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What Is Wolf Man Rated? Parents Guide Explained

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:24:59 -0500

Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man arrives in theaters on January 17, and we've got the details on what the film is rated, as well as a parents' guide.

Does Wolf Man Use Practical Effects? Behind the Scenes of Leigh Whannell's Gory New Film (WATCH)

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:51:11 -0500

Before writer/director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man hits theaters, get a special look behind the scenes at how its werewolf creature effects came to life.

Everything to Know About January's Full Wolf Moon and Mars Occultation

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:22:31 -0500

The Full Moon on January 13 will temporarily cover Mars. It will be higher and longer than any other Full Moon this year.

Everything We Know About John Boyega’s Attack the Block Sequel

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:19:55 -0500

John Boyega got his acting start in Joe Cornish's Attack the Block, a 2011 horror comedy that’s earned an upcoming sequel. Here's everything we know.

The 20 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows on Peacock in January 2025: Teacup, Resident Alien, Farscape & More

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:47:58 -0500

Aliens, assassins, superheroes, dystopias, and more! If you're looking for good sci-fi — and it’s never a bad time to cozy up on the couch and watch some solid sci-fi television — Peacock has you covered.

The Cast and Characters of Wolf Man, Explained

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:30:34 -0500

In writer-director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man reimagining (in theaters January 17; c

How an Intense Heat Wave Almost Derailed the Second Twilight Zone Episode Ever Produced

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:39:13 -0500

"The Lonely," the first episode of The Twilight Zone produced after Rod Serling's series was greenlit, was almost derailed due to a heat wave in Death Valley.

Exclusive First Look at the Xena: Warrior Princess Funko POP! Collection

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:15:14 -0500

Check out our exclusive first look at the Xena: Warrior Princess Funko POP! Collection, based on Lucy Lawless's Xena and Renee O'Connor's Gabrielle.

The 13 Best Horror Movies on Peacock for January 2025: Speak No Evil, Insidious & More

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:51:57 -0500

It's a new year, and that means a new watchlist of horror classics and modern hits courtesy of Peacock. Here's the best horror films currently streaming!

Men in Black's Original Ending Featured a "Philosophical" Debate Between Agent J & the Edgarbug

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:09:33 -0500

Did you know that Steven Spielberg helped contribute to ending of Men in Black? Find out how the original ending changed with only a week left before shooting.

Were the Wolves in Nosferatu Real? Yes, and They Nearly Attacked Nicholas Hoult

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:41:35 -0500

On Late Night with Seth Meyers, Nicholas Hoult revealed that he was nearly attacked by very real wolves on the set of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu.

Could Children of Men's Human Infertility Actually Happen?

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:06:24 -0500

Studies have shown that human males are becoming less fertile, potentially presenting a reproductive problem similar to Children of Men.

Real-Life Donkey That Inspired Eddie Murphy's Beloved Shrek Character Dies at 30

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:22:01 -0500

Perry, the Jerusalem donkey who served as the visual inspiration for Eddie Murphy's character in the animated Shrek franchise, has died at the age of 30.

The 16 Best Sci-Fi Movies on Peacock in January 2025: Men in Black, Alien, Attack the Block & More

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:49:18 -0500

What science fiction movies are streaming on Peacock? From Alien to Attack the Block, here's the best sci-fi movies you can watch on Peacock in January 2025.

This 1979 Werner Herzog Horror Movie Is Required Viewing for Nosferatu Fans

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:14:31 -0500

Few Dracula flicks capture that gothic vampire dread like Warner Hezog's Nosferatu the Vampyre (now streaming on Peacock).

What Is Exsanguination? Nosferatu's Gory Change from the Original, Explained

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:17:37 -0500

Nosferatu's Count Orlock kills victims differently than most movie vampires: still by exsanguination, but by biting on their hearts instead of their necks.

Unmade Scripts from Twilight Zone Creator Rod Serling May Finally See Light of Day: Details

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:39:56 -0500

Rod Serling's unproduced The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, and The Loner scripts could finally get made into a new series, Rod Serling's After Twilight.

