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The Suicide Squadmade a splash when it premiered this past weekend in theaters and on HBO Max. While it didn’t amaze at the box office for a myriad of reasons, critics and audiences both really loved this latest film from James Gunn. One main reason is the hilarious and bizarre characters Gunn chose for this film. Many got more time than others and some just appeared in the background, including several cameos audiences may have missed....

Despite a trailer and several other promotional materials having been released, so much ofThe Matrix Resurrectionscontinues to remain a mystery, particularly when it comes to the sequel’s relationship with its iconic predecessors. Well, writer David Mitchell, who co-wrote the script alongside director Lana Wachowski, has now provided some intriguing insight into this element, describingThe Matrix Resurrectionsas “autonomous” and revealing that it “subverts the rules of blockbusters." “I saw the film in Berlin in September....

Back in 2015, Disney announced that their new attractionToy StoryLand is being developed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World resort, and during theD23 Parks and Resortspanel, it was revealed that this attraction will open in summer 2018. While no specific date was given, the studio unveiled new concept art for this attraction, while announcing another attraction called Pixar Pier for Disney’s California Adventure park at DisneyLand. No opening date was given for Pixar Pier yet, but there was new concept art that debuted....

Maybe hard to believe, but this Friday, July 31st, marksHarry Potter’s 35th birthday. To celebrate the occasion Drunk Ron Weasley (Simon Pegg) visitedThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonto wish Harry Potter an early happy birthday. As you can see in the video, things did not go according to plan. And it seems Ron has had a rough go of it these past few years. From the start, Ron seems distracted. He is obviously jealous of all the attention his best friend gets, especially with so much thought placed on the Wizard’s 35th birthday....

In just a few short months,Fast & Furious 8will start production in New York City and Atlanta, withVin Dieselreprising his now-iconic role as Dominic Torreto. Like almost every actor,Vin Dieselwasn’t born a star, and he had to work his way through the ranks to achieve the fame he has earned today. Of course, along the way, he most certainly had to take on a number of odd jobs to pay the bills, and today a video surfaced from 1994 that showcases the now-famous actor as an incredibly enthusiastic salesman for Street Sharks....

Netflixis now planning to build on the huge success of theirThe Addams Familysequel series, Wednesday, with the development of a spinoff centered onUncle Fester. As per a report byBloomberg, theWednesdayspinoff project will follow Uncle Fester, who was introduced in the first season ofWednesdayand portrayed bySaturday Night Livealumni Fred Armisen. “Before production begins on the second season, the company has also started talking about another Addams Family program, one built around Uncle Fester, played on the series by Fred Armisen....

James Cameron was pretty vocal about the success of Patty Jenkins’Wonder Woman, especially with his criticisms of the movie.Jenkins immediately fired off a response to the Avatar director, but Gal Gadot remained silent, choosing not to get into it with the Cameron. However, in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gadot reveals her reasoning behind not responding to the negativity and it’s perfect.Wonder Womanended the year as the third highest grossing movie of 2017 with plenty of critical accolades for Patty Jenkins, Gal Gadot, and DC, which has led to criticism from many different places....

Another Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, as 20th Century Fox’sX-Men: Apocalypsepulls away with an easy win at the box office. The superhero sequel took in $65.3 million over the three-day weekend and $80 million over the four-day holiday. This superhero adventure’s reign at the top may be over quickly, though, with three newcomers hitting theaters this Friday, including Paramount’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Warner Bros.‘Me Before Youand Universal’sPopstar: Never Stop Never Stoppingarriving in wide release....

It seems that a number of different box office analysts can’t quite make up their mind about the debut ofWonder Woman, which hits theaters on June 2. Last month, early projections claimed the superhero adventure was tracking for a solid $80 millionbox office opening weekend, but today we have reports that project both a higher and lower opening for Diana of Themyscira. While most analysts have peggedWonder Womanto open at $65 million, another tracking service projects a debut as high as $105 million....

Quick Links Based on a True Storyis a delightful dark comedy thriller on Peacock that fits right in with the latest influx of modern whodunit shows that poke fun at societal obsession with both true crime and podcasting. It combines these loves into one hilarious story about a couple expecting their first child, dealing with life challenges, and finding opportunities in the most unlikely of places. They have discovered the identity of alocal serial killer, and it just so happens to be someone they know....

Quick Links Steven Soderberghis one of Hollywood’s mostcreative and refreshing directors, with the silver screen staple as the genius mind behind a slew of critically acclaimed hits likeOut of Sight,Traffic,theOcean’strilogy, andThe Informant!,among an endless list of other fan-favorites. Celebrated as a pioneer of modern independent cinema, the gifted filmmaker has been the recipient of many prestigious accolades, like an Academy Award and the Palme d’Or, becoming the youngest solo director to receive the former prize at just 26 years old....

There are several different aspects that go into making a compelling and memorable movie villain. Any crazed antagonist can blow up a building or unleash their forces on an unsuspecting city, but it is the “why” behind those actions that separate the good villains from the great villains. It is oftentimes a justified motive accompanied by poor execution that plagues these baddies. These are the 10action movievillains who kind of had a method to their madness....

Any movie with a central antagonist needs a great and commanding presence in the role. An actor who can provide anintimidating, menacing, or downright horrifyingperformance can help elevate any film to the next level. Their star persona has become linked to iconic villain roles, and when it comes to casting, they have become shorthand for audiences and casting directors when looking for a villain. These actors specifically are able to play the bad guy so well that it can be difficult to imagine them acting as any other kind of character....