If, by some cosmic coincidence, you live your life in the center of the Venn diagram where "likes Dungeons and Dragons" and "likes physical activity" overlap, then there's good news. A living, breathing world of medieval fantasy adventures awaits in the most magical place on the planet: Utah.
Read MoreA James Bond movie is only as good as its villain, and a Bond villain is only as good as his dialogue. We're here to take a look at every single Bond baddie's final words, from their desperate pleas to their most deranged threats. What do these words reveal about these fiends? Read on to find out.
Read MoreAs iconic as the James Bond series' protagonist is, there's an equal amount of fan interest in his many enemies over the years. In No Time to Die, he'll face Rami Malek's Safin. Here's why the character could be one of Bond's most perilous challenges yet.
Read MoreBond fans certainly can cherry-pick their favorites. But there's really only one way to view these adventures as the work of one semi-ageless operative -- and it's not in chronological order. You've been watching James Bond movies all wrong, and here's why.
Read MoreDirector Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic Gladiator is a stone-cold classic, but it wasn't without its share of problems. Late in production, the death of a cast member who happened to be a Hollywood icon. Here's how the movie was able to be completed after the death of Oliver Reed.
Read MoreIn 2016, we got the belated sequel Independence Day: Resurgence, which brought back most of the original film's cast — but not Will Smith. What was the real reason that the character of Captain Steven Hiller was written out?
Read MoreThe man who released the kraken in the 2010 version of Clash of the Titans has just revealed interesting information from his time on the set of Star Wars: Phantom Menace. Here's what Liam Neeson had to say about the movie, and one of his co-stars, Ahmed Best.
Read MoreIt's no big secret that the latest addition to the legendary James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, will be Daniel Craig's last outing as the suave super-spy. Thankfully for fans, MI6 has already recruited a new agent to bring the malevolent forces of the world to heel: the formidable Nomi.
Read MoreIf you felt like you were somewhat in the dark about The Rise of Skywalker's unexpected twist, then you were in good company. According to Daisy Ridley, J.J. Abrams — despite being the director of both the first and last chapters of the Star Wars sequel trilogy — wasn't sure, either.
Read MoreWhether it is for nostalgia or for his calm emulation of suave, the Brosnan Era holds a special place in many people's hearts. Pierce Brosnan played 007 at a crucial point in film history, and carried the character into the new millennium.
Read MoreAna de Armas has a history of playing roles that defy expectation and require a wide range of acting ability. Even if you can't quite place where you've seen her before, there's a chance that she's already impressed you with her previous work. Here's why Paloma from No Time to Die looks so familiar.
Read MoreQuick, recite the names of every James Bond actor — and no, while he might be the internet's all-time favorite 007 casting choice, Idris Elba won't count until he's been cast. Done? If you somehow missed George Lazenby, don't fret. You wouldn't be the first.
Read MoreAs an actor, it doesn't get much bigger than landing a role in the James Bond franchise, and scoring the part of 007 himself could very well skyrocket you to the very top of the industry, making you a household name. Still, the role does come with some baggage.
Read MoreIn 1983, just a few months after the release of Octopussy, there came Never Say Never Again, a competing Bond film from a different production company. How could this happen? It's a strange story, the roots of which can be found in the production of the fourth Bond film, 1965's Thunderball.
Read MoreSome people drop truth bombs; John Boyega prefers truth napalm. The talented and outspoken star, who appeared in all three Star Wars sequel films as rogue stormtrooper Finn, had a few choice comments about his experience working on the franchise during a recent conversation with British GQ.
Read More1985 marked the end of an era. Roger Moore was seven films deep into his run as James Bond, the secret agent repeatedly voted "undercover operative most likely to just tell everybody his name right off the bat." A View to a Kill, that year's release, had all the earmarks of a classic 007 adventure.
Read MoreEven the master of horror isn't immune to the quarantine stream. Throughout 2020, Stephen King has been tweeting about the Amazon Prime shows and movies that he's been watching while holed up at home. The prolific author has found lots to love about some of the streamer's most underrated offerings.
Read MoreWe're here to explore everything in Zootopia that sails over younger heads, one cheeky pun, homage, and joke at a time.
Read MoreFrom its all-star cast to martial arts references, here are the things only adults notice in Kung Fu Panda.
Read MoreDisney's live-action Mulan remake may have had a rocky road to release day, between various delays and outrages, but the film is now available for streaming on Disney+. However, as with most remakes, reboots, and adaptations, not everything from the original made the cut.
Read MoreFrom symbolic imagery to systemic societal issues, here are some of the things only adults notice in the live-action Mulan.
Read MoreWhy was this live-action film adapted from an anime successful where so many others failed? For one, it actually hews closer to the source material than the anime ever did.
Read MoreThe story of a young ninja working to become the leader of his village truly resonated with audiences, and anytime something new with the anime emerges, fans are quick to form opinions. However, even as something as simple as Blu-Ray cover art gets people riled up.
Read MoreFrom Hunter x Hunter, to Attack on Titan, Narutu fans looking for their next fix have plenty of choices. However, there's one particular horror anime on Netflix that's flown under the radar since it first aired in 2008, and is now picking up steam.
Read MoreAs Avatar: The Last Airbender progresses, the show's character arcs only get more tangible, believable, and engrossing. That sentiment is especially true of Katara, whose story brought us a particularly powerful moment in the second season finale that means even more than you might realize.
Read MoreOh, Mom. She's the sweet old lady of the Futurama universe, who is simply trying to make the world a better place ... yeah, right. The character is pretty developed, with many nuances, but there's one aspect of Mom's history that has fans scratching their heads.
Read MoreA character named Carol Miller, but better known as "Mom," is the head of a multi-billion-dollar company that seems to have a monopoly on all things robot, and she flexes that wealth quite a bit. Just how much dough has she really accumulated, however?
Read MoreThe Star Wars animated series flesh out the galaxy far, far away with engaging characters, exciting arcs, and a look at the universe's stranger corners. Fans of all ages have much to love here -- but there's a lot that goes over the littlest heads. These are the details only adults appreciate.
Read MoreFans have been discussing a wild finale theory on Reddit. The episode in question ends with Farnsworth pressing the button, turning Futurama into the only show that you can restart from the beginning at the end of a binge session while making the argument that you're just starting the next season.
Read MoreConsidering that this is the same show that promised a world where someone would want to keep Jay Leno's head alive for centuries, maybe we shouldn't be taking it all that seriously — but for die-hard fans, next-level pedantry is the name of the game.
Read MoreThere's a lot that doesn't make sense about Bender Bending Rodriguez. Each added detail of his life only serves to raise more questions. But more than anything, the biggest unsolved mystery in the life of B.B. Rodriguez's life lies at the character's very core.
Read MoreRecently, the sleuths over on Reddit outdid themselves yet again, bringing up a very subtle Simpsons Easter egg from one of Futurama's early episodes that was nearly impossible to catch during the first viewing.
Read MoreDespite its cancellation in September of 2013, Matt Groening's Futurama remains a cult classic. Fans across the globe still praise the show's clever dialogue, its colorful cast of characters, and the world — or rather, worlds — that the Planet Express crew inhabited.
Read MoreHer name is Ellen Latzen. She played Ruby Sue (Eddie's precocious young daughter) in Christmas Vacation, stealing scenes and delivering some of the film's best laughs along the way, but where did she disappear to after the film finally wrapped?
Read MoreBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure sat on a shelf for a year until it's release in 1989. Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey was released only two years later; very quickly by comparison. After that there was nothing. Here's why it took so long for the threequel to become a reality.
Read MoreIt was Joe Hill himself who encouraged the name change, as he was no longer able to reconcile the original name with the controversial legacy of the infamous horror scribe who inspired it.
Read MoreGreen Lantern is a top-tier DC superhero, a cosmic police officer, and one of the founding members of the Justice League. But there's a lot even passionate fans might not know about the men (and sometimes women) who don the power ring. We're here to break it all down for you.
Read MoreLois Lane is Superman's girlfriend, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, and a mom. Though this character is as old as Superman himself, there's still a lot about her most people don't know. This is her story in its entirety, one dazzling Daily Planet scoop at a time.
Read Morein a story featuring the Doctor's regeneration and a number of surprise appearances, the most outlandish part is the Master's scheme to rewrite every human being's DNA. Some viewers have pointed out that one particular aspect of his plan may render it even scarier than the show makes it seem.
Read MoreOver the last 20 years, fans of Gotham's most pointy-headed vigilante have seen and heard from Batman in all sorts of ways. Now, Bat-fans can expect even more content centered on the Caped Crusader, as a new podcast entitled Batman Unburied is in the works.
Read MoreHenry Cavill has recently graced our screens as Sherlock Holmes and Geralt of Rivia, and now it seems he may soon be returning to his original breakout role as Superman. He's not taking part in Snyder Cut reshoots, but other projects are rumored to be in the works.
Read MoreThe fifth season of Lucifer has shed some light on questions that have plagued fans since season 1, but it still hasn't unraveled all the show's mysteries. One lingering question about Chloe's role is particularly important going forward.
Read MoreThe prized role has gone to rising star Aldis Hodge. Thankfully, Hodge has plenty of experience working as part of a cinematic team. Even though you may not immediately recognize his name, rest assured you've surely seen him before.
Read MoreWe learned from a joint announcement by The CW, Warner Bros. TV, and Berlanti Productions that Supergirl will end in 2021 after its sixth season. We're going to pick one Supergirl character for each show that we think could use a little more of that good Supergirl energy, and where they should go.
Read MoreIt's difficult to put your finger on exactly when Batman became the baddest badass in the DC universe. Whatever the case, he's the team to beat in any self-respecting rhetorical action-figure fight. Could DC's Black Noir get the job done?
Read MoreThe CW series Supergirl is headed to greener pastures. It's likely that some of the cast will find themselves on other CW shows, but we can't help but feel that there's at least one member of Team Supergirl who would be perfect for more than just a cameo in another series — Nia Nal, a.k.a. Dreamer.
Read MoreYou may not know it, but Morita's iconic character was, in fact, based on a real-life martial arts guru named Fumio Demura. A well-known presence on the L.A. martial arts scene, Demura helped Morita prepare for his turn in The Karate Kid. He also has a secret appearance in the movie.
Read MoreThe key to this show's success goes far beyond a goofy premise and outrageous characters. There's a real heart and sense of purpose at the center of Schitt's Creek, which is a large part of the reason why Emmy voters and Netflix viewers agree that it's something special.
Read MoreBlue Bloods has been a staple of Friday night television since 2010, and as it's been renewed for an 11th season, we'll see plenty more of the Reagans for quite some time. We may even finally get an episode explaining why Tom Selleck's Frank Reagan has a fire helmet behind his desk
Read MoreIn the live-action Flash solo movie, Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) will travel across multiple dimensions and encounter alternate takes on DC's greatest heroes. Now, rumors are swirling that a previously shelved Superman incarnation may finally see the light of day through Flash's time-travel exploits.
Read MoreWe've all been anxiously awaiting the oft-delayed Wonder Woman 1984 for what seems like an eternity now, and the full-length trailer we got in August 2020 has us even more excited. Among the powerful warriors lined up at the spot's beginning, you may have noticed a familiar face or two.
Read MoreWhen star Robert Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19, many fans assumed the worst for the production of The Batman — a project that has already faced its share of issues. But now, the movie is once again heading in the right direction.
