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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Director Francis Lawrence Doesn't Want Fans To Only Feel Sad When Watching This Darker Installment: 'My Goal is Always To Give A Full Emotional Meal'
Haymitch's origin story is tragic and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping doesn't hold back.
There's a Brillant and Honest Reason Why Bill Hader's New 'The Cat in the Hat' Film Doesn't Get Caught Up In Dr. Seuss' Non-Stop Rhyming
Dr. Seuss is known for his rhyming, but 'The Cat in the Hat' never goes overboard.
Avengers: Endgame Star Josh Brolin Admits He's No Longer Interested In Reprising His Role as Marvel's Cable - But Thanos Is A Different Story (Exclusive)
Josh Brolin has played two iconic Marvel villains, but he's more keen on one than the other.
'Kick On' Blends John Wick-Style Action With Gory Horror For a Violent Night of Partying | TIFF 2026
Kick On bolsters a new wave of Australian horror films with an added dose of action.
'Ghosts' Stars Tease How the Holiday Specials Are "Like a Zip Line" Straight Into Season 6 (Exclusive)
The Direct spoke exclusively with the cast and showrunner of Ghosts about the show's Halloween special and next season.
Stephen Graham Explains His Nocturne Killer's Twisted Game With Rory Culkin: "Whatever I Need To Do To This Little Mouse, I Will Do" (Exclusive)
Stephen Graham and Rory Culkin explain their complicated relationship in Apple TV's new serial killer series.
Bill Hader's The Cat In the Hat Reinvents the Beloved and Adorable Thing 1 and Thing 2 and Even Gives Them Their Own Iconic New Language
We all know The Cat in the Hat's Thing 1 and Thing 2, but what about the other hundred or so?
Forgotten Island Directors Address That Lingering Question About Jo's Lola: What Memory Did She Lose to Batiba?
Forgotten Island follows the journey of Jo and Raissa, but Jo's Lola had her own adventures.
Ray Gunn Director Brad Bird Explains Why Being an Outsider Is Such a Distinctive Theme of His Iconic Films (Exclusive)
Brad Bird has a common thread in all of his movies, from Incredibles to Ray Gunn: being an outsider.
The MCU Has Some Iconic Romances—VisionQuest Star Lauren Morais Reveals Why Tommy and Lisa Have that Special Spark
Tommy and Lisa have a growing romance in VisionQuest, and their spark is clear.
'The Cycle' Star Deborah Ann Woll Spills the Beans on Her Shocking Secret Werewolf Movie and Working With Those Insane Practical Effects
'The Cycle' seems to be a simple murder mystery, but as it turns out, there are also werewolves.
Jason Segel Admits the Future Of Apple TV's Shrinking Following Its Season 4 Renewal 'Could Go On For Quite A While' (Exclusive)
Jason Segel discussed what lies ahead for one of Apple TV's best shows, Shrinking, following an emotional Season 3.
Alden Ehrenreich Reveals Why 'A Talent for Murder' Was So Special: "It Was Almost Like Shooting Two Different Movies" (Exclusive)
Alden Ehrenreich shares the secret behind his dual role in the new Tom Ripley movie.
Mongoose Star Liam Neeson Isn't Much of a Car Guy, But He Certainly Fools Audiences In His New In His New Action-Packed Film
Liam Neeson has another action film for audiences, showcasing his fictional driving skills.
'Superman 2: Man Of Tomorrow' Star Matthew Lillard Admits His DC Character Is 'A Very James Gunn Moment' Who Comics Fans Won't Be Familiar With (Exclusive)
DC newcomer Matthew Lillard broke his silence about his mystery role in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow.
'Pathetic Fallacy' Cast and Filmmakers Explain Why Wish-Gone-Wrong Stories Like 'Obsession' Are the Perfect Narrative Vehicle for Horror Movies | Fantastic Fest 2026
Both 'Pathetic Fallacy' and 'Obsession' center on their main characters making a wish they'll regret.
BioShock Movie Gets Official Status Update From Director Francis Lawrence: 'It Is A Tough Nut To Crack That World And That Story' (Exclusive)
Director Francis Lawrence gives BioShock fans an encouraging update on the movie's development.
Laika's Wildwood Is a Modern Cinematic Feat That Couldn't Have Done This One Simple Thing Ten Years Ago: "They're Always Learning New Techniques"
Laika is known for incredible stop-motion films, and Wildwood is no exception.
Avatar: Seven Havens Stars Break Down the New Team Avatar & Pavi and Nisha's Similarities to Aang and Korra (NYCC)
Avatar: Seven Havens introduces two new Avatars and a fresh dynamic to the team.
'Encanto 2' Gets Unfortunate Update From Disney Boss (Exclusive)
Those hoping for a second Encanto movie may be out of luck for the foreseeable future.
