Director Daniel Chong on Hopping from ‘We Bare Bears’ to Pixar Feature Debut

Disney and Pixar have released the first trailer for Hoppers. Written and directed by Daniel Chong (We Bare Bears), the forthcoming animated film stars Piper Curda as Mabel, an animal lover who jumps at the chance to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, letting people talk to animals by becoming one themselves.

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‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants’ Set to Release This Christmas

Are ye ready, kids? SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends have been a part of everyone’s childhood since 1999. So, to see it continue and advance to 3D animation, alongside a new and rich story with the beloved humor it’s always had, is exciting. 

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Colorful Fun with Bill Hader and Crew at ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer Debut

Shambles. That’s where the cinematic prospects of Dr. Seuss’s beloved The Cat in the Hat laid following a 2003 live action disaster starring Mike Myers. Thankfully, we’ve had 22 years to move past that debacle, and the fine crew at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation has rescued this cat and taken him home to a loving crew of filmmakers that promise to do much better. Today, we got our first look at the new trailer for Warner Animation’s The Cat in the Hat, and a conversation with the filmmakers and star Bill Hader!

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Unpacking the Latest Trailer for ‘Weapons’

The latest film from Zach Cregger, the director of Barbarian, is hitting theaters this year: Weapons. So far it looks ridiculously spooky. However, as we know, horror is often a conduit for social commentary to flourish. What Cregger and New Line have cooked up for us not only looks terrifying, but also might be a thoughtful look at how America reacts to tragedy.

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Henry Golding Lucid Dreams of Lost Love in ‘Daniela Forever’ Trailer

Spanish filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo gave us Anne Hathaway psychically linked to a giant kaiju monster in 2016’s Colossal, and that was good fun. His new film Daniela Forever features a grieving Henry Golding using a science-fictional sleep therapy following the death of his girlfriend Daniela. His lucid dreaming may bring him back into contact with her, or is it a simulation?

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Breaking Down the Latest ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

It’s June 4, which means tickets for The Fantastic Four: First Steps are officially on sale! I don’t know about you all, but I cannot wait to see Marvel’s First Family tearing up the big screen. All signs point to this one being a banger, and we got another new look at the film today. Let’s break down some of the key moments from this 75-second sneak peek, and deconstruct what it might showcase for the new movie and, perhaps, the greater MCU!

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‘Elio’ Trailer Reveals What Happens When Universe Finally Calls Back

Disney and Pixar have released the final trailer for Elio. We’ll have a lot of coverage about the film in the coming weeks leading up to its release. So, expect behind-the-scenes insights, interviews with the creative team, and deep dives into the story, characters, and visual design.

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‘Zootopia 2’ Teaser Slithers in with Sneak Peeks and EDM Beats

Walt Disney Animation Studios has released a new music-driven trailer for Zootopia 2. The sequel, following in the footsteps of Disney hits like Frozen, Moana, and Wreck-It Ralph, returns to a world of anthropomorphic animals that mirrors our own.

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Some Thoughts on Superman’s Cinematic Legacy

Before I begin, let me say that this is not a Snyderverse v Gunnverse argument. No, not at all. Instead, it is an observation of what I have seen up to date and hope for with respect to the portrayal of Superman. There have been many films that I have looked forward to — most all have been from Marvel — but this summer’s Superman has been on my radar for a while now.

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Breaking Down the Latest Trailer for ‘Superman’

Superman is coming, and I think we’re looking at the most anticipated movie of the summer. You can even see the enthusiasm coming from our very own Keith and Swara right here! However, there’s way more to the latest trailer than meets the eye — easter eggs, secrets, and DC references galore! And we’re here to break down every part of it for you!

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Superman (David Corenswet) saving a man

The New ‘Superman’ Trailer Shows Us What a True Superhero Would Do in Our World

Everybody knows Superman. Everyone has an idea of who this iconic character is, with both favorable interpretations of his inherent devotion to doing good, and unfavorable interpretations of his will to help, with all his power, being unrealistic.

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NOC Review: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is Marvel at its Most Mature and Emotionally Complex

Superheroes have trauma. That’s not an original idea. However, what happens when these superheroes have to face something more real and unsolvable than saving the world, such as actual depression and mental health issues? You get something greater than your average superhero popcorn blockbuster. That’s where Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* truly excels.

