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The executive also revealed that this potential series will not be similar to NBC’s failed Wonder Woman pilot from David E. Kelley, while comparing the show’s origin story to Smallville. “We’re waiting to see the script and are busy casting Diana.” Allan Heinberg wrote the pilot script. Here is a description of Diana Prince from our report in November. “I have not seen David’s project [but] this is an origination story [like] Smallville....

The Dark Knight Rises is still shooting in New York City, working towards a July 20, 2012 release date. Composer Hans Zimmer announced today he is seeking voices to be used for a worldwide chant in the superhero sequel. Take a look at the announcement below. CLICK HERE to record your voice for this unique opportunity, and you can also listen to a sample chant as well. “I’m shining the bat-signal up into the sky to call you all!...

Comic books are known to entertain first and ask questions never. Clever characters and storylines are innocent enough for Saturday morning cartoons. The practicality and probability of a comic book world are hard to realize, but the imagined origins are free-range and bountiful. Thanks to the multiverses and reboots, the superhero genre will live on in perpetuity. Marvel and DC Comics have a rich history and wealth of do-gooders and evildoers to choose from for a movie franchise....

The silver screen legend whose distinctive voice and unique look propelled him to the forefront of the horror genre, Vincent Price is recognized as a true Hollywood treasure whose villainous roles inspired filmmakers, musicians and other actors for generations to come. Now, just in time for Halloween, Fox and MGM Home Entertainment celebrate his storied career with nearly a dozen creepy classics including The Fly Collection, MGM Movie Scream Legends: Vincent Price Collection and Witchfinder General, arriving on DVD September 11, 2007....

Warner Bros. has provided us with the official movie poster for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, arriving in conventional theatres and IMAX on July 13. The fifth installment in the Harry Potter franchise stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, George Harris, Helena Bonham Carter, Natalia Tena, Kathryn Hunter, Evanna Lynch, Gary Oldman, Harry Melling, Richard Griffiths, Fiona Shaw, Sian Thomas, Jason Boyd, Richard Macklin, Charles Hughes, Susie Shinner, Auror Dawlish, Nick Shim, Ralph Fiennes, Apple Brook, James Walters, James Utechin, Alec Hopkins and Jason Piper....

Looney Tunes first aired for children in the 1930s and 1940s, and yet, 80 years later, the cartoon is still popular among children. From Mel Blanc’s boundless voice talent and Treg Brown’s soundscape, to the visuals of animators such as Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett, among others, Looney Tunes has provided the blueprint for modern-day comedy. Many of the characters from the cartoon have become pop culture icons; their existence goes beyond the context of the show....

“Down, down, down came the hot thrashing flurry,” whispers a young Edgar Allen Poe, who is tasked with working alongside a veteran detective in the haunting first trailer for Netflix’s gothic murder mystery, The Pale Blue Eye. Released courtesy of the official Netflix YouTube channel, The Pale Blue Eye stars Academy Award winner and celebrated actor Christian Bale as detective Augustus Landor, with Harry Potter alumni Harry Melling starring as a young man who just so happens to be real-life legendary writer and poet Edgar Allan Poe....

The Queen’s Gambit was the most popular miniseries of 2020, leaving many to wonder where the show came from. Its origins are unknown to many fans, thus leaving them to speculate about who Beth Harmon could be. Many fans are under the impression that Beth Harmon was a real person. While that is untrue, she was inspired by many former chess prodigies throughout history. Beth Harmon was the subject of the 1983 novel The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis....

Who says that cartoons are just for kids? The Simpsons is an animated comedy show that began in 1989 and has since become one of the longest-running shows in television history. The appeal of the show was not missed and after running for so long, the adult comedy cartoon has established some of the most recognizable, iconic, and beloved animated characters of all time. The Simpsons even have their entire mini world in Universal Studios!...

