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Though it’s hard to believe, given his looks, Cillian Murphy has been in the show business for almost three decades. While his professional acting debut happened with a stage play named Disco Pigs in 1996, he wasn’t a household name until the 2002 film 28 Days Later.

However, in between starring in Danny Boyle’s science fiction horror and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Murphy starred in several projects. While some of his projects, like Batman Begins, Inception, and Peaky Blinders, cemented his position as a versatile actor, there were a few underwhelming appearances as well.

The 48-year-old Irish actor’s 2012 outing with Elizabeth Olsen and Robert De Niro, Red Lights, can be categorized as such. The movie, which has a meager score of only 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, has recently been added to Amazon Prime Video. But the question remains: should you watch it or pass?

Cillian Murphy’s Red Lights – watch or pass?...

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Jules is a sci-fi comedy-drama film directed by Marc Turtletaub from a screenplay by Gavin Steckler. The 2023 film follows Milton Robinson, an elderly man whose peaceful life is interrupted when a UFO crashes in his backyard. He soon befriends the alien, but things go awry when his neighbors and the government learn about the alien. Jules stars Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Zoë Winters, Jade Quon, and Jane Curtin. So, if you loved the entertaining story and likable characters in Jules, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a sci-fi adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison. The 1982 film follows Elliott, a young boy who comes across an alien and names him E.T.

Katee Sackhoff has promised that her ‘Star Wars’ character Bo-Katan Kryze will appear again in the future.The 45-year-old actress portrayed the Mandalorian warrior in TV shows like ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ and ‘The Mandalorian’, and has now confirmed fans haven’t seen the end of the character.Speaking to Screen Rant, Sackhoff said: "You will see her again in some form. That's all you need to know. [Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer] Dave Filoni cannot get rid of me, because Bo-Katan is based off of his wife, so I've got some job security."Bo-Katan had been rumored to be involved in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’, though Sackhoff insisted she "has not been in the armor in 2025".Even so, the character may still appear in the upcoming movie, as filming for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ wrapped in December last year.As well as Sackhoff, Giancarlo Esposito -...

There's no denying that the Star Wars fandom can be a cantankerous bunch sometimes, but mostly, it's been an important part of pop culture since George Lucas launched his seminal 1977 film that helped change the landscape of science fiction cinema. Despite its divisive nature at times, however, there is one person who sees nothing but the good in all of it: The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff.

Speaking with MovieWeb's own George Edelman to discuss her new action comedy with Josh Hartnett, Fight or Flight, the subject of Star Wars inevitably came up. Sackhoff was no stranger to sci-fi before then thanks to her time on Battlestar Galactica as Kara "Starbuck" Thrace, but she became known to fans as Bo-Katan Kryze in the animated shows The Clone Wars and Rebels, and for portraying the live-action version of the character in The Mandalorian. For Sackhoff, she had nothing but good things to say about the Star Wars fandom,...

Sa fan-favorite character from Star Wars: The Mandalorian seems poised to return amid rumors of a potential The Mandalorian and Grogu appearance. Acclaimed actor Katee Sackhoff offers an encouraging update on whether fans will see Mandalore ruler Bo-Katan Kryze again.

Speaking with Screen Rant, Sackhoff insisted Bo-Katan is appearing "in some form," though when The Mandalorian and Grogu was mentioned, she smiled and pretended to be oblivious to the news of the Jon Favreau film wrapping production last December.

"You will see her again in some form. That's all you need to know," she said. Sackhoff also joked that she has job security in the Star Wars universe thanks to her connections with Dave Filoni, the sci-fi franchise's long-time producer. "Dave Filoni cannot get rid of me, because Bo Katan is based off of his wife, so I've got some job security," she said.

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2 years after her last appearance in The Mandalorian season 3, Bo-Katan Kryze actor Katee Sackhoff has confirmed the return of her The Mandaloriancharacter in the future of Star Warsafter plenty of speculation about Bo-Katan's involvement in the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogumovie. Bo-Katan, now the leader of a reclaimed Mandalore, is more vital than ever to the future of the Mandalorians. With The Mandalorian now headed to the big screen, it seems inevitable that Bo-Katan will be involved somehow.

Speaking to ScreenRant's Liam Crowley, Sackhoff played coy about her role in The Mandalorian and Grogu, although she did confirm the positive future of her character. "You will see her again in some form," she insisted. "That's all you need to know." Sackhoff then joked about the longevity of her character's future in The Mandalorian franchise and beyond, sharing that "Dave Filoni cannot get rid of me, because Bo Katan is based off of his wife,...

