IMDbrief

- Season 1

(2018)

2019's 'Aladdin' just dropped its first teaser, so on today's IMDbrief, let's look at the live-action remakes and reboots that Disney has in its Cave of Wonders.

You've heard of the Christmas creep? Well, this is the Academy Advance. We're talking pre-Halloween Oscars buzz, people, because a few Best Actor contenders have stepped into the ring. That's today's IMDbrief.

Guillermo del Toro wished upon a star, and Netflix just granted him his Pinocchio movie. But is a stop-motion wooden boy story the right move for the Best Picture winner? That's today's IMDbrief.

LeBron James' company SpringHill Entertainment is in talks to reboot 'Friday the 13th'. There's just one problem... who owns Jason Voorhees?

The witching hour is upon us, gals and ghouls, so let's bask in all the spooky glory of what to watch with the Best Halloween Screams to Stream on today's IMDbrief.

HBO has announced Naomi Watts will star in a "Game of Thrones" prequel, so on today's IMDbrief: why we think Watts is perfect to be next in line for the Throne.

Now that you've seen Rami Malek do his best Freddie Mercury, here are IMDb's Top 5 user-rated Music Biopics to watch after 'Bohemian Rhapsody.'

'Shrek' is getting a make-ogre! A 'Despicable Me' producer will reboot the swamp-bound hero for Universal, but how will the rabid online fandom for Shrek react? On your IMDbrief, will the brogres survive a Shrek reboot?

Stan Lee has passed away at the age of 95. On your IMDbrief, we look at the life of a real-life superhero who revolutionized comic books, film, and pop culture.

We know what you're thinking: When did a Pokémon have the time to get his private investigator license? And more importantly, why the Psyduck is Pikachu a detective?. We'll break it all down for your IMDbrief.

Scottish war epic 'Outlaw King' opens with an unbroken tracking shot that sets up the entire Netflix film in nine-minutes of cinematic glory. Your IMDbrief breaks down why the filmmakers did it and why it belongs among the most epic tracking shots in film history.

We're rootin' and tootin' about the Coen Brothers' new movie, but wasn't this supposed to be their first TV mini-series? On your IMDbrief, we look at the misunderstood, misanthropic masterwork that is, 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.'

Avengers fans assemble, because we are taking a closer look at a variety of 'Avengers 4' fan theories ranging from amazing to out of this world over the top.

Who could be worse than Negan? The Whisperers, that's who. On the IMDbrief we take a closer look at the series deadliest villains and what makes them so terrifying.

You spoke his name, and now the Candyman will return in a Jordan Peele-produced spiritual sequel. And he's bringing with him a whole slew of familiar, frightening faces.

Before we welcome the bouncing baby of a New Year, your IMDbrief spotlights a few of the Top Stars and Breakouts from 2018.

We just got a second sneak peek at the next chapter in the MCU, so on your IMDbrief, let's break down the new 'Captain Marvel' Trailer.

The noms are in for the 76th Golden Globe Awards, so on your IMDbrief, let's break down some snubs & a few pleasant surprises for 2019.

On your IMDbrief, we break down 2018's top series based on pageviews by our audience of more than 250 unique monthly visitors.

'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' blasts into theatres in May 2019 with a rogues' gallery of god-sized titans. On your IMDbrief, we break down Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and the MonsterVerse.

On your IMDbrief, we break down the Most Anticipated Movies of 2019 based on pageviews by you.

We break down all the deep-cut references that the webhead tried to sling right past us in his spray-painted joyride, 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'

We peel back the candy cane curtains to reveal 5 little known facts about the holiday classic 'Home Alone.'

45 million people turned out to stream post-apocalyptic thriller 'Bird Box' on Netflix, and if you were one, it's safe to remove your blindfold and watch this spoiler-filled IMDbrief.

On this IMDbrief, we're breaking down all the big winners of the 76th Golden Globe Awards.

Women will reign supreme on and off camera in HBO's upcoming "Game of Thrones" prequel, and on this IMDbrief, we introduce the ladies leading us into "The Long Night."

