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Action & Adventure Movies (1)

  • Small Details You Missed In The Terminator: Dark Fate Trailer

    The new spot promises plenty of Terminator-on-Terminator action, an intriguing plot, and (we can't stress this enough) Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor. It also features a few little details that may not have revealed their significance upon first viewing, so we're here to do a little revealing.

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Animation Movies (1)

  • Read This Before You See Toy Story 4

    Since it's been so long since we saw these characters onscreen, even hardcore fans might need a refresher course before heading to the theater for their new adventure. But don't worry — we've got you covered with this look at everything you need to know before you grab your tickets for Toy Story 4.

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Anime Shows (1)

  • Details You Missed In Pokemon Detective Pikachu

    For fans of the Pokémon series, Detective Pikachu is filled with plenty of nods to the Pokémon universe. Some of these smaller references are easy to miss, so to help you keep track of them all, we've put together this list of the finer details that might have slipped past you in Detective Pikachu.

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Comedy Movies (2)

  • What The Cast Of This Is Spinal Tap Looks Like Today

    This Is Spinal Tap was an instant comedy classic, and helped pave the way for mockumentary filmmaking for years to come. It was also a star-packed ensemble piece featuring performers who were already stars, performers who were just becoming stars, and performers who were about to be stars.

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  • Whatever Happened To Deb From Napoleon Dynamite?

    What has life been like for Tina Majorino since she played the side ponytail-sporting Deb in Napoleon Dynamite? We're taking a look back at her earliest roles and everything she's been up to in the years after that indie comedy became a cult phenomenon.

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Comics (1)

DC (4)

  • Robert Pattinson Closes Deal To Become The New Batman

    Welcome to Wayne Manor, Mr. Pattinson. Variety announced Friday, May 31 that Robert Pattinson has closed his deal to portray Bruce Wayne in director Matt Reeves' The Batman. Pattinson was reported as the unofficial new Batman earlier this month.

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  • The Internet Is Freaking Out Over The New Batman Pick

    Not a day goes by without the internet nearly shutting down completely over a breaking news story. The most recent threat of total implosion came when word got out that Warner Bros. and Matt Reeves were nearing a deal with Robert Pattinson to take over for Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in The Batman.

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  • Brett Cullen Cast In Joker, Replaces Alec Baldwin

    Joker has moved from point A to point B in the casting process — literally. Warner Bros. has selected Brett Cullen to replace Alec Baldwin in writer-director Todd Phillips' upcoming Joker movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime. Cullen will play Thomas Wayne, Batman's father.

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Exclusives (7)

  • The Best Netflix Arrivals Of June 2019

    Netflix is heating up this June with a fantastic slate of new releases that are bound to get anyone excited. There are more than 50 new and returning properties heading our way in June, so we've chopped out the chaff to bring you the best new Netflix additions to add to your queue in June 2019.

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  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Movies To Hit $1 Billion At The Box Office

    More and more, the expectation for tentpole movies is not just to have a good showing at the box office, but to break records. For most would-be blockbusters, that tends to mean crossing the $1 billion mark in worldwide ticket sales. Not every movie that achieves this goal is equally worthy.

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  • Every Romance In The MCU Ranked From Worst To Best

    Much like the dust that used to be Peter Parker at the end of Infinity War, love is in the air. As for which loves conquer all and which should've been shipped off to Dumpsville, suit up and gaze longingly at your favorite hunky Chris as we rank every romance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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  • The Worst Things Cersei Lannister Has Ever Done

    Over the course of eight seasons of Game of Thrones, Cersei Lannister managed to get on the bad side of just about every other person in Westeros. From complicated schemes to just straight up ordering someone to kill their own dog, here are the worst things she ever did.

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  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Things About The Hulk Of The MCU

    From breaking the traditional superhero mold to surviving a rare MCU re-cast to being besieged by complex movie rights issues, the Hulk has been unique in Marvel's movie pantheon. The situation has proven challenging for filmmakers, and at times frustrating to the hero's hardcore fans.

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  • The 5 Best And 5 Worst Things About Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

    Like so much of the Pokémon world that's come before, there's a lot to like about Detective Pikachu. It's funny, it's got heart, and it's full of Easter eggs of all sizes for longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise to enjoy. That doesn't mean it's without its weaknesses.

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  • 5 Best And 5 Worst MCU Post-Credits Scenes

    Ever since Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been rewarding patient viewers with extra scenes during and after the credits, and while most are entertaining, they have their ups and downs. From dusty deaths to lackluster love affairs, here are the 5 best and 5 worst MCU post-credits scenes.

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Marvel (14)

  • Has Marvel Found The MCU's New Iron Man?

    Goodbye, Iron Man and hello, Ironheart? According to a new report by We Got This Covered, Marvel Studios may have settled on the hero to assume the Iron Man mantle following Tony Stark's death in Avengers: Endgame.

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  • The Craziest Spider-Man: Far From Home Fan Theories

    As with most major Marvel movies, fan speculation surrounding this Spider-Man sequel has been running rampant, dripping with entertaining and bizarre theories and predictions. Here are some of the craziest fan theories for Spider-Man: Far from Home.

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  • The Marvel Character Chris Hemsworth Almost Played

    Marvel movie fans met Chris Hemsworth in 2011, when the Australian actor graced the silver screen as the God of Thunder in Thor. If things had done another way, viewers would have seen Hemsworth join the world of Marvel much earlier than he did... and play a completely different character.

