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The story of The Book of Boba Fett continues with “Chapter 4: The Gathering Storm”. This episode continues the series’s nonlinear structure with one present-day timeline following Boba’s new life as a crime lord and a past timeline taking place after he escaped from the Sarlacc Pit. The series has gotten off to a slow start, and despite continuing a few of those issues, the episode is a minor improvement over Chapter 3 and offers an inkling of promise for the future.The e

"If you could die at any moment, what do you leave behind?" That's the important question at the core of this documentary – because that's what the filmmakers were wondering when they were putting it together. Fire of Love is an extraordinary new documentary feature premiering at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by doc filmmaker Sara Dosa (of The Seer and the Unseen and The Last Season previously), the film tells the story of Katia & Maurice Krafft – two world famo

"What color do you see when you think about yourself?" This entrancing animated short film is worth 15 minutes of your time to watch. It will make you question your own thoughts about love and romance… The Windshield Wiper is the latest animated short made by Spanish animator / filmmaker Alberto Mielgo - best known for directing the short The Witness for Netflix's "Love, Death & Robots" series (which has the same style as this). The Windshield Wiper is a very personal and particular

After years of rumors of the return of hit Jim Henson-produced series Fraggle Rock in either series or film form, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is finally here. We’re happy to report that the series not only matches the spirit of the original but also expands upon it in all the ways a modern-day reboot should.
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Here are five ways Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock is a reboot done right:
1. A More Vibrant and Detailed Aesthetic

Fans are highly anticipating the upcoming Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero anime film, but a running joke has centered on the film’s somewhat repetitive name. In a recent statement, series creator Akira Toriyama commented on the title of the film.
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Toriyama’s statement came in the latest issue of the V Jump magazine for March 2022. Amongst other news from the upcoming film, Toriyama sent in a statement

Another delay for these two highly anticipated action movie sequels. Paramount Pictures and Skydance have confirmed an extra year delay for the back-to-back next Mission: Impossible movies. The next two sequels, directed again by filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie (of both Mission: Impossible 5 & 6 - Rogue Nation & Fallout, Jack Reacher, The Way of the Gun), were filmed back-to-back and will be released back-to-back. The rumor is that this means the storyline will play out between both mov

"This could change everything. I can write without feeling guilty." Juno Films has released the official US trailer for an acclaimed Danish biopic titled The Pact, which originally opened in theaters in Denmark last year. The film examines the intense friendship between Karen Blixen, the Danish author best known for her autobiographical novel "Out of Africa" (written under the pen name "Isak Dinesen") and Thorkild Bjørnvig, a young and promising poet. She offers him a Faustian bargain an

A24 and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Alex Garland are teaming up once again for Civil War, a new action film starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Stephen McKinley Henderson.
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Details on the film are being kept under wraps, but A24 describes the film as “an action epic” that takes place in a near-future America. Civil War comes from an original screenplay that Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) wrote. A24 will prod

Paramount+ has debuted a brand new Star Trek: Picard Season 2 trailer for the upcoming return of the hit sci-fi drama series, which will be available for streaming starting on March 3. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode-long second season will drop weekly on Thursdays.
The video continues to tease the reunion between the former Starfleet admiral and Q, who brings him into an alternate reality. It also provides us with our first look at EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg&rs

Hilary Duff was set to revive her legendary role as Lizzie McGuire in a reboot series for Disney, but in late 2020, plans for the series were scrapped. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Duff spoke on the reboot, and what its future may hold.
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Duff was asked about the series — which was canceled due to Duff and Disney reportedly having creative disagreements on the character of Lizzie McGuire — and

SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters is the latest NeoGeo Pocket Color title to make its way to Nintendo Switch. Inspired by the classic fighting games that saw the SNK and Capcom rosters duke it out, the game replaces fast-paced action with card battles, which is perfect for a handheld title. Whether you were a Fatal Fury fan or want to have Ryu and Mega Man on your team, the game features 300 cards that are filled with iconic gaming characters and more than a few obscure ones that will send

