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This month, the original cast of Martin will reunite for a new special on BET’s streaming service BET+. Featuring Martin Lawrence (“Martin”), Tisha Campbell (“Gina”), Tichina Arnold (“Pamela”), and Carl Anthony Payne II (“Cole”), Martin: The Reunion will showcase special musical performances, behind-the-scenes commentary, and surprise guest appearances. The special is hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, and you can get a sneak peek by watching the trailer below. “Martin is one of the most beloved sitcoms in our community, both because it is hugely entertaining and because it played a pivotal role in changing the narrative of Black voices in entertainment and in culture through the portrayal of young, ambitious Black leads and healthy Black relationships,” BET CEO Scott Mills said of the series in a statement when the reunion special was first announced....

Famed director Martin Scorsese is a big fan of Ti West. Now in theaters, West’s newest movie Pearl serves as a prequel to X, the 70s-set slasher flick that was released to great success earlier this year. The story will be further expanded with an upcoming sequel in the works dubbed MaXXXine that will bring back franchise star Mia Goth to take the lead once again. Among those who’ve seen Pearl is Scorsese, who recently spoke about how impressed he’s been with West’s recent work....

For over thirty years, Stan Lee made cameos in almost every show and movie that was based on Marvel Comics. Even though his death meant those cameos sadly came to an end, Marvel Studios has struck a deal to ensure that his image remains a part of the Marvel story for at least the next two decades. In a new announcement by Genius Brands, Marvel Studios has come to an agreement that secures the rights to use the name, image, signature and voice of the comic book legend in movies and TV shows for the next 20 years....

Matthew Vaughn’s X-Men: First Class will debut in theaters on June 3 and the director recently revealed more details on the project. Here’s what he had to say about his new movie and Michael Fassbender’s Magneto character: He also describes the nature of mutants in this movie, which is set in the 1960s, where the general public is unaware of mutants existence: “The best way of describing it is X-Men meets Bond, with a little bit of Thirteen Days thrown in for good measure....

Mel Brooks is perhaps one of the most recognizable names in Hollywood. His films range in a variety of genres, but all seem to maintain a self-awareness to them. This self-conscious awareness towards genre resulted in some of the best parody movies of all time. From the very beginning, Brooks has shown audiences that a parody can still maintain originality, as a Mel Brooks film is just that. These cinematic masterpieces provide a great amount of zest and have featured prominent names....

Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan continues to play things somewhat coy when asked whether audiences will ever see his fan-favorite Marvel character, Killmonger, return to the fray. In an interview with MTV UK, the actor was asked whether Erik Killmonger, who has already made one comeback in animated form in the Disney+ series What If…?, will ever be seen again in the live-action MCU. Thanks to the onslaught of rumors, misdirection, and out-and-out lies surrounding the recent Marvel outing Spider-Man: No Way Home, it has become more difficult than ever for fans not to wonder why actors would play things so coy when asked about potential roles and comebacks....

Veteran actor Holt McCallany will play a key role in Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two. The eighth film of the long-running action movie series featuring Tom Cruise as superspy Ethan Hunt, the upcoming film is currently in the works at Paramount with plans for a theatrical release in 2024 following next year’s release of Dead Reckoning Part One. Per Deadline, McCallany makes his debut in the franchise with his casting as Secretary of Defense Bernstein....

It is a great day for Monty Python fans! In a story from DVD Times, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will be releasing Monty Python’s the Life of Brian (The Immaculate Edition) on November 6th. Synopsis: Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical with their second film. The setting is Judea 33 A.D, a time of poverty and chaos, with no shortage of messiahs, followers willing to believe in them, and exasperated Romans trying to impose some order....

A lot of people can’t wait to see J.J. Abrams’ upcoming reboot of the Star Trek franchise, which will hit next summer. But one person that has already seen the film is acclaimed indie director Kevin Smith, who recently shared his experience with MTV Movie Blogs. Its not new news that he’s seen the film, but this is the first time he has discussed it openly. Smith stated, “It’s really strong....

Not since 1999 have we been treated to a new episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Sure, the Rifftrax gang has done their best to provide the same kind of entertainment via live events and similar movie riffs, but it just hasn’t been the same. That will soon change because the Kickstarter-funded, brand new season of Mystery Science Theater 3000 finally has a premiere date on Netflix and luckily, it is in the not-too-distant future!...

