The Title Sequence Isn’t Disappearing – It’s Headed Back To The Big Screen

It appeared quietly, in the right corner of your Netflix screen a few months ago: the “skip intro” button. A translucent shortcut customized by the streaming service built to work both with any series, cold open or no, meant to allow binge-watchers to expedite their viewing experience. In the past, new features and redesigns have come and gone on the site without a word, but the button almost immediately created quite a stir. Most notably,

How Patty Jenkins Navigated Myriad Tones to Make Wonder Woman a Singular Film

Oscar nominations are coming soon—on January 24th to be exact—and one hopes that Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman will get a lot more love than it did at the Golden Globes (where it wasn’t nominated for anything). The good news for Jenkins, and Wonder Woman fans, is that the rest of the world has recognized the craft, skill and wonder (pun intended) that went into making the film. Forget the gonzo box office for a second (if you can forget $821.8 million worldwide) and focus instead on the critical acclaim.

Listen to This Glorious Conversation Between Steven Spielberg and Wonder Woman Director Patty Jenkins

We had a chance to hear Steven Spielberg speak in person about his riveting, timely new film The Post, at its’ Washington D.C. premiere, back on December 14. Many of the film’s sensational cast were on hand, including Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Matthew Rhys, Sarah Paulson and more. The Post chronicles the historic decision by The Washington Post to print the Pentagon papers, when publisher Katharine Graham (Streep) was fighting for financial solvency and against the real possibility that she and editor Ben Bradlee (Hanks) were facing the possibility that publishing the papers could ruin them and the newspaper.

After Nearly Six Decades, Women Rule the Box Office Again

The names Elizabeth Taylor, Rosalind Russell and Mitzi Gaynor call to mind legendary performances, but an era of Hollywood decades in the past. Fifty-nine years to be exact. These leading ladies were the last women to star in the highest grossing domestic films of the year, until now. The top three films of 2017 all had female headliners, and they were damn good movies too.

Emma Watson kicked off the female dominated box office with her role as Belle in Beauty and the Beast raking in $504 million among American audiences.

Wonder Woman‘s Cinematographer on Capturing the Dynamic Essence of Diana Prince

*We’re sharing some of our favorite interviews of the year this week in our ‘Best of 2017’ roundup.

Wonder Woman was exactly who we needed, exactly when we needed her, and she reframed the landscape among a crowded superhero genre. Director Patty Jenkins and her team brought to life a leading character who could feel love, fury, compassion and power in equal parts. Diana Prince and Steve Trevor’s relationship was a romance of equals (well,

Stunt Performer Annabel Wood is a Real Life Wonder Woman

*We’re sharing some of our favorite interviews of the year this week in our ‘Best of 2017’ roundup.

When she hears the word action, Annabel Wood’s job is to take the command literally. She very often makes her living dying. All in all, Wood has died more times than she can count – and she keeps coming back from more. She’s a stunt performer, and one of the best in the business.

Wonder Woman‘s Cinematographer on Capturing the Dynamic Essence of Diana Prince

Wonder Woman was exactly who we needed, exactly when we needed her, and she reframed the landscape among a crowded superhero genre. Director Patty Jenkins and her team brought to life a leading character who could feel love, fury, compassion and power in equal parts. Diana Prince and Steve Trevor’s relationship was a romance of equals (well, sort of—Diana was willing to treat him as an equal) that was charming, tender, passionate and heartbreaking.

Wonder Woman is one of AFI’s top picks for Best Film of the Year

As award season is fast approaching, The American Film Institute has released their list of the year’s 10 best films and TV shows. Several films, like the comedic and heartfelt romantic comedy The Big Sick, and the thought-provoking horror/social thriller film Get Out are at the top of the list, both likely to be major contenders during this year’s award season. Amongst these coveted titles, the superhero blockbuster Wonder Woman has captured one of the top spots.

The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049 & Wonder Woman Among Oscar’s Visual Effects Shortlist

The Oscar race for Best Visual Effects this year might be the stiffest in recent memory. The Academy has released this year’s shortlist, and it stands to reason that this could be the most challenging group of films they’ve had to winnow down in a few years. A few of the reasons include the wide range of genres these effects were deployed in, the culmination of a groundbreaking trilogy (the Apes franchise), and creature features from some of the most creative filmmakers on the planet.

