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There’s a moment in John Milius’ Conan the Barbarian that always gets to me. It’s that scene right before the final battle when Conan prays to his Cimmerian god and states that no one will remember who he and his companion were – the only thing that matters is that, in that moment, two stood against many. From the battle of Thermopylae to Black Hawk Down, the idea of a small group standing their ground against an overwhelming force is one of the most compelling setups in all of fiction, and this also applies to the horror genre.

Many of our favorite scary stories borrow from this same mythological source, which is why there are countless horror movies about small groups of survivors attempting to defend an isolated location from evil invaders. And in honor of what we’ve now come to know as “Siege Films,” we’ve decided...

The Captain Pike Trekkies see on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is a very different Captain Pike they saw in the original 1966 "Star Trek" pilot "The Cage." The latter Pike was played by Jeffrey Hunter as an angry, passionate figure, quick to lose his temper, and only able to solve problems through sheer force of enraged will. The Pike as seen in the 2009 "Star Trek" movie was played by Bruce Greenwood had a scene so "hideously uncomfortable" that we're shocked he agreed to return for the sequel. The newer Pike, as played by Anson Mount, is a lighthearted, gregarious figure, eager to engage in jocular diplomacy and greet any and all members of his staff into his quarters for breakfast. The Hunter Pike seems like he would be an intimidating boss. The Mount Pike is the boss you always wish you'd get whenever you start a new job. 

Indeed, if...

Star Trek: Voyager was a replacement for Patrick Stewart’s canceled The Next Generation, but things differed between both sets when it came to one aspect. Star Trek: Tng would’ve never allowed any of its stars to feel inferior, thanks to Stewart’s interference. Voyager star Garrett Wang did not have a great time on the set of his series due to body-shaming comments from the crew.

Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim in Star Trek: Voyager | Credits: Paramount Television

Wang’s co-star Robert Duncan McNeill also confirmed that the showrunner allowed several lines in the show that took a not-so-subtle dig at their body weight. Wang even recalled that the comments forced him to hit the gym to avoid future mockery.

Star Trek: Voyager Star Garrett Wang Faced Body-Shaming Comments From Showrunner Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill in Star Trek: Voyager | Credits: Paramount Television

Mark A. Altman...

Gene Roddenberry is the man behind Star Trek. Without him, none of us would be here today. He created the foundation of what the franchise would be and helped everyone see the potential that his little science-fiction show had. Now, decades later, so many voices have contributed to his original idea. So many that fans have taken issue with some of the uniqueness these new voices bring to the table.

The usual retort to something fans don't like is "Gene wouldn't like that". And he may not. Yet, it's important to note that Gene hated most of Star Trek. He disliked The Wrath of Khan, he hated Patrick Stewart and the idea of Deep Space Nine was one that may have been a hard sell to him. After all, he believed Star Trek should adhere to strict rules.

Now, not all of his rules are bad. For instance, highlighting a...

Marvel Studios can move mountains. Okay, maybe not literally; but metaphorically, the studio can move any mountains it wants to. They are single-handedly responsible for producing the most successful box office franchise of all time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (which has grossed over $30 billion across its 34 movies), and it's still going strong.

Its current Multiverse Saga continues to surprise people, as the MCU is successfully able to use the concept to bring back classic actors to portray beloved roles and make some dream fan-castings a reality (John Krasinski as the Fantastic Four's Reed Richards), having them interact with some of the most popular and current characters within their own franchise.

It's like watching the past, present, and future collide all at once, and that's part of the Marvel magic that really proves the franchise can make the impossible happen. It reportedly tried to do it again another time...

In the upcoming episode of “American Dad!” titled “Touch the Sun: A Chimborazo Adventure,” the Smith family embarks on an unexpected journey that promises plenty of laughs and chaos. Scheduled to air at 10:00 Pm on Monday, November 18, 2024, on TBS, this episode takes the family’s adventurous spirit to new heights – quite literally.

The episode kicks off with Stan’s ambitious plan for the family to climb Mount Everest, a dream that quickly turns into a disaster. In his usual penny-pinching style, Stan decides to save some money by taking the family to a much cheaper mountain instead. This decision leads them to Chimborazo, a mountain that is far from the glamorous peak they envisioned. As the family navigates the challenges of their new adventure, viewers can expect the usual mix of humor and mishaps that “American Dad!” is known for.

With the family facing unexpected obstacles and Stan’s questionable choices leading the way,...

