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Amazon Prime (1)

  • Amazon Prime: Everything Coming In April 2019

    April is a massive month for Hollywood. It's also a huge time of year for streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video​, which is beefing up its content slate with fantastic films and television shows to tide you over as you wait to see the next big movie in theaters.

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Comics (2)

  • The Untold Truth Of Pepper Potts

    Tony Stark's erstwhile assistant Pepper Potts has become one of the most recognizable figures in the MCU. But Pepper Potts is a pretty unlikely pick for that honor. Here's the long and winding history of Pepper Potts.

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DC (9)

  • How Jared Leto Got Ripped To Play The Joker And Morbius

    For the iconic role of the Joker in Suicide Squad, Leto got into incredible shape and focused on building serious muscle definition. Now, he's hitting the gym again to get ready to star as the title character in the upcoming Spider-Man spinoff film, Morbius.

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  • Why The New Joker Movie Will Blow You Away In 2019

    Only one thing is certain: this isn't going to be any old superhero film. Joker has ideas and ambitions that are totally new and untested, and we're willing to bet they'll impress. Here are all the reasons to get hyped about this brand new take on the Dark Knight's greatest nemesis.

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  • What The Karate Kid Cast Looks Like Today

    Whether they were Cobra Kai bullies or Daniel's inner circle, each member of the Karate Kid cast gave something to the production that helped make it a classic. Here's a look at what the stars of the film have been up to over the years, and what they look like today.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Things In Shazam! You Only Notice As An Adult

    There are definitely elements in the Shazam! that kids might simply blow right past on their way to experiencing the superhero spectacle and the heart of the family story, while adult superhero fans are still turning those ideas over in their heads.

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  • Joker Teaser Trailer Has A Batman Villain Easter Egg

    Riddle us this: If you combed through the first teaser trailer for Joaquin Phoenix's Joker film, would you spot the hidden nod to another famous Batman villain? After Warner Bros. unleashed fresh Joker footage on Wednesday, fans have noticed what could be an Easter egg for the Riddler.

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  • The Fiery Debate Over Joaquin Phoenix And Heath Ledger As Joker

    When Warner Bros. dropped the first teaser trailer for director Todd Phillips' Joker movie, the internet lit aflame as fans sparked a fiery debate over which actor is the better Joker: The Dark Knight's Heath Ledger or the brand-new Clown Prince of Crime, Joaquin Phoenix.

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  • Small Details You Missed In The Joker Trailer

    The first trailer for Todd Phillips' Joker has arrived, and the Joaquin Phoenix-led origin story looks — in a word — terrifying. Here are some of the small details you may have missed in one of the most interesting trailers of the year so far.

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Disney+ (5)

  • WandaVision: Star Elizabeth Olsen Dishes Details On Disney+ Series

    Marvel Studios is keeping mum about its five-year MCU plan, but the company has been open about its upcoming TV endeavors. One such show is WandaVision, centered on Scarlet Witch and Vision. Actress Elizabeth Olsen recently chatted with Variety to offer additional insight into the Disney+ project.

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  • Hulk/She-Hulk Series Rumored To Be In Development At Disney+

    A new Green Goliath may be on the way to the MCU. An inside source familiar with the situation has disclosed that Marvel Studios has begun development on a Hulk/She-Hulk team-up series for Disney+, according to We Got This Covered​. Mark Ruffalo is expected to reprise his role.

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  • Hawkeye Series Under Way At Disney+

    The most underrated Avenger is getting his very own show. Sources close to the Walt Disney Company relayed to Variety on Wednesday that the House of Mouse has put into development a limited series all about Hawkeye. Jeremy Renner will star on the show, set to premiere on Disney+.

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  • New Lion King Trailer Reveals More Familiar Faces

    Hail to the king — and the other talking animals in the kingdom he rules. Walt Disney Studios has unraveled a brand-new trailer for the forthcoming Lion King remake, this time showing off familiar faces fans know and love (and fear, in one particular case) from the '90s animated classic.

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  • Monsters, Inc. Disney+ Series Scores Film's Original Voice Actors

    Disney announced Tuesday that the Monsters, Inc. spin-off series headed to Disney+ is in the works. Entitled Monsters at Work, the series has tapped original Monsters, Inc. voice actors John Goodman, Billy Crystal, John Ratzenberger, Jennifer Tilly, and Bob Peterson to reprise their roles.

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Exclusives (3)

  • Avengers: Endgame's 5 Best And 5 Worst Things

    Avengers: Endgame certainly delivers as a capstone to what came before it, but it's far from perfect. Considering the immense pressure the Russo brothers were under to put a bow on Marvel's historic big-screen Avengers run, there were bound to be a few rough edges and loose ends.

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  • The Best Netflix Arrivals Of May 2019

    There's always something coming and going on Netflix every month, but May 2019 just might be one of the best months yet. The streaming giant is focusing the month on original films and series rather than licensed content, premiering a heaping handful of brand new titles and returning series alike.

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  • The Worst Casting Choices In The MCU

    You can't win 'em all, it turns out, even when you've managed to get Oscar winners to don tights and talk to bloodthirsty CGI raccoons. Here are the worst offenders, the total disasters, the hugely bungled casting choices of the MCU. Try not to cringe too hard.

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Fantasy Movies (2)

  • Small Hellboy Details You Missed

    Fans have been waiting years to find out which new twists would be added to the story by the new creative team for the rebooted franchise. We're gritting our teeth, dusting off our tomes of Hellboy history, and casting a spell of blood magic to bring you all the small details you missed in Hellboy.

