Screen Rant - Interviews https://screenrant.com Exclusive interviews with the biggest actors, directors, producers, and writers in the film industry - hosted by the Screen Rant editorial team. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:30:20 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Star Trek's Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, & Heather Antos on the Bold New DAY OF BLOOD Event]]> Star Trek is currently undergoing a renaissance not only on television, but in the comics as well. Last fall, IDW Publishing, which has held the rights to produce Star Trek comics since 2007, revitalized the line to great acclaim. This culminated not only in Day of Blood, the franchise’s first ever comics' crossover, but also two Eisner Award nominations.

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Sat, 05 Aug 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-new-idw-comics-interview-sdcc/
<![CDATA[Meg 2: The Trench Star Page Kennedy On Standout Moments & Sequel Surprises]]> In 2018, a pre-historic creature from the depths arose to devour unsuspecting swimmers in monster movie hit The Meg, but despite the predator being vanquished, there are more giant sharks on the way in Meg 2: The Trench. Based upon Steve Alten's 1999 novel The Trench (itself a sequel to Alten's 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror, which was the basis for The Meg) Meg 2 has finally swum into theaters around the world for another bite, with many members of its original cast returning, including Page Kennedy as DJ.

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:46:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/meg-2-the-trench-movie-page-kennedy-interview/
<![CDATA[Hijack EP Hakan Kousetta On Working With Idris Elba & Chances Of A Season 2]]> Warning: SPOILERS for Hijack season 1 finale!

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:14:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/hijack-finale-producer-hakan-kousetta-interview/
<![CDATA[Voice Actor Cissy Jones On AI In Entertainment & Protecting Performers' Livelihoods]]> The WGA and SAG-AFTRA have been on strike since May 2 and July 13, respectively. Both unions are striking for a number of reasons, one of which is artificial intelligence. The technology is still relatively unknown, but the possibilities could prove dire for many professions in Hollywood, including actors and writers. The AMPTP refuses to put protections in place in the new WGA and SAG-AFTRA contracts that satisfy the unions.

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:18:50 GMT https://screenrant.com/sag-aftra-cissy-jones-nava-ai-interview/
<![CDATA[Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Choreographer On Musical Episode]]> Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 9 - "Subspace Rhapsody"

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Fri, 04 Aug 2023 13:01:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-musical-roberto-campanella-interview/
<![CDATA[Meg 2: The Trench Director On Making A Sequel Bigger Than The First Movie]]> Following the events of the first film, rescue diver Jonas Taylor returns in Meg 2: The Trench along with other survivors from the first mission for another fight with the megalodon. A new research team goes on an exploratory mission to the deepest parts of the ocean, but things become more dangerous than ever when a mining operation threatens their voyage. This conflict turns into a high-stakes battle, and with Megalodon and other creatures rising from the depths, nowhere is safe.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:45:54 GMT https://screenrant.com/meg-2-the-trench-ben-wheatley-interview/
<![CDATA[Jury Duty Executive Producer On Pulling Off The Long Con & A Possible Season 2]]> Jury Duty follows Ronald Gladden, a man who has no idea he is the only non-actor that is part of the show. All he knows is that he has been put on a jury for a very bizarre case, that gets stranger by the minute. He forms friendships with those around him, including actor James Marsden. Little does he know that everyone else around him is an actor as well.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:31:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/jury-duty-show-nicholas-hatton-interview/
<![CDATA[Dermott Downs On Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Musical & Outer Space Whimsy]]> Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 9 - "Subspace Rhapsody"

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-musical-dermott-downs-interview/
<![CDATA[Neil Newbon On Being "Incredibly Blessed By Astarion" In Baldur's Gate 3]]> The highly-anticipated Baldur's Gate 3 finally arrives this month, over two decades after the last mainline entry in the franchise. The game is developed and published by Larian Studios, which previously worked on the Divinity series. The Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG has been in the works for several years, with early access initially opening up to players in 2020 and evolving over time to add more classes, features, narrative elements, and more.

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:01:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/baldurs-gate-3-astarion-neil-newbon-interview/
<![CDATA[What Comes Around Director Amy Redford Discusses Developing Intensity & Suspense]]> What Comes Around is an intense thriller that follows a story of young love that isn't quite what it seems. When Anna meets Eric online, she falls almost instantly. It doesn't take long before he tracks her down and shows up in person to meet her. The longer the movie goes on, the longer viewers will realize that something strange is going on here. The question is, what exactly is it?

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Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-comes-around-movie-director-amy-redford-interview/
<![CDATA[Haunted Mansion Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron on Real Sets, Real Ghosts & More]]> Haunted Mansion is a fun and family-friendly adaptation of Disney’s classic theme park attraction. The film arrived in theaters 20 years after the original Eddie Murphy The Haunted Mansion, and features a star-studded cast to compete with that of the first iteration. Haunted Mansion stars LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, and more, all of whom turn in delightfully engaging performances; the film was directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:52:03 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-cinematographer-jeffrey-waldron-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Andreas Deja & Fabrizio Mancinelli On Mushka's Animation Style And Influence]]> Mushka is an animated short film that follows a young Ukrainian girl, Sarah, who finds and raises a tiger cub, whom she names Mushka, in the 1970s. However, as her Mushka grows, Sarah discovers that it isn't safe anymore, with people planning to kill and sell his body. To protect him, Sarah must take Mushka back deep into the forest where she found him in the hopes that he will learn to live as a wild animal away from people.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:01:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/mushka-animation-andreas-deja-fabrizio-mancinelli-interview/
<![CDATA[The Collective Director On Working With Lucas Till On New Action Movie]]> Available in theaters, On Demand, and digital on August 4th, The Collective follows a righteous group of assassins who are forced to put their most crucial mission in the hands of a rookie. It's up to Sam Alexander (Lucas Till) to infiltrate a highly complex and elusive human trafficking ring by bypassing the group of billionaires in charge of the operation. Although not everyone is happy to have him on board, Sam is determined to prove the breadth of his abilities and put an end to the auction once and for all.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-collective-movie-tom-denucci-interview/
<![CDATA[High School Musical The Series Star Kylie Cantrall On Joining The Final Season]]> Disney+ has opted to drop all eight episodes of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series at once on Wednesday, August 9th. While the show's fourth season will be its last, the spinoff series won't be going out without a bang. As the ultimate homage to fans of the original franchise, the Wildcats receive the opportunity to be featured extras in High School Musical 4, with Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed​, and Kaycee Stroh all slated to return.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/high-school-musical-the-series-kylie-cantrall-interview/
<![CDATA[High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Cast Reflect On Final Season]]> The wait is almost over, as High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is returning for its fourth and final season on Wednesday, August 9. Unlike previous years, Disney+ will drop all eight installments simultaneously, so viewers can binge the last batch of episodes in one sitting. The show picks up after the Wildcats' eventful summer at Camp Shallow Lake, with many key plot points carrying over into the new season. While Ashlyn (Julia Lester) had an important realization about her sexuality, Kourtney (Dara Reneé) and Carlos (Frankie Rodriguez) were both caught off guard by the final cut of the Frozen documentary.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:01:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/high-school-musical-series-dara-renee-frankie-rodriguez-julia-lester-interview/
<![CDATA[High School Musical The Series Showrunner On Ricky & Gina's Romance In Final Season]]> High School Musical: The Musical: The Series will make its grand return on August 9, with all eight episodes dropping at once on Disney+. The final season of the show is sure to be a standout, as it creates a High School Musical 4 meta-film and brings back original cast members Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, Bart Johnson, Alyson Reed​, and Kaycee Stroh. However, one of its most significant and highly-anticipated aspects is the romance between Ricky (Joshua Bassett) and Gina (Sofia Wylie) finally coming to fruition.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/high-school-musical-the-series-season-4-tim-federle-interview/
<![CDATA[Twisted Metal Costume Designer On Bringing Video Game Characters To Life]]> Warning: Some character SPOILERS for Twisted Metal

