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Daisy Ridley as Rey in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of SkywalkerWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Adele Ankers-Range is a senior writer at MovieWeb with bylines at IGN, Sideshow Collectibles, Screen Rant, and more. A self-confessed cinephile and physical media collector, she spends more time alphabetizing her collection than she would care to admit. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Film & Media Studies, she set about sharing her words with the world, covering film and pop culture across major outlets. Star Wars alum Daisy Ridley is ditching her all-powerful lightsaber (Luke Skywalker style) in favor of…
Growing up, I had what some would consider an unhealthy obsession with roller coasters. From the first time riding the Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas to watching the sun set and rise while playing RollerCoaster Tycoon, I couldn’t get enough of them. And while my dream of being a rollercoaster architect never came to fruition, another one involving my kids just became reality on a recent trip to Silver Dollar City.I was recently invited to “America’s Best Theme Park” for the inaugural Fan Fest and a tour of the construction site of the new resort that the park…
A depraved comic book adaptation that likely caused even more walkouts than this year’s unorthodox superhero flick, The Toxic Avenger, has now debuted its first trailer amid finally being given a release date. The transgressive comedy horror movie, which premiered back in September at the Toronto International Film Festival, possesses a title, plot, and footage more depraved than you’re probably expecting, so reader discretion is advised… Making its debut earlier this year, the comedy horror flick in question is F**k My Son!, which is the demand of the main character, a warped mother who kidnaps a woman with the intention…
The death of any well-known person tends to get the world to stop and notice it, but few people in the world have quite the reputation of Jane Goodall. The primatologist, who was both a different sort of celebrity, known all over the world for her work in helping humans understand the animal world, and people from Leonardo DiCaprio to the designer of a Walt Disney World theme park, are remembering her work.Leonardo DiCaprio, a known activist, wasn’t simply a fan of Jane Goodall. In a post to Instagram, the Oscar winner called Goodall a “dear friend.” He wrote extensively…
Sitting down with a director for the first time is one of my favorite things. It’s a get-to-know-you session, even if it’s just a half hour in the lobby of New York’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel. I’m meeting Norway’s Joachim Trier, the fast-talking Cannes Grand Prix winner of “Sentimental Value” (Neon, November 7), who co-wrote his sixth feature with his long-time collaborator Eskil Vogt, his fellow “Worst Person in the World” Best Original Screenplay Oscar nominee. The Academy also nominated that film for Best International Feature Film. And given its warm reception so far from critics and audiences, Norwegian Oscar entry “Sentimental…
Calling all 90s Goth kids, outsiders, and misfits. The movie that helped shape your teenage years is now streaming for free just in time for All Hallow’s Eve. Yes, there were a lot of great movies during the decade that can be regarded as influential classics, but perhaps none has more of a cult following than this one. Released on May 3, 1996, The Craft defined what it was to be one of those kids who felt like they were outside the mainstream. Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, and Rachel True, people instantly latched on to the cult…
The beloved and excellent crime drama Peaky Blinders isn’t done yet! That’s been the case for a while, seeing as a Peaky Blinders movie is well on its way to our screens. However, now we know the story will continue beyond that, too, as a sequel series that sounds like a great way to continue the story just got a two-season order.With Cillian Murphy set to executive produce and Steven Knight, the show’s writer and creator, set to return, the Peaky Blinders sequel series will introduce us to a new generation of Shelbys, Variety reported, via two seasons of TV…
McKenna Grace is taking on the pivotal role of Maysilee Donner in the stacked cast of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. She couldn’t be more excited for fans to find out more: “…it has been such a beautiful experience… I’m just excited for them to see all of it. I’m excited for them to see the character, the hair, the makeup, the wardrobe, everything is so fun, especially for Maysilee Donner.” Grace spoke to MovieWeb about the beloved character during her press tour for her next feature, also an adaptation, Regretting You, in…
Welcome to October, Stephen King fans! This, of course, is the spookiest month of the year, and it’s thus a favorite time for Constant Readers: the ideal 31-day period to marathon every horrific King movie and perhaps induce nightmares by reading books like Pet Sematary or Revival before bed. As far as new adaptations go, the next one set to arrive is IT: Welcome To Derry, which will be premiering on HBO on October 26 – but for this week’s edition of The King Beat, we’re going to be skipping ahead a bit and talking about the last King blockbuster…
Peaky Blinders is already getting a feature film continuation on Netflix, but fans of the beloved period drama will be treated to another installment in the television format. Those looking forward to more unruly dealings involving the Shelby family are in luck, as a sequel series will follow the events detailed in the upcoming Netflix movie. Deadline reports that Netflix and BBC have ordered two new seasons of Peaky Blinders, set after the events of The Immortal Man. The sequel series will be two six-episode seasons, executive produced by creator Steven Knight and star Cillian Murphy. It is unclear if…