During the 1953 world premiere of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, at Paris’ Théâtre de Babylone, the curtain came down about 40 minutes into the first act as audience members whistled and hooted derisively. While the critics were accepting of the play, it presold few tickets for the American debut tour three years later in Washington and Philadelphia, prompting a move to Miami’s Coconut Grove Playhouse for a two-week run starring Bert Lahr and Tom Ewell. Promoted as “the laugh sensation of two continents,” it was greeted by vacationers with bafflement and described as a play where nothing happens. The reaction was so predictable that cabbies waited outside the theater for early exiters. Not surprisingly, the New York engagement was canceled.

“Nothing happens, that’s the thing. It’ll be interesting to see, when we put this up in front of an audience for the first time, how they respond.

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The Crystalline Entity first appeared in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Datalore", and it served as an overwhelming force of nature that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise didn't know how to deal with. It was massive in scale and required great deals of energy to stay alive, energy it acquired by eating entire planets of life. It would extend a beam down to a planet's surface and essentially suck up and obliterate anything alive below. The Entity was an indifferent force of faceless destruction, and many Trekkies have compared it to Moby-Dick in that regard. It's not evil, but merely unaware that its consumption habits have the capability of ending entire civilizations. 

In "Datalore," the Entity had been weaponized by Lore (Brent Spiner), the "evil twin" of the android Data (also Spiner). It seems that...

Almost a year and a half after season three of Star Trek: Picard aired its finale, "The Last Generation," there are some actors such as Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, and Todd Stashwick, and plenty of fans who are not ready to give up on the idea of continuing adventures with the legacy characters and the newer characters that made their debuts on Picard. LeVar Burton is one of those actors.

In an interview with TVLine [via Whatculture] the man behind Commodore Geordi Laforge is still onbard for the series that would follow Captain Seven of Nine [Jeri Ryan], her first officer Raffi Musiker [Michelle Hurd], and Admiral Jean-Luc Picard's [Patrick Stewart] son, Jack Crusher [Ed Speleers].

The sentiment, then and now, at least for us, the cast, and the audience, two years on, seem to be just as interested in the idea of Legacy as when Picard was just airing.LeVar Burton

By now, most...

For the most part, it's hard to have too many strong opinions about "Family Guy" on an episode-by-episode basis. Most of the show's humor comes in the form of cutaways or otherwise self-contained jokes, meaning that so many of its best and worst moments feel completely disconnected from the episode they're from. I for one really hate that joke where Quagmire rapes Marge from "The Simpsons," but it barely affects my feelings towards the episode it's part of ("Movin' Out (Brian's Song)"), mainly because it's so easy to forget that this was the episode where the series did that gag.

That said, some episodes of "Family Guy" have a plot so terrible that they really do stick in viewers' minds long after the credits roll, regardless of any funny cutaways they have to ease the blow. So, below are five of my least favorite "Family Guy" episodes in the series.

On Tuesday November 5 2024, TNT broadcasts American Dad!!

The Grocery Store Bank Season 19 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “American Dad!” titled “The Grocery Store Bank” promises to deliver the show’s signature blend of humor and absurdity. In this episode, Stan, Francine, and Roger find themselves caught up in a wild scheme. They come together to devise the perfect plan to rob a bank, but there’s a twist—the trio agrees never to actually go through with it.

As the story unfolds, viewers can expect the usual antics that come with the characters’ outrageous ideas. Stan, known for his over-the-top patriotism, will likely bring his usual intensity to the planning phase. Francine, with her quick wit, will add her own flair to the scheme, while Roger, the unpredictable alien, is sure to throw in some unexpected elements that could lead to hilarious situations.

The episode is set to explore themes of friendship,...

In the upcoming episode of “American Dad!” titled “I’ve Got a Friend in Me,” viewers can expect a wild and hilarious ride. This is Season 19, Episode 3, and it promises to deliver the quirky humor that fans have come to love. The episode is set to air on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11:00 Pm on TBS.

The plot kicks off with a freak accident that leaves Stan and Roger in a predicament that no one could have anticipated. Stuck together in the worst possible way, their chaotic dynamic is sure to lead to some laugh-out-loud moments. Stan’s serious demeanor and Roger’s unpredictable nature clash in a way that will keep everyone entertained. It’s a classic setup that highlights the show’s unique ability to blend absurdity with heart.

Meanwhile, Klaus finds himself facing a different kind of challenge. An impostor is causing trouble, and Klaus must navigate this tricky situation.

Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin (1997) may be controversial to superhero fans, but no one can deny that it has a lot of interesting behind-the-scenes stories that are sometimes too crazy to be true. Even though George Clooney’s Batman wasn’t the best, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Mr. Freeze remains iconic.

Credits: George Clooney and Chris O’Donnell in Batman & Robin / Warner Bros.