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HBO Max (3)

  • HBO Takes Immediate Action After Trump's Game Of Thrones Tweet

    The President of the United States is in some hot water... with HBO. In conjunction with Attorney General Bill Barr's press conference spinning the release of the redacted Mueller report, Donald Trump took to Twitter with a Game of Thrones-inspired image that quickly drew the ire of the cabler.

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  • HBO Now: Everything Coming In April 2019

    April 2019 is the month on HBO millions of fans have been waiting for. In the middle of April, the final season of Game of Thrones premieres. But that isn't the only thing viewers should get excited about — there are dozens of amazing films and television series hitting HBO Now this month.

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Hulu (1)

  • Hulu: Everything Coming In April 2019

    Spring has sprung, and so have a ton of films and television shows on Hulu​'s content slate.The streamer has announced its full line-up of movies and series that will be available to queue up and tuck into in April 2019 — from A Quiet Place to Practical Magic to The Seven Year Itch and more.

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Marvel (16)

  • Why Iron Man Could Be More Important To Avengers 4 Than You Think

    Who's more likely to be in the middle of the final battle against Thanos than the man who launched the entire MCU? Of course we're talking about Tony Stark. His ego is as big as his ability to save the day (most of the time), and they'll both undoubtedly have a central role in Avengers 4.

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  • Will Captain America Die In Avengers 4?

    While we wait for official Avengers 4 news from the notoriously tight-lipped crew at Marvel, here's a look at why Captain America is crucial to the outcome of the war against Thanos — and whether he'll still be standing when those end credits roll.

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  • The Real Reason Bucky Wasn't Given Captain America's Shield

    So Captain America gives up his shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame. But why didn't he give it to Bucky Barnes? The Winter Soldier is a great candidate to take up the mantle of Captain America, but Steve Rogers picked someone else. Here's why Bucky didn't get Captain America's shield.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • Superfan Sees Captain Marvel 116 Times To Break World Record

    There are Marvel die-hards, and then there is Steve Ruppel. The Wisconsin man recently shattered a world record by verifiably attending no fewer than 116 screenings of Captain Marvel. He only needed 104 to break the record, but apparently tacked on the extra dozen viewings just for good measure.

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  • Marvel's The Eternals Casts Train To Busan Star Ma Dong-Seok

    Marvel Studios is continuing to build up its roster for The Eternals, now tapping South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok to star in the ensemble film. Known for his role in the zombie apocalypse action-thriller Train to Busan, Ma Dong-seok joins Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani on the cast list.

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  • Why The Incredible Hulk 2 Never Happened

    After The Incredible Hulk, why was this classic character sidelined until Avengers rolled around four years later, only to follow that up with little more than a long series of cameos and supporting roles? Why did we never get to see The Incredible Hulk 2? Let's break it down.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • That's What's Up: The Strange Deaths Of Captain America

    Pretty much any comic book character who's been around for awhile has "died" at least once, and with decades of superhero adventures, Captain America is no exception. In fact, unlike a lot of characters who've been through that revolving door of resurrection, death is one of Cap's defining features.

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  • Small Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Details You Missed

    Tom Holland's version of Marvel's marquee webslinger is coming back in a big way, trotting the globe like you've never seen him before. How's the wall-crawler going to handle being so out of his element? Let's break it down with the details you missed in Spider-Man: Far From Home's first trailer.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • Ways Hulk Can Kill Thanos

    Avengers: Infinity War left a lot of dangling questions. Among the most important: where was the Hulk? The big green guy all but abandoned Bruce Banner in the battle against Thanos. Was his absence just build-up for an Endgame triumph?

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  • Will Thanos Die In Endgame?

    Thanos and death are inexorably linked, but the question of whether he'll meet his demise in Avengers: Endgame isn't as clear as it may seem. There are plenty of reasons we could see his nihilistic life come to an end in Endgame, but there are also some good arguments that we probably won't.

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  • What To Expect For Marvel Phase 4

    We're already asking the question that's going to be on everyone's mind once the credits roll on Endgame: what's next? Only time will tell, but like Doctor Strange, we've looked through 14,000,000 possible futures for the MCU, and have a few ideas on what we might see in Phase Four.

    By Chris Sims Read More
  • Kumail Nanjiani In Talks For Marvel's The Eternals

    The third phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't officially ended, and already studio executives are mapping out plans for one of the biggest films of the franchise's fourth phase. Those plans apparently include Kumail Nanjiani, who is in talks to star in The Eternals.

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  • Captain Marvel Passes $1 Billion At Global Box Office

    Your Captain is speaking, and she has some huge news to share. Captain Marvel, the Brie Larson-led superhero film that soared into theaters less than a month ago as of this writing, has officially passed the $1 billion benchmark at the global office. To date, it has earned $1.0026 billion.

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  • Why Thanos Should Fear Iron Man The Most

    He was the one who started it all. Will he be the one to end it? While many fans are speculating that a heavyweight hero like Hulk or Captain Marvel will be the one to ultimately bring down the Mad Titan, there are numerous reasons why Thanos should fear Iron Man the most.

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Movie News (58)

  • Black Widow Rumor Suggests Film May Involve Y2K Bug

    Some weird stuff has happened in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but if this new report from MCU Cosmic carries any credence, the Black Widow movie could feature something even stranger. According to MCU Cosmic's "very reliable source," the Y2K bug will play a part in Black Widow.

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  • Pet Sematary Trailer: Stephen King's Horror Novel Comes Back To Life

    Sometimes dead is better. After releasing seven spooky snaps and a grim-looking poster for the film, Paramount Pictures unveiled the first trailer for the Pet Sematary remake starring Jason Clarke and John Lithgow. The trailer features creepy kids, a creepier burial site, and a ton of terror.

