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Wildwood Director Travis Knight Defends The Movie's Violence, Says Film Is 'Appropriately Rated' [Exclusive] Original
It's no exaggeration to say the stunning fantasy epic "Wildwood" is one of the most impressive stop-motion films ever made. The movie, which is directed by "Kubo and the Two Strings" director and Laika CEO Travis Knight, is based on a book, but was heavily inspired by Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and you can feel that influence the most in the movie's climactic final battle.
The Only Living Pickpocket In New York's Noah Segan Learned Two Key Things From Rian Johnson [Exclusive Interview] Original
"The Only Living Pickpocket in New York" is one of my favorite films of 2026. In some ways, it feels more like a 1976 movie than something from 2026. The hook is that it's a street-level crime story about a past-his-prime pickpocket who robs the wrong guy and subsequently finds himself in over his head.
Wildwood Director Travis Knight Reveals The Innovations That Made The Epic Stop-Motion Film Possible [Exclusive]
Travis Knight has been working in stop-motion for more than 25 years, first as an animator and eventually as a director.
Wildwood Director Travis Knight Reveals The Innovations That Made The Epic Stop-Motion Film Possible [Exclusive]
Travis Knight has been working in stop-motion for more than 25 years, first as an animator and eventually as a director.
Slow Horses Head Writer Opens Up About That Major Season 6 Finale Death [Exclusive]
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 6, "Judgement Day." One of the best things about Apple TV's "Slow Horses" is that its supporting cast members could die at any moment. While major characters like Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), River Cartwright (Jack Lowden), and Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) often feel like they're wearing plot armor, the show has been ruthless about cutting down the people who surround them.
Slow Horses Head Writer Opens Up About That Major Season 6 Finale Death [Exclusive]
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 6, "Judgement Day." One of the best things about Apple TV's "Slow Horses" is that its supporting cast members could die at any moment. While major characters like Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), River Cartwright (Jack Lowden), and Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) often feel like they're wearing plot armor, the show has been ruthless about cutting down the people who surround them.
Slow Horses Head Writer Talks About Season 6's Cliffhanger Ending [Exclusive]
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 6, "Judgement Day." I watch a lot of movies and TV shows as part of my job, so consider myself a somewhat sophisticated member of the viewing public. But I have a confession to make: I didn't immediately understand the ending of "Slow Horses" Season 6 when it happened. When River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) takes that tumble in his grandfather's kitchen and then the episode just ...
Slow Horses Season 6 Ending Explained: Here's What Happens To River Original
This article contains major spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 6, "Judgement Day." The best spy show on streaming just ended with a massive cliffhanger.
Slow Horses Head Writer Talks About Season 6's Cliffhanger Ending [Exclusive]
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 6, "Judgement Day." I watch a lot of movies and TV shows as part of my job, so consider myself a somewhat sophisticated member of the viewing public. But I have a confession to make: I didn't immediately understand the ending of "Slow Horses" Season 6 when it happened. When River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) takes that tumble in his grandfather's kitchen and then the episode just ...
Slow Horses Season 6 Ending Explained: Here's What Happens To River
1 hour ago The Slow Horses season 6 finale is available now, with a shocking ending that is explained by new showrunner Gaby Chiappe in an interview. Plus, Apple has debuted the first trailer for season 7. Here’s what happened in that surprise Slow Horses finale ending, plus the new trailer for season 7 If you …
Aztecs in Fifth Place After One Round at Rainbow Wahine Invitational
LIHUE, Hawai’i – The San Diego State women’s golf team finished the first round of the Rainbow Wahine Invitational Monday. The Aztecs sit in fifth place out of 14 teams and are led by Kylie Warner, who shot an even par 72. Warner, who won SDSU’s last tournament (Golf Iconic Classic), had her day highlighted by an eagle on the 488-yard par five second hole. Amelia Garibaldi finished one stroke behind Warner with a one-over-par 73.
Resident Evil's VFX Supervisor Reveals The Creature That Needed A Last-Minute Makeover [Exclusive] Original
Zach Cregger's fantastic "Resident Evil" movie is practically overrun with delightfully disgusting creatures. As Bryan (Austin Abrams), a courier who picked the wrong night to make an extra delivery, inches closer to his final destination in Raccoon City, he encounters several stomach-churning monsters that were created by a mysterious virus.
One Of 2026's Best Movies May Be Overshadowed At The Box Office This Weekend (But You Should See It) Original
It's an extremely busy weekend for pop culture enthusiasts. At home, people can watch the first episodes of "VisionQuest," "The Lowdown" Season 2, and the "Friday the 13th" prequel show "Crystal Lake," all of which debuted this week. In theaters, new releases like "Street Fighter," "Whalefall," and the mesmerizing documentary "You Can See Everything" are drawing a lot of attention, while a restoration of Ken Russell's provocative 1970s film "The Devils" is back in theaters for a limited time.