NBC unveils the Fall 2008 series premiere dates for new programs and returning favorites including a three hour launch of the hit drama Heroes on Monday, September 22, the Thursday night debut of the new comedy Kath & Kim (9:30-10 p.m. ET) on October 9. America’s Toughest Jobs, the new extreme competition series, will debut with a two-hour premiere this Fall on September 12 (8-10 p.m. ET). In addition, the new drama series premieres include Knight Rider on September 24 (8-9 p....

Many adults of a certain age remember the 1978 animated classic Watership Down as a nightmare experience that forever haunts their childhood. Others are devoted to the novel. Now, Netflix and BBC are adapting the timeless tale into a new animated mini-series. And it goes full-blown Game of Thrones, but with rabbits. The first trailer for Watership Down has arrived, and it stands close to the original movie while remaining faithful to Richard Adam’s novel....

You can get your kicks and punches in on DVD and Blu-Ray this July. Never Back Down will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on July 29. The film will be released in a single-disc edition ($26.99 SRP), two-disc edition ($32.99 SRP) and a Blu-Ray edition ($34.99 SRP). The film stars Sean Faris, Cam Gigandet and Amber Heard. Set against the action-packed world of Mixed Martial Arts, Never Back Down is the story of Jake Tyler, a tough kid who leads with his fists, and, often, with his heart....

Walt Disney Pictures has released a brand new trailer for the animated movie Bolt, which comes to theaters on November 26. The film starring the voices of John Travolta and Susie Essman. Check out the trailer below. For super-dog Bolt (voice of John Travolta), every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue-at least until the cameras stop rolling. When the star of a hit TV show is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York City, he begins his biggest adventure yet-a cross-country journey through the real world....

We have an exclusive clip from the brand new DVD Rails and Ties, which hits the shelves on June 17. Click below to watch an exclusve clip from this DVD starring Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden and Miles Heizer. Kevin Bacon, Marcia Gay Harden, and Miles Heizer star in director Alison Eastwood’s tale of two families locked into an emotional – and physical – collision course. There once was a time when Tom and Megan Stark had all the time in the world to take their dream vacation and start a family, but these days the couple’s marriage is suffering and their time appears to be running short....

Perhaps we might see Nicolas Cage in blue spandex after all. Back in the 1990s, the actor had spearheaded an effort to make a new live-action Superman film in which he would star as the Man of Steel. At one point, Tim Burton was brought onto the project to serve as director, following his acclaimed work on the original Batman movie and its sequel, Batman Returns. Cage had gone as far as doing screen tests in the role before the film was canceled before shooting could actually start....

Lionsgate Entertainment has launched the official website for Punisher: War Zone. The new website features a gallery of images about the film, and also has a place where fans can register for updates about the film. Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle sets his sights on overeager mob boss Billy Russoti. After Russoti is left horribly disfigured by Castle, he sets out for vengeance under his new alias: Jigsaw....

Netflix premiered the first trailer for the upcoming landmark natural history series Our Planet during the Super Bowl. The documentary series is from the creator of Planet Earth and is produced in partnership with World Wildlife Fund. Additionally, the series is narrated by naturalist Sir David Attenborough. This is the first time a nature documentary series has been featured in a Super Bowl commercial. As we see in the Super Bowl spot, Our Planet consists of eight parts and it explores the unique and precious wonders of our natural world....

Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope isn’t merely the greatest champion for women friendships as the queen of Galentine’s Day, but she’s one of, if not the best, gift-giver on television. Further, while all three of the show’s Christmas specials are fantastic, following a memorable and game-changing episode like “The Trial of Leslie Knope,” which exposes Leslie and Ben’s relationship, Season 4, Episode 10, “Citizen Knope,” takes the crown for one of the best holiday episodes in any show’s history....

It seems that Paul Rudd is in talks to become a schmuck for DreamWorks. According to Entertainment Weekly’s Hollywood Insider column, Rudd is in talks to join the cast of Dinner With Schmucks. Steve Carell has been in talks to replace Sacha Baron Cohen, who dropped out of the project way back in 2006 due to scheduling conflicts. According to the site, an offer is still out to Carell for the role, but he has yet to accept it as of yet....