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Warning! This article contains spoilers for Skeleton Crew episodes 1 and 2. Over two decades later, Disney is finally providing me with a live-action remake I’ve always wanted, but it comes in the form of an unexpected series:Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Thestory ofSkeleton Crewseemed relatively straightforward before the show began airing: four kids become lost in the galaxy and need to find their way home while avoiding the deadly pirates ofStar Wars’underworld....

The Officeis one of the best American comedies of recent years, with one landmark episode offering a greater importance than many fans realize. Based on the British sitcom created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais,The Officeapplies American sensibilities to the dry and deadpan humor of the quintessentially British original.All seasons of the AmericanOfficehad something unique to offer, copying the mockumentary concept of the original and adding new twists, hinging heavily around one of its most stressful episodes....

Warning: SPOILERS for Smile 2Smile 2is coming to digital platforms, andScreen Ranthas a look at a clip from a bonus featurette. Written and directed by Parker Finn,Smile 2is a follow-up to 2022’sSmile, which was Finn’s feature-length debut. Starring Naomi Scott as the pop star Skye Riley, the horror sequel has earned praise from critics and fans alike, many of whom said that the sequel leaned even further into horror and humor for an even better end product....

Summary Commodus’ death inGladiatorwas actually way worse in real life, as he suffered an entirely different fate. As one of the best gladiator films, Ridley Scott’sGladiatorearned $465.4 million at the box office.The movie was positively received when it was released and has an 80% score on Rotten Tomatoes,with Russell Crowe’s performance as Maximus launching a legacy for the actor, and Joaquin Phoenix also being well-received asGladiator’santagonist, Commodus. Furthermore, the success ofGladiator has spawned a sequel titled Gladiator 2 which is set for releasein November, 24 years since the first film’s release....

Hades 2 Blitz Explained With Supergiant Games once again revisiting the roguelike genre withHades 2, players expect an enhanced experience compared to the already stellar first game. As the immortal Princess of the Underworld this time around, there is a bigger, more mythical world awaiting and, as expected, more mechanics to master. For those wondering justwhat Blitz is in Hades 2, this guide has all the details. What Is Blitz in Hades 2?...

An expert breaks downHouse of the Dragonseason 2’s major battle scene. The sophomore season of theGame of Thronesspinoff series raised the drama once again as Alicent’s son Aegon rose to power to be king. While a war-like battle between various Targaryen groups was hinted for the entire season, the biggest battle erupts inseason 2, episode 4, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.“This episode sees Aegon’s brother, Aemond, target the king with dragonfire, giving him life-threatening wounds....

The following contains spoilers for Only Murders in the Building season 4 finale, “My Best Friend’s Wedding.“Only Murders in the Building’s missing character may be integral to season 5. By the time theOnly Murders in the Buildingseason 4 finalecame around, screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha) was revealed to be the person who murdered Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), in part because his own insecurities drove him. However, as is the case with the hit Hulu show,another mystery was unveiled related to Nicky “The Neck” Caccimelio and his disappearance....

DreamWorks' upcoming live-action remake ofHow to Train Your Dragonhas understandably replaced the actor playing the movie’s main character, butHiccup’s original actor must still feature in the 2025 effort. Hiccup has been voiced so far by the same person since the first movie was released in 2010. Since then, he has gone on to reprise the role ineveryHow to Train Your Dragonmovie and TV show. While he hasn’t been confirmed to be part of thelive-actionHow to Train Your Dragoncastyet, it would be surprising if he didn’t appear in some capacity....

Call of Duty Guides Double XP Tokens are back in Black Ops 6, sort of. Double XP Tokens from previous years were quickly added and then subsequently removed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 following the Season 1 update. While it seems like all is lost for your tokens, there’s still a way you can use them as much as you want in multiplayer. After the Season 1 update went live in Black Ops 6, players were surprised to see all of their Double XP Tokens from the past two years appear on their account....

Summary The Bacheloretteseason 21’sproducers have treated Jenn Tran so poorly on her season that I’m convinced they weren’t excited about the decision to make her the lead.Jenn, who originally appeared onJoey Graziadei’s season ofThe Bachelorand made it to the top five before getting eliminated, has had one of the most interestingBachelorettejourneys thatBachelorNation has seen in ages. Nearly making it to the hometown dates, Jenn’s time onThe Bachelorwas cut short andBachelorNation began speculating about the identity of the nextBachelorette,though Jenn was virtually out of the running....

Kevin Conroyis perhapsDC’s most celebrated Batman ever, and I’m so happy he was part ofThe Dark Knight Trilogyby voicing the Caped Crusader in a secret sequel movie. While Christian Bale’s performance defined the live-action portrayal throughout the trilogy, another legendary Batman actor, Kevin Conroy, secretly left his mark on this universe. Conroy, the iconic voice of Batman inthe DCU timelinefor decades, brought his talents toBatman: Gotham Knight. Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight Trilogyis widely regarded as one of the greatest cinematic interpretations of Batman ever....

It’s one of the biggest multimedia franchises in the world, but the creation of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleswas ultimately a happy accident. The story of how Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created the Turtles in their living room is now the stuff of legend, but hearing the creators talk about it firsthand highlights just how unlikely it truly was. In a 1998 interview withThe Comics Journal,Eastman explains how the TMNT formed in the living room of Laird....

Summary Fast & Furious'37% Rotten Tomatoes movie hasn’t received much love over the years, but I’ll always defend the underrated project. Having debuted over two decades ago,Fast & Furioushas grown into one of the biggest action franchises of all time, with an incredible box office haul and a number of hit movies. AlthoughFast Xwas a box office flop, the saga had a financial hot streak heading into the tenth installment, proving how much it had grown, and despite not always being celebrated by the critics,Fast & Furioushas still cemented itself as a cinematic spectacle....