Spider-Man: No Way Home Storyboard Reveals Scrapped Mysterio Return

AlthoughSpider-Man: No Way Homewas released over a year ago, fans are still reeling over the fact that thethird installment inTom Holland’s version ofSpider-Manbrought back many familiar faces. Not only did the film bring backTobey MaguireandAndrew Garfield— both of whom played Peter Parker in their respective multiverses, but also notable villains likeWillem Dafoe’s Green Goblin,Thomas Haden Church’s Sandman, andAlfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus in Maguire’sSpider-Manfilms.Jamie Foxx’s Electro andRhys Ifans' Lizard from Garfield’s iteration asSpider-Manalso appeared in the film....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 489 words · Candace Stevens

Steins;Gate Has the Best Use of Time Travel in Anime

Time travel is not an underused concept in anime. Multiple shows and films have tried to pull it off to differing degrees of success. Series likeErasedandTokyo Revengersand films likeYour NameandThe Girl Who Leapt Through Timeare some well-known examples. More often than not, the ability to time travel in anime is a tool for characters to reach the necessary plot points, and in most cases that is, like a soft magic system, left largely unexplained....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1492 words · David Griffin

Stephanie Beatriz, Gabriel Iglesias & Allen Maldonado on Maya and the Three

WithMaya and the Threenow streaming on Netflix, I recently had the chance to talk to starGabriel Iglesias, Allen MaldonadoandStephanie Beatrizabout voicing their characters. During the interview, they talked about where they draw inspiration for their characters, trusting the script, how Iglesias wants merchandising based on his character and more. Maya and the Threeis one of the most stunning and impressive animated projects of the year. A fantasy epic with breathtaking visuals, a fully-fleshed world of kingdoms and gods, and also a rather emotional story of a girl taking her destiny in her own hands....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · James Garcia

Stephen King Talks Adapting Lisey’s Story for Television in New Video

The upcoming Apple TV+ seriesLisey’s Storyis rare in thatStephen King, who wrote the original story, is also writing all of the show’s episodes. In a new featurette,Stephen King: In His Own Words, the iconic writer and storyteller explains what it meant for him to return to his 2006 novel. Speaking quite emotionally about the circumstances that gave birth to the story, it is a glimpse into the mind of one of the genre’s most prolific writers....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Jason Berger

Steven Spielberg's Pentagon Papers Movie Cast Is Nuts

The full cast has been revealed for filmmakerSteven Spielberg’s highly anticipatedPentagon Papers film, previously referred to asThe Postand now titledThe Papers, and boy is it impressive. Spielberg is currently in the midst of the lengthy post-production process on his sci-fi adaptationReady Player One, opening in March 2018, and had planned on next directing the historical dramaThe Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, but a timely piece of material came his way and coalesced into a project Spielberg wanted to tackle ASAP....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 373 words · Tyler Gibson

Supergirl Season 3 Premiere Images Tease a New Threat

From the looks of these first images ofSupergirl’s Season 3 premiere, “Girl of Steel,” the show is coming back hot! Not only do we already get an introduction to new villain Reign (Odette Annabel) who is a “Worldkiller” and thus an enemy to Supergirl, but there is a new threat to National City that Kara is already embroiled against. For her part, Kara is also looking to deal with the emotional fallout from having to send Mon-El out to space, and a few of the images suggest that we might be getting a dream sequence of some kind....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Susan Sanders

The HGTV Design Trend Everyone Copied — And Now Totally Regrets

HGTVhas long been the gold standard for design inspiration, with charismatic hosts and jaw-dropping renovations shaping how millions decorate their homes. But when fans try to replicate these polished looks without the same resources or expertise, the results can be… less than picture-perfect. Take theonce-beloved modern farmhouse trend, made wildly popular byFixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines. With its shiplap walls, weathered wood, and minimalist-meets-rustic vibe, it swept across America like a design gospel....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Brooke Weber

The iPhone 15 Pro Series Revisited

The iPhone 15 Pro series marked a huge advancement in Apple’s phone lineup when it first came out in September of 2023. It set itself apart with an A17 Pro chip and a customizable Action button, adding to a user’s convenience and device’s responsiveness. The Pro camera system is a significant highlight, offering a range of capabilities including a 48MP main camera with advanced stabilization and the ability to take extremely high-resolution photos....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1543 words · Savannah Walker

The Masked Singer Results and Predictions Week 9 Episode 11

Last night’s double-elimination round ofThe Masked Singertore two more felt heads from the bodies of wealthy animals last night. Thingamajig was revealed to be NBA starVictor Oladipo, a truth I have been screaming for weeks until my throat went raw with the bloody gravel of indifferent ears. I suspect this failure weighs heavily upon him, as it may have cost him the favor ofNicole Scherzinger. The Leopard was fuckingSeal, just like I fucking said he was....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Kyle Rodriguez

The Rohan Royal Family Emerges In New 'Lord of the Rings' Funko Pops

Only a month remains untilThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimenters theaters, and three of the film’s main characters have received the Funko Pop figure treatment. Images of Helm Hammerhand, Hera, and Wulf’s Pop Vinyl figures were released, showcasing their royal glory before engaging in battle. These three characters will join the many other iconic faces in this fantasy franchise in this slowly-growing Funko Pop collection. These brand-new figures managed to capture the likeness of these animeLord of the Ringscharacters and turn them into a minimalistic, yet detailed figure form....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Jennifer Smith DDS

This Is Why Horror Movie Exorcisms Are So Scary

With the release ofThe Pope’s Exorcist, exorcisms have risen to the forefront again. Exorcisms tend to be the ultimate climax of aparanormal horror film; we spend an hour establishing the possession, collecting evidence and researching the entity, until the all-too-familiar but nonetheless frightening ritual. But the portrayal of exorcisms themselves are difficult to do, especially with extraordinary predecessors likeThe Exorcist (1973)and the more recentThe Conjuringfranchise. Aside from the anticipation, violence and effects, what truly makes an exorcism terrifying is its basis in reality....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1029 words · Connie Cooke

Tobey Maguire and Kristen Wiig's Comedy Miniseries Needs to Be Seen to Be Believed

Funny or Die’s 2014 miniseriesThe Spoils of Babyloniseverything that 2010s eraSNLwished it could have captured in a bottle. Hosted byWill Ferrell’sjaded fictional author and filmmaker Eric Jonrosh, this epic tale about two romantically attracted siblings, Cynthia (Kristen Wiig) and Devon (Tobey Maguire), and the rise and fall of their family business, is simply too good to be true. Joined byHaley Joel Osmentas their son Winston and the critically-esteemedTim Robbinsas father Jonas Morehouse, these are actors who have proven themselves both dramatically and comedically, and they bring that expertise to the table in this spoof of the popular “televised event” of the early 2010s....

August 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1605 words · Alexis Lopez

Tom Cruise's Oscar-Winning 84% Rotten Tomatoes Romantic Sports Drama Is Heading to Paramount+

Jerry Maguire,the beloved romantic sports drama starringTom Cruise, is making its way to Paramount+ on September 1. Directed byCameron Crowe, the film is a heartfelt exploration of love, ambition, and redemption.Cruise plays the titular character, a successful sports agentwho experiences a crisis of conscience, leading him to write a mission statement advocating for fewer clients and more personal attention. This act of integrity costs him his job, his fiancée, and his cushy lifestyle....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Jane Henderson