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As the creator of Hellboy and artist of the half-demon hero's many adventures into darkness, Mike Mignola is comics' foremost expert on monsters. Hellboy is an agent of the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) and has vanquished every type of monster under the full moon, from vampires to werewolves to dragons to his demonic kin. "Hellboy" comics range from simple short stories to pulp epics as good as any blockbuster movie; you don't get the modern reinvention of "Creature Commandos" without the B.P.R.D.

But what is Mignola's own favorite monster movie? Despite also being the creator of Hellboy's amphibian sidekick Abe Sapien, it's not "The Creature From The Black Lagoon" and its underwater horror Gill-man.

It's James Whale's "Bride of Frankenstein" and Mignola isn't alone; "Bride" often ranks as the best...

Dublin-based post-production house Windmill Lane Pictures is to close with immediate effect, citing the impact of the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strike in the US and the “erosion of competitiveness” of Ireland’s VFX tax credit.

Windmill Lane was founded as a recording studio and TV commercial post-production facility in 1978, with James Morris, who later set up Irish TV channel TV3, among its founders. In 1990, the recording studio and post-production house was divided and the recording studios, used by artists including U2, remains in operation.

Windmill Lane Pictures worked on post on film, TV and commercials, with credits including features Brooklyn,...

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Mayfair Witches is a supernatural gothic horror thriller drama series created by Michelle Ashford and Esta Spalding. Based on the Lives of the Mayfair Witches books by Anne Rice, the AMC series follows neurosurgeon Dr Rowan Fielding as she discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches who are haunted because of a sinister past. Mayfair Witches stars Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Ben Feldman, and Alyssa Jirrels. So, if you loved the gothic horror, thrilling dark fantasy elements, and compelling characters in Mayfair Witches, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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A Discovery of Witches is a fantasy romance drama series created by Deborah Harkness. Based on Harkness’ All Souls Trilogy, the Sky One series follows Diana Bishop, a historian who...

Some of the most exciting TV shows of all time are horror series, using spooks and scares to churn out some dangerously cutting-edge entertainment. Many TV shows take advantage of the longer-form storytelling of the medium to dish out some delightful slow-burn horror stories that wouldn't be possible to squeeze into a 120-minute feature film. However, many scary series take a more noticeable charge of their narratives, getting to the point quickly with some exciting tales that don't overstay their welcome.

There are several methods by which TV shows find good, fast paces to deliver their horror at. Anthology horror series have to wrap up each of their narratives within the space of a single episode, typically leading to more brisk scares that get to the action quickly. Monster-of-the-week shows have similar mechanisms in place, with neat bottled stories delivered alongside an overarching plot that spans multiple episodes. Whatever the case,...

With production on DC Studios' Lanterns HBO/Max series set to commence very soon, we may have our first glimpse of the look star Kyle Chandler will be rocking as veteran ring-slinger, Hal Jordan.

The Friday Night Lights alum posed for a photo with a fan that was shared on social media, and, as we expected, it looks like Chandler's take on Jordan will be inspired by the Earth One version of the character from Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko's 2018 series.

Of course, there's always a chance Chandler will completely change his appearance prior to filming, but since the actor doesn't usually wear a full beard between roles, we'd day there's a good chance this is indeed his Hal Jordan look.

Chandler will star alongside Aaron Pierre, who will play John Stewart in the show.

New photo of Dcu Hal Jordan aka Kyle Chandler with a fan!

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Just from watching the trailer, I sat down to watch Werewolves with some low expectations. What intrigued me was the look of the werewolves. They look more practical than they do in movies these days, like they're animatronic beasts right out of an '80s movie. I like that a lot.

Werewolves is reminiscent of films like The Howling and Wolfen, with the same level of cheesiness and plot holes. It’s also fun. The lycanthropes are not as spectacular as the ones in 2010’s The Wolfman featuring Anthony Hopkins and Benecio Del Toro, or Josh Harnett’s werewolf in the Penny Dreadful TV series. These creatures were as I expected with their growling, rivers of drool, and massive teeth. We get occasional information about who they once were thanks to personal items such as dog tags and a protective vest with the words ‘wolf killer’ on it. The action...

Judging by atmosphere alone, Nosferatu is a triumph. Writer-director Robert Eggers has applied his meticulous process to the sighing ossuaries and sickly maidens of gothic horror, adapting Bram Stoker’s seminal Dracula and its illegitimate offspring Nosferatu for contemporary audiences. Sumptuously realized and terminally self-serious, it’s the culmination of...

