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It’s a different time for television. While it was seen as a secondary medium to cinema in the past, the tables have turned. Now, it’s the preferred model of entertainment as more and more people refuse to venture outside of their homes to get their story fixes. As a result, networks and production companies are spending astronomical amounts on their television shows. According to a report from Variety, each episode of the final season of Game of Thrones will cost a staggering $15 million – that’s a bigger budget than most Adam Sandler films (though the comparison is unfair based purely on the fact that even a cheaper Game of Thrones would be superior)....

Several networks have shifted into what is now the ever-popular CW - a hub of drama, superhero intrigue and some of the most outrageous yet compelling teen scenarios ever on television. Plot twists are as common on the network as teen-drama couples, but they’re not always for the good of the show. In fact, some plot twists are so detested that they hurt TV shows, resulting in lower ratings, fan complaints, and sometimes even downward spirals that were hard to recover from, if not impossible....

With rumors that The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley was in the running to play Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot (although the part eventually went to Alicia Vikander), and John Boyega joining the cast of Pacific Rim 2, the world is left with the question: What other actors from Star Wars could take on a fan-favorite role or two? Could we see Harrison Ford in another major adventure franchise, or should Adam Driver take on another villainous role?...

The 2000s have undoubtedly been the millennium of the superhero, with capes and masks dominating the pop culture scene like never before. Record-setting box office numbers, overlapping franchises, the list of achievements goes on and on. We’ve come a long way since the days of Richard Donner and Tim Burton, who broke down the stigma of silliness and provided a mainstream venue for smashes like Superman (1978) and Batman (1989). Regardless of the profound success of the genre, however, directors pursuing high-concept adaptations have continued to be shelved or completely discouraged and cut off at the ankles....

By a show of wands, how many of you are beyond excited for November’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? It’s been over five years since we’ve had a film set in J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. Although Pottermore has released a ton of exclusive content since then, and of course we can’t forget the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play, there’s nothing more exciting than seeing J.K. Rowling’s magical universe come to life on the big screen....

Fantasy movies have been around since the early and mid-1900s - back when they relied more on acting than special effects and epic plotlines. Then the 1970s and 1980s hit, and it seem these were the decades where cheesy fantasy films were standard fare. And for some reasons, the 1990s had a lull. Then The Lord of the Rings released, which revitalized the genre. Showing what could be done with current technology (both already-in-existence and what was invented for the trilogy), filmmakers had no excuse to release an atrocious fantasy flick....

As far as what style of show critics liked best in 2018, it’s a mixed bag, really. There’s a little of everything, including political thrillers, sitcoms, fantasy animation, social satire, fictionalized re-tellings of real events, reality competitions, and shows that completely defy easy classification. The worst, on the other hand, are a mix of shows that fall into lazy tropes and shows that set out to do something unique, but completely missed the mark....

There’s no denying that Captain America: Civil War changed the landscape of the comic-book-movie genre. It brought together even more of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and set up the events for everything leading up to Avengers: Infinity War. Oh, and it also happened to make over $1, 153 billion at the global box office. Despite all of this and a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it isn’t a perfect film, nor the alpha or omega of the genre that many people proclaim it to be....

The New York Videogame Critics Circle hosts the 8th Annual New York Game Awards, honoring the best in video gaming on January 22, 2019 at SVA Theatre in New York City and the nominees, as chosen by the New York Videogame Critics Circle, have been announced! The Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year, alongside all winners for the categories below, will be announced at the awards ceremony hosted by Emmy Award winning writers from The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Trevor hosted the reveal event for 2018’s Battlefield V)....

We often follow the career of our favorite actors and actress for years. Supporting their ventures into film, TV, and other established businesses, sometimes fans forget that they are regular people just like us. Along with their hobbies and interests outside of stardom, many stars rely on their friends and family to keep them grounded. In addition to being a great support system, sometimes these family members turn out to be hidden treasure troves of good looks too....

It was a great tragedy earlier this year when Netflix made the decision to gut all of its Marvel shows. They’d built up a little darkly themed mini-MCU of TV series on their streaming platform, giving fans of the grimmer Marvel Comics characters and storylines what they’d desperately wanted for years, and then they canned every single one in one fell swoop. It’s not really clear why they did it. Was it because Disney’s own streaming service was on the way and they didn’t want any co-productions with the Mouse House?...

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, studios are starting to delay movies, with No Time to Die being pushed back seven months - so what other movies could potentially see delays? Before No Time to Die was pushed back, Hollywood was already impacted by the coronavirus; premieres were being canceled, foreign releases being pushed back, and productions being shutdown in some cities. Now with the virus spreading in the United States and Europe - markets are that hugely important to a movie’s performance - it makes sense that studios would consider pushing back release dates....

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s 100th episode, ‘The Real Deal’, was a celebration of everything the series has achieved over the past five seasons. It faced Coulson and his team with the threat of a so-called “Dimension of Dreams,” one that brought their worst fears to life. That meant the episode featured a wide range of cameos, from villains like Hive and Lash to allies such as Deathlok. But there was a lot more to ‘The Real Deal’ than just the cameos....

At this point, almost everybody has at least heard of Star Wars. Spanning over 40 years, George Lucas created something wonderful back in 1977. Star Wars has had eight main movies and numerous spin-offs, which are now referred to as Star Wars Stories. While Star Wars became known all around the world. Some movies were better received than others. For example, the original trilogy was received far better than the prequel trilogy despite George Lucas being involved with both....

Several aspects of NBC’s hit sitcom, The Office, still hold up today. The show had a hilarious cast and a sharp kind of humor that is pretty rare to come by. This off-beat mockumentary is still very beloved today and is still considered to be one of the best shows on TV. Living on in reruns, The Office is certainly a series that viewers enjoy to binge-watch again and again. The series premiered in 2005 and ended in 2013, and it really never gets old....

Undoubtedly the unstoppable giant of entertainment, the Walt Disney Company has a powerful stranglehold on the keys to our childhood, and they’re using them liberally. With countless critical and commercial successes at their heels, a lifetime supply of nostalgia, and the backing of not only their classic material, but also the all-powerful Marvel and Star Wars brands in their stables, Disney is set to take over the world one heart a time....

Cracking open a zombie novel is just like digging blindly into a bag of jelly beans. Sometimes you get Black Licorice, or Tabasco, or Expired Yogurt. In other words, these “books” can be quite terrible. They sit half-read in your Nook queue or find themselves relegated to the bargain bin at your local bookstore, and for good reason. But as with jelly beans, not all zombie fiction is created equal. Hiding somewhere in that bag are the Blue Raspberrys, the Cotton Candys, the Bubblegums....

Marvel and DC Comics have been rivals for decades. Whether it’s comics, film, television or merchandise, these guys have been duking it out for a really long time. Sometimes Marvel comes out on top (MCU) and sometimes DC is the one that gets bragging rights (TV). Either way, there’s an unending debate about which company is better and it pretty much depends on who you ask, because both have rabid fan bases....

When we talk about low-budget movies, we often think of horror. Buckets of blood, inexperienced teen actors, rubber masks, or CGI monsters are the shortest route to cheap cinema. But if you think about it, making low-budget comedies makes a lot more sense. Aside from paying decent writers, you can make a solid comedy with minimal sets, cast, and unless you need a car chase—without a lot of special effects....

With the recent news of the Avengers: Infinity War release date being moved up, fans are more excited than ever to see their favorite Marvel characters on screen. For many, it could be one of their last performances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There are so many rumors surrounding Marvel right now. Some cast members are quickly approaching the end of their contract, while others have signed on for more movies....