‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is a Technical Marvel Trapped in a Familiar Story

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Michael Lee

Every trip to Pandora brings in a visually stunning new adventure and family drama with Jake Sully and Neytiri. The new Avatar: Fire and Ash doubles down on both, throwing the family into a firestorm of grief, resilience, and jaw-dropping world-building that keeps expanding Pandora in bold, unexpected directions. Unfortunately, despite being epic in scale and scope, the film’s lack of a compelling story frustrates, and its many setups lead to surprisingly few satisfying payoff.

Movies, Sci Fi, Trailers

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Teases More of Pandora and Clan Rivalries

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 Michael Lee

It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since Avatar: The Way of Water hit theaters. And that was after the 14-year gap following the original film. Now, with multiple Avatar sequels lined up, the franchise is embarking on a new chapter, Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment of the long-running franchise.

Animation, Movies

First Teaser and Title for Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ Finally Revealed

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s been a long time coming folks! We’re starting to get more info about Wildwood, the latest film from Laika. Recently, we saw the first look at the upcoming film’s protagonist, Prue McKeel. But today we got our very first footage in a teaser video from the studio, and I couldn’t be more pumped!

Animation, Movies

First Official Tease at Laika’s ‘Wildwood”

July 26, 2024July 27, 2024 Mike Manalo

Great art takes time and dedication. Any passionate filmmaker who cares about craft knows this. It’s not about quantity, but quality. Such is the case for the amazing animation studio, Laika — a company that represents the best storytellers in the industry today. It’s been a while since we heard about their upcoming feature Wildwood. But at last today we got our first official peek at the future classic!

Interview, Streaming, Television

Talking ‘Time Bandits’ with Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, and Lisa Kudrow

July 24, 2024 Sophia Soto

Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi serve as creators, executive producers, writers, and directors of Time Bandits, which is the first television adaptation of the classic movie. The series stars Lisa Kudrow as Penelope and premieres today on Apple TV+.

Conventions, Movies

D23Expo: New Footage from ‘Avatar’ Panel Shows Us the Way of Cameron

September 11, 2022September 11, 2022 Mike Manalo

What was anticipated to be a gigantic, epic day of announcements at the D23 Expo ended on an unexpectedly more quiet note, as audiences took in footage from what many consider to be the year’s most anticipated film, Avatar: The Way of Water.

Animation, Movies

Laika Announces Cast for ‘Wildwood’

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Mike Manalo

It’s no exaggeration to say that one of the best names in storytelling today is Laika! I’ve said it before, shouted it to the heavens, and will do so continuously and vigorously until the rest of the world sees it too. Which is why I couldn’t be more excited for their next release, Wildwood!

Movies, Sci Fi

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Trailer Teases James Cameron’s Long-Awaited Sequel

May 9, 2022 Michael Lee

It’s been nearly 13 years since James Cameron’s Avatar took audiences on a trip to the unbelievable world of Pandora. Drawing from films like Dances with Wolves and Ferngully, the blockbuster went on to be one of the highest grossing films by earning over $2.8 million at the box office. Now, after years of delays, we are getting a first look at one the four sequels set to debut this year. That’s because 20^th Century Studios has released the first trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water.

Animation, Streaming

Watch the Official Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Human Resources’

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 Sophia Soto

From the creators of the award-winning series Big Mouth comes the new adult animated spin-off, Human Resources. The talented voice cast features Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, Aidy Bryant, Randall Park, Keke Palmer, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and David Thewlis. As we approach the premiere, Netflix has just released the official trailer as well as a new set of guest stars!