Why Marvel Villains Are Best When It’s Personal

A hero is only as good as its villain, right? Well, not necessarily. WhenIron Manwas released in 2008, it laid the foundation for what an MCU movie would become. Fun, colorful, charming, and not overly self-serious but serious enough that youre invested. But it also set the stage for memorable baddies withJeff Bridges Obadiah Stane. In the absence of his father, Obadiah has been a mentor and father-figure to the uber-rich playboy....

January 29, 2021 · 1 min · 137 words · Matthew Bowers

'The Underground Railroad': New Teaser from Barry Jenkins Turns Back the Clocks 'Benjamin Button' Style

Director/writerBarry Jenkinshas released yet another gorgeous teaser for his upcoming Amazon television showThe Underground Railroad. Jenkins released another new teaser forThe Underground Railroadon Monday via his preferred platform of Vimeo. Previously, theMoonlightdirector treated eager fans to ateaser spotlighting Brittell’s gorgeous score. In addition to the new teaser shared by Jenkins, Mbedu shared a new image fromThe Underground RailroadonTwitter. Mbedu captioned the photo with, “America… Through Cora Randall’s eyes.” Image via Amazon Studios/Vimeo...

January 25, 2021 · 1 min · 104 words · Alexander Hess

Anna Paquin on Bringing the Delicious Dramedy 'Flack' to Amazon Prime

ANNA PAQUIN: Thats just how it is. Wed been developing this show for years. My business partners, my husband, and I read these scripts six or seven years ago. DLW__Flack_180415_089.NEF This is how its evolved. We knew we would find a home. We were like, Okay, cool, so were home. Image via Pop TV And we now have an entire second season for you to air that is gift wrapped....

January 19, 2021 · 3 min · 552 words · Robert White

'The Wilds' Breakout Mia Healey on Her Whirlwind Journey to Amazon and Bungee Jumping with Erana James

Im especially excited about this new edition ofCollider Ladies Nightfor a number of reasons. First off, Im obsessed with the new Amazon seriesThe Wilds. Heres how she put it: It was early on, and Im so grateful for that. It was very surprising, just fresh out the gate. I think I just came out of drama school, all guns blazing, just so eager and excited. And thankfully this job, which has just been the best job, landed....

January 17, 2021 · 1 min · 177 words · Charles Mcneil

When Do Marvel Actors See Scripts? Elizabeth Olsen Pulls Back the Curtain on Being an MCU Supporting Player

So what exactly happens when youre plotting a course through one of the biggest film franchises out there? Heres how Olsen described it: Ultron, I remember that being pretty specific. And so I remember having a little chunk of time off in between finishing the film in London. Image via Marvel And, sure enough, that did wind up happening. They pay for your time to do press. Marvel is a really lovely company to work for....

January 17, 2021 · 2 min · 228 words · John Adams

'The Wilds' Season 2: Mia Healey Teases When Production Might Start and Her Hopes for Shelby & Toni

The one good thing about jumping intoThe Wildsa couple of weeks late? I started Season 1 of the Amazon series knowing that it was already renewed. The WildsmarkedMia Healeys very first screen credit and she certainly made the most of it. Image via Amazon I must have been sleeping when it was happening in America. I woke up and everyone was going crazy about Season 2 and I was like, What?...

January 16, 2021 · 2 min · 245 words · Alexandra Weber

'WandaVision': Elizabeth Olsen Confirms that Wanda Still Has a Sokovian Accent (& Explains Why You Don't Hear It)

After all, Wanda and her twin brother Pietro (Aaron Taylor Johnson) grew up there. However, when we reunite with the character inAvengers: InfinityWar, that accent is gone! Wandas accent disappeared with purpose and also - its not totally gone. And then all of a sudden, all these different characters had to speak it in different films. [Laughs] So the Sokovian accent took a lot of time. It hasnt gone anywhere....

January 16, 2021 · 1 min · 125 words · Gene Dean

50 Essential Action Movies Every Serious Film Fan Should See

In 2019, we shared our list of the100 Essential Movies. And most of all, we hope you have fun with these movies. They’re a blast! For better or worse, this is theRobin Hoodagainst which all otherRobin Hoods are made and judged. And when you throw in the beautiful technicolor, you have a classic thats still vibrant and captivating. Its a truly unprecedented moment that resulted in one of the most memorable theatrical experiences in history....

January 15, 2021 · 1 min · 206 words · Mitchell James

‘WandaVision’ Cast & Character Guide: Get Up to Speed on the Marvel Show

WandaVision, the first honest-to-goodness Marvel Studios television series, has just premiered on Disney+. As their evil-thwarting adventures together continued, their romantic relationship blossomed. Still, she understands that theres something simmering underneath the idyllic town. When he returned forAvengers: Infinity War, his bio-mechanical heart fully belonged to Wanda. Since then we havent seen him. But how is he back? Image via Disney+/Marvel Studios And what, exactly, is going on with the TV sitcom premise?...

January 15, 2021 · 2 min · 216 words · Zachary Bailey

Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' TV Show Synopsis Is Officially Revealed

Finally, the official synopsis for Amazon’sThe Lord of the Ringstelevision series has been revealed. Fans have been vaguely aware of the plot details like the fact it would be a prequel toJ.R.R. Tolkien’sThe HobbitandLord of the Ringstrilogy for the expansive series sinceit was first announced backin 2017. Image via New Line Cinema This week, Tolkien siteThe One Ringrevealed a confirmed synopsis for Amazon’sLord of the Rings. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J....

January 13, 2021 · 1 min · 153 words · Devin Ortiz

'WandaVision': Wanda & Vision's Relationship in the MCU & Beyond, Explained

On January 15, the very unique Marvel television showWandaVisionwill finally premiere on Disney+. Now, theseformer Avengers are a happily married couplewho now live in the pleasant suburban community of Westview. Together, they will have to figure out what exactly is going on and how they can fight it. Image via Disney+ Wanda and Vision have been through a lot, both on the page and onscreen. She’s a witch! He’s an advanced android!...

January 12, 2021 · 2 min · 417 words · Charles Roberts

Owen Wilson & Salma Hayek Question the Nature of Their Reality in Amazon's 'Bliss' Trailer

Plus, it starsOwen WilsonandSalma Hayek. What’s not to love? And what if you were able to move between the simulation and reality with ease? Image via Amazon Studios This is exactly the situation Greg (Wilson) finds himself in when he meets Isabel (Hayek). Wilson is poised for a major comeback in 2021 with the arrival ofDisney+ seriesLokilater in the year. AddingBlissto Wilson’s comeback (of sorts) line-up definitely sweetens the deal....

January 12, 2021 · 1 min · 138 words · John Andrade

'One Night in Miami' Unveils New Trailer as Amazon Sets Awards Strategy Ahead of Golden Globes

The cast is uniformly excellent, with Goree and Odom Jr. being the standouts in my book. I didn’t love the first trailer Amazon released. Watch the new trailer below, and let me know how you think it stacks up to theold trailer. Image via TIFF

January 4, 2021 · 1 min · 45 words · Raymond Garcia