The MCU's future will be drenched in blood if they decide to make 'Black Widow' their first R rated film.

On this IMDbrief, we break down our shortlist, and what each director could bring to 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.'

This IMDbrief breaks down how this year's fest wants to stand out from all the rest- let's spotlight the Women Directors of Sundance 2019.

On this IMDbrief, we break down the 'Polar's' cast, crew, and origins in all its gory comic-book glory.

From Bundy to big bucks to things that go bump in the night, here are the IMDbrief's three takeaways from Sundance 2019 so far.

Marvel just gave us another tiny piece to solving the 'Avengers: Endgame' puzzle with a new, overstuffed 30-second ad. On this IMDbrief, we break it all down.

Everyone's talking about "Russian Doll"- is it a rip-off? An homage? Or is 'Groundhog Day' more than a movie, has it become a genre?

Even if 'Aladdin' made you blue, the Mouse House behind the movie is about to be rollin' in green with a titanic slate of upcoming movies. So, will 2019 be the year of Disney?

On this IMDbrief, we breakdown how Adam McKay's take on the Dubya and Dick presidency evolved from "Saturday Night Live" to the Broadway stage to the awards-favorite film, 'Vice.'

This IMDbrief pits "The Umbrella Academy" versus "Doom Patrol" for which new streaming series belongs in your Watchlist.

The 91st Academy Awards isn't the first year the show won't have a host, but it will be the first time since the infamous Snow White and Rob Lowe incident. On this IMDbrief: Can the 2019 Oscars avoid the hostless disaster of 1989?

Riding waves of controversies right up to the red carpet, the 2019 Oscars surprisingly went off without a hitch. Here are our 5 Favorites from the 2019 Oscars.

Marvel has created the most powerful, dynamic, incredible heroine that the galaxy has ever known! She's also the cuddliest. On this IMDbrief, meet Goose: the Cap's Meow.

Snoochie Re-boochie, my noochies! On this IMDbrief, Jay and Silent Bob: Rebooted and Revealed.

On this IMDbrief, we break down why 2019's South by Southwest might be the Best Film Fest for Horror.

If you've already seen 'Captain Marvel', you're ready for this IMDbrief that breaks down all the motherFlerken spoilers from the mid- and post-credits scenes.

Disney plans to launch a streaming service in 2019 with a slate of Marvel, Star Wars, and animated classics that has us asking: Will Disney+ make you quit Netflix?

On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, we break down the new 'Avengers: Endgame' trailer to explain why those white suits are probably not for outer space.

Hawkins, Indiana is about to get turned upside down by the STRANGEST thing they've ever encountered: a shopping mall! Let's break down what centralized convenience could mean for "Stranger Things" Season 3.

On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, head down the rabbit-hole with 'Us' as we ask questions and offer our explanations for 5 WTFs and wild theories.

On this IMDbrief, we break down why "The Act" is the new docudrama that should be the con you can't wait to turn on.

'Shazam!' is DC's giant leap in a new direction: comedy! On this IMDbrief, we break down how the DC Extended Universe said goodbye to grimdark and hello to wisecracks.

Holy Scorsese, Batman! The Joaquin Phoenix Joker trailer is a pitch-black mashup of De Niro's three best Marty movies. On this IMDbrief, we break down all the Scorsese references and Batman Easter eggs in DC's 'Joker'.

Let's break down the mid- and after-credit scenes of 'Shazam!', because you couldn't have been the only one in the theatre asking, "Who the hell is that talking caterpillar?"

Just when zombies are in danger of wearing out their welcome, Bill Murray arrives to reanimate the tried-and-true genre. On this IMDbrief, we breakdown the to-die-for cast and crew behind 'The Dead Don't Die'.

Remember when Star Wars was just three movies and a bunch of cool toys? Well, the franchise is moving from a galaxy far, far away to a theme park, a VR helmet, and a streaming service near you! On this IMDbrief, let's look at "The Mandalorian" and the Future of Star Wars.

