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Director Antoine Fuqua Not Interested in Doing a Janet Jackson Biopic: “It’s Really Just About Michael Right Now”
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As anticipation builds around Michael, Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic on the King of Pop, conversations are already starting to shift toward what could come next. With a story as expansive and influential as the Jackson family legacy, it’s only natural for audiences to wonder whether this film could open the door to something bigger. The idea of a spinoff Janet Jackson biopic, or even a broader cinematic exploration of the family, has quickly

Klep Napier
Apr 224 min read


Ariana Grande Joins ‘Focker-In-Law’ as First Look Teases Meet the Parents Return
First look and already bringing the chaos back. Meet the Parents Return in the next chapter in one of comedy’s most iconic franchises is officially on the way, and this time it comes with a major new addition. Ariana Grande has stepped into Focker-In-Law , the latest installment in the Meet the Parents series, and the first look is already teasing a fresh wave of dysfunction for the Focker family. While plot details are still under wraps, the casting of Grande instantly adds

Klep Napier
Apr 141 min read
!['MICHAEL' [TRAILER]: The King Takes the Big Screen in The First Full Trailer from Lionsgate/Universal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_805d67a858ae4d7b892ffb23bebcba5f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_805d67a858ae4d7b892ffb23bebcba5f~mv2.webp)
!['MICHAEL' [TRAILER]: The King Takes the Big Screen in The First Full Trailer from Lionsgate/Universal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_805d67a858ae4d7b892ffb23bebcba5f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_805d67a858ae4d7b892ffb23bebcba5f~mv2.webp)
'MICHAEL' [TRAILER]: The King Takes the Big Screen in The First Full Trailer from Lionsgate/Universal
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The long-awaited moment is finally here! Lionsgate’s MICHAEL is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight with the release of its first full trailer . This film isn’t being framed as just another music biopic either. It’s being positioned as a full cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and the early momentum around this project has already made it feel like a tr

Klep Napier
Feb 22 min read
![[TRAILER]: Christopher Nolan Sets Sail: 'THE ODYSSEY' Official Trailer Has Arrived](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_feaa3424bea441c9b815e5f54bb257ee~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_feaa3424bea441c9b815e5f54bb257ee~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: Christopher Nolan Sets Sail: 'THE ODYSSEY' Official Trailer Has Arrived](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_feaa3424bea441c9b815e5f54bb257ee~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_feaa3424bea441c9b815e5f54bb257ee~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: Christopher Nolan Sets Sail: 'THE ODYSSEY' Official Trailer Has Arrived
Christopher Nolan is officially charting new territory. The first full trailer for The Odyssey has been released, offering audiences their most expansive look yet at Nolan’s highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Known for reshaping blockbuster storytelling with films like Inception and Oppenheimer , Nolan now turns his attention to one of the oldest and most influential stories ever told — survival, identity, and the long road home. Starring Matt Damon as Od

Klep Napier
Dec 22, 20252 min read
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_35,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
![[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_6ac18b64a5c34f60af10ae70c2680d44~mv2.webp)
[EXCLUSIVE] Scott Derrickson Talks The Black Phone 2, High School Horror, and Why He Embraced the ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Comparisons -- Ahead of Its 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD in December
What began as a standalone nightmare has officially become one of horror’s most compelling franchises. Director Scott Derrickson is back with The Black Phone 2 , a chilling continuation of his 2022 hit that terrified audiences and proved that simple, character-driven horror still sells. Following a powerful theatrical run, the sequel is now available on digital and arrives on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD this December , but before that—Derrickson sat down with WeAreCritiX ’s K

Klep Napier
Nov 14, 20252 min read
![[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.avif/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.webp)
![[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.avif/v1/fill/w_291,h_219,al_c,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_d1fed0bde25e469eacf63564dd19fc3e~mv2.webp)
[REVIEW]: 'THE BLACK PHONE 2' - Ethan Hawke Returns to Solidify “The Grabber” as Horror’s Next Icon
Written by Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com Sometimes, sequels aim simply to repeat the original. The Black Phone 2 , directed again by Scott Derrickson and produced by Blumhouse and Universal Pictures , goes a step further: it expands the nightmare. Set squarely in the Halloween corridor, the film reunites audiences with one of modern horror’s most unsettling villains: The Grabber (Ethan Hawke). What follows is a slow-burn, tension-stacked follow-up that leans into trauma, t

Klep Napier
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Nintendo at 40: How the NES Era Led to Hollywood’s Boldest, Most Star-Studded Commercial — 'THE WIZARD'
By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com There are moments in entertainment history when technology doesn’t just change how we play, it changes the stories we tell. The mid-1980s was one of those moments. Movie theaters were booming with blockbuster sequels and action heroes, MTV was turning pop stars into icons, and home technology was creeping into everyday life in ways that felt almost futuristic. Yet amid that cultural explosion, the video game industry was on life support. The i

Klep Napier
Oct 18, 20253 min read
![[TRAILER]: The Hidden Easter Eggs in the New 'SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE' Teaser Trailer Fans May Have Missed!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_29f473338ffa4f59b2c88d7eac470f5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_29f473338ffa4f59b2c88d7eac470f5a~mv2.webp)
![[TRAILER]: The Hidden Easter Eggs in the New 'SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE' Teaser Trailer Fans May Have Missed!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_29f473338ffa4f59b2c88d7eac470f5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_29f473338ffa4f59b2c88d7eac470f5a~mv2.webp)
[TRAILER]: The Hidden Easter Eggs in the New 'SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE' Teaser Trailer Fans May Have Missed!
A New Galaxy of Mario: What the Trailer Teases and What’s Coming Nintendo and Illumination dropped the teaser trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this morning, confirming what fans have been speculating for months. The sequel to the hit Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) is officially titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie . It’s set to launch in theaters on April 3, 2026 in the U.S. alongside returning voices like Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (L

CritiX Staff
Sep 12, 20252 min read
![[REVIEW] is 'WICKED' A Must-See Epic Musical Experience](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e7bdb2_2163292f85954d41b035a34429db5f41~mv2.webp/v1/fill/w_332,h_250,al_c,q_30,blur_30,enc_avif,quality_auto/e7bdb2_2163292f85954d41b035a34429db5f41~mv2.webp)
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[REVIEW] is 'WICKED' A Must-See Epic Musical Experience
The magic of Wicked , a tale that has captivated audiences on stage since 2003, finds new life in its highly anticipated film adaptation....

Klep Napier
Nov 19, 20243 min read


‘WICKED’ The Official Trailer is Here!
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen...

Klep Napier
May 15, 20242 min read


James McAvoy is Unhinged In The ‘Speak No Evil’ Trailer!
James McAvoy isn’t someone you want to play Houseguests with in the new trailer for Universal’s ‘Speak No Evil’. Speak No Evil is based...

Klep Napier
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Dev Patel and Jordan Peele’s ‘Monkey Man’ Gets First trailer!
Oscar® nominee Dev Patel (Lion, Slumdog Millionaire) achieves an astonishing, tour-de-force feature directing debut with an action...

Klep Napier
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Universal and Radio Silence’s ‘Abigail’ Puts A Terrifying Ballerina Spin on the The Vampire Genre!
Radio Silence, the studio that revived the Scream franchise, has managed to reinvent the vampire genre in Universal's 'Abigail'....

Klep Napier
Jan 11, 20241 min read


Man vs Beast In 'Beast' Official Trailer Starring Idris Elba!
Universal Pictures has released the official Beast trailer for its thriller, starring Idris Elba, scheduled to hit the theaters on August...

CritiX Staff
May 25, 20221 min read
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