In 2021, Judge Judith Sheindlin, the razor-tongued court show star, decamped from the dying medium of daytime broadcast syndication and joined Amazon for a streaming-era experiment.Fewer people were watching traditional daytime television, including programs like Judge Judy.Was it because they were tired of the content?
In 2021, Judge Judith Sheindlin, the razor-tongued court show star, decamped from the dying medium of daytime broadcast syndication and joined Amazon for a streaming-era experiment.Fewer people were watching traditional daytime television, including programs like Judge Judy.Was it because they were tired of the content?
In its ninth and final season, 'Endeavour' fulfills its mission to 'Inspector Morse'
Endeavour a prequel to the Inspector Morse series ran for nearly a decade.Its ninth and final season is airing on PBS's MASTERPIECE Mystery!Above, Shaun Evans as Endeavour Morse Mammoth Screen and MASTERPIECE We're living in hard times for originality.These days, both studio execs and audiences appear to mistrust anything they don't already know.
'MaXXXine' First Look: Mia Goth Walks the City of Dreams in Ti West's 'X' Sequel
Goth reprises her "X" role in the final installment of Ti West's trilogy for A24.Maxine is ready for her close-up.Star Mia Goth reprises the role of ingenue adult film actress turned final girl Maxine for " MaXXXine," the final installment in Ti West's trilogy, which already includes "X" and "Pearl."
Luke Evans remembers Thor and Star Wars actor Ray Stevenson as loving giant'
Dracula Untold star Luke Evans has led tributes to the kind, loving and full of life actor Ray Stevenson.Northern Irish thespian Stevenson known for films including Thor and Punisher died on Sunday aged 58, though no further details were immediately made available.He starred as Porthos in the 2011 film The Three Musketeers alongside Evans, Matthew Macfadyen and Milla Jovovich and appeared in Divergent with Kate Winslet and Zoe Kravitz in 2014.
'Guardians 3' Proves James Gunn Understands Comics Better Than Marvel
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a James Gunn movie through and through.The ambitious Marvel Cinematic Universe film proudly features the silliness, wit, and open-hearted sentimentality that viewers have come to expect from Gunn's work.As a result, Vol. 3 has been held up by its supporters as proof that it is, indeed, possible for filmmakers to leave their own stamp on comic book movies - even those produced by industry titans like Marvel and DC.
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' sends off its heroes with a mawkish mixtape
L to R: Mantis (Pom Klementieff), Drax (Dave Bautista), Quill (Chris Pratt) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) go for a walk in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Marvel Studios What, in your mind, is the Marvel Cinematic Universe still missing?We're neck-deep into Phase 5 now, after all; we've had dozens of movies and streaming series and one-off specials.
'Ms. Marvel' star Iman Vellani is ready to officially join the MCU
From the butterflies in your stomach when you're crushing on someone to the anxiety you feel about life after high school every emotion can be heightened when you're a teen.
LEGO Star Lord Helmet-shaped pen stand comes right at the heels of the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie - Yanko Design
Launched just a week before the new Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3 drops, this adorably functional build from LEGO also doubles up as a stationery holder and pen stand for your desk.The iconic headgear sits on a platform with a label underneath, measuring 7 inches in height and comprising 602 pieces.
Review | 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3': Trilogy ends with whimper, not bang
StarOutline StarOutline (2 stars) There's a world of contradiction wrapped up in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3." On the one hand, like almost anything to come out of Marvel these days, it's long and loud - both qualities due as much to the noisy, protracted battle sequences as to the (over)use of retro needle drops that accompany them, courtesy of superhero Peter Quill's signature playlists, which here include the Beastie Boys' rap-rock anthem " No Sleep Till Brooklyn " - its opening guitar chords cued up on Peter's music player as he and the Guardians stride forward in slow motion to engage the enemy du jour.
Review | 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' goes big - and boring
Paul Rudd, left, and Jonathan Majors in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."(Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios) StarOutline StarOutline (1.5 stars) "It's never over."Those prophetic words are spoken by Kang the Conqueror in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," but they apply just as easily to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the pop culture behemoth that has self-iterated into infinity, wiping out what used to be called "movies" and co-opting an entire medium for generations to come.
