Explained: Here's Why Romantic Comedies Are So Popular

The exceedingly popular genre of romantic comedy hasprevailed throughout the extent of cinematic historyand even dates back to Ancient Greece and the earliest forms of storytelling. The foundations of a romantic comedy in film are fairly simple, easy to understand, and typically center around a likable cast. The genre keeps itself aligned with a series of tropes that are typically expected to work themselves out at the end, concluding on a satisfactory note....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Wendy Jones

First Look at Benedict Cumberbatch's The Grinch

It’s been over a year sinceBenedict Cumberbatchwas confirmed to be voicing the title role inDr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a feature length animated reboot of the classic holiday tale. Today, we get a first look at the grumpy greenGrinchintent on taking over Christmas. And word that the title has been greatly reduced to just two short words, better for fitting on a marquee. Now simply calledThe Grinch, this first look at the CG-animated family holiday comedy comes courtesy of License Global magazine viaComing Soon....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 752 words · Kenneth Sandoval

Fox's Minority Report Trailer: Spielberg Classic Gets TV Sequel

Last week, Fox issued a series order forMinority Report, based on directorSteven Spielberg’s 2002 theatrical blockbuster of the same name. During the network’s upfront presentation in New York City today, the first trailer was unveiled, giving us our first look at Washington D.C. in the year 2065, 10 years after the Precrime era came to an end. This series marks the first ever TV adaptation of aSteven Spielbergmovie. Minority Report follows the unlikely partnership between a man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past, as they race to stop the worst crimes of the year 2065 before they happen....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Gary Adams

Henry Cavill Gives His Blessing to DC's Multiple Superman Projects

Man of SteelstarHenry Cavillhas given his blessing to the multitude of different Superman projects that are currently underway. BothCreedactor Michael B. Jordan and J.J. Abrams and his company Bad Robot are planning to bring a Black Superman to screens, and Cavill has the perfect answer as to why he is fully supportive of these ideas. “It’s exciting - Superman’s far more than skin color.Supermanis an ideal. Superman’s an extraordinary thing that lives within our hearts....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Laura Burch

IT: Chapter 2 Countdown Confirms Trailer Arrival Time

In the immortal and legendary words of 80s hair band Europe, “It’s the final countdown!” Warner Bros. has officially kicked off the countdown leading up to the release of the firstIT: Chapter 2teaser trailer, which will be making its way online tomorrow. This information was previously revealed and the studio has been, somewhat quietly, amping up the release. Now, they’ve literally got a clock running for fans who are feeling particularly eager to get a glimpse at Pennywise and The Losers Club once again....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Timothy Crawford

Jaegers Rise Up in Epic Pacific Rim 2 Poster

Universal Pictures has unveiled a new poster forPacific Rim Uprising. This new one-sheet offers a glimpse at a group ofJaegersthat are standing tall, “rising up” against humanity’s common enemy, the kaiju. This poster reveals that these Jaeger robots have some much different weapons this time around. The studio also announced that this poster arrives just before the final trailer will debut tomorrow, January 24, although an exact time for the trailer debut has not yet been given....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Erin Sanchez

Jason Lives Actor Returning as Tommy Jarvis in Friday the 13th Fan Film Sequels

The creators of theFriday the 13thfan filmNever Hike Aloneare teasing new sequels with Thom Mathews as Tommy Jarvis. Mathews famously portrayed the character inFriday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, which is considered to be one of the best installments of the series. He reprised the role inNever Hike Alonewhen the fan film debuted on YouTube in 2017, meeting his old nemesis Jason Voorhees once again. The ending left room for a sequel, leading to fans hoping for an official follow-up movie to continue the story....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 561 words · Amy Garcia

Katy Keene Gets Canceled on The CW, Lucy Hale Shares Emotional Goodbye Video

Lucy Hale posted an emotional message to her fans on social media after theKaty Keenecancelation news dropped. TheRiverdalespin-off was not picked up for a second season by The CW for reasons that are currently unknown. Season 1 ended on May 14th, which will now serve as the series finale, at least for the time being. Hale says that the show was “one of the highlights” of her life and that it was a “joy from top to bottom....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · David Anderson

Kit Harington Addresses Rumored Return as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones Spinoff

The future of Jon Snow in theGame of Thronesfranchise is not entirely clear. Previously, there had been reports ofKit Haringtonreturning as the character in a planned sequel series, though the show hadn’t been officially greenlit by HBO. WhileHouse of the Dragonhasn’t been affected, other tentative spinoffs to the series are currently on the shelf amid cost-cutting measures and other changes at HBO. That leaves the future of the Jon Snow series and other potential spinoffs uncertain as of this time....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Karen Nelson

Life of the Party Review: Melissa McCarthy Throws a Hilarious Rager

Melissa McCarthymakes me laugh. Her shtick as a frumpy woman who blossoms under unusual circumstances always entertains.Life of the Partyhas McCarthy going back to college after a surprise divorce. Its an empowerment story with enough laughs to avoid sappiness. She wrote the film with her husband Ben Falcone (Tammy,The Boss); who also directs. Audiences may not know his name, but will surely recognize him from his hilarious cameos in their films....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Natalie Gonzalez

Logan Paul's The Thinning: New World Order Gets Surprise Drop on Youtube

Love him or hate him, the polarizing force known asLogan Paulis back with his all-new sequelThe Thinning: New World Order. While some fans have been waiting anxiously to enjoy the follow-up to Paul’s 2016 smash hitThe Thinning, others can’t wait to bash it with a sledgehammer, jumping on their own Youtube channels to give the movie a wide eyed reaction in explaining how awful these movies are. Youtube droppedThe Thinning: New World Orderout of the blue yesterday, which comes as the anticipated sequel to the 2016 dystopian-thriller starring Logan Paul and Peyton List....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Andrew Hernandez

Marilyn Manson Is a Hit Man in Let Me Make You a Martyr Trailer

Marilyn Manson portrays a hit man in the upcomingLet Me Make You a Martyrdirected and written by Corey Asraf and John Swab. The movie is a neo-shock-noir affair that is earning Manson rave reviews, even if the movie itself isn’t garnering such praise. The first clip released for the movie didn’t really focus on Manson’s character Pope, but the latest clip that comes courtesy of thedirector’s Vimeo channelfeatures the musician much more predominately....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Sharon Lewis

Marvel Television Announces Epic Comic-Con 2016 Plans

Attention Marvel fans! Your favorite stars from Marvel Television are taking over San Diego Comic-Con. Join us for must-see panels featuring first look footage, exclusive signing events and an inside look into the world ofMarvel. The fun kicks off Thursday, July 21, with the first-ever San Diego Comic-Con Marvel and Netflix panel session. Moderated by Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Head of Television and Executive Producer), The Netflix Original Series: Marvel’sLuke Cagepanel will feature the first ever appearance of the star-studded cast including fan-favoriteMike Colter(Luke Cage),Alfre Woodard,Mahershala Ali,Theo Rossi,Simone Missick,Frank Whaley, and showrunner and Executive Producer,Cheo Hodari Coker....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 507 words · Samantha Lyons