Sigourney Weaver was only 30 years old when she starred in Ridley Scott’s seminal 1979 “Alien,” but her character, Ripley, was a mature woman, a feminist icon, and a leader—in that case, of men.

In what is widely expected to be a down year for theatrical business, including a smaller release slate absent multiple top-tier franchise summer releases, studios and cineplexes are filling gaps with ...

It’s been a slow week for comic book media news, letting other comic books take the spotlight for their artwork and storytelling. Two new announcements have caused both an indie book and an old-school ...