Colman Domingo delivers a modern-day “The Fugitive”-style paranoid thriller with Netflix’s new limited series “The Madness.” The “Rustin” and “Euphoria” star takes on the role of Muncie Daniels, a lauded CNN commentator who finds his spotlight turned against him when he stumbles onto the dead body of a high-profile white supremacist and winds up getting framed for the crime. With mysterious, seemingly ultra-powerful forces aligning against him, Muncie has to uncover the truth behind the convoluted web of money, politics and murder that led him there.

The eight-episode series surrounds Domingo with an ensemble full of familiar actors, so if you’re wondering where you’ve seen them before, here’s a handy guide to the cast and characters of “The Madness.”

Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels in “The Madness” (Netflix) Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels

Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo plays Muncie Daniels, a high-profile author and CNN...

It's not always clear why one fantasy TV show is popular while another one fails to capture the attention of audiences. However, the most popular additions to the genre in recent years have all been crossover hits that connect with viewers who would typically tune into speculative fiction, as well as a variety of other audiences. These new viewers found themselves drawn into the intricate world-building and storytelling of these projects. Since fantasy has been gaining traction with wider audiences, it's high time that overlooked and forgotten series are brought back to the forefront of the conversation.

While there are some fantasy TV shows that continued for too many seasons, these overlooked series were typically cut short. However, even those who had years of success haven't enjoyed the same legacy as the fantastical projects that will be remembered for years to come. There are many reasons why these shows have been largely forgotten,...

Exclusive: David Haig (Four Weddings and a Funeral) has joined the cast of Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino’s upcoming ballet dramedy Étoile as a series regular, Deadline has learned.

Haig was cast ahead of production on Season 1, which began in January, but not previously announced. Details on his role are being kept under wraps.

Set in New York City and Paris, the eight-episode first season of Étoile follows the dancers and artistic staff of two world-renowned ballet companies, as they embark on an ambitious gambit to save their storied institutions by swapping their most talented stars.

Étoile is created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, who writes, directs, and serves as executive producer.

Haig joins a cast that includes the Emmy-winning Marvelous Mrs. Maisel alum Luke Kirby, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Gideon Glick, Simon Callow, Lou de Laâge and David Alvarez.

From Amazon MGM Studios, Étoile, which has a two-season order,...

The love triangle is now complete.

British actor Shazad Latif, who starred opposite Lily James in romantic comedy What’s Love Got to With It?, is joining Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s buzzy adaptation of Wuthering Heights. MRC and Warner Bros. are backing the feature, which Warners will distribute after picking it up in a twisty bidding war.

Considered one of the great masterpieces of literature, Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel follows the Lintons and the turbulent relationship they have with the Earnshaws’ foster son, Heathcliff. In Fennell’s take, Elordi is playing Heathcliff while Robbie is playing Heathcliff’s secret love, Catherine Earnshaw.

Capping a months-long search for the part, Latif will play Edgar Linton, a well to-do neighbour who falls in love and marries Catherine but must then contend with Heathcliff who returns to enact a revenge on the Catherine and the Earnshaws.

Shooting is...

Exclusive: Hong Chau (The Instigators), Alison Oliver (Saltburn), and Shazad Latif (Magpie) have landed the three remaining major roles in Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell’s buzzy Wuthering Heights adaptation for Warner Bros, MRC, and LuckyChap.

Sources tell us Chau is playing Nelly Dean, the film’s chief narrator, with Oliver as Isabella Linton. Shazad plays Edgar Linton, a wealthy, aristocratic man who marries Catherine Earnshaw (Margot Robbie). The actors come to the project after Warner Bros snapping it up in a fierce bidding war, with a commitment to a theatrical run with a big P&a spend. As previously announced, LuckyChap’s Robbie and Euphoria‘s Jacob Elordi lead the cast.

Fennell revealed that Wuthering Heights would be her next project in a post on X (formerly Twitter) over the summer. Published by Emily Brontë under the pseudonym Ellis Bell a year before her death, the classic novel is...

James Hawes is returning to the espionage genre with Rami Malek along for the ride in The Amateur. Hawes is a BAFTA-nominated director better known for his work on the small screen in Britain, having directed multiple episodes of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant's Doctor Who eras as well as multiple episodes of Merlin, Penny Dreadful, Black Mirror and Apple TV+'s Slow Horses. Malek is an Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning star known for everything from his early work in the Night at the Museum franchise to his acclaimed roles in Mr. Robot and Bohemian Rhapsody and No Time to Die.

