HBO Officially Sets Up Nathan Fillion's Sci-Fi Series Debut
HBO's global hit Sci-Fi series has set up Nathan Fillion's debut, marking a career first for the popular actor as he returns to his best genre.
HBO's global hit Sci-Fi series has set up Nathan Fillion's debut, marking a career first for the popular actor as he returns to his best genre.
EXCLUSIVE: Following the massive events in Lanterns episode 5, the Manhunter of the DC Universe TV show finally speaks out about the major twist.
James Gunn's DC Universe has just officially replaced Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan, and it sets up a massive future for Green Lantern in the DCU.
The Flash may be the fastest comic book character out there, but a select few heroes can catch up and even surpass DC's Scarlet Speedsters.
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter is set to play her final show for the album with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
For one reason or another, a handful of DC movies exist which did not receive the level of love they arguably should have at the box office.
High fantasy has always been around, but the television landscape and success of other key projects have given this genre a brand new role.
Marvel's strongest Avenger possesses a terrifying ultimate form that easily destroys the universe's most feared cosmic god.
Nearly two months after its streaming release, Obsession continues to draw in viewers across multiple platforms. Here's what we know.
ChatGPT was revealed as a surprise presenting sponsor of the 'NFL on CBS,' which was followed by '60 Minutes,' where one of its correspondents outlined a stark warning about the future if the technology remains unchecked.
Fantasy television shows have always been popular, but some exceptional miniseries, despite their positive reviews, have sadly been forgotten.
Wolverine lost one set of metal claws, but writer Saladin Ahmed brought them back and added some character development for Logan in the process.
A heist movie inspired by Michael Mann's Heat and released only a year after The Dark Knight is streaming for free this month. Find out more.
Alas, Jack Palance was off in heaven doing one-armed pushups, but just about every other star from the landmark gathering of late ’80s young actors known as Young Guns was in Dallas this weekend for a Fan Expo. Lou Diamond Phillips posted a photo of himself and fellow castmembers Casey Siemaszko, Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, […]
Discover unforgettable Netflix sci-fi shows where every episode shines thanks to incredible worlds and gripping storytelling, from Dark to Arcane.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will end with a 6-episode fifth and final season, and it looks the show is leaving genre bending and big swings behind.
Taylor Sheridan's 6/10 military thriller starring Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman is officially a #1 hit on Prime Video. Read on for more.
TIFF 2026: The actress talks about postponing her initial call with filmmaker Else Kühn and their candid discussions about nude scenes The post Léa Seydoux Was Worried She Wasn’t Going to Get Hired for ‘Gentle Monster’ appeared first on TheWrap .
CBS News says it needs to push “60 Minutes” into the future if the show is to survive, but the first telecast of the 59th season following a shocking overhaul of its on-air and behind-the-camera staff in May and June relied on many elements from the program’s past. The new season of “60 Minutes” burnished […]
Cynthia Erivo already earned two best actress Oscar nominations for portraying Harriet Tubman and the green-skinned Elphaba in “Wicked” — not to mention her Tony-winning work in “The Color Purple” — but her latest film, “Prima Facie,” might be her most challenging high-wire act yet. She pulled it off, according to the audience at the […]
Elle Fanning's Oscar-nominated quiet 2025 masterpiece co-starring Stellan Skarsgård is an HBO Max favorite. Read on for more.
TIFF 2026: Director John Madden's latest is an affecting look at Parkinson's disease through the eyes of two people living with it at the same time The post ‘Onwards and Sideways’ Review: Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans Are Devastatingly Great in Parkinson’s Disease Tearjerker appeared first on TheWrap .
The worst Sherlock Holmes movie of all time, starring one of the most acclaimed comedy duos of our generation, is streaming for free.
Strange New Worlds merges classic storytelling with modern themes to find the perfect balance between the two eras of Star Trek.
TIFF 2026: The first two episodes of the new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic were unveiled at the festival The post ‘Carrie’ Creator Mike Flanagan Also Wasn’t Sure About the Streaming Series appeared first on TheWrap .
Gargoyles has experienced a surge of popularity after the cancellation of its live-action reboot. Read on for more.
Explore the funniest and wildest dinosaur comics from The Far Side by Gary Larson that blend humor with dark satire, from Meaties to The Thagomizer.
