https://collider.com Stay up to date with new movie news, watch the latest movie trailers & get trusted reviews of upcoming movies & more from the team at Collider. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:30:30 GMT en-US hourly 60 When Dark Winds first premiered in 2022, no one knew or even expected that it would be such a gem of a show. And now, two seasons later, the Western crime noir thriller has been greenlighted for an all-new third season. The news comes soon after the second season's finale, released in September 2023. Dark Winds is created by Graham Roland and based on Tony Hillerman’s popular Leaphorn & Chee novel series. Set in the 1970s in a remote town in the Southwest, Dark Winds follows Navajo Tribal Police Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), and an undercover FBI agent, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), who team up to solve murders, robberies, and other brutal crimes within the Navajo Nation. The first two seasons see the men dealing with inexplicable evils, followed by Leaphorn dealing with a personal loss and seeking justice for his loved one. The seasons also see the shifting dynamics between these two crime solvers, as well as Leaphorn’s relationship with his mentee and work partner, Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten). Besides crimes and criminals, the series also explores surreal, spiritual elements that shape the psychological and emotional journeys of the characters.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:30:30 GMT https://collider.com/dark-winds-season-3-release-window-cast-creators-plot/ It's always rough when your favorite celebrity dies, whether it be a musician or a movie star. You think back on the impact they had on your life, or how they inspired you. Maybe the one time you were lucky enough to meet them. If they pass away suddenly, or at a young age, the added shock can hit you even harder, the idea that someone was in their prime, or in the middle of an ongoing career, is now gone forever. You won't get to hear new music or see them in new movies; all there is now are the ghosts on film and on the radio.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:30:31 GMT https://collider.com/rudolph-valentino-death/ Once a rare cinematic treat, the post-credit scene has become a vital part of the modern cinematic experience. These scenes are just as eagerly anticipated as the films they follow, leaving audiences feeling either utterly gratified or massively disappointed. But how can we distinguish a truly compelling post-credit scene that serves as a powerful storytelling device from one that simply comes across as a tired gimmick? Essentially, it boils down to three critical elements: emotional impact, surprise factor, and relevance to the story or tone. A good post-credits scene is deemed worth the wait when it successfully delivers on at least one of these vital components.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 06:00:30 GMT https://collider.com/post-credits-scene-good/ Editor's Note: The following article contains spoilers for Loki Season 2.Jonathan Majors' Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as He Who Remains in Loki Season 1 is so good, that it actually works to the detriment of his second and more essential character, Kang the Conqueror. Frankly, Phase 5 of the MCU has frankly gotten off to a bit of a weird start with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). While not the worst superhero film ever made, the third film in the Ant-Man series feels like it's trying to do way too much while accomplishing very little. All at once, it's trying to be a straightforward movie about Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and his family, trying to introduce a new facet of the MCU with the Quantum Realm, and introduce the franchise's next big bad. That last goal is undoubtedly the most important to achieve, and thankfully the film gets close to accomplishing it thanks to another fantastic performance from Jonathan Majors as Kang.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:45:30 GMT https://collider.com/ant-man-and-the-wasp-quantumania-loki-kang-the-conqueror/ Edith Wharton's novel The Buccaneers has been adapted into a series for Apple TV+ and will premiere on November 8. The series will certainly be compared to Sanditon, the much-beloved Jane Austen adaptation whose third season aired earlier this year on PBS and BritBox. Both are historical romance novels written by literary icons. More specifically, The Buccaneers, just like Sanditon, was not completed at the time of the author's death. But Austen only finished a few chapters of Sanditon – the series departs from her story almost immediately – whereas Wharton finished about three fifths of The Buccaneers, which was published in its unfinished state after she died and is often considered one of her best novels. Read on for more of what to expect from Apple TV+'s The Buccaneers.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:45:30 GMT https://collider.com/the-buccaneers-apple-tv-edith-wharton/ From the directing duo behind Beauty and the Beast, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is Disney's attempt at adapting the novel of the same name by Victor Hugo. It is one of their most ambitious projects, telling a dark story about prejudice, corruption, and societal injustice with grand visuals and fantastic characters. It also possesses an amazing array of songs from Disney's legendary composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:45:30 GMT https://collider.com/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-songs-ranked/ Sergio Leone's 1968 Hollywood epic Once Upon A Time In The West is widely praised as one of the greatest films in the Western genre (if not the greatest). The Italian director's fourth outing in the genre, following his Clint Eastwood-starring Dollars trilogy, Once Upon A Time is both a love letter and a critique of the Western. It has the staples of tense shootouts, fast-paced action, and sublime imagery of the vast American desert, but at the same time, it manages to deconstruct the iconography through unexpected twists, heightened violence, and a subversive casting decision that manages to reflect a shift in cinema and society all in a single role. Yes, we're talking about Henry Fonda as Frank.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:30:33 GMT https://collider.com/henry-fonda-once-upon-a-time-in-the-west/ While it's possible to describe certain films as being "arthouse," the term isn't a genre in the same way that drama, comedy, or thriller are all types of genres. Arthouse can sometimes be a genre, but it also feels like the term describes a type of movie, based on its style and overall feel. Arthouse movies are often independently made and usually have niche - rather than broad - appeal, and these sorts of films are also distinguished by being intensely personal and sometimes experimental.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:01:30 GMT https://collider.com/best-arthouse-action-movies-ranked/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for The Fall of the House of Usher.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:45:33 GMT https://collider.com/the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher-edgar-allan-poe-references/ On the surface, Toy Story and Monster, Inc. have little in common, but both Pixar franchises feature a pair of unlikely friends who didn't get along when they first met and have a habit of finding trouble. Despite these similarities, the two stories occur in different worlds, one with monsters and the other with living toys. But Monsters, Inc. includes a child from the human world, giving little information about her home. This is how fans believe the two franchises may connect, and some even point to evidence from the films. It's widely known that Pixar includes a constant stream of Easter eggs in each one of their films. From the Pizza Planet truck in each movie to the hints for their new films, Pixar always creates several references to their other works, usually in small, subtle ways. Fans search for these Easter eggs and try to use them to connect otherwise unconnected films.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:15:31 GMT https://collider.com/pixar-monsters-inc-toy-story-theory/ It's amazing to think that Family Guy started way back in the 1990s... admittedly, the final year of the '90s, given the first season debuted in 1999, but it still counts. Those early years of the show were somewhat shaky, given the show was canceled twice - once after the end of its second season, a decision that was reversed resulting in a third season, but then the second cancelation occurred at season 3's end.