Spider-Man was a big get for Marvel Studios. Disney and Marvel had wanted to use the character in one of their movies for the past few years, but it seemed less and less likely that would ever happen, as Sony was setting up a massive shared universe for Peter Parker and friends. As luck would have it, at least where Marvel and Disney were concerned,The Amazing Spider-Man 2turned out to be a flop....

After Warner Bros. debutedMan of Steelin 2013, most were expecting a sequel of some kind. But no one saw the studio’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceannouncement coming just a few months later at Comic Con.Man of Steelfared well at the box office, with $668 million worldwide, but it had its fair share of detractors, with many fans calling out the excessive destruction during the climactic Metropolis battle withGeneral Zod(Michael Shannon). While promoting Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice withEntertainment Weekly, Superman himself,Henry Cavill, revealed the “excuse” he gave for theMan of Steel’s destructive ending....

For many, childhood was marked by a specific set of films. These films were often darker than today’s children’s movies and contained puppets and animatronics that actors could interact with. But some havebeen remadeor have had modern sequels created to try and grab onto their decades-old hype. But notThe NeverEnding Story. The NeverEnding Story told afantastic tale and brought both laughs and tears. Yet all these years later, nobody has attempted to remake it....

Despite a shaky start, the video game adaptation ofSonic the Hedgehoghas been both well-received by critics and done incredibly well at the box office. With a sequel looking highly likely, fans of the video game on which the movie is based are still wondering why the longtime supporting character, Knuckles, does not make an appearance. Luckily for them, director Jeff Fowler does have a reason why the red echidna was left out of proceedings....

When directorPaul Feig’s all-femaleGhostbustersreboot was first announced, there was speculation that this project would not have any connection to the originalGhostbusters franchise. It seems that is not the case now, with a newBoston Heraldreport revealing the beloved green ghostSlimerwill make an appearance, alongside starsKristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Leslie JonesandKate McKinnon. Yesterday, we also reported thatKristen WiigandMelissa McCarthy’s characters have written a book claiming ghosts are real, setting up the main storyline of this remake....

Army of the Deadhas become a pretty significant hit for Netflix, and director Zack Snyder is already sharing his plans for a potential sequel. After seemingly completing his journey with DC, Snyder is looking for the next big thing - and theArmy of the Deadfranchise may be his best avenue forward. The ending of the film definitely hinted at bigger things to come, and if fans want a sequel, they will likely get one....

The “evil clown” featureClown in a Cornfieldhas landed in theaters, givinghorrorfans another reason to be scared of the circus performers. And if you think Frendo, the clown wielding chainsaws and knives, is just another pale imitation of those who have come before him, then perhaps the recent comments by starKevin Durandwill convince you otherwise. He was asked where Frendo stands when compared to other wicked clowns in the horror movie universe, and his answer shouldn’t be a surprise....

After years of waiting,David Corenswetis now all set to take to the skies as the Man of Steel in James Gunn’sSupermanreboot. The reviews from critics have now emerged, with theDCUtake on the superhero icon having now received a rating onRotten Tomatoes. So, isSupermanthe cinematic iteration of the character that fans have been longing for? Or does the Man of Tomorrow come crashing down with a rotten thud? WhileRotten Tomatoes is not the be-all and end-allwhen it comes to movie criticism, it has become a quick and simple way for fans to gauge whether something has succeeded or failed....

After starting things off this year on a mediocre note withCaptain America: Brave New World, Marvel turned things around completely withThunderbolts*, one of their best-reviewed films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s hard to believe that the film kicked off the summer movie season back in early May, as we’ve been gifted with a plethora of tentpole releases that defined summer moviegoing, but it still stands as one of the best films released during the action-packed season....

There was a time when movie stars making the move to TV was essentially a death knell for their careers on the big screen, but times have changed. Over the last few years, we have seen TV show budgets balloon to rival those of blockbuster movies. Storytelling has become more audacious and layered, the scale of shows has widened exponentially, and A-list actors have pivoted to the small screen, which has emerged as a viable career choice for them....

The idea that the greatest enemy of some hero is themselves isa common trope in stories. It often reflects a part of the hero’s journey where deep self-reflection is necessary, so that the hero may understand themselves, conquer their last remaining fears or insecurities, and emerge out the other side ready to take on the villain and triumph. The situation is often used quite literally to display the more metaphorical act of the hero confronting their inner conflict....

Bibliophiles and thriller fans are excited about Netflix’s soon-to-air series. Sarah Vaughan’s best-selling bookAnatomy of a Scandalis all set to takeNetflixby storm. The gripping scandal that involves British powerholders is now a major Netflix series that will arrive this month. Developed byBig Little Liescreator David E. Kelly andHouse of Cardsshowrunner Melissa James Gibson,Anatomy of a Scandalwill be yet another nail-biter that unveils the hideous truths behind the innocent masks. LikeBig Little Lies, the new series will also confront the issues of sexual assault and trauma....

Andrew Garfield has some very high praise for hisSpider-Mansuccessor. Originally, Sam Raimi brought Spidey to life on the big screen with a trilogy of movies starring Tobey Maguire. Garfield then suited up for the role inThe Amazing Spider-Manand its sequel, playing a new incarnation of Peter in a different timeline. These days, Tom Holland plays the live-action web-slinger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, set to lead his third solo movie inSpider-Man: No Way Home....