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/twisted-metal-show-costume-designer-liz-vastola-interview/
<![CDATA[Tony Khan Talks AEW Dynamite 200, A Wildly Successful Wrestling Summer & More]]> All Elite Wrestling CEO and General Manager Tony Khan has led AEW into a major television milestone: the 200th episode of AEW Dynamite, which airs live on TBS Wednesday, August 2nd, at 8pm ET.

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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:28:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/aew-dynamite-200-tony-khan-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Prabhas, Kamal Haasan & Nag Ashwin On Melding Mythology And Sci-Fi In Kalki 2898 AD]]> Kalki 2898 AD is an upcoming sci-fi epic slated for release in India next year. Though no release date has been given yet for other countries, the film is poised to be the next in a line of Tollywood films that find mainstream success with global audiences, following in the steps of movies like RRR. Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas of Baahubali: The Beginning fame and long-time actor Kamal Haasan, whose prolific cinema career began over five decades ago.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:03:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/kalki-2898-ad-prabhas-kamal-haasan-nag-ashwin-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: ROKiT Comics Reps Discuss Creativity On The Page & Onscreen]]> ROKiT Comics made an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to show off exclusive comics and their upcoming projects. The company covers not only printed media but animated motion comics and streaming as well. ROKiT also opened itself up to pitches at the event, taking ideas from the public during a panel.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:13:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/rokit-comics-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Dr. Travis Langley On His Batman, Spider-Man & Doctor Who Psychology Books]]> Dr. Travis Langley has combined his love for psychology and pop culture with a series of books that examine the questions fans have been asking for years through the lens of a trained psychologist. Dr. Langley began with one of the most popular heroes in comics with his first book, Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight. From there, he would expand to other heroes like Wonder Woman, Captain America, and Iron Man. Langley also branches out into other genres with Doctor Who, Stranger Things, and The Walking Dead.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:24:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-spider-man-doctor-who-book-travis-langley-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Ben Giroux, Mitch Watson & Lincoln Peirce On Taking Big Nate From Page To Screen]]> Based on the comic strip and book series of the same name, Big Nate follows sixth-grader Nate Wright's misadventures. The rebellious Nate is joined by his close friends Teddy, Chad, Francis, and Dee Dee in his hilarious antics, which often pit him against his school's faculty. This includes Nate's nemesis, social studies teacher Mrs. Godfrey, Principal Nichols, and Mr. Galvin, the science teacher.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:11:05 GMT https://screenrant.com/big-nate-ben-giroux-mitch-watson-lincoln-peirce-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Witchboard Director Chuck Russell On Revisiting A Classic Horror Movie]]> A remake of the 1986 horror classic Witchboard follows engaged couple Emily and Christian. While preparing to open their bistro in the New Orleans French Quarter, the couple stumbles upon a pendulum board, a strange Wiccan artifact. Emily becomes obsessed with the power of the board and its ability to summon spirits, much to Christian's horror. Without any other option, Christian seeks help from the occult expert Alexander Babiaste in the hopes of saving his fiance. However, Babtiste has his own secrets, which will put Emily's very soul in even more danger.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:55:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/witchboard-movie-director-chuck-russell-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Shortcomings Stars Justin H. Min & Ally Maki Talk Misanthropes, Agency & Model Minority Tropes]]> A misanthrope realizes he may finally have to accept change in Shortcomings. Penned by author Adrian Tomine based on his graphic novel of the same name, the dramedy revolves around a self-centered filmmaker whose unhealthy obsession with a certain kind of woman and inability to embrace other perspectives leads to his life slowly falling apart.