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:00:31 GMT https://collider.com/worst-family-guy-episodes-imdb/ Succession was almost instantly recognized as one of the greatest drama shows of all time. HBO's groundbreaking satire about the interior politics of a media empire family and its legacy wrapped its fantastic four-season run earlier this year with the excellent finale, "With Open Eyes." Succession follows the legendary business tycoon Logan Roy (Brian Cox) as he considers retiring from his role as the head of the legacy media empire Waystar Royco. Logan resists the idea of passing down his position as CEO to one of his children, as each has considerable flaws. Kendall (Jeremy Strong) is a recovering drug addict, Roman (Kieran Culkin) is a complete goofball, Shiv (Sarah Snook) supports his political rivals, and Connor (Alan Ruck) has never held any role of significance in his life.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:00:31 GMT https://collider.com/succession-best-episode-every-season/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of The Walking Dead: Daryl DixonThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon wraps up Season 1 in an ambiguous conclusion, hinting at big decisions being made and a flurry of new stakes for the future. The Season 1 finale, "Coming Home" picks up right where the penultimate episode leaves — with Norman Reedus's Daryl Dixon stranded in a gladiator ring up against a super-powered walker and Sister Isabelle (Clémence Poésy) locked up with Laurent (Louis Puech Scigliuzzi) by her side. With the help of the L'Union, Daryl manages to escape Genet's (Anna Charrier) compound and finally completes the nun's quest to deliver Laurent to the Nest. Receiving a joyous reception at the island, Daryl is given the opportunity and resources to return home, the question is: does he?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:45:32 GMT https://collider.com/the-walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-1-ending-explained/ The new adaptation of the iconic anime and manga series One Piece has been a breakout success for Netflix. The show was incredibly well received by critics and audiences alike, and it’s already been picked up for a second season. The overwhelming success of One Piece has erased much of the negativity surrounding Netflix's previous Hollywood live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop, which was canceled weeks after its debut on the streamer.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:15:29 GMT https://collider.com/fullmetal-alchemist-live-action-series/ One particularly annoying cinema conversation point is when people refer to the structure of Christopher Nolan's Memento as "a gimmick." A gimmick is a hook that serves no point. It gets your attention, but by its very nature has no payoff. If Nolan dressed Guy Pearce in a chicken costume for the entirety of the movie and never explained it, that would be a gimmick. The reverse chronology of Memento is essential to its power because it's the only way to put the audience in the mindset of its brain-damaged detective, Leonard Shelby (Pearce, not wearing a chicken costume). "It's all backwards," Burt (Mark Boone Junior) says in one of the film's more meta moments, but the reverse chronology does pull you into Leonard's world, one where we see the effect without a cause, and can only see the power of causation as we move further back in time. This unique structure gives Memento a hook and its power as Nolan is able to brilliantly intersect time, identity, and memory into his finest feature.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:00:30 GMT https://collider.com/memento-movie-explained/ Martin Scorsese is a meticulous director who leaves no stone unturned when telling his incredible stories. His latest project, Killers of the Flower Moon is no exception. So when we found out that he decided to omit one truly remarkable and fascinating detail out of his epic tale of Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street, we obviously had to dig deeper into the why of it all and share it. When Belfort was sent to prison for his various fraudulent securities and trading crimes, his cellmate was none other than Tommy Chong! That's right, one-half of the most famous stoner duo in cinema history, "Cheech (Marin) and Chong" shared a bunk with the character that Leonardo DiCaprio so fabulously brought to life in the movie. This seems like an impossible coincidence that would be worth at least a scene or two, right? So why was it left out when it could have so easily added to the greatness of the movie?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:00:29 GMT https://collider.com/the-wolf-of-wall-street-jordan-belfort-tommy-chong/ With Piper Laurie's passing on October 14th, 2023, Hollywood mourns an icon. Born Rosetta Jacobs, Piper Laurie, as we came to know her once she changed her name after signing a contract with Universal Studios at the age of 18, was a fine actress who withstood the test of time making us a part of her impeccable acting career for more than half a century. She survived '50s Hollywood's starlet-making machine, took a break from acting, and returned to it with gusto before retiring again. In between, she earned three Oscar nominations, an Emmy Award from eight nominations, and a series of other outstanding actor accolades for her performances. Perhaps the most memorable of them is her venerated portrayal of Carrie's mother in Brian De Palma's 1976 horror film, Carrie. As a come-back-present after a fifteen-year-hiatus (Laurie hadn't appeared in films since her Oscar-nominated role in The Hustler in 1961), her portrayal of Margaret White in Carrie earned her a second Oscar nomination. It was as if she never left. And with her mother-from-hell role in the film, Laurie subverted the horror genre.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:30:29 GMT https://collider.com/carrie-piper-laurie/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of The Wheel of Time and minor book spoilers for Robert Jordan's book series.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:46 GMT https://collider.com/the-wheel-of-time-season-2-nynaeve-channeling-issues/ Netflix's Ballerina hits all the crucial marks one craves from a revenge thriller. Protagonist Ok-ju (Jeon Jong-Seo), a retired bodyguard with fight training lifted from the John Wick handbook, has a very particular skill set. She aims to avenge a loved one's death. She grimly declares, "I need guns." The cinematography favors shadowy corners and neon-drenched streets, while the action sequences spray enough inventive gore to make David Cronenberg grimace. A woman leading an action thriller isn't even an outlandish concept anymore, despite what some internet comments might say. So how does Ballerina distinguish itself from its peers while still embracing its place in Korean revenge cinema? As it turns out, simply. Ballerina is an unrepentantly humane and woman-centric revenge epic that puts a sleek budget to full effect with impressive panache. Why wait for the actual John Wick spin-off that's also entitled Ballerina when writer-director Lee Chung-hyun's creation is currently streaming?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:46 GMT https://collider.com/ballerina-netflix-movie/ Animation isn't a genre — it's a medium — and we can see that in the wide range of stories that it's been used to tell for decades. That diversity is showcased by the best animated series on Hulu, which include very adult comedies, futuristic space Westerns, semi-modern takes on classic characters, and brain-bending drug trips. The list below spotlights the wild array of programs Hulu is currently streaming, both Hulu originals, as well as shows that originated on networks, including Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and FX/FXX. There's some truly brilliant storytelling below — as well as some delightfully silly fun.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:01:46 GMT https://collider.com/best-animated-shows-on-hulu/ Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for The Fall of the House of Usher.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:46:44 GMT https://collider.com/masque-of-the-red-death-mike-flanagan-fall-of-the-house-of-usher/ American Fiction has quickly become one of the most hotly anticipated movies of the fall after premiering at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to high critical acclaim and earning the prestigious TIFF People's Choice Award. The film, based on the novel Erasure by Percival Everett, is a mix of comedic moments with dramatic undertones, as it tackles an ever-present issue in American culture: watering complex individuals down to age-old stereotypes.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:15:39 GMT https://collider.com/american-fiction-movie-release-date-cast-plot/ Grey's Anatomy revolves around the lives of the doctors and patients at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Within the 18 years of showtime, the show has introduced numerous characters. As each goes through their ups and downs, they are shaped by their decisions, experiences and how they behave with others.