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[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the series finale ofLucifer, “Partners ‘Til the End."] There’s something pretty special about the final season ofLucifer, which came about thanks to Netflix asking showrunnersJoe HendersonandIldy Modrovichabout the possibility of a Season 6 — literally as they were writing the script for a Season 5 finale that would have brought the tale of our favorite crime-solving devil (Tom Ellis) to a close. So, in an extended interview with Collider, Henderson and Modrovich detailed how exactly Season 6 evolved out of their original plans for ending the series, allowing these 10 episodes to essentially serve as an extended love letter to both the show as well as its fans....

The 2016 Black List—a list of unproduced screenplays that industry insiders rank in order of preference—was topped by, of all things, aMadonnabiopic. Now some scripts that land on the Black List never get produced, and others are high-profile screenplays just waiting to be made likeAaron Sorkin’sThe Social Network. A biopic of a still-living and very much still-touring recording artist was a bit of a twist, butElyse Hollander’s script must bethatgood because Universal Pictures has just secured the rights forBlond Ambitionand is now moving forward with the Madonna biopic....

Martin McDonaghis a brilliant writer. The British playwright first established himself in the world of theater with critically acclaimed stage plays includingThe Leanne Trilogy,The PillowmanandThe Cripple of Inishmaan, before breaking into the film scene with his Academy Award-winning shortSix Shooter. McDonagh launched off the success of his short film to turn out the fantastic pitch-black comedyIn Brugesand the flawed, but still delightfulSeven Psychopaths. For those of us who’ve been waiting with baited breath to hear about McDonagh’s next film, good news – he’s got a script, he’s got a leading lady, and he’s looking to move into production next year....

InMaskmaker, you’ll step into the shoes of not only the title character (or their apprentice at least) but many other characters within the mysterious world(s). The various environments you travel through will be guarded by NPCs, obstacles, or other barriers to entry which can be overcome only if you’re crafty enough. Literally. Gather mask blueprints, find the necessary components, and dye them the proper colors to make new masks and explore all new areas as you attempt to solve the curiosities thatMaskmakerhas to offer....

Collider gotJerry Bruckheimerto open up his book of secrets and give a new update on theNational Treasurefranchise, which we learned not only includesNational Treasure 3, but a Disney+ TV series now in development. During a recent interview with the mega-producer for his new Starz seriesHightown, our own Steve Weintraub got the details on the series, which will feature a new, younger cast. “We’re certainly working on one [National Treasure] for streaming and we’re working on one for the big screen....

One of the most consistent selling points of modern dramas is wrapped up in five words: based on a true story. It’s been a common bit of text in trailers since the 1990s, and even before that, text and even intros suggesting that movies are based on actual facts have been part of the cinema since its inception. The greatAnthony Mannopened his exhilarating noirT-Menwith a short, informative bit about the actual job of men who work for the Treasury Department;Phil Karlsondid something similar withThe Phenix City Story....

Netflixis in full summer swing, which means there are a whole lot of new movies and TV shows for you to watch this July! As usual, the streaming service has a hefty batch of original films and series, as well as some old favorites filling out their library titles. So whether you’re looking for a summer movie to watch at home, a new series to binge-watch over the weekend, or something you can watch with the whole family, there’s pretty much something for everyone in this month’s new-to-Netflix lineup....

The Deuceis looking like whatVinylwas always meant to be – a complex and multi-layered portrayal of an entertainment industry that came alive in the 1970s, one that shows the excitement and the tragedy of it all. To be clear,The Deucehas always been this (that is to say, great), but visually it’s moving into the era thatVinylalso portrayed (however badly). The show’s time jump to the late 70s also means plenty of changes for our core cast, especially the women, who are starting to find their voice and take charge of their destinies....

Today, IMAX revealed its all-new exclusive artwork forNo Time To Die, the latest installment of the globalJames Bondfranchise starringDaniel Craigand the first ever to be shot with IMAX film cameras.No Time To Dieopens wide April 10th, with early access IMAX screenings starting the morning of April 9th. FilmmakerCary Joji Fukunagacaptured select sequences ofNo Time To Dieusing IMAX’s extremely high-resolution 15/70mm film cameras to deliver IMAX audiences greater scope and breathtaking image quality....

The villain has the hero on the metaphorical ropes. The hero tries to maintain an aura of confidence, of, “I have a plan.” Then the villain twists the hero’s efforts against them, revealing the sharper, more ironic truth of what they intend to do. This type of gripping movie scene has many iconic permutations throughout thelong-running James Bond franchise, fromGoldfinger’s “No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die,” toCasino Royale’s, um, ball torture....

Orange Is the New Black’s fourth season ended (spoilers ahead) not only with a heart-pounding cliffhanger, but also a brutal penultimate episode. It was particularly heartbreaking not only because we lost a beloved character in Poussey (Samira Wiley), but she was killed in such a senseless way. It was the culmination of a season that explored the affects of the privatization of jails, and it echoed real-world events of black men who were being killed by police officers even when they weren’t resisting....

If you’re like me, then you’ve spent the past month playingRed Dead Redemption 2almost every day and you’re still nowhere close to getting 100% in the game (I’m at around 92%, but I know the “Kill Small Animals” challenge is probably going to break me). However, if you’re looking to get away from the single-player campaign, then you dive intoRed Dead Online, which launches this week. According toTHR, the beta will begin tomorrow, November 27th and then there will be full public access on Friday, November 30th....

From directorJon S. Bairdand screenwriterJeff Pope, the biographical dramedyStan & Olliefollows the great comedy team of Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly), as they set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. With their golden era behind them and an uncertain future, the two funnymen quickly reconnect with their adoring fans and the tour becomes a hit, but that doesn’t dissolve the tension between them or cure Oliver’s failing health, leaving the two men wondering just how much they mean to each other....