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As far as imagination goes,Piece by Pieceis visually and creatively spectacular. It marriesdocumentary filmmaking— which is very traditional here — with a remarkable LEGO animation style. When I saw this was a documentary about Pharrell Williams, I was initially surprised. Turning the renowned producer’s life story into a LEGO animated film was ambitious, to say the least. But director Morgan Neville, the team of animators, and writers — Neville, Oscar Vazquez, Aaron Wickenden, and Jason Zeldes — do a phenomenal job creating something fun with the pieces of Williams’ life, even if some of those pieces don’t all work....

Although thePirates of the Caribbeanmovies were never airtight when it came to plotting, this doesn’t make one irritating plot hole fromAt World’s Endany easier to excuse. 2003’sThe Curse of the Black Pearlwas an unlikely hit. Pirates movies had historically underperformed throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, with studios left reeling by costly flops such asCutthroat IslandandPirates: The Movie. As such, it was a welcome shock whenthe originalPirates of the Caribbeanmovienot only succeeded at the box office but also became an unlikely critical hit....

Following the strong early reactions toMufasa: The Lion King, predicting the film’s Rotten Tomatoes score using the franchise’s history, howDisney’s live-action remakeshave performed, and more factors bring a surprising result. The 2024 film is a prequel and sequel to 2019’s live-actionThe Lion Kinghelmed by Jon Favreau. This time, Barry Jenkins was behind the virtual camera and responsible for all the major creative decisions that went into the animated movie. And while there was initially some skepticism around ifMufasawas a good idea, the early signs suggest it’s a step up for the franchise....

Samuel L. Jackson’s 2012 Western movie co-star thinks the oft-snubbed actor should have received an Oscar for his performance in the Quentin Tarantino film. The veteran film star seems like he should have a whole trophy-case full of Academy Awards by now, but to date,Jackson has received only one in-competition Oscar nomination, his single trophy coming in 2021 when he received an honorary award for his body of work. The list of Jackson movies that should have earned him an Oscar, or at least a nomination, is very long indeed....

Solo Levelinghas been one of the most anticipated anime adaptations in recent years, bringing the beloved manhwa to life with stunning animation and action-packed sequences. However, as the series progresses, certain changes from the original material have sparked debate among fans. Episode 8 of season 2, in particular, made a very big alteration that has drawn attention, especially regarding its portrayal of Japan’s involvement in Korea’s struggles. This change has left fans questioning the intent behind the adaptation and whether it compromises the manhwa’s original tone....

Marvel Comics’ multiverse contains an infinite number of parallel realities that tweak or completely change what fans have become accustomed to in Earth-616 continuity, withSpider-Man Noirbeing one such alternate character that puts a hard-boiled twist on a friendly neighborhood hero. In a new set of cosplay photos,Spider-Man Noir gets the live-action design he deserves, proving that Nicolas Cage’s upcoming television series can work in the real world. Previously dressing as a Spider-Man in plain clothes, wearing only a mask to hide his identity, the redesigned Spider-Man fromMarvel’s Spider-Mangame, and even a few DC Comics characters, like abrooding comic-accurate Robin, gritty Red Hood, and creepy Joker, Jaden clearly has the right skills to continue his cosplay journey, with each new design topping the last....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forStar Trek: Lower Decks, season 5, episode 3, “The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel.“Star Trek: Voyagerhad some bizarre storylines, andStar Trek: Lower Decks' final season shows a fate that the crew of the USS Voyager could easily have experienced.Every season ofStar Trek: Voyagerhad at least one story that felt like it was something out of a fever dream, and while that wasn’t unique toVoyager, it was the show that delved deep into the bag of weirdness more often than other franchise projects....

The second episode ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhas given the fastest alien in the galaxy its first live-action appearance in almost 40 years. Following the release ofReturn of the Jedi, theStar Warsfranchise continued to explore the galaxy far, far away with spinoff properties, from the continued issues of Marvel’sStar Warscomics to the animated seriesStar Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3POand the live-actionEwoksmovies. TheEwoksmovies added fascinating lore to the Forest Moon of Endor, revealing new species, cultures, and even the first live-actionNightsister Witch of Dathomir....

The Duffer Brothers admitStranger Thingsseason 5’s plan isn’t finalized yet, explaining that a 2025 release window is still “quite the push.” Netflix has announced thatStranger Thingsseason 5will be released in 2025, with the eight-episode season marking the end of the popular sci-fi horror mystery on the platform. Filming began on June 21, 2025 and wrapped on June 20, 2025, the year-long production schedule indicating just how massive the last episodes of the series are going to be....

The Best Picture race at the 2025Oscarsis coming into focus. The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, were created by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1929, and celebrate the artistic achievement of each year’s films in a variety of categories including acting, directing, editing, costume design, sound design, and more. The Oscar that is perhaps the most prestigious is the Best Picture award, which celebrates what Academy voters have deemed to be the best film of the year....

Warning! Spoilers for Rings of Power season 2, episode 5 ahead! The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 has basically just confirmed which Númenorean is doomed to become one of Sauron’s Ringwraiths. These monsters are a vital part of Tolkien’sLord of the Rings, known to be cloaked in back and desire for nothing but the service of their master. Aragorn told the Hobbits that the nine Ringwraiths (or Nazgûl) had once been Men but that Sauron’s Rings of Power corrupted their spirits until their humanity was lost entirely....

Harry Potterstar Tom Felton joins Katherine Waterston for the upcoming comedy movieFackham Hall. Felton famously played Draco Malfoy in the original eightHarry Pottermovies, whileWaterson played the American Auror Tina Goldstein inFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themand its two sequels. Since last playing Malfoy, Felton has appeared in several projects, includingRise of the Planet of the Apesand The CW’sThe Flashseries. PerVariety,Felton, Damian Lewis, and Ben Radcliffe have joined Fackham Hall’s cast, which already included Waterston,Thomasin McKenzie, and Emma Laird....

Whether Marleyan, Eldian, or otherwise, the soldiers inAttack on Titanare some of the strongest and most resilient individuals in any anime series, facing monumental threats on a daily basis and risking their own lives to guard both their comrades and innocent humans from danger. Each of these heroes has their own distinctive fighting style and moral code, but they are all united under a common goal: protecting the world from man-eating Titans....