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:00:43 GMT https://collider.com/greys-anatomy-best-character-arcs-ranked/ Director Ángel Manuel Soto’s Blue Beetle gave us the premiere of cinema’s first solo Latin-American superhero and his ridiculously loveable family. The superhero movie charmed its way into the hearts of many through its unwavering respect for its heritage, something commented upon directly through its homage to the Mexican supernatural classic Macario. The homage occurs during Blue Beetle’s most crucial scene but is actually hinted at prior to the eagle-eyed viewers who would have spotted Nana (Adriana Barraza) watching the film on television during the film’s first act. For repeat viewings, just keep an eye on the moment during Nana’s channel surfing when one of the images shows a man walking into a cavern overridden with burning candles. If that doesn’t ring any bells don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:16:37 GMT https://collider.com/blue-beetle-macario-references/ Ridley Scott is perhaps best known for his work within the science fiction genre. His work on the Alien franchise, along with Blade Runner and HBO-MAX shows like Raised By Wolves have rightfully made him one of the most celebrated directors of all time. However, he has frequently branched out and explored other types of movies that are about as far away from tail-whipping xenomorphs and killer replicants as possible. One of those triumphant efforts was the harrowing and tragic retelling of Black Hawk Down in 2001. The comprehensive account of the United States' involvement in the civil war-torn Somalia in the early to mid-'90s is both viscerally stunning and emotionally touching on a very personal level.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 22:01:36 GMT https://collider.com/black-hawk-down-ending-explained/ The popular 1994 sitcom, Friends, will be getting a new collection of Funko Pops showcasing iconic outfits from across the ten seasons of the series to life. Available to purchase through Amazon, the new collection will be released on October 17, with pre-orders for the figures being available right now at $11.99 for each collectible. Each member of the Central Perk gang got a new figure based on some of their most iconic moments. The series is quickly approaching the twentieth anniversary of its finale next year.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:47:33 GMT https://collider.com/friends-funko-pops-images/ It's time to take another dive into the blood ocean of Iron Lung. The film's writer, director, financier, and star Mark Fischbach, better known as the popular YouTuber Markiplier, released a new trailer that showcases the claustrophobic terror that awaits in the depths of his video game adaptation. The film is a dystopian sci-fi horror based on the indie title of the same name by David Szymanski which is all about exploring the crimson sea of a foreign moon in a tiny, cramped, and completely sealed submarine.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:36:12 GMT https://collider.com/iron-lung-trailer/ Horror author Stephen King has provided the source material for some of the most riveting films of the past 40 years. The Shining, The Green Mile, Carrie, Stand By Me, The Shawshank Redemption, and It among many other modern cinematic classics are all based on King's written works. In some of the adaptations of his books, King even graces the silver screen with a cameo. On occasion, he'll even play himself in projects beyond his own bibliography. He threw out the Red Sox's opening pitch in 2005's Fever Pitch and voiced himself in the Season 12 Simpsons episode, "Insane Clown Poppy." One of his most overlooked contributions to the screen, however, is also his sweetest, as he lent his voice to a scene in an unassuming romantic comedy, which in turn portrays King in a down-to-earth and earnest manner.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:30:33 GMT https://collider.com/stephen-king-stuck-in-love/ The cult-classic '90s animated series Gargoyles is getting a live-action animated adaptation, courtesy of James Wan's Atomic Monster production company. The new series is being developed for Disney Plus. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the long-rumored revitalization of the fan-favorite property is now in development by Annabelle maestro Gary Dauberman, who will write, showrun, and executive produce the series; Atomic Monster will also executive produce.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:11:02 GMT https://collider.com/gargoyles-live-action-gary-dauberman-writing/ For those wondering what to start watching once AHS: Delicate Part One concludes its five-episode run for Part One — FX has released the official trailer for the American Horror Stories 4-episode Huluween event, starting October 26. As opposed to the eerie animated teaser that was released earlier this month, the new trailer for American Horror Stories Season 3 zeroes in on the four-episode event in detail, and it’s just as unsettling.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:11:02 GMT https://collider.com/american-horror-stories-season-3-trailer/ We are days away from Martin Scorsese’s latest feature, Killers of the Flower Moon, based on the book of the same name by David Grann and starring Leonard DiCaprio, Robert de Niro, and Lily Gladstone in leading roles. The movie got a lot of critical acclaim at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, and is being sought after by fans of the director as well as history buffs.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:04:20 GMT https://collider.com/killers-of-the-flower-moon-sneak-peek/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Ballerina

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:32 GMT https://collider.com/netflix-ballerina-ending-explained/ Sir Ian McKellen has had a fruitful and very successful career for decades in both his work on the stage and screen. Ironically, McKellen’s popularity seemed to only heighten in his older years when he took on the role of Gandalf the Grey in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Magneto in the X-Men series.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:32 GMT https://collider.com/ian-mckellen-best-movies-ranked/ One of the best horror movies of last year was The Black Phone from director Scott Derrickson. The dreadful abduction film was based on the short story by Joe Hill and released to a ton of critical acclaim. Now, just in time for Halloween, “The Grabber” has returned in the form of chilling Funko Pops.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:40:21 GMT https://collider.com/black-phone-funko-pops-images/ Cinephiles and collectors heads up, Criterion Collection is adding some gems to its collection come the new year. This has been a good year for movie buffs as the distribution company added an array of modern classics, and restored fan favorites from around the world. January 2024 won’t be any different as Criterion adds features like Trainspotting, Lone Star, Mudbound, and more to its collection.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:34:31 GMT https://collider.com/criterion-january-2024-releases-trainspotting-mudbound/ This holiday season is going to be the perfect time to curl up in your favorite blankets and grab a mug of hot coffee next to your TV screens, because Titanic has finally arrived on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. It’s available to pre-order now on Amazon and Walmart, almost 25 years after it was first released in cinemas.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:31:49 GMT https://collider.com/titanic-4k-ultra-hd-blu-ray-release-date/ Reggaeton takes center stage in Netflix’s upcoming series Neon. Executive produced by Daddy Yankee, the show is a testament to the thriving Latin music industry, and what it means to make it as an artist.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:30:32 GMT https://collider.com/neon-netflix-daddy-yankee-release-date-cast-trailer/ Jada Pinkett Smith has been on everyone's mind since her exclusive interview with TODAY's Hoda Kotb. Jada's new memoir Worthy reveals information about her marriage to legendary actor Will Smith and the late musician Tupac Shakur. Jada and Will have frequently been in the headlines in recent years. In 2016, Will joined Jada in her call to boycott the Academy Awards due to a lack of diversity among nominations. In 2020, during an episode of her talk show Red Table Talk, actors Jada and Will openly discussed her "entanglement" with singer August Alsina that ended years ago. However, Will Smith walking onstage at the Academy Awards to assault comedian Chris Rock in 2022 would be the turning point that would cause fans to divide on who is at fault. Jada's new book, Worthy, gives extensive insight into her perspective and feelings during various moments in her life, but the moments shared with her husband, Will, are missing one thing: reality television cameras.