Based on Robert Littel's novel of the same name, which was previously adapted to film in 1981, Malek leads The Amateur as Charlie Heller, a reserved CIA cryptographer whose world is rocked when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. Initially seeking help from a senior...

The Amateur star Rami Malek and director James Hawes explain how the upcoming espionage thriller pulls from Slow Horses, which the latter directed episodes for. Based on a 1981 novel of the same name by Robert Littell, The Amateur follows a CIA cryptographer who, after losing his wife in a London terrorist attack, blackmails his agency into training him and letting him pursue the people responsible. The film will mark the latest espionage-themed project for Hawes, who directed all six season 1 episodes of Slow Horses, Apple TV+'s acclaimed spy show.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, both Malek and Hawes explain how The Amateur draws from the spy movies that have come before, while also putting a very modern spin on its subject matter. Though the Jason Bourne films and classics like Three Days of the Condor (1975) are inspirations, Hawes affirms that it's also a "a very 2025 movie." Check...

Actress Eva Green poses for Chapter II of the Roger Vivier “Express” campaign, in a new short film, directed by Andrea Danese and Nicolangelo Gelormini, for the fashion brand credited with handbags and the creation of the modern day ‘stiletto’ heel, declaring “…to wear dreams on one’s feet is to begin to give a reality to one’s dreams…” :

About her ongoing film career, Green said "...there are simply not enough good roles for women, and for the last 20 years it has been so male-dominated and continues to be so."

The French actress and model started her career in theater before making her film debut in 2003 in Bernardo Bertolucci's controversial "The Dreamers".

She achieved international recognition when she appeared in Ridley Scott's "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005) and portrayed 'Vesper Lynd' in the 'James Bond' film "Casino Royale" (2006).

In 2006, Green was awarded the 'BAFTA' Rising Star Award.

As HBO's Lanterns series continues to round out its supporting cast, the latest addition is an actor who has played numerous memorable roles over the years, Garret Dillahunt.

According to Deadline, Dillahunt will play a villain, but his character doesn't appear to be anyone we might know from the comics.

Described as a "modern cowboy," William Macon is a "a self-righteous, conspiracy-minded man who masks his ruthless ambition behind a charming and calculated facade."

Dillahunt has a lot of experience playing villains, with appearances in the likes of The Last House on the Left, Looper, and HBO's Deadwood, in which he played two completely different characters (really three if you count his cameo in the movie).

Dillahunt joins the recently cast Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) as Hal Jordan.

Nexus Point News first reported that Dillahunt was in talks,...

Golden Globe Award-winning actress Keri Russell stars in a new Netflix series called The Diplomat. It’s definitely worth checking out if you enjoyed watching The Night Agent and The Recruit.

Created by Homeland writer and executive producer Debora Cahn, The Diplomat follows a career diplomat named Kate Wyler who finds herself struggling to balance her new role and marriage after landing the high-profile position of US Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Of course, there are many other talented actors in the series besides Russell, such as Rufus Sewell, Ali Ahn, David Gyasi, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, Miguel Sandoval, Nana Mensah, Michael McKean, etc. If you want to know who’s who in the political drama, continue reading because we shared a cast and characters guide below.

Netflix The Diplomat cast and character guide The Diplomat. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in episode 103 of The Diplomat. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix...

The second adaptation of Frederick Forsyth’s novel will be a 10-episode miniseries.

Everyone loves a lone assassin up against the world. From James Bond to “The Old Man,” the format seems to work. And so, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Peacock is throwing their hat in the ring with the miniseries, “The Day of the Jackal.” This reimagining of Frederick Forsyth’s novel of the same name, which also spawned the 1973 movie, stars Eddie Redmayne in the lead role as the enigmatic assassin known simply as “The Jackal.” Here’s everything you need to know about the 10-episode series, debuting Thursday, Nov. 14 on Peacock.

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Beloved English actor Rory Kinnear appeared in two prominent projects in 2024, but these vastly different roles mean you probably didn't even notice. Kinnear is known for his triumphant performances in movies, television, and theatre, which have earned him accolades all over the globe. He's been nominated for several prestigious awards and won multiple Laurence Olivier Awards, a Satellite Award, and a Pam Springs International Film Festival award. Through all this, Kinnear has made himself deeply memorablebut 2024 has been a year for branching out.

