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ThePlanet of the Apesfranchise, at its core, has always been about the folly of mankind. After all, that same folly is what led to nuclear war and a group of hyper-evolved apes becoming the dominant species on the planet. And for the most part, the reboot trilogy that launched in 2011 continues that exploration, as the humans within the films commit acts that lead to their own self-destruction. But the trilogy also brings up a new recurring element: the connection between fathers and sons, and how the burden of fatherhood changes a man - and even an ape....

Season 2 ofDeal or No Deal Islandconcluded withAustralian SurvivorwinnerDavid Genatclaiming the victory and the largest cash prize inreality TVhistory, $5.8 million. David played alongsideSurvivor’sinfamous “Black Widow,”Parvati Shallow, throughout the game show-turned-reality-competition series, who also made a deep run into the season after securing elimination immunity for an impressive nine episodes straight. David and Parvati arefar from the onlySurvivoralums to perform exceedingly well on other reality competition shows. Survivorlegend“Boston” Rob Marianoplayed on Season 1 ofDeal or No Deal Islandand made it to the final four – much further than someone of his reputation should’ve gone....

As a director,Jon M. Chuis no stranger to spectacle, and a good number of his movies have always featured a lot of powerful musical and dance elements. From twoStep Upmovies to live concert films such asJustin Bieber’s Never Say Neverto the big-screen adaptation ofLin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning Broadway playIn the Heights, there’s no doubt he’s the perfect person to helm yet another movie musical:Wicked. Chu was announced as the new director on the project back in February, and when Collider caught up with him to talk aboutIn the Heights' upcoming release, we couldn’t resist asking him about how things are proceeding on the big-screenWickedadaptation....

The first three episodes ofAndorwill be available to stream tonight on Disney+, and soundtrack information for the series has finally been revealed. In addition to premiering the soundtrack for the first three episodes ofAndorSeason 2, Lucasfilm has also announced that the remaining parts of the soundtrack will bereleased in line with each pod of episodes. This means the soundtrack for Episodes 4-6 will debut next Tuesday, on April 29, with Episodes 7-9 coming on May 6, ahead of the soundtrack for the final three episodes of Season 2 premiering on May 13....

“No one outruns their past,” a wise man once said. But Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel)alsosaid it inF9, a movie where the guy who sang “Pimpin’ All Over the World” went to space andJohn Cenaziplined over Edinburgh. As theFast & Furiousfranchise has grown through 10 films, a spinoff, an animated series, a terrible theme park ride, and more, this group has grown from street racers stealing DVD players to freelancing for secretive government agencies....

John Krasinskiis set to search for theFountain of YouthinGuy Ritchie’s new action movie this weekend, but there’s one role from his past that he’ll never escape. Most people’s first introduction to Krasinski came in the form of Jim Halpert, the mild-mannered paper salesman at Dunder Mifflin from NBC’sThe Office. The series went off the air in 2013, but it’s still watched regularly to this day and widely regarded as one of the best sitcoms of all time....

After over two years, the second season ofThe Recruitfinally landed on Netflix on Thursday, January 30. The season found CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo) embroiled in another adventure that took him to Korea and exposed him to danger several times.The second seasonfinale ended on a good note as Hendricks completed his mission but did not close the door for more stories. In fact, series creatorAlexi Hawleyhas several ideas for Season 3....

James Cameron’sAliensis often celebrated as one of the greatest movie sequels of all time, building and even improving on so much of its brilliant predecessor,Ridley Scott’sAlien. However, one of the most fascinating details inAliensis one that most viewers won’t have noticed on a first, or even second and third, viewing. When Ripley (Sigourney Weaver)returns home, she is questioned by representatives of Weyland-Yutani, the evil corporation that plotted to send the Nostromo crew to retrieve the Alien sample without telling them....

Tomorrow sees the launch ofCitadel: Diana, the first spin-off series to followCitadel. The exciting new series is set in Milan in the year 2030, eight years after the collapse of Citadel at the hands of its arch-nemesis Manticore, and stars the superbMatilda De Angelisas Diana Cavalieri. Our exclusive sneak peek, a flashback (you can tell by Diana’s hair), sees Diana getting her first introduction to the training and subterfuge that she will need to become an expert in if she hopes to survive behind enemy lines....

The first trailer forHousekeeping for Beginnershas been released, giving audiences their first look at the upcoming drama about a young woman dealing with parenthood when she least expected it. Dita (Anamaria Marinca) never had any interest in raising children, but when she starts dating a woman who already is a mother, she has no option but to adapt to her new lifestyle. The drama directed byGoran Stolevskiwill take its protagonist through a complicated emotional journey, with her having to face responsibilities she wasn’t prepared for while trying to build a new life with her partner....

For a certain sect of animation fans,Dan Harmonfans, and general miscreants with a taste for pitch-black comedy, the delay inRick and MortySeason 3’s release has caused quite a bit of an uproar. The reasons for this are maddening to say the least, as the amount of people who seem to believe Harmon and co-creatorJustin Roilandowe them quick turnaround and a full season of perfect episodes that don’t stir any of their myriad hang-ups is frankly stunning....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 5. Last week’sORTBO (Outdoor Retreat and Team-Building Occurrence)at"Woe’s Hollow"inSeverancechanged the dynamic of Macrodata Refinement forever, asIrving B. (John Turturro) was terminated from Lumon, leaving his innie dead, for all intents and purpose, to his now former coworkers. The show’s latest episode, “Trojan’s Horse,” not only marks the halfway point of Season 2 but also confirmsa turning point for the three remaining members of MDR....

Just a matter of weeks ago, the epic fourth season ofStranger Thingsintroduced global audiences toJoseph Quinn, making him a literal overnight sensation. For two weeks after the season premiere, he held the #1 spot on IMDb’s STARmeter and now sits at #3, only after being dethroned by his costarsJamie Campbell BowerandMillie Bobby Brown. Despite his sudden rise to international recognition, Quinn has been an established actor in England for years....