One of the biggest surprises in the world of horror in recent years was 2023's "Talk to Me." Hailing from A24, the acclaimed film served as the feature directorial debut of Danny and Michael Philippou, transitioning them from YouTube stars to A-list filmmakers. For their follow-up, the Philippou brothers have re-teamed with A24 for another wild horror ride in the form of "Bring Her Back." While it's still relatively early in the year, it's safe to say it features one of the best performances we're likely to find in the world of genre filmmaking in 2025, and it comes from an unexpected actress.

Sally Hawkins, a two-time Oscar nominee, leads the cast of "Bring Her Back" as Laura. While Hawkins is known best for her work in movies like "Paddington" and the Best Picture winner "The Shape of Water," this is Hawkins in a straight-up, uncompromising horror picture. Hawkins doesn't flinch and,...

Wheel of Fortune fans claimed that the game show was a “ripoff” after a woman who is a first responder missed out on winning more than $73,000. This was the seventh episode in a row where a contestant has lost the Bonus Round. Alex Puglisi, from Shelton, Connecticut, played against Sam Parker, from Detroit, Michigan, and Dean Bartlett, from Clifford, New Jersey, on Tuesday, May 6. Puglisi is a first responder who travels a lot and is a volunteer Emt in her hometown. Puglisi, who has a dog named Ripley after Sigourney Weaver’s character in the movie Alien, solved the first toss-up, giving her $1,000 right away. Bartlett, a daredevil who loves scuba diving and ziplining, solved the second one. For the first puzzle, Bartlett had bad luck as he kept landing on Bankrupt after guessing one letter on each of his turns. Puglisi solved “Partly Breezy Mostly Beautiful” for $2,950. On the second puzzle,...

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It appears there is some pent-up demand on the part of audiences for another collaboration between Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, the duo known best for the Cornetto Trilogy (which they made alongside director Edgar Wright). That trilogy includes "Shaun of the Dead," "Hot Fuzz," and "The World's End." But before they finished their cinematic trinity in 2013, Pegg and Frost got together with director Greg Mottola ("Superbad") for a largely overlooked sci-fi comedy in the form of "Paul" -- a movie that has been finding new life on Netflix of late.

Indeed, FlixPatrol reports that 2011's "Paul" is currently occupying the number four spot on Netflix's most-watched movie charts, sitting just above "Twilight" and below only "The Equalizer 2," "Havoc," and "Exterritorial." Director Gareth Evans' "Havoc," it's worth noting, enjoyed a healthy run atop the streamer's charts, having only recently...

Believe it or not, there used to be a time where movie sequels were actually an incredibly rare thing. As it was, audiences felt that movies and even tv shows should have definitive stories and points that they were trying to make and why would anybody bother making a sequel to what should have been a conclusive story? But now, in an era where Hollywood values established IP and fanbases more than any potential original project, sequels have become the norm. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing that sequels have taken over cinemas, provided that the sequels are just as good as the originals and come out with their own original plot-lines. Like all movies, whether or not a person might enjoy a surplus of sequels is preferential and is more so dependent on the subject material, especially if it’s regarding a franchise that the audience has taken a liking too.

The Acolyte may have been cancelled after only one season on Disney+, but the story will continue through various novels and short stories. One of which comes in the form of The Acolyte: Wayseeker, which is set decades before the events of the Star Wars Disney+ series and follows Vernestra Rwoh as she rediscovers her place in the Jedi Order. Collider is elated to partner with Lucasfilm Publishing to unveil a new excerpt from The Acolyte: Wayseeker, which sees Jedi Master Indara dispatched by the Jedi Council to find Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh. However, during her mission, she encounters the legendary Wayseeker. The Acolyte: Wayseeker was written by Justina Ireland, and the book will go up for sale on May 6.

The live-action counterpart of Jedi Master Indara is portrayed by The Matrix veteran Carrie-Anne Moss, with Rebecca Henderson playing Vernestra Rwoh. The Acolyte features a star-studded ensemble to bring the...

The Gorge (2025), directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean, feels like a rare breed in today’s Hollywood — the kind of bold, high-concept B-movie that major studios have largely abandoned in favor of safer IP-driven projects. It’s a genre mash-up that blends action, romance, and horror, channeling the spirit of old-school thrillers while still feeling distinctly modern. Think of it as a video game fever dream brought to life, but with heart, style, and a surprisingly sharp emotional edge.

What sets The Gorge apart is its willingness to embrace extremes — operatic love, kinetic violence, eerie atmosphere — without ever winking too hard at the audience. Instead of parodying genre tropes, it uses them earnestly, creating a heightened reality where intense feelings and life-or-death stakes collide. Derrickson brings his horror sensibilities to the fore with striking visuals and suspenseful set pieces, while Dean’s script leans into pulpy storytelling with unexpected tenderness.

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The legendary tale of how James Cameron scribbled a dollar sign into the title and convinced Fox to greenlight a sequel is more than just Hollywood myth, it came straight from Cameron himself.