Read MoreBatman is Gotham's Dark Knight, saving it from peril countless times. But he's only human, after all, and has made mistakes. These villains, who went bad because of Batman's actions, are some of the worst mistakes he's made -- and definitely the most dangerous.
Read MoreWhile there are plenty of callbacks, including some flashbacks to the original film, we got to wondering whether other scenes that didn't make the cut could pop up on the series. According to Johnny Lawrence himself, there's a chance that's precisely what could happen.
Read MoreStunt doubles are the unsung heroes of entertainment, relied on to deliver fight scenes or breathtaking falls. But it's not just action - they also need to sell that they are the star. That's why Supergirl's stunt double is notable; she looks nearly identical to Melissa Benoist.
Read MoreAfter two engrossing seasons, Altered Carbon left fans wanting more — not because of a lack of plot, but because the short-lived drama left fans with a desire to know more about this dystopian world and the technology that makes it seem so alien.
Read MoreCook up some ram-don and grab your scholar's rock because we're taking a look at the things you only notice the second time you watch Parasite.
Read MoreAfter a fantastic first trailer that was filled to the brim with small details and Easter eggs, fans are already salivating at the thought of another film with the Caped Crusader. Now, Matt Reeves has revealed a highly unlikely source for The Batman that's nonetheless very interesting.
Read MoreTurns out, The Next Karate Kid wasn't Morita's last rodeo as Mr. Miyagi. In fact, the character's final appearance wasn't in a Karate Kid movie at all.
Read MoreWhile we wait for the third season to be confirmed, there's plenty of room to revisit how Harley Quinn got to be the show it is. As it turns out: Harley Quinn stands atop the grave of another comedy series.
Read MoreRaised By Wolves is a thrilling sci-fi series that debuted on HBO Max in September 2020. As you binge it, you may have noticed that Mary, played by Sienna Guillory, looks familiar. She's no stranger to sci-fi and fantasy projects, and you've likely seen her in plenty of works in the past.
Read MoreStarman is one of DC's most storied superheroes. 11 separate men have taken on the mantle at some point -- and that's not even counting Stargirl. We're here to break down this complex hero's story, from his 1941 debut as a super-scientist to his 1990s reinvention.
Read MoreSince former Batman guru Christopher Nolan has recently worked with Robert Pattinson, who will become the new Batman, on Tenet, it's only natural to wonder what Nolan thinks of Pattinson taking over such an iconic role. Here's how Nolan feels about Pattinson's Batman.
Read MoreThe Batman's production is paused once again. After on-set reports revealed that star Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, production on Matt Reeves' The Batman was quickly shut down. According to a new scoop, however, the project remains undaunted by yet another delay.
Read MoreWe now know what it takes to slow down The Batman: COVID-19. Shooting on the upcoming movie, which will star Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, has been shut down once again after an unidentified crew member tested positive for the disease that has been ravaging the globe since early this year.
Read MoreFans across the internet have already spent countless hours deciphering every second of the trailer -- including those of us at Looper. Here's everything you can see in the first teaser for The Batman, broken down moment by moment.
Read MoreDisney has been releasing a rush of information on its long-awaited slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe series destined for Disney+. As a result, we now know one major star heading to the streaming platform's Loki series.
Read MoreAfter the live-action Mulan remake was shuttled to Disney's exclusive streaming service due to COVID-19, which is keeping lots of movies out of theaters outright, subscribers were dismayed to discover that they would have to pay $29.99 to watch the film on top of their monthly $6.99 subscription.
Read MoreThere is an exhilarating chunk of our lifetime when we feel invincible. A segment of time when we do nothing but slurp down soda, chomp on corn dogs, and freefall into a murky pool. That teenage spirit was embodied in full by a New Jersey amusement park known as Action Park.
Read MoreFrom the stars to the side characters, here's what happened to the cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Read MoreThe film stays pretty true to the source material, but like all adaptations, some changes were made for the sake of brevity and the nature of displaying scenes as opposed to describing them. Here's a look at how the film adaptation of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is different from the book.
Read MoreLet's be honest, this crew has caused at least as many catastrophes as they've saved. One of these catastrophes stands out clearly as the worst thing the crew ever did on Futurama: They caused the massacre of hundreds of billions of alien infants.
Read MoreFrom forgotten films led by Marvel and former Twilight stars to insane, stunt-packed foreign pictures that are well worth seeking out, these are the best parkour action movies you've never seen.
Read MoreHow I Met Your Mother might be a story about love, but its main character is pretty toxic. Here's why Ted Mosby from How I Met Your Mother is actually the worst.
Read MoreDialogue can change a show, and Sailor Moon was two completely different shows depending on in what language you watched it. Once the show made it over to the States and was dubbed in English, weird things happened. Here's one of the weirdest.
Read MoreEvery character in Rick and Morty is mean to poor, old Jerry Smith. Neither Summer nor Morty is exactly a genius, but they can catch the cues that usually go over Jerry's head and, in times of frustration, they aren't above pointing them out, even if they're super harsh.
Read MoreMoviegoers are a fickle lot, and there's no telling what movies will hit and what movies will fail. Here are the top 5 best and 5 worst years in box office history.
Read MoreThe long-running sitcom The Big Bang Theory is full of questionable moments and instances of characters doing pretty terrible things to one another. Here's the worst thing Penny ever did to Amy on the show.
Read MoreRobert Downey Jr. seems like someone who has always been an A-list movie star. Far from it.
Read MoreWhile there are limitless Rickyisms, and everyone has their own tub of tea, here, dear Heisensteins, are some of the unique ways the self-smarted Ricky has expressed himself on Trailer Park Boys over the years.
Read More"Why did this happen?" you may shout to the three moons before begging the Crystal of Truth for benevolent intervention. As bad news arrives from Netflix, it's fair to assume that The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a victim of terrible circumstances and timing.
Read MoreThe official announcement of a third season, which will debut exclusively on HBO Max, has the production team understandably excited, affording them an opportunity to explore narratives which otherwise would have been abandoned.
Read MoreSherlock Holmes is one of pop culture's most beloved characters. Accordingly, he's been in a metric ton of movies and TV shows. But which of these on-screen Sherlocks is the best portrayal of the consulting detective? We're here to answer that question with this definitive list.
Read MoreOver its run on NBC, the grizzled and gritty procedural series Chicago P.D. has seen many characters doing questionable things. One character, Sean Roman, returned to Chicago after a four-year absence ... but by that time, he was a very changed man.
Read MoreThe Doom Patrol, DC's oddest family of superpowered misfits, will be back for even more misadventures, shared trauma, and reluctant heroics. The popular series about the strange and lesser-known comics team has been renewed for a third season.
Read MoreFrom A-list actresses to beloved comedians, here are the best guest spots on The Office.
Read MoreThough the English dub of Dragon Ball Z did its best to make Goku more of a Superman figure, as opposed to his harsher depiction in the manga, it couldn't hide the fact that the Saiyan isn't always so pure of heart.
Read MoreDo the movie's flaws offer a compelling argument to skip Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending blockbuster? Judge for yourself: Here's a look at the best and worst things about Tenet's story and cinematic execution.
Read MoreIt's a gutting loss to lose such a talented star so early in his career, but if there's any comfort to be had, it's the incredible and indelible performances Boseman left behind.
Read MoreNo actor always makes the right choices, and even one as acclaimed as Mr. De Niro is no exception. He's one of the most talented stars of his generation, but he's been known to pick a dud project here and there — and some of those low points are pretty darn low.
Read MoreWritten and directed by relative newcomer Abba Makama, the film is entitled The Lost Okoroshi. It premiered to raves at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, and if that wild setup sounds at all intriguing, you should know it's due to make its Netflix debut on September 4, 2020.
Read MoreThe Harry Potter series was a massive phenomenon that captivated millions with its tale of a boy wizard's battle against evil. The ending, however, didn't sit right with some fans. Fortunately, fan fiction is here with a revised version that may make those particular Potterheads happy.
Read MoreIn Harry Potter, Hogsmeade is a little village near Hogwarts that many of the students visit during the school year, assuming they can get their parents to sign the permission slips. There are lots of fun and safe things to do in Hogsmeade, but there is a shadier side to the sleepy village.
Read MoreThe Harry Potter film franchise is already pretty intense, but one of its tensest scenes didn't make the transition from page to screen. Here's the most intense Harry Potter scene we never got to see in the film version of the mega-franchise.
Read MoreSome of the problems that surfaced during the filming of Sorcerer's Stone were, well, a lot more gross than you could have ever expected. Here's the totally disgusting detail about Hogwarts' majestic Great Hall that you never knew about before.
Read MoreMousesack's time on Netflix's The Witcher, though short, nonetheless stands out for Adam Levy's excellent performance in the role. He is a secondary character important enough to appear in almost every piece of Witcher media ever made. Here are the important facts about his life and journey.
Read MoreWesterns were well and truly dead when Dances With Wolves debuted -- and then, suddenly, the genre was resurrected. We're here to examine how Kevin Costner's groundbreaking film revived stories of the frontier for a whole new generation, and led to work like Brokeback Mountain and True Grit.
Read MoreAlong with seasonal favorites, new horror movies are also surfacing for the 2020 Halloween season. One particularly intriguing new supernatural horror film is The Craft: Legacy, a continuation of the 1996 cult hit — and it just got its first trailer.
Read MoreIf you're scared by how difficult it is to get scared by Netflix, have no fear. Whether you're looking for the perfect slow burn to introduce a horror hater to the genre, looking to watch a certified horror classic you've missed, or anything in between, we've got you covered.
Read MorePerhaps the best part of Get Out is how layered Jordan Peele's Academy Award-winning script really is, from its numerous references and its subtle Easter eggs to tiny moments you only notice upon a second viewing.
Read MoreThe 2010 reboot A Nightmare on Elm Street, starring Jackie Earle Haley as iconic slasher Freddy Krueger, was intended to take Freddy back to his straight horror roots while launching a new series — but it didn't exactly turn out that way. We haven't had another Nightmare since, and here's why.
Read MoreIf you follow horror, then you know that Blumhouse Productions has been knocking it out of the park for a few years now. From Get Out (2017) to The Invisible Man (2020), Jason Blum's production company has been behind the most innovative horror flicks of the past decade.
Read MoreIn the bloodied annals of horror history, few villains cast quite as long a shadow as that of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The vile, manipulative man-eater first appeared as a frightfully compelling supporting player in the pages of Thomas Harris' bracing 1981 novel Red Dragon.
Read MoreGoing through the history of the film, life was clearly imitating art — to the point that people seriously wondered whether the devil himself was trying to stop the film from getting made. Here's a look back at some of the many bizarre things that happened on the set of The Omen.
Read MoreNetflix is helping viewers beat the heat with one of the most chilling screen villains of all time. Red Dragon, the prequel to the 1991 horror classic Silence of the Lambs and its sequel Hannibal, has made its entrance onto the streamer's Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.
Read MoreWhile the small amount of footage in the teaser trailer doesn't give away too much context, it does offer an eerie glimpse into the madness that horror fans can expect to encounter in Hulu's new fright fest from the mind of Clive Barker.
