• The Mandalorian's Breakthrough VFX Explained

    With its simple narrative and retro-futuristic western aesthetic, The Mandalorian represents a bright spot in the modern Star Wars landscape. However, you may not know that the flagship Disney+ series also represents the bleeding edge of production technology, too.

    By Meg Bucholtz February 18th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Triss Merigold From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    In November 2018, British actress Anna Shaffer was announced for the role of Triss Merigold on Netflix's The Witcher. No matter what the Witcher team chose to do with the character for the show, one thing is undeniable: the actress who plays her looks familiar. Here's where you've seen her before.

    By Natasha Lavender February 18th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Umbrella Academy Has No Cell Phones

    Since debuting in early 2019, Netflix's unconventional superhero series The Umbrella Academy has become the talk of the town. Fans have heavily discussed its story, its characters, and its style — and have even started to question why cell phones don't seem to exist in the series' universe.

    By Patrick Phillips February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Netflix Has A Valentine's Gift For People Without A Subscription

    Netflix wants non-subscribers to fall in love. In a video posted to the streamer's Twitter, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo — the stars of the hit Netflix original movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before — announced that those without a subscription are now able to watch the flick for free.

    By Mike Floorwalker February 13th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Jason Statham Isn't In Fast And Furious 9

    The latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise will be minus one Shaw. Jason Statham, who portrays Deckard Shaw in the high-octane franchise, will be sitting out the upcoming ninth film, titled F9 — but the reason has more to do with logistics than anything else.

    By Mike Floorwalker February 12th, 2020 Read More
  • The Hidden Story Fans Are Missing In The Witcher

    You can learn a lot about a person from the way they fight, and in a new featurette for Netflix's The Witcher, fans discover who series hero Geralt truly is through a clash of swords. The scene makes up a hidden story fans have missed on The Witcher, and reveals a core part of Geralt's season 1 arc.

    By Abbey White February 11th, 2020 Read More
  • All The Disney+ MCU Rumors And Spoilers Leaked So Far

    Marvel has shrouded its plans for the Disney+ streaming service in their customary secrecy, but we've already gotten a pretty good peek at some of the shows in development. Here's what we know so far — and a detailed rundown of all the rumors that have surfaced about these upcoming series.

    By Michileen Martin February 4th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Dahj/Soji From Star Trek: Picard Looks So Familiar

    The CBS All Access series Star Trek: Picard leans into intrigue from the outset, and at the heart of its mystery is an enigmatic woman named Dahj and her twin Soji, both portrayed by Isa Briones. If you're having trouble putting your finger on where you've seen her before, we're here to help.

    By Mike Floorwalker January 30th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Umbrella Academy Movie Was Cancelled

    It's hard to imagine that The Umbrella Academy wasn't always meant to be a TV series, but believe it or not, the adaptation of the comic book was originally intended to become a movie. Of course, that film never happened, and we know the reason why.

    By Robin Burks January 28th, 2020 Read More
  • What Critics Are Saying About Star Trek: Picard

    Star Trek: Picard has engaged on CBS All Access with its first episode, but with the first several installments having been screened for critics, they're already putting pen to paper (or the digital equivalent) to offer up their assessments of the series. Let's take a look at what they're saying.

    By Meg Bucholtz January 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witcher Showrunner Shares Original Pitch From 2017

    The Witcher's showrunner Lauren Hissrich spends a surprising amount of time on the subreddit dedicated to the Netflix show, interacting with the fandom. Recently, she posted a screenshot of her original pitch as submitted to Netflix brass in 2017 in hopes of getting the show greenlit for production.

    By Meg Bucholtz January 27th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Nilfgaard Armor Is So Ugly On The Witcher

    They say that clothes make the man, and now fans finally know what the distinctive Nilfgardiaan armor from The Witcher says about the southern kingdom's army. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich recently explained the thought process behind the warrior-wear that some fans found incredibly ugly.

    By Abbey White January 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Why Disney+ Put Obi-Wan Kenobi On Hold

    The Disney+ series centered on Obi-Wan Kenobi is an Obi-Wan Ke-no-go — at least for now. Pre-production on the series has been put on hold as the Mouse House and Lucasfilm are reportedly searching for a new writer. Apparently, the scripts furnished by scribe Hossein Amini were deemed unsatisfactory.