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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/shortcomings-movie-justin-h-min-ally-maki-interview/
<![CDATA[Tune-Yards On Joining Boots Riley’s Creative Daring For I’m A Virgo]]> I’m A Virgo is a surreal comedy series by Boots Riley, the musician, activist, and filmmaker behind the 2018 film Sorry to Bother You. The series follows a 13-foot-tall young Black man named Cootie who finally begins to experience the real world after being hidden away for his whole life. The series is loaded with social commentary, heart, and humor alike, and is another creative and critical success for Riley.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/im-virgo-show-boots-riley-tune-yards-interview/
<![CDATA[Shortcomings Director Randall Park Talks His Directorial Debut & Personal Connection With The Graphic Novel]]> Adrian Tomine's beloved graphic novel is finally making its way to the screen with Shortcomings. With a script from the author himself, the movie centers on a struggling filmmaker who finds his cozy life with his film festival-organizing girlfriend Miko and running an arthouse theater falling apart and forced to confront his inability to change.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:25:45 GMT https://screenrant.com/shortcomings-movie-randall-park-interview/
<![CDATA[The Passenger Cinematographer on Horror Movies, Tornados, and More]]> The Passenger is a new suspense/horror film written by Jack Stanley and directed by Carter Smith. Johnny Berchtold stars as Randolph Bradley, a man who becomes stuck with his co-worker Benson (played by Kyle Gallner) as the man goes on a violent killing spree. The trailer for The Passenger promises tension, unpredictability, and emotional depth, and suggest strong performances from Berchtold, Gallner, and the rest of the cast.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/passenger-movie-cinematographer-lyn-moncrief-interview/
<![CDATA[Brody King & Danhausen Discuss All Things AEW]]> It's been a big past few years for All Elite Wrestling since its founding in 2019. Dynamite and Rampage have been great hits since they first began, and although the pandemic put a dent in live touring, events have come back in full force over the past year. Wrestling stars Brody King and Danhausen can attest to this success, with both slated to appear in the upcoming All In event at Wembley Stadium later this summer.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:53:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/aew-wrestling-brody-king-danhausen-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: J. Michael Straczynski Talks New CAPTAIN AMERICA Comic Run]]> Warning: Spoilers for Captain America #1! Captain America is a hero who has always been larger than life. He is the physical representation and, in fact, a manifestation of everything that is just and right in the world. While many Marvel Comics series lean into this idea of Captain America with depictions of him traveling the globe with SHIELD or the Avengers, saving the world from super-villains, fascist regimes, and even alien invasions, there haven’t been many that take a moment to analyze the man behind the shield: Steve Rogers. Not Steve Rogers the super-soldier, but Steve Rogers the person; the one who was worthy of becoming a super-soldier to begin with. That’s exactly what J. Michael Straczynski is bringing to fans with his new Captain America comic book series.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/sdcc-2023-comiccon-straczynski-new-captain-america-interview/
<![CDATA[I'm A Virgo VFX Supervisor Jamie Barty Talks Boots Riley's Wild Show & Working With A 13-Foot-Tall Puppet]]> Boots Riley has kept his creative winning streak going with Prime Video's I'm A Virgo. The surreal dramedy revolves around a 13-foot-tall Black man who, after years of being raised and sheltered by his aunt and uncle, decides to venture out into the real world, learning of the highs and lows of the real world.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:31:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/im-a-virgo-show-vfx-supervisor-jamie-barty-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Matthew Cherry & Mark Davis On Going From Hair Love to Young Love]]> Young Love is an upcoming cartoon series that will expand on Hair Love, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Short in 2020. The show centers on heartwarming stories about life, love, and parenting across multiple generations of the Young family, particularly millennial parents Stephen and Angela and their daughter Zuri, who starred in the original short. The show features Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Issa Rae as Zuri's parents, and will serve as a breakout role for Brooke Conaway as Zuri herself.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 19:06:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/young-love-show-matthew-cherry-mark-davis-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: A Black Lady Sketch Show's Production Designers On Representation & Collaboration]]> The fourth and final season of A Black Lady Sketch Show premiered this spring, receiving a host of critical praise just as its predecessors. Alongside the main cast of Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend, the latest season featured a slew of special guest stars like Yvette Nicole Brown and Sam Richardson. The show has garnered several Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Scripted Variety Series and Outstanding Production Design for a Variety, Reality or Competition Series.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:31:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/black-lady-sketch-show-cindy-chao-michele-yu-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Heels Star Alison Luff On Staci's Season 2 Story & Dark Secrets Coming To Light]]> Alison Luff is back in Heels season 2 as her character, Staci Spade, takes on a new role in the Duffy Wrestling League. Staci is married to Jack Spade (Stephen Amell), which isn't always easy since he has a bad habit of prioritizing the DWL over his own family.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/heels-season-2-alison-luff-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Transformers EarthSpark Cast & Creators Reflect On The Franchise's Legacy]]> Transformers: EarthSpark just wrapped up season 1 on Paramount+ with an epic battle against rogue Decepticons. The animated show is a fun change of pace for the Transformers franchise, introducing a generation of earth-born Transformers known as Terrans. The series follows members of the Matlo family whose children, upon moving to Witwicky, interact with Terrans for the first time and become fast friends.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:23:59 GMT https://screenrant.com/transformers-earthspark-cast-creators-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Cliff Bleszinski Talks New Comic SCRAPPER]]> A cyberpunk dystopia engulfed in Blade Runner-inspired aesthetic where only one brave super-powered canine is all that stands between complete societal collapse into totalitarianism and the chance for a hopeful future for all humanity... This is the world of Cliff Bleszinski’s all-new comic published by Image Comics: Scrapper.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:21:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/sdcc-comiccon-cliff-bleszinski-image-comics-scrapper-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: NAVA Members Tim Friedlander, Zeke Alton & Ashly Burch Explain SAG-AFTRA Strike]]> Hollywood is on the tipping point of potentially huge changes for the future of the industry, with both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA currently striking after they were unable to come to an agreement with the AMPTP. There are a number of reasons both unions are on strike, but some of the biggest issues are streaming residuals and the use of artificial intelligence. The WGA has been on strike since May 2, and SAG-AFTRA went on strike on July 13.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:17:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/sag-aftra-nava-strike-tim-friedlanderzeke-alton-ashly-burch-interview/
<![CDATA[“They Like Chaos”: The Bear Sound Team On Shouting Matches And Family Dinners]]> The Bear has earned 13 Emmy nominations for its first season, including for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor, and Outstanding Comedy Series. Praised—and cursed—by food service industry veterans thanks to its accurate descriptions of the pace and tenor of a commercial kitchen, The Bear also manages to explore themes of family, expectations, and failure to major effect. The Bear season 2 doubled down on all that made season 1 great, delving even deeper into the lives of its characters.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:00:42 GMT https://screenrant.com/bear-season-2-show-sound-team-mixer-editor-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Strange Planet Author Nathan Pyle On Adapting His Work With Dan Harmon]]> Strange Planet began as a webcomic in 2019 and follows strange blue beings as they learn to understand the intricacies of human traditions and behaviors. Tapping into the inherent strangeness of humanity, this comic quickly gained traction online. It has now been adapted into an animated series.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:49:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/strange-planet-nathan-pyle-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Animation Legend Casper Kelly On Celebrating Star Trek Through Animated Shorts]]> Star Trek is one of the most famous franchises in the world and has continued to grow in popularity since it first debuted in 1966. Star Trek has expanded beyond the original live-action series to include multiple animated series, beginning with Star Trek: The Animated Series, which hit television in 1973 and continued the adventures of the original Starfleet crew led by Captain Kirk. Star Trek continues to grow in popularity, with multiple series airing currently, including the wildly popular animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:14:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-animated-shorts-casper-kelly-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: AleXa & Mike Ryan On New Interactive Animated Series Ghosts Of Ruin]]> Ghosts of Ruin is an interactive animated series that invites viewers to be a part of the storytelling process. The series is set in a technologically dystopian San Francisco and is centered on the Tournament of Ruin, which will bring together one hundred of the best gamers in the world in an epic Battle Royale using immersive technology. However, when new kid Lee wins a spot, he realizes he's in over his head as things start to go wrong.