Read MoreBarrell talked to Looper in an interview leading up to the premiere of Wynonna Earp's fourth season in which she recounted her favorite moments, talked about the trouble with breaking for a pandemic, and paid tribute to the family behind one of TV's biggest surprise genre hits.
Read MoreMighty Marvel faithful, meet your new Kamala Khan. Hollywood newcomer Iman Vellani has been cast as the titular character in the upcoming, MCU-set Disney+ miniseries Ms. Marvel. Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige has previously teased that the character will appear in upcoming MCU features.
Read MoreThe docu-series is the perfect opportunity to see how Marvel makes comic books, and to hear from the writers who have taken legendary characters on unforgettable adventures. For anyone who has ever been remotely interested in Marvel's iconic stories, this series is definitely appointment viewing.
Read MoreSometimes, however, heroes end up fighting other heroes instead of the baddies. Such is the case with Wolverine and the Hulk, who have battled multiple times in Marvel Comics. Will their conflict ever make it to the big screen?
Read MoreWeaving characters and concepts like the demon Surtur and the rainbow bridge Bifrost into modern American superhero iconography, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Leiber created a fictional world like no other. Now for a closer look at the untold truth of Marvel's Asgard.
Read MoreShuri is Wakanda's princess, T'Challa's little sister, and the smartest person in the MCU. But there's a lot more to this brilliant scientist than meets the eye. We're here to reveal everything you don't know about Shuri, from her time as the Black Panther to her mystical new powers.
Read MoreThe story of Alita: Battle Angel centers around Alita (Rosa Salazar) and features some pretty badass future technology -- most pieces from before the apocalyptic Fall. One such piece of technology comes in the form of an infamous weapon, the Damascus Blade. Here's this mysterious weapon's origin.
Read MoreAlong with Black Widow's latest delay comes a scramble to rework Marvel's film slate for 2021. We can now expect a longer wait for both Eternals and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a delay which breaks a streak Marvel Studios has held for over a decade.
Read MoreThe Mighty Marvel rumor mill has just cranked out a doozy. According to the folks at We Got This Covered, Marvel Studios is looking to cast A Quiet Place star John Krasinski as ... Captain America. Or rather, an alternate universe version of Cap who would appear in the upcoming Doctor Strange 2.
Read MoreCrossovers may be the norm for modern superhero movies, but that doesn't mean every proposed MCU guest appearance and Easter egg has made it to the screen. Here's a look back at some of the coolest ideas that had to fall by the wayside.
Read MoreShe-Hulk is one of the biggest Marvel superheroes who has yet to appear in live action — but that's about to change. In the near future, this lawyer turned superhero — who gains her powers via a gamma-irradiated blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner — will be coming the MCU.
Read MoreBlack Widow is set to be the next entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, finally offering fans a glimpse into the leather-clad assassin's shadowy past. When it finally does arrive, the film looks set to break new tonal ground for the MCU, according to folks involved in the project.
Read MoreAfter years of patiently waiting, fans learned in July 2019 that She-Hulk is coming to the streaming platform Disney+. And following more waiting, in September 2020, it was announced that a bright star is attached to the lead role: Tatiana Maslany.
Read MoreCindy Moon, AKA Silk, is a Marvel web-slinger unlike any other. With Sony introducing her to millions in her own series, there's never been a better time to get to know this unique wall-crawler. This is Silk's story, from her decade in isolation to her time working under J. Jonah Jameson.
Read MoreSometimes, members of the Avengers have literally created their opponents, often in the form of killer robots and the subsequent creations of said killer robots. In those cases, they had no one else to blame. Let's take a look at the super-villains that the Avengers have had a hand in creating.
Read MoreLike a ray of glorious sunshine, Marvel fans have received the news they've all been waiting for: WandaVision, the highly anticipated Disney+ addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is coming to the streaming service later this year
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the release dates for just about every project in the MCU, but this week brought some rare good news on this front: It looks like She-Hulk is at least moving in the right direction.
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan blew away audiences with his ferocious and nuanced portrayal of Erik "Killmonger" Stevens in 2018's Black Panther. Chadwick Boseman's passing has reignited speculation over whether Killmonger could return for the sequel — and perhaps take on the mantle himself.
Read MoreLong before Black Panther showed up in the MCU, he'd left important footprints on our cultural landscape.
Read MoreThe Eternals are one of Marvel's strangest groups, and Thena is one of their most fascinating members. A scholar, a warrior, and an immortal, her life spans eons. We're here to explain her entire story, from her ancient origins to her unique relationship to Greek myth.
Read MoreWhile the idea of replacing Boseman has been broached, there are significant arguments for why acting legend's portrayal of the first and currently only Black Panther stand-alone performance should remain that way.
Read MoreAl Pacino's grandstanding work as the enigmatic and wildly charismatic Jimmy Hoffa continues to be singled out as one of The Irishman's finest elements, with many pointing to a particularly pivotal scene as a fresh highlight for his storied career.
Read MoreThe Sony Universe of Marvel Characters might be making the leap to the small screen. Sony Pictures Television is developing a live-action TV series based on the Korean-American hero Cindy Moon, AKA Silk, according to multiple outlets including Variety. The series could lead a package deal.
Read MoreHe's been around for a really long time, beating up cosmic beings and protecting humanity. But who exactly is Marvel's Ikaris? Well, read on to find out.
Read MoreFans continue to express a desire for more Alita: Battle Angel. Lucky for them, the director included a brief cameo of a fan favorite pulled straight from the source material, which has drummed up conversation and led to fantasy casting featuring a major player from Marvel's Black Panther.
Read MoreIt must be the most powerful line of dialogue in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it wouldn't have happened if not for Boseman.
Read MoreThe late Chadwick Boseman had some feelings about his famous Black Panther suit. In a joint interview with director Ryan Coogler, the actor talked about the burden that comes with wearing a full-body outfit to become a super hero.
Read MoreOn the upcoming series WandaVision, Monica Rambeau is all grown up. The actress who plays her, Teyonah Parris, has made several splashes throughout her career. Here's why WandaVision's Monica Rambeau looks so familiar.
Read MoreIt's a film about the film. A look behind the curtain of one of the great American films of the 20th century is an exciting enough prospect on its own, but the making of The Godfather was also a particularly dramatic Hollywood moment worthy of dramatization in its own right.
Read MoreRocky IV's robot has developed something of a cult following, which is why it was puzzling when Sylvester Stallone announced that his forthcoming director's cut of the movie would see the lovable robot left on the cutting room floor. Now, the robot's creator has offered Stallone some choice words.
Read MoreWith Bill & Ted Face the Music having arrived, it's easy to start eyeing the future of the Bill & Ted series, and its potential fourth movie. Fortunately, there's no more need to speculate, because we now know whether Bill & Ted 4 is happening or not.
Read MoreThere is more evidence that you really can't go home, as it looks like we won't be going back to Back to the Future any time soon. More people behind the beloved time travel trilogy have chimed in to quash fan hopes for a cinematic continuation of the series.
Read MoreA month after his untimely passing, fans across the globe continue to mourn the loss of Chadwick Boseman. Yet another reason to celebrate — and miss — Boseman's kind heart and caring nature just came to light courtesy of Empire.
Read MoreIt's been nearly 15 years since Sacha Baron Cohen's magnum opus Borat hit theaters in 2006, but has Cohen not only written, but shot a secret sequel to his extremely weird comedy since then. Now, there may be a title for the next Borat film. Unsurprisingly, it's absolutely insane.
Read MoreDespite the problems that have plagued the production, Avatar 2 is moving along swimmingly, and the wait for the next Avatar fix won't be all that long. Writer-director-producer James Cameron just offered an exciting update on both Avatar 2 and Avatar 3 that should leave fans hyped.
Read MoreLilly Aspell, who plays young Diana Prince in the Wonder Woman movies, is celebrating the work of Wonder Woman fan Carmela Chillery-Watson in support of the non-profit organization Muscular Dystrophy UK. Chillery-Watson was diagnosed with a rare deteriorative muscle condition in 2017.
Read MoreAccording to director Joe Russo, Tom Holland's latest performance in Cherry should put him in Oscar contention come award season.
Read MoreIt's been four years since we last saw George Clooney in a major motion picture, and fans are wondering: What's his beard like these days? Well, wonder no longer, as a first look at his new movie, The Midnight Sky, has just dropped.
Read MoreNews landed in September of 2020 that director Zack Snyder would be shooting additional scenes for his new cut of Justice League. But Henry Cavill won't be returning for the planned October filming dates. Here's why the man behind Superman will be sitting this shoot out.
Read MoreWith recent shakeups at DC and the imminent departure of Bond incumbent Daniel Craig, the timing couldn't be better for the Man of Steel star, but only time will tell whether an Aston Martin lies in Cavill's immediate future.
Read MoreThe Justice League will soon be back in action. Today in news that practically nobody saw coming, director Zack Snyder will be partially reassembling his Justice League cast for a round of reshoots. They will be taking place in October, and will only take about a week to complete.
Read MoreNicolas Cage may be a national treasure, but his film series bearing that title looks like it's stuck in limbo. Here's the real reason.
Read MoreWith the debut of Netflix's Enola Holmes, the Sherlock Holmes universe is expanding, right along with the résumé of its producer and star Millie Bobby Brown. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Brown opened up about what it was like preparing for her Enola Holmes stunts.
Read MoreThe wattage of the fall movie season just got significantly lower. Near the beginning of the forever year known as 2020, Disney made the decision to push Marvel's hotly-anticipated standalone Black Widow film from May to November, due to COVID-19 concerns. Now, it's getting pushed again.
Read MoreDespite the film's box office success, Jim Caviezel, who starred as Jesus in the movie, claims that The Passion of the Christ effectively ended his mainstream acting career. Here's why.
Read MoreOrion Classics has just released the trailer for the upcoming comedy-horror-thriller The Wolf of Snow Hollow, and the film looks to be a rollicking good time. But sadly, there will be a tinge of melancholy associated with the movie once it arrives this fall.
Read MoreFans of gripping live theater, searing indie dramas, and prestige TV are probably already very familiar with celebrated Tony and Emmy-nominated actress Carrie Coon. She recently fielded some questions about one of the biggest — but most unusual — entries on her resume: Avengers: Infinity War.
Read MoreFans awaiting the as-yet untitled Matrix 4 can expect thrills, action... and a little romance. Keanu Reeves recently stopped by BBC's The One Show to promote Bill & Ted Face the Music, and while the show's hosts had him, they couldn't resist asking about the upcoming four-quel.
Read MoreQuite a few of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's supporting players have spoken publicly about their desire to return. Apparently, once you've been a part of the single biggest film franchise of all time, the hankering to dip your toes in that pool again can be quite strong.
Read MoreSynchronic, the upcoming sci-fi horror feature from directorial duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead, dropped its first trailer on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 — sending ripples through the internet and attracting the attention of horror fans everywhere.
Read MoreChris Evans was on the Tamron Hall Show for an interview regarding his political activism when conversation turned toward how he was dealing with the news. The Captain America actor had an enlightening take on why it's so difficult to process Chadwick Boseman's death.
Read MoreMarvel fans have been clamoring for a standalone Black Widow movie since Scarlett Johansson first took on the role a decade ago in Iron Man 2. The hotly anticipated solo outing was scheduled to arrive in May 2020 before getting delayed to November, and now it looks like it may be delayed yet again.