Back in the early ’80s, the pressure was on. Alien had already become a sci-fi classic in 1979, and Fox wanted a follow-up. Ridley Scott, who directed the original, didn’t return. Instead, a young James Cameron fresh off his breakout with The Terminator stepped in to take the reins. And with him came a bold vision: bigger, louder, and definitely more lethal.

Unlike Scott’s slow-burn horror, Cameron leaned into all-out warfare. His version wasn’t just about one creature stalking a spaceship crew, it was about a swarm. And in a pitch meeting that’s become the stuff of legend, he explained that shift in the simplest,...

Avatar: The Way of Water concluded with the death of Jake Sully and Neytiri's firstborn son, Neteyam. Unsurprisingly, that's put them both back on the warpath against the Rda, and the "absolute devastation" will fuel the matriarch's actions heading into Avatar: Fire and Ash.

"That pain is seamlessly followed up on," Zoe Saldaña tells Empire Online (via SFFGazette.com). "And because it doesn’t really have anywhere to go, and doesn’t go away, rage can also come from it. [The Sullys] are going to be tested as a family."

"Not only would everything that’s happening compel her to question the bond she has with her husband," the actress adds, "but also her bond with herself, her people, her land, and the way the Na’vi are. She’s going to question everything."

However, Neytiri will supposedly "meet her match" in Oona Chaplin's Varang, the leader of the Mangkwan Ash Clan.

Avatar: Fire and Ash puts the Sully family through the wringer as they look to bounce back from the tragic events of The Way of Water. A new still from the Avatar threequel shows the family's matriarch, Zoë Saldaña's Neytiri, willing to risk it all to protect her kin.

Per Empire Magazine, a fresh sneak peek from Fire and Ash sees Neytiri in action, seemingly holding a bow and arrow while in battle on Pandora. The look of rage on Neytiri's face in the image stems from the grief she and her partner, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), have suffered from after the death of their son, Neteyam, during the Na'vi's climactic battle with the Rda. Saldaña stated that Fire and Ash will further chronicle Neytiri's pain from losing her child. “That pain is seamlessly followed up on,” she said. “And because it doesn’t really have anywhere to go,...

That’s what happens when too many cooks try to create a dish… they spoil the broth. That is exactly what happened with Sigourney Weaver’s unreleased film in the Alien franchise, and it wasn’t even her fault!

When three directors clashed heads and collided scripts, the end result was a film named Alien V, aka Alien: Awakening, with director Neill Blomkamp helming the project. However, due to some unforeseen circumstances (which were really unfair to a lot of people), his project was put on hold indefinitely and later… canceled.

Sigourney Weaver was almost about to return to the Alien franchise

Fans might remember the iconic actress from the 1979 film Alien, who was the sole survivor of the terrible ordeal involving the Xenomorph. Well, although several sequels had already been made after the ’79 film, the script for Alien V demanded a challenge.

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Inspired by Kenner’s ’90s Aliens toys, Mondo has launched pre-orders for a Mantis Alien soft vinyl figure.

Designed by James Groman and colored Acid Blood Green, the 10.5″ Xenomorph is articulated including an extendable inner jaw.

A 5.25″ Corporal Hicks figure is also included, alongside a bazooka with a reloadable missile and an attachable Face Hugger.

Priced at $200, the set is limited to 500 and is expected to ship in November.

Hicks is played by Michael Biehn in James Cameron‘s 1986 sequel, starring alongside Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn, and Bill Paxton.

In the film, Ripley reawakens from cryogenic sleep a half-century after a narrow escape from her alien foe, only to be sent to a remote colony to help battle an infestation of Xenomorphs.

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No film can ever hold as much intrigue as the cancelled project, that fabled, elusive "what if?" built up in press events and promo images, only to fall apart and become part of cinema's historical refuse pile. And there is no genre more given to this phenomenon than science fiction. There are sci-fi movies that were discarded by studios decades ago that still manage to cling on to an undead sort of cultural relevance -- a fascination among fans that won't let them truly disappear.

Today, we're looking at some of the most overhyped, widely discussed, heavily promoted, but ultimately never-to-be sci-fi films. It's a collection that undeniably sparks imagination, making us wonder what might have been had studio money lined up in the right way, or rights moved into the proper hands a little sooner, or a big star volunteered to join up.

We'll never know exactly what these movies would have looked like,...

They say that at Disney, no one can hear you scream. Since the House of Mouse purchased the rights to 20th Century Fox in 2019, we’ve seen the usually family-friendly studio push forward with some of Fox’s racier IPs. Following the success of 2022’s Prey, that served as an innovative Predator prequel, Fede Álvarez soared his way to the top of the box office with Alien: Romulus. Neither is staying dormant for long, with Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth bringing Xenomorphs to the small screen in 2025, a Romulus sequel already in the works, and Predator: Badlands trying something new with the Yautja.

