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There’s simply no questioning just how poorChris Chibnall’s era ofDoctor Whowas. Over three seasons and a subsequent pair of specials in 2022, Chibnall andJodie Whittaker’sThirteenth Doctor ushered in a downward trendin both viewing figures and fan satisfaction, leaving the series in a troubled state as their time in control of the TARDIS came to an end. Desperate to re-find the show’s mojo from the mid-noughties, theBBC, alongside new partnersDisney,literallybrought it back, with former showrunnerRussell T....

If someone tells you that an actor is set forThe Batman, that information is false. If someone tells you that a soloFlashmovie is good to go, that information is false. While it may be fun to get the scoop, accuracy counts, and right now the most accurate assessment of Warner Bros.’ plans for the DCEU is that they’re waiting to see howJustice Leagueperforms. Anything beyond that is presumptive and trying to firm up details that the studio hasn’t decided....

Toni Colletteis certainly a name that comes to mind with brilliant Australian actresses that have risen through the ranks of Hollywood. From her Academy Award nomination for her breakthrough performance inThe Sixth Sense(1999), to her widely acclaimed role in horror filmHereditary(2018), Collette always brings her trademark element of authenticity and complexity to everything she is cast in. As she stated in an interview with theGuardian UK, “I look for challenging work, […] complicated, layered, dense and honest....

The time has finally come for theBlack Adammovieto start production, at long last.Dwayne Johnsonfirst signed on to play Black Adam all the way back in 2014, whenMan of Steelhad only just been released and plans were in motion forZack Snyderto build a DC Extended Universe of films. Now, seven years later, Zack Snyder’s DC Universe isall but deadand Warner Bros. is moving forward with DC films both interconnected (The Flash) and wholly separate (The Batman)....

Screenwriter (and formerLA Weeklymovie critic)April Wolfecowrites the screenplay for the latest remake ofBlack Christmasthat starsImogen Pootsand hits theaters this Friday. Wolfe along with directorSophia Takalhave constructed a script that updates the classic story of a group of sorority sisters being stalked by a mysterious killer in new and exciting ways. Rather than following the slasher cliche of screaming and running desperately from their killer, these ladies stand and fight their potential killer by any means necessary....

Over the last weekend,Black Sabbathplayed their last show to the world,Back to the Beginning.The unforgettable show was filled with a star-studded lineup ofMetallica,Guns N’ Roses, and many others to support the band that paved the way for heavy rock. Held in their hometown of Birmingham, the event served as a tribute and respectful farewell to the place that gave Black Sabbath their start. AsOzzy Osbournetook the stage one last time, fans from across the globe and across generations watched on as they celebrated nearly 60 years of darkness....

Universal Pictures has delayed the release date ofCandyman, in addition to a handful of other horror features on the studio’s slate. The is the second time the reboot of the 1992 horror movie has been delayed. Back in April we learned theCandymanrelease datehad moved from June 12 to September 25 of this year. Candyman’s delay was announced as part of a group of also-delayed horror moviesincludingHalloween Kills. Universal announced on Wednesday it was moving theCandymanrelease date from September 25 to July 22, 2025....

By order of Netflix via thePeaky Blinders, a full feature-length version of the hit BBC crime drama is on its way asTommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy)and co reunite for one more gritty adventure before the curtains on the series are drawn. With confirmation coming on December 16 thatproduction had officially wrapped on the projectintriguingly titledThe Immortal Man, eyes now turn to the possibility of more promotional material being released, with an official BTS snap of stars Murphy andBarry Keoghansharinga smile whilst donning their fullBlinders' outfit....

[Editor’s note: Spoilers forEnola Holmesfollow below.] The Netflix movieEnola Holmesis a full-blown mystery. That means clues, red herrings, lots of deducing, and a solution by the time the film is over. But one of the strengths ofEnola Holmesis that the two main cases that its titular detective (played brilliantly byMillie Bobby Brown) is trying to solve are not only engaging and satisfying from a plot perspective, but also tie in nicely to the film’s themes of progress, sacrifice, and yes, feminism....

TheFast & Furiousfranchise is one of the few box office juggernauts that can challenge Disney’s dominance at the box office, and Universal is absolutely done living life a quarter-mile at a time. And I don’t just mean becauseDom’s in full dad-mode now. Universal’s ever-expanding international racing-meets-super-criminals-sometimes-on-the-side-of-the-law franchise got its first big spinoff with last year’s hitHobbs and Shawand dove into the animated and streaming markets with Netflix’sFast and Furious: Spy Racers, but next up, it’s a return to the tried and true with the upcomingFast and Furious 9....

Last week, it looked like this weekend would seeScarlett Johanssonand androids inGhost in the Shellfacing off withEmma Watsonand a swanky, motion-captured monster inBeauty and the Beast. In speaking about the showdown last weekend, I added that Dreamworks’The Boss Babycould put some pressure onBeauty and the Beastin the kids/early teens demographic. Well, as it turns out,The Boss Babyis looking like the biggest title at the box office right now, puttingGhost in the Shellin third place and also keepingBeauty and the Beastat bay....

Amidthe white-washing controversysurrounding theGhost in the Shellmovie,Rila Fukushimawas a name on most of those listicals about Japanese actresses who could’ve starred instead ofScarlett Johansson. Now, theWolverinestar actually joins ScarJo in the adaptation of the beloved Manga. THRwas the first to report the news of her casting, though the trade doesn’t reveal which character she’s playing. Nevertheless, her action movie chops make her well equipped for anything that’s coming her way. Fukushima notably played the sword-wielding ninja Yukio oppositeHugh Jackman’s Logan inThe Wolverine, in addition to DC character Katana on The CW’sArrow....

ProducerAdam Shankmanhas revealed that the long-awaited sequel toHocus Pocus, currently titledHocus Pocus 2, has wrapped filming and secured a premiere date. Nearly three decades after the original, all three original witchesBette Midler,Sarah JessicaParker,andKathy Najimyhave signed on to reprise their roles, in addition toDoug Jonesreturning from the first film withAnne Fletcher directing. Shankman took to Instagram to announce the film wrapping. “SISTAAAAAHHHHSSS! Aaaaand that’s a WRAP!!! #hocuspocus2,” Shankman, 57, wrote in the caption....