Kinnear is best known for his villainous roles, most notably playing Bill Tanner in the Daniel Craig James Bond filmsQuantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021). His other memorable performances were in the sitcom Count Arthur Strong (2013 - 2017) and Penny Dreadful (2014 - 2016). These roles required something unique of Kinnear, though he is thoroughly recognizable in each. However, those used to the actor's appearance and...

We had heard that Stephen Williams was in negotiations to direct the Lanterns pilot, but if this was accurate, talks evidently fell through.

THR is reporting that James Hawes has been tapped to helm the first two episodes of the upcoming Dcu series.

Hawes is a British director who has helmed several episodes of Apple TV+'s acclaimed Slow Horses. He has also worked on Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, Spike TV’s The Mist, The Alienist, AMC’s Snowpiercer, and Black Mirror.

He joins a creative team that includes Emmy Award-winning Lost and Watchmen creator Damon Lindelof, Ozark showrunner Chris Mundy and comic book writer Tom King. Justin Britt-Gibson, Breannah Gibson and Vanessa Baden Kelly are also said to be on board.

Lanterns "follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Per THR, DC Studios and HBO have tapped James Hawes to serve as the director of the first two episodes of Lanterns. Hawes is a prolific TV director, having helmed episodes of Black Mirror, Penny Dreadful, Doctor Who, The Alienist, Snowpiercer, Raised by Wolves, and Slow Horses. He also recently made his feature directorial debut with One Life, a biopic starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of children during World War II.

The live-action Green Lantern series is said to have a True Detective vibe as it “follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.” Kyle Chandler was recently set to star as Hal Jordan. Aaron Pierre (Rebel Ridge) and Stephan James (Homecoming) are the top choices for John Stewart, with THR stating that screen tests are happening right now.

A director for the DC Studios and HBO’s much-ballyhooed series Lanterns has been found.

James Hawes, an established TV helmer who most recently directed a string of episodes of the Gary Oldman spy series Slow Horses, has been tapped to helm the first two episodes of the sci-fi cop series.

Lanterns is said to have a gritty, True Detective vibe and follows Hal Jordan, a legend amongst the space police force known as the Green Lanterns, as he reluctantly mentors a younger Green Lantern, John Stewart. The two intergalactic cops get drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

The show is in the midst of casting the final of its two leads. Kyle Chandler is set to star as the classic and long-running Lantern Jordan. HBO and DC have narrowed down the search for Stewart to Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre...

Over the years, Netflix has boasted an extensive catalog of horror movies and shows, yet even six years later, The Haunting of Hill House still stands out as the platform's best horror series. Netflix always has a strong mix of genres in its repertoire, but horror is one place that is never lacking. From Monster to All of Us Are Dead, the service offers a number of creepy shows that range from serial killers to the paranormal. There are even shows that perfectly blend genres, like Stranger Things or Black Mirror. Yet, one series is truly the scariest.

Released in 2018, The Haunting of Hill House is a modern-day adaptation of the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name. It tells the story of the Crain children, who were raised in a strange and spooky home called Hill House. Now in adulthood, the siblings reunite in the face of an awful...

HeadStuff Podcasts presents The Greatest Matter, an original full-cast audio drama podcast series launching on 24th September 2024. Trailer out now!

The Greatest Matter is a gothic crime tale set in Victorian Dublin, in which a visiting Italian criminologist gets caught up in a mysterious murder in Phoenix Park. The podcast will be released weekly for 12 episodes from September to December.

The show was written and directed by multi-award-winning podcast producer Conor Reid (creator of Words To That Effect), with a cast including Donncha O’Dea, Margaret Mc Auliffe, Amy O’Dwyer and Darragh Smith

The Greatest Matter will be of interest to lovers of gothic and the supernatural, as well as fans of crime, mystery, and all things Victorian. Whether it’s audio dramas like Welcome to Nightvale, The Magnus Archives, or Victoriocity; TV shows such as Penny Dreadful, Sherlock, or Carnival Row; or classic fiction from Arthur Conan Doyle and Bram Stoker...

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A Discovery of Witches is definitely one of the most intriguing supernatural fantasy series with its brilliantly written characters and complex storylines, the Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode series has the perfect blend of the real world and witches and vampires. Based on the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness, the Sky series follows Diana Bishop a witch, and Matthew Clairmont a vampire as they fall in love and face off life-threatening rivals. So, if you loved the fantastical elements, epic romance, and a tinge of horror in A Discovery of Witches here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Mayfair Witches is a gothic supernatural horror thriller drama series created by Michelle Ashford and Esta Spalding. Based on the Lives of the Mayfair Witches novel trilogy by author Anne Rice, the...

