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Concept art from the original script for Star Wars Episode IX

Robert Balkovich

Original Star Wars 9 Concept Art Puts Finn, Rose, And Poe On The Frontlines

More concept art from Colin Trevorrow's version of Star Wars: Episode IX has surfaced, and it bears a striking resemblance to current events. Here's a look at the role that Finn, Rose, and Poe could have had in the final chapter's climactic battle.

Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Kaitlyn Bernard as Alec and Abigail in The Healer

Zach Lisabeth

A Movie You've Probably Never Heard Of Is Crushing It On Netflix Right Now

You never can predict what film is going to pop on Netflix, and the latest chart-climber is certainly a surprise. The Healer jumped all the way to number one on the streamer's daily rankings, proving once again that the time is always right for a little light romantic dramedy.

Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in Justice League

Zach Lisabeth

The Real Reason Wonder Woman's Patty Jenkins Didn't Direct Justice League

How come Zack Snyder was tapped to direct Justice League and not 'Wonder Woman' helmer Patty Jenkins?

Both Beths are captured on the Rick and Morty season 4 finale

Zach Lisabeth

The Video Game References You Missed On Rick And Morty's Season 4 Finale

Considering all the dangling plot threads that creators Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland endeavored to resolve in just under 30 minutes, it's a real accomplishment that they managed to keep rattling off the series' trademark cultural allusions at a record pace.

AJ Caulfield

We Now Know Who The New Batwoman Will Be

Just weeks after Australian actress Ruby Rose made the announcement that she was departing from Batwoman after just one season in the title role, word has broken about who will replace Kate Kane. Apparently, a brand-new character will become the next Batwoman on the CW superhero series.

Steve Carell as General Mark Naird on Space Force

Zach Lisabeth

Will There Be A Space Force Season 2?

The final episode of Space Force season did the thing that all good season finales do: It reached a satisfying conclusion, while opening up new questions to be answered on a potential second season. So, will there be another season of the Netflix series?

AJ Caulfield

We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 5 Of The Free Film Festival

Tuesday, June 2 marks the fifth day of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, the first-ever global digital film festival ... featuring content co-curated by 21 prolific festivals from around the world ... streamed entirely for free on YouTube. Here's the day-five line-up.

Rick flying and punching through the air while fighting Phoenixperson on the Rick and Morty season 4 finale

Pauli Poisuo

The Ending Of Rick And Morty Season 4 Explained

Rick and Morty season 4 has reached its end, and wubba lubba dub dub, what an ending "Star Mort: Rickturn of the Jerri" was. Here's the ending of Rick and Morty season 4 explained.

Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Karen Fukuhara and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in Suicide Squad.

Abbey White

Suicide Squad Was Supposed To Be Completely Different Than What You Saw

A director's cut of Suicide Squad would be much different than what we saw on screen.

AJ Caulfield

First Look At IDW Publishing's Owen And Stephen King Adaptation Sleeping Beauties #1 - Exclusive

IDW Publishing has shared with Looper an exclusive first look inside Sleeping Beauties #1.

Tea Leoni as Elizabeth McCord on Madam Secretary

Robert Balkovich

The Real Reason Madam Secretary Was Canceled

Although it had a strong run, Madam Secretary was canceled after six seasons. The many changes the show made in its truncated final season left viewers wondering why, exactly, CBS pulled the plug on Madam Secretary.

Mike Floorwalker

Marvel Studios Will Soon Regain Rights To Daredevil

With Marvel's TV arm all but totally phased out and the film branch now handling small-screen projects like the MCU-set Disney+ series, future television endeavors are expected to be much more intimately connected with the films. What does that mean for the heroes of Marvel's Netflix shows?

Christian Bale as the renegade Grammaton Cleric John Preston in Equilibrium

Zach Lisabeth

The One Sci-Fi Movie You Need To Watch Before It Leaves Netflix This Week

Start spreading the news: One of the most overlooked science-fiction films of the previous decade is lurking at the bottom of the Netflix heap, just waiting for you to watch it. The only catch is, you'll have to act fast.

