We Actually Have George Lucas and Steve Jobs To Thank for Pixar

When you think of Pixar, you can’t help but also think of Disney. The two companies have been intertwined as deeply as a pair of locked-in LEGO bricks or the actor/director combo ofToshiro MifuneandAkira Kurosawa. Even with endless hurdles that have plagued the relationship between the two entities, particularly whenMichael Eisnerwas riding as CEO of Disney, Disney and Pixar have turned into an inseparable corporate entity. Their bond has only strengthened thanks to theenormous presence of Pixar charactersat Disney theme parks and on Disney’s streaming service, Disney+....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 993 words · Stephen Davis

Your Favorite ‘CSI’ Spin-Off Is Getting the Docuseries Treatment

CSI: Miamidelighted many fans over the course of ten seasons, and now CBS is currently working on a project that will include cases from real life. According toDeadline, the network is developingThe Real CSI: Miami, a docuseries that will explore real-world crimes and the forensic science that helped solve them. The premise of theCSIfranchise always includes different ways in which the detectives use technological equipment and their own instincts to solve what actually happened to the victims they are trying to help....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Joseph Adams

‘Teen Mom: Family Reunion’

Born from the groundbreaking MTV series16 and Pregnant,Teen Momtook what made the original show so innovative and maximized its reality TV potential with dramatic entertainment and a touching insight into the lives of many, propelling the franchise into iconic status. Now withmany spin-offsin its rearview mirror, one such spin-off,Teen Mom: Family Reunion, a spin-off of16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom,Teen Mom 2, andTeen Mom: Young and Pregnant, adds the extra dramatic appeal of feuding families across some of theTeen Momfranchise’s most beloved stars....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Joseph Owens

‘The Penguin’: Who Is Salvatore Maroni?

It’s been a full year sinceMatt Reeves’The Batmanhit the big screen, with a confirmed sequel already set for a 2025 release. But before that, fans get to revisit another prominent character in the film and Batmanlore: The Penguin.As a tie-in toThe Batman,The Penguinpicks up where the film left off and followsColin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblebot as he attempts to fill the power vacuum left in the void of Carmine Falcone’s (John Turturro) murder....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Kimberly Silva

'Attack on Titan's Ackerman Family Tree Explained

The world ofAttack on Titanis not a peaceful place; sheltered behind enormous walls, humanity lives in fear of the Titans, mysterious, dangerous, and giant-sized creatures that inhabit the outlying lands, capable of wreaking unmitigated destruction on the human populace. Standing apart from their mindless counterparts, there are even special Titans capable of crushing buildings underfoot, barreling through the fortified gates of the walls, and hurling debris-like machine gun fire. Yet, even for these formidable beings, there are some humans capable of striking them with unmatched terror: the Ackermans....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1182 words · Ricardo White

'Fast X': Vin Diesel Discusses Justin Lin's Exit

The news thatFast and FuriousstalwartJustin Linhad departed the sagaone week into production on thepenultimateFastfilm,Fast X, rocked fans of the franchise. After all, Lin was responsible for taking the franchise from its roots of street racing into heist and spy-themed action movies after taking over on the fourth installment. However, the hope was that a transition would be smooth, when replacing Lin, something whichthe headliner of the seriesconfessed wasn’t the easiest thing in the world to deal with....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Jason Diaz

'Haunted Mansion' Director Reveals Lessons Learned From the Tricky Release

In an insightful interview with Collider’sChristina Radish,directorJustin Simienshared his thoughts on the release and reception of Disney’sHaunted Mansion,providing an honest look atthe highs and lows of the filmmaking experience. Simien, who has also been promoting his MGM+ docuseriesHollywood Black, spoke openly about the mixed emotions surrounding the film’s journey. Reflecting on the project, Simien expressed a range of feelings. The release coincided with the SAG-AFTRA strike, complicating promotional efforts and casting a shadow over the film’s debut, and Simien noted how difficult promoting it was at the time in his response....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Ryan Farrell

'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 3!

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 Episode 3 of House of the Dragon. House of the DragonSeason 2 has been building up to a battle. Already, both factions of theTargaryen royal familyhave suffered losses, but as each plots their next move, the fighting has been contained. But the tension is spread throughout the Seven Kingdoms, and the war has broken out, leaving Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) to set their plans into action....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1437 words · Darren Flores

'She Came to Me' Poster Puts Peter Dinklage in a Screwball Manhattan Love Triangle [Exclusive]

Vertical has shared the first poster forShe Came to Me, the music-based romantic comedy starring the incomparablePeter Dinklage, and Collider is delighted to be partnering on the project to exclusively bring the poster to our readers first. Directed byRebecca Miller(The Ballad of Jack and Rose,Maggie’s Plan),She Came to Mefocuses on opera composer Steven Lauddem (Dinklage), who is suffering from a severe case of writer’s block which, combined with an impending deadline for his next piece, is facing something of an existential crisis....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Nicole Baker

'SNL's 10 Most Iconic Musical Sketches, Ranked

Music is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and it can be used in a variety of settings. It can set the mood of a movie, relax people in a restaurant, pass the time when you’re on pause during a phone call, and it can certainly be used to make us laugh.Saturday Night Live, one of themost iconic sketch comedy shows of all time, knows this very well. Over the course of its 50 years, it has come up with plenty of great pre-recorded and live musical parodies....

July 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2109 words · Travis Evans

'The Mandalorian' Season 3: Did the Armorer Serve Maul?

Editor’s Note: The following contains minor spoilers from Season 3 Episode 2 of The Mandalorian.Ever since the first episode ofThe Mandalorianaired on Disney+, the Armorer (Emily Swallow) has been one of the most intriguing characters. We don’t know much - if anything at all - about her, only that she’s the one who leads Din Djarin’s (Pedro Pascal) covert. She is the guardian of the Mandalorian lore and traditions for the Children of the Watch, forges badass armors for the foundlings and even teaches Din how to wield the Darksaber....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Lisa Kelly

'Which Brings Me To You' Sneak Peek — Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff Bond

What is it about talking to a stranger that makes it easier to have difficult conversations? While we may not have the answer for that, the new rom-comWhich Brings Me to Yousees Jane (Lucy Hale) and Will (Nat Wolff) embrace this idea wholeheartedly, as an ill-fated, failed hookup leads them to insteadspend the next 24 hours sharing every aspect of their messy romantic histories. Ahead of the premiere on January 19, Collider is excited to exclusively share a sneak peek at the movie, hinting at the awkward — yet hilarious — confessions to come....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Angela Lewis

10 Cameos You Didn't See Coming On 'The Office'

It’s been almost ten years since fans bid farewell toThe Office. Without this fantastic show, audiences' lives would be devoid of “that’s what she said” punchlines and missed out on prank ideas from the Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton gang. One of the pioneers of mockumentary TV, the sitcom has earned a special spot in fans' hearts with its dry, sarcastic humor intertwined with heart-warming moments. RELATED:‘The Office’ and 6 More of the best Mockumentary Sitcoms on TV...

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1295 words · Aaron Henry