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“My Struggle,” the inaugural episode ofThe X-Filesreboot (or, Season 10, if you’re counting), sees Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) reuniting years after their marriage and parenting of a son, William. The case that brings them back is that of an alien abductee, played byAnnett Mahendru, one of the myriad revelatory performers that broke out in FX’sThe Americans, which was brought to their attention by Tad O’Malley (Joel McHale), an online video personality with a love for gun rights and alien conspiracy theories....

The Big Bang Theoryis a show about a group of scientists “and their friend Howard” (Simon Helberg) and their misadventures navigating the world at large. There are many standout performances in the show, but one, in particular, is Bernadette (Melissa Rauch). She could easily have been a shrinking violet or just been another girlfriend TV trope — but she isn’t. She is a vibrant, layered, and well-utilized character. As funny as she is sharp, Bernadette delivers both laughs and friendship onTheBig Bang Theory....

Nobody does big movie action likeMichael Bay. I had the rare opportunity to watch the Master of the Spectacular at work on the set ofTransformers: Age of Extinctiona couple of years ago–there’s nothing quite like that experience–but now I’m thrilled to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at Bay in action directing a sequence fromTransformers: The Last Knight. This clip shows off the nuts and bolts and extreme pyrotechnic display of the film’s Packard Plant sequence....

Netflix released the first official trailer forUntold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist, a documentary series which unpacks the truth behind American football starManti Te’o’s notorious Girlfriend Hoax. Untoldis a Netflix original sports documentary series that first released its five episodes last year. Episode 1,Untold: Breaking Point,focuses on tennis proMardy Fish; Episode 2,Untold: Crimes & Penalties, focuses on former hockey franchise ownerJames Galanteand hisson A. J. Galante; Episode 3,Untold: Malice at the Palace, explores what is known as one of the most infamous brawls in the history of NBA which happened during a 2004 game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons; Episode 4,Untold: Deal with the Devil, centers around American female boxerChristy Martin; finally, Episode 5,Untold: Caitlyn Jenner, as the name obviously suggests, is about former professional athleteCaitlyn Jenner....

A new trailer forThe Fifth ElementfilmmakerLuc Besson’s sci-fi epicValerian and the City of a Thousand Planetshas been released online. Based on the long-running French comicValérian and Laureline, which was first published in 1967, the film starsCara DelevingneandDane DeHaanas special operatives for the government of the human territories charged with maintaining order throughout the universe. The two are tasked with a mission in the intergalactic city of Alpha, which finds them in direct conflict with unforeseen forces that put them in grave danger....

20th Century Fox has had a string of successful, solid superhero movies, but the studio has a bit of a lag coming up in its schedule. WhileThe Wolverine,X-Men: Days of Future Past, and especiallyDeadpoolwere all big hits, after next month’sX-Men: Apocalypse, the studio doesn’t have anything officially on the books just yet. TheGambitspinoffwas supposed to already be filming at this point, but that film hit yet another snag yesterday asit’s been delayed until the end of this year, which could be a sign that the movie may not ever really happen....

As a genre, the coming-of-age film can be a malleable one. This is true both in how each generation will encounter its own challenges and also face down difficulties that transcend time. There are works that lookat the way anger can become part of our realities from a young ageand others thatexplore how society’s repression can maintain their hold over our futures. There are aspects of each of these elements that are woven through writer-directorJamie Dack’s debut featurePalm Trees and Power Lines....

Good news, squirrel friends!RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Starsis back.After an iconic “All Winners” season,Drag Racefans are itching to see old favorites fight for the crown. Or, rather, crowns? That’s right! Another season, and another twist. Right before elimination is Episode 1,RuPaulexplained that this season has a secret competition, “Queen of the Fame Games.” This twist puts power in the hands ofits notably toxic fanbase, a move that could prove interesting as the season progresses....

If you love Westerns, detective fiction, or other noir-style mystery tales, thenDark Windsmay be your best bet. Set on the Navajo Nation circa the 1970s, the series follows Lt. Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon), Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Sgt. Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) as they protect their lands and solve some of the most heinous crimes across Navajoland. Based on the originalLeaphorn & Cheebooks byTony Hillerman, the series is now heading into its third season on AMC and AMC+, and we couldn’t be more excited....

While animated movie series can often fall prey to franchise bloat,Kung Fu Pandahas remained consistently solid, despite running since 2008 and now featuring four movies, and far more television specials, short films, and television series than you’re probably aware of. In a world full of possibilities, vibrant characters, and a sense of humor that rarely relies on pop culture or current trend jokes like most animated films, theKung Fu Pandamovies are always reliable fun....

Showtime is shipping off its buzzy limited seriesRipleyto Netflix in a sudden deal between the two outfits according toDeadline. StarringAndrew Scottin the lead role of Tom Ripley, the show is based onPatricia Highsmith’s beloved series of novels based on the character and is being adapted byThe Night Of’sSteve Zaillian. The deal has yet to be finalized, though sources say the move materialized rather quickly over the past few days after Netflix engaged Showtime about taking on the show....

Dozens ofStephen Kingnovels and short stories have been adapted for the screen over the years, but the one that seems to defy adaptation is 1979’sThe Long Walk. That looks to finally change this year, asI Am Legend’sFrancis Lawrencehas directed a film version of the dystopian thriller, which is now in post-production. Collider’sMaggie Lovittrecently spoke with Lawrence in support of the upcoming4K UHD releaseof his belovedKeanu Reeves-led filmConstantine. The Long Walkdoesn’t have a release date yet, but it sounds like it won’t be long before the long-awaited film makes it to the big screen....

As everyThe Umbrella Academyfan knows by now, the time is coming tosay goodbye to the Hargreeves siblingsas the premiere date for the final season fast approaches. In order to celebrate the series' legacy, the streaming platform decided to release a heartfelt video thattakes us back to several key momentsin the production, including table reads, interviews and some of the main cast members' final days on set. Season 4 is set to premiere this Thursday, August 8....