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Steven Spielberg is inarguably one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, but, being human (as far as we know), he is fallible. He's made one thoroughly lousy movie ("Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"), a strangely inert one ("The Bfg"), and must answer for the bizarre backlot debacle that is "Hook."

These misfires are rare for a director like Spielberg, who doesn't have to move forward on a project until he's good and ready. He's known for shooting quickly and confidently, intuitively placing the camera exactly where it needs to be, and delivering a finished film that is narratively concise and thematically rich. The only thing better than watching a Steven Spielberg movie for the first time is knowing that it's going to open up in new and surprising ways on subsequent viewings. There isn't a single filmmaker working today who can top Spielberg as a visual storyteller.

Greg Cannom, a makeup and prosthetics artist whose Oscar-winning work can be seen in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” “Vice” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” has died. He was 73.

Frequent collaborator, Rick Baker, confirmed Cannom’s death in an Instagram post on Friday. Together, the pair worked on films like “Cocoon,” “The Howling, ” “The Fury” and the music video for Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit “Thriller.”

“I just heard the sad news of the passing of one of the great makeup artists. Greg Cannom,” he wrote. “Greg started with me in the 70s, his first job with me was the sequel to ‘It’s Alive’ where he not only assisted me in making the baby but also played one of the baby monsters. When I moved out of my first garage workshop, Greg moved in. When I outgrew my first industrial unit, Greg took that over. His work will be remembered long after his passing.

Greg Cannom, Oscar-winning prosthetics and makeup specialist whose skills were called upon for some of the greatest challenges in film including “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” has died. He was 73.

Cannom’s death was revealed Friday by fellow makeup artist Rick Baker in an Instagram post. No other details were immediately available.

Cannom won Oscars for the aforementioned films, as well as for “Vice.” He was also nominated for his work in “Titanic,” “Hook,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “Hoffa,” “Roommates” and “Bicentennial Man.”

Cannom’s work stretched deeply into popular culture across decades, with credits on dozens of visually iconic films like “The Lost Boys,” “The Mask,” “Hannibal and “The Passion of the Christ.” His particular expertise at aging actors – both before and after the digital effects revolution – was on display in several films, including “The Whole Ten Yards,” “Babel,” and “Bicentennial Man.” He...

Greg Cannom, the masterful prosthetics and makeup specialist who received Oscars for his work on Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Vice, has died. He was 73.

Cannom worked often with makeup maestro Rick Baker early in his career, and Baker on Friday reported his death in an Instagram post. “His work will be remembered long after his passing,” he wrote. No details were immediately available.

In March 2023, a GoFundMe page was set up to help Cannom with expenses as he battled diabetes and a staph infection that led to one of his legs being amputated below his knee.

In addition to his four wins, Cannom received six other Oscar makeup noms: for Hook (1991), Hoffa (1992), Roommates (1995), Titanic (1997), Bicentennial Man (1999) and A Beautiful Mind (2001).

He and Wesley Wofford shared an Academy Award for Technical Achievement in 2005 for “the development of their special modified silicone material...

Steven Spielberg collaborator Caroline Goodall and “This City Is Ours” star Hannah Onslow have signed on to lead new short film “The Second Time Around.”

Directed by Jack Howard, the fantasy-drama short follows a waitress (Onslow) who, while closing a café on a rainy night in London, is confronted by a mysterious older woman (Goodall). Genevieve Lewis (BBC’s “Doctors”) and David Ashton (“The Last King of Scotland”) feature in supporting roles.

“The Second Time Around” marks the debut of Nottingham-born Howard, who is the co-founder of the U.K. comedy duo Jack & Dean. The short marks a step toward dramatic filmmaking for the writer-director and was funded via a crowdfunding campaign with over 500 contributors. The short will serve as proof-of-concept for a feature film.

Ash Horne and Max Marlow are producing “The Second Time Around” with 42 Management & Production. Horne, a former creative director at the Oscar-winning Slick Films, is...

Eric Kripke has already cast Jensen Ackles in one indie superhero comic adaptation. What’s another, that too penned by Kripke himself? Jacked is a comic book from the Supernatural creator that, at its core, looks at a superhero having a midlife crisis. Ackles has already managed to wow fans and audiences as Soldier Boy in The Boys, but Jacked also seems something that is right up his alley.

Indie superhero comics have become a cornerstone in mainstream film and television, thanks to IPs like The Boys, Invincible, and The Umbrella Academy. With renewed interest in capitalizing on these non-Marvel and DC projects, some interesting projects might get the time to shine in the mainstream.