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  • James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Casts David Dastmalchian

    The Suicide Squad has snagged a new dude. David Dastmalchian, known for playing Scott Lang's hacker friend Kurt in Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp, recently inked a deal to join the James Gunn-directed sequel-slash-reboot to the original Suicide Squad from 2016. Here's who he's set to play.

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  • Endgame May Have Teased The Arrival Of Another Major Character

    Another legacy Marvel character may be about to come bubbling to the surface of the MCU. A scene early in Avengers: Endgame seems designed to tease the arrival of Namor, the Sub-Mariner, an anti-hero with an 80-year publication history who has served as both a nemesis and an ally to Marvel's heroes.

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  • How The Avengers: Endgame Trailers Lied To Us

    The Russo Brothers have struck again. The filmmaking pair have previously admitted to including scenes in the trailers of their Marvel films that are misleading or downright absent from the finished product, and it turns out Avengers: Endgame was no different.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Features MCU's First Openly Gay Character

    With Avengers: Endgame, the 22nd MCU film and the culmination of the installments that preceded it, one would be forgiven to assume that there's no more room left for firsts. However, they'd be dead wrong: Avengers: Endgame has made history by featuring the MCU's first openly gay character.

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  • The Avengers: Endgame Twist No One Saw Coming

    Well, ​that​ was unexpected. One of the biggest, craziest twists in ​Avengers: Endgame​ — a movie chock full of them — came at the film's very end, and it involved none other than the Star-Spangled Avenger, Captain Steve Rogers. In case you haven't figured it out, massive spoilers follow.

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  • Avengers: Endgame: Mark Ruffalo Actually Did Spoil The Ending

    Mark Ruffalo, who plays Bruce Banner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has done a respectable job of not repeating his past spoiler-spilling mistakes during the Avengers: Endgame promotional cycle. Or so we thought. It turns out that Ruffalo actually did spoil Avengers: Endgame several weeks ago.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Could Have Featured An Epic Reunion

    Avengers: Endgame was arguably as much a film of reunions as it was one of action, emotion, and Thanos getting his butt handed to him by the Avengers. As it turns out, though, Endgame short-changed audiences in the reunion department. It could have featured one more epic and long-awaited meet-up.

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  • Did Avengers: Endgame Reveal A New Hero For The MCU?

    A lot can happen in a three-hour-long movie, and plenty did in Avengers: Endgame. The film featured emotional reunions, action-packed battles, and a life-or-death mission — and it kept intensity high to the very end, when teased the introduction of a new superhero for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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  • It's Time To Talk About That Black Widow Scene In Avengers: Endgame

    Going into Avengers: Endgame, fans were prepared for everything — fallen heroes getting un-dusted, the surviving team pulling off an epic mission, and Thanos tasting his just desserts. Many exciting and emotional things happened, but there's one particular scene in Endgame we need to discuss.

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  • Why It's Still Worth Watching The Avengers: Endgame Credits

    Many who saw Avengers: Endgame in early screenings got a bit up in arms over the lack of a post-credits scene, but as it turns out, there are a few very intriguing reasons why it's still worth staying in your seat to watch the Endgame credits the whole way through.

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  • Avengers: Endgame: When To Take A Bathroom Break During The Film

    Take a bathroom break at the wrong time during a movie, and you just might miss the biggest moment of the entire thing. This is why so many Marvel fans are stressing about when they can duck out during the Avengers: Endgame. Fret not — we've got a full list of moments that are safe to skip.

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  • Gary Dauberman And James Wan To Adapt Stephen King's Salem's Lot

    Another day, another intriguing adaptation of a seminal work from the Master of Horror. Gary Dauberman, the screenwriter behind ​It: Chapter One​ and its upcoming sequel, will pen an updated take on Stephen King's ​Salem's Lot​ to be produced by the scribe's longtime partner James Wan.

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  • Cast Of Endgame Recaps MCU To Tune Of We Didn't Start The Fire

    The cast of Avengers: Endgame have offered up a little primer on the 21 preceding films... a musical primer. A video clip which aired on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon features all the major players running down the events of the MCU to the tune of Billy Joel's 1989 hit We Didn't Start the Fire.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Tracking For $900 Million-Plus Global Debut

    Avengers: Endgame is looking to break history as it blows viewers' minds. As of Tuesday, April 23, analysts are expecting Endgame, the 22nd entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, to earn anywhere between $850 million and $950 million globally during its opening weekend.

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  • Gemini Man: Will Smith Fights Himself In First Trailer

    Paramount has unveiled the first trailer for Gemini Man, the Ang Lee-directed sci-fi film starring Will Smith as Henry Brogen, an aging assassin hoping to step away from the business. Before he can do that, Henry must face off against his greatest enemy yet: a younger clone of himself.

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  • Endgame Directors Apologize To Tom Holland

    Leading up to the release of Avengers: Endgame, which will explore the consequences of Thanos' Decimation in Avengers: Infinity War, the Russos have issued an apology to the fallen hero who had arguably the most emotional death: Spider-Man star Tom Holland.

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  • The Suicide Squad: John Cena In Talks To Join Cast

    The Suicide Squad may be looking to beef up its cast. John Cena, the wrestler-turned-actor who recently starred in the hit Transformers spin-off Bumblebee, is reportedly in early talks to join writer/director James Gunn's reboot, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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  • The Avengers: Infinity War Death Scene No One Got To See

    It was hard being a fan and seeing so many heroes die in Avengers: Infinity War, but it was even more difficult for the actors who had to film the sequences. The process was also confusing — and included more deaths than the theatrical cut of Infinity War. Here's one you didn't get to see.