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When Universal Pictures released the Hugh Jackman-led Van Helsing movie in 2004, it was met with negative reviews but became a box office success, and now, after many attempts, it looks like a Van Helsing reboot is on the way. An iconic character from Bram Stokers Dracula novel, Van Helsing is a talented doctor and scientist who's also a vampire hunter committed to bringing down Dracula. In addition to the 2004 Jackman movie, Van Helsing has been featured in Dracula 2000, Penny Dreadful, and the Hotel Transylvania franchise.

The Van Helsing reboot has had a bumpy road, as Universal Pictures has attempted various reboots for years. The first was announced in 2012 in tandem with a reboot of The Mummy, and Tom Cruise...

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4, "Eldest."

The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 introduces Tom Bombadil, and viewers may recognize the actor who brings this iconic figure from J.R.R. Tolkien's books to life. The Hobbits have a run-in with Tom Bombadil in The Fellowship of the Ring, but the character doesn't appear in Peter Jackson's adaptation of the book. Tolkien also writes about Bombadil in The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, which sheds light on this mysterious and powerful figure though it also leaves plenty up to interpretation. This is precisely why bringing him to the screen can be so risky.

Thankfully, The Rings of Power is doing a decent job of it so far. The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 introduces Tom Bombadil after the Stranger is separated from Nori and Poppy, and he helps Daniel Weyman's character out of a pinch.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is back for Season 2, and this time around there are a number of new characters to keep straight. With Sauron revealed to be Halbrand at the end of Season 1, the chess pieces are now fully in the open and the Dark Lord is masquerading as yet another new character this season in order to try and forge the titular rings. We’ve also got drama with the dwarves, in-fighting amongst the elves and that guy who most definitely is Gandalf is wandering the desert with a harfoot.

Absent in Season 2 is Nazanin Boniadi who played Bronwyn, who exited the show. But new to the cast are Ciaran Hinds, Rory Kinnear and plenty more filling out this prequel series that tackles J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age. Check out our complete “Rings of Power” Season 2 cast and character guide below.

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Tom Bombadil is the most enduring mystery from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. A jolly forest dweller, Frodo and his Hobbit friends first encounter Tom near the start of The Fellowship of the Ring, just after they leave the Shire. Tom apparently possesses great powers, but he's not at all involved in the wider goings-on in Middle-earth. This immortal being just likes to hang out in the forest singing songs and spending time with his wife Goldberry.

The section with Tom Bombadil is kind of its own little isolated piece of the story, and most adaptations of The Lord of the Rings leave it out. However, Tom will appear in the upcoming second season of The Rings of Power, Prime Video's Lord of the Rings prequel series set thousands of years before the story most of us know. He'll be played by Rory Kinnear, who appeared in Penny Dreadful,...

Josh Hartnett has had a diverse career in horror, from protagonist to villain, in films like Penny Dreadful and 30 Days of Night. His work in horror anthologies like Stories of Lost Souls has been hit or miss, with weak appearances and disconnected narratives. Despite some missteps in films like The Black Dahlia, Hartnett's performances in horror like I Come with the Rain and Black Mirror have been strong.

Josh Hartnett is a character actor that's slowly made a name for himself in the horror genre, appearing in a wide variety of movies and TV shows of uneven quality. Perhaps most famous for his role as Michael Fitzgerald on ABC's Cracker, Josh Hartnett is a teen idol turned character actor who has shown up in a diverse array of media. While he has more appearances in war films like Black Hawk Down and romantic comedies like 40 Days and 40 Nights, he's...

M. Night Shyamalan said he couldn’t see anyone else but Josh Hartnett as lead character Cooper in his new thriller, “Trap,” noting that he loved that the “Penny Dreadful” star was willing to “risk everything” with him to make the movie.

The “Sixth Sense” director began self-financing his own films with 2015’s “The Visit,” a gamble that paid off on the very first day of release.

“There’s no way to protect yourself. We’ll all get paid if we’re successful, if we’re not, we don’t get paid. And I don’t think you should,” he told GQ in a video where he talked about his most iconic movies.

He said he wrote the role of Cooper as a “superstar,” but needed an actor who was alright with making a movie that didn’t have a studio’s backing upfront.

When he first met with Hartnett,...