One can see some shades of Jacked in The Boys Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in The Boys season 3 || Credit: Prime Video

Eric Kripke wanted to tell a story with Jacked that could very easily be echoed in The Boys.

Families planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2026 just got a magical new perk of free dining for kids all year long!

In a major announcement, Disney revealed that throughout all of 2026, guests staying at any of their 25+ Disney Resort hotels will receive a free dining plan for children ages 3 to 9, as long as a paid dining plan is included in the package for guests 10 and up. The offer can also be combined with select other promotions, giving families even more ways to save while enjoying the most magical place on Earth.

How to get in on the deal...

Disney’s dining plans, which are available as part of vacation packages, include meals, snacks, and kid-friendly favorites at a wide range of on-property dining locations. With this new deal, families can worry less about mealtime costs and focus more on the fun.

Bookings open April 22 for travel dates through October...

It's no secret that nostalgia paints everything in rosy colors, making it harder to recognize when something we once loved no longer holds up. This happens frequently in the world of film, where childhood emotions blind us to the flaws of a genuinely crappy picture. We don't want to admit that something that once stirred us to our core has lost its luster -- and honestly, there's no shame in that. We've all been there.

Still, part of growing up is accepting some hard truths. Steven Spielberg's "Hook" isn't all that great. Michael Bay probably never had it. "Pulp Fiction" and "The Shawshank Redemption" are leagues better than "Forrest Gump." And "Back to the Future Part II and III" never should have happened. There -- don't you feel a little better?

No? Well, buckle up. Here's an even tougher exercise: a list of 10 hit horror movies that aren't as good as you remember.

What's the connection between Star Trek and Happy Days? There are several: Anson Williams, who played Potsie on Happy Days, later directed two episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and four episodes of Voyager. Don Most, who played Ralph Malph on Happy Days, guest-starred in a Voyager two-parter.

Also, though it cannot be 10,000% proven, it's thought that Robin Williams' Mork costume, which he first wore during a guest appearance on Happy Days, and then later on Mork & Mindy, was created using the costume that Phillip Pine wore during his guest spot as Col. Green in Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Savage Curtain." And, as many Star Trek: The Next Generation fans know, Robin Williams -- a major Trek fan -- almost guest-starred on The Next Generation.

Delving into more detail, Anson Williams directed more than 150 episodes of nearly 40 different shows, as well as several made-for-television movies.

It’s not easy being evil, especially when no one hears your side of the story. But that’s all about to change at Walt Disney World, where the most iconic baddies in the Disney universe are finally stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight.

Disney Parks just dropped a behind-the-scenes video teasing Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, and let’s just say Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Captain Hook are more than ready to steal the show. Premiering May 27, 2025, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this brand-new stage spectacular is giving fans exactly what they didn’t know they needed: a chance to hear the villains’ side of the story.

The teaser video, now live on Disney Parks’ official YouTube channel, offers a taste of the mayhem to come, featuring eerie orchestral recordings, color-coded fog effects, and a spine-tingling new original song that’s already got Disney fans buzzing.

If you're ever having a bad day or feeling like you're not good enough, remember that Steven Spielberg has made some pretty bad movies. That's not to disparage the Beard. He's an iconic director and a huge reason for Hollywood's astronomical success in the 1970s, '80s, and '90s. Indeed, he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of great filmmakers -- but he's far from perfect. Yes, even Steven freaking Spielberg is not immune from making a bad call now and again. Somehow, every time he seemingly hits a low point, like immediately after 1990's "Hook," he bounces back with a vengeance, namely the one-two punch of "Jurassic Park" and Best Picture winner "Schindler's List."

He's not the only one. James Cameron, Ron Howard, Peter Jackson, and George Lucas proudly stand atop this list of 15 great movie directors who made terrible films. As you keep reading, remember that we do...

Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind by Mark Levy

Duel by Matt Ferguson

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by Logan Tanner

Hook by Sarah Atwa

Indiana Jones And Raiders Of The Lost...

1991’s What About Bob? tells the story of a clingy multiphobe who won’t leave his therapist alone, even when Dr. Leo Marvin goes on vacation with his family. The shrink becomes so crazed, he eventually attempts to murder his patient with explosives.

And somehow things were even more tense behind the scenes.

