Arrow Season 5: New Trailer Assembles a New Team

Ahead ofArrow’sreturn next week, The CW dropped a brand-new trailer — and it’s the best one we’ve seen yet. The series sparked the network’s small-screen universe of DC heroes, but it’s since been watered downed with a focus on the supernatural, including the magically minded Damian Darhk and Ra’s Al Ghul’s Lazarus Pit. The cast and crew have been teasing a return to the elements that made season 1 great — in other words, laying off the superhuman theatrics, and focusing instead on character drama, and vigilante and psychological warfare....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Jerry Malone

Avatar 2: Stephen Lang Reveals Quaritch Will Return

With the death of his character, Colonel Miles Quaritch, inAvatar, many were surprised to learn thatStephen Langwould be returning to the role in the upcoming sequel. With so much anticipation and speculation forAvatar: The Way of Watercontinuing to escalate, the actor revealed more details about his return to the character, now with a new upgrade, in an exclusive withEmpire Magazine. The villain, who was killed in the first film after receiving two arrows to the chest, will be returning in the sequel as a Recombinant, which are avatar clones that hold the memories of human soldiers....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Traci Larson

Before ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ This Must-See Steamy Anne Hathaway Performance Should Be Your Next Watch

You’re not alone if you’ve spent the last few days refreshing your feed, hoping fora glimpse ofMeryl Streepin a silver boborAnne Hathawayback in her Andy Sachs heels.The Devil Wears Prada 2is officially happening, and nostalgia has us in a headlock. It’s not just the iconic coats and cutting one-liners we’re hungry for — it’s that gleaming sense of transformation, of watchingHathaway’s Andyturn from a fumbling intern to someone who knows how to walk into a room like she owns it....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Emily Rivera

Crosshair’s Return Makes ‘The Bad Batch’ an Even Better Show

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’. After two seasons of the titular squad adjusting to their new life under the Empire,Star Wars: The Bad BatchSeason 3 throws in the wrench of a new member…or an old member. Originally, the squad consisted of four clones: Hunter, Wrecker, Tech, and Crosshair (all voiced byDee Bradley Baker). Then, in theirStar Wars: The Clone WarsSeason 7 introduction, the newly rescued Echo joined the team of misfits....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1163 words · Brian Mason

Does Blake Lively Really Surf in 'The Shallows'?

Upon its release in 2016,The Shallowssolidified itself as one of the better modern-day creature features. The film, which starsBlake Livelyin the lead role, and as the only character for the majority of the movie (aside from her razor-toothed stalker), follows a woman named Nancy (Lively) who travels to a secluded beach in search of solace as she grieves the loss of her mother. But her pleasant day of surfing quickly turns into a nightmare when she finds herself in the middle of a Great White Shark’s feeding ground....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Samuel Richards

Elon Musk Buys Twitter for $44 Billion

After serious negotiations with Twitter’s board, what seemed inevitable has finally come to fruition.Elon Muskis now the owner of the social media giant as both sides agreed to a massive $44 billion deal to cede control of the company to him. With the buyout, Twitter will transfer to being a privately owned company, joining The Washington Post and Time as just the latest in a string of media outlets to be snapped up by wealthy elites....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Troy Wilson

Every 'Thunderbolts*' Character, Ranked by How Likely They Are To Die

Now thatCaptain America: Brave New Worldhas hit theaters,MCUfans can begin speculating on what will happen in the nextMarvelfilm, the team-up adventureThunderbolts*. With a tone similar to that of the DC Comics teamThe Suicide Squad, the film will follow a ragtag group of antiheroes banding together to execute dangerous missions for the US government. Because of the nature of the set-up and the mayhem promised, excited movie-goers are left wonderingnot only which buthow manyheroes will die....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1470 words · Philip Morales

Francis Ford Coppola Denies Reports of Chaos on Megalopolis Production

It seemed likeFrancis Ford Coppola’s self-financed passion projectMegalopoliswasin major peril yesterdayfollowing a report that the production had descended into “chaos.” Things looked grim with the loss of a number of key creatives aboard the film as well as the resignation of the art department and the jettison of the VFX team. One person that’s not worried about the film, however, is Coppola himself.Deadlinerecently published a response from the legendary director in which he vehemently disputed the notion thatMegalopolishad fallen into disarray....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · Zachary Johnson

Gene Simmons Did Not Rock As a Judge on 'DWTS'

Dancing With the Starsbegan airing in 2005, and remains at its peak. Pairing celebrity competitors with professional dancers so they can grow together as viewers vote to keep their favorites in the competition from week to week has proved a successful strategy for ABC.Part of the strength of the series is the panel of judges critiquing the contestants to help them to improve. Those who listen to the judges and apply their criticism of technique and form each week, tend to see their scores grow and the number of fans voting for them increases their chances of winningthe reality competition....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Kimberly Ortiz

Hannibal: Bryan Fuller and Hugh Dancy on Netflix, Season 4 and More

One of my favorite series ofthe past decadeis Bryan Fuller’sHannibal. The amazing TV show was adapted from theThomas Harrisbooks withMads Mikkelsenplaying serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter andHugh Dancyplaying FBI special investigator Will Graham. While most shows are easy to describe and fit neatly into a box like a procedural, sitcom, or drama, over the course of the three seasons it aired on NBC,Hannibalconsistently defied expectations and did things I never thought you could do on network TV....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 319 words · Steven Adkins

How 'Kalki 2898 AD' Combines Science Fiction and Hindu Mythology

A historic science fiction epic is on the horizon withKalki 2898 AD, which will mark one of India’s most expensive feature films and one of its first proper space operas. However, make no mistake,Kalki 2898 ADis no mereStar Warsknock-off. What sets the new feature apart from other space operas is how it combines a high-concept sci-fi world with established mythology from the Hindu religion, and that unique union is something thatdirectorNag Ashwinreally wanted to explore....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Amber Bright

Jennifer Lawrence to Star in Die, My Love With Martin Scorsese Producing

It’s been a slow few years forJennifer Lawrence. Once taking on roles left and right, the Academy Award-winning actress slowed down a bit over the last few years, setting aside more time for herself and for her own mental wellbeing. Luckily for us, it seems as though theDon’t Look Upstar is putting herself back in the game in a big way. An incredible talent in any genre she steps into, Lawrence has three projects on the table, with one preparing to release this week....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Keith Long

Joe and Anthony Russo on Stan Lee and Shooting His Infinity War Cameo

During our recent screening ofAvengers: Infinity War, directorsJoe and Anthony Russofielded a bunch of questions from Marvel fans. One such question had to do with the late, great Marvel Comics iconStan Lee, who sadlypassed awayearlier this month. While Lee’s legacy will live on in his comics creations and the millions of fans he’s inspired over the decades, his performances on the big screen will also live on thanks to his many MCU cameos....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Katherine Madden