The Wild Robot Sets Peacock Streaming Premiere For January 24: Everything to Know

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:28:47 -0500

The Wild Robot is coming to Peacock, here's everything to know.

What Happened to the [REDACTED] Prop in Nosferatu? Nicholas Hoult Had It Framed

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:05:58 -0500

What happened to Count Orlock's penis prop in Nosferatu? Nicholas Hoult, who plays Thomas Hutter in the Robert Eggers film, actually had it framed.

Wolf Man: Everything to Know About Leigh Whanell's Lupine Reimagining of a Universal Monster Classic

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:28:50 -0500

Here's what you need to know about writer/director Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, including who stars in the Universal Monster reimagining, and what it's about.

Wicked's Jon M. Chu, Choreographer Tease Easter Eggs Fans Can Find Watching at Home (EXCLUSIVE)

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:32:59 -0500

Wicked is out now on digital, so we spoke with director Jon M. Chu and choreographer Christopher Scott about all the great extras!

New on Peacock in January 2025: The Traitors Season 3, SNL50, Alien, Predators & More

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:15:21 -0500

Here’s what's streaming on Peacock in January 2025, including Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, The Traitors Season 3, and SNL50: The Anniversary Special!

Five Films That Inspired Robert Eggers' Approach to Nosferatu

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:00:05 -0500

Let's take a look at the expected and surprising influences behind Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, including Dracula, The Innocents, and Possession.

This 2016 Alien Invasion Thriller Is One of the Best Sci-Fi Shows You Might've Missed

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:10:14 -0500

Colony, the best alien invasion TV show you might’ve missed, is streaming now on Peacock. Here's why you should watch the show starring Josh Holloway.

Yes, Nosferatu Really Used 5,000 Live Rats on Set - Here's How They Did It

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 13:12:31 -0500

In the 2024 version of Nosferatu, most of the rats plaguing the German city were real, and director Robert Eggers had 5,000 of them crawling on his set.

Where to Watch Wicked on Digital at Home Right Now

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:04:39 -0500

Wicked is now available to rent and/or purchase from all digital platforms! Here's where to watch.

Humanity's Mission to Protect Itself from Asteroids: The Science Behind Deep Impact

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:48:40 -0500

How do we stop an asteroid, like in Deep Impact? NASA's DART mission, gravity tugs & nuclear weapons are some of the ways we could prevent an asteroid impact.

The Unofficial Twilight Zone Pilot That Helped Launch Rod Serling's Classic Anthology

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:41:17 -0500

While not officially part of The Twilight Zone canon, "The Time Element," basically the unofficial pilot, contains numerous touchstones of the anthology.

The Day of the Jackal Creators Tease What's Next: "There’s Definitely Two Hooks" for Season 2

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:28:16 -0500

What will Season 2 of The Day of the Jackal be about? Executive producers Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant tease what's ahead for Eddie Redmayne's Jackal.

The Surprising Star Wars Connections & Cameos in Hook

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:48:53 -0500

Steven Spielberg’s Hook released in 1991, but fans waited 25 years to discover two Star Wars cameos — Carrie Fisher and George Lucas.

Ring in 2025 with SYFY's Annual Twilight Zone Marathon: Everything to Know

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:24:46 -0500

Everything to know about SYFY's annual The Twilight Zone event: the marathon begins December 31 at 1:00 a.m. ET with Season 1's "The Chaser."

Wicked's Jon M. Chu Teases Special Features, Deleted Scenes & More in Home Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:42:22 -0500

When is Wicked streaming? Watch Wicked at home this holiday season with the digital version available to purchase or rent on December 31.

Nosferatu's Robert Eggers on Changes from Original Film, Reimagining a Horror Classic

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:55:31 -0500

In this exclusive interview, Robert Eggers reveals a few of the most consequential sequences in his version of Nosferatu, and differences from the original.

Nosferatu's Robert Eggers & Lily-Rose Depp Reveal All: "It's a Heartbreaking End..."