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  • People Are Furious Over This Captain Marvel Deleted Scene

    Well, you know what they say: haters gonna hate. Ahead of the digital launch of Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios released to the public one of the six deleted scenes included on the film's home entertainment release. The scene in question has many people absolutely furious over its content.

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  • Before You See Spider-Man: Far From Home, Read This

    What's next for the web-head as he heads back into action and looks for a return to normalcy in his second MCU solo film? We've got all the answers you're looking for with this look at everything you need to know before watching Spider-Man: Far from Home.

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  • Kevin Feige Says Captain Marvel's MCU Introduction Was 'Overdue'

    If Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige had his way, the strongest hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe would have joined the franchise earlier than she did. In a featurette included on the digital release of Captain Marvel, Feige shared that he feels Captain Marvel's introduction was "overdue."

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  • The Real Reason Captain Marvel Had Such A Tiny Role In Endgame

    After a ton of hype about Captain Marvel's powers, the chance that she could take down Thanos and save the universe, and her upcoming meeting with the Avengers teased at the end of her solo movie, why did she have such a tiny role in Avengers: Endgame? The film's writers reveal the real reason.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Professor Hulk

    Avengers: Endgame brings a new version of the Hulk to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — but one whose greater intellect should be fairly familiar to comics fans. From surface similarities to their many differences, here's a look at the untold truth of the big green genius known as Professor Hulk.

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  • How Iron Man Could Return After His Endgame Death

    Since so much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been built around Tony Stark and his armor-clad alter ego, his absence leaves a pretty big vacuum that's bound to be filled, one way or another. Here's how Iron Man just might return after the events of Endgame.

    By Chris Sims Read More
  • Here's When Marvel Will Announce Its Post-Endgame Plans

    Before Avengers: Endgame opened in theaters, fans were frothing at the mouth to find out what happened in the film. Now that the movie is two weeks into its theatrical run, Marvelites want to know what's up next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We've got the answer thanks to Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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  • Biggest Unanswered Questions About Captain America's New Life

    Avengers: Endgame gives us some sad moments, but it also gives us one of the happiest endings in the MCU. Fans have a lot of questions about Steve Rogers' new life, and a revelation from the filmmakers shortly after the movie's release has led to even more speculation.

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Movie News (63)

  • Onward Teaser Trailer Reveals Pixar's Newest Fantasy Adventure

    Looking for a little magic? Pixar's got just the thing for you. On Thursday, the studio unleashed the first teaser trailer for its upcoming fantasy adventure film Onward. The flick features the voices of Chris Pratt and Tom Holland as teenage elf brothers Barley and Ian Lightfoot.

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  • Robert Downey Jr. Speaks Out About Fat Thor

    Everyone has had something to say about fat Thor in Avengers: Endgame, and Robert Downey Jr. just added his two cents to the pot. Chatting with Variety as part of the outlet's cover story all about Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, Downey Jr. spoke out about the God of Thunder's striking new physique.

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  • Rambo: Last Blood Gets Killer Teaser Trailer

    ​John Rambo is back, and he didn't come to enjoy a nice round of golf. The first teaser trailer for ​Rambo: Last Blood​ was released today, and it's quite clear that even though the ex-Green Beret has gotten on in years, he's every bit the stone-cold killing machine he's always been.

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  • Black Widow Solo Movie Begins Filming

    Marvel has officially begun spinning its Black Widow web. Snaps of Black Widow actress Scarlett Johansson on the set of the upcoming superhero standalone hit the internet on Wednesday, confirming that production is now underway in Sæbø, Norway.

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  • The Real Reason The Dark Phoenix Ending Was Changed

    ​Talk about getting beaten to the cosmically-powered punch. ​X-Men: Dark Phoenix​ stars James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender recently sat down with ​Yahoo! Movies U.K.​ to discuss the film, and it turns out that the decision to rework its third act was due to similarities to another superhero flick.

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  • The Real Reason Why Chris Hemsworth Said No To Star Trek 4

    Chris Hemsworth has no interest in boldly going back to the place no man has gone before. In an in-depth interview with Variety for the outlet's latest cover story, Hemsworth revealed the real reason why he ultimately turned down the opportunity to reprise his role as George Kirk in Star Trek 4.

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  • Onward: Images Released From Next Pixar Movie

    ​Next year's Pixar movie will take us to a magical... er, suburb, with a little help from some familiar voices. The venerable animation house has released the first two images from ​Onward​, which will star Marvel alumni Chris Pratt and Tom Holland as elven brothers.

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  • In Fabric Trailer Unspools A High-Fashion Nightmare

    Being dressed to kill is so last year. Now, it's all about killer dresses. On Wednesday, A24 unspooled the first trailer for In Fabric, a twisted horror film from director Peter Strickland about a cherry-red dress with sentience and sinister motivations.

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  • The Real Reason Tilda Swinton Reshot Endgame A Year Later

    A lot goes into making a movie, and sometimes directors don't get things quite right on the first go-around. Such is the case for Avengers: Endgame and filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, who brought back Tilda Swinton to reshoot her scene over a year after she wrapped on it.

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  • Samuel L. Jackson Reveals Nick Fury's 'Superpower'

    Nick Fury may not be able to fly, manipulate time and space, or crush buildings with the swing of his fist, but he does actually have a superpower... sort of. Samuel L. Jackson, revealed the power Fury possesses in a featurette included as part of the digital release of Captain Marvel.