The first trailer for Badlands offers the unique premise of a Predator protagonist, although we have occasionally seen the Skin Thieves working with humans instead of just hunting them for sport. Prey’s Dan Trachtenberg is back behind the camera for Badlands, which again is taking the...

Of the plethora of Star Wars projects that are in development at Disney, the only one that we know for sure that’s coming out next year is The Mandalorian & Grogu, which has a release date of May 22, 2026. Featuring Pedro Pascal reprising his role as the titular Mando from the beloved series, the film is set at some point between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, and will once again see him and Grogu go on what Pascal calls "one of the best adventures ever made."

Appearing on the red carpet at Star Wars Celebration Japan recently, Pascal was approached by the good folks at IMDb, and discussed a little of what's to come in The Mandalorian & Grogu. He had high praise for both the sets and creator/director Jon Favreau, noting that "the series alone had some of the most incredible sets that I've ever seen in my life,...

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After spending the last few weeks looking at teen horror films in David Nutter’s Disturbing Behavior (listen) and John Carpenter’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Christine (listen), we celebrated Alien Day with a look at the much-maligned fourth entry in the franchise: Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Alien Resurrection (1997).

In the film, the military resurrects Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) via the cloning process 200 years after her death in Alien 3. During the process, however, her DNA is fused with the Queen Alien, making her motives questionable at best. Once the inevitable happens and the aliens escape, “Ripley” must team up with a group of mercenaries and decide where her allegiances lie.

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This summer, FX and Hulu will debut the latest entry in the iconic sci-fi horror franchise Alien. Titled Alien: Earth, this will be the Xenomorph's first television series, It's set in the year 2120, around two years before the original 1979 film starring Sigourney Weaver. And as the name implies, this time around, the action will take place on Earth itself.

I've had some reservations about how that might work in the larger context of the franchise, which often revolves around how utterly essential it is to keep the invasive Xenomorphs from ever reaching the human home planet. But with each new glimpse of Alien: Earth we get, those fears become quieter.

And we're getting quite a few glimpses at the moment, because FX and Hulu dropped a slew of new teaser trailers over the week. The largest of the bunch dropped on April 26, also known as Alien Day in the fandom...

Worldwide box office: April 25-27 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1 A Minecraft Movie(Warner Bros) $60.5m $816.6m $37.8m $436.6m 79 2 Sinners(Warner Bros) $58.5m $161.6m $13.5m $39.1m 72 3 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith(Disney) $42.2m $42.2m $17m $17m 35 4 The Accountant 2(Warner Bros) $38.2m $38.2m $13.7m $13.7m 72 5 Until Dawn(Sony) $18.1m $18.1m $10.1m $10.1m 61 6 Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback(Toho) $12.9m $47.4m $12.9m $47.4m 1 7 The Amateur(Disney) $8.7m $80.6m $4.9m $46.7m 53 8 Thudarum(various) $7.4m $7.4m $6.6m $6.6m 18 9 Pink Floyd at Pompeii - McMlxxii(Trafalgar) $6.5m $6.5m $3.9m $3.9m 63 10 The King of Kings...

Director Ridley Scott's historical feature "1492: Conquest of Paradise" (1992) dramatizes Italian explorer 'Christopher Columbus' and his travels to the 'New World', starring Gérard Depardieu, Armand Assante and Sigourney Weaver:

"...'Columbus' (Depardieu) is obsessed with making a trip westwards to Asia, but lacks crew and a ship. He is approached by 'Martín Pinzon', a shipowner from 'Palos', who introduces Columbus to the banker 'Santángel'. 

"'Queen Isabella I' (Weaver) owes money to Santángel. Columbus meets with the queen, who grants him his journey in exchange for his promise to bring back sufficient amounts of riches in gold.

"Columbus tricks many crewmen by telling them that the voyage would only last seven weeks. Nine weeks go by and still no sign of land. At night, Columbus notices mosquitoes on the deck, indicating that land is not far off. 

"Some days later, Columbus and the crew spot an albatross flying around the ship,...

In the age of sequels, remakes, and reboots, we often find ourselves yearning for something a little more… ‘out of this world’. Henry Cavill, who brought Geralt to life, has big plans for the Warhammer 40k universe- a project he’s been diligently working on for a while. But, alas, it seems we’re going to have to hold our horses a little longer.

Yes, while Cavill’s passion for the franchise is undeniable, the show’s release is still in development purgatory, leaving us with nothing but our imagination. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. If you’re itching for some grimdark action while we wait, there are five films you should definitely check out.

So, sit tight, and let’s dive into this cinematic universe, while we wait for Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 to become a reality.

