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'Clayface' overcomes a slow start with a fantastic finish (review)
At first, this review is going to sound like I don’t think you should see Clayface in theaters. That’s fair because that is how I felt for the first half of the film, which I thought was an average movie buoyed by its premise and cast but little else. But, like with Clayface, stick with this review and you’ll see why I felt very differently by the end. I don’t care if I ever watch the first half of Clayface again for two very different reasons. The first has everything to do with the movie itself.
Sauron's army rises in 'The Rings of Power' Season 3 trailer
The Lord of the Rings fans have always known where Prime Video’s The Rings of Power was heading and why. The Second Age of Middle-earth saw Sauron rise to power thanks to the One Ring. But he did not bring darkness to the world with jewelry alone. He had an army of orcs and men to wage his war of conquest for him, and the shadow they brought looms over the foreboding new trailer for The Rings of Power season three. This trailer really has everything.
Taika Waititi says his 'Star Wars' movie is 'on ice'
Six years ago, Disney announced Thor: Ragnarok director and Academy Award winner Taika Waititi would write and direct his own Star Wars movie. While development on the film has clearly not moved at hyperspeed since then, it was moving. Earlier this year, he said his take on the galaxy far, far away would be fun with real stakes.
Antonio Banderas joins 'True Detective' Season 5 with Nicolas Cage
Last year, Nicolas Cage was said to be in talks to star in True Detective season five. It seemed like the perfect combination of performer and IP. But while good things don’t always happen in Hollywood, Cage (basically) revealed at this month’s New York Comic Con he had officially agreed to star on the popular HBO detective series. Now we know he has. And we know who will work this season’s case with him. It’s more good Hollywood news.
'The Beekeeper 2' trailer pits Jason Statham against other beekeepers
Sometimes you go to a movie theater and you want a deep, reflective tale about what it means to be a sentient, emotional being who is less than a speck in a universe we’ll never fully understand. And sometimes you want to see Jason Statham put a blowtorch in a guy’s mouth and pull the trigger. That’s where The Beekeeper 2 comes in. Our moral killing machine is back. Only this time it’s his fellow Beekeepers causing problems.
'Game of Thrones' movie 'Aegon's Conquest' sets Summer 2029 release
HBO viewers watched House Targaryen try to reclaim the Iron Throne on Game of Thrones. They have watched those dragon lords fight among themselves to sit on their family’s famous chair on House of the Dragon. But Westeros fans will also get to see how that iconic seat was created in a new kind of adventure. Aegon the Conqueror, the legendary ruler who brought fire and blood to the Realm, is getting his very own Game of Thrones movie.
What 'Loki' and 'Endgame's new TVA scene means for 'Doomsday'
Avengers Endgame: Encore features four extra scenes, but one is far more important for Avengers: Doomsday than the others. A sequence at the TVA shows the multiverse “collapsing” as incursions “terminate” thousands of worlds. The new Avengers: Endgame TVA scene sets up Doctor Doom’s attack on the multiverse by undoing the end of Loki season 2. How and why?
Come inside a model test room at Disney's Art of Animation resort
It's impossible not to appreciate Disney Imagineering when you're in the parks. They are the main attraction of any visit, and eery ride, land, restaurant, building, and piece of decor in the parks is a reflection of Imagineers. But recently I got a unique chance to see another way they influence a major aspect of any visit. Nerdist was among the small handful of press allowed into a model Little Mermaid room currently being tested at Walt Disney World's Art of Animation Resort .
Nicolas Cage's MADDEN Trailer Looks Like an SNL Sketch
2 hours ago This November, Nicolas Cage is turning in a near-unrecognizable performance as NFL icon John Madden. On Thursday, Sept. 24, Prime Video released a new trailer for Cage and Christian Bale‘s new biopic Madden, which covers the life of Madden, the former Oakland Raiders head coach who became a beloved …
'Mr. Irrelevant' trailer: David Corenswet’s sports movie will make you sob
Football fans know who “Mr. Irrelevant” is. The last player selected in the NFL draft every year earns that title. But soon even moviegoers who don’t know the difference between a blitz and an audible will know why it’s possible for someone to rise about that ignominious moniker. The new emotional trailer for Mr. Irrelevant introduces Superman‘s David Corenswet as John Tuggle. He was a member of the New York Giants who fought a battle much tougher than earning an unlikely roster spot.