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  • The Rise Of Skywalker Ending Was Changed During Filming

    We have months to speculate as to how the Skywalker Saga will end, but we do know one thing: It'll be a bit different from how it was originally envisioned. Daisey Ridley detailed how some minor changes were made during the film's production — including one such change to its ending.

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  • Endgame: New TV Spot Looks Back At Every MCU Movie

    The new TV spot for Avengers: Endgame wants to take you on a little trip down memory lane. The clip, posted to Marvel Entertainment's YouTube channel this morning, utilizes footage from all 21 films in the MCU up to this point, and examines the journeys of each major character.

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  • Avengers 4 Director Joe Russo Confirms He 'Fired' Mark Ruffalo

    If you do the crime, you have to do the time. Amongst Marvel Cinematic Universe stars, the worse crime you can commit is spoiling an upcoming movie — and the punishment for doing so is harsh. No one knows that better than Mark Ruffalo, who was "fired" for revealing information about Avengers 4.

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  • Avengers: Endgame TV Spot Sees Heroes Split Into Teams

    You know what they say: divide and conquer, right? Marvel Studios has unleashed yet another TV spot for Avengers: Endgame — one that reveals a juicy detail about the forthcoming film. At the top of the footage, Captain America tells his fellow heroes, "You know your teams, you know your missions."

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  • Will Smith Gets Torched After Aladdin Trailer Is Released

    The "whole new world" that Disney's live-action Aladdin will take viewers is apparently to the uncanny valley just outside of bizarro town. When the House of Mouse unveiled the second trailer for​ the new Aladdin, countless people across the globe reacted in horror at Will Smith's take on the Genie.

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  • Thanos Actor Gives Avengers: Endgame Cast A Terrifying Reminder

    There's no escaping the fact that the end is nigh and that Earth's Mightiest Heroes will face a dangerous fight in Avengers: Endgame. One star who isn't letting the rest of the cast forget that reality is Thanos actor Josh Brolin, who has delivered a threatening reminder to his fellow MCU stars.

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  • Black Widow: O-T Fagbenle Cast In Leading Role

    The heavyweight acting talent just keeps hopping on board the Black Widow train. Marvel Studios has cast British star of stage and screen O-T Fagbenle in the solo standalone flick for Natasha Romanoff, the onetime agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. and founding member of the Avengers.

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  • X-Men Won't Join The MCU For A 'Very Long Time,' Says Kevin Feige

    The mighty mutants may call Marvel their new home, but they won't be playing with their crime-fighting pals for a pretty long while. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said during a recent interview that it will be "a very long time" before the X-Men join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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  • Shazam! Sparkles With $53 Million Domestic Debut

    Captain Sparkle Fingers has lived up to his name. Shazam! bolted into theaters on Friday, April 5, and, in its first three days out at the domestic box office, pulled in a dazzling $53 million. Directed by horror maestro David F. Sandberg, Shazam! stars Zachary Levi as the eponymous caped crusader.

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  • The Suicide Squad: Viola Davis To Return As Amanda Waller

    Who's coming back for The Suicide Squad? Amanda — duh! TheWrap reported Friday that Viola Davis is set to reprise her role as Amanda Waller in James Gunn's Suicide Squad reboot. The in-development follow-up will feature a new slate of super-villains, but see the return of Harley Quinn and Boomerang.

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  • David Harbour Joins Cast Of Black Widow

    The casting news keeps rolling in for Black Widow. The forthcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe flick centered on Scarlett Johansson's S.H.I.E.L.D. agent turned Avenger has cast Stranger Things star David Harbour in an undisclosed role, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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  • Black Widow: Rachel Weisz In Talks For Superhero Standalone

    Looks like Rachel Weisz is The Favourite of Marvel's Black Widow contenders. Weisz, who was nominated at this year's Academy Awards for her performance in The Favourite, is in "early talks" to star in Black Widow, the superhero standalone film starring Scarlett Johansson.

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  • X-Men Series Isn't Ending Because Of Disney-Fox Merger

    The X-Men franchise as we know it is indeed coming to a close, but it isn't because its former home at 20th Century Fox is now a part of the Walt Disney Company. Dark Phoenix producer Hutch Parker has confirmed that the Disney-Fox merger is not the reason why the X-Men movie series is ending.

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  • Pet Sematary: Terrifying Final Trailer Will Haunt Your Dreams

    Paramount Pictures held nothing back in the final trailer for Pet Sematary, the remake directed by filmmaking duo Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer. The studio dropped the last peek at the pic before its theatrical launch on Monday, April 1 — just in time to get your week started on an ominous tone.

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  • Child's Play: Mark Hamill To Voice Chucky

    Say hello to your new best friend. Over the weekend, Star Wars legend Mark Hamill dropped a major bombshell: he is the voice of Chucky in MGM's Child's Play remake. Hamill replaces longtime Chucky voice actor Brad Dourif for the upcoming film.

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Movie Reviews (1)

  • Shazam! Flies To $5.9 Million In Thursday Previews

    When Shazam! touched down in cinemas, it brought thunderbolts and lightning and fans out in droves. Directed by David F. Sandberg and starring Zachary Levi as the titular hero, Shazam! earned an impressive $5.9 million at the domestic box office during Thursday night previews on April 4.

