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Netflix has dropped the trailer forRattlesnake. The horror thriller is the latest from1922director Zak Hilditch. The story focuses on a single mother accepting the help of a mysterious woman after her daughter is bitten by a rattlesnake. When the bite is magically fixed, she finds herself making an unthinkable deal to repay her debt. The trailer offers some twists and turns in this tale, which looks very much in the style of Hilditch’s last effort with the streaming platform....

Now that Marvel and Sony’sSpider-Man: Homecomingis a bona fide hit, heading into its second weekend, some new posters have surfaced that celebrate the movie’s 1980s influences.Tom Hollandrevealed in a previous interview that he essentially based Peter Parker on Marty McFly from the iconicBack to the Futuremovies, after his director Jon Watts gave him and the cast a number of 1980s movies to watch, in preparation for this 1980s-influenced superhero movie. These three new posters take these 1980s influences to a new level, bringing Spidey and some of his friends into iconic poster designs....

The Four Horsemen return for a second mind-bending adventure inNow You See Me 2. This sequel elevates the limits of their stage illusion to new heights, taking them around the globe. One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, the illusionists resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry, a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet....

Westworldstar Jeffrey Wright is one of those actors who seems to always be busy. As well as appearing in all seasons of the sci-fi drama, including the fourth which has currently recommenced filming after being halted by an outbreak of Covid-19, he is about to be heard in Marvel’sWhat If…?series on Disney+ as the voice of The Watcher, but it is next year’s shift to DC that many people are interested in as he appears as Commissioner Gordon alongside Robert Pattinson’sThe Batman....

Is Rosario Dawson truly playing Ahsoka Tano inThe Mandalorianseason 2? At the very least, it sounds like this is certainly something that is on the table, but theDaredevilandClerks IIactress isn’t ready to confirm anything. At least not yet. But she certainly hints that it’s a strong possibility. Several reports have suggested thatRosario Dawsonwas set to play Ahsoka, a fan-favorite character fromThe Clone Warsanimated series, inThe Mandalorian, marking her live-action debut. In a recent interview, Dawson addressed the rumors, first saying thatStar WarsandStar Trekare the two universes she is most interested in joining....

FollowingThe Walking Dead Season 8 Comic-Con trailerthat was unveiled last week during the show’s annual Hall H panel, AMC has released four new photos from the upcoming season, slated to debut on Sunday, October 22 at 9 PM ET on AMC. The photos features characters from both sides of the impending “All Out War,” as they get ready for battle. The photos include Rick (Andrew Lincoln), Daryl (Norman Reedus), Carol (Melissa McBride), Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Dwight (Austin Amelio), Eugene (Josh McDermitt), Michonne (Danai Gurira), Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Tara (Alanna Masterson)....

Having played the role of Scotty in theStar Trekfranchise since the 2009 reboot of the sci-fi franchise,Simon Pegghas come to appreciate the fans of the show. During a recent interview withSiriusXM, theShaun of the Deadactor was asked about his time working on various franchises such asStar Trek, Star WarsandDoctor Who, and specifically which of the franchises had the hardest fans to please. Although creating additions to any long-standing franchise, or rebooting the show or movie entirely is always going to annoy some people, Pegg was full of praise for Trekkies for being so inclusive of the characters that appear in the franchise....

Sony is bringing a live-action version of its Spider-Man characters to the small screen in several all-new TV series. According to half of the Lord and Miller duo, there are even more Marvel TV shows in the works than the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con let on. In April, the creators behindSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versesigned a five-year overall television deal with Sony Pictures Television to create original content. Under the deal, the duo can develop their own projects as well as supervise other writers' projects....

Star Trek: Discoveryannounces additional cast members joining the series asKlingons:Chris Obi,Shazad LatifandMary Chieffo.Chris Obiwill star as “T’Kuvma,” the Klingon leader seeking to unite the Klingon houses.Shazad Latifwill star as “Kol,” the Commanding Officer of the Klingons and protégé of T’Kuvma.Mary Chieffowill star as “L’Rell,” the Battle Deck Commander of the Klingon ship. Obi, Latif and Chieffo join previously announced cast membersMichelle Yeoh,Doug JonesandAnthony Rapp.Doug Joneswill star as “Lt. Saru,” a Starfleet Science Officer and a new alien species to the Star Trek universe....

A brand new trailer forStar Wars Resistanceseason 2 is here. This provides our first real look at this show’s sophomore season, which brings the action back to the Colossus with Kaz and the gang. And, in something of a surprise move, it’s been revealed by Lucasfilm that this will be the final season of the animated series. Based on this first trailer, the short-lived show set within a galaxy far, far away is going to go out with an action-packed bang....

Dodging brain damage and collapsed lungs, the scrappystunt communityis facing a new dilemma; this time, however, it’s an existential threat. Seldom acknowledged by the most prestigious ceremonies in Hollywood, stuntpeople experienced a rare moment in the sun afterThe Fall Guy’s Ryan Gosling lobbied on behalf of the profession, stating they deserved their own Oscar category like any other important position on a film set. The timing, however, is ironic. After a thankless century of entertaining the masses under their belts, putting their limbs and lives on the line, the sketchy world of stunt work is well on its way to extinction....

The idea of someone being a full blown movie star is somewhat of an elusive thing these days. Frankly, there just aren’t that many of them left anymore. You haveTom Cruise,Leonardo DiCaprio,Dwayne Johnsonand of course,Will Smith. MaybeSmith’s star power isn’t what it once was, but withSuicide Squadlooking at a massive opening weekend, he should be right back on top. As it turns out, even big stars likeSmithare still prone to being star struck in the right situation, andSuicide SquadgaveWill Smithone of those freak out moments....

The role of any critic isn’t easy. They shoulder the responsibility of bridging art and audience, serving as both interpreter and evaluator. We’re human (mostly), so personal taste will inevitably color perspective, and emotions will create connection and keep things from being wholly objective (and fortunately, from being dull). However, the most respected critics are mindful of this while examining a film’s technical merit, cultural significance, and artistic achievements, daring to challenge whatever’s flawed and push for excellence....