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Everything You Need To Remember About ‘Rocky IV’ Before You See ‘Creed II’ By Fred Topel/Nov. 19, 2018 9:00 am EST Most sequels still exist as standalone entries in the continuing adventures of their heroes. Sure, some Marvel movies and Star Wars build on the history of the franchise, and may reference events of recent sequels, but it’s very rare for a spin-off series to make a direct sequel to a decades-old entry from its base series....

Fan Bingbing Emerges From Disappearance To Star In Jessica Chastain’s ‘355’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/April 11, 2019 3:30 pm EST It’s been six months since international superstar Fan Bingbing emerged from her sudden disappearance amid a tax evasion scandal. But with the Chinese film industry all but turning their back on her, she may as well still be missing from the spotlight. However, Fan will soon be making her big-screen return in Jessica Chastain’s highly anticipated spy thiller, as part of the 355 cast....

James Cameron Is Still Dedicated To Making 3D Movies For The Foreseeable Future By Chris Evangelista/May 30, 2018 3:30 pm EST 3D may be rapidly losing popularity and theaters, but James Cameron is still convinced that this technology is the future of cinema. The director helped revive 3D technology with his groundbreaking, lavish 2009 sci-fi film Avatar, but unfortunately, few films has lived up to the potential of 3D since then....

Netflix Is Saving Your ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Data…Kind Of Like A ‘Black Mirror’ Episode By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 13, 2019 4:00 pm EST In a move that, honestly, we all should’ve seen coming, it looks like Netflix saved everyone’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch answers. The streaming service has been mining all that data ever since the choose-your-own-adventure dropped, and they’re being tight-lipped about how long they plan to hang onto it. While this may seem relatively harmless, all things considered, there’s a certain invasion of privacy angle here that seems like it would be right at home in, well…a Black Mirror episode....

New Blu-Ray Releases: ‘Suspiria’, ‘Bad Times At The El Royale’, ‘Crimson Peak’, ‘Notorious’, ‘Judgment Night’ By Chris Evangelista/Jan. 22, 2019 8:00 am EST As the first month of the new year draws to a close, it’s time to break out the latest Blu-rays you should check out. What better way to pass these cold days than staying inside and watching Blu-rays? This week, we have a look at the Suspiria remake, the ambitious Bad Times at the El Royale, Guillermo del Toro’s new cult classic Crimson Peak, Alfred Hitchcock’s fantastic thriller Notorious, and the great ’90s flick Judgment Night....

By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 25, 2019 1:30 pm EST Ron Howard is the latest filmmaker to land a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix. The streaming giant took on his latest film, Hillbilly Elegy, for a whopping $45 million after a competitive bidding situation in which Netflix nearly doubled the offers of its rivals.Deadline reports that Hillbilly Elegy, directed by Howard and penned by The Shape of Water scribe Vanessa Taylor, has been picked up by Netflix in a $45 million deal....

The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 174 - The State Of Video On Demand By Slashfilmcast/Feb. 6, 2012 2:39 pm EST The /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file....

The Best TV Shows & Movies Leaving Netflix In November 2018 By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 24, 2018 3:00 pm EST November is coming – a month full of voting, chilly weather, and all the turkey you can stand. It’s also a time for several titles to leave Netflix, because that’s the way it goes. This month, you can say goodbye to a Steven Spielberg classic, a feel-good film, a creepy movie about a haunted mirror, an underrated sequel, and a dramedy about people losing their jobs....

The Morning Watch: ‘Aquaman’ 16-Bit Fight Scene, ‘Apollo 11’ Moon Landing Breakdown & More By Ethan Anderton/March 13, 2019 5:00 am EST The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, watch one of Aquaman’s best fight sequence recreated in a classic 16-bit style video game....

VOTD: Fanmade ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ Reboot Trailer Takes The Dramatic Approach By Ethan Anderton/March 15, 2019 6:00 am EST You’ve heard the story all about how Will Smith’s life got flipped turned upside down. But now we’d like to take a minute, just sit right here, to show you how The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air would have turned out if it was a serious cable drama instead of a network sitcom....