Bryan Cranston gives a performance of a lifetime in his hit crime thriller, taking over streaming charts. Get all the details here.
The Oscar nominee tackles the role originated by Jodie Comer on the West End and Broadway in Susanna White's film version of Suzie Miller's award-winning play.
In 2022 Jodie Comer took the theatrical world by storm in Suzie Miller’s one-woman play, Prima Facie, which won Olivier Awards for the West End production, including Best Actress for Comer who repeated her triumph on Broadway and won the Tony Award. Now, for whatever reason, Comer did not reprise her role for the film […]
TIFF 2026: The "Wicked" star plays a barrister who becomes the plaintiff in a strong, but incredibly different take on Suzie Miller’s award-winning play The post ‘Prima Facie’ Review: Cynthia Erivo Leads a Complex, Fascinating Adaptation of the Powerful One-Woman Show appeared first on TheWrap .
Seth Green revealed in the Sept. 8 episode of “The McBride Rewind” podcast that he was not involved in any discussion of reprising his role as the werewolf guitarist Oz in Hulu’s canceled “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot. “I was not part of those talks,” he said in the episode.  While he was not involved, […]
Astrophysicist and frequent wet blanket Neil deGrasse Tyson often judges the accuracy of sci-fi movies. So what does he think about Project Hail Mary?
"What's the use of having a friend like you who can't help me?” the comedian said.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is also expected to make a guest appearance during the Monday night ceremony.
Israel’s Minister of Culture Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the Israeli citizenships of “NAZA” co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. He called the documentary “shocking” and accused the filmmakers of “betraying the state.” “The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the […]
David Bowie's acting work is just as interesting as his music career, and his performance in this anti-war movie is one of his best.
Top TV talent from shows including 'The Pitt,' 'Widow’s Bay,' 'Pluribus,' 'Hacks,' 'Abbott Elementary' and more attended The Hollywood Reporter and SAG-AFTRA's bash, presented by Snapchat and Waymo, on Sept. 12 at Chateau Marmont on September 12 in Los Angeles.
TIFF 2026: This drama about an unraveling family aims for sincerity but ends up in melodrama The post ‘Closing Night’ Review: A Ferocious Sarah Paulson Buoys Cody Fern’s Directorial Debut appeared first on TheWrap .
Culture minister Miki Zohar said Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor's documentary, which details the IDF's alleged systematic targeting and killing of civilians in Gaza, “constitutes treason.”
Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram. He was 71. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the band wrote in the post. “Cheetah was a true original, […]
The culture minister says the documentary filmmakers' work commits "treason against the state" The post Israeli Culture Minister Vows to Revoke Citizenship of ‘NAZA’ Directors After Venice Win appeared first on TheWrap .
A TV adaptation of Ayn Rand's infamous sci-fi novel Atlas Shrugged was rejected by multiple networks in the 1970s, and it's not hard to grasp why.
The Oscar winner has previously played several real-life characters, including Queen Elizabeth II and Cleopatra.
Happy Fall, folks The post The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Prime Video This Week (Sept. 14 – 20) appeared first on TheWrap .
Indies including newcomer Runner and holdover Buddy nabbed five of the top 10 spots at the domestic box office this weekend. If I Go Will They Miss Me had a terrific exclusive opening in L.A., and documentary American Doctor passed $400k. Late-summer original horror-comedy hit Buddy from Roadside Attractions and Saban Films grossed $3.5 million in […]
The late-night host has explained that his talk with the Democratic candidate didn't air on ABC due to "threats" from the Federal Communications Commission The post James Talarico Interview Is Already Jimmy Kimmel’s 2nd Most Viewed YouTube Video of 2026 appeared first on TheWrap .
One of Gilligan's Island's fellow 1960s sitcoms reused its lagoon set during an episode that tipped its hat to the series.
The limited series premieres Sunday, Sept. 13 on TNT The post ‘High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam’ Episode Release Schedule appeared first on TheWrap .
Although he’s used to playing a man of steel, David Corenswet’s latest role in Mr. Irrelevant is a classic underdog story. On Sunday, Paramount and Skydance Sports released the trailer for the Jonathan Levine-helmed biopic about the late New York Giants running back, which premieres on Christmas, recounting his final months before his death at […]
“ I think that there's some thematic devices that resonate in the culture politically now,” the 'Mad Men' actor explains.