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:30:32 GMT https://collider.com/jada-pinkett-smith-will-smith-reality-show/ Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Loki Season 2, Episode 2.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:30:32 GMT https://collider.com/loki-season-2-avengers-reference/ Next year, Kingsman and X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn will release his next feature, Argylle. The thriller centers on Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), an introverted spy novelist whose world is turned upside down when her fictional stories crash into her real life, pulling Elly into the fast-paced and intense world of espionage. While Vaughn is bringing an original IP to the screen, he was still influenced by other films — most notably the 1980s film Romancing the Stone.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:08:19 GMT https://collider.com/matthew-vaughn-argylle-romancing-the-stone-comments/ As we find ourselves in the heart of the spooky season, there are plenty of horror films making their streaming debut to check out. Not looking to be scared? Don’t fret as there are family comedies, fun action dramedies, a modern riff on the Western, and much more. Whatever type of movie you’re looking for, there is a good chance you’ll find it here.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:34 GMT https://collider.com/streaming-movies-new/ Across nine seasons, NBC's The Office told dozens of hilarious and heartwarming stories. Unlike many sitcoms preceding it, the mockumentary managed to sustain narratives over several episodes, not always tying up conflicts before the credits rolled. For the most part, this was a fruitful approach, as it allowed characters to endure consequences, feel emotions, and grow beyond the constraints of a 30-minute block. However, not all storylines were prolific. Will Ferrell's brief run as Deangelo Vickers, the Schrute Farms spinoff attempt, and Andy Bernard's (Ed Helms) slow fall from grace are just a few arcs that fans look back upon with disapproval. The most ill-fated of them all, though, came in Season 9, with a storyline and character introduction that put much of the series into question.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:33 GMT https://collider.com/the-office-brian-boom-guy-pam/ The decade of the 1980s threw a little bit of everything at us when it came to television genres. There were police procedurals like Hill Street Blues, mindless action fare like The A-Team and Knight Rider, medical dramas including St. Elsewhere, and of course, the uber-popular wealthy family nighttime soaps Dallas, Dynasty, and Falcon Crest. But among all these various styles of hour-long serials, there was one show that stood out from the rest for being the perfect combination of all of them, yet a unicorn unto itself: the Glenn Gordon Caron-created mystery comedy series Moonlighting.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:33 GMT https://collider.com/moonlighting-tv-show/ Bonding while achieving a common goal or just spending enough time together can calm the tension between the worst enemies. Sometimes, despite their differences in motivation and throughout all the trouble and misunderstandings, a pair of characters have great chemistry against all odds.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:00:33 GMT https://collider.com/best-animated-rivals-who-became-friends/ There’s no denying that James Marsters’ blondie baddie vampire Spike was one of the most beloved characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Heck, he was even brought back from the clutches of hell after he saved the world in the series finale to reappear for the final season of Angel. Although two decades have passed since the curmudgeonly vamp appeared on television, he’s back in the new Audible series, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. Catching up with Marsters during a panel at NYCC, Collider’s Maggie Lovitt picked the actor’s brain about who Spike is all these years later.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:59:22 GMT https://collider.com/slayers-a-buffyverse-story-spike-james-marsters-comments/ A few months after Willow was removed from Disney+ shortly after its release, Warwick Davis has criticized the decision through his official social media accounts. The actor reprised his role of the titular character in the 2022 television series, after playing the sorcerer in Ron Howard's 1988 film of the same name. But before audiences had a chance of enjoying the show, the company removed it from its streaming service in what was called a "tax write-off" at the time. Since a physical release of the project wasn't launched before its removal, there currently isn't a legal way to watch the series, erasing months of hard work the cast and crew poured into Willow permanently.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:37:17 GMT https://collider.com/warwick-davis-willow-series-removal-comments/ The WGA strike might've come to an end recently, but the delays in production for many of CBS' procedural dramas will be affecting the fall schedule for a while. Gladly, the channel is rerunning a few episodes from series like NCIS and Yellowstone, as well as relying heavily on reality TV shows like Big Brother and Survivor. In order to help you keep updated on everything that will be on CBS this week, here is a detailed guide with information about when your personal favorites will be airing on TV.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:30:32 GMT https://collider.com/whats-on-cbs-this-week-october-16-22/ Sixteen years after the release of Stardust, Matthew Vaughn is still thinking about the concept he had come up with for the development of a potential sequel. While the original adaptation's box office performance convinced the studio that working on a second film would be a bad idea, the filmmaker was excited to explore more adventures set in a different time from what was seen on the big screen. During an interview with Collider's Maggie Lovitt at this year's edition of New York Comic-Con, the director talked about the ideas he had already set in place for the creation of a sequel to Stardust:

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:29:44 GMT https://collider.com/matthew-vaughn-stardust-sequel-comments/ The first time Charisma Carpenter’s cheerleader Cordelia Chase met Emma Caulfield Ford’s Anya, the latter was still in her vengeance demon prime. Introduced in Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Season 3 episode, “The Wish,” the pair’s meeting turns into one of chaos after Cordelia wishes that Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) never came to Sunnydale. The episode would prove to be a fan-favorite, landing Caulfield Ford a recurring spot on the series that quickly turned into a series regular. “The Wish” aired 25 years ago and now, Carpenter and Caulfield Ford have returned to their roles in an Audible production titled, Slayers: A Buffyverse Story. During a roundtable interview at NYCC, Collider’s Maggie Lovitt spoke with the leading ladies on what it was like returning to their iconic roles, now two decades in the future.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:28:30 GMT https://collider.com/slayers-charisma-carpenter-emma-caufield-buffyverse-comments/ For almost four decades since the Child’s Play franchise has been around, audiences have watched the killer doll known as Chucky (voiced by Brad Dourif) wreak havoc across the country. From Chicago to New York and even Hollywood, nowhere has been safe from the pint-sized slasher’s razor sharp knife. In USA Network and Syfy’s series, Chucky, the doll was back with the first season set in the killer’s hometown of Hackensack, New Jersey, and the second at a Catholic reform school. Making a major (and quite frankly shocking) jump, Season 3 drops Chucky in Washington, DC where he’s managed to infiltrate the first family at the White House. In an interview with Collider’s Britta DeVore, franchise creator, Don Mancini, shared why the most famous home in America made for the perfect setting.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:22:43 GMT https://collider.com/chucky-season-3-white-house-don-mancini-comments/ Back in 1985, when Don Mancini began to pen the script for what would become 1988’s Child’s Play, it’s unlikely that he could’ve imagined just how big the franchise would become. After seven films, Syfy and USA Network greenlit a series based on the possessed killer doll known as Chucky two years ago. Now in its third season, Chucky remains to be a ratings hit, raking in views from new and old fans alike. During an interview with Collider’s Britta DeVore, Mancini shared his thoughts on why, no matter what, Chucky always comes back.