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The entertainment landscape today is filled with franchises, and it seems like every new movie is a prequel or a spin-off. Sometimes, a sequel can be so daring and innovative that audiences can’t help but be grateful for its existence. Which might just be the case forHamlet 2… kind of. Despite its title,Hamlet 2isn’t actually a direct sequel toWilliam Shakespeare’s classic play, but instead is a charming and unique comedy film that centered around a drama teacher’s attempt to inspire his students, and save his own career....

If you aren’t familiar with the true story of Gypsy Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee, buckle up for a wild ride. Hulu’s new limited series,The Act, focuses on the twisted true story, withPatricia Arquetteplaying Dee Dee, andJoey Kingplaying her daughter who seems to be suffering from a host of mysterious illnesses. Forced into a wheelchair and infantilized to make her seem younger, Gypsy is best friends with her mother on whom she depends entirely....

The FX drama seriesThe Americanshas been truly excellent throughout its run, with compelling storytelling and exceptional performances from everyone in the cast. Among many highlights, it’s shown us how goodKeri RussellandMatthew Rhysare in their roles as Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, KGB spies posing as Americans, it’s allowed us to watchHolly Taylorgrow the teenage Paige into a compelling character as she doubted and questioned what her parents were really up to, and it’s taken us on a roller coaster, as we’ve wondered what the ultimate outcome of the Jennings family could possibly be....

There are few things as scary as someone or something that wants to hurt you just because they can. And because they enjoy it.Bryan Bertinotwisted the knife into that primal terror with his 2008 directorial debutThe Strangers, which set a bar for the early-aughts home invasion trend by packaging pure evil as a trio of masked killers and setting them loose on a couple you couldn’t help but root for. WithThe Dark and the Wicked, Bertino delivers another bleak and brutal home invasion story of sorts, but this time, it’s not the malice of mankind knocking at your door, it’s the dang devil himself....

Thank God forThe Good Place. Given the current state of world affairs and the omnipresence of “gritty” and “grounded” storytelling being done on the small screen,The Good Placeis a joyous, optimistic oasis. It’s a show that doesn’t ignore the realities of the world we live in, but chooses to focus on a hopeful humanity rather than a morally bankrupt antihero or a mean-spirited ensemble. The show’s first season delightfully played out the initial setup:Kristen Bell’s Eleanor Shellstrop, a pretty garbage human being by most standards, dies and is accidentally sent to “The Good Place” where she attempts to hide the fact that sheprobablybelongs in Hell....

Quick Links The Lying Life of Adultsis an Italian-language psychological period drama set in 1990s Naples. Adapted from a novel of the same title byElena Ferrante(whose previous work includesMy Brilliant Friend, which was adapted into an HBO series),The Lying Life of Adultscenters on teenager Giovanna. As Giovanna’s adolescence progresses, her relationship with her image-obsessed parents begins to suffer. After overhearing an unflattering comment made by her father, Giovanna is determined to track down the one person who might hold all the answers....

After years in development hell,Neil Gaiman’sThe Sandmancomic books have finally received the adaptation that fans have been hoping for. Part of what makes the story so memorable is its vast array of fantastical characters. The Sandman’s realm, called The Dreaming, is itself host to many of the magical creatures who appear within the series. The television series has, for the most part, been faithful to its source material, but has made a few alterations when it comes to several characters – one of these being the inclusion of a shape-shifting nightmare named Gault (Ann Ogbomo)....

This year’s TIFF didn’t really have a breakaway success as far as the awards game is concerned. There were films that got a fair amount of praise, but no one really became the clear frontrunner in the Oscar race like in past years whenLa La Landand12 Years Slavetook home the People’s Choice Award. While I had assumed that the award would go to eitherThe Shape of Water, which was the big winner out of Venice, or toI, Tonya, which made a splash in its TIFF debut, the People’s Choice Award ultimately went toThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouriwith the runners up beingI, TonyaandCall Me By Your Name....

Funko’s lifestyle brand Loungefly is reaching into Andy’s toy chest for its latest set of accessories for fans. Collider can exclusively reveal that a new line based aroundToy Story 2is releasing that takes backpacks and wallets and plasters them with branding from the in-universe television show Woody’s Roundup. We also have a first look at some of the items that will be available as part of the new line for any collectors interested in owning merchandise from the iconic show featuring Woody, Jesse, Stinky Pete the prospector, and Woody’s horse Bullseye....

Last December, a group of fellow journalists and I went to Prague to visit the set ofUnderworld: Blood Wars. For those who don’t know, the fifth installment in the franchise sees vampire death dealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale) traveling with David (Theo James) to train a new group of vampires against the growing lycan threat. The film also stars Charles Dance, Lara Pulver, Bradley James, and Tobias Menzies. Unfortunately, while we didn’t get to talk to Beckinsale while we were on set, we did get to do a group phone interview with her a couple months ago....

Losing access to yourApple IDcan be frustrating. Luckily,iforgot.apple.com lets you unlock your account and regain access quickly. This site offers a simple process to reset your password and get back to using your Apple services. Using iforgot.apple.com is straightforward. You just need to verify your identity. You can often speed up the process by having access to a trusted device or providing your credit-card details for verification. For those without immediate access to a trusted device, iforgot....

Talk about one hell of a prestige package.Viola Davisis flat-out one of the best performers working today, as evidenced by her work in films likeDoubt,The Help, and the upcomingFencesas well as her fiercely dynamic turn in the ABC seriesHow to Get Away with Murder. But now Davis may be lining up her most promising leading role yet, as she’s set to star in the next film from12 Years a SlavefilmmakerSteve McQueen....

Being a reality TV writer means staying up-to-date onpopular reality TV shows, which sometimes means watching shows I don’t necessarily enjoy.TheBachelorNationshows tend to fall into this category. But as Season 29 ofThe Bachelorjust began – starring a particularly charmingGrant Ellisas its lead – I decided to give it a chance. Just two episodes into the new season, I realized something that I hadn’t quite picked up on while watching earlier seasons within the franchise....