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Josh Gates Tonight, the Discovery Channel talk show hosted by the star of their globe-trotting reality seriesExpedition Unknown, pretty much happened by accident. After all, a worldwide pandemic isn’t exactly conducive to international travel, and rather than bench one of their biggest stars for who knows how long, the network let Gateslaunch a Zoom-centric talk showout ofa spare bedroomin his own house. At first, it seemed like a trifle, something for Gates to do while he was stuck at home with no adventure show to produce....

Horror is cursed to be the most maligned genre in any visual narrative art. The hurdles presented by depictions of gore and human suffering are too steep an obstacle for many, so it makes sense thatRyan Murphy’sAmerican Horror Storyremains one of the most polarizing programs on television. It’s over-dramatic, dynamic, and messed-up. The fearlessness with which the franchise has reinvented itself throughout the last nine seasons has received varied reception and acclaim, but it deserves commendation in its refusal to retread the same ground—excluding season 8....

Copious amounts of scary movie makers are recruited by the largest media corporations in Hollywood to carry the torch for their money-making franchises. Their success should be celebrated because it’s a validation of the effective — and profitable — essence of their effort and production. Many of the new-wave auteurs responsible for the found-footage anthology leviathanV/H/Sare finally receiving their opportunity for advancements, likeAdam WingardwithGodzilla vs KongorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler GilletbringingScreamback to screens in 2022, but writer/director/producerDavid Brucknercontinues developing chilling, inventive, dramatic, and original horror movies....

The Matrixhad a seismic impact on popular culture when it first debuted in the spring of 1999. In an era where science fiction fandom was dominated by theStar WarsandStar Trekfranchises,The Matrixpresented a bold new universe that merged the influences of neo-noir mystery thrillers, Japanese animation, cyberpunk futurism, and even Greek philosophy. Whilethe film’s game-changing fight choreography and visual effectsinspired countless imitators,The Matrixlanded with a significant impact because of its pro-humanist message....

WithGlass, the conclusion of the trilogy M.Night Shyamalanstarted back in 2000 withUnbreakableand laterSplit, opening in theaters this weekend, I got to sit down withJames McAvoyto talk about the film in New York City. During the wide-ranging interview, McAvoy revealed how much Shyamalan tells him about the story arc going in and how much he’s finding out as he reads the script, his reaction to the many twists and turns in the third act, why he was counting the amount of characters he’d be playing when reading the script, how he’s mastered the art of non-stop not talking when promoting his films to prevent giving away spoilers, and more....

By now, there’s a good chance you know that I’m a hugeJurassic Parkfan. In fact, I’m such a big fan that I’vegotrespect for all five movies- yes, evenJurassic Park III. But I couldn’t stop withjustbeing a big fan of the films; I had to make my love of the franchise permanent, with a tattoo. Back in late 2013, I got the chance to do some interviews forKingsman: The Secret Serviceand, of course, that meantspending a little talk timewithSamuel L....

Well, that didn’t take long! Yesterday, we learnedGame of ThronesstarKit Haringtonwas signing on to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a mystery role, and as of today’s Marvel presentation at D23, the mystery is over! Harrington has signed on to co-star inEternals. And the actor is taking on a very familiar role for comics readers: Dane Whitman, aka, Black Knight. While the character is not an Eternal himself, Whitman has a wild and fantastical backstory befitting a film about the otherworldly heroes....

At their Comic-Con panel, Marvel officially announced their upcoming Disney+ series,Loki.Tom Hiddlestonwill star as the God of Mischief. While Loki died inAvengers: Infinity Warafter having his windpipe crushed by Thanos, the wayward god got a second lease on life due to the time-travel shenanigans inAvengers: Endgame. Marvel Studios headKevin Feigetold the crowd thatLokiwill pick up following the events ofEndgamewhere Loki snatched the Space Stone and vanished to parts unknown. This is a fun way to continue the story of one of Marvel’s most popular characters, and I’m a little surprised that we’ll have to wait a while for his story to continue....

Forth Eorlingas! We have our first look at the upcomingLord of the RingsTV series at Amazon, revealing the setting of the show and also confirming that principal photography has wrapped for Season 1. Amazon also just announced that the series is set to premiere next year. Lord of the Ringswas initially announced by Amazon four years ago, making headlines because of itshuge $465 million price tag, but other than that, we still know rather little about the show....

Following the announcement ofConfessions on a Dance Floor Part 2just a few weeks ago,Madonnawill be traveling three decades back with the re-release of her 1994 albumBedtime Stories. In an Instagram post, theQueen of Pophinted that she is gearing up for the re-release of one of her most underrated albums, accompanied by a one-minute video showingthe iconic pop singerclad in pink lingerie while the title track is playing in the background. The 1994 record will be released on vinyl as well, though no date has been set yet forBedtime Stories' re-release....

20th Century Fox has released a new trailer for the upcoming musical dramaBohemian Rhapsody, which charts the rise of legendary rock bandQueenwithRami Malekin the role of iconic frontmanFreddie Mercury. The film follows the band’s meteoric rise, charts their near-implosion, and climaxes with their unforgettable performance at Live Aid.Bryan Singerwas the original director onboard, but the filmmaker was fired during production and replaced withDexter Fletcher(Eddie the Eagle). Singer, however, is still the final credited director on the film....

Outridersis out now for players everywhere. If you’re a fan of original sci-fi RPGs and/or looter-shooters, you’ll want to check out the new, highly anticipated title from Square Enix and People Can Fly sooner than later. Not only is there a lot of content to mine and gear to grind for, there’s a rather compelling mystery at the heart of the all-out action exploding on the surface of the alien planet Enoch....

A new trailer forPacific Rim Uprisingis having some fun showing off the new generation of heroes and the massive machines they pilot.John Boyegastars as Jake Pentecost, who attempts to fill the shoes of his legendary father. Jake, who has fallen into a life of excess, will have to straighten himself out in order to lead a new team of pilots as the last best chance for Earth’s defense. That’s easier said than done....