While he was, at one time, one of the most popular members of the Teen Titans, DC Comics saw something special in Cyborg and promoted him to the Justice League in the New 52. That is a home that he maintains in both the DC Rebirth storyline, the animated movies, and the current DC shared movie universe. Of course, for fans who loved him in the Teen Titans, there is still the Cyborg who appears in Teen Titans Go!...
Disaster movies are one of the most unique kinds of films, so many different types of stories can be told around how humanity reacts to impending doom. The only thing linking disaster movies together is that there has to be a huge threat coming. The best disaster movies have an awesome combination of heart plus intense visuals that make you feel the scale of the disaster that is approaching. There is something incredibly uplifting about seeing the triumph of man against almost certain destruction....
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A Quiet Place’s Oscar campaign has apparently already begun. John Krasinski’s horror film was a huge critical and commercial success when it hit theaters this past April - earning an astounding 95 percent score on review-aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes - turning the small-budget flick into a blockbuster hit. So, it isn’t surprising that it’s considered to have awards potential. The film marked Krasinski’s first foray into horror/thriller, and he’s already begun work on A Quiet Place 2 with producer Andrew Form....
For Avengers 4 to truly be the endgame of the first decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it needs to conclude with the Infinity Stones going away. The six ancient power sources embodying the concepts of Space, Time, the Soul, the Mind, Power, and Reality have been omnipresent since the early years of the MCU, serving as plot devices, MacGuffans, and deus ex machinas depending on what each particular movie required....
Michael Caine has been one of the most respected and popular actors in the business for decades now. He is a welcome presence in any film adding life and gravitas to every film he is a part of. While the material doesn’t always live up to his level of skill, he has built a truly incredible filmography. From massive blockbusters to quiet dramas, Caine’s versatility is always impressive. He has worked with some amazing filmmakers throughout his career and been in some of the most popular films around....
The lovable and ageless Paul Rudd has had steady work on the silver screen for a long time. He has always been pretty well known and popular, appearing in countless iconic roles, but his role in Marvel’s Ant-Man has made him even more of a widely known and recognizable star. From I Love You, Man to The Fundamentals of Caring Paul Rudd has had various roles where he’s allowed himself to work on both his comedic and dramatic acting....
There is no end to the Easter eggs, foreshadowing, and secret theories found inside Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Whedon has said that he planned the series out years in advance. However, he has also mentioned that he would go back and rewatch old episodes to find things that he could call back to, creating foreshadowing after the fact. With so much complexity, it’s no wonder that a whole host of interesting fan theories have cropped up around the beloved show....
When A New Hope debuted way back in 1977, most of the actors were unknown. Harrison who? But as the series moved on, the actors became stars and it became fun to hide people in the background – and even the foreground. Star Warsmovies, starting way back with The Empire Strikes Back, have been filled with cameos. They run the gamut superstar actors hidden behind makeup to hiding in the background and up-and-comers giving their careers a quiet little boost to behind-the-scenes stars getting a brief chance to shine on the big screen and directors jumping in front of the camera to actors hiding behind it....
In the Golden Age of television, the pressure to keep viewers tuning in has significantly increased the amount of early character exits on the small screen. Whether it’s purely for plot-driven reasons or it’s because an actor has become insufferable on set, no one is safe when it comes to being ended in a devastating fashion. Unfortunately, that means that many of Hollywood’s talented TV performers are rarely heard from again, peaking at an early point in their careers before disappearing completely....
Love is in the air, even in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Almost all movies have some type of love story-line being acted out on screen, and superhero flicks are no exception. When superheroes aren’t out saving the world, some of them have found time to have a loving relationship. Over the years there have been several iconic superhero relationships. Lois Lane and Superman and Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson may be some of the most iconic but this doesn’t even begin to touch the tip of the iceberg for how many superhero relationships there are....
There are currently seven-hundred and forty episodes of Star Trek in existence as of the time of writing, with thirteen Star Trek movies that have also been produced across the lifespan of the franchise. This is to say nothing of the numerous Star Trek projects that were canceled at various stages of development, as well as the ones that are currently in production, like the recently announced TV show that will star Jean-Luc Picard....
Professional wrestling is a unique mix of stunts, showmanship, soap opera storylines, and big characters. Even the most hardcore fans will admit that pro wrestling can be ridiculous at times. Wrestling requires a hefty suspension of disbelief, but once you’re past that, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had and the inherent ridiculousness of the product becomes part of the fun. While there are still those who look down their nose at “sports entertainment,” WWE fans know that the company can create some genuinely compelling narratives that keep them glued to their televisions....
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Is there anything better than the relationship between a man — or woman — and their beloved dog? If there is, most dog owners would be hard-pressed to think of what it could be. Many of us enjoy every aspect of a dog-centric existence, from caring for our favorite furry friends to keeping track of their many quirks and preferences. Even though the dog in Netflix series It’s Bruno! is used as more of a plot device than a character in his own right (as any dog owner knows, dogs have well-developed personalities of their own), his owner Malcolm spends almost every waking minute with him....
With the conclusion of the universally-acclaimed Game of Thrones series, fans will be left nostalgic with many breathtaking aspects of this show’s production in mind. From fantasy elements such as dragons, red priestesses, and the Children of the Forest to true-to-life themes such as romance, politics and social hierarchy, this show presented viewers with an array of content paralleled to none. Even for those who did not follow this series out of appreciation for the finer details, this series remained just as binge-worthy due to its breathtaking visuals, particularly those featured in battle scenes....
CBS has found unexpected success in the past couple of years by releasing Star Trek spin-offs on their All Access streaming service. Discovery was their first big success, while the more niche Short Treks has offered a kind of Love, Death & Robots format for Star Trek fans. So far, they’re developing a Picard series with Patrick Stewart, a Philippa Georgiou series with Michelle Yeoh, an adult animated series about the forgotten low-level crew members from a Rick and Morty writer, and a children’s animated series for Nickelodeon....
The one thing for certain that a time traveler from 2007 will find same in 2019 is fans asking for Rush Hour 4 to finally be released. We’ve been teased time and again of the possibility of the fourth installment of the franchise, only to be left waiting all this long. With talk increasing since last year of a potential Rush Hour 4, we’ve already prepared our wish list of the things we want to see in this part....
In an age where Wendy’s 4-for-$4 deal can be described, without irony, as “pretty much the best thing ever” in a tweet that Wendy’s use in its TV advertising, it’s good to have the Guinness World Records on our side. Guinness cares not for your claims of “awesomeness” unless you can back it up with good old, hard, cold numbers. But as it happens, 2015 really did see a few moments in movies and TV that were genuinely, verifiably record-shattering....
In Hollywood, there are often actors who are typecast. Certain actors or actresses will find themselves consistently positioned as the leads in romantic comedies. Other men will be repeatedly cast as the bulky action heroes. And some will always find themselves in the role of the aloof parent in a slapstick comedy. But sometimes, actors get the opportunity to “play against their type” – to try something a bit different. And often, those roles are extremely memorable....