One of the most famous urban tales was that legendary actor Patrick Stewart was supposed, or suggested, to play the villain, but according to the director, this was never the case. The former bodybuilding champ was always up for the role.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Almost Went Bald Before Playing Mr. Freeze

In an interview shared by The Hollywood Reporter, makeup artist Jeff Dawn revealed how rigorous and elaborate the process was of transforming Arnold Schwarzenegger into Mr. Freeze. Even before that, the testing of the design and materials...

The latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," titled "The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel," takes place on the Cosmic Duchess, a massive, massive vacation cruise ship that has been outfitted with multiple enclosed, environmentally controlled vacation biomes. The ship includes a ski resort, a beach resort, a tropical river, and a slot machine-encrusted casino. The Duchess looks a lot like Earthship Ark from the short-lived 1973 Harlan Ellison sci-fi series "The Starlost," but it's unlikely anyone will understand that reference.

Early in the episode, Lieutenants Mariner (Tawny Newsome) and Boimler (Jack Quaid) enthusiastically read a list of the Duchess' amenities. Mariner notes that they have 240 24-hour spas, an indoor water park, and, perhaps bafflingly, an underwater dry park. No one knows what an underwater dry park is, but they're eager to try. Boimler also notes that one of the space casinos has a bunch of Dixon Hill slot machines.

Ignoring for...

Captain Liam Shaw [Todd Stashwick] went from being a disliked captain who opposed Admiral Picard [Patrick Stewart] and Captain Riker [Jonathan Frakes] at every move and refused to acknowledge Seven of Nine {Jeri Ryan} by her preferred name. He was sarcastic and cold and didn't endear himself to any fans...at first. Over the course of the brief season of Star Trek: Picard, Shaw was redeemed and even handed over the reins of the Titan to Seven of Nine and recommended her to be promoted to captain. His redemption arc was well-played in so few episodes. Unfortunately, Captain Shaw was killed before the season ended, and while Terry Matalas and Stashwick have discussed ways to bring the captain back, it looks like it won't happen unless Star Trek: Legacy gets greenlit.

But there are other ways the franchise could reintroduce this incredible character even without Legacy. Holograms never go out of style on Star Trek,...

Let me preface this post by saying we don't know anything about Star Trek: Legacy other than it has not been greenlit. We don't know if it is even still a possibilty. That didn't stop Denise Crosby from bringing the series up at a Tampa Bay Comic Convention [thepopverse.com], and it sounds like she was all for what Terry Matalas had in mind for her.

According to Crosby, she had at least one conversation with Matalas, who was the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard, and Matalas told her he'd "love to do a storyline with Sela." She went on to expound on Matalas' success with the franchise and wondered why he hadn't been given "the keys to the kingdom" since he so clearly knows how to run a Star Trek show.

There's no denying that Matalas made a smashing success out of season three of Star Trek: Picard, and he'd likely...

Our beloved DC hero Batman has had several iterations in live-action since it first debuted decades ago. While most left an indelible impression on the world of superheroes, others went so incredibly wrong that they have now left a mark on the mythos so dark that it is hard to ignore them. And so, whether fans would want it or not, many can’t help but think about what a disaster Batman & Robin was.

George Clooney’s Batman & Robin turned out to be an epic disaster | Credit: Warner Bros Pictures

While it being a disaster is a different case scenario, at its core, it was an iconic collaboration between some of Hollywood’s most prolific actors. And among its ensemble cast, it was Arnold Schwarzenegger as Freeze who stood out the most. Often claimed as the first choice for the eccentric character, there is a possibility that the...

The excitement builds as “American Dad!” returns for Season 19 with its first episode titled “The Grocery Store Bank.” This episode promises a wild ride filled with the show’s signature humor and outrageous scenarios. Stan, Francine, and Roger find themselves in a hilarious predicament when they come up with an elaborate plan to rob a bank. However, in true “American Dad!” fashion, they agree never to actually go through with it. This twist sets the stage for a comical exploration of their motivations and the absurdity of their situation.

As the episode unfolds, viewers can expect the usual antics and clever writing that has made the show a fan favorite. The dynamics between Stan, Francine, and Roger will shine as they navigate their plan, filled with unexpected challenges and laugh-out-loud moments. The trio’s chemistry is always a highlight, and this episode is sure to deliver plenty of memorable interactions.

When you look at the who's who of stars in the franchise, you will get some of the biggest names that the world of science fiction has ever had. From William Shatner to Patrick Stewart, luminaries like Scott Bakula and Sonequa Martin-Green. Not to mention newer names like Anson Mount and Rebecca Romijn.