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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:05:09 GMT https://screenrant.com/ghosts-of-ruin-alexa-mike-ryan-interview/
<![CDATA[Chris Bauer Interview: Heels Season 2]]> Chis Bauer returns as Wild Bill Hancock in Heels season 2, which deepens the story and characters of the Duffy Wrestling League. Heels season 2 picks up from the DWL's major league triumph at the Georgia State Fair, although Bill himself had an embarrassing outing when he soiled his own tights.

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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 17:08:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/chris-bauer-heels-season-2-interview/
<![CDATA[John Walsh Talks Conan The Barbarian Making Of Book & Shares Exclusive Images ]]> Just after the 40th anniversary of Conan the Barbarian comes Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film. The new hardback book tells the story of the film’s creation through a wide collection of interviews and artwork, some new and many rarely seen. Conan the Barbarian: The Official Story of the Film was written and compiled by John Walsh, who has taken similar approaches to Flash Gordon, Escape From New York, and The Wicker Man.

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Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/conan-barbarian-movie-book-john-walsh-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: TMNT The Last Ronin Team Breaks Down 'Re-Evolution' Sequel]]> The Last Ronin universe within the wider Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles multiverse is expanding with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution, only this time, there is a whole new crop of Ninja Turtles who are taking center stage following the tragic deaths of the original TMNT in the initial Last Ronin series.

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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:14:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-last-ronin-2-reevolution-sdcc/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Steven Ozer, Bill Miekina & Chris Down Break Down Mattel's WWE Line]]> Mattel has brought some of the biggest franchises and brands in pop culture into fans' homes with products like Jurassic Park, Disney, and WWE. The toy company is one of the largest toy makers in the world, second only to Lego, and has been at the forefront with not only action figures but Mattel originals like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and more. Their partnership with WWE began in 2009 and has grown to include fan-favorite wrestlers from every era.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 22:36:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/mattel-wwe-toys-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: DC Webtoon Authors On Batman: Wayne Family Adventures & Red Hood: Outlaws]]> DC's partnership with WEBTOON has led to multiple beloved comic series, including Batman: Wayne Family Adventures and Red Hood: Outlaws, which offer unique new approaches to well-known characters. Wayne Family Adventures is about to wrap up its second season with a paperback version out on August 8, while Outlaws only has a few chapters left before its epic conclusion. The former is the debut release from author CRC Payne, and the latter is the first series from Patrick Young.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:18:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/webtoon-batman-wayne-family-adventures-red-hood-outlaws-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2013: Fionna And Cake's Adam Muto & Ryann Shannon On The Adventure Time Multiverse]]> The world of Ooo will soon return with the premiere of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake later this year. The Max spin-off follows the gender-swapped duo Fionna the Human (Madeleine Martin) and Cake the Cat (Roz Ryan), first introduced in the original series as fan fiction of Finn the Human and Jake the Dog created by the Ice King. The female pair is joined by Simon Petrikov, the human version of the Ice King (voiced by the legendary Tom Kenny), and together the trio is set to travel the multiverse.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:41:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/fionna-cake-show-adventure-time-multiverse-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Roddenberry Entertainment Executives On Gene Roddenberry & Star Trek's Legacy]]> The legacy of Star Trek has grown far beyond what creator Gene Roddenberry could have ever imagined, in part with the help of his company, Roddenberry Entertainment, which continues to champion his mission through new shows and movies. The Original Series first debuted on NBC in 1966, and though it had a tumultuous journey, that was the start of the expansive Star Trek universe that has grown to include 12 series, 13 movies, novels, comics, games, magazines, and more. Star Trek has had a huge impact on both pop culture and the world as a whole, helping to further technology, space exploration, and other STEM fields.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:53:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/roddenberry-entertainment-star-trek-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Defiant Creative Team Sheds Light On The Story of Robert Smalls]]> Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls shares the incredible true story of a real-life American superhero. At the height of the Civil War, Robert Smalls, a slave working as a Charleston harbor pilot, stole a Confederate warship and sailed it across the naval blockade to freedom in the North. This action was crucial to convincing Abraham Lincoln to accept African American soldiers into the Union Army, and Smalls eventually became a captain in the Navy, leading the very ship he stole. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Smalls' legacy continued to grow when he was elected into the House of Representatives and became one of the first African American members of Congress, where he had a huge impact on America, including the public school system.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:51:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/defiant-the-story-of-robert-smalls-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Jeff W. Byrd Interview: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds]]> Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 8, "Under The Cloak of War"Director Jeff W. Byrd helms this week's harrowing and powerful episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which delves into the scars of the Klingon War still carried by Dr. Joseph M'Benga (Babs Olusanmokun), Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush), and Lt. Erica Ortegas (Melissa Navia).

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:57:56 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-jeff-byrd-interview/
<![CDATA[Tim Seeley Interview: Harley Quinn The Arkham Asylum Files]]> Harley Quinn: The Arkham Asylum Files is a prequel to the new augmented reality board game The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic In Gotham City, and it tells the story of how Harley Quinn returned to Arkham not as a patient but as a doctor. In the comic, Harley is on the run from the Gotham Police Department and Batman when she stumbles across an ordinary Gotham citizen contemplating suicide. Harley must decide what is more important: escaping or using her skills as a doctor to help the young woman in crisis.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:37:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/harley-quinn-arkham-asylum-files-tim-seeley-interview/
<![CDATA[Secret Invasion Director Ali Selim Breaks Down The Finale & What's Next In The MCU]]> Secret Invasion explores Nick Fury's past and the ramifications of his actions throughout the MCU. After failing to find the Skrulls a new planet and disappearing after the Blip, Fury returns when a Skrull uprising begins to cause problems on Earth. Fury loses a number of allies as the Skrull scheme to annihilate the human race and take Earth as their own under the leadership of Gravik. However, Fury manages to stop these plans, but not without consequences that will reverberate around the world.

