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If you haven’t seen last week’s Eastwatch episode of Game of Thrones yet, there will be plenty of SPOILERS below, so read on at your own risk. There was one particular scene in Eastwatch (which set yet another Game of Thrones ratings record despite the episode leaking early online) that fans paid close attention to, showing Jon Snow’s (Kit Harington) first up close and personal interaction with Daenerys Targaryen’s (Emilia Clarke) dragon, Drogon....

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment announced today more innovations in the Blu-ray format with the Studio’s first ever Platinum Blu-ray release, the Studio’s first BD-Live title, and full motion picture-in-picture Blu-ray bonus features. The Studio announced the first animated Platinum coming to Blu-ray will be the timeless treasure Sleeping Beauty. Releasing Sleeping Beauty on Blu-ray marks a milestone for the format as these titles are not released until a format has been proven both technologically and in terms of consumer acceptance - and Disney’s animated releases in the past have been a major catalysis for any format’s growth....

X-Men, Wolverine, Deadpool, and The New Mutants. Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was the X-Men series. For two decades, this film series based on Marvel’s superhero team dominated, starting with the original X-Men film in 2000. The series continued, even running alongside the MCU before finally concluding with 2020’s The New Mutants. One film that you may not remember from this franchise is Gambit. That is because the Channing Tatum-led feature based on the iconic mutant never materialized....

Dragon Ball Z is one of the most popular anime world-wide. Throughout its almost four-decade run, it has amassed fans of all ages. With every anime comes powerful heroes and opposing villains; Dragon Ball Z excels at providing fans with the best of both worlds. From Raditz, Cell, The Androids, and all the incarnations of Majin Buu, Dragon Ball Z keeps its heroes constantly self-developing to defeat nearly indestructible adversaries. But these villains serve a greater importance than plot devices meant to propel the character growth of Goku, Gohan, and the rest of the Z-Fighters; they offer valuable insights into societal problems and notably, real-life tyrants....

Variety has posted an article about the Hostel: Part II production, which recently wrapped up on Prague. In the story, they reveal how Hostel III looks like a go and would also be filmed in the Czech Republic: Hostel: Part II arrives in theatres on April 5th, 2007. Eli Roth, who just wrapped “Hostel II’s” Prague and Iceland shoots, ventured into more than a new threshold for gore on the project....

After a back and forth battle over the weekend, the final box office numbers are saying Elvis has supplanted Top Gun: Maverick as the #1 film on the domestic charts. The $31 million debut of Elvis was just enough to sneak past the $30.5 million that Maverick made in its fifth weekend of release. The initial Sunday estimates had both films earning $30.5 million, but the actual tally for Elvis was determined Monday to be just over the $31 million mark....

It’s that time of year again as pop fans worldwide are gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest, which begins its 2022 edition on Tuesday, May 10th. Now into its seventh decade, Eurovision is one of the most beloved events in the pop calendar, winning an estimated audience of over 200 million people across dozens of countries every May. The contest is best known for its campy aesthetic, the frequently outlandish costumes and songs of the participants, the near-obligatory key change in each song, and the shameless favoritism shown by some of the national juries that decide the vote at the end of the evening....

It looks like we are headed for another reboot as Everybody Hates Chris is coming back to TV - as an animated show. Yes, it looks like we are now beyond the point of simple reboots and remakes as the autobiographical sitcom is making a transition to a whole new playground. The original show that gave us a first hand look at the childhood of Chris Rock when he believed the world was just really out to get him....

While blockbusters are currently taking a small lull in between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Everything Everywhere All at Once continues to chug along at the box office happily! The A24 black comedy has breached the $35 million milestone in North America after a very successful six-week run in theaters! Quite the impressive feat for an indie arthouse film! Everything Everywhere All at Once was directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert....

Margaret’s horrific past begins tearing down her successful life when her abuser David returns with intentions to control her once more. He threatens her daughter, manipulates her into various forms of punishment, and drives her to levels of insanity. David is cruel and rotten, and Margaret is willing to go to any extent to protect her family. Resurrection stars Rebecca Hall as Margaret and Tim Roth as David. Grace Kaufman plays Margaret’s daughter Abbie, and rounding out the cast are Michael Esper, Angela Wong Carbone, Josh Drennen, Winsome Browne, and more....