Read MoreJonathan Majors' very good year could turn into a great couple of Phases for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans. Majors, the star of the hit HBO Max series Lovecraft Country, has been tapped for a lead role in the forthcoming, as-yet untitled third entry in the Ant-Man series, according to Deadline.
Read MoreNurse Ratched is back in the news thanks to her upcoming series, but the actress who made the character famous on screen is still keeping some her cards close to her vest.
Read MoreWhat's next for Ezra Miller's Flash after his upcoming solo movie? A comment made by one of the flick's producers might make you Wonder. Barbara Muschietti, the sister of Flash director Andy Muschietti, revealed during the flick's DC FanDome panel who she'd like to see Barry Allen team up with.
Read MoreFans have assumed that the fourth Thor movie, Love and Thunder, would be Hemsworth's final outing in the role he made famous, but the actor himself may not be so ready to part with the hammer. Here's what he had to say about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Read MoreEven at 74 years of age, the acting legend has made it known that he isn't quite ready to close the door on playing the iconic fighter again in a lead role. Whether or not another Rocky-centric story will come to fruition remains up in the air, but the Rambo actor did share a piece of exciting news.
Read MoreWestern audiences aren't the only ones dissatisfied with the House of Mouse's latest live-action adaptation. Director Niki Caro once described her film as a 'love letter to China,' but Chinese fans don't seem to reciprocate that adoration and are outraged with the final product. Here's why.
Read MoreAmid yet another round of controversy surrounding its Mulan remake, Disney admits that the backlash to the film is creating a web of issues for the company.
Read More2020's reign of terror over Hollywood continues, and one of Universal's most anticipated horror releases, Nia DaCosta's Candyman, can officially be added to its growing list of victims.
Read MoreAccording to a report from Reuters, multiple anonymous sources in the Chinese media have said that they received instructions to halt any coverage of Mulan. This new controversy began shortly after the film's recent release on Disney+ (and no, it doesn't have to do with the $30 price tag).
Read MoreThis latest move is, unsurprisingly, yet another bit of fallout from 2020's industry reshuffling in the face of COVID. There's a silver lining, though, as there's actually good reason to believe this move will be Wonder Woman 1984's last.
Read MoreOne factor seems to bother even the stalwart pro-#Alive crowd, if Reddit's /r/netflix forum is any indicator. Specifically, it was that most iconic and cherished of American filmmaking traditions that got in the crowd's craw: product placement.
Read MoreBoseman also shared some details about one of those conversations he had with Bryant in the years before his death. In the wake of Boseman's own untimely passing, that particular conversation now has a deeper and more haunting significance.
Read MoreFrom the time it was first announced way back in the summer of 2017, Wonder Woman 1984's release date has been in an almost constant state of flux. Unfortunately, we're learning that the sequel's long road to the screen still might not be over.
Read MoreShe may have starred on one of the biggest television series ever, but that doesn't mean Maisie Williams will be heading to Tentpole City any time soon. The British actress who shot to worldwide fame on Game of Thrones revealed that, at least for now, she has no blockbuster movie aspirations.
Read MoreThe Dune trailer must flow, and after months of waiting, director Denis Villeneuve, with a little help from late-night funnyman and Frank Herbert aficionado Stephen Colbert, finally unleashed the first full trailer for his forthcoming magnum opus on the world.
Read MoreSince the advent of awards ceremonies in the entertainment industry, the upper echelon of achievements has been getting your hands on one of those shiny, gold Oscar statues. And on September 8, 2020, the Academy announced new standards for inclusion in their Best Picture category.
Read MoreAs the man himself would say, very nice. According to an exclusive report from Collider, Sacha Baron Cohen has already shot Borat 2, which has reportedly been screened for "a select few industry types."
Read MoreToday's high-stakes action film landscape — where seemingly every new film, irrespective of franchise, outdoes both itself and its competitors — means you have to put in special effort to turn heads. Mission: Impossible 7's production, then, seeks to do it in the most eye-popping way possible.
Read MoreChadwick Boseman was an inspiration to many, and as it turns out, he spent his final days working to improve the lives of others. Nate Moore, one of the executive producers on Black Panther, told PEOPLE that he and Boseman shared some touching final words shortly before the actor passed away.
Read MoreOn August 28, 2020, news broke that Chadwick Boseman unexpectedly died at the age of 43. In a recent article by The Hollywood Reporter, Disney's main priority following Boseman's passing has been revealed.
Read MoreWhen Chadwick Boseman's death was announced on Friday, August 28, 2020, the world was shocked. Robert Downey Jr., one of Boseman's many MCU co-stars, had truly special things to say about Boseman and his significance in both the mammoth Marvel universe and the world at large.
Read MoreBuckle up, Bond fans — the latest trailer for No Time to Die promises one heck of a fun ride, and an appropriately slam-bang send-off for star Daniel Craig. The twenty-fifth Bond picture will be the fifth and final go-round for Craig, who stepped into the role beginning with Casino Royale in 2006.
Read MoreLeading up to the film's release, IMAX has put out a behind the scenes look at the making of Tenet, presented in glorious, um, 1080p.
Read MoreWe don't know a lot about Ant-Man 3 right now. We know it will be a part of MCU Phase 5. We know that Peyton Reed is back to direct, and we also learned that scriptwriting will be handled by Rick and Morty writer Jeff Loveness. Recently, however, we got a little more news from Peyton Reed.
Read MoreIt's been a long, torturous wait for James Bond fandom, but it appears we might actually be laying eyes on the legendary franchise's 25th film in the very near future. Thank the new poster for the tip.
Read MoreAnother one of Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther colleagues has paid tribute to the fallen hero. Michael B. Jordan, who played Erik "Killmonger" Stevens in Black Panther, took to Instagram to honor Boseman following his untimely death.
Read MoreJane Seymour played the tarot card reader Solitaire opposite Roger Moore in his debut film as James Bond, 1973's Live and Let Die. During an exclusive interview, the revered actress told Looper that she's impressed with how the 007 franchise has remained relevant into the 21st century.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be human? That's a common question in sci-fi and artificial intelligence circles, and it has followed the powerful cyborg known as Alita since her creation.
Read MoreBlumhouse's remake of Stephen King's Firestarter has landed the perfect actor for its co-lead. Collider reports that Zac Efron has been cast in the role of Andy McGee, the father of Charlie McGee, a little girl who happens to be able to harness vast destructive power by way of pyrokinesis.
Read MoreThe creators of Cobra Kai went to great lengths to pay tribute to and remind fans of The Karate Kid and its sequels wherever they could. This detail-oriented approach is especially evident through one notable prop used in Cobra Kai, which is a surprising carryover from the original Karate Kid movie.
Read MoreReeves and Winter open up about what it was like stepping back into their iconic roles, what the franchise means to them, and why Bill & Ted Face the Music might be just what the doctor ordered for the unprecedented year that 2020 has proven to be.
Read MoreIt's clear throughout the film that the entire cast of Enola Holmes was having an absolute blast making the movie. That fact was confirmed by Netflix's recent release of the Enola Holmes blooper reel. Here's a look at some behind-the-scenes silliness that makes us love Enola Holmes even more.
Read MoreRob Riggle has worked with some pretty talented comedy ensembles over the last couple of decades, but what if he could reunite with one of his favorites: the cast of Step Brothers? Looper asked Riggle about this possibility during our exclusive interview.
Read MoreFather of the Bride Part 3(ish) finds the Banks family in a Zoom video call, catching up and dealing with life during the COVID-19 pandemic. No spoilers, but there may, in fact, be a wedding involved.
Read MorePut your hands on your hips and bring your knees real tight - this is the untold truth of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Read MoreThankfully, we don't have to rely on rumor and innuendo for why these would-be Will Smith vehicles happened without him — we know the real reason Will Smith didn't play these huge movie roles!
Read MoreDisney is feeling the love for a follow-up to 2019's The Lion King. The Mouse House officially has a sequel in the works to the "live-action" remake of its 1994 animated classic, and there's an eminently qualified filmmaker taking the director's chair.
Read MoreDisney+ is set to bring a communal viewing vibe back to the world, as the platform's latest socially-inclined upgrade will allow multiple viewers to log on and binge away via simultaneous streaming.
Read MoreWhile members of superhero teams like the Avengers and the Justice League may save the world in spite of their flaws, when it comes to the members of the Suicide Squad, without their weaknesses, they wouldn't even be part of the crew in the first place.
Read MoreFor Emmy Award-winning director Harry Bradbeer, the opportunity to present the character of Sherlock Holmes in a fresh way came via Netflix's new original movie Enola Holmes. Looper spoke with Bradbeer about the film in an exclusive interview.
Read MoreHis name is Fumio Demura, and he was originally considered for the role of Mr. Miyagi, though he ultimately turned the opportunity down because he felt his English skills weren't good enough. Instead of high-school kids, he influenced some of the most famous Hollywood action heroes of all time.
Read MoreIn this exclusive interview with Looper, writer/director Mike Gunther and writer/producer Andrew DeCesare (themselves behind-the-scenes crew member veterans of Hollywood franchises like Bad Boys and Fast & Furious) discussed the challenges involved with getting the Rogue Warfare movies completed.
Read MoreWhile you might not know Fumio Demura's name, you've undoubtedly seen a version of him in film. He's known as the real-life Mr. Miyagi, as The Karate Kid star Pat Morita based the iconic character on him. Here's the story behind his carrying of paper cranes.
Read MoreOf Disney's many breathtaking parks, among their most innovative and varied offerings is Disney's Animal Kingdom. This section is dedicated to animal conservation and environmental awareness. However, a proposed fantasy area, with dragons and unicorns, never came to be.
Read MoreIn the new Netflix original movie Enola Holmes, Henry Cavill takes on an iconic role: Detective Sherlock Holmes. Speaking with Looper in an exclusive interview, Enola Holmes director Harry Bradbeer revealed why he cast Cavill as Sherlock.
Read MoreThroughout the two movies he's appeared in so far, Newt is evidently the expert he's said to be, and for many viewers that's enough. They can just go along with the story. For some however, Mr. Scamander's qualifications don't quite check out.
Read MoreFor Kevin Costner, it's all about quality control. The slap-dash quality of a film like, say, Batman v Superman may well be indicative of why Costner has remained averse to sequels; he continues to believe they're just never as good as the original.
Read MoreGiving Cobra Kai a second run-through is worth the time of any Karate Kid die-hard looking to freshen up on their knowledge of the show and its story. Not only is the show entertaining as it is, but it's also packed with small details and Easter eggs for the most curious of the bunch to discover.
Read MoreTinkerbell is a huge part for the 20-year-old actress, arguably the biggest she's received so far in her young career, but she didn't come up out of nowhere. In only a few short years, Yara Shahidi's developed quite the resume. Here's where you might recognize her from.
Read MoreOscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has a litany of unrealized projects attached to his name. But of all del Toro's near-wins, none was worked on for as long — and perhaps none was as close to his heart -- as his planned reboot of Disney's The Haunted Mansion.
Read MoreHocus Pocus is a beloved Halloween classic. Who doesn't love to watch the Sanderson sisters tear Salem apart? But even the most die-hard fans haven't discovered all the movie's secrets. These are the details of Hocus Pocus you've missed, one candle, cat, and cauldron at a time.