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Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:31:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/secret-invasion-finale-ali-selim-interview/
<![CDATA[Dr. Austin Gallagher On Shark Week’s Belly of the Beast & Monster Mako]]> Shark Week returns for another bite on Discovery with a number of new programs including Monster Mako: Fresh Blood and Belly of the Beast. Monster Mako: Fresh Blood explores the fascinating dynamic between massive mako sharks and great whites off the coast of California, and Belly of the Beast shows the use of a first-of-its-kind man-made whale carcass designed for studying great white feeding activity. Both shows showcase the strength and drive of mako and white sharks alike, and put scientists up close and personal with the animals.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:57:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/shark-week-belly-beast-mako-austin-gallagher-interview/
<![CDATA[Director Justin Simien On Haunted Mansion Easter Eggs & World-Building For The Movie]]> Disney's Haunted Mansion may count the theme park ride and Eddie Murphy movie among its chief inspirations, but director Justin Simien was equally moved by his mother's New Orleans upbringing and the rich history of the city. Though he did not write the screenplay, which was penned by Katie Dippold, he infused his direction with a spirituality and cultural mix known intimately to those of Creole descent.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:07:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-director-justin-simien-interview/
<![CDATA[Sympathy for the Devil Cinematographer Talks Noir Influences & Thematic Color Schemes]]> Joel Kinnaman and Nicolas Cage journey on a high-stakes game of cat and mouse in Sympathy for the Devil. Kinnaman stars as an expectant father who is carjacked by Cage's mysterious character with the charge to head out into the Nevada desert, though not everything is as it seems between the two apparent strangers.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:01:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/sympathy-for-the-devil-movie-cinematographer-steven-holleran-interview/
<![CDATA[Tom Hird On Shark Week’s Cocaine Sharks & Great White Fight Club]]> It’s Shark Week all over again, with a slew of new programming coming to Discovery to celebrate the event. Two such programs are Cocaine Sharks and Great White Fight Club. Apparently inspired by the zeitgeist-dominating meme factory Cocaine Bear, Cocaine Sharks aims to explore the effects of drugs dropped in the water around the Florida Keys. Great White Fight Club travels to the opposite side of the world, exploring white shark power dynamics off the coast of New Zealand.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:31:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/shark-week-cocaine-sharks-great-white-tom-hird-interview/
<![CDATA[Jamie Lee Curtis & Tiffany Haddish On Channeling Their Inner Mediums For Haunted Mansion]]> Haunted Mansion is a fascinating departure for director Justin Simien, who was previously best known for Dear White People and Bad Hair. While a Disney theme park adaptation may seem outside his wheelhouse, he infuses it with a New Orleans flair that speaks to his own experience and populates it with stars who know where the funny bone is. The movie is led by LaKeith Stanfield and Rosario Dawson, but the ensemble cast is full of comedic geniuses.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:38:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-jamie-lee-curtis-tiffany-haddish-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Derek Handy & Ed Duncan On Mattel's Masters Of The Universe, Jurassic Park & WWE Toys]]> Mattel was founded in 1945 by Harold Matson, Ruth Handler, and Elliot Handler. Mattel is second only to Lego as the largest toy manufacturer in the world. Mattel is a massive company and has developed partnerships with some of the biggest brands in the world, including WWE, Disney, Jurassic Park, and more.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:00:59 GMT https://screenrant.com/mattel-toys-derek-handy-ed-duncan-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Babylon 5: The Road Home Creator & Director On Reaching New Audiences]]> In Babylon 5: The Road Home, John Sheridan is transported through multiple timelines and alternate realities and must try to find his way home. Babylon 5: The Road Home is the seventh movie and first animated installment in the Babylon 5 canon. The original Babylon 5 series follows a crew of humans and aliens as they face political intrigue, racial tension, numerous wars, and their aftermath while on the Babylon 5 space station in neutral territory.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/babylon-5-road-home-j-michael-straczynski-matt-peters-interview/
<![CDATA[Sympathy for the Devil Director & Producer Break Down Nicolas Cage Thriller & LED Volume Technology]]> Nicolas Cage is a carjacker with a secret agenda in Sympathy for the Devil. The thriller centers on an expecting father whose trip to the hospital for his child's birth is upended when a mysterious carjacker forces him to drive to an unknown destination in the Nevada desert, resulting in a tense game of cat and mouse between them.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:30:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/sympathy-for-the-devil-movie-yuval-adler-allan-ungar-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Ed Boon On Mortal Kombat 1's Gameplay, The Franchise's Legacy & New Cameos]]> Mortal Kombat 1 is the newest installment in the franchise and the second reboot in the series. The first Mortal Kombat was released in 1992 and has grown into a massive franchise with multiple iterations of the games, both animated and live-action movies, novels, comics, and more. Mortal Kombat 1 will incorporate fan-favorite television characters including The Boys' Homelander, Invincible's Omni-Man, and DC's Peacemaker.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/mortal-kombat-1-game-ed-boon-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Maggie Q On The Importance Of Sibling Relationships In Fear The Night]]> Warning: Contains SPOILERS for the movie Fear the Night.Quiver Distribution's new thriller, Fear the Night, is currently available in theaters, on Digital, and On Demand. The film follows a military veteran who is struggling to find common ground with her sister, Beth. But when the two attend their sibling's bachelorette party in the California Hills, they must work together to survive an attack by arrow-wielding masked intruders.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:30:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/fear-the-night-movie-maggie-q-interview/
<![CDATA[Kiersey Clemons On Susie Searches, Hating Braces & Looking Forward To The Future]]> Directed and co-written by Sophie Kargman, Susie Searches follows a young podcaster and wannabe detective as she solves a major crime and becomes something of a minor celebrity in her small town. The film, an expanded version of Kargman's 2020 short film, features a tap dancing mix of humor, mystery, and pulse-pounding paranoia. Viewers are put into a sense of dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop, while enjoying the quirky character beats that keep the tone from getting too dark and foreboding. In a nutshell, Susie Searches is like James Patterson meets Tim Burton, with a splash of Napoleon Dynamite.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:01:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/susie-searches-movie-kiersey-clemons-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: The Rings Of Power Costume Designer Kate Hawley On Laying The Groundwork For LOTR Series]]> The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 is some time away, but season 1 of Prime Video's J.R.R. Tolkien adaptation is basking in the glow of recent Emmy nominations. Among its 6 nods sits one for Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes, for designer Kate Hawley and her team. Naturally, costumes are an important aspect of world-building for any fantasy series, and The Rings of Power has the added pressure of Tolkien's legacy and Peter Jackson's movies to live up to.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/lotr-rings-power-costume-designer-kate-hawley-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC Interview: Todd McFarlane On His Pearl Jam Anniversary & Upcoming Toy Reveals]]> Todd McFarlane has made an indelible mark on nerd culture. He has been a powerhouse in comics, creating the hero Spawn and helping to found Image Comics. He has also become a tent pole in the collectible community with his company, McFarlane Toys, with collectibles from across brands including DC Comics, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Spawn, and Critical Role.