This Resident Evil Scene Was 'The Most Complicated' Of The VFX Supervisor's Career [Exclusive] Original
"Barbarian" and "Weapons" director Zach Cregger's rip-roaring "Resident Evil" movie is an entertaining, pedal-to-the-medal experience which proved that Cregger is on an undeniable hot streak. The movie dominated the box office and became the highest-rated video game movie of all time, aided by its creative script, a stellar central performance from Austin Abrams, and enough goopy monsters to delight even the most seasoned horror cinephile.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Has Way More Visual Effects Than You Realized [Exclusive] Original
Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" movie is a blast to watch even if you've never picked up a video game controller. The story is set in the world of the games but is otherwise totally original, and follows a regular guy named Bryan (Austin Abrams) as he's thrust into what is essentially a zombie outbreak.
Slow Horses Head Writer Explains That Big Character Death In Season 6, Episode 4 [Exclusive] Original
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 4, "Lost and Found." Though there's secretly some heart beneath the gruff exterior of some of its characters, "Slow Horses" has never been a sentimental show — especially when it comes to bumping off its characters.
Ted Lasso's Downfall Can Be Traced Back To One Moment Original
The first season of "Ted Lasso" is a breezy, funny, underdog/fish-out-of-water story about a dorky American football coach (Jason Sudeikis) who's unexpectedly hired to coach a British soccer team. The owner hires him because she secretly wants her team to lose (it's sort of a "Major League" situation), but Ted's aw-shucks manner, gee-whiz aphorisms, and heart-on-his-sleeve earnestness wins over both the owner and the audience.
Ted Lasso's Downfall Can Be Traced Back To One Moment
1 day ago In a fun trip down memory lane recently on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Jason Sudeikis recalled the first time he met his Big Slick co-host and “Ant-Man” star Paul Rudd. Both men graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in Johnson County, where Rudd was the student body president before he …
First Star Trek Movie Reboot Details Revealed By Directors — Will Legacy Characters Return?
It's been almost a year since "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein were hired to write and direct the next "Star Trek" movie. A lot has changed in Hollywood since then: the franchise's home studio, Paramount, had just been acquired by David Ellison's Skydance at the time, but as of this week, Paramount has paved the way to complete a merger with Warner Bros.
First Star Trek Movie Reboot Details Revealed By Directors — Will Legacy Characters Return?
It's been almost a year since "Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein were hired to write and direct the next "Star Trek" movie. A lot has changed in Hollywood since then: The franchise's home studio, Paramount, had just been acquired by David Ellison's Skydance at the time, but as of this week, Paramount has paved the way to complete a merger with Warner Bros.
First Star Trek Movie Reboot Details Revealed By Directors — Will Legacy Characters Return?
2 hours ago For most of the shattering and damning new documentary NAZA, we are on a series of rooftops in Tel Aviv, watching the Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham conduct one-on-one interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence personnel. The rooftop footage was filmed at night, mostly by Abraham's …
Ted Lasso Season 4's Anthony Head Tribute Explained
This episode contains spoilers for "Ted Lasso" Season 4, Episode 9, "Mae Rides the Bus." When character actor Anthony Head died earlier this year, it was only natural to assume that a tribute to him would appear in the new season of "Ted Lasso." The actor had worked consistently since the 1970s, appearing in tons of TV series and making a special mark in shows like "Merlin" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," but "Ted Lasso" brought him some additional popularity late in his career.
Slow Horses Season 6 Unites Stars From The Harry Potter Movies And HBO Series Original
The "Harry Potter" movies, which were released in theaters from 2001-2011, featured some of the best British actors on the planet. The popularity of the novels, deep roster of characters, and extremely English setting meant there was plenty of room for terrific actors to pop in and make their mark, even in undersized roles. Richard Harris, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, John Hurt, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes ...
Slow Horses Season 6 Unites Stars From The Harry Potter Movies And HBO Series
The "Harry Potter" movies, which were released in theaters from 2001-2011, featured some of the best British actors on the planet. The popularity of the novels, deep roster of characters, and extremely English setting meant there was plenty of room for terrific actors to pop in and make their mark, even in undersized roles. Richard Harris, David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, John Hurt, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes ...
Slow Horses Season 6 Resurrects A 'Dead' Character – Here's How They Survived
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 3, "Resurrection." At the very end of "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 2, "Daddy Issues," perpetual screw-up MI5 agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) storms into his dead grandfather's house, crowbar in hand, ready to brawl with his mercenary father (Hugo Weaving). But he's stopped in his tracks when he finds someone else in the house instead: Sidonie Baker, played by "House of the Dragon" actor Olivia Cooke.