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:37:08 -0500

Robert Eggers and Lily-Rose Depp explain the ending of Nosferatu, and Ellen Hutter's sacrifice to rid the world of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård).

Does Nosferatu Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:19 -0500

Does Robert Eggers' Nosferatu have a post-credits scene or a mid-credits scene? No, once Count Orlock has left his mark, the movie ends.

The Ending of Nosferatu, Explained

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:19 -0500

What happens at the end of Nosferatu? Let's take a closer look at how Robert Eggers' vampire epic Nosferatu concludes its dark tale.

Rod Serling at 100: The Twilight Zone Creator Remembered

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:00:03 -0500

On Rod Serling's 100th birthday, we look back at his life with Rod's two daughters, Anne and Jodi, and The Twilight Zone Companion author, Marc Scott Zicree.

Robert Eggers on Making Count Orlok - aka Nosferatu - a True Monster Again

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:31:34 -0500

In this exclusive Nosferatu interview, writer/director Robert Eggers explains why he was intent on making Bill Skarsgard's Count Orlok a monster again.

Violent Night 2 Writers Tease "Western Influence" for David Harbour's Return as Butt-Kicking Santa

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:10:38 -0500

Violent Night screenwriters Pat Casey & Josh Miller tease Violent Night sequel starring David Harbour and directed by Tommy Wirkola, just in time for Christmas!

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Follow-Up Is Epic Adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:18:07 -0500

Christopher Nolan's next movie is revealed: The Odyssey, based on Homer's epic. Here's what you need to know about the auteur's follow-up film to Oppenheimer.

Resident Alien Season 4 Enters Production with Behind-the-Scenes Sneak Peek (WATCH)

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:08:16 -0500

Get a first behind-the-scenes look at Resident Alien Season 4. Who's returning for the latest season? Learn more here.

The Weird Creatures of the Mariana Trench, Earth's Real-World Pacific Rim

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:32:17 -0500

The life in the Mariana trench is almost as weird as the Kaiju from Pacific Rim. These are the coolest/weirdest animals from the ocean deep.

Christopher Judge Pitched a Stargate SG-1 Spinoff with Parallels to Black Panther

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:38:19 -0500

Stargate SG-1's Christopher Judge pitched an idea for a never-made spinoff series with some interesting parallels to Black Panther.

The Twilight Zone’s Most Iconic Catchphrase Was Barely Ever Said

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:23:28 -0500

The Twilight Zone's iconic catchphrase "Submitted for your approval" wasn't actually submitted all that much, as host Rod Serling rarely said it.

Where Was Robert Eggers' Nosferatu Filmed?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:32:25 -0500

Robert Eggers' Nosferatu was filmed mainly in the Czech Republic at Barrandov Studio, and several real-world locations around Prague and Hunedoara Castle.

Eddie Redmayne Will Reprise Assassin Role in The Day of the Jackal Season 2

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:01:57 -0500

The Day of the Jackal star Eddie Redmayne will return for Season 2 - here's everything we know.

The Murder Hornet War Is Over: Species Officially Eradicated from U.S.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:49:28 -0500

Officials officially announced the eradication of the invasive northern giant hornet, aka the murder hornet, in the United States.

How Nosferatu's Sarcophagus Inspired a Popcorn Bucket & an Actual Coffin

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:55:08 -0500

We speak to Nosferatu production designer Craig Lathrop and director Robert Eggers about Count Orlock's sarcophagus and the bed and popcorn bucket it inspired.

How Tim Burton Got the Idea for Edward Scissorhands

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:30:23 -0500

Edward Scissorhands is streaming on Peacock, bringing to life a fantasy character that director Tim Burton first dreamed up in a drawing while still in high school.

This 2017 Sci-Fi Thriller Is the Rare Alien Clone That Actually Works

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:39:11 -0500

Here's why Life, featuring Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Rebecca Ferguson aboard the International Space Station, deserves a rewatch on Peacock.