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  • Chris Hemsworth Talks About Playing Fat Thor In Avengers: Endgame

    ​It's not easy being an overweight God of Thunder. In a recent sitdown with ​Variety​,​ Chris Hemsworth offered some interesting insights into playing a heftier version of Thor in ​Avengers: Endgame​, and he also happened to drop some hints as to whether we've seen the last of the mighty Odinson.

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  • What The Critics Are Saying About Aladdin

    It's a whole new world... sort of. Reviews are coming in for Disney's live-action remake of ​Aladdin​, and critics are split right down the middle. Many observers are finding the live-action treatment to be less than essential when it comes to the tale of the roguish thief-turned prince.​

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  • Endgame Fans Are Ticked Over This Behind-The-Scenes Photo

    There are hard-to-please fans, and then there are fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A photo posted to Marvel Studios' Instagram account featuring most of the MCU's female characters on the set of ​Avengers: Endgame has stoked the ire of said fans not for who it includes, but for who it doesn't.

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  • Here's How Queen Members Feel About Bohemian Rhapsody

    Did Bohemian Rhapsody strike all the right chords in depicting the members of Queen, or did the stars' depiction of the famous British rock band falter? Here's what Queen drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May have to say about Gwilym Lee and Ben Hardy's perforamnces in the film.

    By AJ Caulfield Read More
  • The 'Real' Mandarin Has A Future In The MCU, Teases Kevin Feige

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe might add a little Mandarin into the mix. This particular revelation comes straight from Marvel Studios president and executive producer of the MCU Kevin Feige, who recently lodged a question about whether Marvel has plans to introduce the "real" Mandarin in the future.

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  • Endgame Writers Reveal Fat Thor Made People Mad On Set

    Add some of Avengers: Endgame's crew to the list of people who weren't thrilled with Thor Lebowski. In an interview with Empire magazine, the flick's screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely revealed that the Thunder God's new look didn't sit so well with some of those who were on set.

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  • Endgame Directors Confirm Exactly What Happened To Loki

    Despite dying in Avengers: Infinity War, Loki appeared in Avengers: Endgame during the heroes' time heist mission. The biggest moment Loki had in Endgame left fans scratching their heads in confusion, but thankfully, the film's directors have come forward to explain exactly what happened to him.

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  • Endgame Directors Address Gamora's Fate After Tony's Snap

    The heroes and villains of the Marvel Cinematic Universe got snap-happy in Avengers: Endgame, and one click of the fingers created a potential problem for a much-loved character: Zoe Saldana's Gamora. The film's directors have finally addressed Gamora's fate after Tony Stark's snap in Endgame.

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  • Invisible Man: Storm Reid Joins Cast, Plot Details Revealed

    ​We're starting to see ​The Invisible Man ​a little more clearly. Rising star Storm Reid has joined the cast of the Universal/Blumhouse production opposite ​The Handmaid's Tale​'s Elisabeth Moss, and in conjunction with the announcement, a few intriguing details about the flick's plot were revealed.

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  • Wachowskis Reportedly Working On Fourth Matrix Movie

    Let's hope this isn't a glitch. Writers/directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski are reportedly at work on a third sequel to their seminal 1999 sci-fi flick ​The Matrix​, according to ​John Wick 3​ director Chad Stahleski, who served as Keanu Reeves' stunt double on all three previous films.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Director Explains Film's All-Female Scene

    The women of the MCU got their due in ​Avengers: Endgame​. A pivotal scene during the film's climax that featured every surviving female hero assembling to execute a critical task was one of its more rousing moments, and in an interview, Anthony Russo explained his thought process in including it.

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  • It: Chapter Two Teaser Trailer Brings The Adult Losers' Club To Derry

    No one who dies in Derry ever really passes on. Warner Bros. Pictures has dropped the first official teaser trailer for It: Chapter Two, the highly anticipated follow-up to director Any Mushchietti's 2017 smash hit It, an updated adaptation of Stephen King's famous horror novel of the same name.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Surpasses Titanic At The Global Box Office

    Avengers: Endgame is nearing its top goal of becoming the highest-grossing movie ever, having cracked the second-place position and surpassed Titanic in global earnings. As of this writing, Avengers: Endgame has grossed a staggering $2.272 billion worldwide to beat out James Cameron's 1997 film.

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  • Endgame Writers Reveal What Happened With The Soul Stone

    Of the six Infinity Stones, the Soul Stone is arguably the trickiest to wrap one's head around — particularly in regards to what happens if it's returned to the place from which it was taken. Thankfully, the writers of Avengers: Endgame have explained what happened to the Soul Stone in the film.

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  • Endgame Originally Had Multiple Alternate Endings

    It turns out that there's a reason that none of the MCU's more spoiler-prone stars were able to spoil the finale of Avengers: Endgame. In a recent interview, co-director Joe Russo revealed that multiple alternative, red-herring endings for ​Endgame​ were put to page.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Originally Had A Different Title

    A rose by any other name may smell as sweet — but the culmination of 11 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by a different title? Would it be as impactful? It's hard to imagine Avengers: Endgame bearing any other title, but it's totally true: the film was originally called something else.

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  • Endgame Directors Reveal How Hemsworth Reacted To Fat Thor

    Amongst all the chatter about "fat Thor" in Avengers: Endgame, one person who has remained pretty quiet is Thor actor Chris Hemsworth himself. Thanks to directors Joe and Anthony Russo, we know how Hemsworth reacted to the news that Thor would sport a different physique in the film.

