Rick Riodan Defends Disney’s Percy Jackson Series’ Diverse Casting Choices
Summary Percy Jackson and the Olympians is set to debut on Disney+ in December, offering a more faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan's novels. The casting choices for the series have faced online criticism, particularly Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. Riordan…
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The Latest In The Horror Anthology Series Goes Back To The ’80s, Hits Shudder On October 6
The latest installment in the “V/H/S” horror anthology series premieres at Fantastic Fest tomorrow before it streams exclusively on Shudder next month. And to drum up hype for the “V/H/S/85,” here’s an all-new trailer for the movie, which features shorts from the likes of…
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Sofía Vergara Plays the Godmother Of The Miami Drug Cartel In January-Set Netflix Series
It sucks when it always has to frame Latinx and Hispanic people as drug lords—and it’s often the only kind of representation they get in film and television—but the flip side is that it’s nice to see something like “Narcos”…
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Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary Special Drops First-Look Images with TARDIS Facing Turbulent Times Ahead
Summary Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special episodes promise a thrilling and mysterious return of David Tennant as the Time Lord, leaving fans worldwide excited and curious about the enigmatic reappearance. Tennant's resurrection brings back cherished memories and narratives, tugging at the…
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‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Walks The Walk & Talks The Talk, But Lacks A Keanu-Like Presence
“The Continental,” subtitled somewhere in the marketing as, “From the World of John Wick,” is indeed what it advertises: a series that spins off from the kinetic assassins action-thriller franchise starring Keanu Reeves and now on its fourth installment, possibly…
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Steven DeKnight Calls Out “Old Disney Scam” To Avoid Contract Payments For “Daredevil: Born Again” Reboot
There is a lot of confusion surrounding Marvel Studios’ upcoming series, “Daredevil: Born Again.” Is it a continuation of the Netflix series? If not, why have the same actors in the roles? Marvel has been a bit vague on the…
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Apple’s Spy Series With Gary Oldman Returns For Season 3 On December 1
You’ll remember Apple TV+ was so gung-ho on its spy series, “Slow Horses” starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman, they greenlit it for two seasons and shot them back-to-back and then released them both within the same year (April and…
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Clive Owen Charms as the Quintessential Sleuth in Monsieur Spade Teaser
Clive Owen emerges as the epitome of a suave and intelligent detective in Monsieur Spade. AMC has heralded the arrival of the neo-noir crime drama that promises to be the cynosure of all eyes, unveiling a tantalizing teaser that gives…
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Disney+ Attempts To Adapt The Popular YA Supernatural Series In December
While spawning a sequel, the original ‘Percy Jackson’ film, released in 2010, wasn’t the massive hit people were expecting. Aiming to be another ‘Harry Potter,’ the original film just didn’t strike a chord with critics or fans, despite being based…
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One Piece Live-Action Team Say Season 2 Scripts Are Written, With Hopes of Premiering A Year After SAG Strike Ends
Summary Netflix's adaptation of One Piece is gearing up for an exciting second season, with scripts already prepared and waiting for production to resume after the ongoing strike. Despite uncertainties, there is hope that the new season could potentially premiere…
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Prime Video Delays Release Of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ With Donald Glover & Maya Erskine To Early 2024
With both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes still ongoing, more and more titles set for release this Fall now have 2024 bows. The latest project pushed back? THR reports that Prime Video‘s “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” with Donald Glover and Maya Erskine now premieres early next year instead of…
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Peacock’s True Crime Series With The Master Of Horror Premieres On October 13
John Carpenter remains one of horror’s most revered filmmakers despite not making a film since 2010’s “The Ward” (or a good movie since arguably 1994’s “In The Mouth Of Madness.” But his name still carries weight, and so it dons Peacock‘s “John…
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