As the mutants go intergalactic, 'Dark Phoenix' and its killer final trailer may prove that after twenty years of big ups and downs, all the X-Men really need is space.

On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, let's break down who the Night King is, where he came from, and what he might want.

On this IMDbrief, we take a look at the dark path of the final episodes, and who's left standing to win the "Game of Thrones".

With our first 'View to a Kill', the movie appears to be a return to what fans love about 'The Spy Who Loved Me', so on this IMDbrief, let's shake down what we 'Dr. No' about Bond 25.

On this IMDbrief we break down the possible and fiery fate of Daenerys as the Mad Queen on "Game of Thrones".

If your Spoiler Sense isn't already tingling, here's your last warning before 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Far from Home' spoilers swing into action. On this IMDbrief, presented by Progressive, we break down why 'Avengers: Endgame' is only the beginning for 'Spider-Man: Far from Home'.

On this IMDbrief - presented by Progressive - we break down why Tyrion, Jon Snow, and Arya are going to have team up to take on Khaleesi's claim to the Iron Throne.

On this IMDbrief, presented by Progressive, let's look at the evolution of the women who loved the spy and hear from four who co-star with Daniel Craig in Bond 25.

On this IMDbrief, presented by Progressive, we'll unpack the epic tear-fest of a finale, "The Iron Throne", and figure out where we go from here.

Quentin Tarantino is releasing a new sprawling masterwork of nostalgia, violence, movie references, and of course, feet, so on this IMDbrief, presented by Progressive, we'll look at why 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' has everyone talking in France.

On this IMDbrief - presented by Progressive - we break down the new 'Terminator: Dark Fate' trailer and what's happened since 'Judgment Day.'

On this IMDbrief, we break down how "Chernobyl" became an instant hit on IMDb, and what you can watch in its atomic afterglow.

On this IMDbrief, we'll split atoms of fact from fiction in the stunning HBO miniseries, "Chernobyl."

On this IMDbrief, we break down the new episodes of the Netflix anthology series to determine whether "Black Mirror" has lost its luster.

On this IMDbrief, we trace the winding road of Mr. Reeves and why the Keanu-ssaince is only getting started.

On this IMDbrief, we break down how Robert Pattinson and Joaquin Phoenix could square off as Batman and Joker.

The Marvel Mothership will descend upon San Diego Comic-Con once more in July 2019! On this post-Endgame-spoilers IMDbrief, here's our FAQ about the MCU for SDCC.

July through December 2019 has plenty of heroes, marvels, and creatures to serve up, so on this IMDbrief - presented by Kellogg's - we break down the most anticipated movies for the rest of 2019.

On this IMDbrief, we break down what scenes might be added to the new release of 'Avengers: Endgame.'

On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief - presented by Eggo - we'll travel upside-down the rabbit holes of "Stranger Things" to see if these fan theories contain answers to our questions about Season 3.

On this IMDbrief, we break down the totally tubular blockbusters releasing in the Summer of 1985!

On this spoiler-stacked IMDbrief, we break down Season 3's biggest questions and our theories about the American, the Russians, and Eleven.

On this IMDbrief, we explain what the mid- and after-credits scenes from 'Spider-Man: Far from Home' tell us about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

From partying in the Upside Down to a sequel to 'The Shining', on this IMDbrief, we look at the 1980s living their best life at San Diego Comic-Con 2019.

ScareDiego kicked off Comic-Con with a preview of the year's most anticipated horror film, 'It Chapter Two,' so on this IMDbrief, we break down the sneak peek of the blood-drenched sequel.

On this IMDbrief we unravel the TarantinoVerse to find where this ninth film fits among the myth-maker's tangled web of interconnected stories, characters, and food.

The Daywalker returns with Mahershala Ali in the title role, so how will this new 'Blade' carve out his spot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? And where did the vampire hunter make his comic book debut? On this IMDbrief, we sink our teeth deep on all things Blade to predict when we'll first see Ali suit up.