    By Mike Floorwalker January 24th, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason So Many Fans Hate Pogo On The Umbrella Academy

    He suffered one of the more brutal deaths on the first season of Netflix's superhero series The Umbrella Academy — and some fans believe the brilliant chimpanzee Pogo (voiced with soulful sincerity by Adam Godley) got what he deserved. But what's the reason for all the Pogo hate?

    By Patrick Phillips January 22nd, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Cabin From The Umbrella Academy Looks So Familiar

    Close to the end of The Umbrella Academy season 1, several of the characters head to a remote cabin in the woods. It's this innocuous building that caught Netflix users' attention: this very same cozy cabin has appeared in a distinctly un-cozy movie, plus a few other series.

    By Natasha Lavender January 17th, 2020 Read More
  • The Witcher Scene That Means More Than You Think

    As The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich began adapting the high-fantasy world, she was sure to leave some room for an obvious nod or two to those who entered the fabled world through their consoles. Here's the scene in the Netflix series that means more than you think.

    By Abbey White January 14th, 2020 Read More
  • Why We're Worried About The Future Of The Umbrella Academy

    As we anxiously await the season 2 premiere of Netflix's latest comic book adaptation The Umbrella Academy, there are already a lot of questions concerning the possibility of additional seasons. Here's why we're worried about the future of The Umbrella Academy.

    By Patrick Phillips January 9th, 2020 Read More
  • Why The Cast Of The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    The Witcher features a stellar cast, and there’s no doubt that fans have recognized some of the show's phenomenal actors but, despite their best efforts, can't quite place them. So let's glance over these performers' past accomplishments and figure out why the cast of The Witcher looks so familiar.

    By Morgana Santilli January 6th, 2020 Read More
  • Disney+ Just Removed All These Movies And Fans Are Upset

    What gives, Mickey? Disney+ subscribers awoke on New Year's Day to find that the spanking-new streamer with less than two months of availability under its belt had removed several movies from its library. Needless to say, these subscribers were less than pleased.

    By Mike Floorwalker January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • Why Zola From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    Fans of Netflix's The Witcher likely recognized Anna-Louise Plowman, who portrays Zola, the woman who rescues and tries to adopt Freya Allan's Ciri. Though her part on The Witcher was a relatively brief one, Plowman is no stranger to roles on popular TV series. Here's where you've seen her before.

    By Natasha Lavender January 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Ending Of The Witcher Explained

    Netflix's The Witcher delivers on its promise of high-fantasy monster hunting, but it's not always easy to follow. If you made it to the end of the first season and feel a little lost, it's not your fault. Here's what you need to know.

    By Christopher Gates January 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • Why Stregobor From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    There are more than a few actors in The Witcher's supporting cast that are sure to be familiar to viewers — chief among them Lars Mikkelsen, who portrays the conflicted dark wizard/illusionist Stregobor on the hit Netflix series. Here's why he looks so familiar.

    By Patrick Phillips January 1st, 2020 Read More
  • Why Ciri From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    Freya Allan's role as Princess Ciri on Netflix's The Witcher is undoubtedly the breakout moment of her career. At only 18, Allan's only just getting started, but she already had some good luck even before landing this major gig. Here's where you may have seen her before.

    By Meg Bucholtz December 31st, 2019 Read More
  • The Most Watched Netflix Movie Of 2019 Is Not What You Think

    Netflix has revealed its top movie of 2019... and it's probably not the one you think. In a year in which the streamer fielded original films from Martin Scorsese and Michael Bay, its most popular movie was Murder Mystery, starring Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler.

    By Mike Floorwalker December 31st, 2019 Read More
  • The Real Reason The Witcher's Horse Is Named Roach

    Within the world of The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia's relationship to his steed is quite well-known. But why exactly has the gruff and imposing monster-slayer given his best (and at times only) friend the name Roach? Here are the reasons.

    By Abbey White December 31st, 2019 Read More