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Tom Cruise stares with a concerned look on his face.

Simon Pegg says The Final Reckoning is the best Mission: Impossible movie yet

Pegg is assuring the audience that he isn't just saying this because he has to and says he's already seen a cut of the film.
Paul Mescal wields a sword and stares.

Paul Mescal will host Saturday Night Live in December

This will be the first time Mescal has hosted the show and comes two weeks after the premiere of Gladiator II.
Daisy Ridley as Rey in The Rise of Skywalker.

Disney has pulled a 2026 Star Wars film from its schedule

The December 2026 title did not have a title or a plot description, but it was suspected that it was focused on Daisy Ridley's Rey.
The cast of Yellowjackets in happier times.

Yellowjackets has been accused of ripping off a 2015 survival thriller

The series was a hit as soon as it premiered in 2021, and a new lawsuit suggests that it ripped off a 2015 film called Eden.
Stellan Skarsgard in River

3 great BritBox shows you should watch in November 2024

From a moody detective show to a real-life scandal program, these British TV series are among the best shows available on BritBox.
Matt Damon in The Martian.

5 HBO (Max) movies that are perfect for the fall

These movies prove that Max has one of the deepest libraries of any streaming service.
Colin Farrell in The Penguin.

5 things we want to see in The Penguin season 2

The Penguin's first season has come to an end, which has led many to wonder what a second season of the show could contain. Here's what we want to see happen.
Joker sits at a table while Harley Quin sits behind him.

Joker: Folie à Deux actor says he was in the worst film ever made

Comedian Tim Dillon explained that he knew the movie, which he has a small role in, was a disaster even as they filmed it.
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All 41 seasons of Jeopardy! are finally coming to streaming

We still don't know exactly which streaming service the show will land on, but host Ken Jennings has confirmed that that's the plan.
A disfigured man smiles into a window.

James Gunn is quashing rumors that DC is planning a Joker TV series with Barry Keoghan

Barry Keoghan is not about to star in a new Joker TV series, despite the rumors that you may have seen swirling online.
A woman with writing across her face stares.

Denis Villeneuve rebuffs Quentin Tarantino’s Dune criticism, says I don’t care

Tarantino started an online firestorm after he announced that he had no interest in watching Villeneueve's adaptation.
A girl leans out of a car window in Woman of the Hour.

If you have to watch one Netflix movie in November, stream this one

Picking the right Netflix movie can feel impossible, which is why we've done the hard part for you. Here's one Netflix movie you should stream in November.
Meta AI's Dungeon Master looks like Snoop Dogg.

Snoop Dogg is working on a Planet of the Apes-type movie, but with dogs

The rapper is apparently a big fan of the Apes franchise and was upset that they made him wait too long for a new one.
Tom Cruise sits next to someone in a bed.

Michael Caine discusses his first interaction with Tom Cruise 40 years ago

Caine and Cruise only acted together in a single film, but they have maintained a close relationship off-screen.
Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise stand beside one another in Days of Thunder.

Tom Cruise is in early talks for a Days of Thunder sequel

The original 1990 film was a much more modest success than Top Gun during its initial release in theaters.
Eddie Valiant and Roger Rabbit in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?".

Robert Zemeckis says Disney would never make a Who Framed Roger Rabbit sequel

A script for a sequel exists, but the director believes the studio would never take that kind of risk today.
A cop shines a light on a man in Nightcrawler.

10 years later, this underrated action thriller is still as shocking, and relevant, as ever

In 2014, this Jake Gyllenhaal movie was widely praised but little-seen by the populace. Here's why it's just as shocking and relevant in 2024.
Will Smith in I Am Legend.

5 best action movies to stream this Halloween

From a satirical action movie to a zombie apocalypse blockbuster, these action movies are a reminder that you can enjoy all kinds of movies this Halloween.
Kiki in Kiki's Delivery Service.

5 best kids movies to stream this Halloween

From a flying witch's adventures to a colorful journey into the afterlife, these kids movies are the best way to spend an evening as Halloween draws closer.
A man aims a gun in Baby Driver.