'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Review: These Intergalactic Weirdos Are the Real Heart of the MCU
James Gunn closes out his Marvel run with a big, weird, messy, and genuinely emotional love letter to his wacky band of unlikely heroes.Over the course of 23 films, three "phases," and one overall "saga," the Marvel Cinematic Universe spent its first decade leading up to a story basically engineered for maximum emotional response: "the Snap" (or, in in-universe parlance, "the Blip"), in which half of the universe's living beings were disappeared by the nefarious Thanos for five years.
Jonathan Majors' Alleged Victim Granted Restraining Order Ahead of Court Appearance
Majors is set to appear in court to contest the charges of assault, harassment, and strangulation against him on May 9.As Jonathan Majors prepares to appear in court next month to contest the assault charges that followed his March arrest, his alleged victim has been granted a full order of protection against the actor by a New York judge.
5 Years Ago, Marvel Dropped Its Best Movie About Masculinity, Ever
On Febuary 16, 2018, rocked the Marvel Cinematic Universe and dominated the box office.A refreshing take in a crowded genre, Black Panther was a movie about tradition and science, a fantastic adventure located at the intersection of the past and the future.It showcased an Afro-futurist society steeped in history and imagination, centered on the classic tale of a king reclaiming his throne from an evil usurper.
Oscar Predictions 2023: Who Will Win This Year | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
But what Oscarologists really want to know is who will win the gold.Here are my picks in the eight top awards as well as runners-up.BEST PICTURE "Everything Everywhere All at Once" This loop-de-loop film is filled with surprises.Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert-collectively known as the Daniels-"EEAAO" is a hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman ( Michelle Yeoh) who can't seem to finish her taxes.
Oscar nominations: 'Everything Everywhere' scores 11, no women for best director
Nominations for this year's Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning.The film Everything Everywhere All at Once racked up nods in almost every category, including Best Picture.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Nominations for this year's Academy Awards were announced this morning.The film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" racked up nods in almost every category, including best picture.
WASHINGTON Is Rihanna finally back?Apple Music, the official partner for the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show, hinted at Rihanna's musical return on Friday with its latest teaser.The 30-second clip opens with soundbites about Rihanna's extended hiatus from music as the Barbadian Grammy winner struts down a lit runway.
'Wakanda Forever' Doesn't Shy Away Chadwick Boseman's Death. That's Why It's Great For Kids
A lot rests on each movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has more pressure on it than most.The movie, which hit theaters on November 10, 2022, needed to move the larger story of the MCU forward, as all films do, introduce new heroes like Riri Williams, set up a major villain in Namor, bring audiences back to Wakanda, and be a worthy follow-up to Black Panther - a critically and commercially lauded film that was a breakthrough in representation and earned a Best Picture nomination.
Rihanna returning with new music; 1st solo song in 6 years
WASHINGTON Rihanna is lending her voice to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The singer teased a snippet of her upcoming single "Lift Me Up" on Wednesday for the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" soundtrack.The single will be released on Friday and is Rihanna's first solo song in 6 years.
7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, Feb. 17-19
There's a ton of fun stuff to see and do this weekend, from a colorful dance honoring Burt Bacharach to San Jose Jazz's heartfelt nod to Ukraine to a new "Ant-Man" movie; so let's get to it, shall we?As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines.
Tony Stark, er, Robert Downey Jr. joins board of Boston digital security firm
Celebs He'll be at the board meetings, so keep an eye out for him in the Seaport.Despite mounting evidence that there's no such thing as death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's looking pretty unlikely that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the big screen as the late Tony Stark, a.k.a.Iron Man, anytime soon.
Watch: Jonathan Majors on his meteoric rise through Hollywood
Actor Jonathan Majors has arrived.He's in not one, but three movies released this year so far.He plays Kang in Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the new villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.He stars as Damian Anderson opposite of Michael B. Jordan in the third installment in the Creed franchise, and portrays the awkward bodybuilder named Killian Maddox in Magazine Dreams a drama that premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and received rave reviews.