Hartnett's performance as Cooper in Trap is praised, showcasing his evolution from heartthrob to versatile actor in the horror genre. With more than 30 film roles, Hartnett's iconic career includes a significant role in Oppenheimer and a return to horror in Trap. Fans of Hartnett's Trap performance should revisit his first horror role in Halloween H20 to see where his career began.

Josh Hartnett's first horror role should be revisited after his performance in the 2024 film Trap. In the M. Night Shyamalan film, Hartnett plays Cooper Adams, a serial killer who is stuck in a maximum-security concert venue. Alongside other familiar faces, Hartnett leads the cast of Trap, with the film focusing mainly on the psyche of a trapped killer. Reviews of Trap praise Hartnett's performance, despite the occasionally muddied storytelling.

Before his work in Trap, Hartnett had a long history of acting in horror and thriller films and the occasional drama.

Amidst the fanfare and spectacle in Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” presentation in Hall H today, the biggest question on fans’ minds may be about one of the most loved, yet least seen characters in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth, Tom Bombadil.

During a jam-packed panel presentation featuring the cast and showrunners, fans were treated to details about the upcoming season as well as an epic trailer that teased huge battles, Ents, Sauron’s rise, a Balrog, and the aforementioned woodland hermit. English actor Rory Kinnear will play Bombadil, a sort of merry trickster encountered by Frodo Baggins in the first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring." Season 2 marks the character’s long-awaited live action screen debut. Fans of the books were chagrined that Peter Jackson omitted the character from his films.

Kinnear is best known for playing M’s chief of staff in the Daniel Craig-era James Bond films, several characters in Alex Garland’s ‘Men,’ and as the Creature in “Penny Dreadful.”

Watch the new trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”...

Dark fantasy genre offers a gritty and twisted take on traditional hero stories with morally complex characters and dark themes. Popular series like Game of Thrones and Supernatural set high standards for high fantasy with dark undertones. Underrated gems like The Magicians, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and Penny Dreadful offer a darker and more macabre take on dark fantasy.

Live-action dark fantasy is a rapidly expanding genre with many phenomenal TV shows that offer excitement and thrills. The story of good versus evil has a perennial quality that appeals to optimism and justice. However, in a world thats increasingly chaotic and filled with hate, these stories have begun to feel disingenuous. This has led many people to seek out stories that provide a degree of escapism while also reflecting reality. Dark fantasy is the perfect solution.

Dark fantasy is an age-old countercultural movement that challenges the traditional hero's journey, black-and-white morality,...

Paramount+ has cancelled Halo, Deadline has confirmed.

The news comes a few months after Season 2 of the live-action video game adaptation premiered on the streamer in February. Amblin Television, Xbox and 343 Industries are currently shopping Halo in hopes of finding it a new home, Deadline understands.

“We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox, 343 Industries and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work. We wish everyone the best going forward,” a spokesperson for Paramount+ said in a statement Thursday.

Added 343 Industries: “We deeply appreciate the millions of fans who propelled the Halo series to be a global success and we remain committed to broadening the Halo universe in different ways in the future. We...

Josh Hartnett's modern comeback includes Black Mirror, Oppenheimer, and The Bear. His upcoming film, Trap, is expected to be profitable regardless of its Rotten Tomatoes score. Hartnett may reprise his role in The Bear season 4 and star in more summer blockbusters.

I'm thrilled about how Josh Hartnett has returned to the spotlight over the past few years. Hartnett's well-received and celebrated comeback began in 2023 when he starred alongside Aaron Paul in one of the most celebrated episodes of Black Mirror season 6 titled "Beyond the Sea". Hartnett starred as David Ross in the Black Mirror episode, which takes place in an alternate version of 1969. Hartnett and Paul playing astronauts in Black Mirror is just about all I needed to strap in for the exceptional episode, which plays out more like a movie with a lengthy runtime of one hour and nineteen minutes.

Hartnett then doubled down on his big return...

House of the Dragon‘s world gets even bigger in season 2. With the Dance of the Dragons Targaryen civil war now in motion, the “Blacks” (Queen Rhaenyra I’s supporters) and the “Greens” (King Aegon II’s supporters) must enlist the other Great Houses of Westeros to their cause.

This means that many of the characters we’ve gotten to know thus far, Prince Jacaerys (Harry Collett), Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), Ser Criston (Fabian Frankel), and more, will hit the road to recruit nobles like college football coaches in need of a star quarterback.

