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Star Wars' Dave Filoni Demanded That Maul – Shadow Lord Improve Lucasfilm Animation—It Did
Dave Filoni gave Sam Witwer and the Maul – Shadow Lord team a tall order, but they pulled it off.
Michael B. Jordan's 'Swapped' Features an All-Animal World With a Living Ecosystem Created By Director Nathan Greno
Michael B. Jordan's latest movie is filled with twists, turns, and mystical animals.
Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 Will Officially Introduce Multiple New Villains, Confirms Marvel TV EP Dario Scardapane (Exclusive)
Daredevil: Born Again's villain count is set to go up as Season 3 is confirmed to introduce more foes.
Maul: Shadow Lord Season 2's Release Will Not Take 'Too, Too Long,' Says Sam Witwer - Future Episodes of Disney+ Series Present 'Pressure' and 'Responsibility' Challenges (Exclusive)
Maul – Shadow Lord Season 2 just got a reassuring release update from its star.
Avatar 4 Star Reveals 'Epic' Time Jump Will Result In Pandora Expansion
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss just teased exciting new details about Pandora in the next chapter of James Cameron's Avatar.
The Boys Star Reveals Why Homelander Killed This Major Superhero In Season 5
A key member of The Seven finally met their end thanks to Homelander's impulsive insecurity.
Universal Studios Just Revealed It's Best Animatronic Ever At Fan Fest Nights 2026
Universal Studios has plenty of experience with animatronics, and its new Harry Potter one exceeds expectations.
Tangled 2 Sequel Plans Scrapped By Disney Due To Story Challenges (Exclusive)
Ideas for Tangled 2 existed, but there was reportedly nothing good enough to make a proper sequel.
The Long Walk Star Reveals His Role In SXSW 2026's Chasing Summer Proves the Duality of Man
From a morbid, dark Stephen King tale to a Texas coming-of-age story, Garrett Wareing can do it all.
X-Files Star Explains How the Show Remains Relevant and Why It's the Perfect Time for New Fans to Start Watching
X-Files star Robbie Amell talked about everyone's favorite truth-seeking show.
Samara Weaving Helped Jason Segel Become a Horror Icon In Over Your Dead Body
Samara Weaving and Jason Segel were perfect for each other, unlike the characters they played.
Xochitl Gomez Talks Her New Horror Movie Hive: From the Multiverse to a 24-Hour Nightmare (Exclusive)
Stars Xochitl Gomez and Aaron Dominguez explain why children are so terrifying in Hive.
Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Reveals Official Popcorn Buckets With Shao Kahn Mask (Photos)
Mortal Kombat 2's popcorn buckets have finally been revealed, and they look insane.
'Masters of the Universe' Movie Reveals Skeletor Popcorn Buckets (Exclusive)
The Direct has the latest on Masters of the Universe's stellar popcorn bucket selection.
Disney's Live-Action Tangled Star Milo Manheim Promises That His New Flynn Rider Will 'Honor' the Original Movie
Milo Manheim previewed his performance in Disney's new live-action Tangled film.
Netflix's New Disaster Movie Thrash Looks Like It Actually Flooded a City Block
Thrash follows a hurricane gone wrong, sharks and all, and its damage looks real.
For All Mankind Showrunners Confirm If The Show Will Ever Introduce Aliens
The idea of first contact in For All Mankind has been a fan theory for a long time.
Exit 8 Movie Director Reveals What Anomaly From the Game Had to Be Cut
There are many wacky aspects to look out for in the Exit 8 game, but not all of them made it to the movie.
Faces of Death Reboot Hopes to Cause Controversy—And That's a Good Thing
The original Faces of Death was banned across the board, and this reboot hopes to stir the pot, too.
Dropout's Brennan Lee Mulligan Took Over Ted Season 2 and Everyone Loved It
The cast of Ted played Dungeons and Dragons with Dropout's legendary Dimension 20 game master, Brennan Lee Mulligan.
Malcolm in the Middle Star Reveals Why the Revival Needed to Happen
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair finally brings the chaotic family back onto TV.
