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Our First Look at Supernatural‘s Big Winchester Family Reunion

Disney’s live-action Pinocchio remake has hit a snag. Netflix and Steve Carrell are working on a comedy lampooning President Trump’s Space Force. Catherine Tate wouldn’t mind one more trip in the TARDIS. Plus, previews of what’s to come on the DC/CW shows when they return. To me, my Spoilers! Pinocchio In a recent interview with…

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse‘s Most Triumphant Moment Still Rules in Lego Form

There are many incredible moments in Into the Spider-Verse. My personal answer? All of it. It’s just…all of it. But even among the most incredible bits, the moment Miles takes his leap of faith and swings high is the ultimate—and it’s just as good whether it’s in the film’s incredible animation style or in Lego.…

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Jon Pertwee Swaps His TARDIS for a Much Stranger Phone Box in This Retro TV Ad

Don’t ask why the third Doctor suddenly got his TARDIS’ chameleon circuit working. It’s the least bonkers thing going on in this delightful ad. Back in its heyday, Doctor Who ended up doing all sorts of weird and wonderful tie-in advertisements, where the stars of the show got in character to shill things like Prime…

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Here’s Your First Look at Vin Diesel as Valiant’s Bloodshot, Who Conveniently Looks a Lot Like Vin Diesel

Your first look at Bloodshot is here, and, well, it’s a picture of Vin Diesel. In sunglasses! Valiant has officially revealed (via Diesel’s Instagram) the first look at Sony Pictures’ attempt to bring the publisher’s comics universe to the big screen in the vein of your Marvels and your DCs and what have you. The…

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Sinister Science in Space: Watch the First Tense Trailer for High Life

In space, anything goes. Even messed up science experiments. High Life—French director Claire Denis’ first English-language film—follows the inmate crew of a harsh-edged box of an exploratory spaceship, sent on a mission to investigate a black hole under the belief their records will be expunged once it’s all over. Instead, the scientist assigned to the…

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DC’s New Gods Movie Has Rumors Swirling About Its Main Characters

Danny Glover has joined the Jumanji sequel. John Boyega offers a cryptic peek from his time on the Star Wars: Episode IX set. Mads Mikkelsen says Bryan Fuller is still trying to find a new home for Hannibal. Plus, new footage from The Lego Movie 2, and what’s to come when Supernatural returns. Spoil-seid Is!…

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A Guide to Kingdom Hearts 3, for the Disney Fan Who Has No Idea What This Franchise Is

At the end of the month—outside of any potential, agonizing last-minute delay—one of the most anticipated moments for games in 2019 is going to happen: After years and years of waiting, Kingdom Hearts 3 will finally come out. Are you a Disney fan who’s wildly confused as to what the deal is? We’re here to…let’s say…

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Everything We Learned About Spider-Man’s Globetrotting Adventure in the Far From Home Trailer

This morning gave us our first great look at the next solo Spider-Man movie: Far From Home. Peter’s wild summer vacation might not have given us any Avengers: Endgame hints just yet, but there was still plenty to catch about Spider-Man’s next big adventure. The trailer opens back in Queens, as Peter (Tom Holland), now flanked…

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Everything You Need to Remember Ahead of Star Trek: Discovery‘s Return

It’s finally here! After almost a year of waiting, Star Trek: Discovery is boldly re-entering our lives for a Spocktacular sophomore season of space shenanigans. But considering it’s been so long, we thought we’d remind you of where the good old U.S.S. Discovery found itself by the end of the first season. Rest in Molecule-Sized…

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The Lego Movie 2 Will Feature a Few DC Movie Stars

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are getting a movie reboot (again). There’s more rumors about who could be the villains of The Batman and Detective Pikachu. Get a look at Men In Black: International’s intergalactic agents. Plus, new Supergirl pictures, and what’s to come from the Roswell reboot. Spoilers away! The LEGO Movie 2: The…

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A New Star Trek Novel Will Explore What the Enterprise Was Up to in Discovery‘s First Season

The rapidly approaching second season of Discovery will re-introduce us to the U.S.S. Enterprise, before Jim Kirk ever sat in its Captain’s chair and boldly took it on its five year mission. But later this year, a new novel will show us what the ship was actually up to at the height of the Klingon…

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The Secret Warriors Team Up With Spider-Gwen in a New Marvel Rising Animated Special

Oh wait, sorry, they’re teaming up with “Ghost-Spider.” Somehow, somewhere at Marvel, someone still thinks that rename attempt is a good idea. Marvel Rising—the company’s female-hero-led attempt to create a transmedia teamup franchise akin to DC’s Superhero Girls brand—is returning for another animated adventure this week. After the first united Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Quake,…

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10 Cloverfield Lane Director Dan Trachtenberg Will Chart the Uncharted Movie

The Uncharted movie lives, dies, lives, dies, and now lives again! This thing has more high-stakes action than most Uncharted quick time events do, frankly. Sony has been trying to get a movie adaptation of the beloved Naughty Dog action-adventure franchise—following the globetrotting exploits of mercenary-shooter/treasure hunter Nathan Drake—for so long, Uncharted fanboy Nathan Fillion…

