We’re about to go back even further in The Lord of the Rings timeline than ever before on the screen. The Second Age is calling, and you might need a quick refresher for the history of the mythology weaved by legendary author J.R.R. Tolkien. With, a timeline this rich and complex, it can be daunting …
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Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon shines the spotlight on House Targaryen around 200 years before the Daenerys stormed King’s Landing. And while the scope of the series may not be as broad as its predecessor just yet, there are still plenty of new characters to get …
Read More »Chainsaw Man: release window, voice cast, trailer and the latest news on anime’s next big thing
Few anime have captured the attention of millions quite as effortlessly as Chainsaw Man. From its 2018 manga debut through to the hype building up around its imminent 2022 anime arrival, audiences have fallen in love with the part-man, part-devil who could transform into chainsaws. Yes, the name is literal …
Read More »Upcoming Marvel movies and shows: Every new MCU release we know about
Remembering the full slate of upcoming Marvel movies and shows is quite the challenge. Kevin Feige announced a whole bunch of new projects at San Diego Comi-Con, revealing that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will bring Phase 4 to a close, while Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is set to launch …
Read More »Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and more talk us through the making-of Top Gun: Maverick
This Top Gun: Maverick article first appeared in the April 2022 issue of Total Film magazine. You can purchase a hard copy here (opens in new tab) or subscribe to the magazine (opens in new tab) and never miss another world-exclusive feature. For a sequel to a film built around …
Read More »How a brief House of the Dragon moment sets up another Game of Thrones spin-off
House of the Dragon may already have dropped a few Game of Thrones Easter eggs into the mix, but the prequel is also setting up another spin-off. And this time, we’re set to go back more than just 200 years into Westeros’ history. In House of the Dragon episode 1, …
Read More »How Better Call Saul avoided TVs history of disappointing finales – and made Breaking Bad even better
The Sopranos had its fade to black. Lost irritated its audience with a divisive finale. Better Call Saul had… well, we’ll get there. Point is, even the most beloved shows can be forever tainted by its closing chapter – no matter the quality of what came before. The Better Call …
Read More »Frances O’Connor on making a different kind of biopic with Brontë drama Emily
Frances O’Connor may be best known for her roles in movies like AI: Artificial Intelligence and Mansfield Park, but now the actor has turned her hand to writing and directing. Her feature debut is Emily, a dramatization of the life of Emily Brontë, the author of the 19th Century classic …
Read More »Avatar 2 release date, trailer, cast, sequels, and more
Avatar 2 is just months away – and considering how long it’s been in the works for, that’s not something to be taken lightly. It’s been over a decade since Avatar first arrived and wowed us all with its incredible visual effects: so here’s hoping the long-awaited sequel lives up …
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Kevin Feige steadily built the Infinity Saga over the course of a decade, with Avengers: Endgame dramatically bringing the epic tale to a close. By bidding goodbye to major players, the MCU cleared the way for brand new stories to be told. But ever since Endgame, Marvel’s output has been …
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