While a who's who of names, most of whom weren't mentioned in the above paragraph because we simply don't have the time, they don't represent every major sci-fi name out there. There are brilliant and wonderful franchises outside of Star Trek that have their own stars. From V to Stargate, to Star Wars and Jurassic Park. So many major properties exist and have created their own major stars.

Stars we'd like to see join Star Trek, even if only one episode or in a single film. So we're looking at just three of the many names that...

The legendary Val Kilmer is known for his roles in the ‘80s and ‘90s, where he starred in a string of dramas and action films. Best known for his work on Top Gun and the biopic The Doors, Kilmer became one of the biggest stars at the time. Despite his throat cancer diagnosis in 2015, he has been featured in a bunch of films.

Kilmer gave his voice to an underrated animated masterpiece in 1998. The actor played Moses in DreamWorks Animation’s The Prince of Egypt, which also starred prominent stars like Sandra Bullock, Patrick Stewart, and Ralph Fiennes. The film has been regarded as one of the best animated films of all time and the makers were all praises for Kilmer.

Directors Of The Prince of Egypt Praised Val Kilmer To the Heavens Val Kilmer in Top Gun | Credits: Paramount

Val Kilmer is one of the most recognized stars in...

On Monday October 28 2024, TBS broadcasts American Dad!!

The Grocery Store Bank Season 19 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “American Dad!” titled “The Grocery Store Bank” promises to deliver a mix of humor and unexpected twists. Set to air on TBS, this episode centers around Stan, Francine, and Roger as they come up with a daring plan to rob a bank. However, in a surprising turn of events, they all agree never to actually go through with it. This decision leads to a unique exploration of their relationships and the dynamics within the family.

As the plot unfolds, viewers can expect the usual quirky antics that “American Dad!” is known for. Stan, with his over-the-top ideas, Francine’s practicality, and Roger’s unpredictable nature will likely create a comedic atmosphere. The episode will delve into what happens when a wild scheme is just a thought and how it affects their daily lives.

Jeri Taylor, the Emmy-nominated producer, writer, director and showrunner who spent more than a decade working on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, which she co-created, has died. She was 86.

Taylor died Wednesday night of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Davis, California, her son Andrew Enberg told The Hollywood Reporter.

“My mother succeeded in a male-dominated industry,” her son said, “but she did it without being super aggressive. She did it with compassion and kindness. She was like a den mother to everyone.”

Before embarking on her Star Trek voyage, the Indiana native wrote and produced episodes of such popular network crime fare as Quincy, M.E., Magnum, P.I., Jake and the Fatman and In the Heat of the Night. She was adept at writing about “character, of people and relationships and feelings,” she once noted.

Taylor began writing for the syndicated Next Generation...

Hollywood has its share of glamor, glitz, and golden status, but some stars have snagged a very different kind of prize, a spot in Guinness Book of World Records. Since 1955, the most recognized title has kept a track record of the most bizarre, extraordinary, and even ridiculous accomplishments. While most of us think of Guinness Records as home for the world’s longest fingernails, a surprising number of celebrities have found their places within its pages.

Whether it’s for holding the longest film career or record-setting stunts, Hollywood’s biggest names have carved out their names in ways that most people would never imagine. Curious to know the names of the star-studded lineup that made Hollywood proud by earning an entitlement in the Guinness Book? Here are the most popular celebrities that have taken home global recognition.

Will Smith

Will Smith has been in the industry for over three...

Tom Hardy was last seen in the recently released Venom: The Last Dance, which seems to be struggling at the box office. The final film of the Venom trilogy will mostly be Hardy’s last appearance as the loud-mouthed symbiote. While the franchise was not one of the best, Hardy’s performance as Eddie Brock and Venom stole the show.

Hardy is no stranger to blockbuster franchises, with one of his earliest roles being Star Trek: Nemesis. The actor played an evil clone of Patrick Stewart’s Captain Picard in the film. While Hardy may not be a fan of the film, the perfect comeback for him would be in Quentin Tarantino’s canceled R-rated Star Trek film.

Should Tom Hardy Revive Quentin Tarantino’s R-Rated Star Trek Film? Tom Hardy in Venom | Credits: Sony Pictures

Tom Hardy’s Venom: The Last Dance was released recently to mixed reviews and...

When you’re 93, your perspective in life is at another stage. Everything you’ve done comes running back to you. For William Shatner, it must be a mixed bag, having seen both the highs and lows the Industry has to offer.

Having made his mark with his role of Captain Kirk in the Og Star Trek series and movies, Shatner was acting royalty back in the end. And he still is, with a legacy like no other. But there are moments which he must have undoubtedly regretted, including lashing out at a sound engineer once.

