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Marvel's Avengers have access to some of the most powerful and destructive abilities in its entire comic book universe. While it may be difficult to imagine ever needing a defense in the face of such overwhelming powers, strength is nothing if it can't break through an opponent's defense. Which makes defensive abilities just as important.

Having incredible destructive power is great when fighting supervillains, but the ability to obliterate an entire planet isn't exactly the most useful when it comes to saving civilians, or even protecting oneself. When Marvel villains are just as strong as the heroes, The Avengers' best defensive powers and abilities are the ones that guarantee heroes and civilians are able to survive a world at war.

Spider-Man's Spider-Sense Amazing Fantasy #15 by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Stan Goldberg, and Artie Simek

One of the best ways to avoid taking damage is to simply avoid being hit. Spider-Man...

There’s arguably no bigger existential threat to the Marvel Universe than Galactus, and a new novel is now adapting the Fantastic Four story that first introduced him. This isn’t the first adaption of this story, nor will it likely be the last, but there’s a good reason for that, as it remains one of the most influential Marvel tales ever told.

Marvel has just announced a new prose novel, Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus, written by James Lovegrave, adapting the classic Fanatastic Four comic arc of the same name, the Galactus trilogy.

The original story appeared in The Fantastic Four (vol 1) #48-50 – written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby – and arguably, there is no better comic to adapt than this seminal text of the Marvel Universe that could have only come from Lee, Kirby, and the creative minds of Marvel during the 1960s.

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After getting laid off, Tory gets roped into bartending at a local bar during Hanukkah where she connects with the patrons.

Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff and Marc Summers star in the new, original Countdown to Christmas movie, Hanukkah On The Rocks on Hallmark Channel. Read on to find out more about the movie and its cast and see some images taken on the film set.

Hanukkah On The Rocks on Hallmark Channel Photo: Stacey Farber, Cora Matheson

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Hallmark has released details of its Countdown to Christmas 2024 movie, Hanukkah on the Rocks. Starring Stacey Farber, Daren Kagasoff, and Marc Summers, the movie tells the story of Tory (Farber), who gets laid off from her job and gets roped into bartending at a local bar during Hanukkah.

According to TV Insider, Tory is a corporate lawyer,...

Some of the Fantastic Fours oldest enemies are set to appear in an upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man story, sporting a horrifying new feature, as the Moloids are reinvented with terrifying new teeth. Often misunderstood in the mainstream Marvel Universe, this incarnation of the classic subterranean species may actually be a major threat.

The cover for Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #14 written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Marco Checchetto has revealed a new look at the reinvention of classic Fantastic Four villains the Moloids, who now sport horrifically sharp teeth.

The issue promises to continue to pit Peter Parker and Harry Osborn against this worlds Sinister Six, which, most notably, includes a version of the Mole Man, the Fantastic Four supervillain who traditionally uses the Moloids as his main army suggesting a more dangerous iteration of these familiar foes.

Classic Marvel Monsters The Moloids Get A Major Overhaul In The Ultimate Universe Moloids, Next...

The Infinity Stones are by far some of the most powerful items in the Marvel Universe. They have the ability to rewrite reality and grant the user near unlimited power. As such, there have been plenty of attempts to hide these stones due to how dangerous they are, but they're always found again. The stones have been scattered across the universe and held by Earth's mightiest heroes, but no matter where they are, someone always finds them.

The Infinity Stones were originally part of the first being in existence, who is known as Nemesis. After her death, the stones were scattered across the universe and eventually found by the elders of the universe. The majority of the elders were unaware of the Infinity Stones' true purpose or power, and it was Thanos who first tried to gather them in Avengers Annual #7 by Jim Starlin and Josef Rubinstein.

Despite his defeat,...

Every superhero in the Fantastic Four plays an integral role in the team, but there's one member whose role is more crucial than the rest. The Invisible Woman may not be the leader like Reed Richards, yet one story proves that Marvel's First Family would cease to be if it weren't for her. The Fantastic Four can't function as a team without Sue Storm, therefore confirming that she's the team's most important member.

In What If? #42, entitled "What If Susan Richards Had Died in Childbirth?", by Peter B. Gillis, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, and Janice Chiang, an alternate storyline is revealed for the events of Fantastic Four Annual #6 by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Sinnott, and Sam Rosen, in which the Invisible Woman is giving birth to Franklin Richards but requires Element X from the Negative Zone to protect him from her body's cosmic rays. Normally, the Fantastic Four retrieve it...

Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness will travel down the Witches Road when Agatha All Along debuts on Disney+ in a few days. However, the actor is already thinking about her character's next move when her upcoming journey is complete.

Speaking to GamesRadar+, Hahn said that she would like to see Agatha team up with The Fantastic Four in an upcoming MCU project, since the witch made her comic book debut alongside Marvel's First Family in 1969. "I would love to play with that cast," she said. "They are all incredible. And Matt Shakman, who is incredible too, he's directing the film and did all of WandaVision. I'm very excited for that movie."

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Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness is returning in her own Disney+ series, Agatha All Along, giving the witch a chance to meet some popular MCU villains.

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Agatha Harkness is set to star in her own Disney+ spinoff series, Agatha All Along, which kicks off with a two-episode premiere on September 18. The Marvel Cinematic Universe series stars Kathryn Hahn, a fan-favorite villain from WandaVision, as she awakens from the Scarlet Witch's spell and discovers that her magical abilities are gone. Desperate to regain her power, Agatha puts together a coven of witches and embarks on a journey down the Witches' Road, hoping to restore her strength. However, things turn out to be much more difficult than she thought, as Agatha faces off against an old colleague and enemy, Rio Vidal, played by Parks and Recreation's Aubrey Plaza.

Before her appearance in the acclaimed Disney+ series WandaVision, Agatha Harkness wasn't a particularly well-known character. For most of her history in Marvel Comics, she played a supporting role in other characters' stories, never starring in her own solo title before her live-action debut.

Phoenix and Cyclops is about as classic a Marvel couple as it gets, and a new cosplay collaboration shows off just how amazing they are together. Scott and Jean are a couple with decades upon decades of messy history, but theyve come out the other end stronger than ever, making this cosplay celebration all the more appropriate.

Nathan Weir (@nate.k.weir) has posted a fantastic cosplay of himself as Cyclops alongside @itsrosemoon as Phoenix. Weir is wearing a pitch-perfect version of Jim Lees Cyclops design from the legend's run on X-Men, while Moon is resplendent in Jean Greys most iconic costume, Dave Cockrums classic green and gold Phoenix look.

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The two looks didnt exist at the same time in the comics, but theyre perfect for what this cosplay features: each characters most iconic look. Weir also credits @shutter.

Hawkeye didn't start out as a hero, he originally targeted Iron Man but eventually joined the Avengers. Despite his lack of superhuman abilities, Hawkeye has proven to be a dedicated and invaluable Avenger. Captain America has always had Hawkeye's best interests at heart, keeping a close eye on his former criminal past.

Hawkeye has been a staple among Earths Mightiest Heroes ever since he first joined the Avengers. Like many of his fellow heroes, Clint Barton didnt exactly start out on the right side of the law, but hes since proven himself to be a true hero despite a lack of actual superhuman abilities. Even so, there are many who still question his usefulness to the team even among his fellow Avengers.

Hawkeye and the Curse of the Crimson Crown by Chris Giarusso a short story featured in 2009's Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #1 finds the Avenging Archer excluded from yet another...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has enlisted the talent of yet another great actor in Giancarlo Esposito, known for his work in Vince Gilligan's Breaking Bad universe, The Mandalorian, and recent films like Abigail. The actor has officially joined the MCU in an undisclosed role, which he has hinted will have major ramifications on the future of the franchise.

Esposito is one actor whom MCU fans have wanted in the franchise for years, with several roles being offered up for the star to bring to life. From important mutants to cosmic beings who could change the face of the MCU forever, these are the most likely roles for Giancarlo Esposito to play.

Professor Charles Xavier Will Play A Major Role In The McU's Future

Related This Pre-mcu Marvel Movie Has One of the Most Iconic Opening Scenes Ever Blade is eventually coming to the MCU, but it'll have to top...

From Professor Xavier to Cyclops to Jean Grey, the iconic, "To me, my X-Men," phrase holds deep significance and leadership across generations. The evolution of this rallying cry reflects character growth and pivotal moments in X-Men lore, from Xavier's initial call to Scott's newfound control over his powers. Whether it's Kitty Pryde leading the Days of Future Past X-Men or Emma Frost resurrecting Professor X and Magneto, the phrase symbolizes unity, power, and change.

There is arguably no phrase in X-Men lore more iconic than, "To me, my X-Men!" Ever since its first appearance on-panel in 1963, the slogan has been repeated across the entirety of the franchise in all mediums (especially comics). It seems to have gained a newfound popularity and attention thanks to the title of the premiere episode of Disney's X-Men '97.

Now, a new generation of fans are discovering just how rooted and integral this one...

Iron Man and Magneto have a deep-seated rivalry that stems from their respective legacies of weapons creation. The Master of Magnetism's attack on Cape Citadel marked the beginning of the strained relationship between these Marvel icons. While both seek redemption, Iron Man and Magneto must confront their pasts and work together to repair their reputations.

Warning: Spoilers for The Invincible Iron Man #17

Iron Man is one of Marvel Comics’ premier heroes, meaning he’s faced his fair share of powerful opponents, including Magneto of the X-Men. With their individual skill sets making them natural rivals, Tony Stark and Erik Lehnsherr have found themselves on the opposite sides of the battlefield on more than one occasion. But the strained relationship between Iron Man and Magneto began long before the two ever faced off.

The Invincible Iron Man #17 by Gerry Duggan, Patch Zircher, Bryan Valenza, and Vc’s Joe Caramagna sends Tony...

X-Men: The Animated Series featured the Savage Land, a prehistoric place where the heroes face dinosaurs and other threats. In the episodes, Professor Xavier mysteriously regains the use of his legs temporarily as he and Magneto lose their mutant abilities. While the show seems to connect these two events, this connection does not make sense. Still, the strong story survives this glaring inconsistency.

Jumpstarting the Marvel Animated Universe of the 1990s and revolutionizing Saturday morning cartoons as a whole, X-Men: The Animated Series became a beloved landmark of animation for '90s kids and comic book fans. Featuring overlapping storylines and deep continuing sagas, the show brought the long-form storytelling of comic books to the world of cartoons. More importantly, it brought Marvel's mutant team to non-comics audiences in a big way: paving the way for the successful live-action movies and the superhero bonanza that followed.

One of X-Men: The...

Kang the Conqueror's most dangerous variant is Rama-Tut, who lacks care for the timeline. Rama-Tut is a younger and more foolish version of Kang, lacking self-control and willing to doom humanity. Rama-Tut represents Kang's instinctive timeline-breaking mania in its purest form, contrasting with the more controlled Immortus.

Contains Spoilers for Fantastic Four (2022) #17!Kang the Conqueror is dangerous in all of his many incarnations, but a new Fantastic Four story has just shown that one variant above all others poses a threat to time itself. Before Kang ever took the title of Conqueror, he was happy to break history itself just to settle a score. He learned the error of his ways later, but with time-travelers, there’s always the danger of the past coming back to haunt you.

Fantastic Four (2022) #17 establishes that the most dangerous version of Kang is Rama-Tut, because he lacks any care for the timeline. After discovering...

Daredevil considers the Purple Man to be the most dangerous man alive because he can compel anyone to do anything. The Purple Man's power to command others makes him a true sociopath who doesn't need to care about anyone else. Unlike other villains, the Purple Man sees people as objects and their feelings are irrelevant to him, making him uniquely dangerous.

Daredevil has seen some of the worst criminals Marvel has to offer, and yet there's only one character that Daredevil considers the most dangerous man alive, and it's surprisingly not one of his regular villains. While Daredevil rarely fights him, he truly believes that the Purple Man is the most dangerous man alive.

While revealing how he regained his secret identity, Daredevil admits his true opinion of the Purple Man in Daredevil #18 by Charles Soule, Ron Garney, Matt Milla, and Clayton Cowles. While talking about the Purple Man, Daredevil...

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Brie Larson returns to the role of Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's new film, The Marvels. The superhero originated in Marvel Comics, making her first appearance all the way back in 1968's Marvel Super-Heroes #13 by Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Paul Reinman, Stan Goldberg, and Sam Rosen.

Carol Danvers has undergone many transformations over the years. As a result, many alternate-universe versions of her character have appeared in various Marvel films, television shows, and comics. Now that she's returned in The Marvels, audiences will want to familiarize themselves with every major version of Carol Danvers.

In Marvel's Animated Series Avengers Assemble Carol Danvers Was One Of The Avengers' Most Powerful Members

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"Avengers World" - Avengers Assemble: Season 2, Episode 26

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Went toe-to-toe with the Hulk; Helped take down...

Marvel's cosmic entities are being reimagined in G.O.D.S, with Oblivion being the most radically altered so far, going from an imposing, muscular figure to a mass of goo and claws. Artist Rom Lim is providing variant covers for G.O.D.S #3-8, in a series that pays homage to his work on 1994's Cosmic Powers. Oblivion's role in G.O.D.S may have been subtly set up in the first issue of the series, as protagonist Wyn struggles with his purpose in the cosmic battle between the forces of good and evil.

As Marvel’s cosmic entities ascend to new levels in G.O.D.S, the being known as Oblivion has been given a stunning redesign. Delving into new corners of horror with this updated look, Oblivion represents the part of humanity that just wants to give up, which makes fighting against them all the more difficult. As Marvel’s cosmology is redefined for the modern era,...

X-Men cosplays by Jason Aulicino showcase the diverse and fun character designs in the franchise's history, from suave space pirate Corsair to menacing villains Erik the Red and Stryfe. The designs of Corsair and Erik the Red draw inspiration from pulp stories and space operas, highlighting their iconic and adventurous nature. These cosplays embody the importance of the "rule of cool" in superhero comics, celebrating the joy and slightly impractical but visually appealing nature of character designs.

The X-Men have no shortage of great characters, and a group of new cosplays has highlighted several of the best designs in the franchise’s history. From space pirates to absurdly spiked villains with penchants for the dramatic, these cosplays run the gamut of designs, which only highlights just how fun it is that all three can co-exist in the same Marvel Universe.

Jason Aulicino (@nerd_alert_cosplay) has shown off spectacular cosplays of all three: Corsair,...

Daredevil: Born Again will introduce a new variant of Vanessa Fisk. This new Vanessa implies a new path for Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin. The biggest change could usher in the debut of a classic Spider-Man villain.

In the wake of the now-resolved writer's strike, Daredevil: Born Again is undergoing a major shift in creative direction. That includes recasting an important part: The Kingpin's wife, Vanessa Fisk, previously played by Ayelet Zurer in the original Netflix series, now to be performed by Sandrine Holt. Considering her previous importance to the show, it suggests the changes are going to be significant.

It also provides an opportunity to bring a new villain into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Vanessa's son Richard -- Aka The Rose -- has been a nemesis to Spider-Man and a number of other Marvel heroes in the comics. With the Kingpin and his kin clearly set for an overhaul, the...

Magneto: The self-proclaimed master of magnetism makes a strong first showing with his powers, killer design, and dramatic attack on the X-Men in The X-Men #1. The Sentinels: The ultimate symbol of humanity's hatred of Mutants, the Sentinels have a not-quite-human design that perfectly captures the fear and bigotry they represent in The X-Men #14. Cassandra Nova: With a calm, confident argument for Mutant genocide and a disturbing resemblance to Charles Xavier, Cassandra Nova's debut in New X-Men #114 is both skin-crawling and compelling.

The X-Men have no shortage of great villains, and these 10 stories gave iconic foes the perfect debut. From Mutant powerhouses to bigoted humans to far stranger enemies, this list goes through the best of the best in chronological order.

The X-Men have a long history at Marvel Comics: from their original Stan Lee and Jack Kirby series to the Krakoan Age, X-Men fans have seen their fair share of drama,...

Warning: Contains spoilers for Marvel Age #1000!!

Cyclops and Jean Grey have one of the longest-standing love stories in X-Men history – they have fallen in love, started a family, parted ways, faced death, and seen each other resurrected multiple times. They inevitably find their way back to each other, yet Scott's behavior in the franchise's early years has been called out in recent years for being dismissive and sexist, a problem Marvel addressed in Marvel Age #1000.

Marvel Age #1000 – includes the story "People Wonder Why..." by Rainbow Rowell and Marguerite Sauvage, which revisits the earliest days of the original X-Men team, in the process depicting Cyclops' behavior toward Jean through the lens of young love.

In the issue, Hank notes that Jean isn't just "any girl" but may instead be "the girl" to Scott, prompting him to shield her during a fight. The issue indicates that Cyclops' youth, and his feelings for Jean,...

The Incredible Hulk burst onto the scene with 1962's Incredible Hulk #1 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Since then, he has had an indelible effect on comics, television, film, and pop culture. Given the Hulk's importance to Marvel, it's no surprise that the character has had many watershed moments.

Bruce Banner and his anger-prone alter ego, the Hulk, have undergone many changes through his decades-long comics presence. Banner was forever changed when he gained his powers, but he has also been transformed through his numerous team-ups, love interests, tests of his limits, and battles with his enemies. Some of the moments that have defined the Hulk have been positive, while others have sent him into a negative spiral. With a character as complicated as the Hulk, it's a given that his defining moments come with good and bad.

Related: "The Legendary Hulk": Reed Richards Just Rebuilt Hulk as the...

Iron Man is known for living life on the edge — and for loving high-tech machinery. So it’s entirely appropriate that a cosplay from Ella787 features Iron Man armor combining Tony Stark's iconic look with a high-powered sports car.

Most fans will likely remember the race-car scene in Iron Man 2: Tony Stark enters himself into the Monaco Grand Prix on a whim. But Stark’s race car history goes even deeper than that, stretching all the way back to his earliest appearances. Tales of Suspense #45 by Stan Lee, Robert Bernstein, Don Heck, and Sam Rosen features Tony Stark competing in a race for charity. He's dubbed his souped-up race car “the Stark Special.” Everything is fine and dandy — until Stark begins feeling a pain in his chest. He realizes too late that he hasn’t recharged his magnetic chest-plate (the precursor to the arc reactor he uses...

The following contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, now in theaters.

Among old-school Marvel fans, Adam Warlock's appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is bound to cause some controversy. The character has a long -- and very complicated -- history in the comics, mostly as a cosmic mover and shaker. His Marvel Cinematic Universe version takes a very different approach, and while it's still early in his potential run in the franchise, the changes can already be felt. Not every old-school fan of the character will approve.

Yet it's a smart move, not only for Guardians of the Galaxy 3 but for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole. Warlock poses a unique series of challenges for a movie adaptation, and in point of fact, his raison d'être -- the Infinity Stones -- has already come and gone in the saga. Making him work for the MCU necessitates changes,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #1!The newest Black hero to join Marvel's diverse comic universe, Ghost Light, has arrived. Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #1 features the debut of the titular hero. But while he may be a new superhero, the mysterious figure has been seen in comics before.

Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #1 has the creative team of John Jennings, Valentine De Landro, Matt Milla, and Joe Sabino. The issue begins with Josh and Toni Brooks moving into their deceased uncle's house. However, it appears there are numerous secrets on the property waiting to be found, including a secret lab, where they accidentally release a mysterious energy being. This being is Ghost Light, formerly known as Dr. Alvin Bernard Harper, who has only had one Marvel appearance prior to this issue - way back in the '60s.

Related: Black Panther Reveals Shocking Costume Change For His New...

With Christmas on the horizon I wanted to take a look at my ‘Top 4 Holy Grail Comics’. The reason it is four and not five is because the fifth entry on my list is the holiest of holies for Wolverine fans. I believe I have enough content to get a blog post about it on its own! So these are the four comics that are financially out of reach but they would make my collection feel complete. So far in my comic reading/collecting my taste in characters haven’t led me to the poor house. I managed to acquire the first Wolverine mini series and Wolverine #1 all for £30 and under. I also have a good selection of key Daredevil issues in the same price bracket. My biggest regret in my nearly twenty years of collecting is I never kept a record of how much I paid for what. I...

HBO is partnering with The Atlantic to produce a series of short films titled “Question Your Answers,” with the goal of challenging audiences to confront their own assumptions.

The series launched Tuesday with a short film featuring “Westworld” star Jeffrey Wright pondering the question, “Should I be scared?” Additional short films featuring your favorite HBO actors are underway.

Wright’s feature sounds like something a host from “Westworld” might grapple with: the short opens with the actor seated on an airplane, and he at first feels frightened by some turbulence. Throughout the short, different versions of Wright pop up, including the optimist and the “hair-on-fire headline reader,” evolving into a metaphor for current global instability.

Also Read: 'Westworld' Renewed for Season 3 at HBO

“Through thought-provoking storytelling, HBO encourages audiences to challenge their most deeply held views and examine human complexities,” said executive vice president of consumer marketing at HBO Chris Spadaccini. “The Atlantic introduced an engaging platform to explore this concept and we are very excited to partner with them and extend the series, inviting viewers to consider multiple sides of some very timely questions.”

Sam Rosen, head of growth at the Atlantic, added: “Since our founding, The Atlantic has been a place for debate–home not to a single viewpoint but a spectrum of diverse, and often conflicting, ideas. That is, ultimately, what Question Your Answers is about: appreciating how civil discourse rests upon intellectual humility and critical self-reflection. We’re thrilled to be partnering with HBO in bringing that message to a wider audience.”

You can watch Wright in “Should I Be Scared,” directed by David Shane of O Positive Films, before “Westworld” on Sunday, May 13.

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The Oranges sees the very promising and rather unlikely pairing of Hugh Laurie (House) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girls) in the leading roles.

We caught the excellent first trailer back in the summer, and with an all-star cast led by Laurie and Meester, it’s naturally been one to look forward to this year.

The film was released in the Us back in October, and will be released in UK theatres this Friday, and we’ve been given an exclusive new clip from the film to share.

“David and Paige Ostroff (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Walling (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an...

Release Date: In cinemas December 7

Cert: 15

To celebrate the release of The Oranges, in cinemas December 7 (cert 15) we have teamed up with Paramount Pictures UK to offer you the chance to win a poster from the film.

David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it’s her parents’ best friend David who captures Nina’s attention.

When the connection between Nina and David becomes undeniable, everyone’s lives are thrown into upheaval, particularly Vanessa Walling’s (Alia Shawkat...

Opening this weekend is Julian Farino’s The Oranges. The film is about two families who are best friends and neighbors- until one of the daughters (Leighton Meester) begins an affair with her father’s best friend (Hugh Laurie), and the comical and emotional aftermath of that affair. The all-star cast includes Catherine Keener as Laurie’s wife who finds a new purpose in life, Allison Janney and Oliver Platt as Nina’s bewildered parents and Alia Shawkat as Laurie’s daughter- and Nina’s former best friend turned arch rival. It also stars Adam Brody and up-and-comer Sam Rosen. At the press junket for the film, I was able to speak to stars Allison Janney and Oliver Platt about their favorite kinds of cereal, how they got involved in this film, what it was like to work with an ever-present screenwriting team, and how similar they are to these hilarious characters.

Opening this weekend is Julian Farino’s The Oranges. The film is about two families who are best friends and neighbors- until one of the daughters (Leighton Meester) begins an affair with her father’s best friend (Hugh Laurie), and the comical and emotional aftermath of that affair. The all-star cast includes Catherine Keener as Laurie’s wife who finds a new purpose in life, Allison Janney and Oliver Platt as Nina’s bewildered parents and Alia Shawkat as Laurie’s daughter- and Nina’s former best friend turned arch rival. It also stars Adam Brody and up-and-comer Sam Rosen. At the recent New York City press junket, I was able to speak to Alia Shawkat and Adam Brody about their breakfast preferences, the film itself, their characters, working with an ever-present screenwriting team, and the other projects that they have been and will be working on. Hit the jump to watch.

Opening this weekend is Julian Farino’s The Oranges. The film is about two families who are best friends and neighbors- until one of the daughters (Leighton Meester) begins an affair with her father’s best friend (Hugh Laurie), and the comical and emotional aftermath of that affair. The all-star cast includes Catherine Keener as Laurie’s wife who finds a new purpose in life, Allison Janney and Oliver Platt as Nina’s bewildered parents and Alia Shawkat as Laurie’s daughter- and Nina’s former best friend turned arch rival. It also stars Adam Brody and up-and-comer Sam Rosen. At the press junket for the film, I was able to speak to Laurie and Keener about their breakfast preferences, how they got involved in the film, working with an ever-present screenwriting team, and of course, Doctor House. Hit the jump to watch. Hugh Laurie and Catherine Keener: What...

ComingSoon.net has your exclusive first look at a TV spot for The Oranges , opening in theaters on October 5. Directed by Julian Farino, the comedy stars Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Adam Brody, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney and Alia Shawkat. In The Oranges , David and Paige Walling (Laurie, Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Platt, Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Brody), which would please both families, it's her parents' best...

Sneak Peek the new restricted red band trailer supporting the comedy feature "The Oranges", directed by Julian Farnio ("Entourage"), starring Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney, Sam Rosen, Adam Brody, Alia Shawkat and Leighton Meester :

"...'David' (Laurie) and 'Paige Walling' (Keener) and 'Terry' (Platt) and 'Cathy Ostroff' (Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on 'Orange Drive' in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter 'Nina' (Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé 'Ethan' (Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, 'Toby Walling' (Brody), Nina has an affair.

"It’s not long before the ramifications begin to work on all of the family members in unexpected and hilarious ways, leading everyone to reawaken to their lives, reassess what it means to be happy, and realize that sometimes what looks...

In what may be the most dysfunctional family holiday film since the Griswolds took on National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, a new red-band trailer for The Oranges has landed.  Directed by Julian Farnio (Entourage), The Oranges centers on two suburban families who are the best of friends and the most boring and predictable of people.  That all changes when the daughter of the Ostroffs starts an affair with the father of the Wallings. Starring Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney, Adam Brody,  Alia Shawkat and Leighton Meester, The Oranges opens October 5th.  Hit the jump to check out the red-band trailer. Here's the official synopsis followed by the red-band trailer for The Oranges.  If green-band is more your shade of orange, you can check out the previously released trailer here.  Click over to Yahoo! to watch in HD: David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt,...

There’s a new red band trailer for the R-rated indie comedy The Oranges, which stars Hugh Laurie, Leighton Meester, Allison Janney, Adam Brody, Alia Shawkat, Catherine Keener, and Oliver Platt.

Hit the jump and watch the new trailer.

The upcoming film is directed by Julian Farino and written by Ian Helfer and Jay Reiss.

Here’s the synopsis for the film

David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it’s her parents’ best friend David who captures Nina’s attention.

A Red Band trailer for dramedy The Oranges is now online and can be watched using the player below. Opening in theaters on October 5, the Julian Farino-directed film stars Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Adam Brody, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney and Alia Shawkat. In the film, David and Paige Walling (Laurie and Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Platt and Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Brody), which would please both families, it's...

Following the first trailer from July, Ato Pictures has released a red band trailer for The Oranges. Leighton Meester stars as the outcast daughter of a quaint suburban family, who turns their world upside down when she falls for her parents' married best friend (Hugh Laurie). Take a look at the age-restricted footage from director Julian Farino's comedy, featuring some R-rated language.

The Oranges - Red Band Trailer

The Oranges comes to theaters October 5th, 2012 and stars Hugh Laurie, Alia Shawkat, Leighton Meester, Catherine Keener, Adam Brody, Allison Janney, Oliver Platt, Sam Rosen. The film is directed by Julian Farino.

Ato Pictures has released the official poster for the upcoming family comedy drama The Oranges. The October 5th, 2012 release stars Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Adam Brody, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney, and Alia Shawkat.

The film is directed by Julian Farino.

The Oranges Synopsis:

David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it’s her parents’ best friend David who captures Nina’s attention.

When the connection between Nina and David becomes undeniable, everyone’s lives are thrown into upheaval,...

Check out poster 2 for The Oranges, starring Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney, Alia Shawkat, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester. The Ato Pictures release helmed by Julian Farino from the script by Ian Helfer and Jay Reiss, opens October 5th, 2012. David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it’s her parents’ best friend David who captures Nina’s attention.

Check out poster 2 for The Oranges, starring Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Allison Janney, Alia Shawkat, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester. The Ato Pictures release helmed by Julian Farino from the script by Ian Helfer and Jay Reiss, opens October 5th, 2012. David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it’s her parents’ best friend David who captures Nina’s attention.

Watch the new trailer for Ato Pictures' The Oranges, starring Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, and Catherine Keener David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it's her parents' best friend David who captures Nina's attention.

Watch the new trailer for Ato Pictures' The Oranges, starring Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, and Catherine Keener David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it's her parents' best friend David who captures Nina's attention.