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Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:01:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/todd-mcfarlane-pearl-jam-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: It Lives Inside Director Bishal Dutta On His Unique Approach To Horror]]> It Lives Inside follows Sam, an Indian-American high school student who struggles against her Indian heritage and wants only to be like everyone else. After a falling out with her former best friend, she unwittingly releases a demonic spirit that feeds on her loneliness. Sam will have to face questions about her identity and relationships if she has any hopes of defeating the demon.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:47:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/it-lives-inside-bishal-dutta-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: The Dragon Prince Creators On Taking The Mystery Of Aaravos Past Season 5]]> The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos season 5 delves deeper into the world and magic of Xadia. The new season finds Callum, Rayla, Ezran, and Soren in a race against Claudia and Terry to reach the prison of Aaravos. Claudia is on a mission to set the notorious Startouch Elf free in the hopes of saving her father, Viren. Callum, Rayla, Ezran, and Soren will need help from allies both old and new to stop Claudia from releasing the immensely powerful magic user.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:29:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/dragon-prince-season-5-aaron-ehasz-justin-richmond-villads-spangsberg-interview/
<![CDATA[Winning Time Executive Producers On The Art Of Basketball Scenes In Season 2]]> Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty follows the rise of the legendary Lakers during the 1980s, with season 1 ending on a high note after they win the 1979–1980 season. Season 2 will see the rivalry between the Lakers and Boston Celtics get more intense as each team vies for the championship trophy, with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson at the center of it. The Lakers will also face numerous challenges on and off the court with injuries, players becoming fathers, and continuing growing pains even after their historic win during Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson's first year with the team.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/winning-time-season-2-kevin-messick-salli-richardson-whitfield-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: David Dastmalchian On Count Crowley's Comic Journey & His Indie Horror Movie]]> David Dastmalchian has combined his love of horror and comics to create his own comic book series, Count Crowley, which is distributed through Dark Horse Comics. Count Crowley follows Jerri Bartman, a journalist turned late-night horror show host in the style of Svengoolie or Elvira. However, she discovers this job is more than it seems when she learns the former host was also one of the world's last monster hunters, which now falls on her. As she struggles with her own inner demons, she'll have to secretly fight real monsters as well.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:46:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/count-crowley-david-dastmalchian-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Talk To Me Directors Danny & Michael Philippou On Taking Australian Horror Movie Global]]> Touch the spooky hand and call a random spirit, allowing it to possess you for a cheap high and the amusement of others. Such is the premise of Talk to Me, a new Aussie horror film from viral YouTube masters Danny and Michael Philippou. Best known for their YouTube channel, RackaRacka, Talk to Me is their first full-length feature film.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:18:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/talk-to-me-movie-danny-philippou-michael-philippou-interview/
<![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First Look At Felicia Day's Guild Wars 2 Return As Zojja]]> Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure is slated for release later this summer, and marks the return of Felicia Day's character Zojja. The upcoming fourth expansion for the ArenaNet MMORPG will take place high above Tyria, focusing on the mysteries of the Wizard's Tower. Screen Rant has an exclusive first look at Day's behind-the-scenes work on the project, as well as an interview with two of the game's developers.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/guild-wars-2-felicia-day-zojja/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Director On Classic Easter Eggs]]> In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello, the four iconic Ninja Turtle brothers, strive to win the approval of New York. Yearning to be accepted as normal teenagers, they team up with their new friend April O'Neil and take on a crime syndicate. However, the Turtles get in over their heads when a mutant army is sent after them.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:15:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-movie-jeff-rowe-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Stephen Amell & Alexander Ludwig On Jack And Ace's Journey In Heels Season 2]]> Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig return to headline Heels season 2 as battling brothers Jack and Ace Spade. Jack runs the Duffy Wrestling League, which he inherited from his late father, Tom Spade (David James Elliott). Ace is his troubled younger brother who resents Jack's efforts to control his life and wrestling career.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:45:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/heels-season-2-stephen-amell-alexander-ludwig-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: The Creator Filmmaker Gareth Edwards On Eastern Influences & Star Wars Lessons]]> Gareth Edwards returns to the director's chair after several years with his new original sci-fi movie The Creator, which arrives in September. He made a splash in 2016 with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which was critically acclaimed and led to one of Disney+'s best Star Wars television shows, Andor. However, The Creator is set on Earth instead of a far-off galaxy, and the future it envisions is closer than many might wish.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:15:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-creator-movie-gareth-edwards-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Haunted Mansion Director On Drawing Inspiration From NOLA & Disney Parks]]> Based on the wildly popular Disney Parks ride, Haunted Mansion follows a mother and son whose new home is haunted by countless ghosts. Rallying a group of so-called paranormal experts, they work together to try and rid the house of these spirits. However, darker forces may be at play that will force the team to pull out all the stops if they want to stand a chance at not only succeeding but also surviving.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:45:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-justin-simien-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Thomas Haden Church On Twisted Metal & Post-Apocalyptic Action]]> Inspired by the wildly popular PlayStation games, Twisted Metal tells the story of John Doe, a quick-talking outsider who has no memory of his life before the world fell apart. Offered an opportunity for a better life, all John Doe needs to do is deliver a package across a vast post-apocalyptic wasteland. Along the way, he'll face many challenges, but if he wants a chance at a future, he'll need to complete this seemingly simple mission.