William Shatner was the man in the 70s-80s William Shatner was at the helm of a successful ship of Star Trek || Image by Super Festivals, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

To the 70s-80s kids, William Shatner was the man. Even if Star Trek might have lost some of its shine in today’s age.

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, the speculating never ends with the MCU. And why should it? The franchise is the gift that just keeps on giving, offering up more and more potential for new ideas and storylines. That's more true than ever in the franchise's current Multiverse Saga. And it certainly lends itself to the fate of one beloved character, especially when the person responsible for bringing them to life has teased a potential comeback.

Recently, Elizabeth Olsen graced Jimmy Kimmel Live, and let's just say she didn't hide her excitement about potentially returning as the Scarlet Witch. With a knowing smile, she hinted that Wanda Maximoff's journey might not be over, telling audiences that she would love to return to the franchise. Now, what are we left to do? Speculate of course. And we can't help but do it, especially as Agatha All Along just recently suggested the character may not be dead after all.

This article contains mild spoilers for "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5.

In "Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5, episode 2, "Shades of Green" (October 24, 2024), Lieutenant Boimler (Jack Quaid) has been assigned to command a team of ensigns as they collect and dispose of all the physical money on the planet Targalus IX. The planet recently acquired replicators and transporters, instantly pushing it into a post-scarcity utopia. Boimler and his fellow Starfleet officers are pleased to help, as the Federation has always been a post-capitalist society.

In a not-very-surprising wrinkle, though, not all the Targalians are happy with the change. Many of the once-rich are resentful that the fall of the plutocratic system robbed them of their influence in the world. As a result, some Targalian separatists kidnap Boimler's team and cease their money destruction. The kidnapping was poorly timed, however, as Boimler, making a bold and uncharacteristic command decision, let his team...

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When production began on Stuart Baird's "Star Trek: Nemesis," everyone knew it was going to be the final cinematic outing for the cast of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The film is full of giant, dramatic changes for its characters and features multiple fond farewells. It even opens with the marriage of Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), a romantic consummation that had been dangling over the franchise since 1987. Riker also, at long last, accepted a captaincy of his own, taking command of the U.S.S. Titan. "Nemesis" was going to dramatize Riker's final mission as first officer of a ship called the Enterprise.

The ending of "Nemesis" was dramatic and tragic. Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart) was stranded on board a Romulan vessel and the Enterprise, pummeled in battle, was about to be destroyed. Data...

Honestly, it's amazing that the original "Star Trek" cast managed to do six movies together. The Enterprise crew were already middle-aged when they first reassembled in 1979 for "Star Trek: The Motion Picture." Then the 1982 sequel "The Wrath of Khan" made it text that Captain Kirk didn't feel as young as he used to. Yet they all kept returning for nine more years.

They didn't quite make it to "Star Trek Xii: So Very Tired," but they got halfway there. "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" was definitely not the ending of all "Trek," but it was for the original cast. It was conceived that way, hence the ending where the Enterprise is set for decommission and Jim Kirk, in his final captain's log, says it's time for the next generation to have its moment in the sun.

Since making this film capped off a journey that began in 1966, the cast did a special commemoration.

"Star Trek" fans really had it all in the mid-1990s. The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" movies carried on the adventures of the Enterprise at the cinemas, while "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" and "Star Trek: Voyager" told new stories of Starfleet on the television each week. It was truly an amazing time to be a "Star Trek" fan, although occasionally it could feel like "The Next Generation" got preferential treatment above the other two series. That was especially true when it came to how the events of "Deep Space Nine" were depicted in the "Next Generation" movies.

You see, the events of "Star Trek: Insurrection" take place during the Dominion War, which is the main arc of the final few seasons of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Lieutenant Commander Worf (Michael Dorn) went from serving on the Enterprise to the space station Deep Space Nine when "The Next Generation" went off the air,...

Ridley Scott may not have been present for the first major screening of “Gladiator II” on Friday night on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, but the 86-year-old director was the favorite topic of conversation for stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger in the post-screening Q&a.

Mescal — who plays Lucius Verus, the grown son of Russell Crowe’s character from the first “Gladiator,” released in 2000 — spoke in awe about Scott’s ability to shoot the film’s elaborate opening battle sequence, which involved Pedro Pascal’s Roman general leading a fleet of ships invading a city on the North African coast.

“I think we shot that over nine days,” the actor said. “I don’t know any other director who could do that.”

Mescal was, understandably, nervous before the first shot.

“I was smoking a cigarette, and we were kind of marching around the place,...

