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In the days of bloated budgets, long shoots followed by re-shoots then more re-shoots, and 18-month turnaround times where workers lose the will to live,DC’s delightfully charmingBlue Beetlehas bucked the trend by not just delivering a fun film but actually coming in at areasonable—comparatively speaking, of course—budgetand, as the film’s directorÁngel Manuel Sotohas revealed, in absolutely rapid fashion too. DC films in particular have been plagued by re-shoots, withAquaman and the Lost Kingdom,The Flash,andShazam!...

New York City has become synonymous with thebright lights of Broadway. So, it only makes sense that television series set in the Big Apple would utilize the many talents that appear on the Broadway stage. In fact, shows such as theLaw and Orderfranchisehave featured countless Broadway legends– everyone fromPatti LuPoneandRaúl EsparzatoDaveed DiggsandBilly Porter.By tapping into this talented pool of performers, the franchise has delighted theater fans by featuring well-known stage actors....

After completing an entire month of release in theaters worldwide, Disney’sLilo & Stitchremake passed the $900 million mark at the worldwide box office this past weekend. It’s stillon course to hit the coveted $1 billion milestone, but things are getting tight now, with more competition in its path.Lilo & Stitchwould want to avoid stalling like Warner Bros.‘A Minecraft Moviedid some weeks ago. Also poised to pass the $1 billion milestone, the blockbuster ended its run with around $950 million in the bank....

Practical MagicproducerDenise Di Novi, who is also set to co-produce the romantasy’s upcoming sequel, is back with more updates about the project less than a month after blessing fans witha teaser of the new storyline. Di Novi won’t be the only one returning toPractical Magic 2, as the iconic duoNicole KidmanandSandra Bullockwill reprise their roles asSally and Gillian Owens, respectively, whileAkiva Goldsman, who penned the original movie, will be back as a scribe....

It’s been less than a week since its release, andReacheris already Prime Video’s top series of 2023, as reported byDeadline. It’s a gigantic achievement for both Amazon and its star,Alan Ritchson, befitting a man of such magnificent stature. The three-episode premiere of theseries' second season, based on the novels byLee Child, has made a remarkable impact on audiences and households in the five days since it dropped on Prime Video, attracting a viewership 50% larger that that which tuned in to watch the entirety of Season 1 in just the first three days of streaming....

This weekend has been very productive for theIMAXbox office thanks toThe Fall Guy, the new film fromDavid LeitchstarringRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt. The action-packed comedy scored $4.7 million from IMAX screenings during its debut, with the format gathering up $12.2 million across all titles. As of today,The Fall Guyhas earned $5.5 million from the IMAX format, taking up 11% of the movie’s current domestic total. The Fall Guyfollows Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), an aging stuntman working on a movie for his ex-girlfriend, hotshot director Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt)....

Billy MagnussenandAlexandra Shippshare a moment of tenderness in a first look atViolent Ends. The Ozarks-set revenge thriller recently completed filming.Deadlinehas the first look at the film, which was filmed on-location in Arkansas. Magnussen will play Lucas Frost, the law-abiding black sheep of a criminal family. He’s trying to build a life with his fiancée (Shipp), but finds himself drawn into the family business when his cousin pulls off an armed robbery that turns deadly....

The 2000s were a thrilling time for action-adventure buffs, thanks to the surge of the Internet and groundbreaking advancements in technology that revolutionized filmmaking. With CGI and digital cinematography pushing the boundaries, filmmakers transported audiences to reimagined historical realms and dazzling new universes, inviting them on epic and thrilling journeys from the comfort of their screens. From the mysterious depths of Transylvania to the stunning beauty of the Galapagos Islands and the vast landscapes of Middle-earth, these films not only entertained but also breathed new life into familiar genres....

John Miliuswas a writer and filmmaker who made some monumental contributions to1970s cinema, in particular. Although he also directed a few features of his own, his talents primarily lay in writing. Despite initially setting out to simply work on B-movies, he ended up being involved in legendary projects likeMagnum Force,Apocalypse Now, andConan the Barbarian. These three movies alone ensure his place in movie history. His writing tends to be muscular and intense, featuring violence galore and a lot of quotable one-liners....

At its best, science fiction television is some of the most imaginative, original, and freshly entertaining that the medium can possibly be. Perfectly suited for grand stories of space exploration, technological advancement, and parallel cyber-realities, sci-fi is ideal for bingeworthy TV content. On occasion, however, these shows can also be remarkably intense. Full ofnail-biting suspense, emotionally riveting moments, and even a bit of terror here and there, the most intense sci-fi shows are among the greatest ever made....

I’m not really sure what the point of12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiersis. On the surface, it seems to be a rah-rah true story of exceptional American soldiers teaming with Afghan fighters to score a crucial victory in the early days of the Afghanistan War. But as the War in Afghanistan drags into its 16th year with no end in sight or even parameters for victory,12 Strongcomes off blissfully unaware of how its heroic victories now seem like pyrrhic ones....

David Howard Thornton, the man behindTerrifier’s Art the Clown, will be bringing hishorrorexpertise to a big new project, with the actor cast in the lead role of the upcomingSteamboat Willie-inspired horror movie,Screamboat,according toVariety. Thornton’s performances as Art the Clown have made the character and theTerrifierfranchise one of thebest-loved horror creations in the modern era. A cult classic,Terrifier, and its subsequent sequel have been praised by many for their ode to horror classics of old, as well as bringing a brand new evil antagonist to rival even the greatest of horror icons....

NBC’s biggest singing competition is back in business, withThe VoiceSeason 27 officially kicking off last night with plenty to get excited about. Back to host isCarson Daly, who hashosted every single season ofThe VoiceUSA, and brought Season 27 to life with typical charm and charisma. However, consistency hasn’t been the show’s strongest suit in recent years when it comes to the coaching panel, with therevolving door of musical iconsset to sit in the red chair becoming something of a fun guessing game for fans....