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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/twisted-metal-show-thomas-haden-church-interview/
<![CDATA[Resident Evil: Death Island Creators On Respecting Iconic Characters & The Franchise's Legacy]]> Resident Evil: Death Island finally brings together five iconic Resident Evil heroes when Leon's mission to track down the missing Dr. Antonio Taylor leads him to Alcatraz. Simultaneously, Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers are investigating a new outbreak, with the only commonality between the infected being the island. The team will need to work together to take down a dangerous new villain with horrifying machinations that could make him their most dangerous enemy yet.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:28:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/resident-evil-death-island-movie-creators-interview/
<![CDATA[Rosario Dawson & LaKeith Stanfield On Balancing Grief & Comedy In Haunted Mansion]]> Haunted Mansion, which has long been a staple of DIsney Parks, is getting another big-screen adaptation that releases on July 28. The stellar cast includes Ahsoka's Rosario Dawson, Sorry To Bother You's LaKeith Stanfield, Loki's Owen Wilson, and many more big names. But the crux of the story may very well rest on the shoulders of Chase Dillon (Underground Railroad), who plays the son of Dawson's character and bonds with Stanfield's reluctant protagonist.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:11:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-rosario-dawson-lakeith-stanfield-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Robert Kirkman On Invincible Season 2 & Mark's Moral Struggle]]> Invincible season 2 picks up after the brutal fight at the end of the first season. After Nolan Grayson, aka Omni-Man, reveals that he is not the hero Mark believed in and has his own much darker agenda. Throughout the season, Mark and Debbie will grapple with this betrayal, and it will impact Invincible's trajectory as a hero.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:21:56 GMT https://screenrant.com/invincible-season-2-robert-kirkman-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[Samoa Joe On Twisted Metal & Playing Sweet Tooth]]> In Twisted Metal, based on the popular PlayStation games, John Doe is a fast-talking outsider with no memory of the time before the wasteland the world has become. When offered a brighter future in exchange for delivering a mysterious package across the post-apocalyptic wasteland, he jumps at the chance. In order to succeed in his mission and earn a better life, he will face countless dangers, including murderous marauders and killer drivers.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:40:39 GMT https://screenrant.com/twisted-metal-show-samoa-joe-interview/
<![CDATA[Winning Time Showrunner & Writer Break Down The Stakes Of Season 2]]> Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 2 picks up after the Lakers' huge win in the 1979–1980 season. The rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics becomes more intense with each team gunning for the championship once again. The Lakers will have to face challenges on and off the court with the rivalry between Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as well as Jerry Buss and Red Auerbach heating up, injuries, and many of the men taking the next step in their personal lives.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/winning-time-season-2-max-borenstein-rodney-barnes-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Production Designer On Collaborating With James Gunn]]> The Guardians face a new threat in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and they must work together to save Rocket after he is grievously injured in an attack. Willing to do whatever it takes to save Rocket, the Guardians will take on one of the most dangerous enemies they've ever faced. The High Evolutionary, the man who tortured Rocket, will be the key to saving him, but the team will need to stop his horrifying plans for Rocket and the universe as a whole.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:15:53 GMT https://screenrant.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-beth-mickle-interview/
<![CDATA[Owen Wilson On Returning To Ghost Stories In Haunted Mansion & Avoiding Typecasting]]> Disney is revisiting one of its most popular rides in Haunted Mansion, the new film directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People) and written by Katie Dippold (The Heat, Parks and Recreation). The film comes 20 years after the release of The Haunted Mansion, Disney’s first attempt at adapting its ride into a feature film, which starred the fantastic Eddie Murphy but unfortunately bombed at the box office. The new Haunted Mansion has an impressive cast that includes Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Tiffany Haddish.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:36:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/haunted-mansion-movie-owen-wilson-interview/
<![CDATA[Robby Ramos, Allen Maldonado & Trey Tucker Interview: Heels Season 2]]> Allen Maldonado, Robby Ramos, and Trey Tucker are Heels season 2's roster of wrestlers who escalate the rivalry between the DWL and Florida Wrestling Dystopia to new heights. Ramos plays Diego Cottonmouth and Tucker is Bobby Pin, two top stars of the Duffy Wrestling League. Maldonado plays Rooster Robbins, a former DWL wrestler who jumped ship to become the Florida Wrestling Dystopia Champion.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:33:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/heels-season-2-robby-ramos-allen-maldonado-trey-tucker-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Justice League Warworld Creative Team On Reinventing Iconic Characters & Getting R-Rated]]> In Justice League: Warworld, the famed trio of heroes, Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, are shunted into new environments where they meet new potential enemies and allies. They and a new team will need to reunite to escape Warworld and defeat the one who has brought them there. Justice League: Warworld is part of the ongoing DC animated Tomorrowverse.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:48:52 GMT https://screenrant.com/justice-league-warworld-movie-sdcc-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Harley Quinn Supervising Producers On Harlivy & The Batfam In Season 4]]> Harley and Ivy balance their relationship with different paths in season 4 of Harley Quinn. While Harley starts a new journey as part of the Batfamily, Ivy is taking charge of the Legion of Doom. Although Harley is struggling with following the Batfamily's rules, especially the "No Killing" one, they are missing their leader with Bruce Wayne locked up.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/harley-quinn-season-4-supervising-producers-interview/
<![CDATA[Ice Cube On Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem & Learning From Seth Rogen]]> Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello dream of being accepted as normal teenagers in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The four brothers set out to make that happen with the help of their new friend, April O'Neil. In the hopes of winning New York over, they go after a crime syndicate, but get in over their heads when an army of mutants is sent after them, making this mission more dangerous than anything they've faced before.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-movie-ice-cube-interview/
<![CDATA[Stephanie Beatriz On Twisted Metal's Wild Humor & Her Work With Anthony Mackie]]> Twisted Metal is based on the wildly popular PlayStation game series of the same name and follows John Doe. Doe is a fast-talking outsider who can't remember much about his past. When given a chance at a better life on the condition that he completes a mysterious delivery across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, he will face numerous dangers to succeed.