Watch: Spider-Ham Is The Star Of A Short Film In The ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Bonus Features By Ben Pearson/Feb. 18, 2019 4:00 pm EST Did you love the Looney Tunes-style appearance of Spider-Ham in Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? Do you want to see more of the wise-cracking Peter Porker, but don’t want to wait until a potential sequel or spin-off? Good news: Spider-Ham is back in a new short film called “Caught in a Ham” that will be on the Spider-Verse bonus features....

‘Annabelle Comes Home’ Early Buzz: That Killer Doll Returns For More By Ben Pearson/June 24, 2019 2:26 pm EST Gary Dauberman has been one of the key creative forces responsible for building out James Wan’s extended Conjuring Universe. He wrote the first two Annabelle movies – the first of which was widely derided, but the follow-up was seen as a significant improvement. Dauberman also wrote the third entry, Annabelle Comes Home, and that new film also marks his directorial debut....

‘Anything You Can Imagine’ Takes Readers On A Wonderful Journey Through Peter Jackson’s Middle-Earth By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 23, 2018 10:00 am EST It might sound hyperbolic, but Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is something of a minor miracle. Jackson and company were able to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy series into three massive, all-encompassing, emotionally-driven and wholly exciting movies. The original film trilogy would end in massive box office returns, Oscar glory, and an ever-lasting legacy....

/Filmcast Ep. 332 - The End Of The Tour By Slashfilmcast/Sept. 9, 2015 7:00 pm EST David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how you really need to just stick with Bojack Horseman, the debatable brilliance of Django Unchained, and the genre-defining career of Wes Craven. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play Now in your Browser:Subscribe to the /Filmcast:...

/Filmcast Ep. 65 - World’s Greatest Dad (GUEST: Anne Thompson From Indiewire) By Slashfilmcast/Sept. 1, 2009 8:09 pm EST In this week’s /Filmcast, Dave Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley reflect on Disney’s absorption of Marvel Entertainment, wonder if Terminator Salvation could be improved with some R-rated action, get excited about some action movie sequels, and assess the state of the Redbox legal battle. Special guest Anne Thompson from Indiewire joins us for this episode....

/Filmcast Ep. 87 - The Wolfman (GUEST: Dan Eckman, Director Of Mystery Team) By Slashfilmcast/Feb. 17, 2010 1:49 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In this week’s episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Adam Quigley discuss their thoughts on upcoming renditions of Akira and the Riddick franchise, lavish some love on Adam Reed’s Archer, and see the return of Adam Quigley’s much-loved “Shit movie of the week” segment....

‘Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki’ Trailer: Documentary Follows The Return Of An Anime Titan By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 15, 2018 5:30 am EST Two years after Japan first aired the documentary Never-Ending Man, U.S. audiences are finally getting the film following Hayao Miyazaki’s highly-anticipated return to filmmaking. The legendary anime filmmaker left a hole in the film world when he announced his retirement in 2013, but like many great creative minds, he just couldn’t stop working....

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Trailer Breaks Sony’s Record For Most YouTube Views In 24 Hours By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 20, 2019 10:00 am EST It turns out Spider-Man is feeling more than a little fine. The Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer views broke Sony Pictures’ records for the most YouTube hits in its first 24 hours, making it the studio’s biggest digital launch ever since the record set by Spider-Man: Homecoming....

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Featurette: What To Expect In Season 2 By Hoai-Tran Bui/Dec. 17, 2018 4:00 pm EST Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery will look bigger, grander, and more cinematic than ever, with the crew of the CBS All Access show aiming to make the series “look as good as any version of Star Trek that had come before it.” A new Star Trek Discovery featurette, released following the newest trailer for season 2, delves into the making of the more expensive-looking season as well as the new plot threads following the introduction of Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and what’s going on with young, bearded Spock (Ethan Peck)....

‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’ Trailer: The Story That Inspired ‘Serial’ Goes Back Under The Microscope By Chris Evangelista/Feb. 21, 2019 6:30 am EST In 1999, high school student Hae Min Lee was murdered. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was convicted of the crime, and the case faded into relative obscurity to the outside world. That all changed in 2014, when the podcast “Serial” brought the story to public attention, with hosts Sarah Koenig and her team asking: was Adnan Syed innocent?...