AJ Caulfield

We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 4 Of The Free Film Festival

We Are One: A Global Film Festival is in full swing, having just kicked off its fourth day of festivities. From short films to full-length flicks to panels featuring Diego Luna and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, here's everything screening during day 4 of We Are One.

Robert Pattinson, who will portray Bruce Wayne in The Batman

Meg Bucholtz

Batman Fans Finally Got The News They've Been Waiting For

It's official: The Bat's back on. Principle photography for The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as the newest iteration of the vigilante, has been given the green light to resume in England. It had only just begun filming when it had to shift into hibernation back in March of 2020.

Sierra McCormick and Jake Horowitz as Fay and Jake in The Vast of Night

Zach Lisabeth

The Surprise Sci-Fi Movie That's Killing It On Amazon Prime Video

Amazon's Prime Video streaming service is carving out a little niche for itself as the premiere stop for quality sci-fi content. The Vast of Night, the surprise hit currently burning up the charts on Prime certainly fits into this pattern. Here's why you should check it out.

AJ Caulfield

We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 3 Of The Free Film Festival

It's the third day of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, the 10-day event streamed on YouTube during which programming co-curated by 21 film festivals from around the world screens — all while the organizers gather funds to benefit coronavirus relief efforts. Here's the schedule for day 3.

On Transmission: Claire Denis in Conversation with Olivier Assayas promo image

AJ Caulfield

We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 2 Of The Free Film Festival

The second day of the first-ever global digital film festival We Are One is here, and the selections screening throughout the day are sure to tickle at-home audiences' delights. Here's what day two has in store.

Mike Floorwalker

We Finally Know Whether Tenet Is A Secret Inception Sequel

In a recent conversation with Esquire, John David Washington — star of the upcoming brain-bender Tenet — was asked to address a few fan theories about the film. Perhaps the most compelling of these: that Tenet is a stealth sequel to Nolan's 2010 masterpiece Inception.

Patrick Phillips

The Real Reason Hugh Jackman Never Wore The Wolverine Suit

The Wolverine apparently doesn't feel the need to advertise. James Mangold, director of The Wolverine and Logan, has revealed the reason why Hugh Jackman never wore the traditional yellow and blue Wolverine suit.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Robert Balkovich

The Hilarious Reason The John Wick Movie Title Was Changed

While a different title wouldn't have affected the quality of the John Wick franchise.

John David Washington as the Protagonist in Tenet

Mike Floorwalker

The Movie Tradition Christopher Nolan Broke With Tenet

When you're making a movie as non-traditional as Tenet, you can be forgiven for throwing tradition out the window. Writer-director Christopher Nolan revealed that before production began on his latest, upcoming opus, he elected not to do something that he and virtually every other filmmaker does.

AJ Caulfield

We Are One: Everything Screening During Day 1 Of The Free Film Festival

We Are One: A Global Film Festival, an innovative digital event featuring programming co-curated by 21 prolific film festivals, begins today — Friday, May 29. And boy, are audiences in for a treat. Here's everything screening during day one of the festival.

Robert Sheehan as Klaus on The Umbrella Academy

Abbey White

The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Teasers Could Mean More Than You Think

Netflix has unveiled colorful new key art for The Umbrella Academy season 2, and the social media rollout has fans convinced it has a hidden meaning. Here's what the posters could really mean.

Mike Floorwalker

How The Mandalorian Just Changed The Rules Of The Golden Globes

You might want to rethink your attachment to that helmet, Mando. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced a few new rules governing the Golden Globe nomination process, one of which seems specifically intended to address one of last year's biggest hit series: The Mandalorian.

Ruby Rose as Batwoman on The CW's Batwoman

Nina Starner

Ruby Rose Breaks Silence On Batwoman Exit With Cryptic Message

Ruby Rose, who recently announced that she would leave the CW superhero series Batwoman after one season, has remained relatively quiet about her sudden departure. Following an official statement and a brief silence, Rose has now made another statement on Instagram.

AJ Caulfield

Henry Cavill Reportedly Returning As Superman — But There's A Catch

Word on the street is that Henry Cavill's Superman is in talks to fly the skies once more. However, if reports are to be believed, there's a pretty big catch that comes along with Cavill's purported comeback as the Man of Steel.