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Netflix is diving into the medical world. Today, the streamer announced that its first medical procedural, entitledPulse, has received a series order. Additionally, Netflix revealed thatthe series will starJustina Machadoin a key role.Pulseis meant to be aGrey’s Anatomy-esque answer to ABC’s hit series, which is currently available on the platform. Per Netflix,Pulsetakes place at a Level 1 Trauma Center inMiami, the busiest one in the bustling Florida city. It will center around the trauma center’s crew, primarily Dani Simms,an ER doctorwho gains a surprise promotion to chief resident while in the midst ofa messy romantic relationship....

I was looking forward to every single interview I was lucky enough to do at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, but this one right here is extra special becauseAnimalswound up being one of my favorite films of the entire event. It starsHolliday GraingerandAlia Shawkatas Laura and Tyler, respectively. They’re best friends sharing an apartment in Dublin, partying as often as possible without a care in the world. But, when Laura winds up falling for someone, Tyler grows increasingly concerned that the relationship could wind up ruining their unbreakable bond and non-conformist ideals....

WithAlien: Covenantnow playing around the world, I recently sat down withRidley ScottandMichael Fassbenderfor an exclusive video interview. They talked about how the pulled off the great one-shot between David and Walter (the two androids Fassbender plays in the film), how Scott always likes to be under budget and on time, if they had a lot of deleted scenes, and what test screenings can reveal about the film. As most of you know,Alien: Covenantis the sequel toPrometheusand it takes place before the firstAlienmovie....

The CBS drama seriesAmerican Gothiccenters on the prominent Hawthorne family, reeling in the wake of the chilling discovery that someone in their midst is linked to an infamous string of murders. As shocking secrets from the past and present are revealed, their mounting suspicion and paranoia that one of them is a killer threatens to tear the family apart. The series starsVirginia Madsen,Antony Starr,Juliet Rylance,Justin ChatwinandMegan Ketch. During this exclusive phone interview with Collider, actor Antony Starr (who plays Garrett Hawthorne, the eldest son that returns home after being away from the family for years) talked about why he was attracted to this series, having fun with the mystery element, just how complex his character is, that this is a family full of secrets, and why even his character could be a suspect....

I loveAmphibia. It was one of theBest New Animated Series of 2019, and I had a blasttouring its magical worldandgetting to chat with its creatorMatt Braly(Gravity Falls) about it. With Season 2 debuting tomorrow and Season 3 already ordered, we’ll all get to spend a lot more time with the show’s friends, frogs, and family members for plenty more episodes to come. And I’m happy to say this new season is shaping up to be even better than the first....

InBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman (Ben Affleck) readily acknowledges that he’s a criminal, and as we see from his actions in the movies, he’s also one that doesn’t have a problem with killing people. The “no killing” rule was supposed to be one of Batman’s cardinal tenets that was right up there with not using guns, but it looks like Zack Snyder’s Dark Knight doesn’t have the inclination for such morality....

Steven Universeis undoubtedlyCartoon Network’s most musical series. While other shows of its kind certainly featured music and songs, theRebecca Sugarseries used its songs in the traditionally musical sense of communicating the characters’ emotions and progressing the story. The songs themselves are as integral to the show’s identity as the animation, characters and the dialogue itself. Here are fifteen of the greatestSteven Universesongs and how they contributed to the show’s overall themes....

20th Century Fox has released a batch of new images fromBohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biopic that chronicles the rock legends' rise all the way up to their iconic performance at Live Aid 1985. The lead-up to the film’s debut has so far hit more rocks than it has rolls—thefirst trailerseemed to take a very soft look at a hard life, and disgraced directorBryan Singerstill has his nameattached to the project—but these new images do prove one thing once and for all:Rami Maleksure can do some interesting things with his body....

After a surprise announcement at the end ofThe MandalorianSeason Two and a long wait,Star Warsfans are finally getting a peek into the pages ofThe Book of Boba Fett. In an exclusive interview withExpress.co.uk, starTemuera Morrisonrevealed some details about the show, saying what he could around Lucasfilm’s iron grip over spoilers. The surprise return quickly made Morrison a fan favorite, particularly after taking the throne in the palace of Jabba the Hutt, eliminating the villainous Bib Fortuna and revealing that he would be receiving a series of his own....

Spike Lee, over his decades of filmmaking, has worked with a wide array of our most talented actors. But like many directors he’s definitely developed ongoing relationships with certain people, who he has cast in multiple projects. One of those actors isGiancarlo Esposito, who first worked with Lee in 1988’sSchool Daze, followed by the iconic role of Buggin Out in 1989’sDo the Right Thing. And, if schedules had worked out, Esposito would have also starred in Lee’s most recent filmDa 5 Bloods, alongside an equally amazing cast....

Netflix has released the firstDear White PeopleSeason 2 trailer, offering a first look at the new season ofJustin Simien’s critically acclaimed Netflix series. The show itself is based on Simien’s 2014 film of the same name and takes place at a predominantly white Ivy League university, chronicling the racial tensions that bubble just under the surface. The series sends up “post-racial America” in hilarious, biting fashion, hitting upon hard truths while also serving as terrific entertainment in and of itself....

In This Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between! In very exciting news for anime fans,Dragon Ball Superhas been teasing a powerful transformation for Goku, the good-natured, fighting-obsessed Saiyan who’s been leading the franchise for 30 years....

As one might expect, the Best Achievement in Visual Effects category is dominated by films with sweeping visuals and grand-scale fight sequences, but then there’s the VFX team behindAlex Garland’sEx Machinawho put the focus on the minutiae, specifically the details necessary to seamlessly meldAlicia Vikander’s physical performance with her character’s robotic body parts. And, as you can probably deduce from the Academy Award nomination, VFX SupervisorAndrew Whitehurstand his team did a brilliant job....