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Despite the words ofLast Jedi director Rian Johnson, it appears a major spoiler has been unearthed amidst new merchandise released by Topps Trading Cards for tomorrow’s Force Friday event. Johnson addressed a question from a fan asking if any new merchandise being released at midnight contained spoilers. Johnson boldly stated, “Nah, unless seeing what characters & ships look like count, we were careful to verify the toys & toy marketing don’t spoil anything....

It’s almost time for fans of a galaxy far, far away to gather together in solidarity to celebrate all thingsStar Wars. Indeed, Star Wars Celebration 2019 is about to take over Chicago and, since Disney and Lucasfilm skipped out on doing the event last year, it’s been two years since the event was held last. And fans are eager for some real news. There will be plenty of that coming our way over the next few days and we’re going to preview everything to expect, as well as what maybe not to expect....

It looks likeThe Conjuringmovies are becoming a bit of a family affair.The Nun, the upcoming spin-off of the popular horror franchise, has just added Taissa Farmiga, the younger sister ofThe ConjuringandThe Conjuring 2star Vera Farmiga, to the cast in a lead role. The movie iscurrently filmingand she is the second lead actor announced for the movie, alongsideHateful EightstarDemián Bichir. The news comes courtesy ofDeadline, who are reporting that Taissa Farmiga, who is best known for her work on FX’sAmerican Horror Story, has joinedThe Nunand will be playing, somewhat appropriately, a young nun in the upcoming horror flick....

Terminator: Dark Fatemight contain some brand-new music from the recently reunited Guns N' Roses. According to sources close to the sequel, original GNR members Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan were invited to a private screening to see if they could repeat the magic of 1991. The band’s hit song “You Could Be Mine” was handpicked by Arnold Schwarzenegger forTerminator 2: Judgment Dayand the song helped propel the movie, along with their upcoming Use Your Illusion records....

The old adage “imitation is the highest form of flattery” can be applied to all aspects of life. While in the film industry, replication is certainly more of a contentious issue, with copyright being a very real, and equally expensive thing, filmmakers have always spoken of their inspirations, and the films, actors, and directors that have given them ideas. In an age where originality is increasingly hard to come by, and everything has already been copied as far as narratives go, we’ve seen a growing number of movies copy classic titles in both the plot and the way in which they are filmed....

Vampirism has been a long-explored phenomenon throughout the history of Hollywood. Whether the undead creatures come in the form of glistening gods on earth with a complicated relationship with morality and morality or grotesque embodiments of evil, vampires offer audiences a chance to contend with their own mortality, their values, as well as feelings such as ostracization and demonization. Throughout the decades, many vampires have graced the silver and small screens, some to much fanfare, while others were met with abhorrence....

Netflixis constantly acquiring a colorful and diverse film catalog, with some of Hollywood’s most celebrated and fan-favoritecomediesbeing added. Regardless of what kind of humor viewers are looking for, the streaming platform is sure to satisfy any needs with its extensivelist of feel-good flicks. Some of the big screen’s most beloved performers headline the movies available, with big names like Adam Sandler, Jack Black, and Ryan Gosling. From universally beloved classics likeMonty Python and the Holy Grailto Hailee Steinfeld’s relatable performance in the teen-drama-filledThe Edge of Seventeen, Netflix always brings laughter and humor to audiences with some of the best comedy movies to watch right now (in no particular order)....

Good romance and drama movies are ones that depict couples that have realistic relationships. Naturally, it is more pleasing to see romantic scenes where couples bathe in harmony and have it good. However, what makes any romantic bond stronger on-screen are the small—and sometimes even big—quarrels in which the viewer is given a glimpse inside each person’s inner feelings and thoughts about their relationship. Some on-screen romantic fights become the highlight of the movie after its release....

Greg Rucka’s best-selling graphic novelThe Old Guardhas been adapted into a Netflix movie starring Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of immortal mercenaries whose lives are threatened after humanity stumbles across their secret existence. Movie and tv adaptations often play fast and loose with the source material, but in an interview, Matthias Schoenarts, who plays Booker in the film, explained how important it was for him to keep a key scene from the graphic novel in the script....

The news thatHugh Jackmanwill be returning to the role ofWolverinein the upcoming thirdDeadpoolfilm has set the internet ablaze with excitement.Deadpool 3has been in various forms of development for several years now. Despite the resounding success of the first twoDeadpoolfilms, there has been a significant gap between the second and third films. The third entry in the series was announced shortly after the release ofDeadpool 2, but Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox’s film and television assets hassignificantly delayedDeadpool 3’sdevelopment....

Can Trump be blamed for the Purge? That’s what the first poster teases forThe Purge 4, which is in theaters this summer. Today, we get the first title, previously rumored to beThe Island, along with the first one-sheet teaser poster and the official synopsis. This could end up being the most fun we’ve ever at at an annual Purge event! The Purge 4is officially titledThe First Purge. And as you may probably guess, it will definitely be taking us back to that first fateful night when maniacs were allowed to roam the streets of America, exacting their revenge under a law-free society for one 12 hour period....

Quick Links Alexander the Great is having a moment right now. The 4th-century Greek king is in the news thanks to the newNetflixdocudrama on his life, though not everyone is a fan of the show.Alexander: The Making of a Godhas facedcontroversyandaccusations of fabricating or altering elements of the leader’s life. There’s also conservative outcry over the depiction of a romantic relationship between Alexander and longtime friend Haphaestion, even though that may be based in fact....

Spoiler Warning: The Umbrella Academy Season 3 The Umbrella Academy, a Netflix original series that introduced audiences to a wide range of quirky characters, each of whom gave a unique and powerful performance, recently released its third season. Though there was little fanfare surrounding this most recent installment ofThe Umbrella Academy, that did little to diminish the excitement of the series' ardent viewer base. Said viewers, who have come to expect the unexpected in this absurdist, reality-bending comic book adaptation, were undoubtedly satisfied in their cravings for abnormal storylines by the utterly ridiculous plotlines of season three....