Jason’s back! LeBron James is producing a ‘Friday the 13th’ reboot
The production studio of NBA star LeBron James will reportedly co-produce a reboot of the Friday the 13th horror franchise, which introduced hockey-mask wearing slasher Jason Voorhees and the bloody history of Camp Crystal Lake. It producers Vertigo Entertainment will co-produce with James' studio.
‘Iron Fist,’ ‘Luke Cage’ cancellations by Netflix spark serious questions
Netflix has canceled its Marvel superhero series Iron Fist and Luke Cage, surprising fans of both series, and igniting a wide range of rumors, fan campaigns, and questions surrounding the future of the two companies' collaborative efforts on Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher.
‘Halloween’ review
David Gordon Green's Halloween sequel is an homage to John Carpenter's 1978 original film in more than just its title, and offers a fresh story that finds the right balance between the familiar and the new with a terrifying return to the blood-soaked saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode.
‘Orange is the New Black’ will end with season 7, Netflix says
The award-winning series Orange is the New Black will end with its upcoming season 7, according to Netflix, wrapping up the acclaimed show that has followed the colorful inmates of Litchfield Penitentiary and won a long list of awards since its 2013 premiere on the streaming service.
Deepfake A.I. puts a young Harrison Ford into ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Anyone wondering what Solo: A Star Wars Story would have looked like with a young Harrison Ford in the lead role need only watch a new video created using the controversial, A.I.-driven Deepfake image-synthesis technique. It blends Ford's features with those of Solo star Alden Ehrenreich.
‘First Man’ review
First Man, Damien Chazelle's biopic of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong that chronicles the events around the famous 1969 moon landing, is another triumph for the Oscar-winning director. First Man is a film that makes the cinematic experience feel fresh in unexpected ways.
‘Daredevil’ season 3 review
Season 3 of Marvel's Daredevil series on Netflix offers some of the show's best moments to date within the first six episodes, and raises the bar for drama, action, and character development with a brilliant new direction for Matt Murdock and his supporting cast of characters.
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’: Everything we know so far
Glass is M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming crossover film that combines characters from 2000's dark superhero movie Unbreakable and 2016's multiple-personality thriller Split. With Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, and James McAvoy all returning for the film, here's everything we know about it so far.
New ‘Pet Sematary’ trailer resurrects Stephen King’s terrifying story
Stephen King's terrifying 1983 novel Pet Sematary is headed back to the big screen next year. The first trailer for the film, which stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow, and hits theaters in April 2019, offers a sneak peek at the latest incarnation of King's novel.
‘House of Cards’ season 6 trailer has Claire defending her destiny
Robin Wright takes the spotlight as U.S. President Claire Underwood in season 6 of House of Cards, which premieres in November on Netflix. The latest trailer for the season hints at some big changes in store for the nation under her rule, and some of the pitfalls of her ruthless rise to power.
You won’t believe who’s in talks to write the Suicide Squad sequel
Guardians of the Galaxy franchise writer and director James Gunn is reportedly in talks with Warner Bros. Pictures to write - and possibly direct - the next Suicide Squad movie for the studio's DC Comics cinematic universe. the news comes three months after Disney ended its relationship with the filmmaker.
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ season 2: Everything we know so far
The first season of Star Trek: Discovery took audiences to bold new places in the Star Trek universe and helped launch streaming platform CBS All Access. With the series renewed for another season, here's everything we know about season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery before it premieres.
‘Daredevil’ season 3: What we learned from the first six episodes
Marvel's blind vigilante Daredevil returns to action this month on Netflix in season 3 of his hit solo series. We got an early look at the first six episodes of the third season, so here's a spoiler-free preview of what you can expect when Matt Murdock hits the streets of Hell's Kitchen once again.
‘Venom’ review
Sony Pictures' Venom brings the popular Spider-Man spinoff character to the screen in his own solo feature, and star Tom Hardy delivers a performance so enjoyably crazy that it can make a head-chomping alien a cheer-worthy hero. Read on for our full, spoiler-free review of the film.
Watch Christian Bale become Dick Cheney in trailer for ‘Vice’ biopic
Christian Bale disappears into the role of former US Vice President Dick Cheney in the first trailer for Vice, a biopic of one of the most powerful and influential US Vice Presidents in American history. The film is written and directed by Adam McKay, who won an Oscar for the 2015 film The Big Short.
13 shocking and brutal TV character deaths that still haunt us
Bidding farewell to your favorite television character is always tough, and it's even more difficult when that character meets a tragic and unexpected end. Be prepared for spoilers as we look at some of the brutal, unsettling television character deaths that still haunt fans to this day.
‘The Walking Dead’ might bring back Andrew Lincoln and Lauren Cohan
The Walking Dead series star Andrew Lincoln, who's been the show's leading man since the first episode, will leave AMC's long-running zombie drama at some point in season 9, but he might return to direct. Departing actress Lauren Cohan, who plays Maggie, could also be back for season 10.
