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Warning: this article will containspoilersforAvengers: Endgame. It turns out the Ancient One’s return inAvengers: Endgamewas a bit of a complicated process, but one that was extremely crucial to the end product. Tilda Swinton originated the role in 2016’sDoctor Strangeand, given how her journey concluded in that movie, it seemed like her time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe was over. However, as those who have seen Marvel’s latest can attest to, that isn’t the case....

The sports drama filmThe Way Back, starring Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, and Michaela Watkins, and directed by Gavin O’Connor, will be made available for Digital streaming March 24 at the price of $19.99. Released on March 6 in theaters, the Coronavirus quarantine has forced the film’s producer’s hand in pushing for an early digital release, as explained by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “With audiences largely unable to view films in theatrical release under current circumstances, we have decided to provide the alternative of early digital ownership of our currently released titles to people looking for great entertainment options....

It looks like we may have some of the first potential details for the upcomingBlack Widowsolo movie. It’s best to take anything we’re hearing right now about this movie with a grain or two of salt, as Marvel Studios hasn’t even officially announced that it’s happening. But at this point, it’s a pretty poorly kept secret that looks to be a sure thing. Now, we’re getting word that the long-awaitedBlack Widowsolo movie will be a prequel, taking place prior to theevents of the character’s introductioninIron Man 2....

Captain Marvelmade Kevin Smith cry. That shouldn’t really come as a surprise to anybody, but this is a different situation this time around. There are SPOILERS forCaptain Marvelbelow, so don’t read ahead if you haven’t seen the movie yet. Smith is now officially a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, thanks to the Stan Lee cameo written by directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. In the Lee cameo, the comic legend is sitting on a train reading a script for Smith’sMallrats, which he also had a cameo in, reading his lines when Carol Danvers comes up to him and gives him a smile....

Academy Award-winning directorDanny Boyle, who almost helmed the recentNo Time to Die, has offered his choices for who should next play 007 following the conclusion of Daniel Craig’s legacy. Boyle, who walked away fromNo Time to Diefollowing creative differences, named his first choice for the nextJames BondasMenandI May Destroy Youstar Paapa Essiedu, with his close second choice beingThe Batmanstar Robert Pattinson. In an interview withEsquire, Danny Boyle talked excitedly about the idea of an actor such as Paapa Essiedu, who is best known forI May Destroy You, Murder on the Orient Express, Gangs of London, and Alex Garland’s latest horror outingMen, slipping on the 007 tux....

As the festive period continues, the never ending debate about the “Christmas movie” status ofDie Hardhas now seemingly been settled for good – at least in San Diego County. While the Christmastime-setBruce Willisaction movie, with its Let it Snow closing number, has been the subject of dramatically opposing opinions when it comes to its place in the pantheon of festive favorites, it seems that San Diego board of supervisors chairman Nathan Fletcher has taken steps to start making it all official....

While speaking toThe Film Stage, directorRichard Kellyshared his thoughts on potentially revisiting his 2009 psychological thrillerTheBoxand revealed that he’d be interested in releasing an extended cut of the movie. The Boxstarred James Marsden, Cameron Diaz, and Frank Langella. Unlike some of Kelly’s films which feature complex storylines,The Box (which is based on the 1970 short story “Button, Button by Richard Matheson) offers a fairly straightforward tale. The movie follows Norma (played by Diaz) and Arthur (played by Marsden) who receive a box from a mysterious stranger (played by Langella) who promises the married couple $1 million if they press the button within the box....

When it comes to video-game-to-screen adaptations, no other movie universe holds a candle toResident Evil. Since 2002, the franchise has spawned seven live-action movies starring Milla Jovovich as the zombie-slaying, multiple-gun-wielding, close-combat femme fatale Alice. Created by Paul W.S. Anderson,Resident Evilhas become the most successful and longest-running franchise in its genre. Keeping this high-grossing universe alive, the latest installment in the series,Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City,veers off sharply to the left with an entirely new cast and director....

Perhaps the greatest filmmaker in the illustrious history of Chinese cinema isWong Kar-wai. He’s known for various recurring methods of filmmaking, fromnonlinear narrativesand slow-motion camera shots to off-center frames and saturated color palettes. Near the end of the 1980s, he debuted withAs Tears Go By(1988). It received widespread praise upon release and is still held in high regard today. His next project wasDays of Being Wild(1990), followed by two films in the same year:Chungking Express(1994) andAshes of Time(1994)....

Ever since production started earlier this summer on Sony’s highly-anticipatedGhostbustersreboot, we’ve seen a number of set photos featuring the main stars,Kristen Wiig,Melissa McCarthy,Leslie JonesandKate McKinnon. We haven’t seen any members of the supporting cast, though, until now, withJust Jaredrevealing our first look atChris Hemsworthwearing a fullGhostbusterscostume. When we first reported on his casting back in June, it was revealed that the actor will play theGhostbusters' receptionist, but this photo seems to indicate that he’s part of their team....

We have some sad news to pass along for animal lovers andFuller Housefans alike, as the Fuller family dog Cosmo has passed away. According to a tweet from theFuller HouseTwitter account, Cosmo died unexpectedly after having complications from a recent surgery. “There will never be another quite like our boy. We’ll miss him forever,” the tweet reads, accompanied by some photos of Cosmo’s most memorable moments on the series. As the dog was a puppy in the show’s first season which was filmed in the summer of 2015, we can surmise that he was just four years old....

It’s already been a good week forGame of Thronesfans, with the debut of newGame of Thrones Season 7 photos, which featured a new glimpse at one of Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) massive dragons, and a chilling new motion poster featuring the one enemy all of Westeros should fear, the Night’s King. At long last, today finally brings a new trailer with exciting footage that shows the Great War is finally upon us....

Last week, Disney XD debuted two sneak peek videos for the upcomingGuardians of the Galaxy, which focused on Star-Lord in the newanimated TV series. Today, the studio has released a brief trailer that brings back the popular song “Hooked on a Feeling” byBlue Swede, which was prominently featured in theGuardians of the Galaxylive-action blockbuster movie that hit theaters one year ago. The show’s one-hour premiere on September 26 will head back to Knowhere, where fans will learn more about Star-Lord’s past....