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Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Shares Some DNA With A Scene From Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 [Exclusive] Sony Pictures By Ryan Scott/Nov. 25, 2022 5:20 pm EST There are few unmade movies in history that make us wonder what could have been quite like Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man 4.” The filmmaker had intended to reunite with Tobey Maguire one more time following the disappointment of “Spider-Man 3.” In the end, creative differences got in the way and Sony went with a reboot, giving us “The Amazing Spider-Man” with Andrew Garfield in 2012....

Star Wars Bits: The Bad Batch, The Mandalorian, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, And More! By Adam Frazier/Dec. 9, 2022 7:35 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In this edition of Star Wars Bits: A New “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Season 2 Trailer “The Mandalorian” Season 3 Premiere Date Marvel’s Upcoming “Star Wars” Comics Hasbro’s Vintage Collection & Black Series Releases And More! Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2...

The 10 Most Underrated Episodes Of The West Wing NBC By Jenn Adams/Nov. 13, 2022 10:15 am EST “The West Wing” is widely considered to be one of the best shows of all time. Aaron Sorkin’s political drama follows the Bartlet Administration through two terms in the White House. For seven seasons we watched Josiah Bartlet (Martin Sheen), his family, and advisors or assistants — that began to feel like our own family — navigated a constantly shifting political landscape....

The Daily Stream: Heathers: The Musical Is Finally Available On Streaming? How Very! The Roku Channel By BJ Colangelo/Sept. 16, 2022 10:05 pm EST (Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they’ve been watching, why it’s worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Production: “Heathers: The Musical” Where You Can Stream It: The Roku Channel The Pitch: In 1988, director Michael Lehmann, armed with a deeply satirical script by Daniel Waters and tour de force performances by Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, changed the teen movie genre forever....

Chalamet feels that Paul Atreides’s growth and experience matches his own Warner Bros. For Homme Girls magazine, Timothée Chalamet facilitated an interview with his “Bones and All” co-star, Taylor Russell at the Venice Film Festival. In it, the two young actors discussed their creative processes and the nuances of their careers. “It’s something you don’t get to do with movies — revisit,” Chalamet admitted, remarking on the differences between acting onstage and on film:...

The Proper Reading Order For The Halo Books Paramount+ By Adam Wescott/Aug. 13, 2022 8:30 pm EST “Halo” is a story about a super soldier known as Master Chief (aka John-117) who fights aliens in space over ancient technology. You might think from the description that it’s a story you’ve seen many times before. Certainly, “Halo” wears its influences on its sleeve. But don’t underestimate the world of the games, which has thus far been the subject of over 30 novels, several comics, and one season of a live-action television show....

Masashi Kishimoto Loves Drawing Toes Pierrot Studio “Naruto” fans have long wondered why the shinobi in the manga/anime wear open sandals instead of more protective footwear. There could be several reasons — maybe they wear sandals because they provide better room for ventilation. Maybe creator Masashi Kishimoto wanted to honor traditional Japanese culture by drawing shoes that resembled the Geta, Waraji, and Zori footwear, which were open-toed and looked similar to sandals....

‘Never waste your pain’ StudioCanal “Saint Maud” evokes 1970s movies like “The Exorcist” with its atmospheric approach. Much like William Friedkin’s classic horror film, the setting for “Saint Maud” (a drab, chilly English seaside town) is palpable and feels real, which only makes it all the more disquieting when Maud spots a preternatural roach crawling on the ceiling or hears the voice of God in her apartment — things that may potentially only exist in her mind....

The Winchesters Isn’t Really About The Winchesters, And That’s For The Best The CW By Shania Russell/Oct. 19, 2022 4:35 pm EST Don’t let the title fool you, “The Winchesters” is about so much more than the courtship of two doomed lovers. The “Supernatural” prequel has been pitched to its audience as a love story, tracing the origins of Sam and Dean’s parents long before the ceiling fire tragedy that kickstarts the OG series....

Previously in Army of the Dead Netflix “Army of the Dead” featured a cast with a few faces you’d likely seen before. The film follows Scott Ward, played by Dave Bautista, leading a team of mercenaries into a zombie-overrun Las Vegas. The movie had some not-so-subtle riffs on the plot of James Cameron’s “Aliens,” such as dressing the character Chambers (Samantha Win) in the same red bandana as Vasquez (Jenette Goldstein) and having her and her YouTuber buddy, Mikey (Raúl Castillo), go out in a similar blaze of glory....

