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Roger EbertandGene Siskelare often considered to be among the top tier of film critics, particularly their TV seriesAt The Movies(originally known asSiskel & Ebert & the Movies). The duo were known for theirscathing sense of humorwhen it came to their reviews, along with their famous “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” system (long before Rotten Tomatoes was a thing). In all that time, Ebert and Siskel never reviewed a television series — except for one major occasion....

For those of us familiar withNightmare on Elm Street, we know that not even in our dreams are we safe from mysterious and dangerous things going on in the universe.Neil Gaimanset out to prove that fact with his graphic novel seriesThe Sandman, and now, Netflix is taking that message to heart. The streamer premiered the latest trailer from the upcoming adaptation of Gaiman’s work at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, revealing an even better look at the master of dreams himself — as well as his sister, Death....

Netflix has released the trailer for Brie Larson’s directorial debut,Unicorn Store. Larson stars in the film, which follows Kit, who has failed out of art school and is living at her parents house while she does a temp job. However, her humdrum existence gets an unexpected jolt when she gets an invitation to a mysterious store that’s willing to fulfill her dream of owning a unicorn. I caught the film at TIFF 2017 and was disappointed by it....

Mardi Gras conjures up all sorts of images and associations, some more family-friendly than others. New Orleans remains a draw for the adult crowd while Miami boasts, in the immortal words ofWill Smith, “Everyday like a Mardi Gras, everybody party all day, no work, all play, okay?”, another Florida vacation destination location is partying in a big way:Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras 2020is celebrating “25 Years of Party” from now until April 2nd....

All good things must come to an end, and alas that also pertains to one of the best shows on TV,Veep. StarJulia Louis-Dreyfushas revealed toTHRthat the upcoming seventh season of the HBO comedy series will be its last, saying “It became clear that this season should be the last season. We don’t want to repeat ourselves or wear out our welcome. The story has a finality to it that feels end-of-series....

Spoilers forWestworldSeason 3 Episode 4 abound in the following interview. DirectingWestworldSeason 3 Episode 4, titled “The Mother of Exiles,” would be a significant challenge for any filmmaker. It not only re-introduces a key character for the first time this season in a severely damaged mental state, but also juggles multiple points of view at once, contains not one, not two, but three fight sequences,andends with the season’s biggest twist reveal yet....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the book Fire & Blood, which House of Dragon is based on.House of the Dragonhas inspired many fan theories, with varying degrees of support within the show. These ideas range from completely plausible, likethe Maester Conspiracy, to shockingly outlandish, like the idea thatDaemon (Matt Smith) becomes the Night King. While many will undoubtedly be disproven as the series continues,House of the Dragonstill has the chance to make some of these fan theories canon, and one strange theory has the support of the cast....

The award-winning natural history series,Prehistoric Planet,is returning for a second season. Apple TV+ has renewed theSir David Attenborough-narrated BBC Studios series for five new episodes, set to air on May 22. According to a recentreport byDeadline,Prehistoric Planethas been given the go-ahead for a second season. “The award-winning first season of Prehistoric Planet brought dinosaurs back to life in a way global audiences had never seen before,” Creative Direct of Apple TV+’s Europe division,Jay Hunt, said, before revealing it sparked interest in a new season....

For the second week in a row, Disney’sZootopiais the number one film in North America. The animated feature was down just 33% in its sophomore frame and crossed the $100 million markon Friday. Worldwide,Zootopiahas already earned more than $431.3 million. That big global haul is due largely to a great showing in China, where the film brought Disney its biggest three-day animated opening ever last weekend. OK, let’s get right to the week’s biggest bomb – peoplereallydidn’t want to seeThe Brothers Grimsbythis weekend....

Avengers: Endgamewas the end of an era. The film concluded the Infinity Saga and was the culmination of a decades-long franchise that included around 20-odd films and shows, countless characters, and numerous story arcs.Endgamewasn’t a film; it was an event. And yes, we were hyped and excited for it, and most likely very emotional throughout it. Since the conclusion of the film, it seems like many people, fans and critics alike, have been unable to feel the same kind of awe that they had withEndgame....

The end of the road begins. This May,Fast X, the tenth film in theFast & Furious Saga, will hit theaters. The upcoming installment is said to kick-start the “final chapters” of the franchise as it races toward its conclusion. In anticipation of the film’s release, anew posterhas been released that mixes the new with the old. As theFast & Furiousseries evolved to include bigger and crazier action set pieces, it’s easy to forget where it all began....

All eyes are on Apple TV’sFly Me to The Moonwhich unitesChanning TatumandScarlett Johanssonfor thefirst time on the big screen. While both the actors have a big fan following owing to their various roles, they have never been paired opposite each other and fans are eager to see their chemistry unfold. A new poster has been released for the upcoming film which is oozing with their sizzling chemistry. The new poster sees Johansson adjusting Tatum’s tie in the backdrop of the moon, while on the surface we see a space shuttle, a man sweeping the floor, and an astronaut hanging by the wires, perfectly elaborating the plot of the movie which revolves aroundthe conspiracy theory that NASA faked the moon landing....

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.]Owen Teague’s Noa andFreya Allan’s Mae go through a lot together inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Noa begins the film a blank slate, essentially. He’s grown up entirely in the confines of Eagle Clan, with no exposure to the outside world. Then, suddenly, his village is invaded and decimated, and he’s forced to team up with a human to get his loved ones back, a human who completely changes his understanding of the state of the world, and the dynamic between ape and humankind....