“People have to curry favor with the other lords and figure out who’s on what team,” House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal told Den of Geek. “It’s nice because instead of just introducing 18 new characters, we follow characters who we already know going to these new places and meeting new people.”

Condal is exaggerating a bit.

Since Showtime is a pay-for-view cable channel, the execs aren't tied to the ratings like regular commercial channels. However, they still have to run programs that will keep viewers subscribed. Which of their shows will be cancelled or renewed? We'll have to wait and see.

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Explore more vampire-centric entertainment after AMC's Interview with the Vampire with these captivating series. From the brooding atmosphere of Penny Dreadful to the campy thrills of True Blood, these 10 shows offer unique vampire tales. Whether you prefer teen drama like The Vampire Diaries or psychological depth like Hannibal, these binge-worthy series won't disappoint.

AMC's Interview with the Vampire is perfect for fans of vampire lore, the supernatural, and a touch of horror. Once this intriguing show ends, these 10 series will be ideal for continuing a binge into the genre. For those still captivated by the dark and alluring world of Interview with the Vampire, there's no shortage of compelling series that offer their own unique takes on the vampire mythos. From the brooding atmosphere of Penny Dreadful to the campy thrills of True Blood, these shows maintain the core elements that make vampire stories so enduring.

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Tom Bombadil will finally appear in The Rings of Power season 2, showcasing his signature singing and whimsical nature. Rory Kinnear will play Old Tom in the series, but the character must sing, or it wasn't worth including him. Bombadil's singing adds a point of light to the dark tone of the show, providing a refreshing contrast to Sauron's evil presence.

Tom Bombadil will officially be making an appearance in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, and I can't wait to finally hear him sing. This will be the first time the jovial, sing-song character will be brought to a live-action adaptation of Tolkien's works since he was left out of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Of course, Bombadil is frequently omitted for a good reasonhe has little to do with the central plot, and his nature contradicts the darker tones of Sauron's conflict.

A playwright-turned-screenwriter, John Logan made a name for himself — and earned three Oscar nominations — working with some of the biggest names in the business, in genres ranging period dramas, sword-and-sandal epics and spy thrillers.

His credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Tim Burton’s Sweeney Todd, Oliver Stone’s Any Given Sunday, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Ed Zwick and Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai, and two James Bond movies directed by Sam Mendes, to name a few.

Logan was, in his own words, shaped by two early influences: William Shakespeare and monsters. The Great Bard led him to drama, theatre, and a career in writing. But even before that, there were monsters. He was raised on the fantastical world of Dark Shadows, the horror movies of Universal and Hammer, Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, the Aurora monster modeling kits, and Marvel’s Tomb of Dracula comic books. His...

After being excluded from both the classic 1978 animated movie and Peter Jackson's critically acclaimed trilogy, The Lord of the Rings will finally put the spotlight on Tom Bombadil in live-action when The Rings of Power returns for season 2 on August 29.

He first appeared in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, helping save Merry and Pippin from Old Man Willow, an angry tree in the Old Forest, that swallows them. In this series, we'll meet a younger version of "Old Tom" who has left Withywindle behind to make a second home in the ravaged Rhûn.

"There’s a reason why he hasn’t been in prior adaptations, because in some ways he’s sort of an anti-dramatic character," showrunner J.D. Payne tells Vanity Fair (via SFFGazette.com). "He’s not a character who has a particularly strong agenda. He observes drama, but largely doesn’t participate in it.

Well, that's one way to resolve a years-long conspiracy theory among the weirdest and nerdiest of fans. The creative team behind "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is apparently taking no chances in the months leading up to season 2 of the Prime Video series, unwilling to let leaks or set photos ruin the biggest surprise in decades of Middle-earth lore. Instead, the fine folks over at Vanity Fair were given an exclusive first look at the burning question at the forefront of all our minds: Will the bizarre character known as Tom Bombadil, whose boots are yellow and is famously a merry fellow, appear in the streaming show? 

The answer to that little riddle is now confirmed to be a resounding yes. After all the biggest and most popular adaptations of author J.R.R. Tolkien's work to this point went out of their way to avoid mentioning...