Famously, stars Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss didn’t get along while making the film. Not in a “he has a bigger trailer than me” way, but more in a “he just threw a glass ashtray at my face” way. That real-life tension no doubt contributed to the pair’s compelling on-screen dynamic, but things would have been far different had director Frank Oz been working with two other actors, which was very nearly the case.

Rolling Stone recently published an oral history of What About Bob? that included a number of interesting production details, such as...

Ever wondered what happens when you combine a genius kid, a mech suit, and enough traps to make Home Alone’s Kevin McCallister jealous? Say hello to Peni Parker, Marvel Rivals’ resident area denial specialist. While her Spider-Bot might look like it belongs in a toy store, there’s nothing childish about the pain it inflicts on unsuspecting enemies.

But even the best defensive specialist needs backup. The right teammates can transform Peni from merely annoying to absolutely oppressive. Her ability to lock down objectives and punish aggressive players reaches new heights with proper support.

Ready to make enemies rage-quit when they can’t even approach the objective? Let’s build the ultimate bunker team around Peni Parker that will have opponents questioning their life choices after their fifth failed push.

Best team composition for Peni Parker in Marvel Rivals

Forget everything you know about “balanced” Marvel Rivals team comps.

Bruce Willis has made a career out of playing men who look like they haven’t slept since the late ‘80s, and The Last Boy Scout is no exception. Released in 1991, this action-packed, expletive-riddled, buddy-cop-adjacent flick directed by Tony Scott and written by Shane Black was basically Die Hard‘s rowdier, more foul-mouthed cousin. And yet, despite its A-list talent and explosive action, it somehow ended up as one of the most overlooked gems of the early ‘90s.

Now, let’s get one thing straight—I loved this movie growing up. So much so that I practically ran my VHS copy into the ground, forcing the poor tape to endure countless rewatches until it finally tapped out. Rip to that beautiful, plastic relic. Hopefully, the DVD holds out a little longer.

So, what the f*** happened? How did this film, with all its star power and razor-sharp dialogue, become more...

Alex Jones, founder of the conspiracy theory website InfoWars, is divorcing his wife, Erika Wulff, after she filed a restraining order against him.

Jones submitted a petition on Sept. 9, 2024, citing discord or conflict of personalities as his seven-year marriage to Wulff is ending. The same day, he requested a temporary order against his wife, which was granted by a judge on Sept. 20.

The court docket shows Wulff also filed a petition for divorce before asking for an emergency restraining order on March 12. Jones filed a motion to seal the records nine days later. The now-estranged couple wed in January 2017, and they share one child.

Jones was previously married to Kelly Jones, whom he divorced in March 2015, and has three children with her. He previously had custody of their eldest children. However, Kelly won joint custody in April 2017 due to Jones’ behavior, claiming in a 2017 interview with Inside Edition that he...

It's become very easy to take for granted the experience of watching live actors interact with CGI creations (or really anything that isn't physically on the set of a movie or series). Even the most basic TV shows utilize green-screen now to make it look like real people are standing outside instead of in the middle of a film studio's vast warehouse. But it wasn't always like this, and it wasn't that long ago that actors having to act against the unreal was new and strange, both for audiences and the performers themselves. Though special effects had been part of filmmaking for a long time, one of the most seminal and influential films of this nature was the 1988 fantasy comedy "Who Framed Roger Rabbit."

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is one of the great modern films, and not just because it set a new standard for what audiences could expect when...

Disney's live-action remakes are inescapable these days, as beloved stories are continuously recycled and modified for new generations. Some of these films made much-needed changes to these stories, most notably ones that involved negative depictions of marginalized communities, but many revisions actually hurt the overall narrative.

There's no sign of these remakes stopping as Disney is moving towards developing films that are relatively recent, such as a live-action Moana. As these mostly uninspired cash grabs are released, fans anxiously anticipate what their favorite Disney classics will become. The endless barrage of remakes may never end, but perhaps this era of Disney would be a little more bearable if the updates made to these stories actually made sense and didn't feel like such a departure from the original animated film.

Captain Hook's Villainy Is Explained With an Unnecessary Backstory Peter Pan & Wendy (2023)

A classic story of the wonder of childhood,...

Each week, we handpick a selection of stories to give you a snapshot of trends, updates, business moves, and more from around the creator industry. This week, platforms are making monetization moves, creators are teeing off on YouTube, and TikTok has lost one of its top execs as ban talk ramps up.

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Press X for cash. As part of his quest to make X “the everything app,” Elon Musk partnered formerly-Twitter with Visa back in January to develop a digital wallet and peer-to-peer cash transfers that’ll all happen on X. Now some users are starting to see the functionality debut, and they’ll have to decide whether or not they want Musk in their money.

