Movies

I was so excited when I first heard the rumor last month that Kate Winslet might be playing Sméagol’s mother in The Hunt for Gollum, and now it seems like it’s actually happening! Her character’s name, “Marigol,” just fits with Sméagol and Déagol – you know, the poor cousin Gollum killed for the Ring. It’s a really clever connection, and it makes me think we’re going to see a lot more of Gollum’s life before he was corrupted by the Ring. It seems like this movie is really going to focus on the Stoors and their story, which I think is fantastic!

Spielberg’s new science fiction thriller, Disclosure Day, depicts a global crisis that erupts when undeniable evidence of alien life is revealed. The film focuses on how people and organizations react to this shocking discovery, and the resulting fear and chaos.

A key part of what makes The White Lotus so compelling is its willingness to show unexpected events, like guests checking out or even characters dying. These unpredictable moments, and the way the show examines people’s behavior within a limited environment, are central to its appeal. Because the first three seasons have featured these kinds of twists, viewers expect the fourth season to follow suit.

A preview of the upcoming horror film Werwulf was shown at CinemaCon, giving audiences their first look at Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a werewolf. Set in 13th-century England, the movie centers around a rural village plagued by a terrifying werewolf. Staying true to his style, director Robert Eggers will feature dialogue spoken entirely in Middle English for historical authenticity.

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility will premiere on October 16th. Directed by Georgia Oakley (known for Blue Jean), the movie stars Daisy Edgar-Jones (Twisters) and Esme Creed-Miles (Hanna) as the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne. Caitríona Balfe (Outlander) plays their mother, and the sisters’ love interests are portrayed by George MacKay (1917), Frank Dillane (Urchin), and Herbert Nordrum (The Worst Person in the World), playing Edward Ferrars, John Willoughby, and Colonel Brandon respectively.

While at CinemaCon, the team at Screen Rant saw some new footage during a presentation from Universal and Focus Features. Here’s a description of what was shown:

Created by Lee Sung Jin, the darkly comedic drama Beef became a huge hit for Netflix when it launched in 2023. The show stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong and centers on two strangers whose lives fall apart after a simple road rage encounter. Critics loved the series, especially the acting and writing.

At last year’s CinemaCon, Universal Studios generated a lot of excitement with previews of its upcoming films, including the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, the next chapter in the Wicked story, Wicked For Good, and the already popular Jurassic World Rebirth.

The story continues in 1949, two years after the original, with Japan attempting to rebuild and move past the trauma of war and giant monsters. But peace doesn’t last long, as a fully recovered Godzilla reappears – bigger, stronger, and posing a new threat to the recovering country.

The horror series, which first aired in 2022 and centers around people stuck in a strange town, has slowly built a dedicated fanbase and even impressed Stephen King. Before season 4 began, the show was renewed for another season, but it was also announced that season 5 will be the final one.