Sony Pictures Animation has announced Saturday, June 25 as Global Smurfs Day, in celebration of their upcoming 3D movie The Smurfs, which hits theaters on July 29. Take a look at this new video featurette for the event, along with the Global Smurfs Day poster. You can read the full press release with all the details of this worldwide event below the trailer and poster. On Saturday, June 25, 2011, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of The Smurfs (born June 25, 1928), Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day, a worldwide event in anticipation of the release of the Smurfs’ trip to movie theaters, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures....

Phobos Speaks! During a recent interview with Louis Lombardi for the DVD release of his film Doughboys, the actor talked about Phobos that character he plays in Frank Miller’s hotly anticipated film, The Spirit. Can you talk a little bit about the role of Phobos that you play in The Spirit? I know you and Frank Miller really hit it off. Louis Lombardi: Yeah, it was one of the best experiences of my career....

The Walking Dead closes an epic season nine with foreshadowing of more changes to come. The show portrays a brutal winter for the first time. “The Storm” takes place weeks after the cruel beheadings of Henry, Tara, and Enid. King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) and his followers abandon the Kingdom. They make a dangerous trek in the blizzard to the Hilltop. Lydia (Cassady McClincy) is overcome with guilt for her mother’s actions....

With the new year rapidly approaching, that means all of your favorite TV shows are getting closer to returning. Longtime fan favorite series Supernatural isn’t slated to return until late January, but today we have the first photos from the Supernatural Season 12 mid-season premiere, airing Thursday, January 26 at 8 PM ET on The CW. We also have new details about this episode, which hasn’t been given an official title yet, from executive producer Andrew Dabb....

Movies are meant to entertain their viewers, but they can also teach us new things. And although they do a great job of presenting information, teaching isn’t limited to documentaries. Through showing unique perspectives or presenting an unorthodox conflict or context, movies can help us learn much about the world around us. Themes like class consciousness can be presented explicitly, like in the classic case of the 1925 Russian film Battleship Potemkinor much more implicitly as in Marvel’s 2018 film Black Panther....

Emmanuel Lubezki is the GOAT of cinematography in more ways than one. For one, he’s known as el Chivo or “The Goat,” a nickname he earned as a child, but he also happens to be one of the greatest cinematographers of all time. While you might be surprised to see his name appear in the credits of movies like the so-bad-it’s-good The Cat in the Hat, Chivo has flexed his cinematic talents across genres....

Some of the United States’ most highly revered and deeply admired presidents have been beautifully captured and depicted on the silver screen. From historical dramas to tantalizing political thrillers, these films feature famous leaders and provide a more personal and intimate look at their tenure as powerful world figures. The cinema has never been one to shy away from detailing the private and public lives of these monumental men, superbly showcasing the good, the bad, and everything in between....

So much MCU, so little time. Marvel has roared back after having their projects delayed a year thanks to the pandemic and is currently in the middle of its 10th project since January 2021. Even with so many new MCU projects in the last several months, fans are happy to hear that even more projects are planned for the future. One such project is Thor: Love and Thunder, which will premiere in July of this year....

This Halloween, TNT is delivering fans a wickedly-sweet binge with a nine-hour Supernatural marathon, starting at 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., spanning six seasons of the most thrilling episodes from the fan-favorite series. From ghosts to monsters, haunted thieves and even Scooby Doo, TNT is your destination for getting into the Halloween spirit. In the series, Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force twenty-six years ago....

Tom Cruise revisits his eighties glory in a spectacular sequel that soars. Top Gun: Maverick tells a thrilling new story while capturing the high-flying, jet-fueled spirit of the classic original. The film boldly embraces practical visual effects in an era defined by CGI and motion capture. Hearts will pound as F-18 fighters engage in mind-blowing aerial dogfights. Cue the sweet sounds of Kenny Loggins’ hit “Danger Zone”. Raise your expectations to the stratosphere....

The long-gestating sequel Legally Blonde 3 could finally be getting on track after the success of Top Gun: Maverick. Bringing back Tom Cruise to reprise his role from the original Top Gun, the sequel lit the box office on fire by generating more than $1.2 billion in revenue. It continues to screen in theaters where the millions keep piling up, turning Maverick into one of the highest-grossing releases of all time....