Andy Samberg on New Lonely Island Album Tied to Popstar

When word first broke that the comedy trio known asThe Lonely Island—made up ofAndy Samberg,Akiva Schaffer, andJorma Taccone—were going to be writing and starring in a new movie, there was great reason to be excited. While Schaffer and Taccone have separately helmed some pretty terrific movies, fromHot Rodto the true comedy classicMacgruber, the idea of the Lonely Island trio coming together to make a new film was highly exciting, especially withJudd Apatowinvolved as a producer....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Albert Dunn

Apex Legends Season 6 Patch Notes, Rampart Gameplay Now Live

Dorian Parks shows plays as the newest character in#ApexLegends! Meet#Rampart Season 6 of EA’sApex Legendsis now live! And with it comes a new character –Rampart– plus the introduction ofCrafting, details on the newBattle Pass, and a new season ofRanked Leagues. But with a new season comes new patch notes as well, which include some of the following: And more! You can geta full rundown of the Season 6 patch notesover at EA’sApex Legendspage....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Matthew Mendoza

Avatar Stuntman Shares BTS Video of Filming Jake's Ikran Mounting Scene

It’s been thirteen years sinceAvatarhit theaters for the first time, butJames Cameron’s sci-fi epic keeps impressing us. In a new behind-the-scenes video shared by Stunt CoordinatorGarret Warrenon Instagram, we see how flesh and blood actors recorded action scenes with giant replicas of Pandora’s monsters before digital magic turned the alien planet real. Avatarfollows a paraplegic U.S. marine named Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), who is sent on a mission to the alien moon of Pandora....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Amanda Hall

Collider Jedi Council: Darth Vader Confirmed for Rogue One

Today is July 30, 2025 and it’s another Collider Jedi Council hosted by Kristian Harloff, with Mark Ellis, John Campea and Tiffany Smith! Darth Vader Confirmed forRogue One Jedi Council is packed with a ton of news today with some especially HUGE news coming from the pages of Entertainment Weekly!Not only were there a bunch of new photos releasedforRogue Onebut all the character names and relationships were revealed including the confirmation that yes,Darth Vader will return to Star Wars;and will be voiced by none other thanJames Earl Jones!...

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · John Scott

Deadpool Movie Images Hint at New Mutants Tie-In

Following last week’s expletive-filled new trailer, moreDeadpoolimages have made their way online. For those who don’t know, the film starsRyan Reynoldsas Wade Wilson, a cancer-stricken soldier who agrees to undergo an experimental treatment that will save his life; however, when it leaves him horribly scarred and without his beloved wife, he breaks out his guns, swords, and sense of humor to get revenge on the bad guys behind the procedure....

August 22, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Nathaniel Meadows

Did a Star Wars Producer Just Reveal the Title For James Mangold's Movie?

There’s been some exciting news forStar Warsfans as producerSimon Emanuelhas hinted at a new name for the much-anticipatedStar Warsmovie colloquially known asStar Wars: Dawn of the Jedi,directed by the acclaimed directorJames Mangold. The project, one of the most exciting on the horizon, is set to explore a story 25,000 years before the prequel trilogy, marking it as the earliest entry in the Star Wars timeline among all films and TV shows....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 528 words · Michelle Johnson

Dune Trailer Breakdown: 93 Images of Cast, Arrakis, and Sandworms

On Wednesday, Warner Bros.released the official trailerforDune, the sci-fi epic adapted fromFrank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name (and the first in the series).Duneis directed byDenis Villeneuveand this trailer marks the second successful attempt at getting the story to the big screen. Dunefeatures an incredible cast of A-listers. Leading the cast isTimothée Chalamet,Zendaya,Oscar Isaac,Jessica Ferguson,Jason Momoa,Josh Brolin,Javier Bardem, andSharon Duncan-Brewster. The additional supporting cast includesDave Bautista,Stellan Skarsgård,Chen Chang,Stephen McKinley Henderson, andDavid Dastmalchian....

August 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1095 words · Teresa Harmon

Ella Purnell Talks Sweetbitter Season 2 and Army of the Dead

In Season 2 of the Starz seriesSweetbitter, Tess (Ella Purnell) isn’t new anymore, and her curiosity and hunger for knowledge pushes her to recognize her own power, but also teaches her that there are sometimes consequences for exerting that power. And while Tess has no real family support to speak of, the backwaiters, servers, bartenders, dishwashers and even the general manager at the fine dining restaurant in New York City where she works have become the family that she’s been missing....

August 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1803 words · Brad Dyer

Fantastic Beasts Will Take Cues from Goblet of Fire

What is your favoriteHarry Potterfilm? It’s a fun game to play. There’s seven, or rather eight, to choose from. Is it the action-packed and emotional two-part final,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? Or perhaps it’sAlfonso Cuaron’s addition of maturity and grittiness inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Then again, it could be the one that started it all- the world-buildingHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.Not only can you consider the question based off of the plot points and cast- you can also categorize based off director, given that four different directors brought the eight-film series to the screen....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Crystal Hayes

First ‘It Ends With Us’ Images Show Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's Love Story

This summer is full of romance and drama, while we have a plethora of upcoming films likeThe Idea of YouandA Family Affairdealing with the themes of family and navigating love in different stages of life, one of the hotly anticipated features isBlake Lively-ledIt Ends With Us, which deals with heartbreak, love, and abuse, based onColleen Hoover’s best-selling novel of the same name. While most details about the project are kept tightly under wraps, Sony has unveiled a new set of images from the film elaborating on its rosy, sincere tone....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 464 words · Theresa Coleman

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks Says Her Biggest Musical Influence Is This Legendary Songwriter of the 20th Century

There are very few rock icons who have been able to merge mystique and vulnerability quite likeStevie Nicks. She was the visionary and the voice of some ofFleetwood Mac’smost iconic records and events. Her creative approaches have become synonymous with poetic lyrics infused with raw, emotional admissions in the songs she’s written. But even our favorite musical artists have favorites of their own. Each musician has their ears pricked, and their spines shivered by a seminal piece of work that gives them the courage to believe that they could do the same for others....

August 22, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Tasha Weeks

Hereditary: Yes, Toni Collette Is Oscar-Worthy in the Horror Drama

What’s this? AnOscar Beatin the heart of the summer movie season? Indeed, while awards season doesn’t really get underway until August/September when the festivals begin, I had to blow the dust off Oscar Beat to discuss one very serious awards contender now in theaters:Hereditary. The horror film from writer/directorAri Asterhas garnered widespread critical acclaim, with many pointing toToni Collette’s lead turn as the best performance of her career, and I’m here to confirm that’s indeed the case—and A24 is already thinking Oscar chances....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 582 words · Deborah Ward

IMAX Gives Christopher Nolan Gifts To Thank Him After Every Movie [Exclusive]

Christopher Nolan, one of the most acclaimed directors of our time, has an exceptional relationship with IMAX. Known for his epic, visually stunning films, Nolan has frequently utilized IMAX technology toenhance the cinematic experience. To express their gratitude, IMAX executives have a tradition of gifting Nolan unique and thoughtful presents after each of his major films. In a recent interview with Collider’sSteve Weintraubat Cannes, IMAX CEORichard Gelfondand CSOGiovanni Dolcishared insights into these special gifts....

August 22, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Robin Lopez