The CW has released the promo for Walker Episode 2.09, titled “Sucker Punch,” featuring Serano being released on bail, putting the Walker family in danger.
The episode will air on Thursday, January 27, and will be available to stream on The CW app and CWTV.com the following day.
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“When he hears that Serano (guest star Henderson Wade) is out on bail, Dan (guest star Dave An

Both Mission: Impossible 7 and Mission: Impossible 8 have been delayed once again.
The Tom Cruise action films will now release in 2023 and 2024. Mission: Impossible 7 will launch on July 13, 2023, which is quite the delay from the previous September 30, 2022, release date. Meanwhile, Mission: Impossible 8 has been moved from July 7, 2023, to June 28, 2024.
“After thoughtful consideration, Paramount Pictures and Skydance have decided to postpone the release dates for Mi

Critical Role has officially announced the full line-up of guest stars who will be joining Prime Video’s upcoming adult-animated fantasy series The Legend of Vox Machina. Coming off from the critical success of Disney’s Encanto, Stephanie Beatriz has signed on to lend her voice to the character of Lady Kima.
In addition, David Tennant (Doctor Who), Tony Hale (Toy Story 4), Gina Torres (Suits), Khary Payton (The Walking Dead), Dominic Monaghan (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), and

Knives Out 2 is expected to premiere on Netflix this fall, Variety has learned. The outlet notes the sequel is also expected to make a festival run before it drops on the streamer, though details regarding where it will initially debut have not yet been released.
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Details for Knives Out 2, again written and directed by Rian Johnson, are currently under wraps. Production on the sequel finished in September 2021. Johnson is

The full lineup for the new movie and TV titles coming to HBO Max this February 2022 has been revealed, which you can now check out below, along with the titles that are set to leave from streamer next month. This includes the final episodes for hit HBO and HBO Max originals such as Peacemaker, And Just Like That, Euphoria Season 2, and The Righteous Gemstones Season 2. It also features the return of Ridley Scott’s action sci-fi drama Raised by Wolves for its second season.
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The Kanye West Netflix documentary Jeen-Yuhs is set to premiere next month on the streaming service. However, in a recent post, West has reached out to Netflix and asked for final edit on the project.
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“I’m going to say this kindly for the last time,” said West in a post on Instagram. “I must get final edit and approval on this doc before it releases on Netflix. Open the edit room immediately so I can be in

The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is just one week away for PlayStation 5 owners. And to celebrate, Sony released a launch trailer for the upcoming pair of remasters.
The trailer in question runs through both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and grabs highlights from each game. However, some of these scenes are from the very end of each title, so be aware of spoilers. Most of the trailer mainly includes explosive set pieces, including the scene from

"I think this wilderness trip is gonna do you both a whole lotta good." Vertical Ent. has released an official trailer for the indie thriller film In the Forest, arriving on VOD at the end of January for anyone curious about this. In the Forest follows Helen and her daughter Emily as they reluctantly accompany Helen's father Stan, played by Lyman Ward, on a family camping trip, driving deep into the forest for a real experience. Only to have an angry landowner arrive and force them to leave. Wh

During Netflix’s fourth-quarter earnings call (via Deadline), Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos has finally confirmed that creator Hwang Dong-hyuk’s hit South Korean thriller Squid Game will “absolutely,” be back for a second season. Even though the renewal has already been previously teased by Hwang, this marks the first time that the streamer has officially addressed it.
In addition, Sarandos also went on to tease that “The Squid Game 

A cameo from director Rian Johnson was originally planned for Scream, according to the film’s co-director Tyler Gillett.READ MORE: Scream review: rollercoaster ‘requel’ is stuffed with scary good timesJohnson, best known for directing Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out, is referred to in the fifth Scream film during a discussion around fan culture.
Speaking to Fandom, however, Gillett revealed the original plan was to have Johnson appear as himself in the horror seque

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive clip from the crime drama thriller Two Deaths of Henry Baker, starring Gil Bellows and Tony Curran. Saban Films will release the movie On Demand, Digital, and on DVD on January 25.
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“A decades-long family feud pits two brothers and their sons in a bloody battle for possession of a fortune in gold,” reads the official synopsis. “On the outskirts of a dusty, rural town, a you

