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Warner Bros. has found its new Lara Croft! Last month,Star Wars: The Force Awakensbreakout starDaisy Ridleyconfirmed that she had engaged in discussions with Warner Bros., MGM and GK Films to star as Lara Croft in their highly-anticipatedTomb Raiderreboot. We never heard anything official about the actress' casting, but, at the time, we also hadn’t heard about any other actresses who were in the running for the coveted role. Today, it was announced that it’s notDaisy Ridleywho landed the role, butEx MachinaandThe Danish GirlstarAlicia Vikanderwho will play the iconic video game adventurer....

American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sallytells the true story of Nazi propagandist Mildred Gillars. Born in Maine, Gillars moved to Germany in the mid-1930s to pursue her dreams as a singer and theater performer. She became the American voice of the Third Reich’s RRG (German State Radio). She expoundedNazi superiority and anti-semitic doctrineto millions of listeners in Europe and the United States. Much like her infamous 20th century cohorts Tokyo Rose and Hanoi Hannah, Axis Sally’s dulcet tones were quite effective and viewed as high treason....

Last month, we reported that Starz’s hit seriesAsh Vs. Evil Deadwill kick off with its Season 2 premiere on Sunday, October 2. The show’s originalComic-Con trailerwas actually banned from the convention for being too gory, with rapper, actor and hugeEvil DeadfanKid Cudidebuting the footage through social media. While we get closer and closer to the premiere, Starz has unveiled yet another preview, which ups the gore, shocks and scares in these new episodes....

Avengers: Endgamehas officially surpassed James Cameron’sTitanicand is now the second highest grossing movie of all time. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes were able to earn a solid $145.8 million domestically over the weekend, which brings its global total to $2.189 billion in just two weeks in theaters. Obviously, the movie was able to secure the number one spot at the box office for the second weekend in a row. 1997’sTitanicearned $2.187 billion (unadjusted for inflation)....

Doctor StrangestarBenedict Cumberbatchhas signed on to lead a limited series adaptation of author John Buchan’s novelThe 39 Steps, which was adapted by directing icon Alfred Hitchcock way back in 1935. The Cumberbatch-led series will reportedly update the story for modern day, with Netflix winning the rights to the project. First published in 1915, author John Buchan’s novelThe 39 Stepsfollows adventurer Richard Hannay, who has just returned from South Africa. He quickly becomes thoroughly bored with London life, until he is accosted by a mysterious American, who warns him of an assassination plot that could completely destabilize the fragile political balance of Europe....

TheHulustreaming service is known largely for its wide selection of television programs, but it also boasts a healthy film library as well. The film selection is one of the best available on streaming, although Hulu only has about a third of the number of films that Netflix offers. What Hulu lacks in quantity, however, it makes up in quality. Hulu offers a strong selection of modern blockbusters and Oscar nominees, including severalBest Picture winners....

WithTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,Lana Condorwas able to win the hearts of many viewers across the world. So, it was no shocker when she took over the role of the protagonist, Erika Vu, in the comedy miniseries,Boo, Bitch. While Erika shares certain similarities with Lana’s previous character Lara Jean inTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, there are some striking differences that might make Erika less likable when compared to Lara Jean....

In a move that magnifies the drama of television into an immersive cinematic experience, the intense hunt from Amazon Freevee’sBosch: Legacyis set to echo through the auditoriums of select theaters nationwide. The announcement of a two-part premiere in theaters has sparked even more excitement for the upcoming season among enthusiasts. It’s time to buckle up as we rejoin Harry Bosch, played with tenacious intensity byTitus Welliver, the formidable ex-LAPD detective who now thrives as a private investigator....

For many, theNational Dog Showis a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition. Much in the same way that Turkey and stuffing are for many families. Those who watched the show last night witnessed history as a Brussels Griffon named Newton won the coveted Best in Show, which is the top prize given at the annual event. This marks the first time a Brussels Griffon won the award, but everyone was much more obsessed with the fact that Newton looks a lot like a tiny version ofStar WarsiconChewbacca....

The movie business has just been handed a bit of much-needed good news. After closing down in January,movie theaters in Chinahave officially been given the green light to reopen again, and soon. Per local officials, theaters can resume operations as soon as July 20, which will not only provide a huge boost to the industry in the country itself, but possibly to the industry as a whole. TheChina Film Administrationsent out the notice recently....

Chris Hemsworth is now and will likely forever be best known as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it’s now come to light that he almost played another very different beloved Marvel character in the form ofGambit. Though, it would have been in a movie that is anything but beloved, as he nearly landed the role of the card-throwing Cajun in the much-malignedX-Men Origins: Wolverine. There is seemingly no rest for the wicked....

Conan O’Brien has once again invaded San Diego Comic-Con and, in honor of this year’s event, the late-night talk show host decided to give his show’s intro a little themed update. Taking some inspiration from last year’s hitSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, theConanteam created a new cold open for his SDCC show that turns O’Brien into the man he was meant to be. One with no talent and no responsibility. TheComic-Concold open is done in the style of the wraparounds that were used inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseto introduce each different version of the character....

Gene Fallaize, the director behindKevin Spacey’s latest film,Control, says casting the actor while he was awaiting trial for sexual abuse a “risk worth taking.” On Wednesday,Spacey was acquitted of sexual assault chargesin a London court after a four-week trial. Last October, Spacey faced a Manhattan court for sexual battery charges stemming from a 1986 incident; he was found not liable. As allegations against Spacey, which date back to 2017, began to trickle in, the Academy Award winner’s career began to suffer....