Why these 2000s indie heroes are back and bigger than ever

Two new trailers for Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, have been released. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, the film follows ex-revolutionaries reuniting to rescue a kidnapped daughter and is set to hit theaters on September 26th. Want More Context? 🔎

Marvel Studios has achieved a significant milestone with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has garnered an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the Certified Fresh seal and breaking a longstanding curse on the franchise. This film, the first produced by Marvel Studios, marks a triumphant return for the beloved superhero team, praised for its cast chemistry and retro design, setting the stage for future MCU projects. Want More Context? 🔎

Fans of classic science fiction can look forward to a new animated series based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars, with a sneak peek to be revealed at Comic-Con. Showrunner Michael Kogge, alongside Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., aims to bring this iconic saga to life, capitalizing on the current popularity of action-adventure animation. Want More Context? 🔎

Actress Naomi Ackie is reportedly the top choice for the female lead in DC Studios' upcoming Clayface movie, directed by James Watkins, potentially starring alongside Tom Rhys Harries. The film, featuring the shape-shifting Batman antagonist, is set to begin production at Warner Bros Leavesden in the UK, with a release date of September 11, 2026. Want More Context? 🔎

Fantastic Four: First Steps is helping Marvel to "get its mojo back", according to early reviews of the new superhero reboot. The 37th film in the MCU has been praised as "Marvel's best film in a decade," though some critics argue it doesn't quite reach iconic status, following a disappointing 2015 adaptation. Want More Context? 🔎

Bafta-winning actress Sarah Lancashire revealed that her acclaimed performance as Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC drama Happy Valley was driven by "abject fear." Speaking after receiving her CBE at Windsor Castle, she credited her long-standing collaboration with writer Sally Wainwright for shaping her role, emphasizing the influence of fear on her portrayal. Want More Context? 🔎