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:09:02 GMT https://collider.com/chucky-returns-don-mancini-comments/ While it may not come right out and slap audiences in the face, there’s no doubt that the Child’s Play franchise is a queer one. Don Mancini, the man behind all seven movies and now the three-season-running Syfy, USA Network, and Peacock series, Chucky, has made it a point to create a space within his projects to include the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s the cameo appearance of the legendary icon John Waters or the fact that the main characters - Chucky (Brad Dourif) and Tiffany Valentine (Jennifer Tilly) - have a gender non-conforming kid, now known as GG (Billy Boyd, Lachlan Watson), the franchise has always held space for those looking for representation. Taking things one step further, the series’ main protagonists, Jake (Zackary Arthur) and Devon (Björgvin Arnarson) are a young queer couple, arriving full circle in Mancini’s dedication to the queer community.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:03:49 GMT https://collider.com/chucky-don-mancini-queer-slasher-icon-comments/ We’re still getting over the fact that Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is back after a six-month hiatus, but here we are. As the satire news show gets up to speed with everything they have to cover, we’ve been getting episodes whose main topics are less urgent but still relevant all year long, like… diarrhea. This week’s episode used the uncomfortable and inconvenient bowel movement issue to kick off the topic of food safety. After dissing Taco Bell jar products and Honey Smacks – and its “amphibian pervert” mascot – John Oliver started talking about how the FDA has shortcomings that seriously need to be addressed. The issues start with the entity taking, on average, as much as two months to recall products that have been slated as improper for consumption.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:01:53 GMT https://collider.com/last-week-tonight-john-oliver-fda-episode-health-food/ Released in 2001, Zoolander is a ridiculous exploration and satire of the fashion industry. The comedy is directed by Ben Stiller, who also stars as the titular character — the dimwitted male model having somewhat of an existential crisis. Alongside Stiller, the film features Owen Wilson as Zoolander's rival, Hansel, and Will Ferrell as Mugatu, a wacky fashion designer who carries around a comically placid toy poodle and has a uniquely memorable take on the effects of foamy lattes. Not everyone was as excited about the film's satirical prowess as the western world, however, as according to The Guardian, the film was banned in Malaysia.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:30 GMT https://collider.com/zoolander-banned-malaysia-singapore/ While technology is assuredly a crucial aspect in a great number of science fiction movies that rely heavily on technological advancements to tell their story, some films have seemingly mastered the field of predicting the future much better than others.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:30 GMT https://collider.com/futuristic-sci-fi-movies-outdated-reddit/ Ready to kick off Halloween with Scary Perri’s Horror Series in Los Angeles? It’s no secret Collider’s Perri Nemiroff is a huge horror fan, and to celebrate the spookiest season of all, she’s collaborated with Landmark Theatres to offer movie lovers the chance to see some of her favorite horror films on the big screen, followed by Q&As with the filmmakers. This seasonal series is open to all and tickets can be purchased on Landmark's website for just $5 each, but for a very lucky few Collider readers, we're offering the chance to snag tickets for free! For one of the first screenings, join Perri for Michael Dougherty’s 2007 cult classic anthology film, Trick 'r Treat!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:43:52 GMT https://collider.com/trick-r-treat-screening-michael-dougherty-los-angeles/ An all-star trio of Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, and Gerard Butler are set to headline In the Hand of Dante, a new crime thriller. Martin Scorsese will produce the film, which is now in production. Oscar-nominated director Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) will helm In the Hand of Dante, which is an adaptation of the late Nick Tosches' 2002 novel of the same name, according to Deadline.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:43:21 GMT https://collider.com/oscar-isaac-jason-momoa-gerard-butler-cast-in-the-hand-of-dante/ Writing a bestseller requires a lot of skill, creativity, and a bit of luck, but Jeffrey Wright has found a way to fake it to the big time in the new trailer for American Fiction. The comedy sees Wright playing author Thelonious "Monk" Ellison who is struggling to find the steady success he used to enjoy with his books. When he realizes what's so popular these days, he becomes so disgusted he tries to write his own take on a bestselling "Black book" under another name. The film is one of the year's most anticipated remaining titles, and the trailer shows why, as Monk's plan hilariously backfires.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:42:36 GMT https://collider.com/american-fiction-trailer/ Spoiler Alert for Big Brother 25 week 11's veto competitions!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:31:31 GMT https://collider.com/big-brother-cirie-cory-goodbye-message/ The countdown to Five Nights at Freddy’s has begun. Based on the video game of the same name, the feature will bring the fan favorite animatronics to life on the big screen. Directed by Emma Tammi from a screenplay she co-wrote with Scott Cawthon and Seth Cuddeback, the film will follow Mike (Josh Hutcherson), who gets a job as a night guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and soon come face to face with horrors he could have never imagined. To entice the fans further, the cast and crew talk about the way the animatronics were brought to life in a new featurette.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:31:18 GMT https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-sneak-peek/ Welcome back to Collider Dailies!

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:30:08 GMT https://collider.com/a24-commercial-movies-dailies-podcast/ Paramount+ announced last month that it had acquired the rights to the hit Australian comedy series, Colin From Accounts and was making it available to US audiences. Now in anticipation of its US release date slated for this fall, the streamer is celebrating with a new trailer introducing its prospective new audiences to the characters and plot of the much-loved series. The show is set to debut its first two episodes on the streamer on November 9 followed by two episodes dropped weekly through November 30.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:14:18 GMT https://collider.com/colin-from-accounts-trailer/ Eileen, a 2023 period psychological thriller film directed by William Oldroyd and featuring Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway, has just released a poster. The poster says there is going to be some unease, mystery, anticipation, and some display of violence. The film had its premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year in January.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:04:02 GMT https://collider.com/eileen-movie-poster/ Robyn Dixon managed to outsmart both Andy Cohen and the producers of RHOP last season by keeping her marital woes to herself. It wasn't until the very end of Season 7 that word got out about yet another indiscretion by her then fiancé Juan Dixon. By the time the Karen Huger brought news of Juan having a rumored mistress, Robyn and Juan had already quietly dealt with the infraction and were once again a united, albeit dysfunctional front. Robyn rolled her eyes and acknowledged Juan had inappropriate conversations with a woman but assured the ladies that he was repentant, and the two were back on solid ground headed down the aisle. Andy was visibly irritated by Robyn's disregard for the platform but instead of firing her, she was asked to do a solo interview to accompany the reunion, giving details of the infraction that should've been shared earlier in the season. She was spared ridicule during season 7, but her dishonesty paired with Juan's continued disrespectful behavior and dismissive attitude have worked to make Robyn a target without any allies on the show.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://collider.com/robyn-dixon-real-housewives-of-potomac-season-8/ When fans think of superpowers, they usually think of the awesome ones. Superman can fly and has laser vision; Hulk has superhuman strength and is virtually indestructible; Aquaman can control and manipulate the ocean and speak to the animals. But are all superhero powers this awesome?

