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TheTrue Lies TV showhas just taken a bit step forward, as CBS has officially put in a pilot order for the show. Based on the 1994 movie of the same name by director James Cameron, theTrue LiesTV series adaptation will be developed byBurn Noticecreator Matt Nix, McG, and Cameron for 20th Century. The three will all serve as executive producers with Nix writing the pilot and McG directing. As a reboot series,True Lieswon’t bebringing back Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtisto reprise their roles from the movie, but the pilot will follow similar characters in a near-identical storyline....

One of the regular features onThe Late Late Show With James Cordenis called Role Call, where the host will recreate a number of iconic scenes with his guest that evening. Earlier this week, the iconicSamuel L. Jacksonappeared on the show, and being the good sport that he is, agreed to take part in that night’s Role Call, where the actor revisited his beloved Jules Winnfield character fromQuentin Tarantino’s indie classicPulp Fiction....

If you ever wondered what Beetlejuice tastes like,now is your chance to find out thanks to Fanta, which is rolling out a new line ofBeetlejuice Beetlejuice-inspired sodas that will hit stores next week. Known primarily for its popular orange drink, the new Fanta line includes cans and bottles featuring characters fromTim Burton’s highly-anticipated sequel, such as Beetlejuice, Lydia, Astrid, and Delia. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house....

Brett Ratner is best known for hisRush Hourseries of action-comedies, but the filmmaker also took a stab at the superhero genre when he directed 2006’sX-Men: The Last Stand. Recently, Vinnie Jones, who played the role offan-favorite character Juggernautin the movie, put Ratner on blast for cutting out many of Juggernaut’s most important scenes. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Ratner laid the blame for the whole affair at the doorstep of the movie’s script writers....

Sometimes, the ocean just calls to you. Whether you’re a surfer, die-hard swimmer or, in the case of filmmakerJoachim Rønning, it’s either a coincidence or the inner workings of Mother Nature that always find you back on the shore, pursuing that thing you love. Rønning directed the fifthPirates of the Caribbeanmovie, as well asKon-Tiki(2012), both heavily maritime movies. And now, the Hollywood-by-way-of-Norway filmmaker just helmedYoung Woman and the Sea,which is now playing in theaters....

ActorZachary Quinto, widely known for his role as Spock in Chris Pine-starred Star Trek film series, did an interview withPeople. There, he let slip his set ‘surprise’ appearance in the upcoming Season 12 ofAmerican Horror Story. This mini spoiler created a buzz, as with his comments and high praise for working withKim Kardashian. Quinto shared his experiences of working with the TV personality turned actress on the new season of the show, known as Delicate, and his words have added a fascinating new dimension to the anticipation surrounding the release....

WhenDwayne “The Rock” Johnsonisn’t asking if you’re able to smell what The Rock is cooking, he’s usually starring in an action adventure movie set in the jungle, a bustling big city, or on an island. There’s been chatter about the legendary wrestler playing the same roles, but when you’re known for being big and strong, wouldn’t you also want fun, action-packed parts too? Johnson must’ve heard some of the noise about his credits because he is switching things up in the upcoming biographical sports drama,The Smashing Machine, where he’ll staras MMA fighter Mark Kerr....

O Horizonis bound to be one of the season’s sweetest charmers. The heartwarming indie film stars Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Creature Commandos) as a neuroscientist grieving the loss of her father (David Strathairn ofNomadlandandGood Night and Good Luck). There’s a nice sci-fi element, too, placing the film in the realm of magical realism and making it an overall celebration of indie cinema. Written and directed by Emmy winner Madeleine Rotzler (Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus),O Horizonis the kind of movie we need more of....

Barricade your windows and bolt your doors, because the scariest zombies in cinema history are coming back to our screens in the near future. That’s right, after 12 years of waiting,World War Z 2finally received the update fans have been waiting for. Starring Brad Pitt, 2012’sWorld War Zwas a poor adaptation of the titular novel by Max Brooks. However, it was a decent action horror film in its own right, and has gained a cult following in the decade-plus since its release....

The term “Cold War” first appeared in George Orwell’s essayYou and the Atomic Bomb, in which he foreshadowed a nuclear statement between the West and East. It was then popularized by presidential adviser Bernard Baruch during a 1947 White House speech. Soon, the conflict became a reality, with leaders from both sides concluding that there would never be amodus vivendi(agreement to coexist peacefully), so the only solution was to sleep with one eye open....

A movie doesn’t have to be great to be enjoyable. There are many guilty pleasures with little substance that offer enjoyment, intentional, or unintentional. An extreme example of this is the"So Bad It’s Good" classic - movies likeThe Room(2003),Plan 9 from Outer Space(1959), orManos: The Hands of Fate(1966). These movies are so awful, and so completely unaware of their own awfulness, that audiences can’t help but find enjoyment in their absurdity....

Margaret Atwood’sThe Handmaid’s Taleis a horrifying story about religious extremism, misogyny, and totalitarianism. Centering on June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss), the show puts its characters through some truly terrible situations involving forced pregnancies, mutilation, and slavery. Many of the episodes are hard to watch, as the characters' suffering is so extreme as to seem the result of some unfathomable evil. But what makes the series even more traumatizing is the knowledge that these on-screen horrors are all based on real-world events....

New Jersey nativeChelsea Handlerhad one goal when she moved to LA: to be on television. By her own account, she’s always spoken her mind without a filter, coming off as judgemental despite her best intentions. Yet, her humor and quick wit make for good television. Under her 20-year career in Hollywood, she has a myriad of titles. From executive producer to writer for several TV projects, including her own, her versatility as a creative is extraordinary....