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Makoto Shinkai’s new film, currently titledSuzume no Tojimari(Suzume’s Door-Locking in English), has just gotten new key art, a new trailer, and a Japanese premiere date. This will be the director’s first film in three years, after 2019’sWeathering With You, which the director considered to be an extension of his most popular and critically acclaimed filmYour Name. Like his 2016 fantasy romance,Suzume no Tojimaricenters around a teenager who finds herself dealing with fantastical supernatural elements....

Netflixhas carved out a niche for itself as the home of true-crime documentaries. It’s far from the only thing the streaming platform is known for, but it’s undoubtedly the case that some of their most popular content has involved crime, including long-form documentaries likeMaking a MurdererandTiger King. RELATED:Unique Documentaries You’ve Probably Never Seen It’s important to highlight, though, that the streaming service offers far more than just crime documentaries and that many of those documentaries are equally worthy of your time, maybe even more so....

Sometimes, an actor has to draw a line in the sand, andif it were an up-and-coming young performer or someone trying to get his foot in the door,so to speak, then it would be a completely unique situation. But when you’reKurt Russell, and you’ve already risen to the top level of Hollywood stardom in a variety of rolesranging from westerns to tough guy thrillers,then it is something else. So when directorRichard Donnercame to the celebrated leading man to star in his 1985 fantasy dramaLadyhawke, Russell said no....

It’s been a long ten months without TV’s best amateur sleuths, butOnly Murders in the Buildingis finally back! As Season 4 of the Hulu hit gets underway, a location change andlarger-than-life anticspromise to make this year the best yet.The show initially followed three strangersand true crime fanatics, who all lived in the sameNew York City apartment building, the Arconia. Brought together by amysterious murder in the building, Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnum (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) set out to find the killer, uncover the Arconia’s secrets, and start a true-crime podcast....

The producers behind the upcoming BBC America seriesThe Watchknow just how hard a task they took on. “It’s the mother of all challenges,” executive producerSimon Allentold me during a recent phone interview — because the Discworld novels written byTerry Pratchett, over 40 of which have been published, have a fiercely devoted fanbase, but aren’t necessarily the easiest to adapt for the screen. It helps that the show is focused on Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer) and the people who serve as the titular Watch — this fantasy world’s equivalent to a police force, albeit a struggling one....

Netflix has released a ton of newThe WitcherSeason 2 details, including the full cast list, what characters will appear in the new season, and when the new season will debut on the streaming service.The Witcheris, of course, the fantasy TV series starringHenry Cavillas the titular Witcher. It’s based on a series of books that were then adapted into a video game franchise, and while there are shades ofLord of the Ringsthroughout, in toneThe WItchermore closely resembles the Syfy seriesThe Magicians....

The Lord of the Ringsis an epic story that follows Frodo (Elijah Wood) and his companions on their quest to defeat Sauron by destroying the One Ring. But, despite its name,there are many other important rings in Middle-earth.Nineteen, to be exact, distributed among the peoples of Middle-earth, with three given to the Elves, seven to the Dwarves, and nine to the leaders of Men. In the opening ofThe Fellowship of the Ring,Galadriel’s (Cate Blanchett) voice narratesthe prologue, introducing the many rings and explaining,“within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race....

One of the most exciting horror films coming our way next year isMaggie Gyllenhaal’sThe Bride!. The film is a new take on the classic monster movie from 1935,The Bride of Frankenstein, from Warner Brothers. Now, newBride!set images appear to show thatChristian Bale’s son is participating in the monster bash and has a fun connection to the actor’s own filmography. In two set photos, provided byEntertainment Weekly,Bale’s son is seen in an old-school newsie outfit on the streets of New York City where the monster movie is filming....

Aftermany short and sweet group interviews, the time has finally come for a lengthy one-on-one sit-down withGhostsstarSheila Carrasco. During ourCollider Ladies Nightconversation, Carrasco revisitedworking withD’Arcy CardenonThe Good Placeand also dug into a number ofFlower’s standout momentsinGhostsSeason 4, but this particular piece puts the spotlight on a point in Carrasco’s journey when work and life overlapped in one of the most important and beautiful ways. While on Ladies Night, Carrasco detailed what it was like becoming a mother while being a series regular on a hugely popular and fast-moving show....

Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for Blue Beetle. StarringCobra Kai’sXolo Maridueñaas its titular hero,Blue Beetlebreathed new life into the DC cinematic universe upon its release back in August, just asJames GunnandPeter Safranprepare to reboot it. While that could meanBlue Beetleis a standalone story with no bigger repercussions for the future of the DCU, directorÁngel Manuel Sotoalready went on record to sayJaime Reyes is the first official superhero of the new universe....

Funko Popwill be releasing several newLord of the Ringsfigures this August. The release includes unique figures, including characters that have not been imagined as a Funko Pop before, two oversized Super Funko figures, and a Pop Town figure. Two of the most exciting figures are the two new Super Funko figures. The first is a nearly seven inch tall figure ofthe Ent Treebeard, accompanied by the Hobbits Mary and Pippin, who ride amid the tree-giant’s branches through Fangorn Forest....

Ifdocumentariesfrom across the plethora of streaming platforms have taught us anything, it’s that people get lured into cults much more easily than you expect. But it’s not often that these kinds of stories get the twisty,arthouseand cinematic treatment thatShadowlanddisplays. The documentary centers aroundthe controversialRichard Stanley, and Collider can bring you an exclusive look at the new trailer for the feature that is making waves at film festivals. With an impressive perfect 100% score onRotten Tomatoes, the film has yet to set a theatrical release date....

In the world of television and anime, a good series can be hard to come by, and rarer still is a series that delivers from beginning to end. Many shows have a habit of starting off great, then losing quality along the way, whether in story, animation, or characters.But among the rough stones, are the gems hidden beneath. TakeHunter X Hunter, an anime that delivers on thrills, humor and action throughout its run, andFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, a series capable of moving its audience throughout....