A Constantine Legacy Sequel Has Mixed Prospects At The Box Office Warner Bros. By Ryan Scott/Sept. 21, 2022 2:45 pm EST The movie world got a bit of an unexpected bit of news recently when it was revealed that “Constantine” is getting a sequel. Yes, the 2005 DC Comics adaptation starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz, and yes, Reeves is coming back to play the role of John Constantine once again....

‘It plays better than I would’ve imagined’ 20th Century Studios I need to know right off the bat: How many surprises did you encounter with this movie? Because the mystery of the film is obviously such a huge part of it and that’s what makes it stand out. Long: The only thing I was surprised by [was] how some of this stuff cut together and how it played with an audience....

Bob Iger Is Returning As Disney CEO Shutterstock / DFree By Ryan Scott/Nov. 20, 2022 10:35 pm EST We’ve got a late weekend bombshell, so buckle up. Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney who helped see the company become an all-encompassing media empire like no other, is coming back. That’s right, current Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek, who took over following Iger’s departure, is now stepping down. Iger is going to be Disney’s CEO once again effective immediately....

Community’s ‘Six Seasons And A Movie’ Wasn’t Dan Harmon’s Idea NBC By Rafael Motamayor/July 14, 2022 1:00 pm EST From the moment it went on the air, “Community” proved to be vastly different from other shows on TV, with a penchant for keen pop culture and genre knowledge. With episodes devoted to westerns, conspiracy thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy, and much, much more, “Community” was very different from its contemporaries like “30 Rock” and “Parks and Recreation....

Disney+ Is Slashing Its Subscription Fee To $1.99 For A Limited Time Marvel Studios By Jeremy Mathai/Sept. 7, 2022 12:33 pm EST For those internet-obsessed denizens who keep track of such things, surely you remember last year’s inaugural Disney+ Day in November of 2021. The special online event, created to mark the first anniversary of Disney’s flagship streaming service, was meant to create a lasting memory by packing all the most exciting trailers, first looks, and news into a daylong celebration and giving fans a veritable buffet of content (ugh) to keep them as satisfied and stuffed as those unfortunate kids in “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory....

To infinity and beyond Disney/Pixar Pixar’s most recent film, the “Toy Story”-adjacent “Lightyear,” was also set in space, though it proved to be a box office disappointment here on Earth (our review pegged it as a film that “boldly goes where many a sci-fi movie has gone before”). The premise of “Lightyear,” based on an existing IP, was potentially confusing enough for audiences that it had Chris Evans (who took over the title role from Tim Allen) tweeting, “Just to be clear, this isn’t Buzz Lightyear the toy....

George Miller Had The Idea For Three Thousand Years Of Longing Since The ’90s [Exclusive] Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer By Erin Brady/Aug. 26, 2022 3:21 pm EST “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” the centuries-spanning epic and George Miller’s first film since “Mad Max: Fury Road,” has finally arrived in theaters after a boisterous Cannes debut. However, what many might not know is that it is actually an adaptation of a short story by British writer A....

Here’s How Matt Reeves Is Leaving His Mark On HBO Max’s The Penguin Series Warner Bros. By Debopriyaa Dutta/Aug. 2, 2022 11:25 am EST Colin Farrell’s scene-stealing portrayal of Gotham mob boss Oswald Cobblepot (aka The Penguin) in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” paved the way for the upcoming HBO Max spin-off series, “The Penguin.” After the explosive box office success of “The Batman,” Warner Bros. announced this limited series sometime in March this year, and the show is set to expand Reeves’ world with the titular mob boss at the center....

Here’s How Much Research And Craft Went Into Creating The Cocaine Bear Of Cocaine Bear (Aka ‘Cokey’) Universal Pictures By Erin Brady/Nov. 30, 2022 2:38 pm EST “Cocaine Bear” is one wild name with an equally wild premise to back it up. After all, it’s literally about a bear that manages to consume a ton of illegally-imported cocaine and goes on a wild rampage. If you thought the title was metaphorical, then you’d be gravely mistaken....

How Matt Ryan’s Constantine Became The Center Of The Modern DC Universe The CW By Rafael Motamayor/Aug. 12, 2022 9:30 am EST The DC cinematic universe, especially its live-action movies, seems quite disjointed and messy. There is no cohesive arc to the movies, no build-up to something bigger. For the last couple of years, however, that has been part of the charm, with standalone, isolated movies like “The Suicide Squad,” “Birds of Prey,” and “The Batman” exploring weird stories and characters in creative ways....