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  • Avengers: Endgame Posts Biggest Opening Day In History

    ​​Avengers: Endgame​'s opening night wasn't just marvelous — it was downright historic. The capper to Marvel's Infinity Saga raked in $60 million domestically in Thursday previews, edging out the $57 million posted by 2015's ​Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

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  • Fans Are Really Upset Over Okoye In Endgame

    One of Marvel's heroes seems to keep getting the short end of the stick — and some fans aren't too happy about it. Avengers: Endgame​ has blown away audiences worldwide, but the Twitterverse quickly noticed that Okoye (Danai Gurira) got stuck with all of about a minute of screen time in the epic.

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  • Endgame Director Addresses Vision's Fate

    Avengers: Endgame resolved a lot of questions that went unanswered after Avengers: Infinity War, but it didn't fully discuss the deaths of characters who died pre-Snap — namely Vision. Speaking during a recent Q&A event, director Joe Russo finally addressed Vision's fate.

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  • Here's Why Jane Foster Had To Return In Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame featured the return of more than a few familiar faces, but one was particularly unexpected. Natalie Portman, who portrayed Jane Foster in Thor and Thor: The Dark World, briefly appeared in the flick — and the screenwriters said in an interview​ that it pretty much had to happen.

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  • Downey Jr. Did Not Want To Say His Final Line In Endgame

    Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man went through a profound journey in Avengers: Endgame and delivered a line that called back to the beginning of the Marvel movie franchise. As it turns out, though, that moment almost never happened. Downey Jr. didn't initially want to say Tony Stark's last major line.

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  • The Outrage Over Fat Thor In Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame shows the post-Snap trauma affecting the surviving heroes in different ways. Unfortunately, there has been serious backlash over how one particular character and his struggle with grief was portrayed in the film. Many are outraged over "fat Thor" in Endgame.

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  • Katherine Langford's Cut Role From Endgame Revealed

    It must have been a serious bummer to get aced out of one of the biggest films of all time. 13 Reasons Why​ star Katherine Langford, announced to have been cast in a small role in ​Avengers: Endgame​ late last year, was nowhere to be seen in the final cut — and we now know why.

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  • Directors Reveal What Groot Says In His Final Endgame Scene

    The tree-like hero Groot has muttered only a handful of words throughout his time in the MCU. But in his final line in Avengers: Infinity War, Groot said a little something more. Keeping up with what now seems a tradition, Marvel gave Groot another intriguing final line in Avengers: Endgame.

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  • Directors Just Hinted At A Major Return From Endgame

    After patching up plot holes​ and defending controversial scenes​ that divided Marvel fans, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo made an intriguing comment about something from the film that could possibly make a return in future Marvel movies.

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  • One Major Continuity Error Found In Avengers: Endgame

    Hey, nobody's perfect. Avengers: Endgame might be the biggest movie in the world, but that doesn't mean that it's immune from those nagging continuity errors that can be found in virtually every Hollywood production — including many of the MCU entries that came before it.

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  • Detective Pikachu: What The Critics Are Saying

    Pokémon fans, present your wallets. The reviews are in for the live-action comedy Detective Pikachu, and critics are in general agreement that it's a fun ride bolstered by a lively voice performance from Ryan Reynolds as the title character. The flick currently stands at 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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  • The Endgame Cast Was Blatantly Lied To During A Huge Scene

    Audiences were shocked a few times over during Avengers: Endgame, but it turns out that cast may have been even more gobsmacked while watching the superhero ensemble, as they were told a blatant lie while shooting one of the film's biggest and most emotionally impactful scenes.

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  • The Origins Of Endgame's 'I Love You 3,000' Line Finally Revealed

    One aspect of Avengers: Endgame that packed a heart-rending punch was the line little Morgan Stark told her father, Tony, early on in the film, and the same one he repeated back to her at the end: "I love you 3,000." After much fan speculation, we finally know the true origins of the phrase.

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  • How Robert Downey, Jr. Felt About Tony Stark's Endgame Story

    ​The MCU's biggest star had just as many feels as the rest of us over where his character ended up. Endgame​ directors Joe and Anthony Russo related in an interview that Robert Downey, Jr. was at peace with the fate of Tony Stark, the character who launched the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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  • Endgame Directors Defend Controversial Black Widow Scene

    ​Avengers: Endgame​ provided a defining moment for Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow — one which caused a stir among many MCU fans. In an ​Entertainment Weekly​ interview, directors Joe and Anthony Russo felt the need to clarify their thinking in including the scene.

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  • What Happened To Thor's Hammer In Endgame?

    ​It's time to talk about a scene in ​Avengers: Endgame​ that had audiences cheering (as opposed to openly weeping; there were plenty of those scenes, as well). It happened during the film's climactic final confrontation between the Avengers and Thanos, and be advised that massive spoilers follow.

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  • The Endgame Easter Egg That Might Have Teased A New MCU Hero

    The MCU may have another Captain on the horizon. A seemingly throwaway line from ​Avengers: Endgame​ had comic fans' ears perked up, as it just may have teased the arrival of a classic hero for the MCU's Phase 4 — Brian Braddock, the superpowered ​protector known as Captain Britain.

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  • Joe Russo Reveals The True Hero Of Endgame

    In the battle against Thanos, the day​ was ultimately won by a tiny, unlikely hero. No, not ​that ​one, but you're close. Avengers: Endgame​ co-director Joe Russo let slip during an interview the true hero of the film, and if you're anything like us, his revelation had already crossed your mind.

