'Spider-Man,' 'The Avengers' and more toys

Its time to embrace your inner child and celebrate toys! If the toy version is cool, the movie should be cool, too, right? Or so the thinking goes. Lewis Jacobs/NBC THE AVENGERS(May 4)Earths mightiest heroes need Earths mightiest vehicle. So I present you with the S.H.I.E.L.D. Its the largest Marvel vehicle ever created by Hasbro. Lewis Jacobs/NBC LEGO has its own line ofAvengersinspired products, too, including baddie Lokis getaway off-roader and a S....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Crystal Steele

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' swings to massive $185 million Fourth of July weekend

The box offices spidey senses are tingling. Since its debut Tuesday night, the film has raked in an estimated $185 million across 4,634 theaters. Musical Beatles fantasyYesterdaytakes third place with an estimated $10.8 million across 2,614 theaters. Sony Pictures It is the final entry in Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jon Watts returns to direct this follow-up to his 2017 spidey film. Italso easily swings past2017sSpider-Man: Homecomingthree-day opening of $117 million....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Bridget Sanders

'Spread the word, ya friggin' turds':MacGruberTV series gets 8-episode order at Peacock

Will Forteis ready to get back into the middle of all the action as special operations agent MacGruber. He’s out and plotting to take down a villain from his past, Brigadier Commander Enos Queeth. Neither Wiig nor costarRyan Phillippehas confirmed their participation in the project. Peacock Additional cast announced includes Jana Schmieding, Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Leigh, andDustin Milligan.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Mary Miller

'Star Trek': What did YOU think?

So, Im assuming youve seen it by now, right? Otherwise, what kind of geek would you be? (The kind of geek that gets their credentials revoked.) Im gonna give some SPOILER-LADEN thoughts of my own after the jump. Me, I thought it was good. Very good, even. (Though we did get a handy red-shirt to take one for the team.) In that regard, Im really surprised that Capt. Pike survived: He seemed ready-made for the mentor-who-dies-so-the-hero-can-move-on role (see: Obi-Wan Kenobi)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Lisa Estes

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Darth Maul

Whos legless, horned, and red and black all over? Darth Maul, of course! Well, someone sure isnt playing with a full Sabacc deck, huh? And hes obviously still carrying a grudge against Obi-Wan Kenobi and Co., with that fiercely snarled JEDI! Hes suffered through a lot to keep himself alive,Clone Warssupervising director Dave Filoni tells EW. First of all, how does he survive getting cut in half? Plus, he fell!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Anthony Hamilton

'Steven Universe' creator on growing up, gender politics, her brother

Of late, it seems girl power is en vogue. is about to light a fire underneath Westeros and its fighting factions. Its because that little boy is Steven Universe. Credit: Cartoon Network ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How would you describeSteven Universeto someone who was unfamiliar with it? Hes only just come into his own, and hes sort of developing in real time. Its rare for shows geared towards boys to have such a strong female presence....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Travis Moore

'Stranger Things': EW review

Youve seenstranger thingsbefore in different forms under different titles. The 80s-set chiller is a monster mash of Reagan-era pop culture. The young heroesbike-riding AV-club misfitsare very Steven Spielberg. Credit: Curtis Baker/Netflix The synthesizer score is pure John Carpenter. The title font looks swiped from a Stephen King cover. At every turn, the show calls out inspirations. This show is triggering for nerds of a certain age. But it struggles to transcend nostalgia or produce consistently compelling entertainment....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 215 words · Derek Wheeler

'Studio 60': Expecting a bumpy landing

This weeksStudio 60status report: Toms brother? Still in AFGHANISTAN, still being held prisoner. Still engaged to Jordan, still pacing nervously about the hospital. There are still lots of loose plot strands and only a couple episodes left to tie them all up. Hughley: Chris Haston) One new development: a PR disaster created by Simon (D,L. Hughley,pictured). As with the Wes Mendell rant that began theseries, one could hear Sorkins own voice....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Joseph Simmons

'Succession' character catch-up: Where did we leave the Roy family at the end of season 1?

Season 2 of HBOs dramaSuccessionpremieres Sunday night. Youll find a handy catch-up guide to the characters respective trials, tribulations, and total devastations below. Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong)Oof, where to start? Peter Kramer/HBO Basically, the guy is a shell of a man. Connor Roy (Alan Ruck)Is Connor the black sheep of the Roy family? Tough to say, given the competition. Later, he announced his intention of running for President. Thanks for the clarification, buddy!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · David Morris

'Suits' season 2 premiere recap

Let’s break it down. It also establishes Jessica as their mental match. So, they pushed him out instead. Credit: Christos Kalohoridis/USA Network Now that their leverage was gone, they assumed Hardman would return for their heads. But Jessica and Harvey weren’t buying it. Harvey thought he’d won, but no. He wants to now prove the firm can be successful without breaking the rules. That slippery slope sentiment flowed nicely into Jessica’s next showdown with Harvey....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Sara Sullivan

'Superman' director Zack Snyder on the Man of Steel: 'He's the king of superheroes.'

Image Credit: Armando Gallo/Retna LtdSuper-awesome. Theyre just super-smart, super-educated about the character. Its really a treat and super-delight to do this. After discussing a possible sequel with Singer, Warner Bros. decided to take a step back and reassess. So whats the Zack Snyder vision for Superman? Again, too early for him to say. They are totally different characters, totally different worlds, says Snyder. I wouldnt want to compare them at this point....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Kendra Williams

'Supernatural' exclusive: Eric Kripke stepping down as showrunner

I had a bad feelingSupernaturals early season 6 renewal came with an asterisk. Eric and Bob will be working very closely with Sera, says the source. They are not abandoning the show. Credit: Michael Muller/ The CW Kripke has long said that he envisionedSupernaturalas a five-season show. But in an interview last August, he clarified that stance. Im looking at this season as the [last] chapter in this particularstory,he told me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Richard Smith

'Supernatural' recap: 'Devil's Bargain'

I LOVE THIS TWIST SO MUCH. Well, not unless you heard the sound of my brain exploding. Or was he ever gone?! Credit: Dean Buscher/The CW THAT is the question. We start with Castiel, injured from his fight with Lucifer, roaming the woods. He eventually collapses only to wake to two kids poking him with a stick. Apparently, these children think that poking a dead body is a totally okay thing to do....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Brittany Tapia