Movies & TV

From Widow’s Bay to King of the Hill – Stephen Root is an Unsung Hero

Heath Andrews — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0000

Some actors steal the show that they’re on. Maybe they’re given a character that shines, or maybe they’re given the best lines. Other actors just make productions work. They find a way to add something special to their show or movie and it brings it all together. Stephen Root is a bit of both types. [...]

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How the Late James Burrows Changed Comedy Television Forever

Heath Andrews — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:12:32 +0000

On June 19th, 2026, the world lost James Burrows. The way we talk about and discuss media often times excludes television directors. We can talk about people who make movies all day long, but the people who make TV happen tend to get left out of those talks. It’s unfortunate. Making television isn’t as grandiose [...]

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Dermot O’Leary’s Toto the Ninja Cat Is Getting an Animated Series

Alizee Ali Khan — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:43:03 +0000

UK TV personality Dermot O’Leary‘s beloved book series Toto the Ninja Cat is being adapted into an animated series. Studiocanal and Superprod are producing it. It’s a significant step for a children’s franchise. It has quietly built a serious following over the past decade. O’Leary, a former X Factor host, will see his books transformed [...]

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Armie Hammer Speaks out in Big Interview

Heath Andrews — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:38:26 +0000

Over the last couple of years, we’ve had a lot to say about Armie Hammer. The beleaguered actor saw his career disintegrate through the 2020’s thanks to a number of allegations and leaked messages. Hammer basically lost everything, started working on an island, and struggled to cope with a changing life. We’ve covered a lot [...]

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New Boss of the BBC Cutting Jobs and Spending

Heath Andrews — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:56:29 +0000

It’s no secret that the television industry is hurting something fierce. The major American networks, NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox, are all struggling. Terrestrial television viewing has dropped off substantially, and the cost of programming has caused cancellations to abound. “Cord-cutting” is on the rise, and it’s not just here in the States. England’s premier [...]

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Cher and Bob Geldof Will Voice in Animated Film “Fly Squad: First Strike!”

Alizee Ali Khan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:41:21 +0000

Oscar winner Cher and Live Aid creator Bob Geldof are reportedly in talks to provide voices for an Australian animated feature, Fly Squad: First Strike! For the Beaches star, this would be her first film role in nine years. Fly Squad: First Strike! Written and produced by filmmaker Anthony Maley, the story follows three unlikely [...]

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“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Launches New Shot for ScreenX Format

Alizee Ali Khan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:20:06 +0000

CJ 4DPlex, the Korean developer of cinema technology behind ScreenX and 4DX, is rolling out a brand new premium large format program. It’s called Shot for ScreenX, launching with the release ofSpider-Man: Brand New Day. This multi-projection format will expand chosen scenes beyond the frame. Projecting onto the sides of auditorium walls, delivering a 270-degree [...]

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Steven Spielberg Didn’t Want Aliens in Indiana Jones “Crystal Skull” Film

Heath Andrews — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:21:37 +0000

Acclaimed director Steven Spielberg is in the news lately thanks to his alien thriller, Disclosure Day. The movie is by no means the first time he’s done something involving visitors from another planet. After all, this is the guy who gave us Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. He also gave [...]

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Anya Taylor-Joy Joins “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum”

Alizee Ali Khan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:34:12 +0000

Anya Taylor-Joy is the latest heavyweight to lace up boots for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. It is a film by Andy Serkis, who also reprises his role as Gollum. This is a casting announcement that is going to ruffle some feathers in Middle-earth. Taylor-Joy’s Casting Taylor-Joy will play Seren, a [...]

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Sharknado Director Anthony C. Ferrante Returns With New Movie “Water Park Shark”

Alizee Ali Khan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:47:57 +0000

A decade after dropping the oceanic fish-infested deluge known as Sharknado, director Anthony C. Ferrante is ready to swim back into the blue with his latest assault on our screens: Water Park Shark. With Lead Actors David Chokachi and Chelsea Gilson in the lead roles, the film will take the floor at Shark Con in [...]

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