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  • The Suicide Squad: Daniela Melchior Cast As Ratcatcher

    Warner Bros. and DC Films have caught their Ratcatcher. Newcomer Daniela Melchior is set to join the cast of director James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. She'll portray Ratcatcher, an ex-employee of the Gotham City Sanitation Department who has the ability to control legions of rats.

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  • Here's The Real Reason Thor Took On That New Look In Endgame

    For Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the fallout of Avengers: Infinity War and the first few moments of Avengers: Endgame changed nearly everything about him — most noticeably his physical appearance. The film's screenwriters have explained the real reason why Thor looked so different in Endgame.

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  • The Endgame Actor Who Didn't Even Film Any New Footage

    Most everyone who has ever been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far gave another piece of themselves to Avengers: Endgame. One star, however, put hardly any effort into their role in the epic superhero assemblage. Here's the actor who didn't even film any new footage for Endgame.

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Movie Reviews (1)

  • Pokemon Detective Pikachu Zaps Up $5.7 Million In Thursday Previews

    Pokemon Detective Pikachu is aiming to become the very best, like no one ever was. The film, a fantasy-mystery based on the famous Pokémon franchise and the video game Detective Pikachu, debuted to the tune of $5.7 million at the domestic box office during Thursday night previews on May 9.

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Movies (33)

  • Whatever Happened To Carrie-Anne Moss?

    A lesser actress might have been pigeonholed by such an iconic role as Trinity, but since The Matrix, Moss has become a well-regarded actress and lifestyle guru, working to carve out a place for herself in not just Hollywood, but the world at large.

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  • The Most Messed-Up Superhero Movie Moments

    Superheroes wind up in dangerous situations, so we expect fisticuffs and a psycho villain here or there. But these crazy scenes push the boundaries. From bad guys putting their powers on display to vigilantes showing they don't play by the rules, these are the most messed-up superhero movie moments.

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  • Small Details You Missed In Rocketman

    The filmmakers shamelessly mix fiction and fact, and as a result some details are lost and others are drowned out. Keep reading to learn some of the smaller details you might not know you missed in Rocketman.

    By Michileen Martin Read More
  • Snow White: Marc Webb In Talks To Direct Disney's Live-Action Remake

    ​Off to work he goes. Veteran director Marc Webb is reportedly in talks to helm Disney's live-action remake of ​Snow White, ​with scribe Erin Cressida Wilson​ hammering out a deal to pen the script. While nothing is set in stone, Webb is the front-runner for the job, according to ​Variety.​

    By Mike Floorwalker Read More
  • The Highest Paid Actors Of All Time

    How do you get the biggest possible payout in Hollywood? You can work your way up until your name alone is enough. You can win an Oscar and negotiate a big payout for your follow-up. You can hitch your wagon to a franchise. We're looking at how the richest of the rich got that way.

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  • The Real Reason Star Wars Movies Will Go On Hiatus After Episode IX

    A couple years ago, we were led to believe that we'd be getting an endless string of Star Wars films every year or two, stretching into the future for all eternity. Why did Disney suddenly decide to put the franchise in carbonite? The internet is abuzz with theories, and we have a few of our own.

    By Claire Mulkerin Read More
  • This Is How These Actors Fake Cry In Movies

    There are a lot of pivotal movie scenes that really require thespians to crank up the waterworks and send home the emotion of the moment. So, how do these stars manage to trickle out those tears again and again with each take? Let's take a look at how some of Hollywood's finest make it happen.

    By Amanda Bell Read More
  • Why Chris Hemsworth Nearly Quit The Ghostbusters Remake

    If there's something weird, and it don't look good, who ya gonna call? Well, Chris Hemsworth wishes he knew. Speaking in an interview with Variety for the outlet's most recent issue, Hemsworth admitted that he almost quit the Ghostbusters remake at the very last minute. Here's the reason why.

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  • Small Details You Missed In Brightburn

    With nearly 100 years of Superman stories and decades of stories starring Superman archetypes, there's plenty of room for Brightburn to pay homage to other works. In that respect, at least, it didn't disappoint.

    By Ziah Grace Read More
  • Emilia Clarke Reacts To Petition Demanding A GoT Season 8 Remake

    Game of Thrones fans weren't sad over the show ending — they were mad, starting a petition for a season 8 remake. One person who was unaware of its existence was the actress whose character's demise started the fan outcry in the first place: Emilia Clarke. Here's what she thinks of the petition.

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  • GoT Star Slams Fan Petition For Season 8 Remake

    After the divisive penultimate episode of Game of Thrones aired, fans called for HBO to remake the final season. Over a million people thought making such a demand was perfectly acceptable. Someone who is of the opposite opinion is star Isaac Hempstead Wright, who blasted the petition as "absurd."

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  • Meet The New Chucky In This Child's Play Remake First Look

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  • The Untold Truth Of The Ancient One

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  • Chris Rock Refreshing Saw Franchise With Spin-Off Film

    Chris Rock is doing what few expected him to ever do: refreshing the Saw film franchise. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake announced on Thursday, May 16 that Rock has teamed with the studio to executive produce a yet-untitled Saw spin-off. The film is due out next October.

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  • MCU Moments That Secretly Made Us Cry

    Some might think it's a little bit embarrassing to be crying in a movie about a giant green rage monster or a cocky raccoon with a fondness for machine guns, but the Avengers don't just deliver on the action and explosions — they also serve up some serious emotions.

