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‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Finally Shows What the Movie Is Selling — But is Anyone Buying?

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Finally Shows What the Movie Is Selling — But is Anyone Buying?

Nine days after the disappointing Super Bowl spot, Disney has released a full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. It does exactly what a trailer is supposed to do: it introduces the characters and the world, and gives a sense of the stakes. Whether it will be enough to draw audiences who are burned out on the franchise — or on star Pedro Pascal — remains to be seen.

Sony Pictures Offering Targeted Buyouts Instead of Mass Layoffs

Sony Pictures Offering Targeted Buyouts Instead of Mass Layoffs

In an exclusive report from Deadline late last Friday, it was revealed that Sony intends to offer targeted buyouts to “executives in select areas.” There had reportedly been speculation that the buyout offer would extend across the studio. However, the more selective approach suggests that Sony is looking to make small changes to its corporate structure and avoid mass layoffs.

Silence of The Lambs Team Apologizes to Gender Activists for Making One of the Greatest Thriller Films of All Time

Silence of The Lambs Team Apologizes to Gender Activists for Making One of the Greatest Thriller Films of All Time

On its 35th anniversary, some of the creatives behind The Silence of the Lambs want to apologize for certain aspects of the iconic film. While long celebrated as one of the greatest horror/thrillers of the ’90s—if not all time—the film has raised concerns about reinforcing negative stereotypes when viewed through a contemporary cultural lens.