This Iconic Moment in ‘The Godfather’ Was Never Supposed to Happen

It’s one of the most memorable opening sequences in one of the most iconic movies of all-time. After the crooning of some mournful, luscious instruments (courtesy ofcomposerNino Rota),Francis Ford Coppola’s magnum opusThe Godfatheropens with a single, tight close-up. For the next two minutes, actorSalvatore Corsittounveils a monologue as undertaker Amerigo Bonasera while the camera slowly pulls out to reveal its position of watchful judgment behind another man’s shoulder. For new viewers, the tension is immediate and almost unbearable....

August 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Kathy Dickerson

This Year's 'Doctor Who' Proms Will Be Hosted by Catherine Tate

ForDoctor Whofans that listen to the scores ofMurray Goldas often as they do artists likeChappell RoanandTaylor Swift, and also the ones that are still eagerly awaiting the series 10 soundtrack, theDoctor WhoProms is an event to attend. This year, it was announced by composer Murray Gold that Donna Noble herself,Catherine Tate, would be hosting theDoctor WhoProms. This year’s proms is Monday, August 26 at the Royal Albert Hall with Tate hosting the event....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Donald Johnston

Watchmen Finale Photos Tease Angela, Lady Trieu, and Adrian Veidt

Ahead of theWatchmenfinale this Sunday, HBO has released a batch of new photos that show… something and nothing at all, at the same time. Many are wondering how in the worldDamon Lindelofand Co. are going to wrap this story up in a single hour, and these images offer the tiniest tease of what to expect. Everyone looks concerned, but none more thanRegina King’s Angela Abar, who last we saw had just witnessed the love of her life Doctor Manhattan zapped away to places unknown....

August 26, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Cheryl Harrison

Ways To Make Your iPhone 15 Battery Last Longer

Is your iPhone 15 battery dying too fast? Many iPhone 15 users feel frustrated when their battery drains quickly during the day.You can make your iPhone 15 battery last longer by adjusting screen brightness, using Wi-Fi instead of cellular data, and turning off unnecessary features like widgets and Live Activities. Battery life matters for everyone who relies on their phone throughout the day. Simple changes like keeping your iPhone face down when not in use cansave powerbecause the screen won’t light up with notifications....

August 26, 2025 · 13 min · 2728 words · Luke Johnson

Weekend Box Office: The LEGO Movie 2 Doesn't Connect

This year is off to asuh-lowwwstart, my friends. January’s big breadwinner wasM. Night Shyamalan’sGlass, which has yet to hit $100 million domestically. ButThe LEGO Movie 2: The Second Partwas supposed to bring balance to the box office as the year’s first franchise film. Alas, the animated sequel directed byMike Mitchelland written byChris MillerandPhil Lorddebuted to $34.4 million, well below the expected $50-55 million range. This likely comes down to LEGO fatigue at the movie theater, a sentence that would make absolutely no sense six years ago....

August 26, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Elizabeth Vaughan

What Does A Refurbished iPad Mean? Understanding Certified Pre-Owned Tablets

When shopping for an iPad, you might encounter the term “refurbished.” A refurbished iPad is one that has been previously owned and then returned to a manufacturer or vendor for various reasons. After return, it undergoes rigorous testing, repairs, and certification to ensure it meets quality standards. This process often includes the replacement of batteries and outer shells, especially when done by Apple, ensuring that the device functions as well as a new one....

August 26, 2025 · 4 min · 719 words · Perry Dunn

Why Doesn't Harrison Ford's Red Hulk Speak in 'Captain America: Brave New World'? The Answer May Surprise You

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World. One of the most significant transformations inCaptain America: Brave New Worldis that of President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) into the monstrous Red Hulk, the climactic moment of the film that sets up the David vs. Goliath showdown between the giant andAnthony Mackie’sSam Wilson. However, unlike previous Hulk iterations, this version of Ross does not speak — a creative decision that directorJulius Onahsays was a point of debate behind the scenes, as he explained to Collider’sSteve Weintraub....

August 26, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Ryan Rose

World of Warships Advent Calendar Heralds Holiday Update

Today, developer and publisher Wargaming announced details of its next two holiday updates forWorld of Warships, the widely popular, free-to-play naval combat game. Update 0.9.11 launches today, while update 0.9.12 is scheduled to go live later this month. More details from the press release follow below: The “Season of Giving” starts with the Advent calendar. Running from December 1st to December 24th, players will receive daily random bundles from the Armory and can open cards each day to claim their present, as well as personal quests....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Terry Smith

‘Barry’s Final Season Was Always Setting Up This Dark Punchline

Editor’s Note: The below contains major spoilers for the series finale of Barry.“Oh, wow.” The final words of the ruthless killer turned mediocre actor turned delusional father Barry Berkman (Bill Hader) inBarrywere both his funniest and a precursor to the show’s best and darkest punchline yet. After being shot once in the chest by his former acting teacher and friend Gene Cousineau (Henry Winkler) right as he was pledging to turn himself in, he fell into a chair before looking up just in time to utter one last line reading before getting shot through the head....

August 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Michele Giles

‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Co-Creators Tease “Magical” Season 2 With Some Big Surprises

There has been a significant rise in the number of animated series on offer on streaming giant, Netflix, with the prospect of more coming in the future. One of its most exciting offerings in recent times isBlue Eye Samurai, which premiered on the platform in 2023. While attending the Anime Expo 2025, Netflix offered a wide range of insight into several of its animated productions, includingBeastars,Record of Ragnarok III,Sakamoto Days, and the aforementionedBlue Eye Samurai....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Wendy Griffin

‘The Blacklist’ Sets Date for Supersized Series Finale

Looks like we’ve come to the end of the list,The Blacklistthat is. That’s right, NBC has set an air date for the impending series finale and has adjusted the series' schedule.The series is in the middle of airing its tenth and final season. The series currently airs on Sundays at 10:00 PM. Episode 14 of Season 10 will air on Sunday, August 06, 2025, at 10:00 PM. But after that episode, the schedule will shift so that new episodes air on Thursdays at 8:00 and 9:00 PM....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 437 words · Timothy Hunt

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Review: Din Djarin Is on a Path of Redemption

After an extended absence,The Mandalorianhas finally returned with its exhilarating Season 3 premiere, which sees Din Djarin (voiced byPedro Pascal) picking up where things left off inThe Book of Boba Fett. If you skipped histwo-episode arc in the spin-off series, fear not: the premiere brings you back up to speed. Drawing a parallel to Din’s own spiritual journey, and existence as an unwilling apostate, the episode—aptly titled “The Apostate”— opens on Concordia with a young member of the cult taking his vows....

August 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Adrian Clay

’Barbie’s Escapades Include an Existential Trip to the Human World

Greta Gerwig’sBarbieis one of the most anticipated films of the summer, but not much is known regarding one specific plot element from the upcoming comedy. While Barbie (Margot Robbie) has always lived in a perfect world, in the movie, she will be forced to confront the human world, which is already filled with plenty of problems of its own. During a recent interview the actress had withVogue, it was revealed that the reason why Barbie leaves her beautiful village is because she begins to wonder about her own mortality....

August 26, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Cameron Mccormick