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Why Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Needs to Be On Your Most Anticipated Films List

Laika’s Wildwood is a bold, big-swing stop-motion epic — and a defiant statement about handcrafted artistry in an industry increasingly tempted by AI shortcuts.

The Stars of ‘Outer Banks’ Discuss the Final Season and Their “Gold” Moments

After five seasons, Outer Banks has come to an end, and we had the chance to speak with Chase Stokes, Drew Starkey, Jonathan Daviss, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, and Carlacia Grant one last time. Please note: these interviews will contain major spoilers.

‘Camp Rock 3’ Star Casey Trotter on Daring Drumming

From singing and dancing to drumming with a solo number, Casey Trotter electrifies the screen with his performance as Cliff in Camp Rock 3, the newest installment in the Camp Rock franchise. We had a chance to chat about his early beginnings, learning how to drum, and what his film preparation was like.

‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finds the Heart Beneath the Anvils and Explosions

Coyote vs. Acme is a film whose own against-the-odds journey to theaters mirrors its underdog hero’s refusal to quit.

A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Slava Ukraini!’

A Few Thoughts Theater Company's inaugural production of Slava Ukraini! (or Waiting for Elon) is a very strong start with a strong ensemble cast, interesting setup packed with urgent relevancy, and fantastic direction.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ is an Anti-War Murder Mystery

Kiyoshi Kurosawa turns a 16th-century samurai siege into a whodunit and anti-war parable, using a murder mystery inside a besieged castle to ask what violence does to the people trapped inside systems built on it.

D23 Expo 2026 Recap: What’s Next for Disney Films and Television

Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney Animation brought the reveals at D23 Expo 2026 — from Incredibles III to Frozen III and Starfighter. Here's our full recap, plus where Disney's diversity still falls short.

Breakout Star Jordan Alexa Davis Dishes on Dinosaurs at ‘The End of Oak Street’

The End of Oak Street may star some heavy hitters, like Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. However a great deal of the film's heart comes directly from its younger cast. Among them, is breakout star Jordan Alexa Davis, playing the role of Jeannette Christiansen in the Amblin-esque tentpole film.

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Turns Slasher Nostalgia into a Queer Fever Dream

Jane Schoenbrun's "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" reimagines the slasher franchise as a sexy, strange, and deeply queer fever dream about desire, dysphoria, and transformation, led by standout performances from Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson.

D23 Unveils Spider-Man Land and New Rides for Disney’s International Parks

From Shanghai's first-ever Spider-Man land to a new Lion King ride at Disneyland Paris, here's everything Disney announced for its international parks at D23.