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Conan the Barbarian, as both a franchise and an independent property, has seen better days of late, with the 2011 movie reboot of the character and world of Hyboria a tired exercise in big-budget hyperbole. Thankfully, the forthcoming The Legend of Conan, which will be continuous with the original 1980s series of films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger - complete that trilogy in the process and possibility even launching an entire Robert E....

Now, the word “monster” has a very loose meaning. There are plenty of monstrous human beings, and most slasher movies could be included here. This certainly regards a franchise like Friday the 13th, which started with a vengeful mother and ended up with an immortal hell-being. So, we’ll go ahead and stick to the more traditional sense of the word—inhuman and terrible. People have always been fascinated by monsters, because they have the capacity to reflect the fears of our time....

Be prepared to never sleep again. Don’t say we didn’t warn you – these horror flicks are not for the faint-hearted. While it may seem that possession movies are overdone these days and none of them are that different or unique from each other, we’ve rounded up 10 of the very best guaranteed to make you quiver in the dark. The possession sub-genre is undoubtedly crowded with competition, making the task of narrowing down the top 10 nearly impossible....

Over a decade ago, Twilight came into our lives whether we wanted it to or not. Because it was such a popular saga, pretty much everyone in the world held a strong opinion on the romance series created by Stephenie Meyer. Whether you loved the series back in the day or despised it, you can’t deny how much of an impact it had on our society and the world of pop culture as we know it....

Just when you thought there was no more room on the primetime TV schedule for yet another medical drama, in came New Amsterdam in late 2018. Starring Ryan Eggold and Freema Agyeman, the series is about Dr. Max Goodwin (Eggold), the incoming medical director of a public hospital called New Amsterdam who makes sweeping changes in the name of providing proper health care while battling his own cancer diagnosis. The series, based on the book Twelve Patients: Life and Death at Bellevue Hospital by Eric Manheimer, hasn’t exactly been well-reviewed by critics....

[WARNING: There will be SPOILERS for the Supergirl TV series ahead.] There may be comic fans who don’t know his name, but if you’ve followed an animated DC Comics property or comic book crossover events, you’ve seen the Martian Manhunter. The fact that he’s not as well known the world over as his colleague Superman, Batman or The Flash is just one bit of proof that he’s severely underrated in his own time....

When Apocalypse hits the big screen next year in X-Men: Apocalypse, he may become the most powerful mutant that we have seen on the big screen to date. However, while Apocalypse is a total badass and an incredible foe for the young(er) Charles Xavier and his team to face, is he actually the most powerful mutant in the X-verse? We rounded up the twelve most powerful X-Men from the comic books, and even Apocalypse himself would have a hard time up against some of these heavy-hitters....

Having been around for over three decades and having multiple toy lines, shows, comics, and films, the Transformers are pop culture staples that have captured the imaginations of multiple generations of geeks. Starting as a toy line before branching off into comics, animated shows, animated films, and, finally, live-action movies, the Transformers have a varied and rich history, full of stories on both sides of the Autobot/Decepticon divide. With all that history, there’s a lot of things that people still may not know about some of their favorite giant, fighting robots and their various incarnations over the years....

Netflix and other Internet providers are changing how distributors, networks, and producers are approaching television. Now, more than ever, producers and networks have access to data on potential viewers, and ardent fan bases are also more able to mobilize in order to support or promote a favorite show. Perhaps more so than ever, reboots and revivals of beloved television shows have been proven to be popular and lucrative endeavors. All of the entries on this list are television series that are currently in development or in production....

Five decades is a long time to do anything, even if it’s not as stressful as being in the public eye. We’re in awe of the skill and perseverance needed to take on major acting roles for such a long time. That’s a lot of character-building. Some of the industry’s longest lasting actors began their entertainment careers as children. Twilight Zone and Lost in Space child star Bill Mumy, who just missed our list, does cartoon voice work these days (though he’s far from a household name, like the actors on our list)....