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  • The Real Reason China's Most Famous Actress Disappeared For Months

    China's most beloved actress, Fan Bingbing, was suddenly completely absent from the public eye from July through October of 2018. Although wild rumors surrounded her disappearance, no one could explain where she had gone, and it seemed like she had just dropped off the face of the Earth.

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  • Here's Why These Avengers: Endgame Moments Upset Fans

    Avengers: Endgame has racked up some incredible box office numbers since making its highly anticipated theatrical debut, but that doesn't mean the movie left every corner of the massive Marvel fanbase completely satisfied. It's easy to understand why.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Avengers: Endgame

    Avengers: Endgame took secrecy to all new levels with its avidly spoiler-free marketing efforts. Once the movie was released, though, the behind-the-scenes tidbits began pouring out. Here are some of the most interesting tidbits that make us love Endgame even more.

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  • Why The Cast Of Bond 25 Looks So Familiar

    We've already gotten a look at some of the actors sharing the screen in Daniel Craig's sixth turn as MI6's most accomplished agent. But just in case you haven't figured out why you know all these faces, we're to clue you in with all the reasons why the Bond 25 cast looks so familiar.

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  • The Truth Behind The Clockwork Orange Sequel

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  • It: Chapter 2 Trailer Details You Missed

    Ready to go back to Derry? The first trailer for It: Chapter Two has arrived, and it looks like writer-director Andy Muschietti might just pull it off again. Though most of the clip is devoted to one scene, the Stephen King faithful will be able to identify a few small details you might have missed.

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  • The Avengers: Endgame Scenes You Didn't Get To See

    Marvel's culmination of a 22-movie journey is so long it's hard to imagine that anything got left on the cutting room floor or tossed into the writers' room wastebasket. Yet there's plenty of stuff that didn't make it on screen — here's what didn't end up in Avengers: Endgame.

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  • The Most Overpaid Actors Of All Time

    While name recognition is important, it's reverence, not recognition, that makes stars... and sells tickets. Yet despite a cultural shift from star power to brand power in recent years, many actors still command salaries bigger than the GDP of some states. What gives?

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  • Plot Holes In Avengers Endgame Everyone Ignored

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  • Trailers That Contained Big-Time Spoilers

    Trailers are meant to tease, not to deliver. Yet time and time again, the public ends up with trailers that give up huge twists or entire plot threads in misguided efforts to intrigue. The audience ends up frustrated, and can even give up wanting to see the movie at all.

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  • What Really Happened To Loki In Endgame?

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  • Read This Before You See Dark Phoenix

    This summer, superhero films will face the end of an era, and we're not talking about Avengers: Endgame. Fox's X-Men series is coming to a close with an adaptation of an iconic Marvel story. Want a few hints as to what you can expect from this version of the Dark Phoenix saga? We've got you covered.

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  • Why We Didn't See These Characters In Avengers: Endgame

    The MCU is an amazing accomplishment, and Avengers: Endgame is its pinnacle (so far). But even with all the MCU characters we got to see in Avengers: Endgame, there were a handful of fan favorites who didn't get their time in the spotlight. Here's why Avengers: Endgame skipped a few characters.

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  • Daredevil Canceled At Netflix

    And then there were two. Netflix again slashed its roster of Marvel television series on Thursday, when the streaming site canceled the superhero show Daredevil after three seasons. Now that Daredevil has bit the bullet, the only Marvel-Neflix shows that remain are Jessica Jones and The Punisher.

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  • Taika Waititi's Live-Action Akira Lands Official Release Date

    At long last, we know when Akira will be headed to theaters. The long-in-development live-action take on one of the most iconic animes of all time, to be helmed by Thor: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi, has gotten an official release date of May 21, 2021, by studio Warner Brothers.

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  • Rick And Morty Season 4 Release Date Announced

    The long wait for more Rick and Morty is almost over. In a short video posted to Adult Swim's Twitter account, the stars of the show themselves (one of them somewhat reluctantly) appeared to tell faithful viewers that season 4 of the animated series will be coming our way in November 2019.

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  • The Purge 5 Gets Summer 2020 Release Date

    ​​The Purge​ is coming around once more, perhaps for the last time. Universal Pictures has announced a release date for the as-yet untitled fifth film in the ​Purge​ series, a film that may constitute the swan song for one of the more profitable horror franchises of all time.

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    There's a lot to unpack in the film's ending, from what the human characters might do next to what this rapidly expanding fictional universe could imply about the future of the ancient beings known as Titans. Let's break it all down and explain the ending of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

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  • The Ending Of Brightburn Explained

    If you've ever wondered what might happen if Superman came to Earth as a creepy child murderer instead of a budding hero, Brightburn has answers — but after watching the movie, you're still bound to have a few questions. Not to worry! Here's the ending of Brightburn explained.

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  • The Game Of Thrones Series Finale Ending Explained

    From the conclusion to the quest for the Iron Throne to the fate of Westeros and the showdown between Daenerys and Jon Snow, here's what the ending of Game of Thrones' last episode means not just for the final season, but for the entire series.

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  • The Ending Of The Mist Finally Explained

    In 1980, Stephen King published one of his most disturbing stories, a novella called The Mist. The story got even more disturbing when filmmaker Frank Darabont wrote a new ending for his 2007 movie adaptation. The film's final twist devastated audiences, and it still traumatizes people today.