Whenever you get two extremely talented filmmakers together both with huge followings you can run the risk of egos clashing and prima donna behavior, and god forbid you add a famous actor into that equation, you could be writing a recipe for disaster. However that was not the case when filmmaking legend Roger Corman, acclaimed director Joe Dante and fan-favorite actor Corey Feldman collaborated for the exclusive new web-series, Splatter; which begins airing on-line October 29th....

If there is one overall theme that runs through the films of Rob Reiner it’s got to be true love. Whether its The Sure Thing, Princess Bride or When Harry Met Sally…, true love is an ongoing theme that the director has examined over the years. Reiner is also no stranger to directing children as he directed the now classic film Stand By Me starring child-actors River Phoenix and Corey Feldman....

We have an exclusive special feature clip from the upcoming home video release Sex and the City 2, which will hit Blu-ray and DVD on October 26. Click on the video player below to watch this behind-the-scenes excerpt, which shows Sarah Jessica Parker and director Michael Patrick King discuss where they shot a scene in the sand dunes: The fun, the fashion, the friendship: Sex and the City 2 brings it all back and more as Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) come together to take another bite out of The Big Apple - and beyond - in a hilarious sequel....

Actor and singer Zac Efron is one of the most popular young entertainers in the world. He first rose to fame in the Disney films High School Musical, High School Musical 2 and High School Musical 3: Senior Year but it was his role in the big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical Hairspray that convinced Hollywood that he had true talent and was more than just a passing teen-sensation. Since then Efron has made a conscious choice to stretch himself as an actor in different types of films like the comedy 17 Again and the drama Me and Orson Welles....

Following time spent locked up for her role in the famous college admissions scandal which dominated headlines earlier this year, Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman is now a free woman. Back in March, Huffman was among many wealthy parents accused of using bribery to have their children enrolled for prestigious colleges when they otherwise may not have been accepted. Huffman would later plead guilty to the charges, and after spending 11 days behind bars, the actress left the Federal Correction Institution in Dublin, California, and will now be able to put the whole incident behind her....

Eagerly anticipated new films from such major directors as David Cronenberg (Eastern Promises, starring Viggo Mortensen), Michel Gondry (Be Kind Rewind, starring Jack Black), Peter Hedges (Dan in Real Life, starring Steve Carell), and Sean Penn (Into the Wild, starring Emile Hirsch, Catherine Keener, and Vince Vaughn); and such major producers as Michael Bay (The Hitcher, starring Sophia Bush) and Spyglass Entertainment (Balls of Fury, starring Dan Fogler and Christopher Walken) highlight Focus Features International’s expanded roster of product going on offer at this month’s Cannes International Film Festival marketplace....

The Good An enjoyable Christmas film for all ages. The Bad This film too often telegraphs every single move that it makes.Fred Claus (Vince Vaughn) is the complete opposite of his brother Santa (Paul Giamatti). Fred is living by his wits, hustling people on the street, and generally being a nuisance to society. Santa has devoted his life to making children happy with his singular focus being his preparations for December 25th....

Spanning ten seasons over ten years, Friends has remained a popular and relevant series from its debut to its current legacy. From the toils of single life to the most memorable shenanigans, each character offers the complete best of their individual personalities. Part of the magic of Friends is the best line deliveries. Of the best is, of course, the suave and sweet Joey Tribbiani, played by Matt LeBlanc. Joey’s friendship knows no bounds and his openheartedness brings the audience great laughs and endearing smiles....

It’s a good time to be Chris Evans, as the actor is considered by People to be the “Sexiest Man Alive” for the year 2022. Of the honor, Evans says the news would have made his child self “pumped.” He also says he’s sure that his mother will appreciate this more than anyone, and he foresees her taking advantage of the bragging rights that come with her son becoming the “Sexiest Man Alive....

Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie is currently shooting One Shot in Pittsburgh. It seems he already has a follow-up planned with Rubicon, a multi-platform project which will be turned into a movie, a graphic novel, and a video game. Christopher McQuarrie will write, direct, and produce the movie, which centers on a Navy SEAL team battling the Taliban. The project is described as Seven Samurai set in Afghanistan. Mark Long and Dan Capel will produce alongside Christopher McQuarrie....