“Gladiator II” screened for the first time on Friday, October 18 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, and based on early reactions on social media from film critics and influencers, it is “a big, bloody and bad ass action spectacle,” a “true epic and Ridley Scott’s best in years,” and an all-caps “Masterpiece.”

Though official reviews are embargoed until a later date, the early reactions highlighted Scott’s direction, Mescal, Pascal, and Washington’s performances, and the overall production values of the sequel worthy of its Oscar-winning predecessor.

Following a screening of the 148-minute sequel, cast members Paul Mescal (as Lucius Verus), Connie Nielsen (as Lucilla), Denzel Washington (as Macrinus), and Fred Hechinger (as Emperor Caracalla) engaged in a panel discussion moderated by Jacqueline Coley, awards editor of Rotten Tomatoes. Washington praised Scott’s direction, saying his elaborate world-building made it easy for him to get into character. “He built Rome,...

The stars of the Gladiator sequel are stepping out to promote their new movie!

Paul Mescal joined co-stars Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, and Fred Hechinger at a special screening of Gladiator II on Friday evening (October 18) held at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.

Other stars in attendance included Saoirse Ronan, Casey Affleck and girlfriend Caylee Cowan, Bill Newman, Malin Akerman, Patrick Stewart, Minka Kelly and boyfriend Dan Reynolds, Sasha Pieterse, Sofia Boutella, Debbie Allen, Rebel Wilson, Tony Revolori, and Christina Milian.

From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the...

Star Trek: The Original Series debuted a challenging foe for Captain Kirk [William Shatner] in the episode "Space Seed." Ricardo Montalban played the part of the augmented Khan Noonien Singh who, like most villains, want world domination....or space domination. Of course, Khan was defeated by Kirk and sent to Ceti Alpha V to live out the rest of his life with his team of soliders and new wife. But then the planet became a wasteland, which cost Khan his wife, and he and his team were forced to eke out an existence. We all know how that worked out when Khan returned in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Khan dies at the end of the movie, but a spec script for Star Trek: The Next Generation had the idea to bring him into Captain Picard's [Patrick Stewart] world. Supposedly, according to writer and director Marc Bernardin, who...

Patrick Stewart became a global star when he played the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The spinoff show seemed to surpass its predecessor, the original series in terms of reach and even lasted seven seasons. However, Stewart’s show might have fallen behind in one aspect compared to its successors.

Actor Blu del Barrio’s character, Adira Tal in Star Trek Discovery, became the first non-binary character in the franchise. The show also portrayed the franchise’s first relationship between a non-binary character and a trans character. Del Barrio mentioned that Discovery was the most diverse version of Star Trek yet.

What Did Blu del Barrio’s Inclusion In Star Trek Discovery Mean For The Franchise? The cast of Star Trek: Discovery | Credits: Paramount

Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek franchise has always been about a hopeful and inclusive view of the future. Standing apart...

The celebrated actor and filmmaker Kevin Costner has been tapped by the Scad Savannah Film Festival to receive its Legend of Cinema Award, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively report.

Costner will be presented with the honor following a Nov. 1 afternoon screening of Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1, the first installment of an epic Western film series that he directed and stars in, and a Q&a about the film, moderated by yours truly, in which he will field questions alongside the film’s cinematographer J. Michael Muro (Cas), costume designer Lisa Lovaas, film editor Miklos Wright (Ace) and re-recording mixer Joe DeAngelis.

Past recipients of the Scad Savannah Film Festival’s Legend of CInema Award include Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman.

Costner joins a formidable roster of Hollywood heavyweights who are headed south for this year’s edition of the nation’s largest university-sponsored film festival, which will run Oct.

Although "Star Trek: Voyager" concluded in 2001, multiple characters from the series have returned throughout the franchise at large to remind Trekkies that they all still exist and are still going about their Starfleet careers. Both Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and Tuvok (Tim Russ) appeared on "Star Trek: Picard," with the former playing a regular role on the series. The reference-heavy "Star Trek: Lower Decks" makes "Voyager" references all the time, and even had an episode set on board the U.S.S. Voyager. 

Most notably, Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) not only had a cameo in the 2002 film "Star Trek: Nemesis," but a holographic version of the character played a large role in the animated series "Star Trek: Prodigy." That same show also featured the real-life Janeway, the Doctor (Robert Picardo), as well as a subplot involving Chakotay (Robert Beltran), the captain of the experimental ship the U.S.S.