Slow Horses Season 6 Resurrects A 'Dead' Character – Here's How They Survived
This article contains spoilers for "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 3, "Resurrection." At the very end of "Slow Horses" Season 6, Episode 2, "Daddy Issues," perpetual screw-up MI5 agent River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) storms into his dead grandfather's house, crowbar in hand, ready to brawl with his mercenary father (Hugo Weaving). But he's stopped in his tracks when he finds someone else in the house instead: Sidonie Baker, played by "House of the Dragon" actor Olivia Cooke.
Spider-Man's Marvel Comics Clone Saga Is Becoming A TV Series At Prime Video
"Spider-Noir" has been canceled, but that won't keep a good spider down. Today, Deadline reported that Sony Pictures Television is developing a different Spider-Man television series that will stream on Prime Video. This one hails from Kelvin Yu ("American Born Chinese"), is based on the Clone Saga storyline, and will focus on Kaine Parker and Ben Reilly, two characters who have operated with the Scarlet Spider moniker over the years.
Spider-Man's Marvel Comics Clone Saga Is Becoming A TV Series At Prime Video
"Spider-Noir" has been canceled, but that won't keep a good spider down. Today, Deadline reported that Sony Pictures Television is developing a different Spider-Man television series that will stream on Prime Video. This one hails from Kelvin Yu ("American Born Chinese"), is based on the Clone Saga storyline, and will focus on Kaine Parker and Ben Reilly, two characters who have operated with the Scarlet Spider moniker over the years.
Russell Crowe's 100-Minute True Crime Thriller Is Officially Netflix's Biggest Streaming Hit
Another Netflix original has rocketed to the streamer's number one most-watched spot. Since debuting on Friday, September 25, 2026, director Janus Metz's newest film, "Unabomber," has overtaken all challengers and currently sits as the most-watched film on the service.
Russell Crowe's 100-Minute True Crime Thriller Is Officially Netflix's Biggest Streaming Hit
Another Netflix original has rocketed to the streamer's number one most-watched spot. Since debuting on Friday, September 25, 2026, director Janus Metz's newest film, "Unabomber," has overtaken all challengers and currently sits as the most-watched film on the service.
DreamWorks' New Animated Sci-Fi Movie Took Notes From A Late Anime Legend [Exclusive] Original
This article contains spoilers for "Forgotten Island." The emotional core of "Forgotten Island," the latest film from "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" writer/directors Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford, is as poignant and moving as anything I've seen on film this year.
DreamWorks' New Animated Sci-Fi Movie Took Notes From A Late Anime Legend [Exclusive]
DreamWorks' New Animated Sci-Fi Movie Took Notes From A Late Anime Legend [Exclusive] DreamWorks Animation This article contains spoilers for "Forgotten Island." The emotional core of "Forgotten Island," the latest film from "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" writer/directors Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford, is as poignant and moving as anything I've seen on film this year.
Digger Reactions: Here's What Critics Are Saying About Tom Cruise's New Movie Original
Tom Cruise is taking the biggest risk of his career since 1999's "Magnolia" with "Digger." You might scoff at the notion that teaming with Alejandro González Iñárritu, who directed Leonardo DiCaprio to his first Best Actor Oscar, is anywhere in the neighborhood of risky, but have you seen the trailer? "Digger" looks like a gonzo, apocalyptic satire grasping for "Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb" greatness.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Most Impressive Visual Effect Is Almost Impossible To Spot
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" wrote its way into the record books this year, passing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to become the highest grossing domestic release in history. Tom Holland's best outing yet puts Spider-Man through the wringer as the webslinger faces off against Jean Grey (Sadie Sink), a rampaging Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), the ninja group The Hand, and much more in a variety of visual effects-fueled set pieces.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Most Impressive Visual Effect Is Almost Impossible To Spot
/Film spoke with one of the visual effects supervisors of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and learned about the movie's most impressive (and invisible) visual effect. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" wrote its way into the record books this year, passing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to become the highest grossing domestic release in history.
Narnia: First Official Look At Meryl Streep's Aslan In Netflix Movie
Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has largely been shrouded in mystery, but the shroud is slowly beginning to fall away.
Narnia: First Official Look At Meryl Streep's Aslan In Netflix Movie
Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has largely been shrouded in mystery, but the shroud is slowly beginning to fall away.
Aztecs Release Non-Conference Schedule
Coming off a 27-win season, which tied a school record, the Aztecs will play a challenging non-conference slate that features five games against teams that made the postseason last year. Season Tickets Opens in a new window Share SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State women’s basketball team has released their non-conference schedule for the 2026-27 season.