5 Netflix action movies that are perfect to stream for the fall

These action movies represent the best of what Netflix has to offer to its subscribers.
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3 great Peacock movies to stream on Halloween

These Peacock movies are the perfect way to take advantage of your subscription to the streaming service this Halloween.
A woman lies on the ground in Saint Maud.

If you have to stream one scary movie this Halloween, watch this one

This scary 2019 movie has flown under the radar, but it's one of the best horror movies of the past decade. Here's why you should watch it this Halloween.
A man walks down steps in Bringing Out the Dead.

This overlooked 1999 movie is the closest Martin Scorsese ever got to making a horror film

This overlooked 1999 film isn't technically a horror film, but it's probably the scariest movie Martin Scorsese has ever made.
Paul Bettany in WandaVision.

Paul Bettany says he’s really excited for the upcoming Vision spinoff series

The series is currently slated to start production in 2025, with the goal of releasing to Disney+ in 2026.
Paul Mescal fights in the middle of a brawl.

Paul Mescal chickened out of his initial meeting with Denzel Washington on Gladiator II

The star of Gladiator II seemed to be aware that he was in the midst of one of the greatest actors of all time.
A man looks at a man in uniform in Squid Game season 2.

Squid Game season 2: Everything we know so far about the hit Netflix series

Here's what we know about the second season of 1 of Netflix's biggest hit shows, Squid Game.
A group of women stand before a man in Abbott Elementary.

The Abbott Elementary, Always Sunny crossover will be a two-episode event

Both shows' casts will make appearances on the other show, although the Abbott crossover will happen first.
Paul Mescal wields a sword and stares.

Paul Mescal reveals that he won his Gladiator II role after a single Zoom call with Ridley Scott

The actor was cast after a single conversation that he said was mostly about director Ridley Scott's passion for gaelic football.
A woman looks at a man in The Worst Person in the World.

5 Hulu movies that are perfect for the fall

These Hulu movies are one of the best ways you can spend an evening in the fall.
George MacKay as Schofield in a trench in a poster for "1917."

5 Netflix war movies that are perfect to stream for the fall

These war movies are evidence of the way Netflix has built up its library over the course of its existence.
The Starship Enterprise in 2009 Star Trek

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been renewed for a second season before season 1 premieres

The series has been renewed for a second season before its first season has an official premiere date.
Charlie Cox as Daredevil on Disney+.

Daredevil: Born Again has an official premiere date on Disney+

The series is set to hit Disney+ almost 10 years after the original show first hit Netflix in 2015.
Andy Serkis gollum

Work is underway on 2 Lord of the Rings live-action projects, including The Hunt for Gollum

The Hunt for Gollum is just one of the live-action Lord of the Rings movies that may be coming soon.
Paul Mescal wields a sword and stares.

The first reactions to Gladiator II launch the sequel into the Oscar race

Gladiator II has been in the works for years, and the first reactions suggest that it's everything fans wanted it to be.
A man lights a match in his car in Unhinged.

Netflix’s most popular movie right now is this obscure Russell Crowe revenge flick

The most popular movie on Netflix right now is a 2020 Russell Crowe revenge movie that few people have seen. Is it worth streaming now?
Henry Golding in Snake Eyes.

This 2021 action movie prequel is better than its bad rep suggests. It’s now streaming on Netflix

This 2021 action movie based on an iconic 1980s franchise didn't initially get a warm reception, but the movie is worth checking out on Netflix.
Christopher Nolan speaks about Oppenheimer in a promo for Universal Pictures.

Is Christopher Nolan remaking this 1980s action movie?

Christopher Nolan's next film will hit theaters in 2026, and speculation has already started as to what the film will be about.
A woman holds onto the shoulders of a man.

Anora director Sean Baker says he misses ‘mature’ films made for ‘adults’

A director best-known for his small-budget indie movies recently bemoaned that there weren't many of them in theaters.