Read MoreNormally, directors like Emmy winner Harry Bradbeer would have a hand in the casting process, but when it came to working with Millie Bobby Brown on Enola Holmes, Bradbeer says the process was the other way around.
Read MoreRobert Altman's 1980 Popeye movie boasts some of the most breathtaking sets ever, with the production constructing a full village in the idyllic Maltese Islands. If you've ever wanted to visit the town of Sweethaven yourself, you can now do so via a Popeye-inspired theme park.
Read MoreWith a small budget and a tight shooting schedule, director Mike Gunther and writer-producer Andrew DeCesare shot all three Rogue Warfare movies back-to-back. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Gunther and DeCesare discussed the challenges involved with completing the Rogue Warfare trilogy.
Read MoreA new Holmes has entered the film world: Enola Holmes, younger sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes played by Millie Bobby Brown. The movie's a hit on Netflix, but according to Bustle, the ending between Enola and her mother Eudoria is different in the book.
Read MoreChadwick Boseman left the world all too soon, but Disney is pulling out all the stops to honor his memory. A new mural named "King Chad," in the Downtown Disney District in California's Disneyland, pays a beautiful tribute to the Black Panther star.
Read MoreBeach party movies full of fun-loving teens dominated the 1960s. But as soon as the genre exploded, it was gone. What happened to this brand of sunny, sandy summer blockbuster? We're here to explore the rise and fall of the beach party movie, one surf session at a time.
Read MoreOne might expect that two successful veterans of the ring and the movie set to have nothing but respect for one another. While that's mostly true, Dave Bautista actually took a huge shot at Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Read MorePat Morita very nearly didn't land his best-known role, at one point rounding out the very bottom of the list of potential candidates for the part. The producer, Jerry Weintraub, had his reasons to dislike Morita for The Karate Kid at first, though we're glad he came around in the end.
Read MoreLamorne Morris can currently be seen playing the role of Keef Knight on the Hulu series Woke, based on the life of the real cartoonist Keith Knight. But when it comes to comic book movies, is there a superhero Morris would like to play? Looper asked him, and he had a very specific answer.
Read MoreFrom family drama to supernatural disasters, here are the most twisted weddings in movie history.
Read MoreThrillers, romantic dramas, period pieces — they're all represented here. Such range in box office hits has gone out of style for now, but that doesn't mean one can't indulge in some nostalgia for the biggest movies of this era. These are the highest grossing movies of the '90s.
Read MoreFrom alternate casting to behind-the-scenes drama, here's the untold truth of Misery.
Read MoreSopranos fans were treated to excellent news in 2018 when a prequel film titled The Many Saints of Newark was announced. As with most productions that were filming early in 2020, however, things were thrown up in the air when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Now, eager fans are getting some good news.
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Looper, stuntman-turned-director Mike Gunther revealed which sequence was the most complex and dangerous to capture in any of the three Rogue Warfare movies.
Read MoreRead on to learn more about Boone's efforts to shine a light on the complexities that parallel the teenage years while still creating a movie that resonates with viewers of all ages — and offer some thrilling action in the bargain.
Read MoreBased on Nancy Springer's YA book series The Enola Holmes Mysteries, this movie takes a feminist approach to the traditionally male-dominated tales of Sherlock Holmes. It isn't until partway through the film that we realize just how closely that theme ties into Eudoria's disappearance.
Read MoreDuring a recent press conference, Looper heard from the X-Men spin-off's stars what it was like shooting on location at an old psychiatric institution — in this case, the former Medfield State Hospital in Boston — and how the set itself created several spooky moments.
Read MoreWe've seen a lot of versions of Sherlock Holmes over the decades, but Enola Holmes takes a different approach, focusing instead on Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock's younger sister. Are we ever going to get an Enola Holmes 2? Let's see if we can deduce the answer to this mystery.
Read MoreThe Holmes family is full of familiar faces in Netflix's Enola Holmes, with Henry Cavill playing Sherlock and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown taking on the titular role of Enola. Middle child Mycroft Holmes should look familiar as well: He's played by English actor Sam Claflin.
Read MoreWith Millie Bobby Brown's turn in Enola Holmes as Sherlock's previously unmentioned sister receiving critical acclaim, a fan base once again turns to the Holmes family tree that might have been. Setting Eleven aside, there's one Holmes sister who stands out as the most controversial of them all.
Read MoreThe streaming platform has served notice: Sudden Death is back, baby, and this time, even more people are getting stabbed in the neck with chicken bones, fingers crossed.
Read MoreKeanu Reeves is one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars, and as it happens, he's also one of the most beloved actors in the business. Whether you're a fellow actor or just a fan, everybody has heard tales of his real-life excellence. Here's why everybody seems to love working with Keanu Reeves.
Read MoreAntebellum is just the latest example of Jena Malone's drive to find films with meaning -- as she revealed in an exclusive interview that touched on a wide-ranging array of subjects, from her childhood to the state of the world in 2020.
Read MoreEnola Holmes is a mystery, so it's full of clues, but not just ones that help Enola save the day. There are many clever allusions and references in the film that can be hard to spot. Here are some of the more amusing and smaller morsels in Enola Holmes.
Read MoreLooper spoke to writer-director Paul Feig in an exclusive interview, during which he dished on his many collaborations with Melissa McCarthy and the other A-list actors who always find a place in his films.
Read MoreIf you're a child of the 1990s, then you definitely remember Macaulay Culkin. But whatever happened to the Home Alone star? Well, we’re about to discover the real reason Macaulay Culkin disappeared from Hollywood.
Read MoreNo Time to Die will bring back one of James Bond's longest-tenured colleagues in CIA agent Felix Leiter, and the character will once again be played by veteran actor Jeffrey Wright. If Wright looks familiar, that's because you've seen him in plenty of film and TV. Here's where.
Read MoreParamount's new film chief, Emma Watts, has three different options to pursue as far as the future of the Star Trek franchise on the big screen is concerned. The face of Star Trek could look very different in the years to come depending on which route Paramount decides to take. Here are the options.
Read MoreThe superhero and horror genres join forces in The New Mutants, which follows five mutant teens who are being held against their will at a psychiatric hospital. In a recent interview with Looper, The New Mutants writer-director Josh Boone shared the one scene he thinks is particularly frightening.
Read MoreCampos discusses what he and his brother loved so much about the novel, why they made some changes to the narrative, and what it's like working with an A-list cast featuring some of the biggest stars from the Marvel and DC cinematic universes.
Read MoreStark Industries is the MCU's most innovative, profitable, and powerful company. But there's still probably a lot you don't know about Tony Stark's moneymaker -- and a lot you believe about it that's flat-out wrong. We're here to debunk those falsehoods, one missile at a time.
Read MoreAfter three decades out of the spotlight, Bill and Ted are a little older and a little wiser — sort of. During a recent Zoom interview attended by Looper, Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter delved into what it was like playing Bill and Ted as dads, as well as how the duo has matured over the years.
Read MoreCreator and star Dan Levy was clear about why he wanted to end the series, but during the 2020 Emmys, he hinted at a potential next chapter for the Rose family. Here's what the younger Levy had to say about a Schitt's Creek movie.
Read MoreRyan Murphy's upcoming Netflix series Ratched has already created substantial buzz, by virtue of adding a new, glitzy and candy-colored horror entry to the producer's extensive resume, but it has also brought its source material, the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, back to the fore.
Read MoreDisney fans will have to wait a little longer until they can finally head back to Disneyland in Anaheim and Disney's California Adventure, since the theme parks still haven't been approved for opening yet in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But rest assured, there will be plenty to see and do.
Read MoreMany new visitors who made the trip to Disney World weren't impressed with everything the park had to offer, making it clear that Galaxy's Edge is missing some pieces that hold it back from reaching its fullest potential as every Star Wars fan's fantasy.
Read MoreLilo & Stitch spawned a full-on franchise, complete with a direct-to-video sequel, shorts, and a television series. The film's legacy was further cemented when it received its own theme park ride at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, serving as a prequel of sorts to the original film.
Read MoreTenet is not the first film to explore the concept of time loops, so viewers who walk away from the film ready to jump into other time-travel movies will have many options open to them. However, not every sci-fi movie involving this trope has done it coherently.
Read MoreHenry Zaga had an emotionally-charged experience playing Roberto da Costa, a.k.a. Sunspot, in The New Mutants. But there was one particular thing about working on the movie's set that chilled him to the bone.
Read MoreAdapting a novel for the big screen is never a walk in the park, but that was the task at hand for The Devil All the Time writer-director Antonio Campos. Campos opened up in an exclusive interview with Looper, explaining some of the character changes from The Devil All the Time book to the movie.
Read MoreWith Cobra Kai on track for its third season, fans are beginning to wonder how the martial arts drama will wrap up when the time comes. One of the most important scenes from the end of the first film may hold the key to how Cobra Kai will inevitably end.
Read MoreAs America continues to grapple with its complicated history of racial injustice, the arrival of Antebellum indeed feels timely. In an exclusive interview with Looper, actress Jena Malone opened up about why Antebellum is the perfect psychological thriller for right now.
Read More1989's Major League is one of the best sports comedies of all time, thanks to its obvious and genuine love for the game of baseball and its players, and a cast that could properly be described as absurdly stacked. While most of the cast returned for the sequel, Wesley Snipes sat it out — here's why.
Read MoreTo get to the bottom of how Jamie Foxx's big superhero moment was brought to life, we sat down with Project Power VFX coordinator Ivan Moran to learn about what went into rendering the movie's explosive conclusion.
Read MoreJust in time for The Devil All the Time to premiere on Netflix on September 16, Looper spoke with director Antonio Campos to discuss the film, as well as why viewers will be pulled in to its multifaceted world.
Read MoreIn a post-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's going to take a pretty staggering threat to follow in the footsteps of Thanos. Ant-Man and the Wasp might be facing exactly that with their deadliest adversary yet: Kang the Conqueror.
Read MoreHolland's performance in this scene tells the audience everything they need to know about his character, plays on Holland's natural strengths, and shows just how much he's grown as an actor. It would be a star-making moment, if, y'know, Holland wasn't already a star.
Read MoreThe man responsible for Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Project Power abilities is Overall Visual Effects Supervisor Ivan Moran, whose blending of practical and CGI effects work gives the film its gritty, grounded feel. Moran sat down with Looper and revealed what it took to make the actor super on screen.
Read MoreStar Wars fans are quick to make connections, and who can blame them? The franchise stands as a sort of grand mythology known for repeating themes and symbols through generations. So, when an icy planet showed up in the trailer for season 2 of The Mandalorian, questions needed to be asked.
Read MoreWhere do you go after playing the villain of a lifetime and winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for your trouble? Turns out you keep on acting in some stellar movies and TV shows. This is how Louise Fletcher looks today, and what she's been up to since Cuckoo's Nest.
Read MoreFans of the '80s now have another avenue to indulge their nostalgia with the Netflix series Cobra Kai, which originally aired on YouTube Red. The show deals a lot with '80s culture, and there's one particular reference from the decade that means a bit more than you might think at first glance.
Read MoreNetflix's original movie The Devil All the Time — a harrowing, Southern Gothic drama — stars Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and a slew of other A-list actors. During a recent one-on-one interview with Looper, director Antonio Campos opened up about the casting process.
Read MoreJoker's dark, gritty character study on the maniacal clown we hate to love is one that may remain in a league of its own. Even if we eventually get a sequel, there's one major area where fans should temper their expectations.