She could have called it “Great Grief,” but that would have been immodest. Sara Bareilles’ “Good Grief,” her first new studio album in seven years, is one of the year’s finest achievements from a singer-songwriter… and its purely musical delights are such that you might feel that way about it even if you haven’t been […]
But Gibney has "great concern" that HBO Max may not be able to bring 'Musk' to audiences, as planned, before Warner Bros. Discovery is acquired by the tech barons behind Paramount.
TIFF: Marie Clements' "How We Stand" ambitiously seeks to examine hidden and violent sociopolitical aspects of recent Indigenous history through a deeply personal lens.
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1. The Oscars shortlists will be revealed on Dec. 15, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watch all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed […]
TIFF 2026: The frontwoman's reluctance to be filmed created a unique challenge for director Joss Crowley The post Chrissie Hynde Reveals Why She Finally Agreed to a ‘Pretenders’ Doc — and Why She Won’t Watch It appeared first on TheWrap .
Ella Langely’s fans are choosing her “Dandelion” album as a complete piece of work, and not just staying entirely trained on her long-running “Choosin’ Texas” smash. “Dandelion” has returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart for a third non-consecutive week at the top. Its previous stay at No. 1 was […]
A Brazilian drama with a powerful premise but labored execution, Gabriel Martins’ “On Behalf of My Son” follows the ripple effects of a tragic bus accident through the eyes of the driver’s mother, Vicentina (Rejane Faria). As she pillories herself with an apology tour, family members of the other victims veer in and out of […]
As Monday’s 78th Emmys ceremony fast approaches, Variety has learned of two new highlights that viewers should expect to see: New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to appear via a pre-tape at the start of the telecast, while Reba McEntire has been tapped to perform a Dolly Parton song in tribute to […]
Project Hail Mary was a big production, so co-star Sandra Hüller was surprised when it came to its directors' loose approach in one particular regard.
Many suggestions have circulated about who could be the next 007 agent in the James Bond film franchise, and Pierce Brosnan has a new take on where the studio could go. Auditions for the role in the Denis Villeneuve film are already underway and have taken place over the summer, and Brosnan recently said there […]
TIFF: After nearly quitting filmmaking, "The Love Witch" director returns with "The Face of Horror" — and tells IndieWire why she believes her bloody medieval tragedy is already being misunderstood.
Barbie producer and Mattel Studios boss Robbie Brenner talked about a follow-up to the hit live-action movie in a session at the Toronto Film Festival. “We all want to see the Barbie sequel,” she told the TIFF crowd. “I want to see it too. I’m sure at some point, one day, there will be one.” […]
Paul Greengrass's historical epic opens with an anemic $3.25 million, becoming the latest film about the outlaw to fall flat.
EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Emmy winner and five-time Golden Globe nominee Jeff Daniels has been set to lead comedy The Reception, about a chaotic Scottish wedding. Trudie Styler is directing for her and Celine Rattray’s banner Maven Screen Media and Piers Tempest’s Tempo Productions. Beta Cinema is launching international sales at this week’s TIFF market. CAA Media […]
The live-action series will hit Netflix in 2027.
Alan Dean Foster famously expanded the universes of famous, cinematic sci-fi worlds but never made a movie. Here's his reasoning why.
Summiting the North Side of Everest and skiing down was a feat. So was filming it. In the NatGeo documentary "Everest: The Other Side," we not only witness ski-mountaineer Jim Morrison's athletic heroism, but also Jimmy Chin's filmmaking prowess. This could be an Oscar contender.
TIFF: Peter Farrelly continues his reign of making audience-delighting hits for the TIFF crowd, but this one pulls its punches a bit.
More details are coming to light about the 78th Emmy Awards ahead of the September 14 ceremony which will be broadcast live from the Peacock Theater on NBC and Peacock. Jesse Collins confirmed on Thursday that the show will honor Dolly Parton, who died recently at the age of 80. Deadline hears that the tribute […]
The Big Valley helped turn Lee Majors into a star, but before that, he appeared in a different genre-defining Western TV show.