Daredevil Actor Reveals the Real Reason Why Bullseye Saved Daredevil In 'Born Again' Season 2 (Exclusive)
Wilson Bethel's Bullseye and Charlie Cox's Daredevil may be heading for a team-up in Disney+'s Born Again.
Dakota Fanning's 'The Sun Never Sets' SXSW 2026 Film Explores a Complicated Love Triangle
In the film, Wendy's relationship is suddenly put on hold, and she runs into her ex-flame.
Over Your Dead Body Isn't Your Average Cabin In the Woods Horror Movie
Everyone's heard how bad things can get in a cabin in the woods, but this movie shows that scenario in a unique way.
Pizza Movie Directors Were Shocked That Hulu Didn't Fight Back, 'Surely This Is Too Much?'
Pizza Movie is an insane film, one that seems even crazier once you realize it's streaming on Disney+.
Bob Odenkirk Changes Tune On the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Now Says That He Would Be Interested In Joining the MCU: 'I Love What They're Doing' (Exclusive)
The leading man from Better Call Saul may have given more thought to joining Marvel's expanding universe.
Love Language Is a Unique SXSW Rom Com That Hopes to Revitalize the Genre
There are just far too few original rom-coms in today's world, and Love Language knows it.
Fan-Favorite Spider-Man Actor Confirms Role In 'Spider-Verse 3' (Exclusive)
An actor who has portrayed Spider-Man in the past will be reprising his role in Beyond the Spider-Verse.
Adam Scott and the Cast of SXSW 2026's 'The Saviors' Reveal Their Airbnb Horror Stories
The Saviors follows two homeowners who become suspicious of their new Airbnb guests.
Marvel's VisionQuest Creator Talks Season 2 Likelihood, Avengers: Doomsday & Agatha All Along Connections, And More (Exclusive)
Will the WandaVision trilogy continue in a potential VisionQuest Season 2? Here's what the showrunner had to say.
No, Bob Odenkirk's 'Normal' Action Film Isn't 'Nobody'—Here's Why
Bob Odenkirk is starring in another action movie that looks a lot like Nobody, but there are key aspects that keep it unique.
Fallout and Hacks Stars Take on a Cult in SXSW's Sibling Road Trip Film, 'Seekers of Infinite Love'
SXSW 2026's Seekers of Infinite Love follows a group of siblings who embark on a roadtrip to save their sister.
School Spirits Season 4 Star Sarah Yarkin's New Short Film 'Visitors' Makes You Question Everything
Sarah Yarkin stars as a pregnant woman questioning her reality during a possible alien invasion.
Thrilljoy Makes MEGACON Orlando Debut with Long Lines & Sold Out PIX (Exclusive)
The Direct spoke with former Funko CEO Brian Mariotti about what's new at his collectibles company Thrilljoy.
Anima Is a Timeless Tale That Explores the Beauty and Complications of a Digital Afterlife
Anima tells a story of a world where you can upload your consciousness into a digital afterlife.
The Meg 3 Gets Discouraging Status Update From 'The Trench' Director Ben Wheatley (Exclusive)
Fans looking for a third Jason Statham shark movie might be out of luck.
Brian Is a SXSW 2026 Movie That Shines a Spotlight on the Unseen
The Direct spoke with stars William H. Macy and Randall Park to talk all about their new film Brian.
Zeno Robinson Breaks Down His Roles in Spider-Man, My Hero Academia, and Demon Slayer (Exclusive)
Known for voicing fan-favorite anime characters, Zeno Robinson gave fans a look behind the scenes at some of the shows he's involved with.
DC Studios' Jimmy Olsen Show Confirmed To Be a 'Crime Mystery Comedy' By Superman Spin-off Showrunner Dan Perrault (Exclusive)
DC Studios' Superman spin-off focusing on Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen is a rare genre blend.
Dakota Fanning Debunks Marvel Casting Rumors While Leaving the Door Open For Future MCU Roles: 'I'd Be Down' (Exclusive)
Dakota Fanning addressed the chances of possibly joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a future project.