Read MoreThere's one major detail about The Karate Kid's Mr. Miyagi that has baffled fans for decades: His first name. Conflicting reports over the years fueled speculation, but thankfully, the follow-up series Cobra Kai finally settled the question once and for all.
Read MoreTodd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix expanded the locus of comic book narratives in cinema, and because their 2019 effort was such a critical and commercial success, Hollywood is obviously looking for a sequel or two.
Read MoreMiyagi-Do Karate has found a new generation of adherents thanks to Cobra Kai, the brilliant follow-up series to the Karate Kid franchise. With the refurbishment of Miyagi's dojo, fans are wondering what all those Japanese banners actually say. The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreAudiences have declared an early start to the Halloween season by placing Killer Queen at the top of the streamer's charts. Dig into a fresh slice of horror — with a side order of comedy — in this sequel that just hit Netflix.
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Looper conducted in the run-up to Antebellum's September 18 release, actress Jena Malone credited her unconventional upbringing as playing a part in her career choices that so often overlap with important cultural conversations.
Read MoreThis what the cast of The Hunger Games has been up to since leaving the brutal world of Panem behind.
Read MoreThe Fast & Furious movies have grown from their comparatively low-key roots to a mega-successful blockbuster franchise ... but unfortunately, the price for success has been steep
Read MoreLooper spoke with Karan Soni to dive deep into his role on Other Space as well as a series of other subjects, like what Daniel Radcliffe is really like, his future in the Deadpool franchise, and what it's been like working with comedy icons like Paul Feig, Melissa McCarthy, and Kristen Wiig.
Read MoreOne of the characters that fans will no doubt be thrilled to see again in Netflix's new horror-comedy sequel is Sonya, the stylish and cool member of the satanic cult led by babysitter Bee. She is played by Hana Mae Lee, whose expert line readings turn Sonya from a sidekick to a scene-stealer.
Read MoreLooper spoke to Deadpool actor Karan Soni in an exclusive interview to dish on his reaction to landing the role of Dopinder, what it was like working with Ryan Reynolds, and what he thinks about the future of the franchise.
Read MoreKarl Urban may be currently starring on Amazon Prime's dark and contemporary take on the superhero genre, The Boys, but he's still getting questions about whether he'll reprise a role he played nearly a decade ago — the comic anti-hero Judge Dredd.
Read MoreTragically, Murphy passed away at the extraordinarily young age of 32 in late 2009. Here's what the last year of Brittany Murphy's life was like, and why her death was a difficult and confusing Hollywood mystery for so long.
Read MoreDespite some questionable plot lines, as long as fans get to see some fierce dinosaur rampages and a few evil humans end up as dino dinner in the Jurassic Park franchise, they're happy. However, there was one plot hole in Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom that really bothered viewers.
Read MoreA spin-off starring Halley Berry as Die Another Day's Jinx obviously never made it into production, and the character was never heard from again. In a recent interview with Variety, Berry talked about exactly why the movie never came to fruition.
Read MoreThe latest addition to the Christopher Nolan time anthology, Tenet, is creating all sorts of zzuB. Excitement around the film stems from it being shot entirely in IMAX, its fascinating core plot mechanism, and a star-studded cast that is absolutely killing it right now.
Read MoreIn Tenet, there is a puzzling new concept called 'time inversion.' Our first instinct is to think that it is a unique approach to time travel, but a deeper dive proves that to be far from the truth. Let's break down how the time inversion in Tenet really works.
Read MoreAs Looper learned in an exclusive interview with actor Chen Tang, who plays Mulan's wise-cracking squad-mate Yao in the 2020 remake, what Mulan didn't do sets it apart from its sword-swinging peers.
Read MoreAs Chadwick Boseman's agent recalls, the actor wanted to make sure that he represented the fullness, joy, and pride of the Black experience in America without trafficking in stereotypes or edging into offensive territory. Here's the story about one movie that Chadwick Boseman bravely turned down.
Read MoreWhile I'm Thinking of Ending Things is a movie that deals in uncertainty, one thing that's certain is that everyone involved does outstanding work. In particular, Jesse Plemons as Jake delivers a stellar performance. Let's take a look at why Jake from I'm Thinking Of Ending Things looks so familiar.
Read MoreFrom family drama to odd aliens, here are the things only adults notice in Zathura.
Read MoreHere are the biggest questions Tenet left hanging without definitive answers — and what we can try and parse from those non-answers, understanding Christopher Nolan and his creative approach the way we do.
Read MoreScary Movie V is heating up the Netflix charts lately. The parody franchise has been around since 2000 when it first set out to send up Scream. Along the way, that original film referenced everything from The Matrix to Amistad. Let's break down Scary Movie V, one winking movie reference at a time.
Read MoreFor the inside scoop on how Mulan remake director Niki Caro got a group of young actors into fighting form, Looper spoke with one of the cast members involved: Chen Tang, who plays the wise-cracking Yao.
Read MoreIt's no secret that the film industry is a constantly evolving beast. For some, the decision to dedicate their time to other ventures comes easy, and backing out of the limelight in favor of passion projects is a welcome change of pace. Just ask Matthew Broderick.
Read MoreLittle has been said beyond the basics about the plot of Tenet ahead of time, but the film sports an absolutely stellar cast. That includes Clémence Poésy, the actress who plays Laura in the film. Here's where you've seen her before.
Read MoreExploding onto the streaming service with upwards of eight but fewer than ten positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, The Debt Collector 2, also known as The Debt Collectors, cracked Netflix's Top 10 most-watched offerings in early September of 2020. Here's the story behind this surprise hit.
Read MoreIn director Josh Boone's The New Mutants, the titular group is comprised of five teenagers with superpowers who find themselves in nightmarish digs. At a recent press conference for The New Mutants, Boone and the cast reflected on how it felt to be back in the teen years while making the film.
Read MoreDistributed by Sony Pictures under their Columbia banner, Greyhound was all set up for a wide theatrical release in March of 2020. Then, like everything that isn't Tenet or The New Mutants, it surrendered to current events and went straight to Apple TV=. Now, it's a hit.
Read MoreSociety's needs have evolved since The Exorcist, and explosions of pre-chewed food are now the rule, not the exception. Crowds want to watch Idris Elba's mouth transform into a firehose of semi-digested pork and orange juice. Here's how Hollywood makes that happen.
Read MoreThe MPAA continues to reign supreme, with final, largely arbitrary say over what is and isn't fit for the consumption of general audiences ages 13 and older. And where there's rules, there's almost always some "artiste" figuring out a way around them.
Read MoreSeventeen years after making his directorial debut with Undefeated, John Leguizamo is back behind the camera for his first turn as a feature film director with Critical Thinking. He recently spoke with Looper in an exclusive interview, revealing why making the film was so important to him.
Read MorePlenty of words can be used to describe Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's world-famous detective: brilliant, eccentric, flawed, intense, and — as his partner Dr. John H. Watson describes him in the short story "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" — bohemian.
Read MoreWe're taking a look at the funny, heartbreaking, action-packed moments in the MCU to find the most iconic scenes from each movie.
Read MoreThe half-life of the public's adulation is astonishingly brief. All in all, it took roughly a decade for John Belushi's life to travel the parabola of fame.
Read MoreChadwick Boseman's death, first announced by his Twitter account on August 28, 2020, shocked the world. The loss was made all the more tragic by the revelation that he had filmed no less than seven of his movies while privately fighting colon cancer.
Read MoreIn the recently released comic book horror movie The New Mutants, Henry Zaga portrays Roberto da Costa, aka Sunspot. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Zaga opened up about what it was like bringing Sunspot — a mutant from Brazil who can manipulate solar energy — to life.
Read MoreFrom OG elves to brand new bad guys, here's every character rumored to show up in Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel.
Read MoreChristopher Nolan specializes in movies that twist science, and your brain, and early indications are that Tenet's time-tripping adventure may be the wildest, yet. Still, one fan has pointed out a science conundrum that may scuttle the whole thing if you need your movies to be physics-accurate.
Read MoreThe loss of Chadwick Boseman at such a young age is still hard to fathom. To countless children and adults, he will always be remembered as the Black Panther, he was also someone who possessed a truly poetic way with words. Here are some of the best things he had to say.
Read MoreA new generation can look forward to finding out what is best in this world, as Netflix has announced plans to develop a new, live action Conan the Barbarian series. Conan has spent the better part of a century enjoying a legacy as one of American pulp literature's most enduring characters.
Read MoreCameron Diaz has made tons of hit movies over the years, and one of her edgiest comedies is currently crushing it on Netflix. Here's why everyone's watching Bad Teacher on the streamer.
Read MoreIn a series teeming with all sorts of eccentric figures, The Umbrella Academy's AJ Carmichael takes the cake as the weirdest character around. Let's take a look at the AJ Carmichael details you never noticed in The Umbrella Academy.
Read MoreIt'll probably be a while before the new episodes of Locke & Key arrive, so many fans have been left searching for a show in the same vein. Thankfully, they don't have to look far, as The Order, another Netflix original, is the perfect show to watch in the meantime.
Read MoreTrends in arts and entertainment come and go, but a good mystery never goes out of style. That's one of the reasons why the character of Sherlock Holmes has seen so many new iterations and adaptations since he began appearing in the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century.
Read MoreNetflix managed to turn Dragon's Dogma into a seven-episode show, taking a create-your-own-character RPG and adapting it into a singular storyline with a static protagonist. Here are some of the changes that were made to the source material in the process.
Read MoreFans of Ratched don't have to wait another year or two to get another peek into the show's world. Instead of going crazy waiting for more of Nurse Ratched, you can simply turn on a classic Jack Nicholson film that's now available on Netflix: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Read MoreIt's been nearly 30 years since Hollywood's love affair with dinosaurs broke through to the mainstream, thanks to Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic Jurassic Park. The film was a massive success with moviegoers and critics, cementing its legacy as one of the 20th century's defining pieces of media.
Read MoreSchitt's Creek lovers in search of another hilarious tale about a once wealthy family falling on hard times won't have to look far to find their fix. You actually won't even have to log out of Netflix, as it's the current home of the iconic dysfunctional family farce Arrested Development.
Read MoreOne of Netflix's biggest original projects, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, had the opportunity to take home gold during this year's Emmy Awards, but walked away with nothing.
Read MoreNumber Five may look like the youngest sibling of the Hargreeves family, but he's also the one who's most dedicated to wearing the traditional Umbrella Academy uniform. True, he doesn't have much time to visit a tailor, but is there a deeper reason?
Read MoreSay, could you use a shot of Idris Elba in full-on action hero mode? Netflix has got you covered. The Take, known as Bastille Day in international markets, has cracked the streamer's Top Ten list for movies in the U.S. It sports international intrigue, plenty of action, and an excellent cast.
Read MoreHave you ever watched the History Channel's grim and gruesome series, Vikings and thought to yourself, "But where are all the laughs?" Well, your wish has been granted, thanks to the Norwegian comedy Norsemen.
Read MoreIt's safe to say The Devil All the Time is killing it on Netflix right now, and judging by its ensemble cast — spearheaded by Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland — and gripping story, it's anything but a fluke.
Read MoreThe Umbrella Academy's Carl Cooper probably has a tough time making the top of the list of people's favorite TV show characters. But there's a detail about his big decision on season 2 that puts him in an even harsher light.