Snapchat is going local. With its multicity “Creator Connect” campaign, the app is diving into Indian communities and searching for up-and-coming content creators to provide with mentorship, networking opportunities, and growth tools.

There was never a point after the blockbuster triumph of "Jaws" when it could be said Steven Spielberg needed a hit, but in 1992, coming off a string of critical and commercial disappointments in "Empire of the Sun," "Always," and "Hook," his future as a filmmaker did look a bit cloudy. His last two certified box office smashes at this point were "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," and while both were the work of an energized director, he clearly had loftier ambitions. And when the critics failed to realize he'd made a stone-cold masterpiece in "Empire of the Sun," he had cause to wonder if they were going to irrationally hold his unprecedented rush of success against him forever.

We know how this played out. Spielberg eventually reinvented the blockbuster with "Jurassic Park," and finally, in the eyes of critics, proved himself...

Jason Isaacs has played several iconic characters throughout his career, but few of them are as popular as Harry Potter's Lucius Malfoy. The actor is aware of how beloved the series is and recently drew comparisons with his recent role in HBO's The White Lotus.

His respective characters are different, but there are some similarities between the two, like constant arrogance, a belief that they're better than poor people, and the willingness to do anything for money/power, which led them to issues with the law. During a promotional interview for The White Lotus, via Max Nordic on X,Isaacs compared his characters' parental skills, as well as his on-screen sons.

Lucius Malfoy or Tim Ratliff? #HarryPotter#TheWhiteLotuspic.twitter.com/A2sqsgDhdt— Max Nordic (@StreamMaxNordic) March 19, 2025

In Harry Potter, Isaacs plays Lucius Malfoy, the pure-blood aristocrat with deep ties to Voldemort. In The White Lotus, he plays businessman Timothy Ratliff,...

Jason Isaacs has played several iconic characters throughout his career, but few of them are as popular as Harry Potter's Lucius Malfoy. The actor is aware of how beloved the series is and recently drew comparisons with his recent role in HBO's The White Lotus.

His respective characters are different, but there are some similarities between the two, like constant arrogance, a belief that they're better than poor people, and the willingness to do anything for money/power, which led them to issues with the law. During a promotional interview for The White Lotus, via Max Nordic on X,Isaacs compared his characters' parental skills, as well as his on-screen sons.

Lucius Malfoy or Tim Ratliff? #HarryPotter#TheWhiteLotuspic.twitter.com/A2sqsgDhdt— Max Nordic (@StreamMaxNordic) March 19, 2025

In Harry Potter, Isaacs plays Lucius Malfoy, the pure-blood aristocrat with deep ties to Voldemort. In The White Lotus, he plays businessman Timothy Ratliff,...

Terrified of ticking clocks and of growing old, Captain Hook may be one of the most misunderstood villains in classic literature. Disney's 1953 animated film, Peter Pan, remains a classic. Since then, there have been countless iterations of the story and of Captain Hook, including getting his own movie in the 1991 comedy adventure, Hook, starring Dustin Hoffmanand Robin Williams. There was also the recent 2023 film, Peter Pan & Wendy, with Jude Lawstepping into the shoes of the infamous pirate. But no performance has ever been so effective or sympathetic as Jason Isaacs's portrayal of Captain Hook in 2003's live-action, Peter Pan.

It’s hard to overstate what a massive cultural sensation Robin Williamswas in the 1990s, as he had transcended all expectations to become one of the industry’s most reliable actors. Despite getting his start on the sitcom Mork & Mindy and playing sold-out comedy shows around the nation, Williams would prove himself as an actor by starring in family-friendly hits, comedy sensations, and Oscar-nominated dramedies. Williams was the type of star who could be relied upon to take risks, even when the results were as disastrous as Flubber or Jack. Williams lent his talents to the groundbreaking fantasy adventure film Jumanji, a film that may have been too terrifying for children had it not been for his unique comedic charm.

George Lucas changed cinema forever with "Star Wars." He didn't just alter the medium in terms of franchising, but he also pushed the limits of independent cinema and revolutionized everything from visual effects to digital editing, sound design, and filming. But you already know that, right? 

What you may not know, however, is that Lucas frequently made appearances in non-"Star Wars" movies and TV shows throughout his career. For example, the now-retired filmmaker once cameoed in his buddy Steven Spielberg's Peter Pan film "Hook," specifically in a scene where he makes out with Carrie Fisher. (!) Lucas also played a small role in "Beverly Hills Cop III" (sharing the screen with Christina Venuti) and even showed up in an episode of "The O.C." once.

