Art of Ghost In the Shell: Watch the book trailer

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. The Art of Ghost in the Shellis available now. Also, having a franchise with a female protagonist driving it is such a rare opportunity, she continued. Certainly, I feel the enormous pressure of that the weight of such a big property on my shoulders.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 54 words · Susan Lucero

As a dad, I'm gladBeauty and the Beastfeatures a gay character

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s disheartening that this is still an issue in 2017, but not especially surprising. The relationship in question is not overtly sexual. Credit: Laurie Sparham/Disney We can all agree that adult sexuality has no place in a family-friendly fairy tale. In theanimated original, LeFou was a mean-spirited, comic-relief toadie who follows Gaston like a toxic little shadow. The difference is the Beast yearns to change, to be someone other than a volatile, angry creature....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Melissa Allen

As Marvel and Lucasfilm dominate screens, is the age of the director over?

For decades, directors have been the most powerful voice in film. But now, it is often the producer who rules. In moviemaking there is one god and for most of Hollywood history it has been blasphemous to suggest otherwise. Credit: Illustration by Ellen Weinstein for EW That deity is the director, from whom all creation springs. But the balance of power can shift, and right now, producers are increasingly seizing it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Glen Hernandez

As Told By Ginger: Why the show still feels so real 10 years later

For the shows writers, itwaspersonal. I identified with her a lot, creator Emily Kapnek tells EW about her time on the series. It was a personal show and [Nickelodeon] let it be that. Credit: Everett Collection Ten years after the Nicktoons series finale, EW caught up with Kapnek all about Ginger. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: One of the things that really resonated with fans was the authenticity of the show. Was that important to you from the beginning?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 763 words · Scott Serrano

Ashley Judd joins EPIX'sBerlin Stationas a series regular

Viewers tuning intoBerlin Stations second season will spy a new face on the EPIX series. It was announced Tuesday that Ashley Judd will be joining the spy drama as a series regular. She will play BB Yates, the new Chief of Station (a.k.a. Credit: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images The Station Whisperer), who is known for helping CIA stations in moral or corporate disrepair. We couldnt be more excited to embark on a new season....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Tracy Campbell

Ashton Sanders' personal struggle with bullying helped make Moonlight magic

Filming this project was super therapeutic to me, star Ashton Sanders tells EW. Seven months of therapy couldnt do what the two weeks of filming did for me. Chiron is very relatable to a part of my upbringing, he says of mentally preparing for the part. David Bornfriend I was bullied from elementary to middle school… I signed on to this project without knowing who was involved or who was producing it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · James Banks

Assassin's Creed movie: Marion Cotillard on her mysterious character

EW recently spoke with Cotillard about her character, and what Sofia Rikkin is really after. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What was it about working with Michael and Justin onMacbeththat made you so confident in reteaming? MARION COTILLARD:Justin is one of the best directors Ive ever worked with. Credit: 20th Century FOX He has not directed many movies.Assassins Creedis only his third movie. Doing an adaptation ofMacbethas a second movie is really, really ambitious....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Rachel White

Assassin's Creed trailer takes Michael Fassbender back in time

Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons also star in the film, which was directed by Justin Kurzel. Were striving to find something special. We believe the whole concept around it is special and want to service that the best we can. The fans are really passionate, very specific, and they expect accuracy and historical detail. Were really trying to capitalize and feed on and enjoy the fun element. Were working hard to make this something special....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Barbara Diaz

Assassin's Creed: EW review

Michael Fassbender stars in this adaptation of the video game series. Incoherence is an underrated virtue in popcorn films. Bad blockbuster movies are never dumb just because theyre nonsense. Credit: Kerry Brown Will pop culture never free us from these infernal mythologies?! Now along comesAssassins Creedto makeWarcraftlook good. Justin Kurzels adaption of Ubisofts infamously buggy game franchise cant even thrill you with the possibility of mystery. It opens with a white-text-on-black-screen crawl explaining how Assassins fight Templars for the Apple of Eden....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Virginia Graham

Assassin's Creedreviews: Critics pan Michael Fassbender's action flick

But early reviews are in, and despite the films star power, critics are so far unimpressed. Video game adaptations remain plodding affairs. And yet it is at all times mysteriously, transcendentally boring. Credit: Kerry Brown Assassins Creedopens in theaters on Wednesday. Read more reviews below. Just by showing up, he confers respectability on two hours of semi-coherent overly art-directed video-game sludge. Stephanie Zacharek (TIME)The plot ofAssassins Creedis very confusing. No, scratch that: Its a mess....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Donna Gallagher

AsWhen We Riseends, Dustin Lance Black looks for a solution

And yet, anger isnt his operating emotion right now, nor has it been since Novembers game-changing election. Hes protested and hes cried, but hes not angry; hes disappointed. Ive been hurt, says Black. Credit: Eike Schroter/ABC; Inset: Araya Diaz/WireImage Im looking for solutions here. Theres a quote Anger begets anger. and so youve got to reach out and try something if were going to change things. Not so much if youre the activist....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Joseph Carey

Atlanta: Brian Tyree Henry on season 1 finale

Atlantacame full circle in its satisfying first season finale. That seems to be our office, says Henry. I loved that scene, says Henry. Credit: FX [Hes saying], You really believed in me and I hope you know that I got you. Its them realizing that they still have each other regardless of what they have. Our culture is still a rich culture and were proud of it. Quantrell Colbert/FX Theres nothing wrong with being prideful, [and] were going to get keep showcasing that....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 110 words · Andrew Brown

Atlanta: Brian Tyree Henry previews season 1 finale

Atlantais returning to where the show began in its first season finale, which airs Tuesday. Its really special, says Brian Tyree Henry about theDonald Glover-created comedysseason closer. The one thing you might expect is whats old is new again. Credit: FX Its kind of evolving back to where we begin. Youll really get to see how far Earn, Alfred, Darius, and Van have come. Alfred is still dealing with his fame, he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Samantha Fernandez