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Movies (48)

  • Watch These Movies After Avengers: Endgame

    Whether you're looking for films starring the same actors, films that share a thematic connection, or even films the directors themselves looked to for inspiration, if you've seen Avengers: Endgame and you're looking to mix things up a bit with your home viewing, give these movies a try.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Things Movies Always Get Wrong About NYC

    There have been so many films set in the Big Apple that New York movies have become their own sub-genre. Like any genre, these movies have certain conventions, and some conventions have solidified into an alternate vision of the city that has basically nothing to do with reality.

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  • Things In Avengers: Endgame Only Adults Notice

    Like all Disney movies, Avengers: Endgame threads the needle between age groups, trying to offer a solid story that youngsters and adults can appreciate, but also adding enough mom-and-pop jokes to keep Mom and Pop engaged. Avengers: Endgame had plenty of things that went right over kids' heads.

    By Ziah Grace Read More
  • Avengers: Endgame Easter Eggs You Missed

    As the MCU has built its own continuity, many of the callbacks and references have become about the movies themselves, not just their source material. As the grand finale to more than a decade's worth of storytelling, Avengers: Endgame is piled with connections to the movies that preceded it.

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  • Characters In Avengers: Endgame With More Meaning Than You Realized

    Maybe you missed a movie or two on the 22-film journey it took to get here, or you're wondering about the comic book backstory of some of the figures who got some time to shine in this chapter. Either way, here's a breakdown of characters in Avengers: Endgame with more meaning than you realized.

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  • Avengers: Endgame's Biggest Unanswered Questions

    Some of these questions go back multiple films in the franchise, while others were introduced in Endgame and then seemingly abandoned. What are we talking about? Snap on your spoiler gloves, because we're digging deep to find all the unanswered questions from Avengers: Endgame.

    By Andrew Handley Read More
  • Deadwood: HBO Releases First Trailer For Sequel Movie

    The wait for more Deadwood is almost over. The trailer for Deadwood: The Movie was posted today to HBO's YouTube Channel, and while it doesn't give us a lot of insight as to the flick's plot, it does promise a continuation every bit as gritty, grimy, and profane as the original series.

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  • What Rotten Tomatoes Is Saying About Avengers: Endgame

    Ahead of Endgame's theatrical debut, reviews for the superhero ensemble started hitting the internet. Critics near and far raced to let their thoughts about Endgame be heard -- and you'll want to lend them your ear. Here's what the critics on Rotten Tomatoes are saying about Avengers: Endgame.

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  • Read This Before You See Avengers: Endgame

    With Avengers: Endgame (and the culmination of Marvel's Phase 3) on the horizon, it's the perfect time to look back over the history of the MCU and go over everything fans should have in mind before scanning that ticket, ordering some popcorn, and settling in for the cinematic event of the year.

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  • MCU Scenes That Are More Important Than You Realize

    The filmmakers knew Thanos was coming long before we did. There are moments throughout the whole of the MCU that go by in the blink of an eye, but are actually very important to the grand story of the films. We just didn't know it yet.

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  • Bloopers That Make Us Love Chris Evans Even More

    No matter the movie, Chris Evans always seems to be having a good time — something made clear by the outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage, and bloopers he's left behind. Here are some times when Evans just couldn't keep it together while shooting a scene.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Questions Star Wars Episode IX Needs To Answer

    Plenty of questions are left to be answered in Episode IX, and fans can only hold out hope that it will deliver. From Rey's true heritage to Kylo Ren's mysterious knights and Lando Calrissian's return, here are the biggest questions Star Wars fans have going into The Rise of Skywalker.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • The Real Reason Palpatine In Episode 9 Could Be Possible

    In the Star Wars universe, dead doesn't always mean dead. Thanks to Star Wars' twisty, complicated canon, there are plenty of ways that this lightning-slinging villain could've come back from the dead — or, possibly, escaped death entirely. Here are just a few.

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  • Child's Play Reboot: New Image Of Chucky Revealed

    Sorry, Jack, Chucky's back — and he's looking even creepier than we remember. Orion Pictures has released our first clear look at the killer doll from the upcoming Child's Play reboot, and although it looks quite a bit different from the original version, it is — if anything — even more disturbing.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • The Nun 2: Akela Cooper Tapped To Pen Horror Sequel

    The Conjuring Universe is seeing another of its standalones get a sequel — and a red-hot writing talent will help bring it to the screen. Akela Cooper, a TV veteran whose writing credits include The 100, American Horror Story, and Luke Cage, has been hired to pen the sequel to the 2018 horror hit.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Michelle Yeoh Cast In Avatar Sequels

    The world of Pandora continues to experience population growth. Veteran actress Michelle Yeoh has been cast in the sequels to James Cameron's Avatar, the currently reigning highest-grossing picture of all time, in the role of scientist Dr. Karina Mogue. Deadline​ was first with the news.

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  • MCU Character Deaths That Were More Important Than You Realize

    Every dead character who stays dead in the MCU is potentially money that's slipping through Disney's couch cushions. So when a hero or villain takes a dirt nap, you can rest assured there was a solid reason for it, and possibly one that will have larger implications down the road.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • Small Details You Missed In The Star Wars Episode 9 Trailer

    J.J. Abrams and the folks at Lucasfilm and Disney packed a ton of stuff into this trailer, and we can only guess at what it might mean. Crack open your Wookieepedias and dust off your holocrons — here are the details you might've missed in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

    By Looper Staff Read More
  • Bloopers That Make Us Love Samuel L. Jackson Even More

    Whether he's playing a Jedi or the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Samuel L. Jackson always follows his instincts. Sometimes that leads to some outrageous bloopers and outtakes, both for himself and his co-stars. Here are some times when he cut loose.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Star Wars Film Franchise Will Take A 'Hiatus' After Episode IX

    Han Solo may have been able to complete the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs, but Disney and Lucasfilm aren't racing to go anywhere anytime soon. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the Star Wars film franchise will take a "hiatus" following the release of Star Wars: Episode IX.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Avengers 4 To Start 5 Years After Infinity War?