VisionQuest Star Emily Hampshire Breaks Down How E.D.I.T.H. Has Evolved Past Her Original Programming (Exclusive)
E.D.I.T.H. may have started as sunglasses, but thanks to VisionQuest, she's so much more.
How Crystal Lake's Linda Cardellini and Callum Vinson Unmasked a New Jason & Pamela Voorhees (NYCC)
The talent behind the Friday the 13th prequel, Crystal Lake, shares behind-the-scenes stories at NYCC.
Thrilljoy Celebrates Their Rapid Growth at NYCC: "Fans [Are] Recognizing the Effort That We Put Into These Products"
Thrilljoy's CEO and director of marketing spoke with The Direct at New York Comic Con about what's next for the company.
'Newlyweds' Star and Producer Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals How Her Crazy Love Life Was the Genesis of Her New Show and Why Producing Is Her True Calling
Jamie Lee Curtis' new show was born from her own life story and 42-year-long marriage.
'Let's Have Kids!' Stars Karen Gillan and Zoë Chao on the Importance of Deep Friendship And the Meaning Behind Their Film
'Let's Have Kids!' stars Karen Gillan and Zoë Chao reveal the deeper message of their film.
'Posthumous' and It's Demonic Tale of Terror Capitalizes on the Inherent Unsettling Horror That VHS Tapes Often Bring to the Table | Fantastic Fest 2026
'Posthumous' understands what makes VHS tape-focused stories so haunting.
Jacksepticeye's 'Godmother' Horror Movie Shows What Happens When You Book the Wrong Airbnb in the Desert | Fantastic Fest 2026
Vacation is all fun and games, at least, until you end up running for your life.
Godzilla x Kong Director Adam Wingard Admits the Upcoming MonsterVerse Sequel, 'Supernova', Already Has Some Strong Buzz: 'I've Heard A Lot Of Really Good Things' (Exclusive)
Director Adam Wingard, who directed two franchise films, has high praise for Toho's Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
'River' Star Jessica Rothe Opens Up About the Extreme Terror of Serial Killers and Family Reunions (NYCC Exclusive)
Jessica Rothe gets hunted by a serial killer on a river, but is also forced into a family reunion.
Whalefall Stars Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams Break Down The Important Father-Son Dynamic at the Heart of Their Epic Whale Survival Story
Whalefall might be about being swallowed by a whale, but it's also about family.
The Immortal Hulk Comic Series Inspired the Finnish Christmas Horror-Comedy Movie 'Red Snow' and It's Reinvention of Vampires | Fantastic Fest 2026
You might think you know what a vampire looks like, but this Finnish film would prove you wrong.
Beware Boiúna Director Breaks Down The Movie's Shocking and Unexpected Death: "That Was a Non-Negotiable Going Into This Project"
Beware Boiúna wants you to think that Jessica Rothe's Alli is the movie's main character at the start—But it isn't.
Tenzing Star Willem Dafoe and Director Jennifer Peedom Talk about Representing John Hunt In an Accurate and Authentic Fashion For Their Mount Everest Film
Tenzing tells the story of mankind's first trip to the summit of Mount Everest.
VisionQuest Star James Spader Explains How Ultron's Human Look and Gravitas Is Inspired By the Greek Gods Zeus and Poseidon
Ultron gets a radical makeover for VisionQuest, and there's a good reason why.
House of the Dragon Season 4 Officially Brings Back the HBO Show's Most Underrated Villain, Confirms Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Series Actor Gayle Rankin (Exclusive)
House of the Dragon's fourth and final season is bringing back one of the show's most conniving villains.
'Hexed' Directors Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand Wanted This Disney Animated Film To Be Extremely Different and Have "A Heavy Dollop of Weird"
The Direct visited Walt Disney Animation Studios for a sneak preview of their latest feature, Hexed.
Deadpool 4's Josh Brolin Cable Return Rumors Addressed By Marvel Creator Rob Liefeld: 'There Was So Much More Meat On Those Bones' (Exclusive)
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld gave an honest response about Josh Brolin's potential return as Cable in the MCU.
Fantastic Fest 2026's Flapjax Film Is a Halloween Horror Nights Maze Come to Life, Injected With Nickelodeon Vibes and Nostalgia
Flapjax is a campy horror-comedy focused on a fast-food chain's shortcut to success.
Jessica Henwick on Why 'Everybody Wants To F*ck Me' Isn’t Your Typical Rom-Com: “It’s a Conversation Starter” | TIFF 2026
Taron Egerton's new romantic comedy 'Everybody Wants to F*ck Me' has a thrilling bite with a poignant message.
Taskmaster's Host Alex Horne Reveals the Likelihood of a Crossover With Sam Reich's Game Changer and Dropout TV (Exclusive)
Dropout fans have wanted to see Game Changer and Taskmaster properly crossover for years.