MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED OUTLET

By Klep Napier | WeAreCritiX.com The Vans Warped Tour   is officially back—and 2026 marks one of the most ambitious chapters in its legendary history. The iconic festival has kicked off its lineup rollout with 30-ish Days of Warped , a month-long artist reveal campaign announcing performers daily across official Vans Warped Tour social platforms. More than just a lineup announcement, 30-ish Days of Warped signals a bold new era—one that honors the festival’s roots while expan

The K-Pop Demon Hunters toy era has officially begun. During this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Mattel and Hasbro unveiled a massive 2026 toy lineup inspired by the film’s high-energy performances, bold fashion, and supernatural monster-hunting action. It’s a full-on fandom expansion that brings music, style, and play together, delivering exactly what fans have been asking for across dolls, collectibles, role play, and game night staples. Mattel is leading the charge by translat

Marvel Studios has taken another sharp turn with Wonder Man , an eight-episode Disney+ series that quietly rejects spectacle in favor of character, introspection, and industry satire. I’ve seen all eight episodes, and while there’s genuine substance here, this series is likely to divide audiences, especially with massive Marvel event films looming less than a year away. Wonder Man   is not a hype machine, and it is definitely not an Avengers on-ramp. Instead, it’s a surprisin

The nominees for this year’s Academy Awards  were officially revealed earlier today, setting the stage for Hollywood’s most prestigious celebration of film. The announcement took place in Beverly Hills, where industry members, press, and fans alike tuned in to see which films, performances, and creative teams rose to the top after a year packed with ambitious storytelling, box office triumphs, and breakout talent. While a few races remain tight, this year’s nominations largel

By Klep Napier l Wearecritix.com Two years without the sound that quietly reshaped action cinema still feels unreal. David Sanborn , born July 30, 1945, passed away on January 12, 2024, and yet his voice remains everywhere if you know where to listen. When I think about Lethal Weapon, I don’t start with explosions or punchlines. I start with that saxophone. Lonely, reflective, and human. A sound that didn’t just score the film, it spoke for it. David Sanborn Sanborn’s relati

Some true stories are so unbelievable they feel fictional until cinema gives them new life. Dead Man’s Wire , directed by Gus Van Sant , is one of those films. Based on the shocking real-life hostage crisis that unfolded in the 1970s, the film revisits a moment in American history when one man hijacked the airwaves to make himself heard. Starring Bill Skarsgård , Colman Domingo , Da’Vine Joy Randolph , and legendary screen presence Al Pacino , the film also features a ground

If there were an award for best-dressed ensemble of the night, the cast of Cross  would have walked away with it effortlessly. As awards season buzz filled Hollywood, the stars of Prime Video’s Washington, DC–set crime thriller made a striking appearance that reminded everyone why Cross  remains one of the platform’s most anticipated returning series. On Sunday, January 11, members of the Cross  Season Two cast attended Vanity Fair and Amazon MGM Studios’ third annual awards

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Every ring of the phone. Every taunt. Every threat whispered through a voice changer. The newly released Scream 7  legacy teaser makes one thing crystal clear: every phone call across the franchise has been building to this chapter . Instead of relying on jump scares or kill reveals, the teaser assembles a chilling montage of phone call moments from throughout the Scream  films, reminding audiences that Ghostface’s most powerful weapon has nev

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force  races toward its highly anticipated series finale, STARZ has unveiled an exclusive sneak peek clip that captures the emotional gravity fans have come to expect from the final chapter of Tommy Egan’s journey. The high-octane drama starring Joseph Sikora returns for its final episode on Friday, January 16 , and if this clip is any indication, the ending will be as raw and devastating as it is explosive. The clip centers

Some films wear their influences proudly. Others weaponize them. Night Patrol , the latest genre-bending vampire thriller from director Ryan Prows , does both. Drawing inspiration from gritty street-level dramas and classic vampire mythology, Night Patrol  feels like End of Watch  colliding with Colors  and The Lost Boys , creating something familiar, ferocious, and entirely its own. During our recent conversation with the cast and filmmaker, it became clear that Night Patrol

