"We Had To Walk Away": Jon Bernthal Originally Refused To Return For Daredevil: Born Again Before Marvel's Creative Overhaul Because Of The Punisher's Portrayal

WARNING: This article includes spoilers from Daredevil: Born Again episode 4.After making his return to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, Jon Bernthal shares how he was initially against coming back forDaredevil: Born Again. Following the end ofThe PunisherTV show in 2019, Frank Castle has finally returned tothe MCU timeline, but this time on Disney+ throughDaredevil: Born Againseason 1. However, as big as it was for the fans to finally get The Punisher back on screen, the journey of getting Bernthal into the MCU again was not an easy one....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Regina Bennett

10 Best Movies Like Netflix's Incoming

There are a solid number of good movies similar toIncoming, which wears its influences on its sleeve. The raunchy new Netflix teen comedy, which follows a group of four incoming freshmen who prepare to attend what they believe will be a life-changing party, has already become a hit on the platform, debuting at No. 2 on the streamer’s weekly global chart of the most-watched English language movies in its first three days....

August 6, 2025 · 11 min · 2180 words · Amanda Simpson

10 Fantasy Books That Were Great Right From The Opening Scene

Severalfantasybooks radiate excellence from the opening scenes of their respective narratives.Fantasy novels do not always begin with compelling sequences— they might end up being excellent narratives, but their beginning is slower. Some fantasy novels fail to pick up the pace until a good chunk of the story is over. However, some ofthe best fantasy books from the last 10 yearsneed the space to establish the story before things get interesting. That is often the case, especially in multi-genre stories, encompassingbooks that blend fantasy and horror....

August 6, 2025 · 11 min · 2186 words · Kimberly Jackson

10 Lessons The MCU's X-Men Movie Should Learn From X-Men: The Animated Series

X-Men: The Animated Serieswas a masterclass in adapting comic books, and theMarvel Cinematic Universewould be wise to learn from its strengths when producing itsX-Menproject.X-Men: The Animated Seriesremains one of the most beloved adaptations of Marvel’s mutant superheroes, praised for its faithful storytelling, complex characters, and compelling exploration of mutant politics. There are invaluable lessons that can be learned from the 1990s animated series, which in many ways was quintessential. X-Men: TASboasts some great episodes, which often explore dynamic characters and narratives taken straight from the pages of Marvel Comics....

August 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1773 words · Stacy Bowen

10 Missing Original Fresh Prince Characters Who Can Finally Appear In Bel-Air Season 4

Bel-Airhas reimagined a lot ofFresh Prince of Bel-Aircharacters, but a few important names from the original show have yet to return. Before he gave aliens a warm welcome to earthWill Smith began his careerin the hugely successfulThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. The comedy series took on the typical fish-out-of-water scenario and ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1996, making Smith a global star in the process but also including a lot of other great characters played by great actors....

August 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1869 words · Jessica Smith

10 Movies That Don't Have A Single Boring Scene

Even some classic movies might have one or two scenes that seem to drag, but there are other thrillers that don’t have a single dull moment. Action thrillers often fall under this category, since maintaining a rapid pace can make everything feel sharper and more urgent, but there are good examples in other genres too. Too much action can be just as boring as a slow-moving drama sometimes, so filmmakers need to find ways to heighten the stakes and keep things interesting....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1277 words · Jeffrey Hodges

2 Idris Elba Survival Movies Ascend Netflix's Global Top 10 Chart

Two survival movies starringIdris Elbahave ascended Netflix’s Global Top 10 chart. The English actor began his career in television, rising to prominence for his compelling performances as the ambitious drug kingpin Stringer Bell in the HBO seriesThe Wireand as the titular brooding detective in the BBC seriesLuther, the latter earning him four Emmy nominations.Elba has also made notable appearances in other TV shows, including a recurring role as Charles Miner on the NBC sitcomThe Office....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Christopher Bowen

3 Years After Gladiator, Russell Crowe Made An All-Time Great Tactical War Movie That Even Ridley Scott Couldn't Compete With

Ridley Scott’s Best Picture-winning historical epicGladiatoris one of the greatest movies of its kind, detailing the bloody vendetta of a Roman general namedMaximus against the tyrannical Emperorwho ordered his family’s deaths. The film was a huge success upon its release in 2000, picking up several prestigious awards and cementing Ridley Scott as one of the greatest directors of all time. Since then,Gladiator’s lead actor Russell Crowe has appeared in countless other movies that have achieved similar levels of success, but very few have managed to actually live up to Scott’s epic....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Mary Diaz

90 Day Fiancé: Is Julia Proving Her Love For Brandon With New Money Move? (Or Getting So Independent That They They May Run Into Problems?)

90 Day FiancéstarJulia Trubkina seemed controversial at first, when she traveled from Russia tolive with Brandon Gibbs at Hummingbird Acres Farm, but over time, she’s shed her entitled image, showing the world how strong and resourceful she is - however, the kind of independence that she’s displaying latelycould hurt or help her relationship. When a partner starts changing a lot, a romance can shift on its axis. It can become something different, for better or worse....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1094 words · Kelly Middleton

All 8 Disney Star Wars Characters Who Have Successfully Replaced Original Trilogy Characters

In the years following Disney’s acquisition ofStar Wars, the company has created some new characters who have become pretty uncanny replacements for those who debuted in the originalStar Warstrilogy. George Lucas left quite a legacy to behold after hesold Lucasfilm to Disney, and with a sequel trilogy in order,Star Warsbegan to take some hefty inspiration from the blueprint that was Lucas' original three movies. Though there are still quite a few differences between these characters,Star Warshas not-so-subtly managed to make “replacements” of these original trilogy characters....

August 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1841 words · Jessica Valenzuela

All The Sims News We Expect In 2025

As 2024 comes to a close,The Sims 4officially crossesover a decade of activity. This advanced age doesn’t mean that the game is slowing down, as EA has confirmed thatThe Sims 4will continue to receive updates, with new experiences and content coming in 2025. Alongside an improvedThe Sims 4is Project Rene, which isstill in developmentwithout a set release date going into 2025. In a recent blog post,EAshared that players havelogged over 1....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Derrick Garcia

Back To The Future's Original DeLorean Plan Would Have 100% Ruined The Movie

Summary The time-traveling DeLorean is arguably themost iconic movie carever created, but in the original script for the movie, Marty and Doc Brown weren’t using a vehicle at all. Instead, the first draft ofBack to the FuturehadDoc Brown using a kitchen refrigerator as his time machine. According toFar Out Magazine, the fridge would’ve housed a machine called a “power converter” that needed to be powered by a nuclear blast in order to travel back in time....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Brandon Hunter

Baldur’s Gate 3’s Newest Cleric Subclass May Be The Best Choice For This Character

Patch 8 ofBaldur’s Gate 3has been announced for 2025. The new update will introduce 12 new subclasses, one for each class. Many of these new additions were excellent choices and fit well into the existing game. Many have pointed out the potential for a Shadow Magic sorcerer in the Shadow-Cursed lands or how the Swashbuckler fits the pirate characters found in Act 3. The newest cleric subclass is the Death Domain....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 798 words · Zachary Hernandez