Based on Anne Rice‘s classic gothic romance series Interview with the Vampire, has garnered a massive fan following because of its brilliant storytelling and complex characters. The AMC series is currently airing its second season and the audience seems to be loving the new season even more. So, if you have already binged all the available episodes of Interview with the Vampire here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Penny Dreadful (Paramount+ & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Showtime

Penny Dreadful is a gothic horror drama series created by John Logan. The Showtime series’ first season is set in 1891 London and it follows the story of an American gunman Ethan Chandler as he is hired by the adventurer Malcolm Murray and mysterious Vanessa Ives to rescue Murray’s daughter from a dangerous creature. The trio receives help from a young doctor known as Victor Frankenstein. Penny Dreadful stars Timothy Dalton,...

Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire. We’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.

Season 3 of “Bridgerton” promises everything audiences love about the show: gossip, gloves, and games. This season finally focuses on the romance between Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) which isn’t an easy road because there’s someone else in the mix, Lord Debling (Sam Phillips). Other storylines include Francesca Bridgerton’s (Hannah Dodd) introduction into society which she doesn’t take too well.

A longtime series writer, Jess Brownell, steps into season three’s showrunner shoes and brings back a mix of old favorite characters into a greater spotlight and new characters to come in and shake up society. Here’s all the actors who are main players and who they’ll be playing in season 3.

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When Showtime premiered Penny Dreadful a decade ago, we altogether expected a grand monster mash-up. And certainly, series creator John Logan delivered just that over the course of the three seasons that followed. But he also gave viewers something that we couldn’t possibly have anticipated: a horror drama of uncommon depth and crushing beauty. It is for that reason that all these years later, we still can’t help but hope he’ll reconsider his decision to end the show after just 27 episodes with the death of Eva Green’s Vanessa Ives. (Read TVLine’s 2016 interview with Logan here.

Jenna Ortega’s titular role in Netflix’s Wednesday show was highly celebrated in 2022, and the show itself became a bit hit for the streamer. In addition to fans loving the show, awards recognition came in as it was nominated for several Emmys. The series has been renewed for a second season and production has begun on the much-awaited sophomore entry of the show.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s Wednesday

The second season will see a bunch of new faces including Steve Buscemi, Haley Joel Osment, Noah Taylor, Evie Templeton, and Billie Piper. The latter is most famously known for her role as Rose Tyler in Doctor Who. She also starred in the horror series Penny Dreadful and her brilliant performance in the show makes it fitting for her to join the world of Wednesday, due to their similar supernatural elements.

Billie Piper’s Work on Penny Dreadful...

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy have joined the cast of magical family adventure feature “The Magic Faraway Tree,” based on Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic.

The film — from Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance — has been adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby (“Wonka” and “Paddington 2”) and will be directed by Ben Gregor. Palisades Park Pictures are handling sales in Cannes. Principal photography will begin in June, with additional casting currently underway.

Based on “The Faraway Tree” series of novels for children, “The Magic Faraway Tree” follows Polly (Foy) and Tim (Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe and Fran — a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.

We’re just two weeks away from the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and this morning the august French institution revealed who will determine the winners of this year’s awards. A cross-section of international talent will join “Barbie” and “Lady Bird” director Greta Gerwig, who will lead the panel, in an effort to undoubtedly compare apples to oranges and try to make sense of a diverse slate of films from directors like David Cronenberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Sean Baker, Ali Abbasi, and many others.

Lily Gladstone, who won several Best Actress awards last year (but not the Oscar!) for her revolutionary turn in “Killers of the Flower Moon,” is the other American joining Gerwig. The actress, currently seen on FX/Hulu’s “Under the Bridge,” is returning to Cannes one year after Martin Scorsese and Apple Original Films brought “Flower Moon” to the French Riviera festival for its out-of-competition debut.

The Cannes Film Festival has named the eight members of its main Competition jury who will join previously announced president Greta Gerwig in deciding the Palme d’Or and other key prizes at 77th edition running from May 14 to 25.

They are Turkish screenwriter and photographer Ebru Ceylan, U.S. actress Lily Gladstone, French actress Eva Green, Lebanese director and screenwriter Nadine Labaki, Spanish director and screenwriter J.A. Bayona, Italian actor Pierfrancisco Favino, Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda and French actor and producer Omar Sy.

The wife and long-time collaborator of Nuri Bilge Ceylan, screenwriter and photographer Ceylan co-wrote 2014 Palme d’Or winner Winter Sleep and also took co-writing credits on Cannes selected films Three Monkeys (Best Director Prize 2008), Once upon a time in Anatolia (Grand Prix 2011), The Wild Pear Tree (2018) and About Dry Grasses (2023).

Ceylan also appeared as an actress and took art director credits on her husband’s early films...