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How long will the Superhero Era last? Does 'Charles in Charge' reveal the truth?
Nothing lasts forever. Someday the superhero grip on the Americas screens will loosen. But when? Looking for answers in the history of TV family sitcoms. → Read More
Batman Fails! Heroes Vs. Villains Round 3 Begins!
Batman's having a bad week. In each year's tournament, some dreams are made while others are broken. This year, it was the Caped Crusader's turn to be on the business end of a great upset. Bested by no less than Han Solo, returning titan Batman has fallen in the second round of the Hitifx's third annual showdown. Also leaving us after tragic defeats - Deadpool! Rey! Finn! Jon Snow! Ron Swanson!… → Read More
What Griffin Newman, Hitfix's Special Guest Snapper, is looking forward to in the next two months
Snap King Louis Virtel has gone away for two months to seek fame and fortune in the wilds of entertainment (be sure to watch TruTV's "Billy on the Street" to see his work). Filling in, HitFix is delighted to present actor, comedian, movie obsessive Griffin Newman who will be guest snapping over the next eight weeks. In his hello video, Griffin gives us a peek at what he's looking forward to over… → Read More
Check out an Exclusive Featurette featuring Carey Mulligan in "Suffragette"
The new film "Suffragette" starring Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham Carter as early 20th Century campaigners for women's right to vote has been earning critical praise as the Oscar race heats up. Take a peek at the making of this film and hear its director discuss the challenge of "directing a political revolution" in the exclusive featurette below. → Read More
'The X Files' Gets Its Night: Fox Announces Mid-Season Schedule
Welcome to your new home Agents Mulder and Scully! The countdown is on as the fan world desperately awaits the return of the world's greatest paranormal investigators to the airwaves. We'll have to wait a little longer to see their faces, but now we know what night of the week they'll be appearing. Fox announced today their new mid-season schedule and the answer is...Monday nights at 8 PM will… → Read More
The 2 Minute History of Bond Girls
Second only to the announcement of who will be playing 007 himself, the casting of the new "Bond Girl" is the greatest thrill of any new installment of film's longest running series. From Ursula Andress to Lea Seydoux, the women of the Bond franchise of captured the mystique of the super-spies world and defined femme fataledom for several generations. In tribute to the women of the 007 series,… → Read More
Great News for Fans of 'The Walking Dead': Spoiler-Free!
Will seven be the lucky number for 'The Walking Dead'? Little surprise but AMC announced today that it has renewed the mega-blockbuster zombie hit for another season, making it a perfect septet. Also giving a little another shot at life, 'Walking Dead's after-show, 'The Talking Dead' hosted by Nerdist impressario Chris Hardwick. The show's stars may be limping through existence, but it's ratings… → Read More
See Saoirse Ronan in an Exclusive Clip from "Brooklyn"
As we head into Oscar season, one of the eagerly anticipated offerings of the week's ahead is the John Crowley directed "Brooklyn", starring Saoirse Ronan and Julie Walters and features a script by novelist Nick Hornby. The film tells the story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), "a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within." → Read More
See Saoirse Ronan in an Exclusive Clip from "Brooklyn"
As we head into Oscar season, one of the eagerly anticipated offerings of the week's ahead is the John Crowley directed "Brooklyn", starring Saoirse Ronan and Julie Walters and features a script by novelist Nick Hornby. The film tells the story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), "a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother’s home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love. But soon, her new vivacity is disrupted by her past, and she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within." → Read More
14 Great Under the Radar Films from 2015
Elijah Wood-produced thriller “The Boy,” Jemaine Clement’s take on vampires, and Jason Sudeikis comedy “Sleeping With Other People” are among the hidden gems of 2015 films. These are HitFix’s picks for 2015 under the radar films well worth seeing. → Read More
It's Turtleneck Weekend at the Movies: Ranking the 12 Greatest Turtlenecks in Film
"The Walk" and "Steve Jobs" put the sweater front and center. Looking at the giants of the rolltop sweater that came before. → Read More
The Bullet Points: What is the Bug You Can Not Mention on "The X Files"
Snapchat doesn't want to make TV shows! Someone get Quentin away from the camera! Goosebumps inspire generational terror! And the bug too outre for "The X Files." It's all in today's Bullet Points, your daily Hollywood briefing. • PANDEMONIUM: Who would’ve thunk. A Peter Pan movie that doesn’t make money? How could that happen? Universal brand recognition! Several quadrants! A grown up director… → Read More
Freddy Says Goodbye to His Creator
2008 | Science Fiction | PG Summary: Animated series continues the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker as they battle the Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous, but also takes time to explore other smaller characters in the Star Wars universe. Director: George Lucas (creator) Cast: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter → Read More
Two Sad Little Monsters Mourn the Loss of Wes Craven
2008 | Science Fiction | PG Summary: Animated series continues the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker as they battle the Emperor Palpatine, Count Dooku and General Grievous, but also takes time to explore other smaller characters in the Star Wars universe. Director: George Lucas (creator) Cast: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter → Read More
From Walkers to Munsters: TV's 24 Most Terrifying Monsters
How scary are the Walking Dead? From Teen Wolf to the Twilight Zone, ranking television's most terrifying monsters. → Read More
Batman Tweets His Touching Farewell to Batgirl
2001 | Drama | NR Summary: Grieving after the death of her young son Joseph, novelist Betty Fisher enters a dark depression. Hoping to bring her out of it, her mother Margot arranges to kidnap another child, Jose, to replace the son Betty lost. Although she knows it's wrong, Betty accepts Jose as her new son. Meanwhile, Jo... Director: Claude Miller Cast: Sandrine Kiberlain, Nicole Garcia,… → Read More
2015 Emmy Nominations: The Complete List
Here is the complete list of nominees for the 2015 Emmys Awards: Drama Series Better Call Saul Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland House of Cards Mad Men Orange Is The New Black Comedy Series Louie Modern Family Parks & Recreation Silicon Valley Transparent Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Veep Limited Series American Crime American Horror Story: Freak Show Olive Kitteridge The Honorable Woman Wolf… → Read More
Amy Schumer Found the Droids You're Looking for (In Bed)
The actress and "Trainwreck" star Instagrammed these shots from her new GQ cover story this morning. > A photo posted by @amyschumer on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:11am PDT → Read More
26 Unforgettable Images of Comic-Con 2015
Wookies, Road Warriors, Stormtroopers, jokers and sad ghosts. We saw them all. Some of the moments that will never leave our heads. → Read More
The Best of Comic-Con 'Star Wars' Cosplay
Stormtroopers and jedis alike roamed the halls of Comic-Con during this years gathering. A look at some of the highlights from cosplays Star Wars category. → Read More