Watch Film Critic David Ehrlich’s Immensely Satisfying Supercut of his Favorite 25 Films of 2017

If you’re going to watch but one year-end supercut, you really can’t do better than film critic David Ehrlich’s annual video. Once again Ehrlich has counted down his 25 favorite movies of the year, and the finished product is both a loving homage to a year in film and a work of art itself.

This is meticulous editing work, folks, and a joyous celebration of some of the year’s best films.

From Porgs to Wonder Woman, Your Most Popular Film-Based Halloween Costumes

Halloween costumes are not created equally. For most of us, something store bought or hastily assembled at home will do. For others, meticulous craft is required to create something truly special. And for the budding costume designers among us, Halloween offers up the chance to re-create a beloved film character, piece-by-piece.

Perhaps you’ve got the skills to turn yourself into Westworld‘s tattooed bandit, Armistice (the tutorial video helps).

NYCC 2017: Check out This Gorgeous Blade Runner 2049 Print & More

There’s a lot going on in the world of entertainment this weekend. All across the country, Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 hits theaters. His sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1982 original is one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, and considering the reviews have been stellar, there’s a very good chance the weekend belongs to the replicants.

Consider the timing, then, that this weekend also marks New York Comic-Con,

Is Wonder Woman Going to Make an Appearance in Aquaman?

The Amazons are suiting up again, and we’re dying to know what battle is brewing in Themiscyra. Wonder Woman stunt actress Madeleine Vall Beijner posted a throwback pic from the set teasing that her and her fellow warriors are heading back to Italy for filming. Wonder Woman was a major win for DC Comics, and will definitely be getting a sequel, but we’re not expecting the 2nd installment until 2019.

Wonder Woman‘s Etta Candy is Tasked with a Mission of Her Own

When Wonder Woman premiered this summer, a true star was born. Sure there’s Gal Gadot who is graceful, powerful, and flawless in every way, but we’re talking about Etta Candy. Earlier this week we got to hear Etta (Lucy Davis) tell her side of the story.

As Steve Trevor’s assistant, Etta was tasked with the job of helping Diana Prince acclimate to her new London surroundings.

Etta Candy Tells Her Side to the Wonder Woman Story

Wonder Woman was incredible and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) reshaped the landscape of women in superhero films forever (we hope), but let’s be honest—she was never the only female hero of the film. Of course we’re talking about the super sharp Etta Candy (Lucy Davis), who definitely didn’t get enough credit for her masterful makeovers, quick wit, and easygoing nature that allowed her to completely ignore that an Amazonian princess had suddenly appeared with her boss out of thin air.

Wonder Woman Smashes Worldwide Box Office

Wonder Woman has done it again, beating out many of her male rivals. This year’s DC Comic smash surpassed $800 million worldwide besting Man of Steel at $668 million and Suicide Squad at $420.5 million. Domestically, Diana Prince defeated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Logan at the box office falling short of only Beauty and the Beast for 2017 releases. 

TheWonder Woman Blu-ray & DVD Special Features You Need to Know About

Wonder Woman is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray, and everyone should be excited. This not only means the ability to rewatch the film obsessively, free from judgement and in the comfort of your pajamas, but also access to the tons of special features included on the discs. With a range of behind the scenes features, insights from director Patty Jenkins, and an epilogue, there are more extras than you can shake the “Godkiller” sword at.

You May be Seeing Woman Woman in the Upcoming Flash Film

While many fans already know of the Wonder Woman sequel that has been confirmed for release in 2019, it has recently emerged that the character will have longevity beyond the sequel alone. Though it has been revealed that one of the next DC Comic films will center around the Flash, it seems as though fans can also expect Wonder Woman to make an appearance.

The upcoming Flash film is set to be based on Flashpoint,

Wonder Woman Continues to Make History

While War for the Planet of the Apes had a big premiere weekend, Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman continued its historic march, becoming the third-biggest Warner Bros. release of all time, and surpassing the final Harry Potter film, 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Jenkins’ film is now in the company of Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight 

Deadpool Congratulates Wonder Woman for Beating his B.O.

Deadpool was the surprise smash hit of the superhero world in 2016, taking in a staggering $363 million and wowing movie insiders for doing so in its own raunchy, R-rated way. After lobbying for years to get the film made, Ryan Reynold’s commitment and passion created a superhero for our time, one who broke the fourth wall, made fun of himself (and other superheroes), and, oh yeah, kicked some butt and saved his girl.