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Amazon MGM Studios is pulling back the curtain on Mercy , a tense new sci-fi thriller that puts morality, technology, and justice on a collision course. Directed by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov , the film stars Chris Pratt  in one of his most grounded and psychologically intense roles to date. Set in the near future, Mercy  imagines a world where artificial intelligence does not just assist the justice system, it is  the justice syst

The curse is stirring again — but not in the way audiences might expect. A first teaser for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy  has officially arrived, offering an eerie glimpse into writer-director Lee Cronin’s bold reimagining of one of horror’s most enduring legends. Fresh off redefining studio horror with Evil Dead Rise, Cronin appears poised to do the same with The Mummy, trading spectacle for atmosphere and emotional unease. Rather than leaning into familiar imagery or mythology-he

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 83rd Golden Globe Awards delivered a night that felt both celebratory and quietly revealing about where entertainment is headed in 2026. Hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton, the ceremony balanced sharp comedy with meaningful industry reflection, spotlighting not just prestige storytelling but also cultural impact in its many forms. While casual viewers may have caught only the major wins, the full broadcast painted a much broade

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Some musical moments in film are meticulously planned. Others are lightning in a bottle. On the latest episode of Check The Score , we sat down with actress Mandy Ingber to revisit Teen Witch  and the now-iconic rap sequence “Top That,” a scene that has transcended its original context to become a lasting piece of pop culture history. What makes this moment so fascinating is not just how memorable it is, but how unexpectedly it came together

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Paramount has gone completely apes with its latest horror thriller, Primate , and honestly, that might be the most accurate way to describe this film. From the moment I hit play, I knew exactly what kind of ride I was in for, and I mean that in the best possible way. Directed by Johannes Roberts, Primate  leans hard into creature-feature terror and never pretends to be anything other than a gnarly, suspense-filled crowd pleaser. Before I get i

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com The 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards delivered a night full of affirmation, momentum shifts, and clear awards-season frontrunners, as critics crowned the year’s most celebrated achievements across film and television. Leading the pack was One Battle After Another , which emerged as the night’s biggest winner, solidifying its status as a dominant force heading deeper into awards season. Paul Thomas Anderson took home Best Director  for One Bat

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com There is something uniquely grounding about stepping off the internet and into a room full of people who genuinely love what you do. That feeling was front and center during our latest CONversations sit-down with the cast of Ned’s Declassified  at Rhode Island Comic Con. Hosted by CritiX Editor-in-Chief Klep Napier as part of an Altered Reality event, the conversation brought together Devon Werkheiser , Lindsey Shaw , and Daniel Curtis Lee to

By Klep Napier| Wearecritix.com There are television shows that entertain, and then there are shows that raise people. At this year’s Rhode Island Comic Con, that distinction was felt loud and clear as the cast of Degrassi  reunited for an emotional, hilarious, and deeply reflective panel that reminded fans why the series continues to matter decades later. Hosted by CritiX Media Editor-in-Chief Klep Napier  as part of an Altered Reality Entertainment event, the panel became

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com If Power Book IV: Force  fans were hoping for something extra under the tree this year, STARZ just delivered. Following the explosive momentum of Episode 308, we’re still receiving Christmas gifts  with an exclusive sneak peek clip from Episode 309 , dropping well ahead of its January premiere and teasing the chaos still to come in the final stretch of the series. Episode 309, titled “War Requiem,”  pushes the season into full collision mode.

By Klep Napier/ Wearecritix.com As Power Book IV: Force  barrels toward its endgame, Episode 308 signals a turning point that fans have been waiting for. STARZ has dropped an exclusive sneak peek clip  from the upcoming episode, and it captures Tommy Egan at a critical crossroads as the fallout from recent events forces him to move faster, smarter, and more ruthlessly than ever before. Following a major shakeup in Chicago’s already volatile power structure, Episode 308, title