    Rather than seeing the world in the immediate, aftershock of Thanos-induced heart-rending grief, we could come back to the MCU after years of healing and adjustment have taken place. It's hard to wrap one's mind around the idea — but let's give it a shot.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • Why Avengers 4 Could Be Over 3 Hours Long

    Marvel has hinted that the follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War will clock in at a record-breaking runtime. That's not surprising when you look at all the questions waiting to be answered. Here's our list of the top ten Infinity War loose ends that we want to see wrapped up in Avengers 4.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • The Avengers: Endgame Trailer's Biggest Unanswered Questions

    We've finally seen a few minutes of footage from 2019's most highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel, but we feel like we know less than ever. Here are the biggest questions we're left grappling with after watching the long-awaited first trailer for Avengers: Endgame.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • Why Hollywood Won't Cast Robbie Coltrane Anymore

    By all accounts, this beloved Harry Potter veteran would like to continue acting, but there are a few factors that might be making directors a bit hesitant to work with him these days. Here's why Robbie Coltrane isn't landing the high-profile roles he used to, and how he could turn it around.

    By Jane Harkness Read More
  • The Real Reason Star Trek 4 Was Canceled

    The Star Trek franchise returned to blockbuster success with its 2009 reboot, but a decade later, the series seems to be stuck in studio limbo. How did it all go so wrong, so fast? Here's a look at why Star Trek 4 was canceled — and what fans can expect next.

    By Juliet Kahn Read More
  • This Is The Right Order To Watch Every MCU Movie

    With the MCU turning 22 films old upon the release of Avengers: Endgame, fans are using their expertise to guide newcomers through Marvel's timeline. We asked ourselves what order made the most sense in terms of story flow, and we have what we think is the right order to watch every MCU movie.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • Deleted Scenes So Dumb That You Won't Believe They Actually Exist

    One fan's trash is another fan's treasure. That's why we've scoured DVD menus, message boards, and all the seediest dumpsters in the back alleys of the internet to bring you this curated selection of the most deliciously terrible scenes to ever be rejected by the filmmakers who shot them.

    By Claire Mulkerin Read More
  • Bloopers That Make Us Love Mark Ruffalo Even More

    From acclaimed indie dramas to massive Marvel blockbusters, Mark Ruffalo has proven he can do it all. That doesn't mean, however, that he nails every scene on the first take — and we've got just the collection of hilarious bloopers to prove it.

    By Brian Boone Read More
  • Grease Prequel Summer Loving Under Way At Paramount

    A Grease prequel? Tell me more, tell me more. Paramount Players, a division of Paramount Pictures, is developing a prequel to the famed 1978 musical film Grease. The studio made the announcement on Tuesday, April 9, and The Hollywood Reporter relayed the news in an exclusive report.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • 5 Best And 5 Worst Scenes From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy

    Even the best franchise isn't perfect, and this one is no exception. From epic battles and witty humor to deviations from the source material and a tendency to genre-hop, let's break down five of the best and five of the worst scenes from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.

    By Jaron Pak Read More
  • Shazam! Screenwriter Henry Gayden Tapped To Write Sequel

    A superhero film about the importance of family is keeping things in the family for its sequel. Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema and DC Films have hired Shazam! screenwriter Henry Gayden to write the film's follow-up. Director David F. Sandberg and producer Peter Safran are expected to return as well.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • What The Cast Of Clue Looks Like Today

    Though it wasn't exactly a smash hit upon release, Clue has only continued to rise in esteem as one of the most beloved comedies of the 1980s, and as the film nears its 35th anniversary, its influence is still felt not just because of its style, but because of its cast.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Why The Cast Of Pet Sematary Looks So Familiar

    The latest adaptation of this classic Stephen King story has earned widespread acclaim. But who were the actors who decided that sometimes, not letting a franchise die is better? Let's take a look at the talent behind the Pet Sematary remake and why so many of them look familiar.

    By Tom Meisfjord Read More
  • Movie Characters Who Aren't As Dead As You Think

    Dead isn't as dead as dead used to be — at least, not in the movies. There are quite a few upcoming movies featuring the returns of characters we all thought were dead, and it can be difficult to decide whether or not resurrecting characters so often is okay.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • Endgame Special Look Trailer Details You Missed

    As exciting as the new footage is, it also holds clues that may establish once and for all what the structure and the story of the sprawling franchise's 22nd movie is going to be. Sit back and take a look at these small details you may have missed in the special look trailer for Avengers: Endgame.

    By Sarah Szabo Read More
  • Phase 1 MCU Moments That Wouldn't Fly Today

    It's Marvel's world, we're just living in it. But there was a time, not so very long ago, when the studio was new and untested. The clunkier bits, the jokes that have aged badly, the lines that didn't quite land — there's a good chance you've forgotten a few of those.

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  • Netflix Issues Warning Against Viral 'Bird Box Challenge'

    We're not even a handful of days into the new year, and already it's off to a bizarre start, with Netflix issuing a statement against a viral challenge meme inspired by Bird Box that sees fans put on blindfolds and attempt to navigate their surroundings — just like the characters do in the film.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Taps John Cho To Lead

    Well, hey there, space cowboy. Netflix confirmed Thursday, April 4 that John Cho is the world's new space-faring bounty hunter Spike Spiegel, having nabbed the coveted role on the forthcoming live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. Joining Cho are Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, and Alex Hassell.