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Happy Alien Day! Over the last decade, April 26th has been an official celebration of Ridley Scott's coveted horror franchise. Since 1979, when horror fans were introduced to Xenomorphs for the first time, there have been seven mainline films in the franchise. Nine if you include the Alien vs. Predator crossover films that aren't canon. Now, to help honor some of the genre's scariest monsters, Alien is getting a new apparel collection from Rucking Fotten.

The collection highlighting Alien, Aliens, and Alien 3 has specifically been made for Alien Day. There are mostly long sleeves and t-shirts that feature Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, the iconic Alien poster and more than a few Xenomorphs and chestbursters. However, there's also a hat and sweatshirt featuring the classic Alien font. Rucking Fotten expressed their excitement for the new collection, writing:

“The last time we participated in Alien Day was 2022 where we paired...

Since its debut in 2011, Black Mirror has remained one of Netflix’s most captivating anthology series' to date. With seven mind-bending seasons under its belt, the dystopian series delves into the implication of advanced technologies on individuals and society while blending relatable scenarios and thought-provoking science fiction with real-world anxieties, as viewed through a technological lens.

With its dark themes, social commentary, and high-quality action and production, Black Mirror leaves audiences just as uncomfortable as they are fascinated. If you’ve already binged season 7, which came out April 10, 2025, then here are 15 shows like Black Mirror you need to watch next.

1. Altered Carbon

Based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk series set in a future where consciousness is digitized, stored, and able to be transferred into a human body, essentially making life and existence limitless. After 250 years on ice, a prisoner (and political operative with...

In space, no one can hear you scream, but on Earth the “Alien” franchise continues to give fans lots of great music to listen to.

Pop culture collectibles company Mutant, partnering with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Studios, will issue two new and exclusive musical releases on physical media to commemorate Alien Day. On April 26, Mutant will not only release “The Romulus Suite EP” on limited-edition colored vinyl, but the first-ever CD release of composer Benjamin Wallfisch’s full “Alien: Romulus” score.

Alien Day, set on a date that echoes the Lv-426 colony portrayed in James Cameron’s 1986 film “Aliens,” has become an annual tradition. In past years, Reebok has released “stomper” sneakers modeled after the shoes worn by Sigourney Weaver in the sequel, and other brands have formed partnerships to celebrate what’s become one of the most enduring franchises in cinema history.

During his initial scoring sessions for “Alien: Romulus,...

The Mandalorian season 4 was supposed to go into production before 2023's Hollywood strikes. Scripts had been written, but the downtime saw Disney decide Din Djarin and Grogu's next adventure should be a feature instead.

Given their popularity and the way season 3 ended, it's not overly surprising that Disney is looking to cash in on The Mandalorian's success by shifting focus from streaming subscribers to box office revenue.

It's also been over six years since The Rise of Skywalker. So, getting Star Wars back into theaters, after Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy essentially turned it into a small screen property, has become a priority for Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Starting with two hugely popular characters is a smart move, but as of now, we don't know what the future holds in store for them both beyond The Mandalorian and Grogu movie coming to theaters next year. For example, is the...

The 2025 Star Wars Celebration has already commenced in Japan, and it won't be long until "May the 4th" arrives. In preparation for this notable date, the original Star Wars trilogy will be entering another streaming platform this May, just in time for everyone to whip up those lightsabers and indulge in a movie marathon at home. On the first of May, Star Wars Episodes IV to VI will be available to stream on Hulu. Fans will be able to watch where it all began, with the trilogy featuring the talents of Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. Additionally, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be available to stream on the same day. It retells how a group of rebels stole the plans of the Death Star, leading up to the events of Episode IV.

The Star Wars franchise has grown tremendously since A New Hope was released in 1977. Created by George Lucas,...

There are not many films that appear once in decades and fundamentally change the direction of filmmaking. Besides becoming the highest-grossing movie ever when it premiered in 2009, Avatar cemented its place in the history of cinema and became deeply rooted in pop culture. James Cameron, an expert in presenting far-sighted imaginations on screen, created an alien world with groundbreaking technology and visual effects and also managed to add a message that connected to a global audience.

However, it took him 13 years to release Avatar: The Way of Water, which became another massive hit. It showed that there is more to the story of Pandora by involving new tribes, creatures, and conflicts. Now, it looks like the director is not waiting long for the next series of installments. Cameron wants to build a universe like Star Wars. So, how many more Avatar movies are coming up ahead?

Every upcoming Avatar movie...

Lego Star Wars is back, as the toy company announced four more sets to be added to its collection. The next few weeks will be great for Star Wars fans, with the Star Wars celebration happening in Japan. And with May the 4th just a few weeks away, Lego doesn't plan to miss out on celebrating this informal commemorative day of the iconic epic space opera.

