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gizmodo.com - Germain Lussier - Wait, Do We Actually Want to See a Minions Movie?
Wait, Do We Actually Want to See a Minions Movie?
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

We all talk about characters like Batman, Darth Vader, or Spider-Man being the kings of the box office, but the true ruler might actually be a weird yellow Minion. Since the Minions were introduced in 2010's Despicable Me, films in that franchise…

gizmodo.com - Cheryl Eddy - Melissa Barrera Is Returning to Horror Movies on Her Own Terms
Melissa Barrera Is Returning to Horror Movies on Her Own Terms
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Earlier this week, Melissa Barrera gave a no-holds-barred interview talking about her firing from Scream 7 after she voiced support for Palestine on social media. We know she has no love for that particular horror franchise, but she's not against…

independent.co.uk - Maria Sherman - Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft
Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft
The Independent

Billie Eilish is levitating. Or so it seems. When the pop star first emerges on screen in the mouthful “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” she is suspended above a cube built of LED screens…

mentalfloss.com - Nitya Rao - 7 Famous Movies Filmed in Less Than a Month
7 Famous Movies Filmed in Less Than a Month
Mental Floss

If making a movie is usually a marathon, these films treated it more like a sprint. Shot in tight windows—sometimes just a handful of days —these productions didn't have the luxury of endless takes or overthinking every frame. And…

gizmodo.com - James Whitbrook - Yes, the Clayface of DC's New Horror Movie Is the Same One From 'Creature Commandos
Yes, the Clayface of DC's New Horror Movie Is the Same One From 'Creature Commandos
Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

Matthew Lillard continues his genre comeback in joining Man of Tomorrow. Brendan Fraser his heading to space for Josh Wakely's next film. Plus, the less-gory trailer for Evil Dead Burn has a ton of new footage. Spoilers now! Deadline reports Sophie…

kotaku.com - John Walker - Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Producer Lashes Out At Negative Reviews
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Producer Lashes Out At Negative Reviews
Kotaku - Gaming Reviews, News, Tips and More

I really wasn't expecting the positive reviews for Mortal Kombat II, due in theaters May 8. Its most recent “Let's Fuckin' Go” trailer suggested something that looked so far beyond campy schlock that it would surely be the sort of…

fastcompany.com - Eve Upton-Clark - This Gen Z film distributor is using influencer events to get his peers going to the movies
This Gen Z film distributor is using influencer events to get his peers going to the movies
Fast Company

Peter Gold has always loved making films. While attending film school in New York, he became involved with a film called Our Hero Balthazar, directed by Oscar Boyson, known for his work as an executive producer on Uncut Gems. Gold instantly knew…

collider.com - Safwan Azeem - 8 Nearly Perfect Movie Trilogies, Ranked
8 Nearly Perfect Movie Trilogies, Ranked
Collider

A trilogy usually sounds better on paper than it feels when you actually watch it all the way through. The first film sets everything up, the second one either improves things or stretches them, and the third has to somehow bring it all together…

collider.com - Robert Lee III - 8 Upcoming Superhero Movies, Ranked by Anticipation
8 Upcoming Superhero Movies, Ranked by Anticipation
Collider

While the genre isn't as overwhelmingly dominant in wider pop culture as it once was in the 2010s, the superhero genre still has its select share of great releases and films that draw up excitement and hype better than any other genre. Entire…

slashfilm.com - Ryan Scott - Andy Serkis' New Movie Based On A Classic Book Flopped At The Box Office
Andy Serkis' New Movie Based On A Classic Book Flopped At The Box Office
SlashFilm

Andy Serkis is a beloved performer, known for his work as Gollum in 'The Lord of the Rings' and Caesar in the 'Planet of the Apes' movies, among many other roles. As a director? It's a little more complicated. Sad to say, as beloved as Serkis is…

tomsguide.com - Rory Mellon - 3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week (May 7-13)
3 new to Netflix thriller movies to stream this week (May 7-13)
Tom's Guide

Netflix subscribers looking for thrilling watches this week are in luck, because there are plenty of worthwhile options. While the next seven days lack any new original picks, the streaming service's vast library of familiar (and often overlooked)…

collider.com - Remus Noronha - The 7 Best New Movies on HBO Max in May 2026
The 7 Best New Movies on HBO Max in May 2026
Collider

In May 2026, all the streaming services are adding exciting new movies and shows to their catalogs, and HBO Max is no exception. The Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) streaming service boasts an expansive lineup of some of the most acclaimed and popular…

screenrant.com - Robert Wood - 8 Near-Perfect 'Chosen One' Movies With a Totally Unique Twist
8 Near-Perfect 'Chosen One' Movies With a Totally Unique Twist
ScreenRant

Some of the most iconic movies of all time revolve around a 'chosen one' - a messiah-like figure who is uniquely suited to save the world, whether thanks to fate, prophecy or some special quality no-one else possesses. Beloved movies like Star Wars…

cinemablend.com - Kelly West - Movie Crossword Puzzle: Actors And The Musicians They Played
Movie Crossword Puzzle: Actors And The Musicians They Played
Cinemablend

It's time to face the music, quiz-takers! Or, at the very last, name the face of the music from some of the best movie biopics. In the wake of the box office success of Michael, I decided this week's movie quiz would be all about actors and the…

collider.com - Michael Block - 10 Praiseworthy Sci-Fi Movies That No One Remembers
10 Praiseworthy Sci-Fi Movies That No One Remembers
Collider

The world of science fiction film has grown so vast that there are galaxies upon galaxies worth of content to choose from. There are the classics that defined the genre, such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars ; there are modern classics like…

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