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In The Fall of the House of Usher, horror aficionado Mike Flanagan tells a fantastically disturbing tale, infused with dark comedy and dynamic hierarchical family drama. A month ahead of its release date, Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for the Edgar Allen Poe-inspired miniseries.Inspired by Poe's piece of the same name, Flanagan imbues the same ominous, haunting vibe prevalent in Poe's 1839 short story. The Fall of the House of Usher follows siblings Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood) and Madeline Usher (Mary McDonnell), the faces of the corrupt pharmaceutical empire Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. "Your honor, no matter how much evidence is stacked against them, the Usher Crime Family stands stronger and darker than ever before," a lawyer exclaims from the courtroom in one of th...

American actor Austin Butler is preparing for his next leading role following the success of his Elvis biopic released in 2022. 20th Century Studios has revealed the first official trailer for The Bikeriders, which sees Butler enter a Midwestern motorcycle club in the 1960s. Directed by Jeff Nichols, The Bikeriders stars Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy, who travel around Chicago in search of a good time. The members form a tight-knit family, while Butler finds love in an uneasy motorcycle bar. He fights to protect his tribe while growing the club to unimaginable heights through dangerous activities that get him into trouble on the road. Take a closer look at the official trailer for 20th Century Studios' The Bikeriders above. It will be released at US cinemas on December 1 before...

DC and Warner Bros. have shared the official synopsis of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.The new plot details arrive following a teaser that aired during Sunday Night Football, which sees Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Manta harnessing the power of the Black Trident:"Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father's death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and ...

The Simpsons is set to make a return for season 35. To celebrate its historic 35th season, Fox has released an official extended trailer prior to its Fall release date. The new season is set to premiere as a part of the network's "AniDom" lineup in early October.The new trailer features rapid sequences of scenes that include a playful parody of The Beatles' recording session for "Get Back." The season also teases the return of Sideshow Bob. The description of the new season's first episode reads, "Feeling worthless at work, Homer volunteers to be a school crossing guard. But when his safety squad receives too much funding, the crossing guards become a force to be feared in the all-new 'Homer's Crossing' episode of The Simpsons." The press release of the extended trailer gives fans a hint a...

Disney is set to release 100 of its animated films as part of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection.Priced at a whopping $1,500 USD, the limited edition collection features a booklet showcasing the films' original posters, digital codes for all the movies, a certificate of authenticity, crystal Mickey Mouse ears with a Disney 100 logo engraving and a lithograph of the upcoming Disney film, Wish.The 100 titles include movies released from 1937 all the way to 2023 — there are classics like Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Dumbo, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, films produced outside of Disney's studio such as Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, as well as recent releases like Encanto and Lightyear, which were released in 2021 and 2...

The scripts for season two of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation have already been written.Marty Adelstein, the CEO of series producer Tomorrow Studios, confirmed the news to Variety earlier this week. “We’ve got scripts ready,” he revealed. Although production for an upcoming season cannot start until the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved, Tomorrow Studios president Becky Clements is forecasting an optimistic release window that could be scheduled as soon as 2024. “Realistically, hopefully, a year away, if we move very quickly, and that is a possibility,” she said. “Somewhere between a year and 18 months, we could be ready for air.”Despite the readiness of the studio, Netflix has yet to actually announce a second season. “They keep it, as you know, close to the vest until post-...

Despite persistent rumors of Hayao Miyazaki's retirement, Studio Ghibli executive Junichi Nishioka clarified that it may not be the case.During Nishioka's CBC interview at the Toronto International Film Festival of The Boy and the Heron, which has been reported as Miyazaki's final film, he revealed that the filmmaker doesn't see The Boy and the Heron as his last work. "Other people say that this might be his last film, but he doesn't feel that way at all," he said with a translator. "He is currently working on ideas for a new film. He comes into his office every day and does that. This time, he's not going to announce his retirement at all. He's continuing working just as he has always done."Set during World War II, The Boy and the Heron is described as “a semi-autobiographical fantasy abo...

According to reports, Berserk is now set to start a new manga arc. The report notes that in this year's 18th issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine it was revealed that the upcoming new chapter coming September 22 will introduce the latest arc for the story.Additionally, Berserk's resumed 42 compiled book volume will be available in Japan September 29. Following creator Kentarou Miura's death (May 6, 2021), the manga has gone through a hiatus and resurgence under the guidance of Kouji Mori and work by Studio Gaga. Studio Gaga is made up of Miura's studio assistants and apprentices, while Mori is Miura's close friend who is aware of how the story will end.Stay tuned for more information regarding the new manga arc for Berserk.In case you missed it, Netflix and Microsoft offer live-acti...

With less than three weeks until the highly-anticipated Castlevania animated spinoff makes its debut, Netflix just revealed a full-length trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne.Adapted from Konami’s iconic Castlevania video game series, the upcoming animated series is based on the premise, events, and characters from the Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games. The story will follow Richter Belmont, a vampire hunter, and a descendant of Trevor and Sypha from the original Castlevania animated series.In the trailer’s video caption, Netflix writes, “The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Serie...