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The 10 Best Fantasy Movies in Film History

Fantasy movies like Spirited Away, It's a Wonderful Life, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King are among the best ever in the genre.

The 13 Best Anime Series From the Past 5 Years, Ranked

We rank the best Anime series of the past five years, from Vinland Saga to Chainsaw Man.

The Next James Bond Has Been Picked, Says Gary Oldman, Whose ‘Fingers Are Crossed’ for ‘Slow Horses’ Co-Star Jack Lowden

Gary Oldman’s connection to the world of James Bond may be unknown, but the actor claims to have some key information about the casting of the next 007. According to the Oscar-winning acting icon…

The 6 Most Intense Movies Released Since 2010, Ranked

From Prisoners to Mad Max: Fury Road, these relentlessly intense films turn suspense, anxiety, and immersion into unforgettable cinema.

The Greatest Sci-Fi Sequel Ever Made Is Officially a #1 Hit on HBO Max

Before Dune: Part Three hits theaters this holiday season, Denis Villeneuve's first sci-fi sequel is a streaming hit. Read on for more.

A New Animated Batman Movie Has A Better Bane Than Tom Hardy

Sorry, Tom Hardy. But the latest Batman DC animated movie has finally given Batfans the definitive performance of Bane.

The Matrix 5 Hits A Script Roadblock Without The "Blessing" From Franchise Creators

One of the Wachowskis comments on the development of the next Matrix movie, and how her opinion may decide what version of the sequel goes forward.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day director says using Hulk "wasn't a mandate" and he had to ask Kevin Feige for permission

Destin Daniel Cretton talks using the Hulk in Brand New Day

The 7 Most Influential Adventure Movies of the Last 25 Years

Over the last 25 years, the adventure genre has produced a few precious movies that have become highly influential, including The Lord of the Rings.

Tom Rothman on Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Blockbuster Success, Being Outbid for ‘Obsession’ and More

Sony’s Tom Rothman took a bit of a victory lap with the studio’s boffo success of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which has become the highest-grossing film of 2026 to date. Rothman, chairman and CEO of…

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Na Hong-jin's strange, epic-length sci-fi creature feature should give genre fans Hope

Elements of Na Hong-jin's sci-fi creature feature Hope are reminiscent of Predator and Avatar, but it's stranger than any mere mash-up.

Sydney Sweeney's Steamy R-Rated Thriller Toppled By Margot Robbie's Twisting 2010s Hit

Sydney Sweeney's erotic thriller modern classic has some new competition on streaming.

2 Years Later, Tom Hardy’s Sci-Fi Franchise Finale Is Officially a Surprise Streaming Success

Tom Hardy's fan-favorite Venom trilogy-capper, The Last Dance, is charming audiences on its new streamer. Find out more here.

Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Its 2nd-Ever Rebooted Superhero Team

Marvel Studios has released an official new look at its next reboot within the MCU.

Lanterns: Hal Jordan Might Have Just Confirmed a Major Character Isn’t Showing Up in the DCU

DC Studios - HBO Hal Jordan is dead on a set of football bleachers in Rushville, Nebraska. Shot, ring gone. That’s the pilot, not the finale, not some mid-season gut punch, and Lanterns has been…

‘SNL UK’ Adds Comedian & ‘Big Boys’ Actor Freddie Meredith To Season 2 Cast

Saturday Night Live UK has added Such Brave Girls and Big Boys actor Freddie Meredith to the cast of the upcoming second season. Meredith, who is also a comedian, is coming off his Edinburgh Fringe…

‘SNL U.K.’ Adds Freddie Meredith to Cast

“Saturday Night Live U.K.” has added a new castmember for its second season with Freddie Meredith joining the gang. The comedian has previously starred in “Such Brave Girls” and “Big Boys.” Meredith…

Nicolas Cage Shares "Perfect" Reaction to 'Spider-Noir's Shock Cancellation

Nicolas Cage has reflected on Prime Video's decision to cancel 'Spider-Noir' after a single season, sharing a "perfect" reaction to the news.

Pamela Anderson Speaks Out on Overcoming Hepatitis C in Powerful Speech at amfAR Venice: ‘I’m Not a Victim. I’m a Victor’

When Pamela Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late ’90s, there was no cure. “It was a death sentence. That’s what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live,” the…

NBC Is Abandoning Its Chicago Fire Formula With a Historic One Chicago Reset

NBC's One Chicago Universe is getting something of a soft reset on Chicago Fire, as Season 15 sees several staples depart and formulas change.

The Best ‘Transformers’ Movie Officially Hits a 40th Anniversary Setback

Ahead of The Transformers: The Movie returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, its new art book, The Ultimate Visual History, has been delayed.

Robert Pattinson describes The Batman 2 as a "radical retelling" of Batman, and fans think that means he's joining the DCU

According to Robert Pattinson, The Batman 2 is "just amazing" and "quite a radical change" from the first movie

BBC Rejects Complaints It Aired “Too Much” Coverage Of Harry & Meghan’s UK Return

BBC News’ coverage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to move back to the UK prompted viewer complaints. The BBC revealed that audience members contacted the UK broadcaster to raise…