masterful acting displays from some of the finest actors the world has ever seen. However, for every single one of these immortalized performances, there are plenty that were just as brilliant but never got the credit they truly deserved, though the reasons for this tend to vary. In some cases, the film in which the performance appeared is just as underrated as the actor’s performance itself, leading to the exceptional acting being overlooked by the masses....

Sometimes, all you need after a hard day’s work is to kick back and watch something light. Fortunately for those who like television,Darren Staris a series creator who was able to produce several titles that meet this criteria. The most famous of them is, of course,Sex and the City, which helped change the world of television. A decade ago, however, Starr createdYounger, an excellent series that stayed under everybody’s radar for a long time....

The swinging 1960s were some of the most formative years in American cinema. Established directors likeStanley KubrickandWilliam Wylerfurther honed their crafts and experimented with great success. The 1960s eventually brought about theNew Hollywood, which would go on to dominate the 1970s—a decade so great in its own right that themovies merely nominated for Best Picturethen were usually masterful. 1960s cinema is integral to film history, given how many of its Best Picture nominees are still important to our cultural zeitgeist six decades later....

Romance, drama, intrigue,dance— these are the hallmarks of a classic period piece. Netflix’sBridgertonis no exception, with its second season showcasing the lives of the Bridgerton, Featherington, and Sharma families to much audience enjoyment. RELATED:‘Bridgerton’: The 8 Most Scandalous Moments From Season 2 With Season 2 now a few weeks gone, and the third season not due for release any time soon, there is muchspeculation on what is coming next. Luckily, while fans have to wait forBridgerton’s return, there are plenty more period films and series to tide audiences over....

Marvel may not be appearingat 2020’sComic-Con@Home, but that’s not stopping another mega-entertainment company from swinging in. Amazon Prime Video just announced their virtual panels at the Comic-Con@Home event – and announced their ownVirtual-Con event, to boot. Amazon will be highlighting four of their original shows during their official Comic-Con@Home panels –Truth Seekers,The Boys,Upload, andUtopia– and will be featuring stars likeSeth Rogen,Eric Kripke,Aisha Tyler,Karl Urban,Jack Quaid,Greg Daniels,Robbie Amell,Gillian Flynn,John Cusack,Rainn Wilson,Simon Pegg,Nick Frost, and more....

The nominees for Best Original Song should always perform because it’s a nice way to break up the evening and add a little theatricality into a night that can be fairly staid and the biggest thing that happens is the host passing out food to the biggest celebrities. This year’s nominees are all set to perform during this year’s show. Gael García Bernal,Natalia Lafourcade, andMiguelare set to perform “Remember Me” fromCoco, which features music and lyric byKristen Anderson-LopezandRobert Lopez....

Pete Davidsonhas now added his name to an ever-growing legacy:Saturday Night Livecast members given the chance at a big-screen (well, on demand) vehicle to prove they’re more than a late night NBC sketch comedy show. HisJudd Apatow-directed film,The King of Staten Island(our review here), tells a tale close to Davidson’s real life, giving him ample room for vulnerability and, just maybe, a chance at movie stardom. Since the show’s inception in 1975 as an incubator not just for televised comedy, but for comedy talent of futures to come, a potential proving ground for the stars of tomorrow to work out their chops today....