More than just a critique on superhero culture, "The Boys" super-slams through every hot-button issue from the Me Too Movement to corrupt evangelicals to interspecies relations. If you're all caught up, then let's break down Season One's cliffhangers and who "The Boys" have left on their hit list for Season Two.

On this IMDbrief, we break down how Chris Pratt, Natalie Portman, and Christian Bale fit into the new film, and everything else you'll need to know before seeing 'Thor: Love and Thunder' (2022).

Amazon Original "The Boys" was an instant hit this summer, and it left us wanting more supers to stream. On this IMDbrief, we present a post-Season One watchlist to get you through 'til Season Two.

On this IMDbrief, we trace the clues about Shang-Chi, the Mandarin, and the Ten Rings from Marvel's Phase One into its coming Phase Four.

On this IMDbrief, we break down what Disney's purchase of Fox means for the studio's X-Men franchise and for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

On this potentially spoiler-filled IMDbrief, we get you up to speed on Obi-Wan Kenobi's missing years between 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' (2005) and 'Episode IV - A New Hope' (1977).

Spider-Man might say farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, if Sony and Disney can't see eye to eye. On this IMDbrief, we take a look at who we'd like to see replace Spider-Man in the MCU.

On this IMDbrief, we break down the Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney announcements at the 2019 D23 Expo that had us shouting, "Dope," so loud that all of Anaheim could hear us.

On this IMDbrief, let's take a look at director Marielle Heller and if her 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' will reveal that Mister Rogers wasn't quite the perfect neighbor.

Whether you're Taika virgin, or have loved Waititi's work from 'Eagle vs Shark' up through Hulk vs Thor, you can see that Waititi's only just begun. On this IMDbrief, we break down how the New Zealand jokester went from low-budget vampires to Marvel, Star Wars, and beyond.

Now that the Toronto International Film Festival has had its first look at this year's awards contenders, the 2020 Oscar race is off and running. From Jokers to Hustlers to hot air ballooners, on this IMDbrief, we break down our five big takeaways from TIFF 2019 so far.

Amazon Original "Carnival Row" channels the best aspects of horror-legend HP Lovecraft for a twisty whodunnit fairytale. On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, we break down how Season One of "Carnival Row" gets Lovecraft right and what "critch" to expect in Season Two.

'The Dark Crystal' is Jim Henson's other beloved puppet franchise that just came back in the form of a stunningly intricate 10-part prequel on Netflix. On this IMDbrief, let's explore the ever-expanding world of the Dark Crystal.

On this IMDbrief, we break down how Denzel Washington would be a perfect choice for the X-Men's most magnetic foe.

On this IMDbrief, we compare what upcoming PAID services Quibi, Peacock, HBO Max, Disney+, and Apple TV+ have to offer in exchange for your precious time (and subscription dollars).

On this IMDbrief, we break down the big winners of the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards.

On this IMDbrief, we take a look at how the original dino crew of Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neil, and Laura freaking Dern might fit into 'Jurassic World 3' and what the film could be about.

On this extra-spooky IMDbrief, we break down how to steer clear of a cinematic onslaught of rock n' roll zombies, deadly dolls, and killer clowns.

On this IMDbrief, we take a look at all these Jokers to see who Joaquin Phoenix may be most like.

On this IMDbrief, we break down the 'Birds of Prey' trailer to see what secrets may lie in this fresh look at the DC Extended Universe.

On this Hallo-witchy IMDbrief, we break down an on-screen history of witchcraft and some of our all-time favorites sorceresses.

On this IMDbrief, we break down the new show's New York Comic-Con trailer, this recent Season 10 premiere, and what lies beyond the stars for "The Walking Dead" universe.

On this IMDbrief, we break down Todd Phillips’s pitch-black comedy career to assess why Arthur Fleck can still cackle while locked up in Arkham Asylum, and what’s so funny about 'Joker.'

On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, we break down 2019’s Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths" and how Batwoman could play into the chaos.