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News (6)

  • Bond 25: Full Central Cast, Setting Announced

    The Bond 25 team held a live event on Thursday to announce details about the latest entry in the action-spy franchise​. Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson unveiled the full cast of stars who will be joining Daniel Craig as the super-spy James Bond, and confirmed the film's setting.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Jason Momoa Shaves Off His Beard For The First Time Since 2012

    Game of Thrones fans witnessed the death of Khal Drogo long ago, when he died in a mercy smothering during the series' first season. But on April 17, 2019, the character experienced something of a second death when actor Jason Momoa shaved off his signature beard for the first time since 2012.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Disney+ Release Date, Pricing, Content Details Announced

    During its Investor Day on Thursday, April 11, the Walt Disney Company announced when its long-awaited streaming platform Disney+ will launch, how much it will cost per month, and what films and television series subscribers can look forward to watching.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Joker: First Poster Teases Trailer Coming Tomorrow

    Put on a happy face — we've got the first poster for Joker, plus confirmation that a teaser is coming tomorrow. Todd Phillips, the man at the helm of the Joker film starring Joaquin Phoenix, headed to Instagram to unveil the movie's inaugural one-sheet and promise footage will drop on April 3.

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  • Jackass Scenes You Never Got To See

    Based on what has actually made it into the Jackass movies and TV projects, it's difficult to ascertain what, exactly, is forbidden, but there's a lot of footage that didn't make it past the cutting room floor — raw, edgy, and hilarious stunts and pranks that live on thanks to the internet.

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Recaps (13)

  • Endgame Writers Explain Why A Major Death Couldn't Be Reversed

    Even the power of all six Infinity Stones combined has its limits. So declared Avengers: Endgame screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely in a recent sitdown with the New York Times, addressing the film's wrenching death of one of the MCU's longest-tenured characters.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • The Drastic Change Of Thor In Endgame Explained

    You've never seen Thor like this before. In ​Avengers: Endgame​​, the heroes who survived Thanos' split-the-universe-in-half snap each faced their own inner battles. But no one took things as noticeably hard as Thor did. ​Here's the explanation behind his drastic change in the superhero ensemble.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • All The Time Travel In Avengers: Endgame Explained

    So, how does time travel work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? We're here to talk about all that and more as we break down the various threads, branch realities, and conundrums that came with the MCU's first foray into spacetime adventuring.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • The Avengers: Endgame Ending Explained

    It was inevitable that Avengers: Endgame — and this era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — would come to some sort of ending. So was it the final act we all wanted? Did our favorite heroes get the conclusions to their stories that they deserved? Or was it the ending we really didn't need right now?

    By Scott Harris-King Read More
  • The Stunning Arya Romance Scene From Game Of Thrones Explained

    Betty Draper said it, and Arya Stark defied it: "You don't kiss boys. Boys kiss you." On the second episode of Game of Thrones season 8, Arya turned the spark between her and her childhood friend Gendry, the blacksmith and bastard of Robert Baratheon, into something more... much more.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Curse Of La Llorona Ending Explained

    For those trying to understand the generations-old folklore and the film's place in the Conjuring universe, we're breaking down the final act of this latest entry. Here's the ending of The Curse of La Llorona explained.

    By Emily Reuben Read More
  • Game Of Thrones' Most Confusing Moments Explained

    Game of Thrones is an epic fantasy packed with details, and that means some of those details are bound to leave viewers puzzled now and then. Some of those questions won't be answered until the series finale, but a few can be explained by context, logic, and the cast and crew themselves.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Game Of Thrones' Final Season Episode 1 Ending Explained

    When will Jon learn the truth about his parentage? What's going on with the Greyjoy clan? Did Tormund survive the wall's fall? Fans were given plenty of answers in the first hour of the eighth season — here's everything of importance that happened in the Game of Thrones season premiere.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • 10 Cloverfield Lane's Ending Finally Explained

    10 Cloverfield Lane tells a small story designed to stand on its own, but it's also deceptively full of complex plot twists, potent but understated themes, and a few hidden ties to a larger Cloverfield mythology. Let's unlock this bunker of secrets and explain the ending of 10 Cloverfield Lane.

    By Andrew Ihla Read More
  • Ready Player One's Ending Explained

    In your haste to figure out just how many pop culture references you can spot, you might have missed how the whole story came together at the end. So from the final fight to the ultimate Easter egg, here's the ending of Ready Player One explained.

    By Matthew Jackson Read More
  • Pet Sematary's Ending Explained

    What unravels in the final act of this latest adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying bestseller? From ancient beings to ill-advised rituals, here's a look back at how it all goes down — and the ending of Pet Sematary explained.

    By Emily Reuben Read More
  • Confusing Shazam! Moments Explained

    What are his powers? What's up with the bad guy? Do superheroes have a group chat or what? Riding on the high of the mischievous, hilarious, and sometimes touching premiere, we want to clear up a couple questions about Billy Batson and his bigger, better self.