Of course, "Star Wars" fans are aware that Lucas similarly popped up in "Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith." In that case,...

Paramount+ has had some recent hits, such as Landman and School Spirits Season 2, and the streaming platform is poised to keep that streak going with Happy Face.

The new crime drama premieres on Thursday, March 20, with a two-episode drop on Paramount+ territories around the globe.

New episodes will air each week through its May 1 season finale.

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The “season” finale is interesting because the newly released Happy Face trailer reminds me of the many crime dramas that have invaded the small screen in the peak TV era.

More often than not, they’re limited series due to the cases having a clearly defined endpoint that didn’t call for more episodes.

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It hasn’t stopped some shows from toying with the idea of more episodes, such as HBO’s Mare of Easttown.

Thankfully, Mare of Easttown has remained a miniseries thus far, but it’s unclear how...

It’s been said once, it’ll be said a lot more times. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is absolutely bonkers in all the best ways. From pet tigers to pirate adventures, there’s always something new and unexpected to happen upon and experience, and that extends to the skills and items you can find and use during your time sailing the high seas. In this guide, you’ll find out exactly how and when you’ll get your hands on that handy looking Chain Hook from the promotional materials on TV and the internet!

Get Over Here!

Thankfully, getting the Chain Hook is unavoidable, as it’s given to you as part of the main story. Unfortunately, it’s given to you during one of the longest chapters in franchise history, half way through Chapter Two, to be exact. After venturing into Madlantis and being told to...

Editor's note: Kathleen Kennedy has since given a clarification interview with Deadline, where she said she is not retiring at this time. She is 71, and Kennedy has been in discussions of what a succession would look like. However, at the time of writing, she's not leaving Lucasfilm yet. The commentary in this article about people weirdly celebrating still applies.

Kathleen Kennedy is a woman who needs no introduction. She is one of the most prominent and game changing people who has ever worked in Hollywood. From some of her earliest production jobs like in 1979 as an assistant for the film 1941 to helming one of the biggest media franchises of all time in a Galaxy far, far away, she has built a career spanning over 45 years. And according to The Hollywood Reporter, she is looking to retire at the end of the year.

I could not be happier for Kathleen. I...

Fan theories can range from the magnificently layered to the simplistic and dull. As Disney is one of the largest entertainment companies in the world, inspired fans have created hundreds of possible theories stemming from their entire catalog. However, although most of these theories can be bright and cheery, some theories can get really dark and upsetting.

The theories that Disney fans have come up with can surprisingly sound realistic given the evidence. Judging by how many theories fans have created from these classic films, it's hard to ignore the ones that sound the most terrifyingly true.

Did Captain Hook Kill Ariel’s Mom? Peter Pan (1953) and The Little Mermaid (1989)

Fans of Disney's most classic films have pointed out a major possible connection between two of their greatest movies. In the 1953 classic Peter Pan, Neverland is home to many wondrous people and places, such as Mermaid Lagoon. In a scene...

Scatena & Rosner Films is rolling out Grammy and Tony winner Jhett Tolentino’s film directorial debut “Asian Persuasion” across North American theaters, with a digital/VOD bow to follow. The romantic comedy, penned by Mike Ang, toplines “Hook” alum Dante Basco and Filipino star Kc Concepcion (“Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill”).

The film, which snagged the Audience Award at the 2023 Soho International Film Festival, follows an underachiever who concocts an elaborate scheme to dodge alimony payments to his fashion-exec ex-wife. The ensemble cast features “Bling Empire” breakout Kevin Kreider, Paolo Montalban (“Cinderella”), Geneva Carr (“It’s Complicated”), Scarlet Sherr (“Hustlers”), Celia Au (“Lodge 49”), and newcomer Jax Bacani.

The R-rated comedy drama will hit major markets including Los Angeles, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Honolulu, and Washington D.C. through Seismic Releasing’s theatrical partnership.

Behind the camera, Tolentino assembled a crew including cinematographer Andrea Walter...

In April 2015, The Hollywood Reporter noted that Warner Bros. was preparing to "flood the market" that summer with a slate of nine films designed to fill the gap left by the absence of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy and the "Harry Potter" films. At the time, Warner's domestic distribution chief Dan Fellman told the outlet, "It will be tough work, but I think it will pay off."

