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The monstrous success ofSam Raimi’sSpider-Manin 2002 helped usher in the superhero era. StarringTobey Maguireas Peter Parker andKirsten Dunstas Mary Jane Watson, the Spider-Man trilogy became a love story as much as it was an action franchise. We quickly got a reboot in 2012 withMarc Webb’sThe Amazing Spider-Man, and nowAndrew Garfieldas the webslinger, but this time, Mary Jane was nowhere to be found. Now, it wasEmma Stoneas Gwen Stacy who was the focus....

President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose a 25% tariff on all iPhones not made in the United States has reignited debates about globalization, manufacturing, and the true cost of protectionist policy. Announced via his Truth Social platform, Trump’s message was direct: if Apple continues to manufacture iPhones outside of the U.S.—specifically in countries like China and India—the company should prepare to pay steep import penalties. He singled out Apple CEO Tim Cook, urging the tech giant to “build in the U....

This year’s Comic-Con schedule has been a bit, well, underwhelming thus far, but Warner Bros. is looking to liven things up on Saturday. WB always gives Marvel Studios a run for its money with big, splashy panels in the massive Hall H, and this year will be no different. The studio has details on what, exactly, we can expect at the panel, and it’s pretty neat, if unsurprising. Justice Leaguewill, obviously, get a big rollout during Warner Bros....

Goodbyes are never easy. After nearly a decade of filming and a series run of eight seasons,Game of Thronesis taking its final bow on Sunday night. Shooting on Season 8 of the HBO drama concluded last summer, but when Collider spoke to many of the cast this past April, the memories of saying goodbye were still fresh. While we don’t know which scene the actors filmed last (their character’s final moment, a pickup shot or a something earlier on in the season), they did share with Collider memories of their last day, when they were given a series wrap....

On one hand, it’s hard to believe thatZack Snyder’sWatchmencame out ten years ago. But on the other, you look at the transformation of superhero cinema over the last decade, and the distance feels pretty clear. After all, in the time since, Marvel’s cinematic universe of superheroes has become the highest-grossing franchise of all time, Snyder launched and directed three films in Warner Bros. DC film universe, and HBO is about to launch their new take on the material withDamon Lindelof’sWatchmenseries....

ThetrailerforWavesfeatures voiceover from early on in the film when a pastor incorporates 1 Corinthians 13 in his sermon; “Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is not rude. It doesn’t boast. Love also forgets wrong.” It can be very difficult to forgive but when all we have is now, why close the door to the freedom and growth that forgiveness can unlock? The depths writer-directorTrey Edward Shultsachieves while exploring that concept in two hours and 15 minutes is eye-opening and downright astounding....

FX Productions has officially revealed the date forShōgun, a television series based on the bestselling novel byJames Clavell. The adaption was created for the studio byRachel Kondoand series executive producer and showrunnerJustin Marks.ShōGunwill run as a limited series with 10 episodes in total. Based on Clavell’s 1975 novel, the series takes place in the year 1600 in Japan. It follows the character Lord Yoshii Toranaga who gets betrayed by his Council of Regents as they unite against him....

[Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers for Season 2 of The Old Man.] In Season 2 of the FX seriesThe Old Man, former CIA agent Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper (John Lithgow) had to face their past and work together, to survive in the present. As stakes got higher and shocking secrets were uncovered, protecting family and loved ones seems impossible, putting the two men in peril and forcing Zoe McDonald (Amy Brenneman) and Emily Chase (Alia Shawkat) to figure out how to best position themselves....

The iconicLisa Vanderpumpis back with a brand newaddictive reality series, this time set in her luxury French villa. Following on from the success ofVanderpump Rules,Vanderpump Dogs,Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump, and more, the 63-year-old is set to once again grace our screens with moretantalizing tantrums and devilish drama, this time following the lives of the many staff members working at her villa. With fireworks expected and with the recent release of atrailer guaranteeing plenty of drama, here is a look at the cast waiting to serve onVanderpump Villa....

Now that summer is in full swing, there’s no shortage of new and exciting movies coming to theaters each week. The top three contenders at the box office are currentlyInside Out 2, followed byBad Boys: Ride or Die, andThe Bikeriders. This week might see a shift in numbers, asInside Out 2has been sitting at the top of the charts for the past two weeks. Could this week bring a passing of the torch?...

Bits aboutOutlanderSeason 8, the show’s final season, have begun to trickle in. According to Outlander’s Executive ProducerMaril Davis,production is set to resumeas soon as one minor issue resolves itself. Filming in Scotland has a lot of perks for the show, including beautiful sceneries that lend authenticity to it, but it’s not all flowers and sunshine. And in this case, production could use some sunshine. The officialOutlanderInstagram account shared two images, one featuringOutlanderstarCatriona Balfeand Davis, while the other has Balfe’s costarSam Heughan....

When it comes to television, sci-fi is a real crowd-pleasing genre. With creative concepts, imaginative worlds, and vibrant characters set within these environments, sci-fi TV shows rarely fail to be absolutely fascinating, with a few of them even beingcounted among the highest-rated shows on IMDb. One of the most important episodes in any show is its pilot, and there have been plenty of sci-fi shows with first episodes that immediately charmed and hooked audiences around the world....

There are rare occasions where a TV character is so iconic they transcend the performer playing them. When Al Swearengen delivered his first surly lines behind the bar ofDeadwood, I couldn’t imagine anyone other thanIan McShanestrapping on the suspenders, which makes it even more surprising that he wasn’t the first choice for the part. It’s a long road to getting a TV show on the air, and along the path from script to screen, many ideas are tossed out for a production, especially regarding casting....