While it’s no surprise that Hollywood Blockbusters make a ton of money, have you ever wondered which actors have brought in the biggest bucks over the years? With numerous lucrative franchises between them, here are some of the biggest earners in history. Some of which may just surprise you! Here are the 15 Highest Grossing Actors in Hollywood. 15. Anthony Daniels Career Gross (In Millions): $3,083.2 Movies Made: 7 Biggest Hit:Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

House hit network television in 2004, offering a complicated cast of characters and new mysteries to untangle every week. Fans kept coming back to watch the sarcastic, brilliant, anti-social Dr. House deal with unexpected musical cases and navigate the social complexities of the hospital. Audiences grew to love House, despite and because of the numerous qualities that made him a pain for other characters to work with. Behind the scenes, House was not easy to create....

By doing whatever a spider can, Spider-Man has spun one the greatest comic book careers of all-time. With some of the best stories, coolest superpowers, and evilest villains around, superheroes don’t get any more fun than this web-slinger. That’s why it should come as no surprise that well before Robert Downey Jr. smooth talked his way onto the scene, Spider-Man was the face of Marvel. With his highly anticipated sixth movie and first solo entry into the official MCU fast approaching, Spider-Man: Homecoming promises a return to glory and an exciting new phase in superhero films....

Dopplegangers have been used in motion pictures almost from the very beginning. Oftentimes, they’ve been used successfully, in a variety of genres. Director Alfred Hitchcock thrillingly utilized the concept in Vertigo, as did Christopher Nolan in The Prestige and David Lynch in Lost Highway. The Kevin Kline presidential satire Dave employed the idea to comedic effect, as did the Spike Jonze/Nicolas Cage comedy Adaptation. Sam Rockwell helped give it a sci-fi twist in Duncan Jones’ Moon....

Some people seem to think that the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s immense success is mostly due to the superhero action that takes place in these films. While there certainly is some truth to that, since MCU fans seem to adore seeing superheroes and supervillains throw down, the reality is that these films have a lot more going for them. After all, one of the MCU’s greatest strengths is the franchise’s ability to get viewers to really care about the characters outside their various adventures....

Although radically different from the Arthur Curry fans have come to know, Aquaman first made a splash in More Fun Comics #73. He was created in 1941 by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Arthur has evolved quite a bit since then, but has always had a bit of a problem being taken seriously, due in large part to his Super Friends appearances. Don’t get us wrong, the King of the Seven Seas has his fair share of admirers, but despite multiple image overhauls over the years, Aquaman remains the butt of many jokes....

All of today’s best deals are live for Tuesday and leading the way is a series of new lows on 24-inch M1 iMac models at $199 off. That’s alongside the latest Anker iPhone accessory sale from $11 and Twelve South’s picture frame-inspired PowerPic mod Qi charger at $49. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. New 24-inch M1 iMac all-time lows at up to $199 off Apple’s new 24-inch iMac arrives with an integrated M1 processor with its sleek design including a 4K Retina display with True Tone, as well as a 1080p FaceTime camera....

Typically when a reboot is announced, many moviegoers decry Hollywood of being unoriginal and out of ideas, criticizing studio executives of being motivated more by dollar signs and brand recognition than actual creativity. And usually when a reboot is green lit, it means that the franchise is at a low point in regards to audience demand, meaning that filmmakers are toying with something that’s played out as opposed to making something new....

It’s May, which means we’re in the middle of network upfronts season, when television networks announce their upcoming slate for the fall and sometimes break a few hearts by confirming the cancellation of series that are on the bubble. While the big four broadcast networks don’t step up to the plate until next week, Cartoon Network off-shoot Adult Swim has just finished its upfront presentation, revealing two major points of interest....

Adobe’s software receives regular updates. Most of the February updates to the Creative Cloud software suite were focused on minor improvements and bug fixes, but Premiere Pro has gained some useful new features and improvements for video editors, including notch support on the new MacBook Pro. Adobe After Effects, Lightroom Classic, Audition, Media Encoder, and other apps in the Adobe Creative Suite recently received February updates, but the biggest updates – by far – came to Premiere Pro....