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Hard NOC Life 354: The Last of Pedro Pascal’s Fantastic Father Figures (& Grogu)

On a new episode of Hard NOC Life, Keith and Dominic break down the recent trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps and Pedro Pascal’s penchant for playing paternal characters in Last of Us and The Mandalorian. Then they review the first season of Daredevil: Born Again before recapping some news from Star Wars Celebration in Japan.

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A New Silver Surfer Arrives with a New Trailer for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Prepare yourselves because Galactus is coming! The herald of Galactus has come to this world to inform us that tonight, the role will be played by an actual purple planet-eating humanoid Goliath and not a storm cloud of nothing. More than that, they brought the official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with them, and boy, it looks phenomenal!

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Culture, Music, and Makeup with Delroy Lindo, Omar Miller, and Li Jun Li from ‘Sinners’

You cannot deny that few people have done as much for POC cinema as the collective talents of Director Ryan Coogler, screen legend Delroy Lindo, and incredible actors Omar Miller and Li Jun Li. Coogler has changed every genre he’s touched, from superhero movies to horror films, by adding deeper social meanings that honor Black and POC culture to all of them.

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Three Minutes with ‘Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku

The Sinners are coming this week, and it’s hands down the best movie of the year so far! Director Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther) never misses! Once more, he’s teamed up with Michael B. Jordan to bring us a stunning horror masterpiece with deeper themes. However, Jordan is not alone. Coogler has assembled an amazing ensemble of actors to bring this amazing piece of survival horror to life, including A-listers Hailee Steinfeld and Wunmi Mosaku.

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New Trailer for ‘Tron: Ares’ Showcases Representation on the Grid

I’ve loved the Tron franchise for a long time! To me, this was one of the finest and most underrated franchises to come out of the House of Mouse, with some of the best visuals and concepts put to screen both of and ahead of its times. The gorgeous work from the original Tron to the fantastic sequences in Tron: Legacy still hold up today!

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New ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Trailer Teases Potential for Post-‘Cobra Kai’ Canon

Although it’s been just under two months since Cobra Kai came to an end, the Karate Kid universe is soon to welcome a new entry in the form of Karate Kid: Legends. Starring Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang, the seemingly separate worlds of the original Karate Kid and the 2010 remake congregate, merging the teachings of both kung fu and karate together.

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The ‘Ballerina’ Strikes Back in Latest Trailer for the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff

We’ve seen what happens when the Baba Yaga comes for you. However, just as terrifying for those who cross her will be the Ballerina! We have been so excited to return to the world of John Wick, and with Academy Award nominee Ana de Armas joining this universe, you know you’re in for a badass with charm, class, and guns… lots of guns! That’s what the latest trailer is absolutely promising us: a good time!

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‘Elio’ Trailer Teases Finding Friendship Among the Stars

Disney has released a new trailer for Pixar’s Elio, an intergalactic tale about a young outcast who dreams of finding a friend up in the stars. Directed by Madeline Sharafian (Burrow Sparkshort), Domee Shi (Bao short, Turning Red), and Adrian Molina (co-screenwriter/co-director of Coco), the upcoming film marks the studio’s return to space-age adventures, a first since Wall-E.

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Full Speed Ahead with Director Joseph Kosinski at the ‘F1’ Trailer Event

The world of Formula 1 is revving up bigger and bigger every year. With every race that occurs, audiences everywhere are pulled into the high stakes, high speed thrills of their favorite drivers zooming at top speed down the most challenging tracks ever. This year, Warner Bros, Apple, and director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, Tron: Legacy) are going to immerse fans deeper than ever into the driver’s seat with their tentpole film F1, hitting theaters June 27!

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Reveals a Live-Action Hawaiian Roller-Coaster Ride

At long last, the first official trailer for the live-action reimagining of Lilo & Stitch has arrived. Based on the 2002 Disney animated hit of the same name, the film promises to be wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

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Making ‘The Monkey’ Shine with Cinematographer Nico Aguilar

Death is a really hard topic for all of us to grasp. Often it’s understandably met with trepidation, repulsion, and obvious sorrow. However, cinematographer Nico Aguilar is an expert in finding and capturing the beauty in death. His film, The Monkey, written and directed by Longlegs auteur, Osgood Perkins, is one such film that tackles the difficult subject matter of death with some dark levity, and, oddly enough thanks to Aguilar, a surprising amount of beauty and depth.

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