Wakanda Forever' Forges International Alliances on a Somber Soundtrack
The Black Panther films shoulder far more responsibilities than the many other products of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.They're expected not only to deliver action, thrills and special effects, but to remediate an entire genre's longstanding stereotypes and to provide honorable representation for previously marginalized cultures.
Wakanda Forever' Forges International Alliances on a Somber Soundtrack
The Black Panther films shoulder far more responsibilities than the many other products of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.They're expected not only to deliver action, thrills and special effects, but to remediate an entire genre's longstanding stereotypes and to provide honorable representation for previously marginalized cultures.
Original 'Karate Kid' Ralph Macchio Felt "Abandoned" By Controversial Sequel
Ralph Macchio just turned 61.Let that sink in: 61.And here he is, looking great and riding the wave that is Netflix's , the blockbuster Netflix series that centers on Daniel LaRusso, the character he originated in 1984's and played again in, and The Karate Kid Part III.On Cobra Kai, which recently concluded its fifth season, Daniel is married with two kids, and trying to pass the wisdom - and karate moves - moves he learned from the late Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to the next generation.
Cinema advertising hopes to get close to pre-pandemic ad revenue totals with new tools, services
Screenvision can count its lucky stars that the latest entrant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness - scored $185 million over the weekend in North American box office receipts.
We Finally Know Why Captain Marvel Was Barely in 'Endgame'
It's hard to remember now, in the post- Endgame world, but Captain Marvel came out less than three months ago.It was good!There's '90s nostalgia galore and Brie Larson has an Oscar for a reason.
'Christmas Story' Star Peter Billingsley Says You "Can't Mess" With The Original Movie
Fans of holiday movies and television specials speak of A Christmas Story in the same sentence as It's a Wonderful Life, Frosty the Snowman, Scrooged, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, A Muppet Christmas Carol, Eight Crazy Nights, A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Black Christmas, The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street, etc. Yet, its status as a perennial favorite is as unlikely a success story as one can imagine.
These Are the 19 Best Marvel And Avengers Jokes for Kids
Despite tragic and epic events, the thing most adults remember from any given Marvel movie is the Avengers joking around.Who can forget Tony Stark nicknaming Thor "Point Break" in the first Avengers, in 2012?Or how about Spider-Man's constant jokes about "old" movies like Aliens and The Empire Strikes Back?
In the Land of Too Much Television, This Nerd Is Queen
(Russo and Youngs are planning a new show about The X-Files.) Since September, when The Rings of Power premiered, two weeks after the premiere of House of the Dragon, Rubin's weeks have been divided roughly in half.Many new shows now launch with their own official podcasts.Fan-led recaps of new series (House of the Dragon is the subject of dozens, in addition to an official podcast from HBO) and old ones (The West Wing, The Office, Gilmore Girls) are part book club, part ESPN postgame show, attracting listeners who want to relive or extend the pleasure of being absorbed by a beloved story.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio' | amNewYork
Here's a collection curated by The Associated Press' entertainment journalists of what's arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
Actor Chris Hemsworth Issued a Five-Round, 50-Rep Full-Body Workout Challenge
Ever since he entered the public eye as an actor, Chris Hemsworth has usually made it a point to keep up with his strength training and overall fitness.
From Markham, Ont., to the MCU: this Canadian actor is Marvel's 1st Muslim superhero | CBC News
Actor Iman Vellani has always been an avid fan of the Avengers and comics so making the move from Markham, Ont., to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to portray its first Muslim superhero is an achievement she finds almost indescribable.
The actress started as an indie darling and never expected to become a Marvel linchpin as Wanda Maximoff.But she's now so invested in the role, she's open to a solo film.
The actress started as an indie darling and never expected to become a Marvel linchpin as Wanda Maximoff.But she's now so invested in the role, she's open to a solo film.