'The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza' trailer brings scares to sketch comedy
It’s already been a banner year for horror, but it’s about to get even better. Just not for the reason you might expect. Instead of delivering screams Adult Swim‘s new sketch horror comedy show is going to deliver laughs. And we’re confident it will do exactly that after seeing the trailer for The Terrors Of Jordan Mendoza. Yeah. In. We are all in. This show could not possible be more in our wheelhouse. And apparently our wheelhouse is located inside Jordan Mendoza’s brain.
'The Office' docuseries 'Fan Level Midnight' hits Peacock this month
NBC’s The Office might have followed employees at a local paper company, but the series has ultimately proven to be an international gravy train. And it’s one ride NBCUniversal clearly doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Peacock has acquired the rights to Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to The Office. The new docuseries will explore the show’s rise from little-watched remake to a cultural juggernaut.
EPCOT's Dreamfinder Return Needs More Than Figment Ride
Walt Disney Company 3 hours ago 5 New Worlds We Absolutely Need in Kingdom Hearts 4 Now that Coco is Confirmed comicbook.com - Amanda Kay Oaks • 3h At long last, Square Enix has confirmed the first brand-new world Sora and friends will travel to in Kingdom Hearts 4.
Rhaenyra's descent into madness in 'House of the Dragon' mirrors Daenerys
This post contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon‘s season three finale. If you want to avoid them for now you can instead check out our coverage of episode seven. Rhaenyra Targaryen spent House of the Dragon‘s second season trying to avoid bloodshed. Her refusal to rain fire and blood on the Realm was so obvious that Ormund Hightower, who mocked her concern as a woman’s weakness, counted on her temperance as part of his plan.
'Ted Lasso' Season 4: Good news? It's fine! Bad news? It's fine
How you feel about Ted Lasso‘s return on Apple TV will greatly depend on your expectations. Your own expectations will also likely depend on how you felt about the show’s second and third seasons. If you liked or even loved them you have almost nothing to worry about; you’re going to love season four. It features much more logical, better paced scripts. It’s also (on the whole) a lot less saccharine than its trailers indicated.
David Harbour’s killer Santa returns in star-studded 'Violent Night 2' trailer
Uh, this is an amazing cast. And we don’t mean for a Christmas horror-comedy. It would be amazing for any movie. We know from the original film that David Harbour makes for a fantastic killer Kris Kringle. This time around he’s also joined by Jared Harris, Joe Pantoliano, Daniela Melchior, Andrew Bachelor, and Kristen Bell as Mrs. Claus. What exactly is going on for the jolly old elf this time?
'Ted Lasso' Season 4 trailer is too sweet and not funny enough
Ted Lasso season four will see many of the original stars return, as Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift will all reprise their roles for AFC Richmond. This time Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely will join in on the football fun. And the legendary Tracey Ullman, who appeared in an earlier trailer, has also joined the cast.
'House of the Dragon' drops more dragon egg lore
While those dragon eggs might be petrified, when the Targaryen prince held one it felt warm. Is that a sign Alys’ plan could actually work? Could these forgotten dragon eggs free both of them from a cursed and “desolate existence?” For the very same reason they give her hope, they might also be a sign of their doom. Harrenhal does have ancient strength, but for the entire 130 years it stood by this point it cursed almost all who called it home.
George R.R. Martin is working on a fourth Dunk and Egg story
I love my boys Dunk and Egg. I would very much love all of the many stories Martin has said he wants to write about them. That includes the unwritten fourth (or fifth) tale he has long teased. The unwritten short story is known as “The She-Wolves of Winterfell.” That sounds like the story Parker is referring to since Winterfell is literally a “cool” place.
LEGO 'Star Trek' set boldly recreates the original Enterprise's bridge
When LEGO announced it was finally going to explore the final frontier, our expectations couldn’t have been any higher. So far, this long-awaited/long-needed partnership between icons is more than living up to them. The company’s first Star Trek set, a giant Next Generation Enterprise, is absolutely perfect. And the same is true of the collection’s second release. This time LEGO is going inside the ship that started it all, with a recreation of the original series’ bridge and transporter room.