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Michelle Yeoh’s Star Trek Spinoff Is Official, and Will Explore the Dark Side of the Federation

We’d heard the rumors, but now it’s official: Michelle Yeoh will helm her very own Star Trek series. But she won’t be taking to the Captain’s chair—CBS has altogether more secretive plans for her. Confirmed today (via Variety), CBS All Access has officially signed Yeoh to star in her own, so-far-untitled Star Trek series. “I’m…

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Thanos Has Come for the Simpsons, Because That’s Just What The Simpsons Is Now

Say what you will about the ceaseless march of The Simpsons over the past three decades, but the opening couch gag has evolved over the years as a space for the show to strike a balance between loving homage and truly creative interpretations of America’s favorite yellow family. But that doesn’t mean a simple bit…

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More Rumors About the Future of Fox’s Mutant Movieverse

Alexandra Shipp wants to build bridges between her Storm and Halle Berry’s take in Dark Phoenix. Godzilla: King of the Monsters toys hint at a fan-favorite form of the big G making an appearance. Final Destination is getting a reboot from the writers of Saw. Plus, great news from The Flash, and more. Spoilers now!…

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The Minecraft Movie Is Back on Track With a New Writer-Director

Warner Bros. has spent years trying to sort out a big movie adaptation of one of the biggest names in gaming: Minecraft. Last year plans were scuppered when Rob McElhenney departed the project—but now an intriguing choice has stepped up to both write and direct. Variety reports that Peter Sollett—best known for comedy dramas Raising…

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Alex Kurtzman on the Fine Line Between Adding to, and Staying True to, Star Trek‘s Canon

It feels like Alex Kurtzman has been talking about Star Trek: Discovery’s approach to canon pretty much since the dawn of time (or at least, since everyone found out the show was set before the original Trek). Discovery’s already had to toe a pretty weird line when it comes to its approach to Star Trek’s…

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Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Brings Peter Parker’s World Down to Earth…and Then Drops a Bomb on It

There are a lot of comic books about Spider-Man out there right now. Peter’s going on amazing adventures, wrapping up spectacular tales, and, well, there’s actually not a whole lot of time for him to be a truly friendly neighborhood spider-guy. Marvel Comics’ Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 does a great job of correcting that—but it’s…

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Updates From Supergirl, Shazam!, and More

There could be an animated Mortal Kombat film in the works. Rob Marshall says work has already begun on a follow-up to Mary Poppins Returns. Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse is coming to Netflix. Plus, get a look at Jordan Peele’s new Youtube series, what’s to come on The Flash, and another whispery Walking Dead tease. Spoilers…

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Our First Look at Supernatural‘s Big Winchester Family Reunion

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse‘s Most Triumphant Moment Still Rules in Lego Form

Jon Pertwee Swaps His TARDIS for a Much Stranger Phone Box in This Retro TV Ad

Here’s Your First Look at Vin Diesel as Valiant’s Bloodshot, Who Conveniently Looks a Lot Like Vin Diesel

Sinister Science in Space: Watch the First Tense Trailer for High Life

DC’s New Gods Movie Has Rumors Swirling About Its Main Characters

A Guide to Kingdom Hearts 3, for the Disney Fan Who Has No Idea What This Franchise Is

Everything We Learned About Spider-Man’s Globetrotting Adventure in the Far From Home Trailer

Everything You Need to Remember Ahead of Star Trek: Discovery‘s Return

The Lego Movie 2 Will Feature a Few DC Movie Stars

A New Star Trek Novel Will Explore What the Enterprise Was Up to in Discovery‘s First Season

The Secret Warriors Team Up With Spider-Gwen in a New Marvel Rising Animated Special

10 Cloverfield Lane Director Dan Trachtenberg Will Chart the Uncharted Movie

Michelle Yeoh’s Star Trek Spinoff Is Official, and Will Explore the Dark Side of the Federation

Thanos Has Come for the Simpsons, Because That’s Just What The Simpsons Is Now

More Rumors About the Future of Fox’s Mutant Movieverse

The Minecraft Movie Is Back on Track With a New Writer-Director

Alex Kurtzman on the Fine Line Between Adding to, and Staying True to, Star Trek‘s Canon

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Brings Peter Parker’s World Down to Earth…and Then Drops a Bomb on It

Updates From Supergirl, Shazam!, and More

Trump Says He’ll Sign Order to Pay TSA

Deadpool Will Deface ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Classics for a New Secret Lair

Apple’s Siri Isn’t Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It’s Going to Use All of Them

Why ‘For All Mankind’ Season 5 Is the Key to the Rest of the Series

ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor Is Now Cheaper Than Black Friday in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

Early Wildfires Are Surging Across the US—and Trump’s New Fire Agency Isn’t Ready

INIU Brings Another Power Bank to the Spring Sale as SnapGo Keychain Portable Charger Drops to Its Lowest Price

Attorney Hit With Historic Fine for Citing AI-Generated Cases

Travelers Experiencing the Longest Security Lines in TSA History

Could There Be a ‘Project Hail Mary’ Sequel?

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

Apple Studio Display XDR Review: It Looks So Good, I Wish It Were an iMac

RayNeo Air 4 Pro Review: My Eyes Love These Video Glasses, but My Nose Disagrees