Landecker co-stars in Chris Rock's <i>Misty Green</i>, about an award-winning actress coping with the demeaning audition gauntlet.
SUNDAY AM WRITETHRU, after Saturday AM post: Well, it’s clear, the summer moviegoing pace is over at the box office with fall distractions setting in as the entire weekend at $83.4M (per Rentrak), -44% off from a year ago ($124.5M) when Warner Bros/New Line opened Conjuring Last Rights to a franchise high of $84M. Warner […]
Jonathan Levine directs the inspiring sports story that opens in theaters from Paramount and Skydance Sports on Christmas Day.
The full trailer for Peacock’s Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, which arrives Oct. 15 on the streamer, has been released. From A24 and creator Brad Caleb Kane, Crystal Lake stars Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees, a single mother who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically […]
EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Dyon “Mojo” Brooks (aka Mojo Brookzz) has announced that his debut special, I Know You Lying, is set to premiere globally on Netflix on October 6. No word on what Brooks discusses in the special. Filmed at Atlanta’s Center Stage Theatre in December 2025, it’s directed by Mike “Homeless Pimp” Lavin and produced by 3 […]
Back in 1996, the biggest sci-fi movies ranged from action spectaculars to gonzo comedies. Here are our picks for the top five.
Everything and nothing seems to happen in this curiously inert action drama, which stars Mahershala Ali as a philosophical Black Muslim hitman trying to raise three children after the death of his wife. The concept itself not without precedent — Forrest Whitaker calmly practised Tai Chi and composed haikus in between Mafia jobs in Jim […]
The <i>Freaks and Geeks</i> star first announced his involvement with the theme park-based animated film back in 2022.
The new sequel has been even more harshly panned than the 1998 original. But it wasn't made to be high art — it was made to celebrate sisterhood
Hey Hollywood, stop giving us sequels we didn't ask for to movies that opened way too long ago for us to care.
TIFF: The director tells IndieWire that turning the celebrated one-woman play into a feature film with multiple locations, characters, and some extremely demanding scenes was exactly the kind of challenge she loves. Plus: a major star.
Antaan is a mysterious extraterrestrial character on Lanterns played by an actor that fans of one of HBO's best shows certainly recognize.
The Philippine New Wave filmmaker's first narrative feature is a gorgeous, frustrating, addictive mediation on grief and national history.
The full trailer for Peacock's <i>Friday The 13th</i> prequel makes it clear that there's something a little off about local grieving mother Pam Voorhees.
Peacock is reviving the Friday the 13th franchise with Crystal Lake, a prequel series focused on Pamela Voorhees. Watch the trailer right here.
Chris Rock's pitiless take on Hollywood's ability to crush souls works best as a showcase for its lead — a British actor who absolutely kills it
Jimmy Kimmel's interview with the Texas Democrat has been viewed almost 8 million times.
Sergio Leone is the first name cinephiles think of when discussing spaghetti westerns, but these are the best in the genre from other filmmakers.
Widow's Bay star Kate O'Flynn makes the most of Mike Leigh's self-declared final film, the gentle heartbreaker Tender Loving Care.
TIFF: As the Sundance winner readies for its fall release, writer/director Araújo and star Gemma Chan tell IndieWire how they ensured their revelatory child star Mason Reeves had the best time possible making her first film.
Leonard Nimoy is most remembered for his time on Star Trek, but he also had a celebrated career in TV Westerns before pivoting to sci-fi.
TIFF: The magic of the film lies in the way it elegantly tackles the idea that having kids is the only “normal” way for someone to be.
The Jeff Goldblum-hosted second season premiere of <i>Saturday Night Live</i>'s British branch aired yesterday.
Director Mary Mazzio tells IndieWire about putting the story of the first all-women's team at the America's Cup before the world's harshest critics.
After a period of lying low, the actor and filmmaker returned to the public eye this summer with two hit movies, The Invite and I Want Your Sex . She talks about her creative and personal rebirth
There were multiple connections between Gilligan's Island star Alan Hale Jr. and John F. Kennedy, including this show that Hale Jr. guest-starred on.
Here is what's happening on TV from Sunday, September 13 through Saturday, September 19.
In Star Trek, Earth is a member of the United Federation of Planets. Here are the requirements a world must reach in order to join the organization.