Nerdist’s Best TV Shows of 2024
The 2020s have been quite the chaotic decade and, as 2024 comes to a close, we accept that we are only halfway through what feels like one long surreal season of reality TV. While life […]
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Who Are the Most Franchise-Focused Actors Ever?
As his scene-stealing—no, film–stealing—performance in Gladiator II has reminded millions of viewers, Denzel Washington has long been a franchise unto himself. For the first 40 years of his career, though, Denzel didn’t do franchise films. […]
5 of the Most Dangerous Cars Ever Made
I live in New York City, which has allowed me the rare privilege of almost never having to drive a car, as well as never having to think about just how dangerous they are. I […]
20 of the Best Action Scenes in Movie History
Action movies are decried as mindless backdrops for eating popcorn, but a good action scene can do just as much to move the story forward as a boring conversation. It can reveal character, change relationships, and it […]
22 Movies With the Best Practical Effects of All Time
CGI this, CGI that. How about we see “gee, I don’t think a computer could have accomplished this” kind of effects in more movies? It’s amazing what digital effects can do these days, but you always […]
‘Say Nothing,’ ‘The Diplomat’ add to British Bad Guy hall of fame
Though he has not yet been given his own detective series, Rory Kinnear is a deeply British actor. He’s done Shakespeare and “Cranford,” “The Thick of It” and James Bond. He’s played Frankenstein’s monster in […]
Lauren Sánchez Reveals How She’s Preparing For Wedding To Jeff Bezos
The former news anchor recently shared how she has been preparing for her big day, noting that she is “just like every other bride.” Aside from her wedding plans, Lauren Sanchez also faces a lawsuit […]
From ‘Wicked’ To ‘Moana 2’
In the summer of 2023, we had “Barbenheimer,” and the holiday season of 2024 will have “Glicked” as Gladiator II star Paul Mescal has dubbed the release date of November 22, on which the Jon […]
Ian McKellen Rejected The Role Of Dumbledore in Harry Potter?
Did Ian McKellen reject the role of Dumbledore? (Photo Credit – Koimoi) Ian McKellen is famous for his sharp discernment, even if it means turning down some of the most high-profile gigs. In a BBC […]
New LORD OF THE RINGS Box Set Tempts You with the One Ring
Do you dare to take the One Ring into your possession? Will you try to use its powers and fall to evil or walk into Mordor to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom? […]
23 of the Best Ensemble Casts in Movie History
Movie stars are kind of like chicken tenders: Even one is great, but the more, the merrier. Still, there’s an art to the ensemble cast. You can’t just throw a bunch of movie stars together all […]
Nicolas Cage Revealed He Turned Down A Key Role In ‘The Lord of the Rings’ & Has No Regrets!
Nicolas Cage discusses his decision to pass on a key role in ‘The Lord of the Rings.’ (Photo Credit – Instagram) Did you know Nicolas Cage was this close to being Aragorn in The Lord […]
Iconic STAR WARS Poster Artist and Fantasy Illustrator Greg Hildebrandt Dies, Age 85
One of the most iconic fantasy and sci-fi artists of all time, Greg Hildebrandt, has sadly passed away at age 85. We learned the news via the folks at Gizmodo. Together with his twin brother […]
Ella Balinska Horror Film ‘Monsters’ Acquired by Voltage Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: Voltage Pictures has taken global rights to apocalypse horror movie Monsters starring Ella Balinska. Voltage will launch global sales for the film at the American Film Market, which runs November 5-10 in Las Vegas. Monsters follows a mother […]
Inside ‘Desert Warrior,’ The Delayed Saudi Epic With Anthony Mackie
Desert Warrior was unveiled in 2021 as a rallying cry for Saudi Arabian filmmaking. Starring Captain America’s Anthony Mackie and Oscar-winner Sir Ben Kingsley, the $150M epic was set up by Riyadh media giant MBC […]
Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Jordin Sparks Voice ‘Pout-Pout Fish’ Movie
EXCLUSIVE: Emmy winner Nick Offerman (The Last Of Us), Emmy nominee Amy Sedaris (BoJack Horseman), AACTA winner Nina Oyama (Utopia), Grammy nominee and American Idle winner Jordin Sparks (Sparkle), SAG winner Miranda Otto (The Lord […]
We Reveal New Art From THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM (Exclusive)
In December, The Lord of the Rings is set to ride back onto our screens in a big way. A brand new anime feature, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, will […]
J.A. Bayona Talks ‘Society Of The Snow’ & Hollywood Vs Spain
J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow is one of Netflix‘s most-watched movies of this year so far yet the director revealed today it was mainly intended for an older audience. Speaking at MIPCOM, the Oscar-nominee […]
Is Gandalf Immortal? The Lord of the Rings Theory That Could Rewrite Middle-earth
Is Gandalf Immortal? The Lord of the Rings Theory That Could Rewrite Middle-earth ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Hold onto your wizard hats! A heart-sinking theory swirls theories around the fandom: Could Gandalf be […]
21 Live-Action Movies That Deserve Animated Remakes
For very good reasons, every beloved animated feature from your childhood is getting the live-action treatment by modern Hollywood. After all, if kids love fantasy worlds full of sights and sounds the likes of which they could […]