How theBullet Trainteam made 'action inside a tube' exciting for 2 hours

Pitt says he and Leitch have talked for years aboutJackie Chan. “He’s just the greatest and ourBuster Keaton,” the Oscar-winning actor says. So the parameters became the opportunity." Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brad Pitt play assassins fighting on a train in ‘Bullet Train.'.Sony Pitt throws out another: “A sea urchin.” “It just forces creativity on everyone’s behalf,” Leitch says. “We had to be creative with the art department, too. We created the Momomon car so we could kill someone with a plushie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Timothy Jones

How theEternalscast became one of Marvel's strangest, sweetest, and most dysfunctional families

We’re such a dysfunctional family.") “We’re a truly global superhero team,” Nanjiani explains. “Usually superheroes have looked very specific, and we sort of look like the world. The cast of ‘Eternals’.Marvel Studios That was important to Chloe, that this team looks like the world. Everybody occupies a different space. It really feels like a family.” (The cast also includesRichard Madden,Gemma Chan, andBrian Tyree Henry.) “I think a lot of us identify in different ways to our characters,” Hayek says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Jessica Evans

How theEternalsend-credits scenes raise questions about the team's MCU future

Warning: This article contains spoilers fromEternals. “Does Nick Fury wash his eyepatch?” and “Is there a point to Hawkeye?” Kit Harington and Gemma Chan in ‘Eternals’.Marvel Studios Eternalsraised more questions about the titular band of heroes' future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe than it answers. Thus, it fell on the team at least those who were willing to save humanity from destruction. This is a Marvel movie that isn’tAvengers: Infinity War, so of course they succeeded....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Justin Jones

How theHouse of the Dragonfinale brought the first dragon battle to life

Director Greg Yaitanes revisited some cinema classics in preparation: How to Train Your Dragon and Jurassic Park. Warning: This article contains spoilers fromHouse of the Dragon’s season 1 finale. “Make this aGame of Thronesscene,” Condal said, according to Yaitanes. Lucerys Velaryon arrives on Arrax to Storm’s End in ‘House of the Dragon.'.HBO “Lean into everything the show has to offer.” He didn’t need much more elaboration. He wasat the helm for episodes 2and 3, which included thebattles at the Stepstones....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Mr. Patrick Li Jr.

How theMs. Marvelfinale sets up Kamala's next adventure inThe Marvels

Warning: This story contains spoilers for theMs. MarvelTV show may have concluded, but Kamala Khan’s adventures are just beginning. Early on,Ms. Iman Vellani, Travina Springer, Saagar Shaikh, Zenobia Shroff, and Mohan Kapur on ‘Ms. Marvel’.Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios Marvelestablished that Kamala inherited her powers from her great-grandmother, who hailed from another dimension. “Kamala, there’s something different in your genes,” Bruno tells her. “Like a mutation.” Ms. Marvel’s mutant lineage is also a major departure from the comics....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Ernest Moon

How theScream VIfilmmakers dealt with the absence of Neve Campbell's Sidney Prescott

Warning: Thisarticles contain spoilers forScream VI. “She’s taking Mark and the kids somewhere safe,” Weathers says in the film. “She deserves to have a happy ending.” Neve Campbell in ‘Scream’ (2022).Paramount Pictures So why did the filmmakers decide to namecheck the character in this fashion? And the way that it’s dealt with in the movie felt right to us.” Campbell played Prescott in the first five Scream movies. The actressannounced in a statement last June that she would not appear inScream VIdue to a salary dispute....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Charlotte Huang

How theShang-Chiend-credits scenes set up the Marvel Cinematic Universe's next steps

Warning: This article contains major spoilers forShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. End-credits scene No. 1: Familiar faces First up: Shang-Chi, meet the Avengers! Simu Liu in ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’.Marvel Studios We’ll have to wait and see what the rings' connection may be whenEternalshits theaters Nov. 5. There are a few other things to note here. Also interesting is the appearance of Ruffalo as Bruce Banner!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Carrie Higgins

How theSweet Toothteam brought their 'post-apocalyptic fable' to life

The cast and producers preview their hopeful adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s critically acclaimed comic book series Sweet Tooth. Netflix’sSweet Toothaims to offer a different kind of post-apocalyptic story. through the eyes of Gus (Christian Convery), an inquisitive boy who is part deer. Christian Convery in ‘Sweet Tooth’.Credit: Netflix Journeying across America will open Gus' eyes to the complicated and dangerous nature of the world. Below, the show’s cast and producers reveal how they brought this lush story to life....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Kimberly Ross

How theTwilightdirector tackled Lovecraft forGuillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Catherine Hardwickehas some experience with literary horror adaptations, having previously directed the firstTwilightmovie. But strangely enough, there were similarities between adapting him and Stephanie Meyer. Each installment ofCabinet of Curiositiesis helmed by a different filmmaker. Keziah Mason (Lize Johnston) in ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’ on Netflix.Netflix That’s what we like to do. We don’t wanna feel like robots who just took orders from somebody. It was all additive, you know?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Christy Goodwin

How theWomen Talkingcast formed a real-life community on set

Also: TAR’s Nina Hoss, and more. Their options: remain silent, fight back, or leave and venture to forge a new future elsewhere. It’s heavy subject matter. The cast of ‘Women Talking,’ including Jessie Buckley (left center), Claire Foy (top center), and Rooney Mara (right center).Michael Gibson/United Artists Releasing “Overall, I think the vibe was very positive,” Foy explains. “The main theme of the whole thing was very joyful. It was very collective, like we were a community....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Alexander Fernandez

How to watch Alex Trebek's final episodes ofJeopardy!

Alex Trebek’s final appearance onJeopardy!is sadly approaching. When will Trebek’s final episode air? What will we see on Trebek’s final episodes? Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images It almost distracted him because he was going, ‘OK, now let’s playJeopardy!'" Richards also emphasized that Trebek was “at the top of his game” despite his battle with cancer. Who will take over as host? A new permanent host forJeopardy!has yet to be announced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Ray Hebert

How to watch all 172 new Christmas movies in December

Merry Bingemas! (Well, except for the few that boast a badass or evil Santa on the loose.) Ready to plan your ultimate holiday binge schedule, which also includes movies that celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa? ‘Tis the season for holiday movies.Hallmark / Netflix / Apple TV+ Start scrolling and rolling into the most wonderful, movie-stuffed time of the year. (This guide will be updated throughout the holiday season.) When a power outage causes some panic at a store, the couple gets separated....

May 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1449 words · Kelly Jordan

How to watch Matthew Morrison inThe Grinch Musical

Also: When it’s airing, the full cast, and why NBC is inflicting this on us. Who’s starring in The Grinch Musical? When does The Grinch Musical air? Credit: David Cotter/NBC How do I watch it? The musical will air this Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC from the Troubadour Theatre in London. Is the cast performing the musical live? “The shooting schedule, which was over two days, was very ambitious....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Joseph Henderson V