Spencer James is a high schooler caught between worlds inAll American

Its Spencer James birthday, but hes not home with his family. Instead hes on speakerphone as his mother tells him that she loves him to the moon and back. Or more specifically in his case, to Beverly Hills and back. Ray Mickshaw/The CW Both sides relate to each other more than they think. How does the community look at Billys character for marrying a white woman? Theres a lot of hot-button topics we want to talk about....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 220 words · Daniel Davis

Spice Girls superfans Emma Stone and HAIM recreate 'Stop' dance for Omaze campaign

Tell me what you want, what you really, really want. Do you wanna seethe Spice Girls reunion tournext year with a handful of the biggest celebrities? Yup, these will be the celebrities you could potentially be hanging out with. Then, Stone actually stops the musical number to drop some details. Thank you very much. I need… you guys to hear this idea we had, Stone says. What if you and a friend came with us to a Spice Girls concert in London?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Justin Miller

Spice Worldis frivolous, feminist fun 20 years later

Viva forever, girls! There are sexual innuendos you certainly didnt pick up on as a preteen. Theres a new appreciation for the, lets call it,avant-gardefashion. S: Letsset the scenea little, shall we? Well, it was five girls from England with questionable singing ability and REALLY big shoes. In the late 90s, the Spice Girls were everywhere. You name it, there was a product with their faces on it. It was a quick production that capitalized on the bands upward momentum....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Carol Jackson

Spider-Man: Far From Homedirector Jon Watts breaks down that post-Endgametrailer

How can you have a Spider-Man movie, when Spider-Man got turned to dust? So that was a fun creative challenge for us. ***Spoilers forAvengers: Endgamefollow. Sony Pictures The primary plot ofFar From Homeis Peters upcoming trip to Europe with his classmates. (The trailer includes a poignant memorial mural to the fallen hero.) Theres also the question of how the millions of snapped people will reintegrate into society. Sony Pictures...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Linda Klein

Spider-Man: Far From Hometops Fandango survey of most anticipated summer movies

Animated movies and adaptations do well in theaters when kids are on vacation from school. So its no surprise that those surveyed votedThe Lion KingandToy Story 4as the most anticipated family films. See the full list of winners designated by Fandangos annual survey below: Most Anticipated Summer Blockbuster:1. Credit: Jay Maidment/Sony Pictures Spider-Man: Far from Home (July 2)2. Rocketman (May 31)3. Godzilla: King of the Mosnters (May 31)4. Dark Phoenix (June 7)5....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jill Mitchell

Spider-Man: Far From Hometrailer picks up inEndgameaftermath

After the events ofAvengers: Endgame,Peter Parker deserves a little rest and relaxation. ***Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame follow. Everywhere I go, I see his face, Peter says. Credit: Sony Pictures I just really miss him. So does Tonys longtime business partner, Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau). (Presumably, he deactivated Instant Kill mode afterEndgame.) (You do not ghost Nick Fury! a horrified Happy says.) Unfortunately, Fury has ways of getting in touch. Becks a powerful magic user, and the trailer reveals that hes from drumroll kindly a different universe!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Lisa Lloyd

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versemuddles a glorious new Spider-Man with a lame old Spider-Man: EW review

But then the old zig takes a zag. Miles cop dad (Brian Tyree Henry) has great expectations. But, cut off from his old friends at public school, Miles feels like an outcast. Credit: Sony Pictures Animation Hes a talented street artist, colorblasting spraypaint in shadowy subway corridors. Spider-Verseis the first animatedSpider-Manmovie. Asterisk that: firstentirelyanimated. Spider-Verseis aiming for the opposite of realism. The visuals take their cue from Miles graffiti and also tremendous inspiration from four-color comic book illustrations....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Daniel Powell

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versepost-credits scene explained

Spoiler warning forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Just look at thosebox-office projections. TheSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versepost-credits scene brought some of those questions, as well as some last-minute laughs. Credit: Sony Pictures Animation So let’s dig in. This concept alone offers exciting possibilities for the potential franchise-starter, and the post-credits scene plays on that. But that’s not the big end-credits tag. Marvel Entertainment a Goober, a.k.a. their funny word for the USB stick)....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Mary Flores

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versereviews praise one of the best Spider-Man films

The consensus at least from these responses is clear: this is one of the best Spider-Man movies. Good news for Sony Animation, which hasplansfor even more trips to theSpider-Verse. But the look ofSpider-Versefeels fresh. The wall-to-wall soundtrack is fun. The first act successfully conjures a feeling of community and family history around its new superhero." See more reviews below. Darren Franich (Entertainment Weekly) “Do these characters sound fun? And the one big action number that unites the Spider-people against an onslaught of villains is very fun....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Dominic Pratt

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseswings to top of the box office

There’sa new Spider-Man in town and he’s on top of the box office. In doing so, it will handily become the No. Critics' reviewshave been excellent, and audiences gave it an A-plus CinemaScore, indicating strong word-of-mouth prospects. Sony Pictures Animation Overseas, the film will add an estimated $21 million this weekend. Sony is already eyeing aSpider-Versesequel and a separate spin-off. While critics generallyassessedThe Muleas middling outputfrom Eastwood, audiences gave it an A-minus CinemaScore....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Charles Hull

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseunveils 35 minutes of footage at New York Comic Con

But there was a problem. So, instead, they decided to screen the first 35 minutes. Its a work in progress with some unfinished animation and sound, the duo clarified. Credit: Youtube Before screening the footage, Lord and Miller made the audience promise something: dont reveal spoilers. [Stop here if you dont want to know more. Instead, the Peter of Miles New York is killed in action. This Peter and Miles then become partners in crime....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Brandi Martinez

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Versewins Best Animated Film at the Oscars

Theres 800 filmmakers who pushed boundaries and took risks to make people feel powerful and seen. This world needs you. So, just, were all counting on you. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), Peter Parker (Jake Johnson), and Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) are all Spider-Man in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'.Sony Pictures Animation Persichetti began to make his remarks before his mic was cut off by the producers. At least, he still got to continue backstage....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Elizabeth Parker

Spider-Versedirectors on the film's Oscar nom, 'staggering' response to Miles Morales

Miles Morales, future Oscar winner? (“Bob was sleeping,” Rothman said with a laugh. “He’s so cool he slept through his own Oscar nomination.") Credit: Sony Pictures Animation In the month since the movie came out, what has it been like to watch that reaction unfold? PETER RAMSEY: It’s been overwhelming. I think one of the most gratifying and unexpected things is just the overwhelming emotion people have. They’re just exploding....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kevin Smith DDS