Loki, Scarlet Witch, more Marvel characters to headline Disney streaming series
Loki, Scarlet Witch, and other characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be getting live-action series on the Disney+ streaming service. The actors who portrayed them on the big screen will reprise their roles for the limited series in development from Marvel Studios.
‘The Predator’ review
Director and co-writer Shane Black brings the iconic trophy-hunting alien back to the big screen in The Predator, the latest installment of the sci-fi action franchise, which makes up for its flaws with an entertaining ensemble and some creative action sequences that make classic elements feel new again.
‘Westworld’ season 3: Everything we know so far
HBO has renewed its hit sci-fi drama Westworld for a third season, and now that the season 2 finale has changed so much about what we expected from the series, season 3 is expected to be a massive adjustment for fans. Here's everything we know about the third season of the series so far.
Goodbye, Man of Steel? Henry Cavill reportedly hanging up his Superman cape
Warner Bros. Pictures might be looking for a new Superman actor, as Henry Cavill is reportedly leaving DC Comics' Man of Steel role. Contract talks with the actor are rumored to have broken down, prompting his departure from the role after three films in WB's superhero universe.
Dwayne Johnson posts first photo from Fast and Furious spinoff ‘Hobbs and Shaw’
Universal Pictures' upcoming Fast and Furious spinoff movie, Hobbs and Shaw, now has its first photo, courtesy of Dwayne Johnson. The film will team him up with Jason Statham against a villain played by Idris Elba, with Deadpool 2's David Leitch directing the movie.
Hollywood tough guy actor Burt Reynolds has died at age 82
Hollywood tough-guy actor Burt Reynolds, whose career spanned more than 50 years and countless iconic roles -- including memorable performances in Smokey and the Bandit, Deliverance, The Longest Yard, and Boogie Nights -- has died due to cardiac arrest. He was 82 years old.
Welcome to the party, pal: Die Hard 6 will be titled ‘McClane’
McClane, the sixth installment of the Die Hard franchise, will reportedly be set during John McClane's early years with the NYPD and serve as both prequel and a sequel, shifting between a story set in 1979 and the current day. Bruce Willis will reprise his franchise-spanning role for the film.
Damien Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ trailer sends Ryan Gosling to the moon
Universal Pictures released a new trailer for First Man, the next film from Oscar-winning Whiplash and La La Land filmmaker Damien Chazelle. The movie casts Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, and chronicles the period leading up to the Apollo 11 mission.
Brewing nightmare fuel with the FX team behind the ‘Stranger Things’ Demogorgon
Spectral Motion is the award-winning studio that brought the terrifying Demogorgon to life in Stranger Things and made Robot from Lost in Space a fully realized character. In this interview, Digital Trends talks creatures, makeup, and movie magic with studio co-founder Mike Elizalde.
MoviePass limits movies and showtimes each day as part of a new plan
Troubled movie subscription service MoviePass has changed its plan once again. This time, the service is limiting subscribers to three movies each month, with the films chosen from a list of six movies and showtimes available each day, and the list updating on a weekly basis.
‘American History X’ director wants a robot to star in his next film
Tony Kaye, the director of American History X, is hoping to train an artificially intelligent robot to play a lead role in his upcoming film 2nd Born, with the android actor utilizing various acting techniques and taking the place of a computer-generated character in the film.
Star Trek 4 in trouble as Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth take their Kirks and go home
Paramount Pictures has some tough decisions to make as Star Trek franchise actor Chris Pine and returning cast member Chris Hemsworth have reportedly exited negotiations to star in Star Trek 4 due to contract disputes, leaving the status of the fourth installment of the sci-fi franchise uncertain.
‘Slender Man’ review
Sony Pictures' big-screen feature based on the viral Slender Man meme fails to live up to its creepy source material by giving audiences a film that's light on scares and relies too heavily on nausea-inducing camera tricks that feel more akin to face-swapping apps gone wrong.
Star Trek icon George Takei talks social media, diversity, and ‘Discovery’
Star Trek franchise veteran George Takei has made a successful transition from Hollywood icon to activist, internet celebrity, and influencer. Digital Trends spoke to Takei about the current state of diversity in Hollywood, as well as his new political app, House of Cats, in a wide-ranging interview.
Guardians of the Galaxy cast declare their support for fired director James Gunn
The entire Guardians of the Galaxy cast has posted an open letter supporting director James Gunn and encouraging Disney to bring him back after he was fired in July due to offensive tweets he posted almost a decade ago. The tweets were unearthed by right-wing pundits angry about Gunn's political beliefs.
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ casting news sheds light on Carrie Fisher’s role
The death of Star Wars franchise actress Carrie Fisher in late 2016 year saddened fans and cast an uncertain shadow over sequel plans, but the actress had a key role in Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, and will also show up in the upcoming Episode IX, according to the latest casting news.
Comic-Con 2018 highlights: From Star Trek spinoffs to a Star Wars revival
This year's Comic-Con International in San Diego had big news, fantastic trailers, and exciting announcements about the most-anticipated movies and television series coming down the road. From details about Star Trek spinoffs to more news about Sony's Venom movie, here are the SDCC 2018 highlights.