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Paramount Pictures has just shared exclusive first look images with us for the upcoming Children of Blood and Bone film adaptation. The film adaptation of author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel Children of Blood and Bone is a fantasy-based epic adventure following the journey of Zélie (played by Thuso Mbedu) in the fictional kingdom of Orïsha as she attempts to restore her people’s magic.

Tom Cruise and Alejandro Iñárritu. These are two legendary names that embody the spirit of pure cinema. For over two decades, Iñárritu’s work has captivated audiences, becoming only the third filmmaker in history to win back to back Best Director Academy Awards for Birdman and The Revenant, while Cruise remains one of the most consistently beloved and popular movie stars on the planet. Until now, the two have never done a film together.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland is Disney Channel’s next big hit, picking up right where Descendants: Rise of Red left off. We had the chance to sit with the cast and discuss what it took to bring this story to life. From high-octane choreography to some of the best music we’ve heard in the franchise, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland brings us a story about friendship, sisterhood, and growth, all while the characters grapple with the effects of changing the past.

Anya Taylor-Joy and Drew Starkey star in Lucky, based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel. The first two episodes of the new limited series are now streaming on Apple TV. Lucky centers on a young woman (Anya Taylor-Joy) who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past. Apple TV “Something that I was very attracted to in this is I had never played somebody with a broken heart.

Okay, we have some good news and bad news regarding the next installment in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Crime Saga. The good? Before he seduces Catwoman this weekend in The Odyssey, we have a first look at Robert Pattinson in the cowl! The bad news? We’re not going to see the actual movie for another year and a half! First the good stuff. Like he did way back before the first Batman, Reeves took to social media to share the vibe of his Bat-sequel with some camera test footage of Pattinson in costume.

Watch Mike and Swara review the latest from the legendary director! The Odyssey is a tale from time immemorial in Ancient Greece, with so many retellings and adaptations throughout history. It is an epic filled with adventure, majesty, and also whimsy as you find in many Greek myths. Legendary director Christopher Nolan, known for his bracing grim and epic style, now brings us his take on the epic tale.

Controversy after controversy arises in this upcoming retelling of an ancient Greek myth. There are fierce online debates over representation, diversity, and whether modern audiences even possess the media literacy to critique a story when they aren’t educated on its ancient roots. I am, of course, talking about the highly anticipated limited theatrical release of Hadestown: The Musical, dropping July 24. Wait, did you think I meant The Odyssey?

We’re bringing you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Andy Serkis, director and star of the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum film. Production has officially kicked off in New Zealand for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Andy Serkis returns not only as the character Gollum, but this time we get to enjoy his directorial skills as he helms the film.

Mexodus, a live-looping hip-hop new musical created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, is an extraordinary and mind-blowing accomplishment on all levels from its creative, technical, and performance aspects. Now having its west coast premiere at Pasadena Playhouse, it is a theatrical one-of-a-kind experience with an essential underlying human rights message that may be forgotten simply because of how tremendous these two artists are.

Swara interviews Egyptian-American comic creator Ibrahim Moustafa Ibrahim Moustafa is an Egyptian-American and Eisner award nominated comic artist and writer, best-known for his original graphic novels COUNT, RETROACTIVE, CYN, JAEGER and his collaboration with writer Christopher Sebela on HIGH CRIMES, as well as his work on JAMES BOND.