Elizabeth Perez 
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly looking to close a deal for a Harry Potter TV series on HBO Max, with each season covering one book. You might want to get ready to head back to Hogwarts as it appears as though Warner Bros. Discovery is nearing a deal to produce a Harry Potter TV series. … Read more
Chapter 21 of The Mandalorian, “The Pirate,” ended on a huge cliffhanger: Moff Gideon, the Imperial baddie who had been obsessed with Grogu and wielded the Darksaber, had been taken from the New Republic transport ship that was taking him to trial. The X-wing pilot investigating his disappearance — Gideon still hasn’t appeared yet this … Read more
Matt writes: The official lineup for Ebertfest 2023, which runs from Wednesday, April 19th, through Saturday, April 22nd, at the Virginia Theater in Champaign, Illinois, has been announced. You can find all the films scheduled to screen here, along with special guests who will be in attendance, including Frank Oz (“What About Bob?”), Lawrence Bender … Read more
Mario, Bowser, Luigi, and Donkey Kong have been known to race against each other, and now the actors portraying them in the upcoming film have taken to the track, as well. One of the latest ads for The Super Mario Bros. movie has Seth Rogen, Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, and Jack Black going head to … Read more
Ben Platt steps back into Evan Hansen’s shoes one last time with an incredible final performance in the powerful film adaptation of the remarkable generation-defining Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen, that broke records at the Music Box Theatre. Just in time for the holidays, fans and newcomers alike can experience at home the emotional journey … Read more
A recent listing in Production Weekly has the rumor mill going, with many believing Heat 2 is being made with Adam Driver and Al Pacino. Update: Heat 2 has taken another step closer to reality as Deadline has reported that Warner Bros. is in negotiations with Michael Mann to develop the sequel. While Mann is … Read more
That’s Joaquin Phoenix riding a horse as Napoleon in Ridley Scott’s upcoming film Napoleon. The historical epic will reunite the director and star of Gladiator. The movie was produced by Apple, which will release the movie in theaters this fall ahead of its streaming premiere on Apple TV+. The film brings the 85-year-old Scott full … Read more
Yes, I know it was just April 1st, but your eyes do not deceive you. It’s about time for a spirited defense of “Paint Your Wagon.” The famously derided musical was one of the films that helped kill the entire genre for about 25 years. I understand America’s hunger was for grit and realism, but … Read more
Bandai Namco has not slowed down with its tekken 8 trailers. The company released a pair of new ones, both of which unveiled a new character. The first confirmed that long-time long-time combatant Asuka Kazama would be making a return, while the second confirmed that Leroy Smith would be making his second playable appearance, too. … Read more
Strap on your proton pack, holster the PKE meter, and rev up Ecto-1 for a rollicking good time at the theater. I am overjoyed to report that Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a fantastic sequel on all fronts. It brilliantly captures the fun, humor, and heart of the original. Director Jason Reitman has successfully taken the reins … Read more