Tangled In the last act of Tangled, Flynn is getting escorted to his execution when he sees a small ceramic unicorn, signalling that Vladamir and the other thugs from the Snugly Duckling are about to rescue him. Many older sci fi fans watching saw this as a nod to Blade Runner, where Harrison Ford’s Deckard character sees the origami unicorn while escaping from the police. Now the real question is, does that mean Flynn is a replicant?...
With Japanese video games becoming more mainstream in the 1990s, the manga aesthetic became more accepted by the American public. When the Pokémon anime became a surprise hit in 1998, several TV networks began searching for similar properties in Japan that they could present as the “next Pokémon”. Before 1998, anime and manga was considered a niche interest, and was maintained by only the most die hard of nerd fans....
Ever since Walt Disney began charming audiences with animations of Micky Mouse all those decades ago, Disney animated films have become a pop culture phenomenon. With dozens upon dozens of iconic characters bursting into the world of Disney animation, it’s no surprise then that they have begun taking on lives of their own thanks to millions of dedicated fans who grew up with them. While Disney’s stories rarely include the relationship dramas of other sprawling franchises, fans have taken it upon themselves to reimagine childhood favorites and new modern icons in various new pairings....
The network upfronts are set to get underway in one week’s time and as that date approaches ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and The CW have made a number of decisions with regard to what shows will have another season come the fall and which have already been axed. This year, there’s still a surprising amount of shows that are on the bubble and more that are simply waiting for official word as to the ultimate fate that everyone’s pretty much already aware of (we’re looking at you, Inhumans)....
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has done a lot right during the 11 years since it began with Iron Man back in 2008. It has helped them become the highest grossing film franchise in history. One thing we often see from the MCU is the way they change a character from its comic book roots. As much as we may love our comic characters, a lot of them can come across as too goofy to work in a movie intended for mainstream audiences....
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[This is a review of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3 finale. There will be SPOILERS.] – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3 has largely dealt with the consequences of the season 2 finale – specifically, the mass Terrigenesis of Inhumans around the world. Additionally, the sudden appearance of Inhumans in the world led to the formation of the ATCU and allowed Hydra to resume power once again through both Grant Ward and Gideon Malick....
Comic book movies are all the rage at the box office nowadays, with comic book movies regularly breaking records. This doesn’t seem like it’s going to change as the first four months of 2016 will see the launches of Deadpool, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Captain America: Civil War. Still, they’ve been around much longer than the current big budget Marvel and DC movies and have many broader topics than just superheroes fighting yet another threat to the planet....
The Shawshank Redemption sits at the top of IMDB’s list of the greatest films of all time. To have over 2 million reviews and still be sitting on a 9.3/10 is a seriously impressive feat. Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins shine as Red and Andy Dufresne, while the adaptation of Stephen King’s (yes, Stephen King wrote this as well) short story is masterful. Despite its position sitting firmly at the top of cinema, it was still prone to a few errors in continuity....
The Devil Wears Prada is an iconic film that still holds up as an unforgettable classic since its release in 2006. Ever since the film came out we have been actively quoting Miranda Priestly’s most hilarious lines, admiring the gorgeous fashion, and hating deeply on Andy’s boyfriend who refuses to support her career goals. The Devil Wears Prada centers around a recent Northwestern graduate named Andy (Anne Hathaway) who interviews for a job at Runway Magazine, despite the fact that she can’t spell “Gabbana” and has never even heard of the one and only Miranda Priestly (a character who is based on Vogue’s editor and chief, Anna Wintour, played flawlessly by Meryl Streep)....
A movie character can become a timeless fan favourite with just a single memorable scene or line of dialogue. But even the most well-known movie heroes and villains still have some secrets to tell, proving they’re one of a kind - for better or worse. Here are Screen Rant’s 10 Secret Details Behind Popular Movie Characters. James Hook & Smee - Hook The modern reimagining of Peter Pan made a ton of changed to the classic story, but the movie’s version of Captain Hook was unforgettable....
The Star Wars saga, as told through almost a dozen films, comic books, novels, television shows, and video games is one of the most indelible stories in pop culture. It began with the films by George Lucas, and he turned it into one of the most successful franchises of all time. Star Wars has become a part of modern American mythology in many ways through its concepts of good versus evil, destiny, family, and redemption....
These days, it’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars wasn’t everywhere you looked, with a new movie perpetually on the horizon, and merchandise stockpiled in stores around the world. At one time, there was only the original trilogy of films by George Lucas, and after that, no one knew when another Star Wars film might be released. Kids today, having grown up with Star Wars being a constant presence in the pop culture stimulating their lives, won’t understand certain aspects from a franchise that is decades old....
Saturday Night Live is the high water mark of improv comedy. Since it’s inception in 1975, the TV staple has ushered in countless pop culture personalities, many of whom have gone on to become legendary performers in their own right. Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy – the list of power players goes on and on. Granted, the show has had it’s ups and downs in the decades since, but there remains a startling success rate for comedians crossing over to the big time....
The past year has come to a close and the new year is dawning, ready to introduce us to all sorts of unexpected and exciting things. But before we turn to the new, it’s time to take a look back at all the things from 2015 that left an impression on us. Stay tuned for the 15 Best TV Performances of 2015. 15. Kirsten Dunst, Fargo A movie star from a very young age, Kirsten Dunst has been working steadily through the decades in a variety of genres....
Comic book superhero movies are just about the biggest thing on the planet right now. Captain America: Civil War, Deadpool, Batman v Superman, and Suicide Squad are among this year’s biggest hits. X-Men: Apocalypse did strong enough business as well, and Doctor Strange is right around the corner. The Justice League movie and further Avengers sequels are also on the way, so it seems safe to say that superhero flicks are here to stay....
Quick, think of the most iconic horror movie villains of all time. Who do you think of? Freddy Krueger? Jason Voorhees? Michael Myers? Pennywise? Norman Bates? The list could go on and on, but the pont being made is that you certainly don’t think of any of the mentions we’ll be discussing today. The horror genre has seen a myriad great villains throughout the years, many of whom have become iconic characters within their own rights....
As the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars comes to an end and speculation about the fourth begins, we’d be hard-pressed not to look back and explore the many secrets involving this extremely successful RuPaul’s Drag Race spin-off. The concept of All-Stars was clear: giving drag queens who were eliminated too soon in previous seasons of Drag Race another chance to shine. The competition’s prize was upped to $100,000 and the show’s episode count was kept at six....
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Watchmen, the groundbreaking 12 issue DC Comics series from writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons. It’s amazing that a comic book series that premiered all the way back in 1986 still feels as omnipresent and relevant today. It helped reshaped the comics industry in its image, and still invites exploration of its dense themes of philosophy and symbolism. The iconic series has inspired countless other comics, television shows, books and movies (including its own 2009 cinematic adaptation), and its influence continues to felt throughout the entertainment industry....
Although it is hard to sustain a relationship in the crazy world of Hollywood, there have been those celebrity couples whose adorably sweet and authentic real-life romance have just touched the hearts of fans all over the world. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone definitely stood out in that regard. The two young actors met while making 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man and sparks flew from the get-go. While the film and its subsequent sequel didn’t necessarily wow critics or some intense aficionados of the comic book web-slinger, most agreed that Garfield, as Peter Parker,and Stone, as his doomed love Gwen Stacy, created some of the best onscreen chemistry ever....