Focus Features’ psychological thriller Last Night in Soho is now available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (order your copy here). To celebrate the release, we’re giving away one Last Night in Soho – Original Motion Picture Score 2XLP from Mondo, in partnership with Back Lot Music Wright, featuring Oscar winner Steven Price’s electrifying score for Edgar Wright’s latest film.
“Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie, Jojo

Peacock has dropped the first teaser for the upcoming limited series titled Joe vs Carole, centering around the rivalry between Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin which was first made famous by Netflix’s popular Tiger King docuseries. The series will be available for streaming on Thursday, March 3.
The video, which you can check out below, provides us with our first look at John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon’s respective transformations into Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. It promises t

ComingSoon is debuting the exclusive teaser for the drama short Chaperone, starring Emmy nominee Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story, Star Trek franchise, The Boys in the Band) and Russell Kahn (Hundo, Dip). The LGBTQ+ short film will premiere virtually at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
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“An older man picks up a younger man in his car. As they drive, and subsequently settle into an austere rental house in the cou

According to Variety, Golden Globe winner Johnny Depp has signed on for the leading role in French filmmaker Maiwenn’s upcoming historical drama film. The project will center around King Louis XV, who reigned over France for 59 years, the second-longest in the country’s history.
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Further details about the film’s plot, title, and characters are still being kept under wraps, but produ

According to Variety, Golden Globe winner Johnny Depp has signed on for the leading role in French filmmaker Maiwenn’s upcoming historical drama film. The project will center around King Louis XV, who reigned over France for 59 years, the second-longest in the country’s history.
RELATED: Brian Cox Turned Down Role in Game of Thrones, Calls Johnny Depp ‘Overrated’
Further details about the film’s plot, title, and characters are still being kept under wraps, but produ

After nearly four decades since the theatrical release of A Christmas Story, Deadline brings word that Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed up to produce the upcoming sequel to the classic comedy holiday film, which will be titled A Christmas Story Christmas.
The project is being developed as an HBO Max film, with original star Peter Billingsley (Couples Retreat) signing on to reprise his iconic role as Ralphie Parker. Production is expected to begin at the end of February in Bul

Comedian and actor Louie Anderson has died at the age of 68 following a battle with cancer. 
Anderson, known for starring in FX series Baskets, entered hospital in Las Vegas earlier this week (January 18) after being diagnosed with diffuse large B cell lymphoma, a form of cancer. His death was confirmed by his publicist (via Deadline).
A statement from his representative said: “Iconic comedian Louie Anderson passed away peacefully on Friday morning January 21 in Las Vegas at age 68.
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The comedy world is once again in mourning as legendary comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at the age of 68. The actor’s death has been confirmed by his publicist. He passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.
The stand-up comedian had a successful career having found success in the 80s after performing on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson. This led to several appearances in films, such as Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Coming to America. Anderson would go on to

"Make the invisible visible." Madman Films in Australia has released their official trailer for Between Two Worlds, a French drama from writer / filmmaker Emmanuel Carrère. This premiered last year at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section, and is opening sometime later this year. It is based on French journalist Florence Aubenas's bestselling non-fiction work Le Quai de Ouistreham, investigating rising precarity in French society through her experiences in the

Two new clips have been released from Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, a documentary film about The Beach Boys co-founder. You can watch them below.READ MORE: ‘Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road’ review: inside the mind of a quiet genius Directed by Brent Wilson (unrelated to Brian), the documentary charts Wilson’s life and career through “a literal and metaphorical trip exploring Brian’s hometown”.
In the first clip (revealed via Rolling Stone UK), Elton

On The Daily Show, Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Francis Ngannou discussed his friendship with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ahead of his UFC 270 title fight.
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“I always look up to somebody like The Rock, Dwayne Johnson,” Ngannou revealed. “Recently, he noticed me and now we even chat. I text and The Rock texts back, and sometimes he [leaves] me a voicemail. When

Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino (Spider-Man: No Way Home) has debuted the full track of The Batman theme from the upcoming original motion picture soundtrack for Warner Bros. Pictures’ Robert Pattinson-led DC film.
Director Matt Reeves also took to Twitter to share a story about the theme, revealing that Giacchino had already written the song ahead of the film’s production.My brilliant friend @m_giacchino wrote this theme before I ever shot a frame of @TheBatman. I can still

"I'm worried about her." Factory 25 has revealed an official trailer for an indie film titled Superior, which initially premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival last year. This grainy, retro indie is about a woman on the run who returns to her hometown to hide out with her identical twin sister, Vivian, which alters the trajectory of both their lives. Described as an "Almodovarian psychodrama" with touches of Lynch and De Palma and 80s psychological thriller cinema. She realizes that she ca

Sing a Bit of Harmony is the latest anime film to hit U.S. theaters. However, Funimation’s first co-production (which was made with Bandai Namco Arts, Shochiku, and J.C. Staff) feels pretty unique within anime. Made even more evident in the English dub, this coming-of-age story almost has a Disney feel to it with characters occasionally breaking out into song and playing off each other in a lighthearted manner. This certainly isn’t a bad thing as it gives director Yasuhiro Yoshiura&r

Netflix has had a few games based on its own shows and films. And now the company said it is “open” to the idea of looking outside of its own IP and could license other games in the future.
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As reported by Variety, Netflix COO and Chief Product Officer Greg Peters spoke at a pre-recorded Q&A about the value of its subscription model and how it might come from outside of

Grammy award-winning musician and actor Meat Loaf has passed away at the age of 74.
The family of Marvin Lee Aday announced the rock star’s death this morning, although no cause of death was given. While best known for his classic 1977 album Bat Out of Hell and the 1993 hit “I’d Do Anything For Love,” Meat Loaf also had a successful acting career having appeared in memorable roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club. Ultimately, the musician sol

The Batman theme has been unveiled by composer Michael Giacchino – you can listen to the track below.READ MORE: ‘The Batman’ movie: release date, plot details, cast and everything we know so farAs teased in the trailers, the theme is both sombre and soaring, with soft orchestral stabs building to a triumphant finale.
Giacchino has frequently collaborated with The Batman director Matt Reeves, scoring the end credits on 2008’s Cloverfield, along with tracks for films Let Me

Banjo-Kazooie just made its way to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack and now Nintendo is talking about the next game slated to come to the service. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask was previously announced to be hitting Expansion Pack subscribers, but the company has given a new release window for the title: February 2022.
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Nintendo said as much in a press release speaking to Banjo-Kazooie‘s r

Disney’s latest live-action adaptation of one of its beloved animated films will feature plenty of felines.
It’s been revealed that The Aristocats is up next in Disney’s series of live-action remakes. Per Deadline, the film will be written by Will Gluck and Keith Bunun. Gluck, who will also produce the film, recently directed Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, while Bunin wrote Pixar’s Onward. No director is currently attached.
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There has been a new Call of Duty every single year since 2005, a trend that started with Call of Duty 2. However, the series might be moving away from annualized releases, according to a new report.
Bloomberg reports that “high-level employees at Activision” have talked about ditching the yearly Call of Duty installments, but nothing has been finalized yet. There are multiple reasons for wanting to move in the direction.
Creating these Call of Duty games has led to “

Sing a Bit of Harmony releases in theaters on January 23, 2022. The anime film is directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura and features several songs as an A.I. posing as a school student attempts to make a loner find happiness. It is Funimation’s first co-production along with high-profile creators Bandai Namco Arts (Space Dandy), Shochiku (91 Days), and veteran anime studio J.C. Staff.
“Sing a Bit of Harmony tells the story of the beautiful and mysterious Shion (Megan Shipman) 

"You taste like screwdrivers." Awww aren't they adorable? Fighting all friendly and cuddly like that. A kick ass little Canadian animation studio called Little Mountain Animation made two amusing 30-second short videos riffing on Pacific Rim. They ask: What If Pacific Rim Was Cute? The first video dropped last year, and the second one just showed up this week and they're both must watch. The "kaiju" cute green dino in this is actually from one of LMA's other projects called Big Dinosaur, though