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‘The Batman’ Still On Track for March Release and Exclusive 45-Day Theatrical Window

The effects of the Omicron surge and many people testing positive for COVID-19 on sets has understandably led to delays for numerous projects. One that doesn’t appear to be experiencing them, at least for the moment, is The Batman, from director Matt Reeves. According to Variety, WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar has stated that there the…

Review: ‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary Special Is Pure Magic

The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special that debuted this weekend on HBO Max is pure magic. I say that as someone who devoured the books, loved the films, interviewed the actors many times and makes frequent pilgrimages to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s theme parks in Orlando. Fla. It’s hard…

Peacemaker | Official Red Band Trailer | HBO Max

HBO Max has released a brand new full-length red band trailer for the Max Original series PEACEMAKER, written and directed by James Gunn and produced by Peter Safran, at DC FanDome. The DC series debuts THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. PEACEMAKER will explore the origins of the character that John Cena first portrayed in James Gunn’s 2021 film, “The…

Film Review – ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ is a Self-Referential, Decent Return Trip

In 1999, The Matrix was released, pulling audiences deep into a rabbit hole of questioned existence and disturbingly powerful artificial intelligence. Though its sequels, released back-to-back four years later, were tepidly received, the concept still set the standard for a generation of science fiction and action, with its premise reworked in a number of projects…

Keanu Reeves Confirms Meeting With Marvel’s Kevin Feige About MCU Role

The Matrix and John Wick icon Keanu Reeves said he has met with Marvel CEO Kevin Feige, but a role for him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains elusive. “We haven’t yet,” Reeves told ComicBook.com about what character they decided he should play. “We have met, and Kevin Feige’s a cool cat. Yeah. But no, we…

The Batman’s Director Matt Reeves Reveals Robert Pattinson’s Portrayal of Bruce Wayne is Inspired by Kurt Cobain

The Batman director Matt Reeves has revealed the upcoming movie’s eponymous superhero will be different from his previous iterations. The filmmaker’s most notable disclosure is that his version of Bruce Wayne, who’s played by Robert Pattinson, is inspired by grunge musical icon Kurt Cobain. Reeves shared the news during an interview with Empire for its…

A3 Artists Agency Drops Client Chris Noth Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

Sex and the City star Chris Noth has been dropped by his talent agency, A3 Artists Agency, as he has recently been accused of sexual assault by two women. A representative for the company confirmed the news yesterday, after The Hollywood Reporter broke the story on Thursday. The alleged incidents of misconduct occurred in Los…

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Official Teaser / Starring John C. Reilly, Quincy Isaiah, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Gaby Hoffman, Tracy Letts

HBO’s new drama series WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY will debut March 2022 with ten episodes on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. A fast-break series chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties — a team that…

Station Eleven : An Interview with Actor Himesh Patel, Actress Mackenzie Davis 

Synopsis : A post-apocalyptic saga spanning multiple timelines, this limited drama series tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew while holding on to the best of what’s been lost. An Interview with Actor Himesh Patel, Actress Mackenzie Davis  Q : Would it be…

Adrienne : Film Review / A Loving Tribute to the Filmmaker Whose Life was Cut Short

A Halloween Party in 2006, ‘I went to bed that night as the luckiest guy alive. By the next night, I was living the worst nightmare imaginable”…that was the harrowing entry of Andy Ostroy’s life, which was shattered into a thousand pieces of smashing mirror that left on the floor, when he saw his wife…

ADRIENNE : HBO Feature Documentary / Trailer

HBO DOCUMENTARY ADRIENNE DEBUTS DECEMBER 1 Film Is An Illuminating Tribute To Actress Adrienne Shelly And The Shattering Aftermath Of Her Tragic Death HBO feature documentary ADRIENNE, debuting WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 (8:00 -9:40 p.m. ET/PT) and directed by Andy Ostroy, the late Adrienne Shelly’s husband, is a celebration of the life and work of the…