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  • The Wild GoT Episode 5 Twist Explained

    Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) is known by many titles, and on the latest episode of Game of Thrones, the Mother of Dragons gained yet another name — one she insisted she would never take on, as long as she could help it. Here's how the wild twist went down and what it all means.

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  • The Green Fire In Game Of Thrones Explained

    Throughout its run on television, Game of Thrones has demonstrated its affinity for cameos. The series pulled off another one of these surprise appearances on the fifth episode of the final season, which featured the emergence of an element viewers hadn't seen in years: Wildfire.

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  • Game Of Thrones' Final Season Episode 5 Ending Explained

    With just one episode left in its acclaimed blockbuster run, Game of Thrones still had plenty of plots left to conclude, and it accomplished plenty with the action-packed "The Bells," the fifth installment of the eighth and final season. Here's what happened — and what it means.

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  • The Enormous Thanos Twist In Endgame Finally Explained

    When in doubt, hit the audience with a shocking twist.​ That seems to be the thought process of ​Avengers: Endgame​ screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who recently sat down with the ​New York Times​ to discuss a number of the film's plot points in the wake of its runaway success.

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  • The Incredible Hulk MCU Trilogy Finally Explained

    The Hulk has been a popular fixture in the MCU storyline for years. It wasn't until later films like Thor: Ragnarok and the third and fourth Avengers films, though, that the Hulk narrative was really let off the leash, and the effect was sensational.

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  • Game Of Thrones' Final Season Episode 4 Ending Explained

    With just a handful of episodes remaining in the final season, there's plenty left to accomplish, between the quest for the throne as well as another war, so here's everything you need to know about "The Last of the Starks," the fourth episode of the last season of Game of Thrones.

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  • The Big Doctor Strange Plot Hole In Endgame Finally Explained

    ​Another day, another explanation of what seems to be a plot hole in ​Avengers: Endgame​. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo addressed a bevy of questions during a recent Q&A in China. Among these: why couldn't Doctor Strange simply, say, portal Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet hand into another dimension?

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  • The Epic Twist In Glass Finally Explained

    M. Night Shyamalan upped the ante in this production and conjured not one, not two, but a mind-boggling three big twists to shock and surprise audiences. Glass is a film with many layers — layers that don't become apparent until after all the big revelations are made.

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  • Jessica Jones Season 3 Teaser Reveals Official Premiere Date

    The beginning of the end is upon us. Netflix has released the first teaser for the third season of Marvel's Jessica Jones, the final chapter of the superhero series that was axed earlier this year. The footage teases a tense story and reveals exactly when the series will return to Netflix.

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  • How Kit Harington Reacted When He Found Out How GoT Ended

    Whether you're a diehard Game of Thrones fan or someone who has never seen an episode, you've likely heard that the series ended on a heart-wrenching note. Fans expressed much outrage, but that response now pales in comparison to Kit Harington's emotional reaction to learning how the show concluded.

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  • The Real Reason Chris Farley Got Fired From SNL

    Why did the late-night institution fire Chris Farley, rising movie star and portrayer of popular characters like motivational speaker Matt Foley, a heart-attack suffering "Da Bears" fan, a "Gap Girl," and more? SNL had its reasons.

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  • We Finally Understand Why Deadwood Was Canceled

    Despite being among the most remarkable and ambitious shows in TV history, HBO unceremoniously canceled Deeadwood after just three seasons. In 2019 — 13 years later — the show finally returned with a wrap-up film. So just why did HBO get rid of Deadwood in the first place?

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  • The Game Of Thrones Character Who Wasn't Meant To Die

    Cersei Lannister warned us early on that the game of thrones is a ruthless one: players either succeed and taste victory, or die trying. Indeed, many Game of Thrones characters perished on the path toward the Iron Throne, but there was one person who was initially meant to live to the end.

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  • The Huge Clue That Hints At Where Drogon Took Daenerys

    The last season of Game of Thrones solved a fair amount of mysteries and tied up several major storylines, but the finale still left viewers with a significant cliffhanger: where did Drogon take Daenerys after she met her end? Here's a huge clue that teases the place Drogon flew to.

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  • The One Thing Maisie Williams Regrets About Game Of Thrones Season 8

    The Game of Thrones series finale is all anyone can talk about — largely because of how controversial it was. Arya Stark actress Maisie Williams is one of the few people not infuriated by the closing episode. However, she did recently reveal the one thing she regrets about how Game of Thrones ended.

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  • Jessica Jones Season 3 Scores Debut Date

    Netflix may have axed Jessica Jones earlier this year, but the superhero series has one final season to roll out before it's truly over. Thanks to a sizzle reel the streaming site shared to YouTube on Wednesday, May 22, we now know when Jessica Jones' third season will hit Netflix.

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  • Black Mirror: Trailers Released For All Three New Episodes

    ​It's time for a nice long look into the ​Black Mirror​. Netflix has released episode titles and brief synopses, along with teaser trailers, for all three episodes of the venerable sci-fi anthology series' upcoming fifth season — and although it may be a bit truncated, the new season looks amazing.

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  • Why The Night King Gave Bran That Weird Look

    The Night King isn't known for his friendly face and adorable smile — and the extra-weird look he gave Bran Stark during the Battle of Winterfell on the final season of Game of Thrones had everyone wondering what was going on in his frosty brain. Here's the real reason behind the eerie exchange.