When he first appeared in the "Star Trek" episode "Space Seed", Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán) was merely a villain-of-the-week. Khan was a remnant of the long-ago Eugenics Wars, a conflict that broke out on Earth in the late 1990s, and which contributed to the near-destruction of the planet several decades later. Khan, genetically enhanced, managed to escape Earth in cryogenic stasis, only to be found and revived by the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise nearly 200 years later. As one might predict, Khan, still thirsty for power, attempted to take over the Enterprise. 

It wouldn't be until the release of Nicholas Meyer's "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" in 1982 that the character would become mythic. Montalbán returned to play a Khan that was miffed after having been abandoned, and who goes on a mad quest to find and kill Admiral Kirk (William Shatner). In "Space Seed,...

The changeover from Star Trek: Picard's second and third seasons frankly "saved" the show's reputation. Now, it's still not the best show in franchise history, far from it. It's still a bad show. The third season was a mess, with convoluted story notes, terribly written character interactions, and a desire to tear down some of the greatest characters in history. It was very much Star Trek's version of the modern Star Wars trilogy; an entity that just wanted to live off of nostalgia, but not knowing how.

Just like with the new Star Wars films, all Picard tried to do was two things; develop enough content for a spinoff, and find ways to bring back iconic concepts that were better off being left 30 years in the past. It failed, in many ways. Some fans loved the nostalgia-bait that they were given but upon further review, the third season doesn't cut the mustard,...

(Welcome to Under the Radar, a column where we spotlight specific movies, shows, trends, performances, or scenes that caught our eye and deserved more attention ... but otherwise flew under the radar. In this edition: Jeremy Saulnier's action flick "Rebel Ridge," the coming-of-age comedy "Snack Shack," and the wonderful Studio Ghibli documentary "Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron.")

Don't look now, but 2024 is almost completely in our rearview mirror and you, our loyal /Film readers, must know what that means. Putting the finishing touches on our top 10 lists, engaging in unnecessarily angry debates about the buzziest Oscar-worthy movies, and cramming multiple disparate holidays into one hazy, months-long exercise in stream of consciousness are what the autumn and winter seasons were made for! But as this year in film begins to wind to a close, let not a single film enthusiast forget their most sacred duty of all. Of the many benefits of this column,...

For the uninitiated, "Star Trek: Enterprise" debuted in late September 2001, shortly after "Star Trek: Voyager" ended its seventh and final season. "Voyager" ended a 14-year hot streak for "Star Trek," beginning in 1987 with the debut of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." That show, set in the 24th century, was such a hit that the curators of "Star Trek" — Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor, and Brannon Braga highest among them — created two spinoffs that continued within the same timeline. They debuted "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" in 1993, and "Voyager" was added in 1995. At the same time, the franchise continued its run on the big screen, seeing the release of four feature films in that same 14-year release window. It was a long road, getting from there to here.

"Enterprise," however, was met with skepticism. The new series was set in 2151, a full century before the events of the original "Star Trek,...

Fans of American Dad! do not have long to wait for the series’ return. TBS has announced that the animated series will return for season 19 later this month, with the release of a new trailer.

Featuring the voices of Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Jeff Fischer, Dee Bradley Baker, and Patrick Stewart, the series follows super patriotic CIA agent Stan Smith (MacFarlane) and the misadventures of his unconventional family.

This season will feature guest appearances by Kevin Bacon, Charles Barkley, Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Gabriel Iglesias, Michael Imperioli, Leslie Jones, Neal McDonough, Joel McHale and Kyra Sedgwick.

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Paramount+ today debuted the official trailer for the fifth and final season of its hit animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks. The fifth and final season will premiere on Paramount+ with two episodes on Thursday, October 24, in the U.S. and internationally.

Following the premiere, new episodes of the 10-episode-long season will drop every Thursday on the service leading up to the series finale on Thursday, December 19.

In season five of Star Trek: Lower Decks, the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos is tasked with closing “space potholes” – subspace rifts that are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Junior Officers Mariner, Boimler, Tendi, and Rutherford … If they didn’t also have to deal with an Orion war, furious Klingons, diplomatic catastrophes, murder mysteries, and scariest of all: their own career aspirations.

This upcoming season on Paramount+ is a celebration of this underdog...

Marvel Reportedly Wants to Keep Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for as Long as Possible - Main Image

Hugh Jackman had sent off his Wolverine with Logan back in 2017, so it was a huge ask for him to come back as the character for Deadpool and Wolverine.

Though fans were sure that he would only be staying for a couple more films before Marvel found a Logan for the 616 timeline, it looks like the studio may want him to hang around for even longer.

How Long Does Marvel Want Hugh Jackman Around?