Read MoreNetflix's original drama series Away is about the first manned mission to Mars. In some ways, however, the thrill of space exploration is just a vehicle to deliver the complex and often heartbreaking stories of its main characters.
Read MoreNetflix's original drama Away is about the first manned mission to Mars, but the thrill of space exploration is just a vehicle for the complex stories of its main characters. For that to work effectively, the actors have to shine. Thankfully, Away assembled a stellar international cast.
Read MoreBlack-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross is a comedic tour de force in her first major television role, so if you've been a fan of her recent work, chances are good you'll dig Girlfriends.
Read MoreEven though the popularity of zombie entertainment has worn a bit thin, when something excellent comes out, people still take notice. Case in point: The South Korean zombie flick #Alive. If it left you hungry for more, Netflix has an intriguing South Korean series you have to queue up: Kingdom.
Read MoreIn the mood for a fast-paced, funny action movie with a totally bonkers performance from John Travolta? Look no further than Netflix.From Paris with Love, an unheralded 2010 flick from Taken director Pierre Morel, has made its entrance onto the streamer Top Ten list for movies in the U.S.
Read MoreThe Chris Hemsworth-starring action flick is a wild ride, but the ambiguous resolution left us with a lot of open questions.
Read MoreNarcos and Narcos: Mexico both feature a slew of actors who most will recognize right away. One actor whose name might be a bit harder to place for many viewers, though, is Alejandro Edda, who plays infamous drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.
Read MoreToss that sweaty kimono in the wash and get ready for some more martial arts action, grasshopper, because Netflix has got your back. There's a mixed martial arts series that is available for binging right now, and it features some familiar faces.
Read MoreCharlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking of Ending Things, which received a limited theatrical release at the end of August, became available on Netflix on September 4th, 2020. Within a week, it had bounced its way up the Top 10 Most Watched list. Here's the story behind this twisty thriller.
Read MoreWith all of the disasters happening in 2020, it's only a matter of time until zombies show up. Luckily, you can prepare for the zombie apocalypse with the latest horror film making waves on Netflix.
Read MoreIf you're in the market for some space-based action served with a heaping helping of interpersonal drama, it's time to fire up Netflix. Away, an original series focused on a fictional first manned mission to Mars, has made its way onto the streamer's Top Ten list for television in the U.S.
Read MoreIt's safe to assume that fans of Netflix's gritty crime drama Ozark are still reeling not only from the shocking events of the series' season three finale, but also from the recent announcement that the show's upcoming fourth season will indeed be the last. What's an Ozark fan to do?
Read MoreWhen Netflix launched its streaming platform in 2007, it set a number of precedents for how streaming would work. And one of the most interesting parts of Netflix as a platform is not just what it does have, but one major thing it doesn't: ads.
Read MoreNetflix is a true juggernaut of nearly every form of small-screen entertainment, but there's one major exception: live sports. In a recent interview with Variety, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings opened up about the streaming network's notorious lack of traditional sports programming.
Read MoreEver wanted to see a fry cook become a superhero? Well, lighting up Netflix's top ten list is new movie titled Freaks: You're One of Us (not to be confused with the unrelated 2018 flick Freaks), that hails from Germany, and puts some new twists on the genre.
Read MoreStrange But True is one of those movies that premiered at a film festival, got released quietly, and was reborn once it hit streaming. Even though it didn't make a splash when it came out in 2019, the movie was added to Netflix right at the end of August, and has since found its audience.
Read MoreIn the mood for some of that comedic Robert Downey Jr. goodness? Netflix has just the movie for you. 2010's Due Date sees Downey pairing up with the always-hilarious Zach Galifianakis for a kind of anti-buddy picture, a road flick with a pitch-black sense of humor.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has hit many businesses hard, and as a corporate juggernaut that focuses on entertainment, Disney has taken more than its share of severe blows. Unfortunately, things have reached a point where the pandemic has affected the company's theme park employees on a massive scale.
Read MoreThe Disney Imagineers are known for their attention to detail, and devoted fans will spend park visits hunting down every last Hidden Mickey. This ethos extends to Epcot's World Showcase, where sharp-eyed visitors can catch a glimpse of a mythical creature from Japanese folklore.
Read MoreThere are places all over every Disney park where simple icons of Mickey's head (just three circles making up the head and ears) are incorporated into decorations and architecture, even large-scale feats of civil engineering. One, however, is special: It only appears once a year.
Read MoreThe majority of Hidden Mickeys are challenging but not impossible to spot if you take a good, long look around. For at least a couple, however, you'll need access to an airplane to find them. These Hidden Mickeys are hiding in plain sight, concealed by our ground-dwelling perspective.
Read MoreThe good news just keeps for guests of Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park. Disney has doubled down on its commitment to opening a new hotel at their Orlando location, all based on a galaxy far, far over yonder.
Read MoreSometimes a crisis really does result in opportunity. That was true for one group of Disney World guests who happened to be on the theme park's Splash Mountain ride when an unspecified mechanical issue interrupted their trip.
Read MoreMidnight Sun, which turns the Twilight story on its head by retelling the events of the first book from a male perspective, was generally met with favorable reviews from fans. Still, Stephenie Meyer's new book has stirred up enough controversy for the author herself to make a comment.
Read MoreOn September 20, 2020, a whole new round of Emmy awards is set to be doled out to the outreached hands of television's brightest stars ... with one notable exception: those involved with Yellowstone.
Read MoreHere's everything you need to know about the 2020 Emmys — from when it will air to who will host this year's proceedings to what the show will look like during the age of COVID-19, where large indoor gatherings are all but impossible.
Read MoreAs America continues to hack and gnaw its way through the yearlong monster mash that is 2020, we look with hope filled hearts towards the month of October and its customary seasonal graveyard smash. Here are a few of the most tantalizing offerings coming to the streaming service in October of 2020.
Read MoreOne of Chadwick Boseman's Da 5 Bloods co-stars would like to turn back time. Clarke Peters, who appeared with Boseman in the Netflix original war drama, admitted during a recent conversation with Good Morning Britain that he had severely misjudged the actor, believing him to a bit of a prima donna.
Read MoreIn 'Veritas,' the crew of the Cerritos finds themselves on trial. One-by-one, each member of our team tells their version of the events that landed them in this situation. Let's sift through these differing accounts for references one at a time.
Read MoreSome of the lockers on Storage Wars contain literal treasure troves of one-of-a-kind valuables, while others are full of items just waiting to be taken to the dump. Sometimes, though, they contain things in the realm of the truly bizarre.
Read MoreFrom day one, Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) was the charm and muscle at the heart of Criminal Minds. Moore's reasons for bidding farewell to his most famous role are surprisingly similar to Morgan's reasons for leaving the BAU. Here's the real reason Shemar Moore left Criminal Minds.
Read MoreWe decided to dig into the background of the Ringwraiths to figure out where they came from, how they operate, and what they were up to before they got tangled up in all of the Lord of the Rings stuff. Here are our disturbing findings, presented for your spine-chilling entertainment.
Read MoreTo access this story, you have to empathize with the Fremen, a people who live far removed (geographically, chronologically, and otherwise) from the imperial culture from which Paul Atreides hails. The Fremen serve as both the Dune series' heart and its narrative backbone. This is their story.
Read MoreWhen AMC's The Walking Dead debuted in 2010, one character stood out among the rest in a big way — Daryl Dixon. Daryl, arguably, has come the farthest of any figure on The Walking Dead, and stands as a completely different man than he was at the onset of the series.
Read MoreThere's really no telling where the movie universe will go with the country next. Fortunately, amid all the uncertainty over King T'Challa's fate, fans can turn to the comic books to see where Kevin Feige and the minds behind Marvel Studios will take the story next.
Read MoreJames Gordon has been part of Batman's mythos from the very beginning. We're here to explore his backstory.
Read MoreFrom 1985 to 1955 to 1885, here's Doc Brown's entire Back to the Future timeline explained.
Read MoreIn a universe where characters live and die and live again, time travel is possible and frequent, and the Flash is a mantle worn by several characters, a central relationship like Barry and Iris can bring everything back into focus. This is the history of DC's Iris West explained.
Read MoreIn the MCU, Okoye was one of the most prominent characters in Black Panther. She was still part of the Dora Milaje in the comics, but their look and function were radically different. This is the history of Black Panther's Okoye explained.
Read MoreFrom his days locking horns with the JSA to his time battling Stargirl in Blue Valley, here's the history of DC's villain Brainwave explained.
Read MoreThe Hobbit and Lord of the Rings take place in the Third Age of Middle-earth, but what about the Fourth Age? What happened after Frodo sailed west? This is Lord of the Rings' Fourth Age of Middle-earth explained.
Read MoreConsidering the film's habit of delivering its reveals in quick cuts and snappy dialogue, it's understandable if you still have some questions after reaching the end. That's why we're here to dive into the whys, hows, and whodunits that make up the ending of Enola Holmes.
Read MoreNetflix's newest international crime thriller series The Twelve comes to an explosive end with its tenth episode. There's a lot to pull apart from the ending, and we're here to dig into the most important moving parts, what they mean, and help understand the themes at play.
Read MoreWhen does dedication turn from an honorable trait to a pathological behavior? That's one of the questions at play on Netflix's Ratched. Here are all the gory details on the finale of Ratched season 1, and what they mean for the series moving forward.
Read MoreWho is this Mac character, and did his revolution actually make a difference? What was Chief trying to accomplish in his final scenes? And how does Nurse Ratched represent women in the 1960s? What does it all mean? This is the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest ending explained.
Read MoreWith nearly every character harboring dark secrets and giving in to destructive desires, there's a lot more going on in the film than just doom and gloom. With all that in mind we're digging into some of our biggest lingering questions after watching The Devil All the Time.
Read MoreWho is this mysterious figure from the past who's been protecting Stargirl from the shadows? What adventures could be hidden in his missing memories?
Read MoreThe Babysitter: Killer Queen has finally hit Netflix, and fans are finding the sequel flick to be just as gory, hilarious, and flat-out bonkers as the original. The blood, guts, and laughs fly fast and furious as the flick barrels toward its shocking twist ending — which it's time to break down.
Read MorePhastos, an immortal weapons-maker, is set to light up the silver screen as part of the MCU's Eternals movie. But who is this brooding artisan? He's a pacifist, a visionary, and set to be the MCU's first gay hero -- and that's just for starters. This is Phastos, Marvel's existentialist Eternal.
Read MoreThe narrative of Jurassic Park centers around one man, a cynic who we have to empathize with to bring us into the world and make us believe it. Dr. Alan Grant's initial derision turns to wide-eyed wonderment and all-consuming fear along with the audience.
Read MoreFrom evil dragons and fiery demons to heroic hobbits and epic wars, here's Lord of the Rings' Third Age of Middle-earth explained.
Read MorePut chains on the tires, shut the car door, and ride along with us as we attempt to explain the ending of I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Spoilers ahead.
Read MoreWe go to Nolan movies for specific things: head-spinning twists cascading in rapid succession, bombastic visual effects, and big questions about the nature of reality. All of these come to the fore in Tenet.