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Television (33)

  • Twilight Zone Renewed For Season 2 At CBS All Access

    Get ready for a return trip to the dimension of imagination. After a strong showing by the debut season's first half, Jordan Peele's revival of the classic series ​The Twilight Zone​ had been picked up for a second season by streamer CBS All Access. ​Deadline​ ​reported the news.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Game Of Thrones: What's Coming After The Battle Of Winterfell

    The third episode of Game of Thrones' final season was all sorts of intense, the brutality of the Battle of Winterfell nearly taking out our Westerosi heroes. With just three episode left of Game of Thrones and the biggest fight done and dusted, how will everyone move forward? We've got the scoop.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Predicting Daenerys' Fate In The Final Season Of Game Of Thrones

    This fan favorite character has been on quite a journey throughout Thrones, and it's anyone's guess where she ends up at the end of season 8. With that in mind, here are some of the biggest predictions as to which fate might befall Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones' final season.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • The Reason GoT Fans Are So Angry Over The Battle Of Winterfell

    There are many reasons why Game of Thrones fans can get outraged over an episode. Though Thrones' eighth season has yet to shock viewers just for the sake of it, it still has people bent out of shape. While watching the Battle of Winterfell episode, fans took to social media to express their anger.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • What These Game Of Thrones Stars Look Like Without Their Beards

    When one is fighting to sit atop the Iron Throne or trying to protect the world of men from an army of the dead, there isn't always time to grab a razor. So in honor of Westeros' wildest whiskers, we take a look at what some of your favorite Game of Thrones characters look like without facial hair.

    By Marcas Grant Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of GoT's Battle Of Winterfell Episode

    The third episode of Game of Thrones season 8 is one of the most highly anticipated of the entire series. As fascinating as the battle at Winterfell will undoubtedly be on screen, the stories behind it are just as crazy, from the intense shooting schedule to the showrunners' inspirations.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • How Podrick's Song Reveals Jon Snow's Fate

    Even seemingly minor moments from Game of Thrones' final season are full of hidden meaning, and the show's musical choices are no exception. Here's how the song Podrick performed in "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" could hold the key to Jon Snow's destiny.

    By Nina Starner Read More
  • The Real Reason You Don't Hear From Brad Garrett Anymore

    However you know him, one question lingers: what's Brad Garrett up to these days? If you're not a committed fan of stand-up comedy, poker, celebrity philanthropy, or voice acting, there's a significant chance you can't conjure up an answer. Not to worry — we're here to fill you in.

    By Juliet Kahn Read More
  • The Bran Quote From The GoT Premiere That Has People Talking

    Bran Stark's metamorphosis into the Three-Eyed Raven rendered him more cryptic than ever at the start of Game of Thrones season 8. A peculiar line the littlest living Stark uttered during the premiere episode struck viewers as incredibly odd, and has many debating its true meaning.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Game Of Thrones Actor John Bradley Talks Sam's Emotional Revelations

    The season 8 premiere of Game of Thrones was a long-awaited and astounding one. It was also a massive episode for Samwell Tarly (John Bradley), who both delivered and received shocking news. Actor John Bradley spoke with Variety the day after the episode aired to discuss Sam's big revelations.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • TV Episodes That Solved A Major Mystery About The Series

    The new breed of must-binge TV is less about the story of the week and more about the big overarching mysteries that eventually end with that most sacred of television moments: the reveal. Eventually, when the answers to the big questions arrive, you have to ask yourself, was it worth it?

    By Claire Mulkerin Read More
  • The Real Reason Evan Peters Is Leaving AHS

    It's hard to imagine AHS without Evan Peters, but the actor recently confirmed that he would not be appearing in the ninth season. So far, Peters hasn't elaborated on what prompted his final decision, but past interviews do shed some light on the motivations behind his departure.

    By Jane Harkness Read More
  • American Horror Story: New Season Gets Teaser, Title

    American Horror Story is going throwback. Creator Ryan Murphy posted a short teaser video for the new season to his Instagram account this morning, and the footage has the bloody fingerprints of the Golden Age of Slashers all over it. This is by design, as indicated by the season's title.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • What Key And Peele Were Like Before The Fame

    No one is born at the top. What made this audacious twosome the brilliant, bawdy, brash men they are today? Here's the story of Key and Peele before they were, well, Key and Peele — childhood nerdery, puppetry, and long-lost half-brothers included.

    By Juliet Kahn Read More
  • Preacher Ending After Season 4

    The end is nigh. On Monday, April 8, Preacher executive producer Seth Rogen announced that the upcoming fourth season of the comic book series will be its last. Rogen dropped the news on Instagram, also confirming the premiere date for Preacher season 4.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • Bear Grylls Stunts That Were Totally Fake

    Reality TV can go light on the "reality" sometimes, and presenting events as authentic and unaltered while secretly scripting and staging important scenes is common. Here are a few events that TV survivalist Bear Grylls didn't really have to "survive" -- but it sure made for a better story onscreen.

    By Jane Harkness Read More
  • Cobra Kai Season 2: New Trailer Teases Long-Awaited Rematch

    Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso will face off once more in the second season of Cobra Kai — and this time, there will be no rules. The second trailer for the hit YouTube Premium series' sophomore season dropped today, and it is — in a word — intense.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Creepshow TV Series Assembles Killer Cast

    AMC Networks' streaming service Shudder has announced the first round of casting for Creepshow, the horror anthology based on director George A. Romero and screenwriter Stephen King's 1982 film of the same name. Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tobin Bell will star on the first episode.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The Umbrella Academy Renewed For Season 2

    Get ready to enroll for another year at The Umbrella Academy. Netflix has renewed the hit superhero series, based on the Dark Horse comics title of the same name, for a second season. The entire main cast will be returning, according to Deadline.

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • Gotham: Final Episode Teaser, Poster Reveal The Joker

    Gotham's grand finale will be no joke. A teaser trailer and character poster for the series' final episode were released today, April Fools' Day, depicting criminal mastermind Jeremiah Valeska in full-on Joker Mode (although it's highly unlikely he'll be referred to as such).

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More