What is Rings of Power Doing To Gandalf & Tom Bombadil? The Rings of Power Podcast

The new season ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris sending shockwaves through the fan community, both making changes and filling in the gaps of J.R.R. Tolkien’s universe. No change is proving more controverisal than the identity of the mysterious Stranger, and what it means forThe Lord of the Ringsset millannia later. To dig into the truth behind the reveal thatThe Stranger is secretly a newly-created Gandalf,ScreenRant’sThe Rings of Power Podcastis going into the lore, following old Tom Bombadil every step of the way....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 683 words · Claudia Thompson

When Does Meet Your Maker Come Out?

When Does Meet Your Maker Come Out? The Behaviour Interactive showcase brought a ton of new information and announcements for fans of the development team. Aside from new Dead by Daylight content, fans were treated to a completely new title called Meet Your Maker. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, players will be building and raiding to survive said world. Alongside the announcement, fans were treated to the release date as well....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Nathan Smith

Where Was Wicked's Madame Morrible During The Wizard Of Oz?

Wickedwas one of the most successful movies of 2024, an adaptation of the 2003 stage musical of the same name, which was adapted from a book which itself was based on the originalThe Wizard of Ozfilm.Wickedhas received excellent reviewssince its release, with the majority of the praise centered around the characters and the performances, with even the smaller roles becoming some of the most beloved aspects of the film.Wicked characters like Nessarose, Boq, Dr....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 904 words · Madison Mcdonald

While Waiting For More Scream 7 Updates, You Should Revisit The 2022 Reboot Now Streaming That Stars An Oscar-Winning Ghostface

Scream 7is still many months away, meaning fans have time to rewatch the movie that revived the franchise in the modern era, especially afterone of the reboot’s killers just won an Oscar.The upcoming installment of the popular, renowned slasher film series has been in the works for years. After a plethora of behind-the-scenes problems (includingthe controversial firing ofScreamstar Melissa Barrera), the final cast and crew ofScream 7assembled by 2025, two years after the sixth movie....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Jeffrey Blake

Why Did Worf Command The USS Defiant When Sisko Was Star Trek: DS9’s Captain?

Lt. Commander Worf (Michael Dorn) often commanded the USS Defiant even though Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) wasStar Trek: Deep Space Nine’s Captain. After seven seasons ofStar Trek: The Next Generationand appearing in the feature filmStar Trek Generations,Worf joined the cast ofStar Trek: Deep Space Ninein season 4.The popular Klingon was brought in to boost ratings and viewer interest inDS9, and Worf remained until the end of the series while splitting his time betweenDS9and theStar Trek: The Next Generationmovies....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 787 words · Linda Copeland

Will Smith Recounts Hating The Original Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Theme Song & How He Responded

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s Will Smith explains how his dislike of the original theme song saw him taking a nerve-wracking chance to make a more fitting tune. The 1990s sitcom saw ayoung teen from Philadelphia move to live with his wealthy relativesin the titular Los Angeles neighborhood across six seasons from 1990 to 1996. Starring Smith as a fictionalized version of himself,The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s cast featuredJames Avery, Janet Hubert-Whitten, Daphne Maxwell-Reid, Alphonso Ribeiro, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana M....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Kevin Ellis

Will Smith Was Almost Cast In 1992 Courtroom Comedy My Cousin Vinny, But Lost The Role Because The Movie's Entire Premise Would've Changed

Will Smithwas considered for the role of Stan Rothstein inMy Cousin Vinny, but despite an impressive audition, filmmakers felt that his involvement would have fundamentally altered the celebrated courtroom comedy.My Cousin Vinnyhinges on the arrest of Bill Gambini and Stan Rothenstein. If moviegoers do not feel emotionally invested in Bill and Stan within the first fifteen minutes, the movie’s emotional core is hollow. The team behindMy Cousin Vinnywanted Ralph Macchio for Bill, but they cast a wide net for Bill’s friend Stan – hence why Smith was so carefully considered....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 735 words · Stephanie Alexander

$299M Adventure Comedy Movie Lands On Netflix's Global Chart

Migrationlands on Netflix’s global top 10 chart after earning $299 million worldwide. Directed by Benjamin Renner,Migrationhails from Illumination, the studio behind hit movies likeThe Super Mario Bros. Movieand theDespicable Mefranchise. The animated adventure comedy film, which hit theaters in late 2023, follows a family of ducks who attempt to convince their father to go on an epic adventure, with theMigrationreviewsultimately praising the endeavor. Now,Netflixdata reveals thatMigrationranks as the fourth most popular movie on the streamer globally for the week of August 19 – 25....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Michelle Santiago

10 Best Movies Based On Pulp Comic Books

Before Batman and Superman helped DC Comics make superheroes the dominant force incomic books, the industry wasled by heroes of pulp fiction. With these stories typically focusing more on adventure, science fiction, and crime, the older heroes' influence on pop culture is hard to deny. While pulp encapsulates a variety of sub-genres, from hard-boiled detectives to costumed vigilantes, these movies are all united by giving the audience what they want....

August 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2269 words · Charles Mills

10 Best Xbox Games Of 2024

2024 has been a phenomenal year for Xbox fans as a number of high-profile exclusives likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circleand day one Game Pass drops likeDungeons of Hinterberghave made it a worthwhile platform. While the Series X/S got off to a bit of a rocky start, prospective buyers and longtime fans now have more than enough to get for it. Of course, not every game is an exclusive, but even those third-party games often play best on the Series X....

August 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1824 words · Lisa Williams

10 Episodes Of Bluey That Every Parent Can Learn From

Summary The Austrialian showBlueymight be made for kids, but the episodes also contain important lessons that can help parents grow. The animated show, known for episodes around 7 minutes long, focuses on the day-to-day life of a couple named Bandit and Chilli Heeler and their daughters Bluey and Bingo.The intricately written storylines weave in gentle parenting practices and valuesthat resonate with the younger generations. Blueygained an enthusiastic, worldwide fanbase of both adults and kids after it started streaming on Disney+ during the 2020 pandemic lockdown....

August 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1729 words · Johnny Douglas

10 K-Dramas With Masterclass Acting

The bestK-dramaseries can charm audiences with compelling conflicts and plot lines, butitall depends on how well the cast fits the characters.The K-dramas, like passionate romances and emotional storylines, risk falling flat when the actors aren’t the right fit for the show.Incredible K-drama actorscan elevate the show with their portrayals of their characters. From heartbreaking tragedies to action-filled thrillers, masterclass acting in K-dramas is essential to making the series believable and engaging....

August 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2415 words · Michelle Kennedy

10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows Of February 2025 (According To Real Data)

In addition to several specials concluding the 2024 sports and awards seasons, the most anticipated brand-new TV releases of February 2025 introduce some intriguing crime dramas, docuseries, comedies, reality shows, and franchise spinoffs. Partnering with predictive media analytics companyDiesel Labs,Screen Ranthas exclusive data analyzing the new releases on TV with the most online attention before their debuts. These new programs are each assigned a hype score, measured by engagement across various platforms....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Charles Brown