LEGO's STAR TREK Set Boldly Recreates the Original Enterprise's Bridge
Jean-Luc Picard 1 day ago Star Trek: The Next Generation cast: See what became of the Enterprise crew nearly 40 years later Entertainment Weekly - Chris Snellgrove • 1d It's been nearly 40 years since the show's 1987 premiere. Here's where the cast is now. In 1987, Paramount pulled off what many thought was impossible: successfully recreating the magic of Star Trek with a brand-new show. That show was Star Trek: The Next Generation, which followed a very different …
Bring outside food into stadiums with McDonald's McValue Pack Bags
I’ve been to more games at Fenway Park than I could possibly count. I’ve been there for everything from iconic Red Sox playoff games to random Tuesday night outings. Heck, I’ve even seen college and NHL hockey games there. I know “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark” and its wildly uncomfortable seats inside and out. And yet, I did not know something amazing about Fenway until McDonald’s told me. You’re allowed to bring in outside food. I know, that doesn’t sound like a thing that’s allowed.
'Robocop' will report for duty again with new Prime Video series
Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 classic RoboCop proved you can’t keep a good man down. At least not when you can take his brain so you can transform him into a reanimated mechanical law enforcement officer who serves as a stand-in for the dangers of privatization and capitalism. Now he’s ready to return. Again. Prime Video has announced it’s continuing to make good on its promise to resurrect iconic Hollywood IP by resurrecting a legendary cyborg once more. RoboCop is getting his own live-action TV show. Again.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' trailer looks back at Peter's life
Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man trilogy made Peter Parker one of the most famous superheroes in the world. It ended with no one knowing who he is. He sacrificed his identity and happiness to save everyone. Not even those he loves most remember him. That’s exactly what the two studios want fans to remember ahead of his next big screen outing.
Bring Outside Food Into Stadiums With McDonald's McValue Pack Bags
'Might be the best TT I've ever done' – Tom Pidcock continues to impress amid best Tour de France GC bid yet Tom Pidcock has continued to enjoy the best Tour de France GC campaign of his career so far, riding the "best TT he's ever done" on stage 16 to make …
'President Curtis' creators say spinoff is like 'The X-Files'
Rick and Morty‘s new spinoff will begin on July 26 at Adult Swim the same night the original show’s ninth season ends. President Curtis will see Keith David’s Commander-in-Chief having his own adventures free of the multiverse’s drunkest grandpa. Considering how many times Rick and Morty have partnered with (or against) their world’s POTUS, it’s been unclear exactly how this new show will differentiate itself from the old one.
We tried Pringles' new potato chip-flavored Pop Dog Buns
A good summer always includes a whole lot of potato chips and hot dogs, but this year Pringles is combining those two seasonal staples into one. The iconic chip company wants you to pop open a can of its all new, potato-based buns infused with popular potato chip flavors. And Nerdist got an early chance to taste the one-of-a-kind Pringles Pop Dog Buns. Pringles’ special new limited-time product will arrive just in time for this year’s National Hot Dog Day on July 15.
We Tried Pringles' New Potato Chip-Flavored Pop Dog Buns
21 hours ago A college student is going viral for her efforts to save her family’s restaurant. The student shared the story of her grandma’s restaurant, La Posada Restaurant in Silver Spring, Maryland, and set a goal for herself to help bring business back before she returns to college, in an Instagram Reel on …
Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens With Patented New Animatronic
Theme Parks 3 hours ago Exclusive: I watched Disney’s next-gen audio-animatronic transform from a pirate to a skeleton — and the ‘deeply impressive’ tech debuts at Disneyland today techradar.com - Jacob Krol • 3h You could say Walt Disney Imagineering has been on a decades-long journey with audio-animatronics, which is essentially the tech underneath iconic … Caribbean 1 hour ago Dead Man's Chest (Pirates of the Caribbean) rebrickable.com - Albo.Lego • 1h Following the release of my Jack...
Rick finds happiness at a alien buffet in new 'Rick and Morty' clip
Adult Swim has provided a fun sneak peak at Rick and Morty‘s next episode, titled “ErickerHead.” That’s a reference to David Lynch’s bizarre 1977 film Eraserhead. This clip, which almost certainly comes from the start of the episode, ends with an obvious question we should have pondered long ago: why do Rick and Morty ever drive anywhere? Seriously, why do they….?