In some ways, WB's approach did pay off. The Dwayne Johnson-led "San Andreas," produced on a budget of $110 million, raked in $474 million worldwide. And while "Mad Max: Fury Road" didn't fare quite as well, making $380 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, it did at least garner critical acclaim and remains one of the best movies in the "Mad Max" saga. But one big-budget Warner project failed spectacularly on both a critical and commercial front.

A Peter Pan origin story...

Since Warner Bros. announced the decision to reboot Harry Potter as a TV series, the most pressing question was about the upcoming cast and whether the original would be involved. So far, no official announcements have been made about the upcoming cast, but the original actors showed their support.

Some of them even joked about taking on different roles in the series, but the consensus is that the original stars want to allow the new generation their moment to shine. With all the ongoing rumors, it's easy to imagine some younger actors could return as the older characters. Jason Isaacs has the opposite idea and shared with Deadline his dream role in the new Harry Potter reboot at the premiere of his new show, The White Lotus Season 3.

Jason Isaacs on Max’s upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series : “I’m hoping to come back as Hermione†pic.twitter.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is the much-needed sequel to the surprise smash hit of 2021. A 2D sidescroller in the modern day is a hard sell at the best of times, but when you throw Soulslike elements and a rat protagonist into the mix, it could either be really bad, or incredibly unique. The first managed to land on the better side of that dilemma, but what about the sequel? We checked it out to find out for you!

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is a Worthy Sequel

If you’re unaware, Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter follows Arlo the Rat, the King’s son who’s desperate to get himself into battle and prove himself to his father. He gets his wish all too quickly, as he finds himself training with his father, before returning back to his kingdom to find it under siege from the Dark Wings,...

In the world of the Generation 1 Transformers, there's almost no Autobot who can withstand the might of the powerful Devastator. Now, two upcoming toys will put fans closer to recreating the iconic Combiner with modern action figures.

Transformers Studio Series has a subline based on 1986's The Transformers: The Movie, with this series now set to have its own take on Devastator. To that end, the Constructicons Long Haul & Hook 2-Pack features two of the Decepticons needed to form this mighty monstrosity. Coming out in a few months, the action figure set is easily one of the most anticipated Transformers releases of 2025.

RelatedTransformers Rolls Out an Underrated G1 Decepticon Combiner for New Hasbro Campaign

The latest Transformers Haslab toy has been revealed as Liokaiser, an obscure Decepticon Combiner with an animalistic arsenal of transforming armor.

Transformers Studio Series Faces Devastation With the Constructicons Long Haul & Hook Set

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A new horror film is tapping into the digital age’s obsession with influencers and the supernatural. Viral Haunt, the latest project from UK-based Taw Entertainment, is bringing social media horror to the big screen, blending found-footage terror with psychological dread. Filming is underway, with the movie set to be distributed worldwide by ITN Distribution.

Directors Natasha Tosini and Stephen Staley helm the project, which follows a group of internet-famous ghost hunters as they attempt to silence accusations that their paranormal investigations are staged. Determined to prove their legitimacy, they embark on their most ambitious ghost hunt yet—only to discover that some hauntings are very real. The cast includes Kelly Rian Sanson, Danielle Scott, Jack Hoy, Jack Hyde, and Will Wickham, alongside Tosini and Staley, who also take on acting roles. Shooting has been taking place on location across the UK, making full use of eerie and atmospheric settings.

One of the great benefits of the Sundance Film Festival is that it provides a forum for independent film producers to gather and not only share war stories, but celebrate one another and offer support for the films being unveiled. On Sunday, January 26, the Sundance Producers Celebration was held for this exact purpose, with the 2025 Sundance Institute | Amazon Studios Producers Awards being presented to producers of films premiering at this year’s festival. “Babygirl” producer David Hinojosa also delivered the keynote address.

Joe Pirro received the Amazon Studios Fiction Producers Award for his work on the remake of “The Wedding Banquet” starring Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone, while Danielle Varga received the Amazon Studios Nonfiction Producers Award for the documentary “Seeds.” Both will receive a $10,000 grant as part of this prize. IndieWire shares Hinojosa’s keynote exclusively below.

David Hinojosa: This is truly a place that allows you to be exactly who you are.

