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In the diverse sphere of cinema, few genres can match the sheer adrenaline rush that a goodmartial artsmovie provides. These little action-packed gems are a subgenre of a broader movie category, but they’re unique in the sense that they showcase traditional Chinese art in all its technical finesse and unbridled intensity. At their core, martial arts movies are more than justa series of expertly choreographed fight scenes. They often have a narrative that creates a backbone for the jaw-dropping action....

Movies offer us a temporary escape from the doldrums of daily life, and that’s usually why they appeal to us so much.A chance to relax and relinquish rationalityto their worlds; one where the ordinary gives way to fantastical wonders, and realms where reality can be shaped as far as a filmmaker’s imagination can stretch it. While many movies go to great lengths to ensure everything they depict is as accurate as possible, it’s also very common for filmmakers to take liberties with the truth....

Cinema and literature often walk with hands held tight, and some of the bestOscar-winning movies of all time are based on great books. Adapting a story is much more than simply translating it to the big screen. Each type of art has its own distinctive advantage, and while books enable a deep dive into the subconscious, movies must rely on the power of the images to convey emotion, empathy, and depth....

Cue the beeps, asa movie adaptation of the behemoth action series hit24is in the works. The original show starredKiefer Sutherlandas no-nonsense US counter-terrorist federal agent Jack Bauer, and reports have revealed thata new adventure is now “in early development” courtesy of 20th Century Studios. As perVariety, it is currently unknown whether the movie adaptation of24will bring back Bauer for more, or whether it will focus on a new cast of characters....

Today, the gods shined down on Comic-Con fans as STARZ released the first live action trailer forAmerican Godsduring the series' debut Comic-Con panel. Also, making a veryspecial appearancewasKristin Chenowethwho graced the stage as it was announced she will star in the role of Easter. Once known as Ostara, goddess of spring, Easter still embraces the jelly beans and chocolate bunnies associated with the holiday that bears her name, in an effort to stay relevant....

Following thefirst look photothat directorDavid F. Sandbergrevealed yesterday, the first trailer forAnnabelle 2has arrived today. This trailer gives us our first look atMiranda Otto’s character, along with a sneak peek at Annabelle’s origins. We don’t know when the first full trailer will arrive, but this footage hints that this follow-up could be just as terrifying as the original. InAnnabelle 2, several years after the tragic death of their little girl, a dollmaker and his wife welcome a nun and several girls from a shuttered orphanage into their home, soon becoming the target of the dollmaker’s possessed creation, Annabelle....

After a strong festival run with wins and nominations from around the world, director Harley Wallen’sAsh and Bonehas been picked up for distribution by upcoming horror label Deskpop Entertainment for a futuretheatricaland home entertainment now.The deal was negotiated by Cyfuno Ventures, sales agent for the Jamie Bernadette-starring feature. Check out this horror thrillerabout a rebellious teen who gets taught a lesson. “It was really important to find the right distributor forAsh and Bone” says director and actor Harley Wallen....

Avengers: Infinity Warhas screened for critics and they’ve officially started to weigh in on the Marvel Studios epic. Those who have any doubts about the upcoming event need not be worried, as the movie has officially been certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes. While that by no means ensures thateveryone will love the movie, it is a good indicator that many fans are going to have themselves a good time with it....

The Mandaloriancreator Jon Favreau shared some concept art of the show’s beloved “Baby Yoda” character, and the illustration is just as incredibly adorable. Just two episodes into the newStar Warsseries on Disney+, an infant of Yoda’s species has stolen the show by becoming its most talked about character. With fans on social media making it clear they can’t get enough of the most precious little creature fromStar Warscanon, Favreau took to Twitter to reveal some early concept art of the character....

Disney’sBeauty and the Beastis a lavish spectacle. Fans of the classic cartoon will be very happy with this live-action update. It’s pretty much an exact retelling with a slightly deeper dig at a backstory. The film is a wall to wall musical. Characters break into song accompanied by intricate choreography and first rate visual effects. There is a twenty-first century update with a racially mixed cast and sly inferences tohomosexuality. The major drawback is the total lack of surprise....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehad concluded Phase 4 and the release ofAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawill kick off Phase 5. While reviews forAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniahave been mixed, one standout of the reviews is Jonathan Majors' performance as the villain Kang the Conqueror. This is certainly a good sign as Kang is set to be the primary villain across the upcoming wave of Marvel films now titled The Multiverse Saga. Kang will be the primary villain inAvengers: The Kang Dynastyset for release in 2025....

Freshly released from prison after serving more than two years behind bars, Bill Cosby may be setting his sights on a return to stand-up comedy. In 2018, Cosby was sentenced to serve 3-10 years for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand at his Pennsylvania home in 2004. This week,Bill Cosby was freedafter the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that he hadn’t had a fair trial, noting that the decision wasn’t based on his guilt or innocence....

Recent rumors ofCaptain America’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universeseem to have been greatly exaggerated. Back in January, a bombshell report broke suggesting that Chris Evans was poised to pick up the shield once again, returning to the MCU fold. The actor personally poured a bit of cold water on the situation already. Now, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has personally shot down those rumors as well. Kevin Feige has recently been making the press round to promote the release ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier....