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Universal Pictures is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Apollo 13, Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Academy Award–winning masterpiece and one of the most gripping true stories ever brought to screen. On September 19, the film, produced by Grazer and Howard’s Imagine Entertainment, returns to theaters nationwide, presented exclusively in IMAX from September 19-25 in its full-length theatrical version for the first time.

This special anniversary release offers audiences a chance to revisit the landmark drama about the most heart-stopping rescue mission in the history of America’s space program, presented in the most immersive format yet.

Released on June 30, 1995, Apollo 13 recounts the real-life events of April 1970, when an oxygen tank explosion aboard NASA’s third planned mission to the Moon transformed the flight into a harrowing battle for survival.

With their spacecraft losing power and life support, astronauts Jim Lovell (Academy Award winner Tom Hanks), Jack Swigert...

"Gentlemen, let's go home..." Universal has unveiled a brand new official trailer for the re-release of Apollo 13, celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. Directed by Ron Howard, this masterpiece space docu-drama tells the entirely true story of NASA's Apollo 13 Moon mission which went wrong & experienced a problem. The 3 astronauts on board and everyone down on Earth had to figure out a way to get them back safely and hope they could pull it off. And boy oh boy, did they. One of my all-time favorite space movies, featuring an all-time unforgettable score by James Horner (Rip) along with one of Tom Hanks greatest performances. I went to see it many times back in 1995. On September 19th, the film returns to theaters, presented exclusively in IMAX from September 19-25 in its full-length theatrical version for the first time ever. This special anniversary release allows audience to revisit the landmark...

Krull will be released on SteelBook 4K Uhd + Blu-ray + Digital on September 16 from Sony.

The 1983 sci-fi fantasy adventure has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative, approved by cinematographer Peter Suschitzky, with Dolby Vision Hdr.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

New 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative, Approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky Dolby Vision/Hdr Presentation of the Film Dolby Atmos, English 5.1, and English 2-Channel Surround audio options

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

New 4K Restoration from the Original Camera Negative, Approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky English 5.1 and English 2-Channel Surround audio options Audio Commentary by Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony, and Editor Ray Lovejoy Behind-the-Scenes Commentary Journey to Krull Featurette Theatrical Trailer

The cult classic is directed by Peter Yates (Bullitt) and written by Stanford Sherman (The Ice Pirates). James Horner composed the score.

Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, Francesca Annis, and Alun Armstrong star.

The 1995 classic Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Gary Sinise, turns 30 this year, and despite its minor scientific missteps, we still believe it’s one of the best space movies ever made! The Ron Howard directorial is based on the real-life aborted lunar mission of 1970.

And we follow Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise as they fight for survival after an onboard explosion makes their chances of returning to Earth slim to none. The space drama is adapted from Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger’s book titled Lost Moon, and while it may not score a perfect 10 in terms of scientific accuracy, the movie compensates for it in more than one way!

Apollo 13’s technical inaccuracies don’t overpower its brilliance Tom Hanks in Apollo 13 | Credits: Imagine Entertainment

Even the best movies have their share of flaws, and Apollo 13 is no exception. Though it...

Tom Hanks In Apollo 13 (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Apollo 13’s 1995 release not only added another space-themed film to the canon but also set a new standard. Directed by Ron Howard, the film starred Tom Hanks as he took the mantle of an astronaut. The compelling yet true story of a NASA space mission drew immediate attention upon its release. Further, Apollo 13 presented a closer look at the complex interplay of human tenacity, survival, and resourcefulness under pressure.

What Is The Plot Of Apollo 13?

Apollo 13 is based on real occurrences and is inspired by NASA’s 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. The mission was supposed to mark the USA’s third lunar landing, however, it turned out to be a tragic tale of survival for the crew members. A few days into their journey, an oxygen tank on board explodes, putting three astronauts: Jim Lovell (played by Tom Hanks...

Scream Factory‘s July home video line-up includes 4K editions of Abigail, Battle Beyond the Stars, and Fade to Black.

Abigail sinks its fangs into 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 8. The 2024 vampire film is presented in 4K from the original elements with Dolby Vision.

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett directs from a script by Guy Busick and Stephen Shields (The Hole in the Ground). Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Alisha Weir, and Giancarlo Esposito star.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K Presentation From The Original Elements (new) Presented In Dolby Vision (Hdr-10 Compatible) Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 Audio Commentary With Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin And Tyler Gillett And Editor Michael P. Shawver Audio Commentary With Film Critic Drew McWeeny (new)

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

4K Presentation From The Original Elements (new) Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 Audio Commentary With Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin And Tyler Gillett And Editor Michael P.

Given the sad news that Gene Hackman, the most legendary of all actors, has passed away, tributes will (appropriately) be coming in non-stop. After all, he was the greatest of the greats, and the fact that he retired relatively early (back in 2004) adds to his mystique, as he went out at the top of his game. Given his rich legacy of work, everyone will no doubt be offering tributes to his best movies, like Unforgiven, The French Connection, The Royal Tenenbaums, and many more. Here at JoBlo, we’re gonna do something a little different and pay tribute to the star by singling out some of his lesser-seen films, hoping that maybe fans of his find something on this list they haven’t seen before and can enjoy for the first time!

The French Connection II:

While everyone will (rightly) be raving about William Friedkin’s The French Connection and...

Action films are one of the biggest box office draws today. Every year, more and more action flicks are released in theaters, and viewers can't get enough. And an integral part of an action film's historical success is it's ending.

Endings can make or break a movie, especially when it comes to the action genre. Either because of how incredibly it closes out the film, or because of what it means for the genre, the ending needs to be perfect.

It’s Never “Hasta la Vista” With the Terminator Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Terminator 2: Judgment Day, written and directed by the great James Cameron, is considered to be one of the greatest action films of all time. For the classic ending, after an intense battle against the indestructible T-1000, played by Robert Patrick, Sarah Connor finally puts an end to the machine, as well as the possibility of Skynet's future world-ending rise.

Did movies for kids peak in the 1990s? It's entirely possible. We arrived at this question after sifting through piles of our old VHS tapes to produce a list of the best '90s kids' movies, noting the amount of high-quality entertainment we had to choose from. Make no mistake, this was a hard list to assemble and required more than a few heartbreaking sacrifices. Even cherished Walt Disney productions like "Mulan" and "Tarzan" were left on the outside looking in, which speaks volumes about the last great decade. "Beethoven?" Nope. "Rookie of the Year?" Nadda. "Angels in the Outfield?" Non. The Lindsey Lohan "Parent Trap?" Nein.

Thankfully, the films that made the final cut are genuinely excellent. So, don't get too mad if your favorite children's flicks are nowhere to be found. Chances are, we love them too but had to make room for those that were marginally better.

The recent additions to the National Film Registry contained some pleasant surprises for genre fans. The organization is part of the Library of Congress, selecting 25 movies each year for preservation based on cultural, historic or aesthetic significance. 2024's additions included a number of unexpected entries, many drawn from popular genres and long-standing series. Perhaps most notably, the Star Trek franchise received its first entry on the registry: 1982's Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

The film stands as an evergreen, and is routinely cited as one of the high points of the entire franchise. It's certainly one of the most important projects Star Trek undertook. The National Film Registry cites its strong technical merits, including Nicholas Meyers' direction and James Horner's score, as well as the moral implications raised by the climactic death of Mr. Spock. It also mentions Ricardo Montalban's celebrated performance, as well as Merritt Butrick...

John Williams in Lucasfilm’s Music By John Williams, exclusively on Disney+. Photo Credit Travers Jacobs. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved. Throughout his illustrious filmmaking career, director and producer Ron Howard has collaborated with some of the most celebrated film composers of all time, including the late James Horner, Hans Zimmer, and the legendary John Williams. Howard and Williams first joined forces in 1992 on the epic historical romance Far and Away, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. Howard teamed up with Steven Spielberg to produce a documentary about Williams’ life and extraordinary career, titled Music By John Williams. Howard was passionate about this project, eager to share the story of the man behind the iconic music. He believes that while many people know and love Williams’ scores, they may not fully appreciate the depth of his artistry and his impact on cinema. (Click on the media bar below to hear Ron Howard.

The Oscar shortlists were released on December 17, the results of which are analyzed in Anne Thompson’s overview. Here, we’re covering the crafts of makeup and hairstyling, original score, sound, and visual effects.

“Wicked” was the big winner — appearing on all four lists. This was followed by three-listers “Emilia Pérez”, “Dune: Part Two”, “Gladiator II”, and “Alien: Romulus”.

Scoring two noms were “Nosferatu”, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, “Blitz”, “Deadpool & Wolverine”, and “The Wild Robot”.

The rest of the nominees were broken down by the following:

Muahs: “The Apprentice,” “A Different Man,” “Maria,” “The Substance,” and “Waltzing with Brando.”

Score: “Babygirl,” “Blink Twice,” “The Brutalist,” “Challengers,” “Conclave,” “The Fire Inside,” “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1,” “Inside Out 2,” “The Room Next Door,” “Sing Sing,” “The Six Triple Eight,” and “Young Woman and the Sea.”

Sound: “A Complete Unknown” and “Joker: Folie à Deux.”

Visual Effects: “Better Man,” “Civil War,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,...

For over 50 years, the late James Earl Jones' name in the credits of a film was reason enough to devote a couple of hours to a movie. Was it always a satisfying two hours? As someone who sat through "Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold," "Three Fugitives," and "Soul Man," I can confidently say no.

This is more than fine. Jones was a working actor who took the "work" part seriously. As he told journalist Joe Leydon in 1989, "This is my profession. I do need to make a living at it, because I can't make a living any other way." So, when you're not getting offered, say, "The Great White Hope" every time out, you roll up your sleeves and do some time on the sets of "Blood Tide," "Best of the Best," and "Excessive Force" with no apologies. Those paychecks keep you afloat while you wait for...

There is no secret to making a classic movie. There's no tried-and-true formula or a can't-miss piece of source material that equates to a masterpiece provided you assemble the right director, writer(s), and actors. And as Francis Ford Coppola learned while making "The Godfather," there's no guarantee that, once you seemingly have all the right pieces in their right place, the studio will sit back and let you shoot your shot.

All-timers can also sneak up on you. Director Michael Curtiz thought he was making an escapist World War II entertainment when he took the reins on "Casablanca," but even though leads Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman didn't get along on set, he wound up knocking out a film many people consider to be the acme of Hollywood moviemaking. Alternately, when acclaimed director Robert Benton rolled cameras on Tom Stoppard's adaptation of E.L. Doctorow's "Billy Bathgate," one...

Tom Hanks' beloved space drama Apollo 13 will arrive on Netflix this January, almost thirty years after its debut. Produced by Universal Pictures and Massive Entertainment, the film was commercially successful, grossing over $355 million against a $52 million budget.

Fans will get the chance to re-experience the glory of Apollo 13 when it hits Netflix on January 1. Directed by Ron Howard from William Broyles Jr. and Al Reinert's screenplay, the 1995 docudrama film adapted astronaut Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger's 1994 book Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13, dramatizing the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. The movie follows Lovell and fellow astronauts Jack Swigert and Fred Haise aboard the ill-fated titular spacecraft for the United States' fifth crewed mission to the Moon. Hanks stars as Lovell opposite Kevin Bacon's Swigert and Bill Paxton's Haise. The ensemble cast includes Ed Harris, Kathleen Quinlan, and Gary Sinise.

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In addition to Sick, Scream Factory’s February home video line-up includes 4K upgrades for Galaxy of Terror, Ghosts of Mars, and Humanoids from the Deep.

Galaxy of Terror lands on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on February 11. Produced by Roger Corman, the Alien-inspired 1981 sci-fi horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the 3mm interpositive with Dolby Vision.

Bruce D. Clark directs from a script he co-wrote with Marc Siegler. Edward Albert, Erin Moran, and Ray Walston star with future horror icons Sid Haig and Robert Englund. A young James Cameron served as production designer and second unit director.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K Restoration Of The 3mm Interpositive (new) Presented In Dolby Vision (new) Audio: English DTS-hd Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary with Cast and Crew

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

4K Restoration Of The 3mm Interpositive (new) Audio: English DTS-hd Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary with Cast and Crew Tales...

Blu-ray.com reports that Scream Factory has announced that they’ll be bringing four horror movies to 4K in February – and each one of these is a cool title that a lot of genre fans will be picking up. Scream Factory’s February 4K line-up consists of Ghosts of Mars (2001), Humanoids from the Deep (1980), Galaxy of Terror (1981), and Sick (2022)!

Directed by John Carpenter from a screenplay he wrote with Larry Sulkis, Ghosts of Mars is one of the least popular films in Carpenter’s filmography… but still, it’s Carpenter, so that means a 4K release is going to be a must-buy for a good number of fans. Here’s the synopsis: Long inhabited by human settlers, the Red Planet has become the manifest destiny of an over-populated Earth. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over Mars, mining the planet for its abundant natural resources. But one of those...

Assuming you haven’t bought tickets to the symphony lately, your only exposure to classical music has been hearing it as the score playing in the background of movies. In that sense, musically, that stupid superhero movie you watched might just be the highest form of art you’ve experienced all year.

Those movies are going to be the absolute pinnacle of any composer’s career. Before that, they’ll be doing even sillier stuff, and that goes equally for the most famous composers of all.

6 John Williams Did the Original Theme Song to ‘Gilligan’s Island’

In the 20 years after 1976, four new movies broke the record for highest-grossing movie of all-time: Jaws, Star Wars, E.T. and Jurassic Park. All four of them were scored by John Williams. But a decade before the earliest of those four, Williams was enlisted to write the theme song to a TV show — a new series called Gilligan’s Island.

Ron Howard and George Lucas’s 1988 fantasy adventure collaboration Willow is heading to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. More here.

Here’s a pleasant surprise to nearly round out the physical media year. Ron Howard’s much-loved fantasy film Willow, starring Warwick Davis, Joanne Whalley and Val Kilmer, is coming to the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format for the first time.

The disc has been confirmed for a 16th December 2024 release, and you can find more on it – and order yourself a copy – right here.

If you’ve not yet had the pleasure, Willow was a collaboration between George Lucas and Ron Howard, a 1988 film that got mixed reviews on its original release, and decent box office. Cracking score from the much-missed James Horner you get too.

The disc release comes with extra features as well, namely this little lot…

Deleted Scenes with Ron Howard

The Making Of An Adventure with...

La Orquesta Ciudad de Granada, maestra de ceremonias. © Premios Lorca

El Festival Internacional de Cine de Granada Premios Lorca, uno de los eventos culturales más esperados de la ciudad andaluza, dio el pistoletazo de salida el pasado 15 de noviembre con una gala inaugural que tuvo lugar en el prestigioso Auditorio Manuel de Falla de Granada.

Llamado en honor al poeta granadino Federico García Lorca, el festival celebra la intersección entre cine, arte y la cultura andaluza, atrayendo las miradas tanto del talento local como del panorama internacional del mundo del cine. A lo largo de los años – el quinto con esta edición –, los Premios Lorca se han convertido en sinónimo de excelencia, honrando a cineastas, actores, y creadores de todo tipo que han ido dejando un profundo impacto en el mundo de las artes.

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Para la edición de este año, la organización del festival ha optado por un sentido...

With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, Tom Hanks has revealed which of his movies brought him to tears while it was being made. Initially making his film debut in the low-budget slasher He Knows You're Alone, he has since gone on to become one of Hollywoods most recognizable and influential stars. Boasting a slew of award nominations, including winning two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor in 1993 (Philadelphia) and 1994 (Forrest Gump), Hanks has amassed over 100 film credits as an actor in addition to his work as a director, producer, and writer.

Appearing on the ReelBlend Podcast to promote his Forrest Gump reunion movie Here, which sees him reteam with Robin Wright and Robert Zemeckis, Hanks reflected on one of the strongest emotional reactions of his entire career. Explaining that while he was present for the soundtrack recording of 1995s Apollo 13, the orchestral score composed by James Horner for...

Despite the fact that he was not cast as Max after his audition, Hocus Pocus still has a connection to Leonardo DiCaprio's 1997 movie Titanic. Hocus Pocus is one of the major Disney classics when it comes to Halloween movies, its memorable story and amazing cast continuing to entertain audiences more than 30 years later. Though news on the potential Hocus Pocus 3 has been minimal, it would not be surprising if the Sanderson Sisters were not quite done with Salem yet, as the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, was a streaming hit.

Even though it did not get the same amount of praise upon release, the original Hocus Pocus has still stood the test of time. Its popularity continues to allow audiences old and new to rediscover Hocus Pocus' dark moments or hear the stories of its behind-the-scenes journey. One particular fun fact about the original is that Leonardo DiCaprio auditioned...

Image Source: Warner Bros Have you ever discovered a long-lost treasure, a forgotten movie? Brainstorm, a science fiction film from 1983, is perfect for that. Often disregarded, it is full of inspiring concepts and eye-catching imagery. The movie follows a research team’s efforts to develop a novel technology—a system that records and replays an individual’s whole emotional and sensory experiences. Imagine using this gadget to relive the excitement of skydiving, the delight of a first love, or even a person’s last moments. However, as the group tests the limits, they find that it may be abused, especially for military objectives. With a cast boasting talents like Academy Award winners Cliff Robertson, Louise Fletcher, and Christopher Walken, Brainstorm also features the legendary Natalie Wood in her final role. Wood’s untimely death during filming necessitated changes to the ending. Douglas Trumbull, a master of visual effects renowned for...

There were great cinema composers before John Williams and there will be great composers after him. And yet, through his seven-decade career, he towers over everyone else. His music is not only iconic, but the movies we revere as classics wouldn’t have acquired such legendary status if not for his scores.

“Jaws” without John Williams isn’t “Jaws.” “Star Wars” without John Williams isn’t “Star Wars.” Although he only handles the music, the composer has left such a mark on cinema history that he makes a case as co-author of some of Hollywood’s biggest triumphs.

Director Laurent Bouzerau gives the full spotlight to the composer in the new documentary, “Music by John Williams.” Bouzerau is fully comfortable in his mode as celebrating Williams and his legacy, which is fine. I’m not sure I was looking for someone to “rip the lid off” the subject, and while...

Jake Gyllenhaal's underrated Southpaw is headed to a new streaming home, and it's completely free.

Per Tubi, 2015's Southpaw will arrive on the streaming platform on November 1. This marks the film's move to a free streaming platform, opening the often overlooked martial arts movie up to a wider audience than ever before.

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Southpaw, written by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter and directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Gyllenhaal as Billy "the Great" Hope, a professional boxer whose personal life and career take a drastic downward turn following the shooting death of his wife Maureen at the hands of the brother of his heavyweight rival, Miguel "Magic" Escobar, portrayed by Miguel Gomez. After...

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #500!Star Treks lost theme song has now officially joined the canon. It may come as a surprise to fans of the franchise, but the classic Star Treks theme has lyricssort of, thanks to its creator, Gene Roddenberry. These lyrics have been largely forgotten, and for good reason. Yet, in the story I Knew You Were Tribble When You Walked In, appearing in Star Trek #500, they make a darkly hilarious return.

I Knew You Were Tribble When You Walked In, appearing in Star Trek #500, was written by Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum with Leonard Kirk on art duties. Set at the same time as the classic Star Trek episode The Trouble with Tribbles, the story ends right after Scotty transports the creatures aboard the Klingon flagship. Throughout the story, the Tribbble narrator voices lusty thoughts about Kirk, and upon being beamed aboard the Klingon ship,...

A World of Timeless Musicians Since long before the days of film, there have been countless great composers throughout history; people who have a true ear for music and have been able to write and produce melodies that have gone on to be remembered for generations to come. Such individuals include Beethoven, Georges Bizet, Krzysztof Penderecki, Ennio Morricone, and John Williams. However, today I’d like to honor a composer that was taken from us far too soon, a man by the name of James Horner. Background James Horner was born on August 14, 1953 in Los Angeles, California. His father, Harry Horner had previously moved to the United States to work in theater as a set designer and art director. Meanwhile, his brother Christopher Horner, born two years later, would go on to write and film a few documentaries, including a 2004 feature titled ‘The Disappearing of Tuvalu: Trouble in Paradise.’ As for James Horner himself,...

Will Jennings, the two-time Oscar-winning lyricist who co-wrote Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” along with chart-topping hits by Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, and Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 80.

Jennings’ caretaker confirmed the songwriter’s death to The Hollywood Reporter, adding that he died Friday at his home in Tyler, Texas. No cause of death was given, but Jennings had health issues in recent years.

Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf, who collaborated with Jennings on a pair of solo albums, tweeted Saturday, “A sad time,...

Will Jennings, the two-time Oscar and Grammy-winning co-writer of the beloved Titanic theme, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” has died at 80 in his Texan home, according to multiple reports. Though a cause of death was not identified, those close to the composer said he had been in declining health for a number of years.

The prolific lyricist was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for the tunes “People Alone” from The Competition (1980) and “Up Where We Belong” from An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), the latter of which he won. In 2006, Jennings was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In addition to his two Oscars, Jennings won three Grammys: “My Heart Will Go On” and “Tears in Heaven” (Song of the Year), from 1992’s Jennifer Jason Leigh-starring cop drama Rush,...

Will Jennings, the lyricist behind hits including “My Heart Will Go On” and “Up Where We Belong,” died Friday in his home in Texas, according to media reports. He was 80 years old.

Jennings was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006, 10 years after he penned the “Titanic” love theme performed by Céline Dion.

The lyricist won his first Oscar in 1983 for “Up Where We Belong” from “An Officer and a Gentleman,” which he co-wrote with Jack Nitzsche and Buffy Sainte-Marie. He received his first nomination in 1981 for “People Alone” from “The Competition.” Jennings ultimately won two Oscars, three Grammys and two Golden Globes.

He enjoyed a prolific career in pop music in which he authored hit songs outside the film world including “Tears in Heaven” by Eric Clapton, “Higher Love” and “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood, “Didn’t We Almost Have It All” by Whitney Houston and “Looks...

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte,’ the latest installment in the franchise, aired for 8 episodes before being canceled. While the official reason for the cancellation hasn’t been confirmed, it’s likely related to its record-low viewership and high production costs.

The show faced numerous hate-fueled attacks as well as valid criticism for its low quality and weak storyline.

Despite the controversy, ‘The Acolyte’ garnered a small but vocal audience on social media, who even started a petition to “resurrect” the show. However, the chances of this happening seem slim, as the company appears to be distancing itself from the series. Recently, all ‘The Acolyte’ merchandise was removed from the official store, today only a few T-shirts have been returned.

This situation echoes the ill-fated revival of ‘Willow.’ For context, ‘Willow’ was a live-action series meant to be a sequel to the 1988 film, intended to compete with ‘The Rings of Power,’ but it failed miserably.

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ is the most recent Star Wars installment that aired for 8 episodes. The show was recently canceled, and while the reason wasn’t confirmed we can speculate it had something to do with record-low viewership and high production costs.

The show was the target of many hate-fueled attacks but also a legitimate criticism due to its low quality and poor storyline.

Despite the controversy, the show did amass a small audience very vocal on social media, which eventually started a petition to “resurrect” the show. However, the chances of that seem nonexistent as the company is seemingly trying to distance itself from the product. Yesterday, All ‘The Acolyte’ merch was removed from the official store, currently, only a few T-shirts have been added.

This scenario is similar to the ill-fated revival of ‘Willow.’ If you’re not familiar with it, ‘Willow’ was a live-action series serving as...

Xenomorph in 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2024 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Alien: Romulus is the number one movie this weekend and estimates have it at $41.5M, the second highest opening ever in the 45-year old franchise, and a global take of $108.2 million (Deadline).

Audiences have been frightened, compelled, and thoroughly scared out of their wits.

“My ambition is for the generation who saw the original movie to love this film and for those who have never seen an ‘Alien’ movie to be introduced to this incredible universe through our film,” says director/co-screenwriter/executive producer Fede Alvarez. “With any horror movie, you want the people to be terrified and have an experience that leaves them breathless.”

With Alvarez’s attention to detail, along with the iconic eggs and facehuggers, the chestburster glistening in slime and goo and the terrifying Xenomorphs, is...

“Alien: Romulus” is here.

The latest installment in the franchise that began with Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece and has now encompassed spin-offs, prequels and sequels, stars Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson and Isabela Merced, as a group of young people who are looking to get off their backwater planet by any means necessary. Of course, their scheme to find a better life results in them discovering something much, much worse.

But when does the film take place in the franchise’s increasingly knotty timeline? Read on to find out everything you need to know about the “Alien: Romulus” timeline but, beware of spoilers and, you know, terrifying space beasts with acid for blood.

When is “Alien: Romulus” set?

“Alien: Romulus” is set between the first “Alien” (which took place in 2122) and “Aliens (which took place in 2183). A lot happened in between those two movies, including the company’s rebranding to Weyland-Yutani...

To celebrate the hugely anticipated release of Alien: Romulus, the new entry into the horror/sci-fi franchise, we had the pleasure of sitting down with some of its cast and co-writer/director to find out why in space no one can hear you scream. Again.

Space colonizers come face-to-face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.

Chatting to Archie Renaux (Tyler) and Spike Fern (Bjorn), we chat about the impact and importance of having a physical set to act against and the minimum amount of CGI, why people are still lured to the franchise, how the film sits amongst the plethora of other films, why the series has lasted for so long and who they’d love to see go up against an alien in the future including some acting royalty…

Next, we chat to director Fede Álvarez about...

Quick Links Captain Eo United George Lucas and Michael Jackson What Is Captain Eos Connection to Skeleton Crew? Is Captain Eo Now Part of the Star Wars Canon? Skeleton Crew is the next Star Wars TV series directed by Jon Watts, featuring a young cast and major behind-the-scenes talent. Captain Eo, Disney's 4-d short film from 1986, shares connections with the upcoming Star Wars series Skeleton Crew. Although Captain Eo may not become a part of Star Wars canon, elements from the film are influencing the new series.

Since Disney purchased Lucasfilm, Star Wars has never been more expansive. Before the sale, there was still a history between the two companies. Star Wars had a theme park history thanks to the popular Star Tours attraction at Disney parks, which contributed to the relationship between the two before the eventual deal that led to Galaxy's Edge. Disney parks also featured Indiana Jones attractions before owning the property.

The score for “Alien: Romulus” is coming to digital platforms, to be followed by a physical release in November.

Composed by Benjamin Wallfisch, the music for the Fede Álvarez film — which takes place between the events of Ridley Scott’s 1979 “Alien” and James Cameron’s 1986 “Aliens” — arrives digitally on August 16. Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated Wallfisch drew upon the well-known scores for those two films from Jerry Goldsmith and James Horner, as well as Marc Streitenfeld’s music for Scott’s 2012 prequel “Prometheus.”

The digital release includes 20 cues. The vinyl edition, to be released by Mutant on November 15, features alternate artwork and six bonus tracks. It’s available for pre-order Friday, August 16. Check out the cover art below:

After composing the scores for “Annabelle: Creation,” “Blade Runner 2049” and “Twisters” just this year, Wallfisch has established a pedigree for absorbing themes from famous films series and lovingly reimagining them for new chapters.

Plot: Seeking to escape their grim fate as indentured workers for Weyland-Yutani on a lifeless rock, a group of young colonists scavenge an abandoned space station, only to discover a terrifying secret that threatens to pick them off one by one – or worse.

Review: As far as this critic is concerned, there are two perfect Alien movies: the first and the badass James Cameron sequel. I tend to flip-flop between which one I prefer (it usually depends on the one I saw most recently), but both films are among the most perfectly conceived and executed blockbusters of all time—the sequels, though- well, are a mixed bag at best. There have been interesting ones (Alien 3), terrible ones (Alien: Resurrection and the Avp movies) and frustrating ones (the Ridley Scott prequels), but until now, there have been no outstanding ones. As such, the fact that director Fede Alvarez was able...

Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 teases its final season with Easter eggs and nods to past Star Trek history at Sdcc. The trailer reveals USS Cerritos dealing with the Orion war, Klingons, and temporal anomalies in season 5. Exciting new developments include the alternate reality USS Cerritos, Tendi aboard an Orion pirate ship, and potential visits to Risa and the Enterprise Nx-01.

The teaser trailer for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 was screened at San Diego Comic-Con, and was full of Easter eggs and blink-and-you'll-miss-it details. The fifth and final season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will premiere on Paramount+ with two episodes on Thursday, October 24. The Lower Decks teaser trailer paid a sly nod to this fact with both a portentous voiceover promising "one last everything" and Lieutenant Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome) dismissing it immediately by stating the Lower Deckers "aren't done voyaging".

Screen Rant was there to see the...

As the tornado-chasing sequel Twisters arrives, Guardian writers pick the films that have stuck with them the longest

While sadness is never too far from the frame in the disaster genre – the majority of films, after all, do involve the mass erasure of life – it’s rarely felt quite as heavy as it did in 1998’s other comet movie Deep Impact. It unfolds with the frightening urgency of a serious-minded political thriller, as Téa Leoni’s ambitious journalist realises her big scoop is far bigger than she had initially thought, a misunderstood acronym leading her to realise the world might be coming to an end. What always struck, and scared, me as a teenager was just how hopeless things then felt – an aborted mission to throw it off course, a limited and unjust lottery for some to stay safe in shelters, a host of horrible choices to be made – with...

Douglass Fake, founder of leading movie soundtrack label Intrada and producer of more than 700 albums of movie and TV music, died Saturday at a Richmond, Calif., hospital after a long illness. He was 72.

Fake’s many credits include the first complete restoration of Leonard Bernstein’s “On the Waterfront,” a lavish 5-cd release of Elmer Bernstein’s “The Ten Commandments” and the debut of several Henry Mancini scores including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” previously only available in abridged pop recordings.

Among the label’s best sellers were expansions of previously incomplete recordings of such classics as John Williams’ “Jaws,” Alan Silvestri’s “Back to the Future” and Jerry Goldsmith’s “Alien.” Fake also supervised the re-recording of a dozen albums of classic film music including Bernard Herrmann’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much” and Miklos Rozsa’s “Ivanhoe,” “Spellbound” and “Julius Caesar.”

A longtime film-music fan, Fake launched Intrada Records...

Joe Johnston’s 1991 superhero movie The Rocketeer begins in the usual way, with orange opening credits against a black screen. Only the slight tinkling of piano hints at something greater, little notes of inspiration under the art deco script on display. Sure enough, after the title reveal, the score pauses. The black screen is revealed to actually be the doors of a hangar bay, and the strings in James Horner’s score rise to a crescendo. They are announcing the hopes hanging on the yellow biplane that emerges.

A warm, confident scene of pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) proving to his mechanic Peevey (Alan Arkin) and their pals that he’s got what it takes to win a race is an odd way to open a superhero movie, even one of the pulp-inspired films that Hollywood cranked out after Batman hit it big in 1989. By the end of The Rocketeer,...

Few military regiments are better known than the 54th Massachusetts, thanks to Ed Zwick’s brilliant 1989 film Glory. Based on the letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the books Lay This Laurel (1973) by Lincoln Kirstein and One Gallant Rush (1965) by Peter Burchard, the screenwriter Kevin Jarre humanizes the black men who volunteered to fight for the union, most of whom died in battle.

When released, the movie was revelatory, catapulting Denzel Washington to the Hollywood A list with his Academy Award-winning performance as Private Silas Trip. He was surrounded by a strong supporting cast led by Andre Braugher and Morgan Freeman. As Shaw, Matthew Broderick completed his journey from heartthrob Ferris Bueller to an accomplished adult actor. His Shaw was courageous, bucking the hierarchy to get his men shoes and refusing his pay until the Army honored its promise of equal pay to the men. But we watched him...

James Cameron's Avatar movies borrow elements from Titanic, including a nod to the 1997 movie's hit song. Both Avatar and Titanic feature love stories that echo each other, with Horner's score adding emotional depth to both. Horner's musical composition creates thematic similarities between Cameron's blockbusters.

As surprising as it may sound, James Camerons Avatar movies borrowed a bizarre element from his earlier blockbuster Titanic. James Camerons movies differ wildly in terms of themes, tone, and subject, but there are a few recurring motifs that crop up throughout his filmography. The Terminator and Titanic may seem very different, but both movies ask viewers to interrogate whether the consequences of humanitys scientific innovations should have ethical boundaries. Similarly, despite their differences, Avatar: The Way of Waters ending and Titanics third act both feature lengthy, tense action sequences where the heroes attempt to escape a sinking vessel.

As such, it shouldnt be too...

The strength of the Ark franchise is evident, with the original game getting multiple expansions, and support for years, as well as a highly anticipated sequel starring Fast X star Vin Diesel, and of course the recently released Ark: The Animated Series.

It isn’t too much to say that a large part of the success comes down to the atmosphere created by the Ost of Gareth Coker, an ever-presence throughout all the projects of the franchise, and now in the midst of curating Ark 2’s soundtrack, to boot.

We were lucky enough to discuss this and so much more about himself and his career in the gaming industry over the years, from Prince of Persia to his ‘dream project’, and more!

[This was a written interview, so some answers have been edited for clarity and length.]

Gareth Coker’s an Ark Composing Genius, and So Much More Besides For those unaware, would you be so kind as to explain who you are and what you do?...

A sad day for the industry as Hollywood loses one of its most influential figures. Roger Corman, the King of B-Movies, has sadly passed away at the age of 98 on May 9th, 2024.

The following statement was issued by his family:

“His films were revolutionary and iconoclastic, and captured the spirit of an age. When asked how he would like to be remembered, he said, ‘I was a filmmaker, just that,.’“

Born in Detroit, Michigan, his career in film began at the 20th Century Fox mailroom, where he eventually became a story reader. Through his connections, he began producing and directing films such as The Fast and the Furious and Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet. Over the years, he worked with multiple industry veterans, such as Vincent Price and Boris Karloff.

His biggest period was when he launched New World Pictures with his brother Gene. Under the ownership of 20th Century Fox,...

Titanic is one of the greatest movies of all time for a reason. It's the blueprint for breathtaking romances, and it packs a seriously heartbreaking punch. Its the definition of a blockbuster, and has rightfully earned its praise in the years since its release. But aside from the story, or the infamous debate of whether or not Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) could fit on the door with Rose (Kate Winslet), one of the most defining pieces of the film is its stunning score. Titanic is a masterpiece all on its own, but add in the score by James Horner, and its taken to an entirely new level. After all, you cant hear My Heart Will Go On by Cline Dion without thinking of the movie. But that almost wasnt the case. In fact, director James Cameron originally didnt want a song at all.

"Houston, we have a problem." This is easily one of my all-time favorite space movies. Ron Howard's docu-drama thriller Apollo 13 first opened in theaters in the summer of 1995, celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. The old 35mm trailer scanner YouTube recently posted a crisp 2160p scan of the original Apollo 13 trailer. Though this actually plays more like a teaser, setting up the story and stakes and characters without showing too much (the full trailer is also available right below it). In this movie based on a true story, NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 (which launched in April 1970) to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy. Starring Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell, Kevin Bacon as Jack Swigert, Bill Paxton Fred Haise, and Ed Harris on the ground as Flight Director Gene Kranz.

Quick Links Why Star Trek Needed Spock to Survive Beyond Two Movies How Leonard Nimoy Got to Direct Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Leonard Nimoy Faced Challenges Directing The Search for Spock How the Star Trek Cast Reacted to Leonard Nimoy Directing Star Trek III

On the 40th anniversary of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, the film directed by Leonard Nimoy enjoys a much better reputation than it originally did. For a long time when discussing the films starring the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series, fans claimed "the even-numbered movies are good, the odd-numbered ones are bad." Yet, how the first film Leonard Nimoy directed turned out is why Star Trek continues to be a relevant and important storytelling universe today. One reason Leonard Nimoy directed Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was, likely, public relations.

After Spock died in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,...

The Oscars are almost upon us, and according to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users, Billie Eilish will claim her second trophy for Best Original Song. She and her brother Finneas previously won for penning the title song from “No Time to Die,” and now they’re expected to prevail again for their ballad “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie.” If they do, it would be the first time this century that a composition wins both Song of the Year at the Grammys and Best Original Song at the Oscars.

It’s less common than it used to be for soundtrack songs to cross over to the Grammys. The last time a song won both of these awards was actually Celine Dion‘s “My Heart Will Go On” from “Titanic.” Written by James Horner and Will Jennings, the classic love theme from the blockbuster film won Best Original...