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://collider.com/best-superheroes-unique-superpowers-ranked/ When it comes to animated movies, Illumination knows how to hit all the right notes. From the hilarious and lovable minions of Despicable Me to the zany animal characters of Sing, Illumination's movies have a way of bringing out the childlike wonder in all of us. And it's not just children who are drawn to animated movies - adults love them too. Illumination’s most recent film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie expands upon the familiar Mushroom Kingdom and its inhabitants, introducing new elements and characters that surely are a delight to fans. And for those who grew up playing the classic games, there are plenty of nods and references to previous titles, from the iconic music to the witty in-game dialogue, giving adults the chance to not only appreciate it but also share it with their kids.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:35 GMT https://collider.com/migration-illumination-release-date-plot-trailer/ Created by Vivian “VivziePop” Medrano, the 31-minute pilot for this show was released on Medrano’s YouTube account in 2019. It was animated by freelance artists and funded mainly by Medrano’s Patreon followers. The pilot took six months to write, and two years to animate with voiceover. Since its YouTube debut, it has amassed over 79 million views, and has now attracted the interest of A24 and Bento Box Entertainment. The popularity and success of the pilot allowed Medrano to create a spinoff series called Helluva Boss that was released on October 31st, 2020. This series has different characters, but is still in the same setting, focusing less on redemption, and more on the characters and their relationships with each other. Additionally, a music video for the song "Addict" was released in July 2020 that showcases the newer animation and music style that has been adopted since the original pilot went viral. The music video features Angel Dust and Cherri Bomb experiencing their highs and lows with addiction. The video now has over 120 million views.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:45:32 GMT https://collider.com/hazbin-hotel-everything-we-know-a24-adult-animation/ For the last decade, we’ve been living in the world of peak TV. Streamers and premium networks were throwing endless dollars at major TV shows hoping to make the next Breaking Bad or Stranger Things. The result was an odd paradox for viewers and TV writers alike; lots of opportunities to experience or create new art, but there was little in the way of long-term commitment from these new shows. Companies were now enamored with the limited-run TV program, which allowed outfits to not have to commit to long-term writer’s rooms or offer up the opportunity for writers to score significant raises if a show went into multiple seasons. It was a nightmare scenario that was one of many problems with the peak TV landscape pressing enough to inspire the writers to go on strike.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:45:31 GMT https://collider.com/peak-tv-is-over/ The year 2023 marked One Piece as one of the most widely acclaimed anime-to-live-action adaptations to have ever been made. Netflix’s live-action One Piece is already renewed for a season 2 — so if you haven’t already started developing your action figure collection, now is your chance to get started with an exclusive Luffy vinyl figure from Youtooz, now available to pre-order. While fans of the manga and anime are slated to have more than one favorite character, most live-action fans instantly fell in love with Luffy, brought to life by Iñaki Godoy.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:38:15 GMT https://collider.com/one-piece-live-action-luffy-youtooz-figure-images/ Disney is continuing to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary with a new LEGO set showcasing Mickey Mouse's first appearance. ShopDisney.com has unveiled a new LEGO set based on the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie. The set is a free gift to shoppers who spend $150.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:34:28 GMT https://collider.com/steamboat-willie-lego-set/ Sixteen chefs all well-seasoned in the world of Julia Child are about to put their culinary skills to the test in the new five-part tournament Chopped: Julia Child’s Kitchen. Ted Allen will host the five-episode series featuring chefs with a soft spot for Child. Using their skills and artistry they will put a modern spin on Child’s classic recipes. Chopped: Julia Child’s Kitchen premieres Tuesday, November 14th at 8 pm ET on Food Network. With passion and creativity, the chefs will face off in four preliminary rounds for a place in the finale where they will battle it out for the ultimate gastronome grand prize – a $25,000 Julia Child-themed trip to France. Their task will be to put an innovative twist on Julia’s recipes using mystery basket ingredients inspired by her classic French dishes. The competitors will not just be using their culinary skills, but also their knowledge of what makes Julia Child so iconic.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:30:31 GMT https://collider.com/chopped-julia-childs-kitchen-food-network/ The realm of superhero cinema welcomes a thrilling addition to the DC Universe with Blue Beetle, directed by Angel Manuel Soto. Starring Xolo Maridueña, Blue Beetle introduces audiences to Jaime Reyes, the first son of a humble Latino family whose life takes an unexpected turn when an alien object known as the Scarab grants him newfound abilities. As he grapples with his newfound powers, Jaime finds himself navigating the intricate web of responsibilities, all while prioritizing his family above all else.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:15:31 GMT https://collider.com/blue-beetle-box-office-budget/ The Force is strong with a new collectible FX Lightsaber recently revealed at this year's edition of New York Comic-Con, during the panel dedicated to The High Republic. The Star Wars character who the sword belongs to is Stellan Gios, a relevant hero from the High Republic era of the franchise. The collectible lightsaber will be limited to 5,000 copies, meaning that viewers who would love to get their hands on their own replica should hurry in their attempts to get one. The blue blade will resemble the ones seen in the Star Wars Galaxy's Edge sections of some Disney Parks, including the glow and sound effects that have made them quality products. While an exact release date was given for the launch of the project, it will be available for purchase through the official Disney shop.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:09:41 GMT https://collider.com/star-wars-high-republic-lightsaber-stellan-gios-collectible-image/ When talking about horror classics, it’s hard not to mention George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead saga. In particular Dawn of the Dead is arguably the most beloved zombie film ever made with its iconic setting, colorful characters, and compelling commentary. Now, to celebrate the sequel’s 45th anniversary, Dawn of the Dead is returning to theaters just in time for Halloween.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:51:04 GMT https://collider.com/dawn-of-the-dead-returns-to-theaters/ After several years on hiatus, Toho is finally bringing back their most iconic character to the big screen with the release of Godzilla Minus One. With the film soon stomping its way toward cinemas, a brand-new image has been revealed via a special issue of Japanese film magazine SCREENa, shared by the Kaiju News Outlet Twitter account.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:47:18 GMT https://collider.com/godzilla-minus-one-image-magazine-cover/ Although directing The Godfather trilogy is about as great of an achievement as any director could hope for, Francis Ford Coppola would be renowned as one of the greatest filmmakers of all-time even if it weren't for his trio of Mario Puzo adaptations. Outside of gangster films, Coppola has experimented with various genres, from biopics, romantic comedies, family films, and thrillers, showing that The Godfather only represents a fraction of his interests. Coppola’s ambition often got the better of him, and many of his grandest ideas never made it to the production stage. Although Coppola planned to make an adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s highly influential coming-of-age novel On the Road before The Godfather was even published, it was sadly a project that would keep eluding him.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:45:29 GMT https://collider.com/francis-ford-coppola-on-the-road/ After voicing Loki’s Ms. Minutes and helping make it one of the most popular characters from the Marvel series, voice actor Tara Strong has been recast in a project she worked on. The actor was fired from the upcoming animated series Boxtown – a decision that was reached after the actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice her support for Israel and calling the bombing of the Gaza Strip “smart.”

