Most of the iconic sci-fi films from the ’70s and ‘80sspun out into sequels, prequels, and crossovers, some of which were pretty good. However, there was no series quite so unique, so impactful, and so wildly varied as theAlienfranchise. Ridley Scott’s originalAlienfilm was chock-full oficonic, spine-tingling, hair-raising moments, and spawned three direct sequels. The franchise spans over three decades andboy does it show;each film has its own distinct tone and style, and their turns away from self-contained horror into expansive action thrillers reflect the changing trends in cinema throughout the ’80s and into the ’90s....

At today’s upfront presentation at David Geffen Hall in New York City, ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey announced that Grammy and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry is set to judge the next generation of artists on ABC’s revival of the beloved music competition seriesAmerican Idol. ABC confirmed last week that thisAmerican Idol revivalwill be coming to the network, after a 15-year run on Fox that ended in 2016. It isn’t clear when ABC plans on announcing the other judges, or when production may begin....

Anne Hathaway has some regrets about using her birth name as her stage name, revealing to Jimmy Fallon onThe Tonight Showthis week that she really doesn’t like to be called “Anne.” On Tuesday night’s episode of the late-night talk show, Fallon asked Hathaway whether he should refer to her as “Anne” or “Annie.” That’s whenAnne Hathawayrevealed that shemuchprefers the latter, only going by Anne professionally as that’s the name she put on her SAG card when she was 14....

Anya Taylor-Joy has asserted herself as a majorly talented and in-demand actress over the last handful of years. The young star broke out in 2015’sThe Witchand has started to become something of a scream queen, with turns inSplit,ThoroughbredsandGlass. Her latest effort, an adaptation of Jane Austen’s classicEmma, is something entirely different. Not just for Taylor-Joy, but for Jane Austen adaptations in general. Emmafollows the antics of a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, who lives in Georgian- and Regency-era England who occupies herself with matchmaking, in misguided and often meddlesome fashion....

Director Tara Wood has successfully reclaimed the rights to the authorized Quentin Tarantino documentary feature21 Years: Quentin Tarantino. The film, a celebration of Tarantino’s works-to-date, looks at the passion behind the worldwide box office dominator. The lightening rod that is Tarantino’s career illuminates the discussion of changes in the industry. In 2017, Wood, co-director of 2014’s acclaimed 21 Years: Richard Linklater, asked The Weinstein Co. to release the documentary following the onslaught of sexual harassment allegations against company founder Harvey Weinstein....

Bad Robot and Paramount have acquired a new spec script entitledAporia, which already has fans wondering if this will be the next in the growing line ofCloverfield films. As is the case with most Bad Robot projects, no plot details were given, but the movie has been described as a, “grounded sci-fi drama with time-travel elements.” That doesn’t necessarily mean there will be a connection to the growingCloverfieldfranchise Paramount and Bad Robot is building, but it doesn’t rule it out either....

After over 20 years Christopher Guest’s mockumentaryBest in Showis still a hilarious romp through the wild world of competitive dog shows. Guest and star Eugene Levy co-wrote the film, having previously worked together on the first of the director’s legendary mockumentaries,Waiting for Guffman.Best in Showfeatures a cavalcade of comedy legends including Catherine O’Hara and Jennifer Coolidge, among others, all of whom had experience not just as actors but as writers....

One of the most interesting entries in the DCEU is the 2020 movieBirds of Prey. The movie was hailed as a feminist superhero feature that saw Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn embark on a madcap adventure across Gotham with a group of badass women.Cathy Yan, who was hired to direct the feature after a strong showing by her critically acclaimed Sundance award-winning film,Dead Pigs, recently admitted in an interview with The Playlist that there was a lot of studio interference that she had to deal with while makingBirds of Prey....

Gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger is the most fear criminal in the United States. He’s also the most wanted gangster in American history. The latest teaser trailer forBlack Massoffers just a hint at what makes the man so bad.Johnny Deppfully transforms into the notorious killer in directorScott Cooper’s drama, which will surely bring an Oscar nomination for both men next year. InBlack Mass, we return to 1970s South Boston. FBI Agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster James “Whitey” Bulger (Johnny Depp) to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob....

While the end of December often brings the box office year to a close with a bang, the first two weekends often represent the calm before the storm. Between December 16 and Christmas Day, seven new movies hit theaters in wide release,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,Collateral Beauty,Assassin’s Creed,Sing,Passengers,Why Him?andFences. Between the upcoming December 9 frame and last weekend, only two new movies arrive in wide releae,Incarnate, which opened in ninth place with $2....

The Infinity Saga box set has provided us with our best look yet atAvengers: Age of Ultronand itsCaptain Marvelstand-in. We previously received an image of the stand-in late last year, but it was taken from pretty far away. Now, we have an up-close photo of what the Carol Danvers stand-in actress looked like. While we were only properly introduced to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers last year, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige wanted to introduce her much earlier....

In honor of its upcoming 70th anniversary, the timeless animated classicCinderellawaltzes into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection and the hearts of a whole new generation. The enchanting tale, which showed us that dreams really do come true - and inspired countless fans to reenact the Royal Ball and Cinderella’s infamous midnight dash - arrives home Digitally in HD and Movies Anywhere on June 18, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on June 25....

The chemistry between actors is easily manipulated by the skill of those playing the roles of his and hers. A kiss can say a thousand words, and when it is between two people who are a couple both on-and-off-screen, it’s hard to deny the energy that projects from the inherent love. There have been plenty of couples like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie inMr. and Mrs. Smithor Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens fromHigh School Musicalwho have blazed a trail for natural chemistry in their respective films....