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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/twisted-metal-show-stephanie-beatriz-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Dead Romans Writer Fred Kennedy On Exploring History Through Comics]]> Dead Romans is set at the height of the Roman Empire's power as it conquered lands across the world. The comic focuses on Arminius, a Germanic prince who has sworn revenge on the Roman Empire for butchering his people. Arminius will gather the Germania tribes to ambush his own battalion, hoping to take back the throne for himself and his love, Honoria, who never asked to be queen.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dead-romans-comic-fred-kennedy-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Travis Beacham On Impact Winter Season 2 & Action Scenes In Audio Dramas]]> In Impact Winter, a commit plunges Earth into darkness, and an endless winter, vampires rise and humans scatter to hide underground. A band of survivors hiding out in a medieval castle fallout shelter in the British countryside starts to form a resistance. Two sisters are at the center of the story: a battle-ready vampire hunter and her younger sister Hope, who yearns for what life was like above ground before the endless winter began. Each sister will do what it takes to continue their journey, potentially risking everything.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:36:38 GMT https://screenrant.com/impact-winter-season-2-travis-beacham-interview/
<![CDATA[Anthony Mackie On Twisted Metal, John Doe & Building On The Classic Game]]> Based on the popular PlayStation game series of the same name, Twisted Metal follows fast-talking John Doe, an outsider who is unable to remember his past, when he is given an opportunity at a better life. Tasked with delivering a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of his assistant Quiet, John Doe will face countless dangers, including marauders with deadly vehicles, to complete his mission in the hopes of a better future.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:55:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/twisted-metal-show-anthony-mackie-interview/
<![CDATA[The Boogeyman VFX Supervisors Break Down Stephen King Movie Monster & Details Hidden By Darkness]]> Stephen King's reign on the big screen continued with The Boogeyman. Based on the 1973 short story of the same name, the story centers on a grieving father and his two kids, teenager Sadie and young girl Sawyer, following the death of their mother, only for their grief to attract the attention of a dangerous entity.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-boogeyman-movie-vfx-supervisors-jonathan-pichedelorme-gabriel-beauvais-interview/
<![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Cast On Bringing Their Chemistry To The Characters]]> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem follows the four Turtle brothers, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello, as they set out on a journey to be accepted by the people of New York as normal teenagers. Their quest sends them and their new friend, April O'Neil, after a mysterious crime syndicate. However, things escalate when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them, making their mission more dangerous than ever before.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:30:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-movie-cast-interview/
<![CDATA[Ayo Edebiri On Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem & Uncovering April O'Neil's Layers]]> In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello set out on a mission to win over the people of New York in the hopes of being accepted. The four Turtle brothers meet a new friend, April O'Neil, who helps them as they hunt down a crime syndicate. Things get more dangerous when a mutant army is sent after the Turtles, complicating their mission.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:30:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-movie-ayo-edebiri-interview/
<![CDATA[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Director On Casting Choices & Animation Styles]]> Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem follows the four Turtle brothers on a journey to win the hearts of New York in the hopes that they will be accepted as normal teenagers. With the help of their new friend April O'Neil, they go after a crime syndicate, but things become more dangerous when a mutant army is sent after them. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sets itself apart from all other movies by casting teenagers to voice the Turtles for the first time in the franchise's nearly 40-year history. Brady Noon, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Micah Abbey voice Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello, respectively.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/tmnt-mutant-mayhem-movie-jeff-rowe-interview/
<![CDATA[Mother, May I? Writer/Director Laurence Vannicelli Discusses Psychological Thriller & Horror Influences]]> A psychological game for growth becomes a tense battle for a soul in Mother, May I?. The movie centers on Emmett, a young man who is left his childhood home after his mom's death and travels with his fiancée Anya to prep the home to sell. After a night of taking mushrooms and childhood trauma unpacking, Anya begins acting as a completely new person, shaking Emmett to his core.

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Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:30:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/mother-may-i-movie-director-laurence-vannicelli-interview/
<![CDATA[Matthew Mercer, Stephanie Panisello & Nicole Tompkins On Resident Evil: Death Island's Exploration Of Trauma]]> In Resident Evil: Death Island, Leon is sent to track down the kidnapped Dr. Antonio Taylor, and Chris Redfield is investigating a new outbreak on Alcatraz with the help of Jill Valentine, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers. With the island being the only common denominator between the victims, the team investigates the island, where together they will face a deadly new horror. This is the first time all five of these characters will be brought together on screen, something fans have been hoping to see for years.

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Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:01:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/resident-evil-death-island-show-matthew-mercer-cast-interview/
<![CDATA[Forrest Galante Previews Shark Week’s Alien Sharks: Strange New Worlds]]> Discovery’s Shark Week is back with exciting new programming like Alien Sharks: Strange New Worlds. This new iteration of the Alien Sharks series takes viewers to the coast of South Africa in search of unique animals including the sevengill shark, a rare species of shark named for its distinguishing feature. The program also features never-before-seen deep-sea videography, unlikely finds, and more.

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Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:00:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/shark-week-alien-sharks-forrest-galante-interview/
<![CDATA[SDCC 2023: Felicia Day, Jonah Ray & London Hughes On Bringing Passion Project Third Eye To Life]]> Third Eye follows Laurel, a wizard and "Chosen One," as she struggles with the consequences of failing to defeat her enemy, Tybus, a decade earlier. Laurel must overcome her self-doubt and ruined reputation to save her friends and uncover shocking secrets as she prepares to confront her old enemies. While on her quest, Laurel meets a quirky teenager on her own quest, a curmudgeonly vampire, an enforcer for Tybus the Terrible, and an exiled Faerie princess.

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Fri, 21 Jul 2023 18:49:41 GMT https://screenrant.com/third-eye-audible-felicia-day-jonah-ray-london-hughes-interview/
<![CDATA[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Producer On Beast Wars & Pete Davidson]]> Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is out on digital platforms now, bringing the Autobots, Terrorcons, and Maximals to small screens around the world. The film was lauded as a continued return to form for the Transformers franchise following 2018’s soft reboot Bumblebee, and excited fans of the 1990s animated series Beast Wars: Transformers by bringing Optimus Primal, Cheetor, Rhinox, and Airazor into live-action for the first time. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts features new faces both in front of and behind the camera in new lead actors Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback, new director Steven Caple Jr., and more.

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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:03:35 GMT https://screenrant.com/transformers-rise-beasts-movie-producer-lorenzo-bonaventura-interview/
<![CDATA[Paul Wesley On Joining Forces With Uhura & Spock In Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2]]> Warning: SPOILERS For Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Episode 6 - "Lost In Translation."Paul Wesley brings Lieutenant James T. Kirk to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds in season 2, episode 6, "Lost in Translation." After playing two alternate universe variants of Captain Kirk, Wesley now portrays the iconic Kirk who will one day become the Captain Kirk played by William Shatner.

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Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-2-paul-wesley-interview/