North American audiences will finally be able to watchMinamata. Written and directed by Andrew Levitas, the harrowing drama details the effects of mercury poisoning in local communities in Minamata, Kumamoto, Japan, as a result of a major corporation dumping chemicals into the waterways. Depp plays war photographer W. Eugene Smith who flies to Japan in the early 1970s to document the devastating effect this had on so many lives. WhileMinamatahas been released overseas, it has yet to be released in North America....

It is December and that means a couple of things. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner, but much more importantly to a great many people,Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyhas finally arrived in theaters. Many fans have already seen the movie and there are a lot of great things in it, one of which beingFelicity Jonesas Jyn Erso. What may be surprising is that she is contracted for a sequel toStar Wars: Rogue One....

It seemed almost certain at one point that Dwayne Johnson and co would be heading back to the jungle foranotherJumaniadventure, but then a few things happened, such as the Covid pandemic and Johnson’s attempt to becoming a central pillar of the DCU as Black Adam. With both of those things now in the past, does that meanJumanji 4is a go? According to Johnson’s co-starKevin Hartit may well be. Jumanji: Welcome to the Junglewas a huge hit in 2017, reviving the classic Robin Williams movie of the 90s and giving it a big CGI update for new audiences....

Quick Links “Directors who have massive success early on in their career and get a series of “blank checks” to make whatever crazy passion projects they want. Sometimes those checks clear and sometimes they bounce, baybee!” Anyone who has listened to the popular film podcastBlank Check with Griffin and David, hosted by actor Griffin Newman andThe Atlanticcritic David Sims, will recognize those words that open every episode. In an age of IP-driven, heavily studio-controlled films, the days of blank-check filmmakers have had an even more difficult time getting thosepassion projects off the ground....

Michelle Pfeiffer says she turned downSilence of the Lambsbecause it was “too evil.” Director Jonathan Demme wanted her to star as Clarice Starling, but Pfeiffer wasn’t interested. Jodie Foster ended up taking on the role instead, which earned her an Academy Award. Pfeiffer and Demme had previously worked onMarried to the Mobtogether and the actress regrets not getting a second chance to work with the director again. Demme passed away in 2017 from complications from esophageal cancer and heart disease....

It has just been revealed Marvel Studios is going to shoot a new untitled mystery movie in Australia. It isn’t clear what the project will be, but it has led to speculation thatThor 4could actually be happening. Chris Hemsworth is Australian and director Taika Waititi is from New Zealand, which isn’t very far away. Additionally, the two have said they have loosely talked about the idea, though nothing has been officially talked about by the studio....

With the release ofSolo: A Star Wars Storyless than a month away, Disney and Lucasfilm have released a new Dolby poster for theStar Wars spin-off. As opposed to the previous posters, which have featured a busy, orange background, this poster feels like a blank canvas, which is actually a good thing. In recent months, many long-timeStar Warsfans have grown worried that theirfavorite movie franchisewould soon become oversaturated with the amount of movies and TV series it was receiving....

TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rebootwill begin production before the end of the year, assuming everything goes according to plan. This comes from producers Andrew From and Brad Fuller, who are producing the project for Paramount Pictures, via Platinum Dunes, which is Michael Bay’s production company that was also involved in the most recent iteration of the franchise. With any luck, we’ll be getting another new take on the heroes in a half shell sooner rather than later....

Avengers: Endgametickets are already being scalped on eBay for unbelievably high prices. Presale tickets for what is probably the most highly-anticipated movie of the year officially were made available today. Even though everyone expected the demand to be very high, it was an absolute mess for many fans who were trying to score tickets to opening night showings. So much so that some who did get their hands on tickets are now selling them second-hand for a ridiculous profit....

Thanks to the novelization ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwe now know that the mysteriousreturn of the villainous Emperor Palpatinewas thanks to cloning, and that the version that appears in the finale of the Skywalker saga was, in fact, a clone. Though it already seems strange that this detail was left out of the movie, things have gotten even stranger still, as it has now emerged that an early version of the script included this detail, providing clarity for Palpatine’s resurrection....

It’s been almost two month’s since the untimely passing of musical iconPrince, bornPrince Rogers Nelson. It was finally revealed today what caused hisdeath, with the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office releasing an official statement.Princedied from an accidental drug overdose. He was taking the opioid painkiller fentanyl. TheAssociated Presswas the first to release the news. The singer and songwriterpassed awayon April 21 at his Minnesota home and studio affectionately known as Paisley Park....

A man dressed as theJokeris now behind bars after making threats to go on a killing spree. 48-year old Jeremy Garnier livestreamed himself earlier this week as he threatened to bomb and kill people in Missouri. This is not to be confused with the Florida version of the Clown Prince of Crime who has been in and out of jail for the last few years. The Florida version went with the Jared Leto version of the villain, while Garnier went for a more classic look, which can be seen in his mugshot....

Over the course ofThe Simpsons' lengthy run, one of the long-running jokes is Waylon Smithers' undying love for his boss, Montgomery Burns, characters who are both voiced byHarry Shearer. While Smithers' sexual orientation has never been explicitly stated on the show, it has been inferred since the first season that Smithers is gay.The Simpsonsshowrunner and executive producerAl Jeanhas revealed in an interview withTV Linethat Smithers will finally reveal to Mr. Burns that he’s a homosexual inSeason 27....