Many movies premiere on streaming services every day and are immediately forgotten or lost in the backlog, but not this one.The Bikeriders, the 2024 motorcycle thriller starringTom Hardy,Jodie Comer, andMichael Shannon, has been in the top two movies on Peacock sincepremiering on the platform earlier this month.The Bikeridersspent a considerable amount of time in the #1 spot before just recently giving it up toThe Killer, the Peacock original action movie starringNathalie Emmanuel,Omar Sy, andSam Worthington....

More than 50 years ago,Eiji Tsuburaya’sUltramancapitalized on the success and popularity of Japan’s tokusatsu style of storytelling, something that made Tsuburaya’s other co-creationGodzillaworld-famous. Technically the second installment in theUltraSeries, followingUltra Q, the 1960s show centered on Hayata, a member of Earth’s monster-defense force (the Science Patrol) who was able to transform into the giant Ultraman in order to battle kaijus and protect mankind. Now, in animated form,Ultramanreturns for a whole new generation as a Netflix anime series....

WandaVisionbegan by drawing us into the magical sitcom-inspired world of Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and her beloved Vision (Paul Bettany) — until, with some nudging from evil witch Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), it began to crumble. But as always, the real magic was happening behind the scenes, thanks to the dedicated artists of Marvel who brought to life all the dazzling details of the Disney+ series. In an one-on-one interview, Collider got to learn a little about all the hard work involved in that process, thanks to visual effects supervisorTara DeMarco....

AWorld of Warcraftmovie was in development for years beforeDuncan Jonesfinally signed on to write and direct, eventually making the wildly ambitiousWarcrafta reality. One of the reasons it took so long for the film to get off the ground in the first place was because adapting a game of this scale was no easy task, especially in a manner that was agreeable to Blizzard, the game company that owns the property. Jones hopped in with a unique take—treat the orcs and humans equally as protagonists instead of making one side the “villains” of the piece—and set about crafting high fantasy on a blockbuster scale....

Weezeris very important to me. From the ’90s to today, theRivers Cuomo-fronted rock band known for hits like “Undone (The Sweater Song)” and “Hash Pipe” have formed the nerdy, crunchy, catchy tunes of my life. And yes,some puristsmay say thatThe Blue AlbumandPinkertonare the only ones worth listening to. But I find enjoyable stuff on nearly every album they’ve released since then (and, don’t tell anyone, butMaladroitis secretly my favorite). I’ve been stoked about their upcoming recordVan Weezersince it was first announced alongside the best single they’ve put out in years,“The End of the Game....

I’ve done my fair share of virtual reality at this point and while that sector is undoubtedly flourishing, there’s something else brewing in the immersive digital content realm that is absolutely brimming with potential - augmented reality, and the company Magic Leap is making some major strides in that department. As highlighted on theMagic Leap website, the system’s “spatial computing dissolves the barriers between the digital content you love and the physical world around you....

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for Episode 6 of The Wheel of Time, “The Flame of Tar Valon.” The Wheel of Time, which finally premiered on Prime Video in November, is adapted from the long-enduring fantasy novels by the late authorRobert Jordan. The series takes place in a world where magic is ever-present, though it is typically wielded by an organization consisting of women known as the Aes Sedai....

Amazon Studioshas announced that a follow up to 2020’s comedic hit,Yearly Departed, will be coming back to grace our screens in December. The comedic round up of all things 2021 will be available in more than 240 countries and territories around the world. This ode (or rather eulogy) to 2021 will feature an all-female lineup of comedians and guests that have not yet been announced. This comedic gathering will be hosted by Emmy Award-nominee,Yvonne Orji(Insecure) and will bid adieu to all things 2021 such as Hot Vaxx Summer, Hermit Life, Ignoring the Climate Crisis, and everyone’s favorite video meeting platform, Zoom....

The originalCharmedseries focused on the three Halliwell sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs), and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano). However, Doherty was unceremoniously killed off in theSeason 3 finale, bringing in the long-lost Halliwell sister Paige (Rose McGowan) to take her place within the Power of Three. Her job was to strengthen the sister bond and connection between the sisters as one of “The Charmed Ones”. Itcame as a shock forCharmedfans to lose one of the sisters, especially since Doherty had such a following from her time as Brenda Walsh on the massively successful teen dramaBeverly Hills: 90210....

Family can be both a source of comfort and immense tension. They love you and want what’s best for you, but they can also get way up in your business. They have certain perceptions and expectations of you, and, more often than not, they have blunt opinions that they will share whether you asked to hear them or not. In short, family celebrations and gatherings are a tightrope walk, with the potential to be a delight or a disaster....

It’s the worst-kept secret that the men ofSouthern Charmare afflicted with Peter Pan Syndrome in a city like Charleston where perpetual immaturity and self-indulgence is rewarded. It would be easy to say any of the men are the biggest villains on the show, and of course, viewers can’t forgetaccused predator and convicted felonThomas Ravenalis truly the worst of themeven though he was fired years ago. While the men deserve condemnation, much of their toxic behavior is rewarded and puppeteered byPatricia Altschul,the grand-matriarch of the show and the true villain of the show....

Ever sinceThe Boysfirst began, it felt like Homelander (Antony Starr) was unstoppable, particularly after the most recent season finale. However, his son Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) has often proven to be the foil to his unbridled narcissism and unchecked powers. Having always been presented as a key source of hope in a world where superheroes are corrupt,Ryan has long wavered in his loyalties, which remain more uncertain than ever at the end of Season 4,one of the most shocking episodesin the whole series....

Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menaceis back in theaters for the first prequel era film’s historic25th anniversaryandStar WarsDay on May 4. Disney has been pulling out all the stops for this year’s celebration. Besides theatrical re-releases of all the Skywalker Saga films, fans have received new action figures,Funko Pops, and acosplay collection. Now, BoxLunch is joining in on the fun with a newStar Warscollection based on the franchise’s beloved prequel era....