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:37:46 GMT https://collider.com/tara-strong-recast-boxtown/ Matthew Vaughn's upcoming spy thriller Argylle is due for release next year. In the film, Henry Cavill appears as a fictional spy, brought to life by Bryce Dallas Howard's author. A funky and unusual trailer for the movie has been revealed too, and it promises a wild adventure typical of Vaughn's oeuvre, and the good news for fans of the movie is that you're getting more of Cavill's spy than you perhaps expected. Speaking to Collider's Maggie Lovitt, Vaughn admitted the final cut of the film is actually longer than the cut he originally presented, both to executives and test audiences, something which is rather unusual when it comes to big-budget releases but, as the director noted, the extra length allowed the film "room to breathe".

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:29:54 GMT https://collider.com/argylle-final-cut-length-no-deleted-scenes/ Fear and Desire, the first feature of Stanley Kubrick's monumental filmography, is coming to 4K Blu-ray. The 1952 anti-war film languished in obscurity for years before its rediscovery in recent decades. Blu-ray publisher Kino Lorber announced on their Twitter account that Fear and Desire, which they released on home media for the first time a decade ago, is coming in a newly-remastered 4K edition.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:17:36 GMT https://collider.com/stanley-kubrick-fear-and-desire-4k-release/ Since the premiere of The Walking Dead spin-off Daryl Dixon, fans of the zombie-verse have been waiting to see how the show's main protagonist will reunite with his erstwhile counterpart Carol (Melissa McBride). There had been concerns over Carol's involvement in the series following some logistical problems but all of that was squashed much to the delight of fans when Carol's return was teased in episode 5. Season 1's epic finale announced Carol's arrival for the first time in the flesh and now, as we look forward to Season 2 dubbed The Book of Carol, AMC has released a new trailer teasing some zombie-killing action from Carol in the series as she continues her mission to reunite with her long-lost bestie, Daryl.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:17:35 GMT https://collider.com/walking-dead-daryl-dixon-season-2-teaser/ Making it big in the music industry is immensely difficult, but don't tell that to Santi. A rising star of reggaeton played by Tyler Dean Flores, the young artist wants to be the biggest act to ever take on the genre, bringing his friends along for the ride to the top as well. His climb toward fame and glory, and all the pitfalls along the way, will be documented in Netflix's new music comedy Neon from executive producer and "King of Reggaeton" Daddy Yankee. Ahead of the series premiere on October 19, Collider is excited to share an exclusive clip that pairs Flores up with Génesis Rodríguez who plays the pop star Isa who's dipping her toes into the world of reggaeton. She and Santi collaborate on a fire new track, but it's not the easiest recording session.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:08:23 GMT https://collider.com/neon-sneak-peek-tyler-dean-flores-genesis-rodriguez/ It's not often that Killer Croc and Batman find themselves fighting for the same cause. The monstrous villain formerly known as Waylon Jones is a regular fixture in the Caped Crusader's rogues gallery. Still, a softer side to him is occasionally shown within DC Comics. In the upcoming crossover film Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen Part Two, his more empathetic traits are on display thanks to a new clip Collider can exclusively share. Titled "I'm Helping," the footage shows Croc rushing to the aid of a child cornered by the invading Grimm.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:00:31 GMT https://collider.com/justice-league-x-rwby-super-heroes-huntsmen-part-2-sneak-peek/ The late, great Robin Williams' Genie from Disney's Aladdin returns for the Walt Disney Animation Studios' new short film, Once Upon a Studio. The magical studio created Once Upon a Studio to celebrate its 100th anniversary with shorts that pull from Disney's long history and iconic content. Per The Direct, the short sees 543 animated Disney characters brought to life in a whole new world, and these characters would crossover and interact with each other — which, according to producers Brad Simonsen and Yvett Merino, presented its own challenges. Merino expressed that getting hand-drawn characters, like Flounder from The Little Mermaid, and CGI characters like Moana to interact was a hurdle they had to cross to "make them blend seamlessly" as though the two characters were walking and chatting with each other down the studios' hallway.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:49:13 GMT https://collider.com/once-upon-a-studio-robin-williams-genie-return/ It's hard to rank the Disney animated films, and not just because there are so many of them. These are films that mean so much to so many people, that are inherently linked to powerful memories of childhood and have informed what we so many adults consider magical. Ranking their respective strengths and weaknesses becomes as much an investigation of why you loved something as it is to their relative worth as a creative endeavor. (Divorcing yourself of those emotions is mightily challenging.) Still, I tried to do just that, and wanted to share stories from the making of the movies as well, so you know just what went into that film's success (or lack thereof). So, yes, this is a history lesson as much as it’s a critical appraisal. (My primary sources were Disney War by James B. Stewart, Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace, and "Walt Disney" by Neal Gabler, plus the fantastic documentary films Waking Sleeping Beauty and Walt and El Grupo. I heartily recommend them all.)

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:45:30 GMT https://collider.com/disney-animated-movies-ranked/ The Chosen, the faith-based surprise hit and one of the most-watched shows in the world is all set to make a big-screen splash — this time fans will get a chance to see Season 4 early, exclusively in theaters. The Chosen, which stars Jonathan Roumie and Elizabeth Tabish in titular roles, has been consistently topping charts on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix and is a prime-time favorite on The CW. The series was previously screened in theaters for its Season 3 premiere and finale. However, it’s the first time ever that a show has “chosen” to release its complete season in theaters first.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:45:21 GMT https://collider.com/the-chosen-season-4-theatrical-release/ On a recent episode of the Collider Dailies podcast, Perri Nemiroff and Steve Weintraub chatted with guest, Tim Miller, the director behind the first Deadpool movie and Terminator: Dark Fate. Miller is an avid comic book fan and a passionate filmmaker, as well as a producer and writer, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for a short titled Gopher Broke in 2005. But even before Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool, Miller co-founded Blur Studio, a production company that focuses primarily on CG visual effects and animation, and that has had their hands in some big titles, from Halo and Star Wars in the gaming community to Marvel projects, and more. Having donned many hats within the industry, Miller was the perfect first guest to our new podcast.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:43:28 GMT https://collider.com/tim-miller-comic-book-movies-best-served-cold-interview/ In yet another blend of anticipation and horror this season, the upcoming thriller Clawfoot, written by April Wolfe and directed by Michael Day, has unveiled its sinister poster and several first-look images. The poster features Awake’s Francesca Eastwood in a bathtub with blood on her hair while the first-look images, shared by Bloody Disgusting, are a combination of terror, seduction, and more blood, featuring Milo Gibson, Olivia Culpo, and Eastwood.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:37:46 GMT https://collider.com/clawfoot-movie-images-poster/ Scott Pilgrim vs. The World has become a cult classic. Based on the Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was adapted for the big screen in 2010. The visionary director, Edgar Wright (Il), brings the novels to life by crafting one of the most entertaining films of the last 15 years.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:30:30 GMT https://collider.com/scott-pilgrim-netflix-anime-voice-cast-plot-release/ Elizabeth Debicki takes center stage in these first look photos from part one of The Crown's final season, which sees Princess Diana's turbulent life come to a tragic end in a Paris tunnel. The images, released by Netflix, show off Diana's final days as she splits her time between being a doting mother to her sons, William and Harry, and spending time with her latest beau, Dodi Fayed. Speaking about her starring role in this season, Debicki (Princess Diana) said: “I think it’s a really unique challenge as an actor, to portray those days. I really just trusted in Peter Morgan’s emotional blueprint that he created for us to follow. It’s his interpretation and I think it made emotional sense to me, so I clung to that. Because, obviously, it’s devastating and it’s fraught and we can never know.”