Did movies for kids peak in the 1990s? It's entirely possible. We arrived at this question after sifting through piles of our old VHS tapes to produce a list of the best '90s kids' movies, noting the amount of high-quality entertainment we had to choose from. Make no mistake, this was a hard list to assemble and required more than a few heartbreaking sacrifices. Even cherished Walt Disney productions like "Mulan" and "Tarzan" were left on the outside looking in, which speaks volumes about the last great decade. "Beethoven?" Nope. "Rookie of the Year?" Nadda. "Angels in the Outfield?" Non. The Lindsey Lohan "Parent Trap?" Nein.

Thankfully, the films that made the final cut are genuinely excellent. So, don't get too mad if your favorite children's flicks are nowhere to be found. Chances are, we love them too but had to make room for those that were marginally better.

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble has a new poster teasing a showdown between Peter Pan and Winnie-the-Pooh. The upcoming Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is an installment in the franchise known as the Twisted Childhood Universe, which transforms various public domain children's characters into horror movie villains. The franchise includes Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel, the recent Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, and the upcoming Bambi: The Reckoning and Pinocchio: Unstrung. Poohniverse, which is set for an October 2025 release, will be directed by Tcu creator Rhys Frake-Waterfield and features returning monsters from all five movies alongside incoming characters.

A new poster for Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble has now debuted on the official Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 X account. The poster, which features the tagline "place your bets," features Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Pan facing off against one another, seemingly preparing for a showdown. The poster bears a striking similarity to the poster for the Friday the 13th...

Following Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and its recent - and much more positively-received - sequel, the third instalment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, aka the "Poohniverse," is set to hit theaters on January 13 for a three-day run before heading to streaming at a later date, and we now have some new stills from Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare courtesy of EW.

The previously-released poster and teaser gave us a first look at this evil incarnation of "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" himself, and these promo images spotlight rather terrifying new takes on Captain Hook and Tinkerbell.

According to director Scott Chambers, Tink has been reimagined as a biologically born male named Timmy, who Pan keeps in line by feeding "pixie dust."

“She didn't fit the criteria to actually be sent fully to Neverland,” Chambers explains. “Then he says, however, you can be something else. You can be this fairy,...

Following Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and its recent - and much more positively-received - sequel, the third instalment in the Twisted Childhood Universe, aka the "Poohniverse," is set to hit theaters on January 13 for a three-day run before heading to streaming at a later date, and we now have some new stills from Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare courtesy of EW.

The previously-released poster and teaser gave us a first look at this evil incarnation of "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up" himself, and these promo images spotlights rather terrifying new takes on Captain Hook and Tinkerbell (Kit Green).

According to director Scott Chambers, Tink has been reimagined as a biologically born male and named Timmy, who Pan keeps in line by feeding "pixie dust."

“She didn't fit the criteria to actually be sent fully to Neverland,” Chambers explains. “Then he says, however, you can be something else. You can be this fairy,...

Everyone has had the experience of walking out of a theater after seeing a fantasy movie and being absolutely flabbergasted by what they just spent the past two hours watching. More than any other genre, it sometimes feels like fantasy films – especially older ones – can be a dumping ground for every terrible script or hackneyed director in Hollywood. Sometimes fantasy films can be so bad they're good, and sometimes they're just bad, and then there's a third category: films that don't deserve their bad reputation.

Even good fantasy films bomb at the box office sometimes, or suffer from production bloat. Yet for all their struggles, many of those underperforming fantasy films become cult classics given enough time and enough people willing to cast aside their preconceptions of them. These five films all have something redeeming about them, from moments of acting brilliance to gorgeous production quality – it just takes a willingness to enjoy them,...

Images for Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare offer a first look at the horror version of Tinkerbell (Kit Green) and Captain Hook (Charity Kase). Written and directed by Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey director, Scott Chambers, the upcoming horror retelling of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan is a new entry in the Twisted Childhood Universe, only in theaters from January 13 to 15.

The first images of Captain Hook and Tinkerbell offer a terrifying look at the villains. Check out Captain Hook:

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The high-paced adventure of Skeleton Crew took a different turn in its sixth episode, "Zero Friends Again." Kb and Wym dealt with a medical crisis that brought their mission to a literal standstill while Fern and Neel struggled to work together successfully. But while the journey home was in the background of this episode for the kids, Jod Na Nawood took a significant step forward in his pirate's quest, which was crafted by Jude Law's decision in one particular scene.

Jude Law created Jod Na Nawood's song for Skeleton Crew

Collider recently posted an intriguing and in-depth conversation with Bryce Dallas Howard all about her epsiode "Zero Friends Again." The director has been garnering praise for her work. One part detailed the creative process for Jod's trial by the pirates. Interviewer Maggie Lovitt remarked that while many people compare the show to The Goonies, "I realized it's really Peter Pan,...

