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There has been a lot written lately about the stakes of TV character deaths recently, because more than ever it’s been hard knowing or trusting whether they are really gone. In shows likeThe Walking Dead,Game of Thrones, even something as crazy asLegends of Tomorrow, the mechanics of those worlds mean that death isn’t permanent, which sometimes makes it hard to really get invested in other characters’ grief. “Just wait,” you want to tell them....

When characters die, it can elicit an entire range of emotions. If we care about the newly perished, we feel some element of sadness or shock, but a good “kill” brings about some element of forbidden thrill that only movies can provide. Under normal circumstances, we couldn’t (and shouldn’t) take glee in these moments, but when a good kill comes along, we can’t help but applaud. 2015 had more than its fair share of memorable kills, and we’ve collected what we feel are the ten best of the year....

One of my favorite films at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was directorNicholas Stoller’s (The Five-Year Engagement,Forgetting Sarah Marshall)Bros. Co-written byBilly Eichnerand Stoller, the film is the first gay rom-com released by a major studio (Universal Pictures) and it features an entirely LGBTQ+ cast. And while that isfantasticand groundbreaking, none of that matters if the film isn’t worth watching. But likeRoss Bonaime said in his glowing review, “Brosimmediately joins the ranks of the great rom-coms, a hilarious, sexy, and undeniably charming rom-com from beginning to end....

Editor’s note: The below article contains spoilers for the first season of Netflix’s The Sandman.The entertainment industry has been attempting to bringNeil Gaiman’sThe Sandmanto life for over 30 years. The complexity of the characters and the large world that Gaiman created made this process a difficult one, but Netflix and Gaiman came together to bring Dream (Tom Sturridge),Rose Walker(Vanesu Samunyai), and a host of other characters off the comic pages and onto the screen....

If you had told me that watchingChris Pineimprovise while trying on 80’s clothing inWonder Woman 1984would be one of my favorite scenes in the anticipated DC sequel, I’d never have believed you. But in a film filled with huge action and dramatic stakes, Pine delivers some welcome levity that showcases his comedic skills. Shortly after seeing the movie, I got to speak with Chris Pine about returning as Steve Trevor. During the short but fun interview, Pine talks about what would happen if Captain Kirk tried to hit on Wonder Woman in an alternate universe, if he’s askedPatty Jenkins’about getting a role in her upcomingStar WarsmovieRogue Squadron, and what it was like filming the clothing scene and if he thought it would turn out so great....

Be aware that there arespoilersforDaredevilandJessica Jones. About this time last year, Marvel launched their fledgling Netflix MCU with the premiere ofDaredevil, the flagship series in their televised Avengers-esque shared universe which would culminate inThe Defenders, a self-described “miniseries event that reimagines a dream team of self-sacrificing, heroic characters.” When the official Netflix/Marvel collaboration was first announced, it called for “four serialized programs leading to a miniseries programming event.” The four series in discussion wereDaredevil,Jessica Jones,Luke CageandIron Fist....

In the third season of their hilarious unscripted series, Sundance Now and Acorn TV’sThe Wine Showwill takeMatthew Rhys,Matthew Goode,James Purefoy, andDominic Westacross the globe to discover the history and culture behind some of the best wine in the world. They will be joined by co-hostJoe Fattoriniand wine expertAmelia Singer, as well as many guests exploring some of the best wineries around. The first season was based in Italy, the second in France, with the third taking place in Portugal....

Godzilla: King of the Monstersis go-go-going to win out the weekend, but the question remains whether it can compete with its fellow Warner Bros. Monster-Verse companions. DirectorMichael Dougherty’s creature feature took in $19.6 million on Friday night, including a mighty healthy $6.3 million in Thursday night previews. That’s a bit behindKong: Skull Island,which nabbed $20.1 million in its opening Friday before debuting to $61 million, althoughKing of the Monstershad a better Thursday night....

Glen Powell’s set to star in a unique Hulu sports comedy withChad Powers, and now big name in the comedic acting world has joined the cast.The trades have reportedthatThe Righteous GemstonesstarSteve Zahnwill be joining the cast of Hulu’s new sports comedy series in a major supporting role. Per the reports, Zahn will be playing Coach Jake Hudson, who is billed as “the charismatic head coach of a flagging college football program....

With the casting ofKyle Chandleras the Green Lantern Hal Jordanfor DC Studios and HBO’supcomingLanternsseries, we couldn’t be more excited about what is in store for the soon-to-be rebooted DC Universe franchise. Chandler is an inspired casting call, to be sure, andthe way the series has previously been describedbyJames Gunn— as “an original detective story that is a foundational part of the unified DCU” — only leaves us anxious for more. But there’s one thing that DC has to do to get Hal Jordan right this time around, something that theRyan Reynolds-ledGreen Lanternwas unable to convey: it has to remember that Hal is a man of pure conviction....

There are a few elements that make the Sonic the Hedgehog movies stand out. Chief among them is the casting:Ben Schwartzdeserves all the flowers for his performance as Sonic, whileIdris ElbaandKeanu Reevesbring fan-favorite characters like Knuckles the Echinda and Shadow the Hedgehog to life. But the biggest draw has to beJim Carreyas Sonic’s nemesis, Dr. Ivo Robotnik. Carrey’s been a major part of all three Sonic the Hedgehog films, evencutting his planned retirement shortto star inSonic the Hedgehog 3....

The latest episode ofDC’s Legends of Tomorrowended withyet another visit from the peskiest bounty hunter in all of time and space— at least, if you’re on the Waverider, that is. We’re talking, of course, about Chronos, the man in the mask who has been pursuing Rip Hunter and co. since they first embarked on a mission to change the timeline in the pilot. Though Chronos has made frequent appearances, there is still so much we don’t know about the mysterious bounty hunter....

Magic: The GatheringandAvatar: The Last Airbenderare officially teaming up in one of the most unexpected pop-culture crossovers of the year. The upcomingMagic: The Gathering x Avatar: The Last Airbenderset launches July 11, 2025, bringing the beloved world of bending into the iconic trading card game. Players will be able to harness the powers of air, water, earth, and fire through brand-new mechanics, collectible card treatments, and special products designed for both casual and competitive play....