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  • The Hidden Meanings Behind Sansa's Final Game Of Thrones Look

    Audiences have come to expect three big things from Game of Thrones: plot twists, bloodshed, and gorgeous costumes. The finale included the characteristic trio — and placed an unexpected emphasis on the last of the three. Here are all the hidden meanings behind Sansa's final Game of Thrones look.

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  • Game Of Thrones' Biggest Plot Holes

    Because the show is so complex, there are bound to be a few loose ends and plot holes bouncing around, and with its final outing, Thrones introduced plenty more plot holes fans can agonize over throughout every rewatch.

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  • Sophie Turner Has Some Blunt Words For The GoT Fan Petition

    While more than a million Game of Thrones fans found no issue crying out for HBO to remake the eighth and final season with a different group of writers, actress Sophie Turner feels their actions are incredibly rude. She addressed the recent fan petition in an interview with The New York Times.

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  • Bran Stark Actor Thought Game Of Thrones Ending Was A Joke

    Game of Thrones is a series famous for its twists. The show kept surprising viewers up until its very last episode, which turned into territory few expected it to — including Bran Stark actor Isaac Hempstead Wright. He recently confessed that he initially thought the ending of the show was a joke.

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  • Emilia Clarke Breaks Her Silence On The Dany Twist In GoT

    The Mother of Dragons got the mother of all surprises on the last episode of Game of Thrones, and the actress who plays her has some things to say about the heartbreaking twist. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Daenerys Targaryen star Emilia Clarke broke her silence on the finale shocker.

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  • Small Game Of Thrones Details You Missed In The Final Season

    Whether you're a diehard Game of Thrones fan or a casual viewer, it's fun to hunt for any clues you can find from episode to episode, and the eighth and final season will be no exception. Keep track of them right here with this look at all the Thrones details you missed in the last six episodes.

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  • Biggest Questions Game Of Thrones Left Unanswered

    There are threads left dangling, prophecies unanswered, and portentous warnings that now seem strange and pointless. Were these intentional subversions? Did the writers simply forget about them, or purposefully shunt them to the side when the show took unexpected turns?

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  • Stephen King Says NOS4A2 Is 'Balls To The Wall Scary'

    Know nothing about NOS4A2? You'll want to sink your teeth into the strangely titled series after you hear this. AMC's forthcoming adaptation of Joe Hill's best-selling horror novel of the same name, NOS4A2 is "balls to the wall scary," according to horror maestro Stephen King.

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  • Actors Who Were Injured On The Game Of Thrones Set

    With so many moving parts and such high standards to uphold, it's always possible that something is going to go wrong on the set of Game of Thrones. Throughout the show's eight seasons, a number of performers have suffered for their art and endured scrapes and injuries.

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  • Latest GoT Episode Makes Sad Rotten Tomatoes History

    All is not well in Westeros. The surprising, devastating, and chaotic events of the penultimate episode of Game of Thrones rattled fans everywhere. But the tragedies of "The Bells" extend beyond its shocking narrative. Thrones season 8, episode 5 has set a sad new record on Rotten Tomatoes.

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  • The Simpsons Predicted A Big GoT Twist 2 Years Ago

    The Simpsons has done it yet again. Continuing its uncanny ability to predict real-world events and pop culture phenomena years in advance, the long-running animated series The Simpsons accurately predicted the massive twist that came on the fifth episode of Game of Thrones' final season.

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  • Varys Actor Frustrated By Being Sidelined In GoT

    Game of Thrones isn't known for its happy character endings, usually killing them off before their time. One character who survived to the last season is Varys, who has had quite the journey over the years. However, the actor who plays him as a bone to pick with how Varys' story came to a close.

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  • The Most Important Question After The Latest GoT Episode

    The fifth episode of Game of Thrones' eighth and final season was a lot of things. It ran the gamut of emotions, but left viewers with just one question: Who will take the Iron Throne now? Join us as we explore the possible responses to that massive inquiry.

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  • Game Of Thrones Season 8 Ending May Have Leaked

    Just as the night is dark and full of terrors, the internet is vast and full of spoilers. Game of Thrones has but two episodes remaining in its epic eight-season run on television, and thanks to a series of purported leaks, Thrones fans may already have the answer as to how the show will end.

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  • Why The Internet Isn't Happy With Game Of Thrones Episode 4

    With so many storylines to wrap up and character arcs to complete, the final season of Game of Thrones was bound to make bold and divisive moves. Such was the case on the latest episode of the fantasy drama, "The Last of the Starks," which has fans setting the internet ablaze with criticism.

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  • The Untold Truth Of The Night King

    An adventure as epic as Game of Thrones needs great villains to up the stakes, and the Night King is among the baddest of them all — despite the fact that fans don't really know an awful lot about who he is or what he wants. From behind-the-scenes tidbits to fan theories, here's the untold truth.

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  • Twitter Reacts To Game Of Thrones' Battle Of Winterfell Deaths

    Whether you've watched "The Long Night" once or screened it multiple times, if you're a Game of Thrones fan, you're likely still reeling from the battle — and from one death in particular. To help you process things, we've gathered some of the internet's best reactions to each big casualty.

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  • The Night King Question No One Is Asking After The Big Battle

    When it comes to Game of Thrones, certain episodes leave us with more questions than they answer. The latest installment of the series' final season cleared up a massive uncertainty fans have had since the very beginning, but there's a huge question no one is asking after the Battle of Winterfell.

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