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON's Cast on Shooting the Battle of the Gullet
HBO 1 hour ago House of the Dragon Kills Off Main Character During Intense Season 3 Premiere E! News • 1h House of the Dragon's season three, which premiered on HBO Max June 21, began with a bang as the Battle of Gullet concluded with a major death that … Josh Hart 5 hours ago Knicks Star Josh Hart Sends 'House of the Dragon' Warning miamiherald.com - Paolo Songco • 5h New York Knicks star Josh Hart has established himself as one of the best role players in the NBA today.
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’s Cast on Season 3, 'Horrible' Armor, Betrayals, and Witch Therapy
entertainment news 1 hour ago 'House of the Dragon': Everything you need to know in 2 minutes Mashable - Mark Stetson • 1h The only show recap you'll need. The Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is finally flying back for a third season and you need to get caught up on all things Targaryen.
TOY STORY 5 Cements the Franchise as Cinema's All-Time Best
4 hours ago Taylor Swift is back in the studio! The singer, who spent last week hopping from the Toy Story 5 premiere to a Knicks game to the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala to a Broadway production of Oh, Mary!, was seen walking into the famed Electric Lady Studios for an evening spent working on something new. …
Larry David makes American history funny in 'Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' trailer (watch)
“Those who don’t know history… are doomed to watch Larry David repeat it.” That’s a pretty, pretty, pretty good logline. This is also a great trailer and premise. Setting Larry David lose on a few hundred years of America is exactly what we need right now.
A whale eats guy in 'Whalefall' trailer, a movie about a whale eating a guy
Move over, Jonah and Pinocchio, there’s a whole new “whale eats guy story.” And that’s exactly what we get in the the trailer for Whalefall. This teaser gives us the whole thing. We see the entire “whale eats guy” scene… in the trailer for a movie about a whale eating a guy. He just….the whale swims up and eats him. And that’s the trailer. It’s so exactly what the movie is about that the Whalefall trailer is nearly entirely just that. Nearly two minutes of a whale eating a guy. Swallows him whole.
A whale eats guys in 'Whalefall' trailer, a movie about a whale eating a guy
Move over, Jonah and Pinocchio, there’s a whole new “whale eats guy story.” And that’s exactly what we get in the the trailer for Whalefall. This teaser gives us the whole thing. We see the entire “whale eats guy” scene… in the trailer for a movie about a whale eating a guy. He just….the whale swims up and eats him. And that’s the trailer. It’s so exactly what the movie is about that the Whalefall trailer is nearly entirely just that. Nearly two minutes of a whale eating a guy. Swallows him whole.
'Disclosure Day' is an entertaining sci-fi heist drama with nothing new to say
If you’re looking for an entertaining summer blockbuster, then Disclosure Day is the movie for you. It’s a good time at the theaters if you watch it for what it is and not what you thought it might be. Steven Spielberg’s latest works as a well-made, mindless sci-fi heist that is elevated by a handful of powerful sequences and an Oscar-worthy performance from Emily Blunt. But if you’re hoping to see a truly great movie with something interesting or insightful to say, look elsewhere.
Taylor Swift recorded new original song for 'Toy Story 5'
Taylor Swift frequently sends her global horde of devoted fans into a manic frenzy with nothing more than a vague social media post. Sometimes they tease huge news. Sometimes they lead to nothing but clown shoes. On April 30th there wasn’t much mystery, though. The pop star wasn’t exactly subtle with her new “secret” message. For about ten minutes she posted a countdown that featured the iconic clouds from Andy’s room in Toy Story. Before she quickly took it down it was set to go off on May 2.
'The End of Oak Street' trailer turns suburbia into a dinosaur feast
No matter how quiet or serene a suburban neighborhood might feel, there’s always a darkness lurking underneath. Unfortunately for the denizens of this one, something much worse is going to upend their lives in The End of Oak Street. The darkness on this street is neither hidden or lurking. It’s large, loud, and full of teeth—dinosaurs. The sci-fi film’s new trailer shows what happens when an entire community gets inexplicably transported to a prehistoric world.
'Garfield' comes to tabletops with new 'Magic: The Gathering' Secret Lair
When it comes to Garfield “tables and drops” usually means he kicked Odie to the floor. But today those terms means something very different when it comes to the iconic lasagna-loving cat. Garfield is coming to tabletops with his very own Secret Lair drop from Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has announced its Cats Are the Best Superdrop will include three special Secret Lair x Garfield collections.
