Michael Keaton Credits Tim Burton for Modern Superhero Movies

According toMichael Keaton, the modern superhero genre would be nothing today without legendary director Tim Burton’s early contributions. Long before Robert Pattinson played a young Batman, before Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in what became the first MCU movie, and before Wesley Snipes questioned the logic and physics of ice skating uphill inBlade, Tim Burton completely redefined Bruce Wayne and comic book movies in 1989’sBatman. With the endless cavalcade of superhero movies, Michael Keaton believes thatBurton’s contributions to the genrehave gone understated by fans....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Andrew Robinson

Mortal Kombat: Meet the Kast Featurette Brings Iconic Video Game Champions to Life

Warner Bros. has revealed a brand new behind-the-scenes featurette forMortal Kombat. The much-anticipated video game movie is just around the corner and the studio is getting the bloody, R-rated hype train moving at full speed. In this case, we have a video that not only introduces us to the cast, but also previews the violent action at the movie’s center. The preview video contains lots of footage we’ve seen in the trailers....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Karina Smith

MoviePass Executive Khalid Itum Bails on Embattled Company

MoviePasshas lost their executive vice president. Khalid Itum has left the company after inside sources claimed that he had largely been absent over the last several weeks. CEO Mitch Lowe, who had previously taken a step back from the embattled subscription service is now back taking care of the day-to-day operations that Itum was once responsible for. Several rounds of recent layoffs have not helped matters for MoviePass or MovieFone, which they purchased back in 2018....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Oscar Butler

Nebula's Face Takes a Beating in New Infinity War Set Photo

Nebula actressKaren Gillanshared a picture to social media that hints at how much work goes into getting her ready to perform inAvengers: Infinity WarandGuardians of the Galaxy. Gillan has hinted in the past that we’re about to see a new side of her Nebula character and find out some really “dark” things about her past. Nebula is a complex character as the adopted daughter ofThanosand she has gone on to become one of the standout characters in the MCU and will reportedly have a substantial role inInfinity War....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Jessica Blanchard

Nerd Alert: Jessica Jones Easter Eggs & Fantastic Four Honest Trailer

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this wonderful Wednesday? Scott Stapp, the lead singer of Creed, reviews the new movieCreed, learn howStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clonesshould have ended and. But wait, there’s more!Star Wars: The Force Awakensgets a homemade trailer and a comprehensive breakdown of Easter Eggs inMarvel’s Jessica Jones....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Russell Moyer

Netflix Estimated to Spend a Record Breaking $12 Billion+ in 2018

According to a recent analysis, the streaming serviceNetflixwill have spent a total of over $12 billion on original content in 2018 by the end of the year. This is greater than any other movie studio this year, only proving how much Netflix is dominating in the movie and TV business right now. Starting as a DVD rental business, Netflix has grown incredibly as a company over the years, earning massive amounts of revenue and becoming one of the most powerful players in Hollywood today....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Kristi Goodman

Netflix Just Introduced a Brand-New Action Star in The Shadow Strays

Quick Links A new martial arts blood-soaked tale of vengeance is lighting upNetflix. Getting praise from critics and viewers alike,The Shadow Straysis a new Indonesian action thriller that takes on the world of assassins and organized crime as it explores the powerful bonds of friendship. A tale of love, sacrifice, and revenge,The Shadow Straysis a riveting and energetic film that isworthy of being a Netflix hitand serves as an introduction to a forceful new action star, Aurora Ribero....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Morgan Lee

New Star Trek TV Series Poster Teases the Next Chapter

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the originalStar TrekTV series, which will be commemorated in part by the big screen sequelStar Trek Beyond, arriving in theaters July 22. The iconicsci-fifranchise will also return to its roots on the small screen next year with a newStar TrekTV series, created byBryan Fuller, who started his writing career onStar Trek: Deep Space Nine, followed by Star Trek: Voyager. While there is still very little we know about the series thus far, Empire has discovered a new poster, which features the iconic Starfleet logo and teases the “next chapter” in this hit franchise....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Joseph Moore

Original Mortal Kombat Movie Director Is Excited for Reboot, Will Show Up as a Fanboy

Fans of the video game sensationMortal Kombatcannot wait to see the franchise return to the big screen next year. For those who still hold the 1995 adaptation close to their hearts, it will no doubt be uplifting to hear that director Paul W. S. Anderson is as excited as everyone else to see the upcoming reboot. “I’m a fan of Mortal Kombat, so I wish them well, and I’m excited to see what they come up with,” Anderson said in a recent interview....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Melissa Carroll

Oscar-Winning Wonka Star Almost Sent an Anonymous Poo to a Critic After Bad Review

Oscar-winnerOlivia Colmanmay have played the Queen of England, but she has also considered sending “anonymous” poo to some of her critics. In a revealing section of her interview with Josh Horowitz for hisHappy Sad Confusedpodcast, the actress explained how one of her children gave her the idea, and she actually Google’d it to see if it was possible. Wicked Little Letters Olivia Colman is one of the world’s most versatile actresses, but even the most lauded stars can get a bad review occasionally....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Mary Flores

Playing Twins In 'Sinners' Proved Michael B. Jordan Can Do Anything

Sinnersisn’t a traditional movie.Directed, written, and produced by Ryan Coogler,Sinnersblends genres by incorporating supernatural, historical, and musical elements.Sinnersalso explores the relationship between twins. Played byMichael B. Jordan, the Smokestack twins — Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore — have a close relationship as they set up a juke joint in their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi. When the first trailers forSinnerscame out, I was immediately turned off by the idea that Jordan was playing twins because I am a twin....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · Casey Chapman

Sailor Moon SuperS: The Movie Hits Blu-ray, DVD This Month

VIZ Media has announced the release of the thirdSailor Moonmovie,Sailor Moon Supers: The Movieon February 12thSailor Moon SuperS: The Moviewill debut as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and as a Standard Edition DVD Set. Around the world, children are disappearing - and the culprits are not of this world! The evil Queen Badiane plots to trap Earth in a dark energy field called the Black Dream Hole, powered by the sweet sugar energy produced from the dreams of children....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Clayton Ferguson

Sisters Trailer: Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Throw One Big Party

“Hey, Girl!“Tina FeyandAmy Poehlerare reuniting once again on the big screen inSisters. The trailer for Universal Pictures’new comedydebuted last night onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon! And now, we have thefull-length sneak peekjust for you in all it’s raucous glory. Have their ever been two siblings more deserving of each other? Sisters is the new film fromPitch Perfectdirector Jason Moore. It follows two disconnected sisters summoned home to clean out their childhood bedroom before their parents sell the family house....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Maria Larsen