The 1991 spoof Hot Shots! found itself to a small degree mirroring the front pages of the newspapers – and 20th Century Fox was worried.

Save for a few sporadic examples – the first Scary Movie, for instance, and more recently The Goes Wrong Show on the BBC – it feels like the era of the successful screen spoof came to a juddering halt in the 1990s. In 1993, we had the second of two Hot Shots! films, and in 1994 the Naked Gun trilogy came to an end. After those? It was slim pickings.

There were further attempts to breathe fresh life into the spoof – Spy Hard, Jane Austen’s Mafia!, Wrongfully Accused – but nothing that could live up to some of the movies we got in the 80s and early 90s.

In 1991 in particular, the spoof was a box office draw. This was the year when many big budget Hollywood productions came in well below box office expectations.

'Harry Potter' fans would have had a completely different movie experience if these stars had played their favorite characters.MEGADavid ThewlisIan Hart got Professor Quirrell's role.Mega

Enola Holmes 2 actor David Thewlis originally auditioned for Professor Quirrell's role in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. However, he ended up playing Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and the four final films in the franchise.

"I was directing my own movie [Cheeky] when [the offer for Lupin] came through, and I'd actually cast Ian Hart in my movie so obviously I wasn't bitter. He said, 'Who're you playing'? And I said, 'Lupin,' and he said, 'Well, you gotta do it, that's the best part in the book,'" Thewlis told Moviehole in 2004.

Eddie RedmayneEddie Redmayne joined the Wizarding World in a different way.Mega

In an interview with Empire, Eddie Redmayne confirmed he auditioned to play Tom Riddle while...

26 years into his career, Christopher Nolan is charging along on one of the most remarkable creative and commercial runs the film industry has ever seen. Since he burst onto the scene with his breakthrough second feature "Memento" in 2001, all he's done is make one critically acclaimed box office hit after another. Considering the sizable budgets he's become accustomed to working with, it's a winning streak that any of our big-swing maestros can't match. Even Steven Spielberg experienced critical and/or commercial turbulence at this point in his career, with films like "1941," "Empire of the Sun," "Always," and "Hook." But aside from "Tenet" (which would've been a blockbuster had the Covid pandemic not kept the vast majority of moviegoers out of theaters over the summer of 2020), all of Nolan's films have doubled their production budgets at the global box office, and are currently rated fresh at Rotten Tomatoes.

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Since breaking through with his second feature "Memento" in 2001, Christopher Nolan has been one of the most critically celebrated and commercially popular filmmakers on the planet. He's been nominated for eight Academy Awards (winning Best Picture and Best Director in 2024 with "Oppenheimer") and currently ranks seventh on the list of highest-grossing directors of all time (not adjusted for inflation). Career-wise, you can't do it much better than Nolan: he kicked off with two indies, dipped his toe in the studio waters before tackling a major franchise with "Batman Begins," didn't overstay his welcome with said franchise, and is now a brand name himself à la Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas. With his track record, he can make just about any film he wants at the studio of his choosing.

Now that he's about to embark on feature number 13, you'd think we could look back over his 26-year career...

It would seem to be of vital importance that directors and actors at the very least respect each other while they're making a movie, but Hollywood history is riddled with instances where this simply didn't occur. One of the most famous disagreements nearly turned fatal when Werner Herzog threatened to shoot (with a gun) notoriously erratic star Klaus Kinski while filming "Aguirre, the Wrath of God." No guns were brandished on the set of "Hook," but Steven Spielberg famously did not enjoy his time collaborating with Julia Roberts (they haven't worked together since). And then there's David O. Russell, who's fought with and/or terrorized stars like Amy Adams, Lily Tomlin, and George Clooney; if there's any justice, O. Russell, a once-formidable talent who hasn't made a watchable movie since 2010's "The Fighter," won't be allowed back behind the camera until he learns how to behave like a decent human being.

Steven Spielberg is without a doubt one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and almost certainly defined what audiences have come to expect from massive works of spectacle. Jaws may have been the first film to coin the phrase “summer blockbuster,” but Spielberg continued to work on ambitious epics in the subsequent decades with his work on Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones franchise. While it’s not always considered to be among his best, Spielberg’s reinvention of the Peter Pan mythology in Hook was a massive commercial success in 1991. Among its many qualities, Hook features cameo appearances by George Lucas and Carrie Fisher.