Aztecs Fall at No. 9 San Diego 2-1
The San Diego State men’s soccer team (2-2-3) lost at No. 9 San Diego (5-1-1) 2-1 Sunday evening behind two first half goals, snapping a five-match unbeaten streak for the Aztecs. Box Score (PDF) Opens in a new window Share SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State men’s soccer team (2-2-3) lost at No. 9 San Diego (5-1-1) 2-1 Sunday evening behind two first half goals, snapping a five-match unbeaten streak for the Aztecs.
Aztecs Blank Sacramento State 2-0
The Aztecs scored a pair of goals in the first half and secured their first shutout of the season. Box Score (PDF) Opens in a new window Share SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State men’s soccer team (2-1-3) defeated Sacramento State (1-5-0) 2-0 on the SDSU Sports Deck Friday night. The Aztecs scored a pair of goals in the first half and secured their first shutout of the season. “I thought we played our best 45 minutes of the season in the first half,” Head coach Ryan Hopkins said after the match.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Badly Failing Its Key Female Characters Original
This article contains spoilers for "Ted Lasso" Season 4, Episode 6, "Don't Jump Around Much Anymore." "Ted Lasso" means a lot to a lot of people. Thanks to its (initially) well-drawn characters and good-natured sensibility, it was a balm in the early days of the pandemic. I even wrote about it as one of the things that kept me sane in 2020.
Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Badly Failing Its Key Female Characters
This article contains spoilers for "Ted Lasso" Season 4, Episode 6, "Don't Jump Around Much Anymore." "Ted Lasso" means a lot to a lot of people. Thanks to its (initially) well-drawn characters and good-natured sensibility, it was a balm in the early days of the pandemic. I even wrote about it as one of the things that kept me sane in 2020.
Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer Teases A Bigger, Weirder Sequel
How lucky are we to live at a time when a movie as brilliant as "Godzilla: Minus One" not only became one of the biggest blockbuster surprises of its year, but has now also spawned a highly-anticipated sequel that looks every inch as thrilling and awe-inspiring as its predecessor?
Director Adam Wingard Explains Why He Left The Godzilla Franchise To Make Onslaught [Exclusive Interview]
Adam Wingard is back. After spending the past several years making "Godzilla vs. Kong" and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," and with misfires like "Death Note" and "Blair Witch" before that, the director has returned to the down-and-dirty filmmaking that put him on the map for cinephiles.
Onslaught Star Adria Arjona Learned These Important Lessons From Andor [Exclusive]
"Onslaught" is a big deal for Adria Arjona. After spending the last decade making her mark in supporting roles in films like Greg McLean's nasty office-set thriller "The Belko Experiment," J.C. Chandor's underrated Netflix film "Triple Frontier," and Richard Linklater's off-kilter rom-dramedy "Hit Man," she's finally being billed above the title in Adam Wingard's bloody, John Carpenter-inspired action movie.
Onslaught Star Adria Arjona Learned These Important Lessons From Andor [Exclusive]
"Onslaught" is a big deal for Adria Arjona. After spending the last decade making her mark in supporting roles in films like Greg McLean's nasty office-set thriller "The Belko Experiment," J.C. Chandor's underrated Netflix film "Triple Frontier," and Richard Linklater's off-kilter rom-dramedy "Hit Man," she's finally being billed above the title in Adam Wingard's bloody, John Carpenter-inspired action movie.
This Terrific Documentary Blends '90s Nostalgia And Conspiracy Thriller — And It's Now Streaming On Netflix Original
You might have come across the concept of modern teenagers searching YouTube for old camcorder footage of high school students from the 1990s and 2000s, trying to get a glimpse of what it was like to live in the era before smartphones changed everything forever.
Aztecs Earn 1-1 Draw at Cal Poly
The teams were locked in a scoreless duel for the first 85 minutes of the match, before each team scored within a 36 second span. Box Score (PDF) Opens in a new window Share SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The San Diego State men’s soccer team (1-1-2) earned a 1-1 draw at Cal Poly (1-0-3) Sunday evening. The teams were locked in a scoreless duel for the first 85 minutes of the match, before each team scored within a 36 second span.
Buddy Director Reveals A Scrapped Scene That Was A 'Bridge Too Far' For Producers [Exclusive] Original
If you've seen "Too Many Cooks," Casper Kelly's brain-melting short that took the internet by storm in 2014, you already know Kelly is interested in interrogating nostalgia and showcasing the twisted effects it can have.
Aztecs Beat Life Pacific 7-1
The Aztecs had 32 shots with 20 of them being on frame and exploded for six goals in the second half. Box Score (PDF) Opens in a new window Share SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State men’s soccer team (1-1-1) beat Life Pacific 7-1 to earn their first win of the season Thursday evening. The Aztecs had 32 shots with 20 of them being on frame and exploded for six goals in the second half.
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