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When theMarvel Cinematic Universegot its start, Marvel Studios was putting out two movies per year, but that number recently increased to three per year. That’s made many fans happy but the decision wasn’t merely to try and milk more money from hungry moviegoers. As Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige recently explained, it’s got more to do with allowing them to take risks down the road. Kevin Feigehas been out promoting the upcoming release ofAnt-Man and the Wasp, the studio’s third release this year....

Back in April, Invincible Pictures announced it had picked up distribution rights forKevin Smith’s second installment of his True North Trilogy,Yoga Hosers, which is set to hit theaters July 29. Before the theatrical release, it was revealed that the director will hit the road with a summer tour, bringing this movie all across the country for early screenings, which kicks off today in New Orleans. Thefirst trailerwas released last month, but now that the tour is starting tonight, we have the first poster and a new photo, featuring starsHarley Quinn SmithandLily-Rose Depp, the daughters ofKevin Smithand their co-starJohnny Depp....

Zack Snyderhas confirmed a very interesting theory put forth by a fan that linksMan of SteeltoJustice League. At this point, it’s no secret thatJustice Leaguedidn’t meet the expectations set for it by many fans, and it certainly didn’t accomplish what Warner Bros. wanted it to accomplish either. However, one thing that was accomplished, despite whatever feelings you may have about the way it was executed, is that Henry Cavill’s Superman was resurrected....

Since #ReleaseTheSynderCut proved that if fans make a fuss long enough, they will eventually get what they want,Star Warsfans have rallied on social media to try and get Disney to commit to a sequel to the Han Solo spin off,Solo: A Star Wars Storywith the hashtag #MakeSolo2Happen trending on Twitter. While not the best reviewed entry in theStar Warsfranchise,Sologave fans a brand new adventure based in the universe that offered more of The Force and plenty of Wookie action, among other things....

TheJustice LeagueSnyder Cut saga continues. Some diehard Zack Snyder fans have delivered on their promise to fly a plane over San Diego Comic-Con with a banner demanding the Snyder cut. The dedicated DC fans set up a GoFundMe to help raise suicide awareness while promoting the mythical Snyder Cut and as of this writing, they have raised over $26,000. This is a pretty impressive feat and it’s even better that they’re doing it all for a good cause while having some fun at the same time....

WhileMark Wahlberg’sFlight Riskmay not rank highly with audiences, it did earn him a new ranking elsewhere. The action thriller premiered in theaters last weekend and overtookMufasa: The Lion Kingat the box office, grossing over $13 million. This latest role helpedWahlberg overtake another Hollywood legend,Denzel Washington, on a list of the highest-grossing stars of all time, perThe Numbers. While both actors sit at $2.7 billion earned at the domestic box office,Wahlberg now holds the #40 spot....

If any genre is known for shoving sequels the audience’s way, it’s horror. But, not unlike the action genre, the comedy genrealsogives fans a sequel every now and then.Comedysequels are somewhat of a rarity, even including the glut of legacy sequels that came out during the early to mid 2010s. It’s rarer still for a comedy film to be so popular it warrants not one, but two or more continuations (be they prequels or sequels)....

Thehorrorgenre has evolved over time, with certain tropes, conventions, and expectations becoming defining elements of its storytelling. From the ominous use of dark, isolated locations like haunted houses to the ill-fated choices made by characters who venture into danger, these conventions have often dictated who lives and who meets a grisly end. Take the “final girl” trope for example, where a resourceful and virtuous woman character often emerges as the sole survivor (perGame Rant)....

For many viewers, the comfort of a TV show playing at low volume in the living room or bedroom provides a rhythmic background sound. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day at work or just starting one, some shows just engulf you in their warm embrace. Like, let’s be honest. Life keeps you busy. And on some days full immersion seems impossible and exhausting. That’s where background binge comes in. Low-stakes shows playing as we do our chores, or work out, or study....

In a major shake-up to the movie business,AMC Theatres and Universal Pictureshave partnered to bring new movies to premium VOD shortly after their initial release. AMC and Universal squabbled earlier in the year following the release ofTrolls World Touron VOD, which proved to be a big success for the studio. AMC countered by saying they would not release movies that don’t adhere to the traditional, exclusive theatrical window, which used to be closer to three months....

Last month, LEGO released a new comic book that ties into the upcoming release ofMarvel’s highly-anticipated sequelAvengers: Age of Ultron, although the artist later revealed that the scenes depicted in this comic are not shown in the actual movie. Today, we have new descriptions from upcoming LEGO toy sets from thePhase Twosequel, that may or may not offer up some major plot spoilers. While Marvel hasn’t confirmed that these scenes depicted in the LEGO sets will be featured in the movie, the first LEGO set description, “Attack on Avengers Tower,” features details we have previously heard about and/or seen in the trailers below, so it’s possible that they may be authentic....

Clifton Collins Jr.is a face rather than a name. A blessing in public, but an obstacle when it comes to casting directors. Surveying his filmography is an exercise of nodding one’s head in the realization of “Ah, he’s that guy.” He’s the American-Mexican Stephen Graham, albeit a less prominent figure in his supporting roles, and not as short. With a career spanning four decades, thePacific Rimactor boasts a record littered with standout titles....

Geena Davisis an accomplished actress who has received major awards for her work in film, including both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. She first gained recognition for her performance inTootsie,opposite Dustin Hoffman, and soon after became a widely successful actress who fought for gender equality in Hollywood. Indeed, in 2007, she launched theGeena Davis Instituteon Gender in Media, which a non-profit organization that focuses its research on gender representation and inclusivity in all aspects of media....