The upcoming Lego sets range between $9.99 and $299.99, and all of them will be released around the first week of May. The first is the "Luke Skywalker™ (Rebel Pilot)" Brick Headz set, containing 138 pieces where fans can build Luke Skywalker in his Rebel pilot outfit seen in Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Next is another Brick Headz set, but this time, it's from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. The "Revenge of the Sith™ Heroes & Villains" set will contain...

The new, gender-flipped Disney+ series version of Holes has just announced its cast and some character details. It's shaping up to look very different indeed from the 2003 adaption of the famous book by Louis Sachar.

First off, Shay Rudolph of The Baby-Sitters Club will be playing the main character, who is no longer a boy named Stanley but a girl named Hayley.Deadline has the details on her: she will be "full of heart and tired of her family’s belief that fate is fixed; her arrival will inject new hope and optimism into her campmates."

Greg Kinnear will play The Warden, a gender-flipped version of the sinister character played by Sigourney Weaver in the original movie. He has what seems like a good reason for having delinquent girls come out to Camp Yucca (Camp Green Lake in the original) to dig holes, but he has a dark secret. Aidy Bryant will play Sissy,...

An episodic adaptation of a Disney live-action classic is coming to Disney+, and today, news outlets have unearthed new additions to the cast. According to reports, Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant, and Shay Rudolph will grab a shovel for Disney’s Holes TV series, based on Louis Sachar’s 1998 book. Jac Schaeffer, creator of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, has been tapped to direct the pilot for Holes.

The trio helps lead the cast, which includes Flor Delis Alicea, Anire Kim Amoda, Noah Cottrell, Iesha Daniels, Sophie Dieterlen, Alexandra Doke, and Maeve Press.

Liz Phang is the showrunner, while Alina Mankin pens the screenplay for Holes. According to reports, Holes “follows Hayley (Rudolph), a teenage girl sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden (Kinnear) forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.”

Official descriptions say Greg Kinnear plays The Warden, the boss at Camp Yucca, with a...

The new gender-swapped adaptation of Holes on Disney+ has found its cast!

The upcoming TV series will star SNL alum Aidy Bryant and Little Miss Sunshine actor Greg Kinnear. Meanwhile, The Baby-Sitters Club star Shay Rudolph will play the leading role.

Holes tells the story of “a teenage girl (Rudolph) who is sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose,” per Deadline.

Aidy will play Sissy, a camp counselor who is “overflowing with energy.” Greg will play the role of the warden, who “has a flair for manipulation and getting the upper hand on his campers.”

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Also in the cast are Flor Delis Alicea, Anire Kim Amoda, Noah Cottrell, Iesha Daniels, Sophie Dieterlen, Alexandra Doke, and Maeve Press.

Based off of a 1998 novel by Louis Sachar, Holes was previously adapted into a 2003 film starring Shia Labeouf,...

The Disney+ remake of Louis Sachar’s famous 1998 novel, Holes, has found its main cast. Deadline reports that Greg Kinnear, Shay Rudolph, and Aidy Bryant have been tapped to star in leading roles in Holes, which was written by Alina Mankin with Liz Phang acting as the showrunner. Seven others have also joined the cast of Holes, including Flor Delis Alicea (Love the Skin You’re In), Anire Kim Amoda (The Penguin), Noah Cottrell (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Iesha Daniels (Zora and the Zebra), Sophie Dieterlen, Alexandra Doke, and Maeve Press. The show will follow Haley (Rudolph), a teenage girl sent to a detention camp where The Warden (Kinnear) forces the campers to dig holes for an unknown reason.

Other character details, in addition to Rudolph and Kinnear, have also been released for the Disney+ Holes series. Alicea will star as Queenie, a tough and seemingly fearless leader who covers up...

Disney+ has set the main cast for the pilot of the “Holes” TV series adaptation, Variety has learned.

The project, which Variety exclusively reported on in January, will star: Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant, Shay Rudolph, Flor Delis Alicea (“Love the Skin You’re In”), Anire Kim Amoda, Noah Cottrell, Iesha Daniels and Sophie Dieterlen in their television debuts, Alexandra Doke, and Maeve Press.

Full character descriptions can be found below.

Unlike the book “Holes,” the show will feature a female protagonist and mostly female characters, whereas the book followed teenager Stanley Yelnats as he is sent to a juvenile detention camp for boys in Texas.

The official logline for the show states, “In this reimagining of the beloved 1998 book from Louis Sachar, a teenage girl (Rudolph) is sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden (Kinnear) forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.”

Disney Branded Television is behind the pilot.

Greg Kinnear, Aidy Bryant, and Shay Rudolph are among 10 actors joining the cast of the Disney+ pilot Holes, based on Louis Sachar’s 1998 book, from Disney Branded Television.