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:20:03 GMT https://collider.com/the-crown-season-6-images-part-1/ Last year, it was announced that Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio would be collaborating yet again on the harrowing drama, The Wager. The film will make the seventh time the duo have worked together, most recently in Killers of the Flower Moon, which will be released in theatres later this week.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:05:58 GMT https://collider.com/martin-scorsese-next-movie-the-wager/ Nobody can predict which movies are going to be hits. While there are always factors that help a film's chances (such as being part of a pre-established franchise such as the MCU), other successes seemingly come out of nowhere, such as the recent massive financial haul for Top Gun: Maverick. Studios try their best to green-light movies they think provide the best chance of positive box office results, but sometimes it does not go to plan.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:31 GMT https://collider.com/recent-movies-will-become-cult-classics/ Last night returned with the adventures of our beloved albeit cynical genius scientist Rick and his timid grandson Morty as Rick and Morty kicked off its seventh season. This premiere marked a significant shift, as it was the first episode without the involvement of co-creator and star Justin Roiland. Roiland's association with the show came to an end in early 2023 when he was dismissed by Adult Swim amidst allegations of sexual assault. Although the charges were subsequently dropped due to insufficient evidence, additional allegations since surfaced in September.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:50:51 GMT https://collider.com/rick-and-morty-season-7-new-voice-actors/ Wes Craven’s Scream has become a staple in the horror genre. It not only revolutionized the horror-comedy sub-genre but also gave us a thrilling whodunnit and a new horror icon in the process. Its success, of course, went on to spawn a franchise, much like Craven’s most famous work, A Nightmare on Elm Street. Scream now has six movies under its belt, with a seventh underway. The series is rich with lore, each film connecting back to the original in some way, whether it be a direct reference, a bloodline, or, as is usually the case, going back to the franchise’s final girl Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell). But despite the copious amounts of lore and callbacks to the 1996 original, the franchise never once went back in time in the form of a prequel, which feels like a rather missed opportunity. It would be rather impossible to go back and make a prequel to Scream now, as the cast has obviously aged in the nearly 30 years since its release, and casting new actors in the iconic roles just wouldn’t work. Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard are perfect fits for their characters of Billy and Stu (respectively), and you definitely can’t recast Sidney Prescott, so a prequel likely wouldn’t go well nowadays. But had the idea come about in the years after the original, there was a lot that could’ve been done to deepen the lore of that first movie.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:45:29 GMT https://collider.com/scream-franchise-prequel/ We’re more than ready to jump in the next over-the-top mystery that detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is going to solve, and director and screenwriter Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) is finally making it happen. In an interview to The Wrap, the filmmaker talked about the pace he’s working on Knives Out 3, and admitted that he has to buckle down.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:42:27 GMT https://collider.com/rian-johnson-knives-out-3-update/ Despite the glowing critical response that it surprisingly earned, Saw X is still mostly playing like the 10th installment of a long-running horror franchise. The film’s box office performance doesn’t immediately suggest that it has been able to lure general audiences toward its unique brand of gory thrills, but that being said, it’s still delivering solid returns on a minimal investment.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:21:40 GMT https://collider.com/saw-x-global-box-office-71-million/ Jon Hamm seems to be going all in with his detective roles. The upcoming animated sitcom, Grimsburg, will see the Mad Men star slipping into his investigative shoes once again, voicing the role of ace detective Marvin Flute. Created by Catlan McClelland and Matthew Schlissel, the series follows Marvin, the greatest detective ever in the fictional town of Grimsburg, who has a hard time figuring out his own family. Although Hamm has played detectives and government agents in several films earlier, including 2022’s Confess, Fletch and 2023's Maggie Moore(s), his role in Grimsburg is one of the rarer ones on the small screen.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:16:30 GMT https://collider.com/grimsburg-animated-series-cast-plot-creators-fox/ While domestic audiences have been largely unenthusiastic about A Haunting in Venice — the third installment in director-star Kenneth Branagh’s series of murder mystery movies based on the novels of Agatha Christie, the film is staying afloat thanks to a respectable turnout in international markets. The movie is still probably going to end its global run as the lowest-grossing entry in the trilogy, but at least it managed to save face by passing the $100 million mark at the worldwide box office.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:11:49 GMT https://collider.com/a-haunting-in-venice-global-box-office-106-million/ With the inception of Disney+, the production giant has removed almost all Disney content from Netflix, including all animated features. When it comes to selecting the next family movie night or G-rated movie binge, it can be difficult to sift through the features designed solely for younger audiences, alienating older children and adults from enjoying the story. Like all genres of ratings and films, there are ones that are worth the watch and ones that are not.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:30 GMT https://collider.com/best-g-rated-movies-on-netflix-right-now/ Apple TV+ is bringing horror for the whole family to its catalog with Curses!, a spooky new animated series from DreamWorks. The show promises to be a gateway into horror as it follows two kids and their mom on a quest to save their dad from a generations-long family curse. A new trailer released today teases how this modern family's life gets flipped upside down as they face down their ancestor's dark past and a whole host of ghouls and ghosts on their journey.

]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:20:38 GMT https://collider.com/curses-series-trailer/ It makes sense that this week’s Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is doing gangbusters in overseas markets, considering just how accessible the film has made the pop-superstar’s smash hit concert to audiences that perhaps didn’t get the chance to watch it live. In addition to its record-breaking performance at the domestic box office, The Eras Tour did equally excellent business worldwide, as it began the first leg of its international rollout.

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