Do Aziraphale and Crowley end up together in 'Good Omens 3'?
This post contains major spoilers for Good Omens 3. If you’re an omnipotent deity, that doesn’t matter, but everyone who wants to avoid them can check out our pre-finale coverage instead. Good Omens‘ season two finale featured a kiss six thousand years in the making. Only, that celestial smooch didn’t result in Aziraphale and Crowley being together. The affable angel instead accepted Heaven’s offer to execute its Great Plan.
Stunning 'Wildwood' teaser trailer invites viewers to LAIKA's newest fantasy realm
We’re not exactly surprised when LAIKA releases a gorgeous teaser trailer. The stop-motion animation studio only makes gorgeous movies. But even though we know that, the first look at the studio’s next feature film stopped us in our tracks. LAIKA’s teaser for its upcoming fantasy adventure Wildwood is absolutely stunning. And it looks like it will tell a story just as magical. Yeah, we weren’t exaggerating when we said stunning. That’s true of the visuals, music, and story.
'The Boys' just brought back one of its wildest characters
This post contains major spoilers for The Boys‘ penultimate episode, season five’s seventh installment. If you want to avoid them for now check out our coverage of episode six. The Boys’ season four finale revealed that Billy Butcher’s late wife wasn’t the only figment of his imagination he’s been relying on. His former partner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s Joe Kessler, had not recruited Butcher for a new mission. Kessler died years ago.
'The Boys' turned to a Hollywood legend for a perfect angry voice cameo
The Deep killed Ambrosius, the only woman of any species to ever truly love him, in a fit of insecure rage. Just like he helped drown all of those sea creatures in crude oil when he lied about the pipeline’s safety. No wonder all fish and sea animals are mother f------ sick of him and will kill Kevin if he ever returns to the one place he’s ever felt like he belongs, the water.
'Jurassic Park' screenwriter David Koepp writing 'Westworld' movie remake
It’s hard to run a successful theme park if the attractions keep killing the guests. You just can’t get people to come back through your gates if they’re dead. But that concept can clearly still work as a business model in Hollywood. Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp is once again turning a classic Michael Crichton story about a theme park that turns deadly. Only this time he’s not adapting a tale about dinosaurs eating amusement park visitors.
'Sesame Street' takes the standup stage for Open Mic Night in funny short
The denizens of Sesame Street have been entertaining fans for generations. You’d think after all that time they’ve run out of ways to make us laugh. But even after almost 56 years, they’re still finding new ways to bring us joy. Or rather, they’re finding ways to bring most of us joy. Because you’d have to be a total Grouch to not enjoy seeing these mostly terrible comedians take the stage at a standup open mic night.
Adam Scott says 'Severance' will return 'much sooner' this time
I came to Severance late. Thank Kier for that. Normally I’d be upset I missed out on the week-to-week fun of watching a great show in the moment. That’s one of my favorite things! But in this case, it was a blessing that I only started watching just weeks before Severance season two debuted. I don’t know how anyone waited three years for a payoff to that all-time great season one final scene. But now?
Eric Kripke of 'The Boys' calls out 'filler' episode complaints
I believe there are legitimate criticisms one can levy against The Boys‘ final season. I also think they’re entirely debatable. For example, I think there’s been a little too much Soldier Boy. The massive importance of Clara/Stormfront’s past involvement in the story feels a little forced, too. Obviously not everyone will agree with either point, and that’s totally fair. But one complaint that makes absolutely no sense to me also makes no sense to showrunner Eric Kripke.
'Hocus Pocus 3' reportedly back in development at Disney
Twist the bones and bend the back, Hocus Pocus 3 is now on track. Again. Disney is reportedly working on a third film in its witchy franchise one again. Don’t get your knickers in a twist, though. Not only does it seem to really be happening this time, all three of the Sanderson Sisters will return. According to Deadline, Disney Live Action Studios is in the early stages of development on a third Hocus Pocus film. It will once again star Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
Latest major 'The Boys' death makes The Seven even weaker
This post contains major spoilers for The Boys season five, episode six. If it would kill you to read them, check out our episode five coverage until you’re caught up. An oil covered The Deep looks sad on The Boys Prime Video The Boys has always managed to let us see the human side of its greatest monsters, and that’s why the show’s latest major supe death might seem sadder than most. Justin just wanted to be an actor.
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