Rounding out the cast are Flor Delis Alicea (Love the Skin You’re In), Anire Kim Amoda (The Penguin), Noah Cottrell (The Spiderwick Chronicles), Iesha Daniels, Sophie Dieterlen, Alexandra Doke (City on Fire), and Maeve Press (Everything’s Gonna Be Okay).

Written by Alina Mankin with Liz Phang as showrunner, Holes follows Hayley (Rudolph), a teenage girl sent to a detention camp where the ruthless Warden (Kinnear) forces the campers to dig holes for a mysterious purpose.

Clockwise Top L-r: Flor Delis Alicea, Anire Kim Amoda, Noah Cottrell, Iesha Daniels, Sophie Dieterlen, Alexandra Doke and Maeve Press

A breakdown of the characters and who plays them can be found below.

"Snow White" is a tale with plenty of gothic horror elements, even in its most Disneyfied form. As such, it's no surprise that the story has been reimagined into a horror movie on occasion. Granted, this is the type of thing that evokes images of Rhys Frake-Waterfield's 2023 feature "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey" and the ever-expanding Twisted Childhood Universe it has spawned ... and indeed, Snow White's horror history includes films like the less than exemplary 2012 teen camp slasher, "Snow White: A Deadly Summer."

However, the subject matter has also spawned a truly fascinating gothic horror film starring none other than Sigourney Weaver. 1997's "Snow White: A Tale of Terror" removes all the frills and cutesy aspects of the story, focusing instead on the lean, mean horror at its heart. As it turns out, adopting a comparatively realistic approach to a tale that features a murderous stepmother with supernatural...

Pedro Pascal and Jon Favreau during ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ presentation during Star Wars Celebration Japan (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for Disney)

The Star Wars Celebration 2025 took place April 18-20 at the Makuhari Messe Convention Center in Tokyo, Japan. The 16th bi-annual event was attended by more than 105,000 people, making it the largest Star Wars Celebration to date.

Guests were treated to 26 hours of panels on the three main stages. This year’s event included the announcement of a new standalone Star Wars film with Ryan Gosling, a panel for The Mandalorian and Grogu starring Pedro Pascal, and a preview of season two of Andor.

The 2023 Celebration was held in London, and 2027’s fan event is set for April 1-4 in Los Angeles. The 2027 Celebration will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope.

Star Wars: Starfighter

Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling announced Star Wars: Starfighter,...

Fans found themselves inundated with plenty of juicy updates and breaking news over the weekend coming out of the 2025 edition of Star WarsCelebration, which was held this year in Tokyo. Creator George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away continues to expand exponentially with content, and one of the high points of the three-day event came when The Mandalorian and Grogutook center stage in Japan. However, while creator Jon Favreau revealed plenty of exciting details, particularly within the new footage shown to those in attendance, the movie’s writer and director admits that his team has yet to address what kind of popcorn bucket(s) will accompany the streaming series’ move to the big screen. Favreau said in an interview with Collider:

"That's a great question that has not been reached yet [...] The subject has not been broached yet. I mean, Star Wars, as you could see from walking the floor,...

Andor will end with its already-acclaimed second season, but there are still plenty of Star Wars stories on the horizon. This year’s iteration of the semi-annual Star Wars Celebration convention, which took place in Tokyo, Japan over the weekend, gave plenty of star-studded updates on both fan-favorite Star Wars projects and new, previously unannounced installments. Here’s a roundup of what you may have missed.

What did we learn about existing Star Wars shows and movies at Celebration 2025?

Disney+ shows abound, but the last theatrically-released Star Wars movie remains 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. That will change next year with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a cinematic conclusion to Disney+’s first original series directed by series creator Jon Favreau, who was on hand at Celebration to promote the movie alongside his creative collaborator Dave Filoni and stars Pedro Pascal (reprising his role as the titular Mandalorian bounty hunter Djin...

The Mandalorian & Grogu director Jon Favreau has explained why Jeremy Allen White's Rotta the Hutt looks different from his more illustrious Star Wars counterpart, Jabba. White's character, who first appeared in 2008's Star Wars: The Clone Wars as Rotta the Huttlet, is the spawn of the infamous intergalactic crime lord.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Favreau discussed the evolution of the Hutts through the Star Wars Extended Universe and how they landed on Rotta's more muscle-bound design. "I think it was important for us to have an image because everybody...We definitely draw inspiration from Extended Universe, and the Hutts are just an interesting group," he began. "And they were explored slightly in the, you know, through Jabba and what we saw when we were growing up. But then, with Filoni and animation, they really delved into it. And then, of course, all the accompanying materials, like the comics,...

The Star Wars Celebration event in Japan may have concluded, but exciting news concerning that infamous galaxy far, far away continues to trickle in.

Screen Rant had the opportunity to speak with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy at the event, and she offered a promising update on the long-awaited Star Wars film being helmed by the award-winning Taika Waititi.