Last week, we brought you the first poster for The Oranges, with the unlikely and very promising pairing of Hugh Laurie (House) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) in the leads, and now we can do you one better with the film’s trailer debut.

And it’s brilliant. Starring alongside Laurie and Meester will be Alia Shawkat, Adam Brody, Allison Janney, Oliver Platt, and Catherine Keener, filling out an already brilliant cast.

“David and Paige Ostroff (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Walling (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families,...

Ato Pictures has released the first trailer for The Oranges, a new family comedy from director Julian Farino. Leighton Meester stars as Nina Ostroff, who turns their suburban neighborhood upside down when she falls for her parents' best friend, David Walling (Hugh Laurie). Take a look at the first footage from this comedy, also starring Catherine Keener, Allison Janney, Oliver Platt, and Adam Brody.

The Oranges - Trailer

David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fianc&#233 Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody), which would please both families, it's her...

The first trailer for the family comedy The Oranges has been released. The film centers on two families who are both best friends and neighbors. Their tight relationship is strained when it’s discovered that the father of one family (Hugh Laurie) is having an affair with the grown daughter of the other family (Leighton Meester). The film looks like a pretty great comedy, and Allison Janney is unsurprisingly fantastic. The cast—which includes Catherine Keener, Oliver Platt, Alia Shawkat. and Adam Brody—has great chemistry, and director Julian Farino appears to have crafted a solid comedy. Hit the jump to watch the trailer. The Oranges opens later this year. Click over to Yahoo! to watch in HD. Here’s a synopsis for The Oranges: David and Paige Walling (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Ostroff (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on...

The Oranges sees the unlikely and promising casting of Hugh Laurie (House) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) opposite each other in the leads, with impressive support from Adam Brody, Alia Shawkat, Allison Janney, Oliver Platt, and Catherine Keener.

The romantic comedy/drama debuted back in September last year at the Toronto International Film Festival, and now the first poster has made its way online ahead of its release later this year.

“David and Paige Ostroff (Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener) and Terry and Cathy Walling (Oliver Platt, Allison Janney) are best friends and neighbors living on Orange Drive in suburban New Jersey. Their comfortable existence goes awry when prodigal daughter Nina Ostroff (Leighton Meester), newly broken up with her fiancé Ethan (Sam Rosen), returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Rather than developing an interest in the successful son of her neighbors, Toby Walling (Adam Brody),which would please both families,...

Stuck Between Stations accurately summarizes this flat little-engine-that-can’t. Aspiring to the great heights of the indie genius of Jessica Westfeldt, justifiably idolized for Kissing Jessica Stein and the superbly moving new release Friends With Kids, the makers of this self-indulgent and staggeringly long 84-minute journey would have done better to watch, not do.

The plot loosely follows Casper (Sam Rosen) returning home scarred from war and running into a girl from elementary and high school, Becky (Zoe Lister Jones). What follows is the philosophical events of one night, a la Linklater, including cameos by David (Michael Imperioli), the academic advisor Becky has been sleeping with, and Paddy (Josh Hartnett, who’s fourth billed in the credits; he’s fallen far), the party friend who proselytizes about Casper’s role as a jackboot corporate drone who fights for Halliburton. Among the many examples of terrible writing in this project, Paddy’s rants elicit a nonsensical,...

DVD Release Date: March 13, 2011

Price: DVD $26.98

Studio: Lionsgate

Zoe Lister-Jones and Sam Rosen have a moment in Stuck Between Stations.

Zoe Lister Jones (Shadows & Lies) and Sam Rosen (Nobody) star in the 2011 independent comedy-romance film (okay, there’s some drama in there, too) Stuck Between Stations, which also features appearances by Michael Imperioli (The Lovely Bones) and Josh Hartnett (40 Days and 40 Nights).

In the movie, Casper (Rosen), a soldier home on bereavement leave, gets a second chance to make an impression on his childhood crush Rebecca (Lister-Jones), a promising grad student, after the two meet in a bar in Minneapolis. Drifting through the streets of their hometown, the pair embark on a night wherein they find themselves falling in love and falling apart.

The film’s whirlwind meeting-and-romance story has been done a zillion times (this one sounds a lot like Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise) and has been proven...