In a recent Q&a with insider Alex Perez (via The Cosmic Circus), a fan had asked whether Marvel was planning to recast Wolverine down the line, to which Perez replied, “I heard they want use Hugh Jackman for as long as possible, but we will see how far that goes.”

With Marvel wanting to keep Jackman on retainer,...

Many, many fans weren't fond of Star Trek: Picard despite how much they loved Patrick Stewart and his portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Some preferred to remember him that way rather than how different he was as a retired admiral. But Admiral Picard had his good moments on Picard, and one of those moments involved an action that Captain Kathryn Janeway [Kate Mulgrew] should have taken a long time ago. Admiral Picard gave a field commission to Seven of Nine [Jeri Ryan].

Of course, during the run of Star Trek: Voyager Starfleet was against the integratiaon of augments into the Academy or its ranks, and with Seven of Nine's Borg implants, that brought into question her loyalty. Simply put, Starfleet wasn't sure that she could be trusted enough to become an officer. But that changed after Admiral Picard gave her a field commission. Not...

Jac Schaeffer shockingly announced her departure from the upcoming Vision series, though the project will continue with Paul Bettany reprising his role. The show will focus on White Vision and will pick up after the events in 2021’s WandaVision.

Credits: Paul Bettany in WandaVision / Marvel Studios

The Agatha All Along showrunner has been juggling various Marvel projects over the past years, and the overwhelming amount of work has taken a toll on her physically and mentally. The overlapping productions for her current Disney+ series and the planned Vision show also did not help.

Why Did Jac Schaeffer Quit Vision Quest?

While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Jac Schaeffer explained why she had to leave Vision Quest despite her stellar works with Marvel franchises. She noted how she was spreading herself too thin with the simultaneous work on both Agatha All Along and Paul Bettany’s show “in a way that wasn’t tenable” for her.

Seven of Nine, portrayed by Jeri Ryan, is in the captain's chair of the new Enterprise, but that won't make a difference if Star Trek: Legacy isn't picked up for production. Essentially, we would be saying goodbye, for the most part, to Ryan's character as there isn't currently another place for her. But some fans have come up with another idea for Seven of Nine. They want to see her acclimating to life after Voyager. And this actually isn't a bad idea.

We know that after Voyager Seven of Nine tried to get into Starfleet, but even with the recommendation of Captain Janeway, she was rejected. After that, Seven turned to a different life; she joined the Fenris Rangers. Though considered vigilantes, Seven defended her choice by saying that she was helping people who no one else would help.

A limited series or even a streaming movie could open up...

Exclusive: A story that lauded director John Boorman created for his children is being worked up as an animated feature. The Honey Wars was a tale that veteran helmer Boorman told his kids and now Dublin-based animation house Kavaleer Productions is developing it as a 90-minute-long film. Boorman has opened the Rolodex and helped reach out to some starry voice talent. The producers are in talks with Jamie Lee Curtis, Vanessa Kirby, Patrick Stewart, Brendan Gleeson, Richard E. Grant and Jon Voight.

Billed as a dark comedic fantasy, the story follows Hope, a young girl with a secret ability to see the invisible threads that connect the magical world to our own. Recently uprooted by the loss of her mother, she stumbles upon a bitter conflict rooted in two warring tribes: the Fairies and the Elves. She encounters Alfred, a mischievous and exiled Elf, and Fiona, an outcast fairy. The...

The MCU will soon officially introduce the Mutants into its narrative. This news isn’t new; fans have anticipated it since Disney acquired Fox, which is why they’re eager for updates.

While Mutants have appeared in several MCU films, the X-Men have not yet made their debut. Although it may take some time before they do, fans have been promised a significant moment in the future.

We believe that Feige and Marvel are committed to getting this right. While details remain scarce, the X-Men’s entrance into the MCU will be monumental and will shape the franchise for years to come.

As a result, fans are buzzing with speculation about potential casting for the X-Men characters. While it’s been hinted that Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart might reprise their roles in the MCU, other characters remain a mystery.

One particularly intriguing fan casting suggestion has emerged for Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat,...

The MCU will officially welcome the Mutants into its stories very soon. Naturally, this is nothing new—we’ve known this since Disney bought Fox—which is why the fans are eager to find out more as soon as possible.

Sure, Mutants have already appeared in the MCU in several movies, as the fans will point out, but the X-Men have not, and while it will be some time before they actually do, we’ve been promised a major moment in the future.

Now, we are convinced that Feige and Marvel want to do this right, even if we don’t know all the details, because the X-Men’s MCU debut will be momentous and will impact the franchise for years to come.

In light of that, the fans are constantly talking about potential casting choices for the X-Men characters, and while it has been implied that Hugh Jackman...