There is tremendous interest in Tom Cruise joining the DC movie universe - but who could he play? Cruise is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet and remains one of the most bankable. Remarkably, he has achieved this level of fame and fortune throughout his nearly-40 years in Hollywood without starring in a comic book superhero franchise. But Cruise may not be a holdout forever and the DC universe looks like the best franchise for him to join....
The plot twist is the thing of sweeps week legend. It’s when couples finally get together or when they inevitably break up. It’s when majors characters’ stories are forever changed, for better or worse. It’s when TV shows often leave the legacies that go on to define them. However, not every planned bombshell actually sees the light of day. Sometimes a writers’ strike will force showrunners to change the direction that they plan for their series....
With the holiday shopping season already in full swing, one of the most popular gifts this year will undoubtedly be Beats wireless earbuds, such as Beats Studio Buds, Beats Fit Pro, and Powerbeats Pro. With three different variations to choose from, making the buying decision can be tricky. Read on as we compare the Beats Studio Buds, Beats Fit Pro, and Powerbeats Pro to complement your gifts this year. Beats Studio Buds Beats Studio Buds were unveiled in June....
A Series of Unfortunate Events season 2 arrives this week, with Lemony Snicket (Patrick Warburton) resuming his miserable task of chronicling the troubled lives of the Baudelaire orphans. The villainous Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) will also return, with a host of new disguises, as Violet (Malina Weissman), Klaus (Louis Hynes) and Sunny (Presley Smith) try to stay out of his clutches, and solve the mysteries that their parents left behind....
A Portland lawyer used AirTags to track homeless people’s belongings, to prove that they were being illegally trashed by city contractors. The possessions tracked included a speaker, two paintings, and a coffee press … The Portland Tribune reports that when the city clears unofficial campsites used by homeless people, it is supposed to safeguard the property for a month – but the AirTags proved it wasn’t doing so. It’s an innovative use of the affordable trackers....
For 15 seasons, Mad TV ran as one of the funniest television shows around. Fox’s answer to NBC’s wildly popular Saturday Night Live, the late-night sketch comedy series was loosely based on the Mad Magazine, which still runs today. The show ended back in 2009, before a 2016 revival that lasted a few months. At its peak, Mad TV was home to some of the most talented comedic actors around. These folks played memorable characters like Stuart, Ms....
When you work in close quarters with someone, emotions can be inevitable. Will you become frenemies or lovers? Apparently, if you’re a gorgeous superstar, the answer is more likely to be the second one. Lots of actors engage in brief flings and hookups with their co-stars. They spend a year on a movie set, so it’s easy to get extremely close. While some get close and then leave to do it all over again, others keep their star-studded relationships going for years at a time and more than a few have even married their former co-workers....
These days, many of the highest grossing movies released are either superhero properties, or they are attached to older, popular films, whether as sequels or remakes. The general movie public is very nostalgic for the past, and they love to see films of their childhood either continued or remade for a new audience. Last year, the highest grossing films were Star Wars: The Force Awakensand Jurassic World, both of which played on our nostalgia for hits of the past....
An icon of the ’90s, Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS for short), is arguably one of the most influential and loved animated shows of all time. It debuted on Fox Kids in 1992, aiming to capture the dark and stylistic elements of the Tim Burton movies that captivated adults, while at the same time making the series watchable for children. While BTAS gave us some of the best versions of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl put to screen, the series is most known for its fantastic use of the Dark Knight’s rogues gallery....
A new age in Star Wars storytelling begins this week, but before it does, let’s take a look back at the wildest ideas ever to get Lucasfilm’s official seal of approval. Most of these belong to the world of Star Wars tie-ins sometimes called the “Expanded Universe” and more recently called “Legends,” which could also be described these days as “semi-canon” in that they can be used for inspiration in future Star Wars stories, but aren’t written in stone....
Across the vast wilderness of comic book continuity, change is inevitable. Though many fans get up in arms when publishers like Marvel and DC change the person behind a particular mask or identity, the practice of superheroes assuming new names and passing their old costumes on is an idea as old as comics. Recently, we highlighted just how common it is for legendary superheroes to change their names, but it’s not just the wholesome comic characters that are fickle about their monikers....
Comic book legend Frank Miller didn’t have the best luck with Hollywood first time out. To quote the man himself, “I learned that writing a screenplay is much like making a very pretty fire hydrant with a lot of dogs waiting for it.” Miller returned to the world of comics in the early ’90s and penned Sin City – a pulpy slice of noir set in a world of booze, broads and bullets....
Animation is the ideal art form to portray the most bizarre situations, so it would only make sense that animation and science fiction go hand-in-hand with each other. Sci-fi and cartoons have had a long, enduring relationship that has always proven popular with the masses and, more times than not, thought-provoking. In a dizzying medium where anything is possible lies a world that contains giant robots, alien bounty hunters, and fantastical monsters that capture audience’s imagination....
The NeverEnding Story is one of those classic films from the ’80s that just about every kid saw. It tells the amazing story of a young boy who steals a special book and sneaks into the scariest room in his entire school to read it. As he settles in to read the book, the audience gets the feeling they are also experiencing the story in much the same way. As the story unfolds, it turns out he is truly experiencing the story and even the characters become aware of his involvement in stopping The Nothing!...
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a tremendous pillar of the movie industry. The MCU’s movies have been steadily coming out for over a decade and they’ve made all sorts of other superhero and comic projects possible as a result. The popularity of superhero movies is nothing new, but what’s so special about the MCU is their nearly perfect track record. What these movies have done has become the new normal and a lot of the time it feels like Marvel’s reputation is as unblemished as Captain America’s shield....
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WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Doctor Strange: Damnation #1 - A new Defenders team may be forming in the pages of Doctor Strange: Damnation. This stunning development follows in the wake of Doctor Strange making a mistake that could bring about the end of the world, as Stephen Strange literally unleashes Hell on Earth. Recent events in the Marvel Comics Universe saw the city of Las Vegas completely destroyed. As Thor, Falcon, Black Panther, Hawkeye and Captain Marvel are holding a press conference expressing their sorrow at the recent tragedy, Doctor Strange appears and declares his intent to use his newly enhanced powers to resurrect the city....
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is still ignoring the cliffhanger ending of Avengers: Infinity War, where Thanos erased half the life in the universe with a snap of his fingers. The first trailer for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6 has released, and - although it clearly picks up shortly after the events of season 5 - there’s no reference to the Decimation. There’s a sense in which Thanos was the real villain of Agents of S....
We all know—or at least should—the classic 1960 film by the brilliant Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho. We’re all intrigued by the story of Norman Bates, who suffers from a dissociative identity disorder. For big fans, we also know that Bates Motel is a stellar A&E series that acts as a prequel to this infamous film. Starring Freddie Highmore and Vera Farmiga, this show offers 5 intense and creepy seasons of a young Norman Bates and his mother, Norma Bates....
After watching the premiere season of Netflix’s Dead to Me, you might find yourself in great need of another fantastic series starring BFF female leads. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, both brilliant actresses, were incredible in the roles of Jen and Judy, and while the show isn’t always as comedic as it promises to be, it’s a wonderful friendship series that handles grief in a very realistic and refreshing way. The way Jen tells everyone “No” alone has made her something of an Internet icon many aspire to become....
