ENTERTAINMENT

According to a report from Vulture, artists that worked on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are now speaking up about the working conditions during the production of the successful animated feature film. Hundreds of artists employed to put together the $150 million USD sequel to 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse shared their "arduous" and "relentless" experiences on the project.The report shared that over 100 artists left in the middle of production and that producer-writer Phil Lord was named as one of the key reasons for the poor working conditions. "Over 100 people left the project because they couldn’t take it anymore. But a lot stayed on just so they could make sure their work survived until the end—because if it gets changed, it’s no longer yours," said one artist under a p...

The popular anime series SPY×FAMILY has released the first trailer for its upcoming debut film, Spy x Family: Code White.While Season 2 will see the continuation of Operation Strix, the new movie features an entirely original storyline. In it, Loid takes the Forger Family on a trip to the Principal's favorite snack location after hearing about a cooking competition at Eden Academy in which winners will be given a prestigious Stella Award. During their trip, Anya couldn't resist eating chocolate held in a treasure chest that holds a secret that could affect world peace.For those that have yet to catch the show, below is a brief synopsis of the series from Crunchyroll:"World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet—pretend to be a family man. Po...

Following its showing at Sundance Film Festival, Apple TV now releases the official trailer for Underrated, a feature documentary capturing the coming-of-age story of 4x NBA Champion, 2x NBA MVP, 9x NBA All-Star, and all-time three-point field gold leader, Stephen Curry.Through a blend of "intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage, and on-camera interviews," the film documents Curry's journey from an undersized college player to being hailed the greatest shooter of all time and centerpiece of one of the most dominant sports dynasties ever seen.Bringing the project to life are Apple Original Films, Proximity Media,  A24, and Curry's very own Unanimous Media. The film is directed by Peter Nicks and produced by Ryan Coogler and Erick Peyton.Look for the Underrated series to premiere on July 21...

With June coming to an end, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for July 2023.Next month's list is led by the premieres of The Witcher season three volume two, season two of The Lincoln Lawyer, They Cloned Tyrone with Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris and John Boyega documentaries such as WHAM!, How to Become a Cult Leader and more. Meanwhile, July 2023 will be the last month for subscribers to stream titles such as the four Ip Man movies, Skyfall, seasons one to six of Moesha and more.Check out the full slate below.Coming to NetflixComing SoonThe Dragon Prince: Season 5 -- NETFLIX FAMILYThe search for Aaravos' prison sends Rayla, Callum and Ezran on an epic journey across land and sea, while conflict roils the Sunfire elves' kingdom.Dream (KR) -- NETFLIX FILMDon't count them out! W...

With Toy Story 5 officially in the works, Pixar's Peter Docter has also confirmed that franchise staples Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be returning for the next installment.The news was announced in a recent interview with Variety, however the creative chief officer did not reveal any additional details, such as whether they will continue to be the focus of the film or if they are only returning in a limited capacity. "We have another 'Toy Story,' so Woody and Buzz are back," Docter shared as he touched on Pixar's existing and established franchise versus newer titles. "And we have a few other projects, but it’s always a balance."It remains to be seen whether Tim Allen and Tom Hanks will reprise their roles as the voices of Buzz and Woody."Right now, the world seems to want the comfort of ...

Sony Pictures has dropped off the official trailer for Dumb Money, its forthcoming film chronicling the infamous GameStop short squeeze in 2021.Starring Paul Dano, the Craig Gillespie-directed pic is based on Ben Mezrich's book, The Antisocial Network. “Dumb Money is the ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall video game store) into the world’s hottest company,” reads the official logline.“In the middle of everything is regular guy Keith Gill (Dano), who starts it all by sinking his life savings into the stock and posting about it," it continues. "When his social posts start blowing up, so does his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip beco...

Officially released June 2, audiences that have viewed Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse these last few weeks have figured out that there are multiple versions of the movie. Recently on social media, viewers have pieced together that Sony Pictures Animation has released several iterations of the animated film with differing elements.Social media users have shared their experiences with the film in theaters to highlight alternate takes that show different animations or lines. Confirming what audiences have figured out, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Associate Editor Andy Leviton took to Twitter. Leviton reposted a video from TikTok and simply wrote, "I was wondering when people might start noticing..."It is currently unclear how many versions of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse ar...

Originally noted back in 2006, Bandai Namco has now officially announced the release of a new Mobile Suit Gundam SEED movie. During its latest fiscal year presentation, the company revealed that the film is now set to release during the current fiscal year, ending March 2024.The film will serve as part of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Project Ignited initiative launched in 2021. the film will add to the 20th-anniversary celebrations for the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED which already includes a new game and side-story manga.Mobile Suit Gundam SEED director Mitsuo Fukuda has confirmed that the upcoming film will be picking up where Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (2004-2005) left off.Stay tuned for more details regarding the new Mobile Suit Gundam SEED movieFor more entertainment news, Spi...

Who better than A24 to offer an unfiltered look at our day-to-day eating experiences via a cookbook? In their latest literary venture, Scrounging, A24 guides us through making some of the most unglamorous, un-photogenic and downright unpalatable meals from our favorite films.Described as, a "collection of late-night, last-ditch recipes and ingenious back-of-the-pantry meals," the chaotic cookbook features recipes from both A24 and non-A24 films alike. Followed by a foreword from celebrity chef Matty Matheson, the book divides its 54 recipes into sections including: beverages, breakfast, appetizers and snacks, sandwiches, dinner and dessert. Indulge (with caution) upon Craig Jones' of Friday's Cereal With Water or Buddy the Elf's Breakfast Spaghetti for starters, followed by infamous microw...

A24 has provided us with a glimpse into Sophia Coppola's Graceland, with the first official teaser for its upcoming biopic, Priscilla. The movie, based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir Elvis and Me, stars Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla and Jacob Elordi as Elvis Presley.The teaser hints that the film will predominantly be told through Priscilla's POV, taking a different route from Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, which told the story through the eyes of Elvis. Clocking in at 45 seconds, the visual opens with Priscilla's morning beauty routine before delving into quick shots of the couple's relationship trajectory, spotlighting dates and photoshoots along with key milestones, like their wedding and Priscilla's pregnancy.Just 11 words are spoken in the film's first look — and they don't come until the las...

Update: It's been a decade since director Cole Bennett founded Lyrical Lemonade as an internet blog in high school. Having directed countless breakthrough music videos for both established and budding artists, Cole Bennett now releases Lyrical Lemonade's first short film titled "whyrush?" Described as an embodiment of the next chapter, the film reminds us all to slow down and embrace the journey. Starring in the short are Teezo Touchdown, Alexis Carey, David Alarcon, Hayden Lam, Omar Zaki, and Kentuckyboytyler."Remember this life isn't a race, it's an opportunity. Our chance to be here now. Each moment is a blessing. Why Rush?" says Rick Rubin in the outro speech.Immediately following the debut of the short film, Bennett immediately announces a new Lyrical Lemonade album. DOOMSDAY, the fir...