While fans eagerly anticipate Waititi's unique vision for the franchise, Kennedy clarified that the primary factor delaying the start of production is the director's own busy schedule.

"Taika is on Taika time," Kennedy playfully admitted to to the site. "I’ve just continually said to him, look, when you feel that you’re ready and you can really devote the time, we’re going to do it. We’ll be waiting. I’m just hoping we get there. That will be a great Star Wars movie."

Adding an intriguing layer to the project,...

As countless teases and news stories come out of Star Wars Celebration in Japan, it's nice to see two big names just have a bit of fun. Appearing in support of Andor Season 2, which is fast approaching (releasing April 22 on Disney+), stars Diego LunaandAlan Tudyk discussed their journey from 2016's Rogue One to this moment. The charming Luna plays lead protagonist Cassian Andor and Tudyk, funny as always, portrays K-2So. The two cracked each other up while sharing memories of and thoughts about their Tony Gilroy series.

"On your trailer door, they have your name, but they never put your real name," explained Tudyk. "They put a code name, so just in case you're on location, people can't walk by and go, 'Oh my gosh, Sigourney Weaver is right in there.' And my code name when I got to set was Old Pal. Come on, it breaks your heart.

Lucasfilm held its official panel at Star Wars Celebration on Thursday Night, which featured the first official look at The Mandalorian & Grogu, the upcoming Star Wars film set for release on May 22, 2026. Jon Favreau, the showrunner and creator of The Mandalorian, has been tapped to write and direct the film, which will see Pedro Pascal reprise his role as Din Djarin. The Mandalorian & Grogu will bring the most adorably green Force user, Grogu, to the big screen for the first time with an even larger role than ever before. Collider’s Steve Weintraub caught up with Favreau following the big presentation at Celebration, and he asked how much Grogu has grown up since we last saw him in The Mandalorian Season 3:

“You want to have a progression so it's not just the same situation over and over again. So, on one front, the relationship between Mando and Grogu has evolved,...

A major highlight of The Mandalorian from a creative perspective was all the directors the series allowed to play around in the Star Wars sandbox. From Bryce Dallas Howard to Taika Waititi, Dave Filoni, Rachel Morrison, and one of the show's late great stars, Carl Weathers, the series fostered a collaborative atmosphere all centered around the work of series creator and showrunner Jon Favreau. Now that he's working on bringing Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu to the big screen with The Mandalorian & Grogu, Favreau is aiming to incorporate a similar process, even if a movie gives him fewer options than an episodic format. It does, however, mean he's sticking to his strategy of rewriting the film around the action as it unfolds.

In an interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Favreau was joined by franchise newcomer and sci-fi legend Sigourney Weaver to discuss everything about the movie,...

Sigourney Weaver may have gotten her sci-fi start in Ridley Scott’s Alien franchise, and while she’ll always be inseparable from her role as Ellen Ripley, she’s recently become one of the titans of a new universe. Weaver is one of the stars of the Avatar franchise, which kicked off in 2009 with Avatar and continued more than 10 years later with Avatar: The Way of Water. The story of Pandora will roll on later this year in Avatar: Fire and Ash, which will introduce the world to a darker side of Pandora, much less colorful than the parts of the planet inhabited by the Omatikaya and Metkayina. During a recent interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at Star Wars Celebration to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Weaver provided an update on the next Avatar film, including when she thinks she’ll get to see it:

“Jim [Cameron] is anxious...

The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to become the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters since 2019, and one of the newcomers to the galaxy far, far away is the legendary Sigourney Weaver. No stranger to science fiction herself, Weaver is at this weekend's Star Wars Celebration convention in Tokyo, Japan. Collider's Steve Weintraub is there, too, and he had a chance to talk to Weaver about her character in the film. Weaver discussed her character, whose name has yet to be revealed, and how she relates to the titular bounty hunter and his young apprentice:

"I'm a pilot who came up with the Rebellion, and my job now is somewhere in the Outer Rim, just protecting the New Republic from all the scum that's managed to make its way over to the Outer Rim. For that, I really need someone like the Mandalorian. Even though it was hard...

The Mandalorian has been one of the most pivotal modern Star Wars entries, if not the defining project for this new era — not just for the franchise, but for the people behind it. And no one is more grateful for that than series lead Pedro Pascal, who had nothing but effusive praise for series creator Jon Favreau during their appearance at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. Pascal, who stars as Din Djarin (aka Mando), spoke with Collider's Steve Weintraub about how working with Favreau from day one of The Mandalorian has been one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of his life — and teased what’s ahead in the upcoming movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.

“I know everything, everything, everything about the movie," Pascal joked. "I can tell you that I think Jon Favreau is a genius, which is no surprise to anybody, but that he has this overview...