Read MoreThe season 2 finale of Netflix's original teen shoplifting drama Trinkets is a bittersweet occasion for fans of the series. The final moments of the episode brought things to a cathartic end, but Netflix isn't picking the show up for a third season, so the season finale is actually a series finale.
Read MoreYou can imagine the pure exhilaration that Grease fans felt when the epic saga of Didi Conn's Frenchy continued upon her return in the sequel. But halfway through the movie, she suddenly vanished. What happened?
Read MoreReady for a fun flick with plenty of action, heart, and Hugh Jackman? Time to head on over to Netflix. Real Steel, the 2011 sci-fi flick featuring Jackman as a down-on-his-luck trainer of fighting robots, has broken into the streamer's Top Ten for movies in the U.S.
Read MoreBack to the Future is an iconic series that refuses to give up its place in the annals of pop culture, even 35 years removed from its theatrical debut. But one of its most well-documented conflicts arose around actor Crispin Glover during preparation for Back to the Future II. Here's what went down.
Read MoreEvery year, hundreds of movies are released, hoping to make big bucks at the box office. However, if pop culture history proves anything, it's that there are no sure things in cinema: even the most certain blockbusters can fall flat on their faces.
Read MoreDenis Villeneuve has finally unleashed the first full-length trailer for his forthcoming sci-fi epic on the world, and with it the world got a terrifying glimpse of the fabled Arrakis sandworm. The new trailer actually provided a ton of first glimpses, but that sandworm overshadows all the rest.
Read MoreParks and Recreation's Pawnee isn't a real place, but it sure does seem like one. There's a lot about this little town even the most diehard fan might not know, from its bizarre legal history to its terrifying raccoons. We're here to give you the full Pawnee story, one waffle at a time.
Read MorePicking out plot holes and inconsistencies has almost become its own hobby, these days. Generally speaking, the bigger the franchise — that is, as far as scale, rather than fan base size — the bigger the expected plot holes. The Office, though, has one mighty suspicious inconsistency.
Read MoreFor every Jim and Pam there was an Erin and Gabe, or an Erin and Andy ... actually, poor Erin just couldn't find a guy worthy of her. Her luck might have changed if only actors Ellie Kemper and Brian Baumgartner had their way about a potential Erin-Kevin pairing.
Read MoreA standout among the cast of The Big Bang Theory is Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz, who became more and more important to the series with each passing season. In fact, his characterization is tied directly to a real person, whose personality helped lay the groundwork for the fictional scientist.
Read MoreA common problem with television's portrayal of scientists is that they often seem to know everything science-related. However, The Big Bang Theory's Dr. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons), a noted theoretical physicist, proved he's no ornithologist when a bird showed up at his window.
Read MoreLuckily for star Ray Romano, his TV sitcom became a major hit. Although, if you ask Romano, he might say the show's success was also a bit of a curse, because he was adamantly against a title he knew would haunt him for the rest of his days.
Read MoreAfter 12 seasons spent searching for love, Raj Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) is the only single person left in his friends group at the end of The Big Bang Theory. Fans were left brokenhearted when the hopeless romantic ended the series without finding someone to spend his life with.
Read More"That '70s Show" tells you everything you need to know about the sitcom, and it was a good way to differentiate it amongst a crowded sitcom lineup in the '90s. But amazingly, the show almost wasn't called that.
Read MoreHangin' out, down the street... Fans of the iconic sitcom That '70s Show will instantly fill in the rest of those lyrics, thanks to the long-running series' insanely catchy theme song. Here's the untold truth of "That '70s Song," and the most optimistically-named band in history: Big Star.
Read MoreThe fans are devoted in their defense of these endearing characters and the show's glimpse into nerd culture, even if it's a bit of a caricature. However, there is definitely a lot of division within the fanbase itself.
Read MoreSit back, relax, and enjoy these moments you forgot about that happened in Michael Scott's office.
Read MoreAt first glance, 'bazinga' seems like a pretty standard sitcom catchphrase. But as the series dragged on into double-digit seasons, the word began to take on a completely new meaning that may have gone over some fans' heads.
Read MoreJust because Howard and Bernadette are a relationship success on Big Bang Theory doesn't mean the way their coupledom was handled on the show was flawless. One hot-button goofs got us thinking about a couple of times things seemed a little off with Howardette.
Read MoreOne of the huge draws for fans of Parks and Recreation, aside from the steady humor and the stacked cast, is the enjoyable crew of supporting characters. Few, however, left a longer-lasting impression on fans than everyman Ron Swanson's ex-wife, Tammy 2. Here's why she's important.
Read MoreOccasionally, pop culture brings familiar faces back together in unexpected ways. Amazon's The Boys looks to do just that with its second season, reuniting a pair of Lord of the Rings vets, and maybe, just maybe giving one of them a coveted second chance at fictional fatherhood.
Read MoreFans tend to like Ami, and after her cancer diagnosis in 2017, they had her back. As it turns out, her behind-the-scenes life has included additional struggles that fans may be surprised to hear about.
Read MoreMyrtle Snow was introduced in American Horror Story: Coven, played by Frances Conroy. Conroy has acted in nearly 100 productions, proving that she has a broad range of skills to bring to the franchise. One of those skills is making her characters look exactly like their inspirations.
Read MoreThanks to Sons of Anarchy's popularity, people who had never touched two wheels to pavement were wearing leather from head to toe and wrecking Harleys everywhere, while motorcycle clubs popped up as a million wannabes decided they were the next Jax Teller. But how much of the Sons of Anarchy world is really accurate?
Read MoreIt's official: Netflix's hit literary horror series, The Haunting of Hill House, is getting the anthology treatment. Let's take a look at who from The Haunting of Hill House is returning for the successor series, The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Read MoreWhen a series is held in as high esteem as Fleabag has been, audiences want more. However, as creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has said, it will be a long time before fans see more Fleabag, if they ever do. In an interview with Looper, director Harry Bradbeer said he agrees with Waller-Bridge.
Read MoreNo one wants to see a dark fate for Jonah, but there's a reason fans worry about the youngest Byrde family member entering season 4 of Ozark.
Read MoreThroughout its brief yet illustrious run, The Good Place told the story of four humans who, having died on Earth, initially wake up in "the good place," a utopian afterlife, but once they start noticing cracks in the system, they realize something is amiss. Clues about the big twists were planted early.
Read MoreCobra Kai's cast includes veterans from the original films as well as a roster of younger actors, but how close are their real-life ages to those of the characters they portray? We've got the answers you're looking for -- and some may surprise you.
Read MoreBy and large, Martin enjoyed the series, doling out praise for unforgettable scenes like season three's "Red Wedding" and the beheading that begins all of the show's main strife in its first season. However, there's one scene from season 1 that Martin is still bothered by.
Read MoreArcher's had a consistent voice cast for 11 seasons now — including the voice of Pam Poovey, Amber Nash. Looper recently spoke with Nash in an exclusive interview about the evolution of her character, and we took that time to ask about why Pam's voice sounds different now than it used to.
Read MoreAmazon's hit series The Boys is always looking for ways to poke fun at its cape-wearing characters and the massive (mostly fictional) economy built on them. Sometimes, the jokes are in the small details — like shots of Halloween costumes seen on an episode of season 2.
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Looper, Garcia chatted about what has made Lucifer such a staple among fans, what her role as Ella has taught her, and why she's so excited about her upcoming role in Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. animated series. Here's what she had to say.
Read MoreThe Simpsons is likely the most reliable presence in television history. What The Simpsons would become, though, is much different than The Simpsons of that first installment, and it took time for a lot of elements to gel.
Read MoreAnyone who's been following Lovecraft Country could probably guess that Ji-Ah isn't exactly the docile human she seems to be — something otherworldly lurks beneath her flesh. So, what exactly is she? Looper had a chance to ask actress Jamie Chung herself.
Read MoreMany Ozark fans (Byrde Watchers?) have taken to Reddit to lay out what they think of the show's title sequences, and some of their ideas may make you think twice about checking your phone the next time you see them come up.
Read MoreThough its many implications bring an extra layer of nuance and power to Jack's character, some viewers have found it difficult to figure out just how his ability to come back from death and recover from injuries works.
Read MoreWireless, the new survival thriller series from streaming service Quibi, is compelling on a couple of levels. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Wireless star Tye Sheridan discussed how the series taps new technology to generate serious thrills.
Read MoreShe's basically given everything to the Byrdes, and in exchange for what? A brief master class in the finer points of creative accounting? Even after all the chaos of season 3, however, fans are still hoping there's a happy ending between Ruth and the Byrdes.
Read MoreWhile you're watching Bobby expertly guess everyone's shoe sizes, you might find yourself thinking he looks awfully familiar. That's because Andrew Bachelor was once supremely internet-famous, and has since been building a comedy acting career across a variety of series and films.
Read MoreAs central as Nan's clairvoyance is to her character, some American Horror Story fans have pointed out that her supernatural abilities somehow managed to miss a pretty important plot element. Here's the Nan detail that has viewers confused.
Read MoreEver since it premiered in 2013, Vikings has been subverting expectations and winning over fans of richly plotted historical dramas. The show was the History Channel's first foray into scripted programming.
Read MoreAs Netflix's dystopian series ended abruptly and left a never-ending backup of unanswered questions, fans have conjured some theories as to why they believe Altered Carbon got canceled.
Read MoreAs much fun as it is to watch Wolfe and Fritz on the road, Danielle Colby has emerged as an American Pickers fan favorite thanks to the spiky energy to the show — an energy fans might have missed out on if not for a fateful meeting over a lamp.
Read MoreFor everything we know about Doctor Who, there are countless other things we either don't know at all, or used to know until the half-century-old series changed the rules. One of the biggest questions is, well, "Doctor who?"
Read MoreWhile it's impossible to predict what's going to happen on Ozark, off the screen, an ongoing pandemic is changing the way things are done in Hollywood. Productions are trying to figure out how to navigate a post-pandemic world, leading Jason Bateman to break an Ozark tradition for the fourth season.
Read MoreThough Rossi's history with the BAU provided Criminal Minds with some well-developed narrative threads, it also got the show caught up in a big plot hole. While watching the series finale, a fan on Reddit noticed an inconsistency in both Rossi's backstory and the history of the BAU as a whole.
Read MoreDuring this interview, Major dissects his character and drops some hints about where Atticus' story may lead. He also shares his views on legacy, Black masculinity, and reveals what ultimately drew him to the Lovecraft Country project — something he initially thought was a family drama.
Read MoreOutstanding news today for fans of small, barefooted men arguing over who gets to wear the nice jewelry: According to Deadline, Amazon's The Lord of the Rings series has resumed filming in New Zealand.
Read MoreEarly on in Amazon Studios' The Boys, Hughie Campbell declares his love for three specific musical artists. However, the anti-superhero vigilante has an affinity for showing off that love in a very specific (and inconsistent) manner.
Read MoreThere's a new Batwoman in Gotham, and the first glimpse at her suit is already blowing fans away. Javicia Leslie, who's taking up the Batwoman mantle on the CW series, has posted about her new Batsuit on social media.
Read MoreIn Quibi's new survival thriller Wireless, Tye Sheridan stars as Andy, a Colorado college student who takes an alternate route during a winter snowstorm, crashes his vehicle, and gets stranded in a remote area. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Sheridan explained why the series is so relatable.
Read MoreCurrently, the actress hasn't shared any plans not to appear in season three, but there are a couple of reasons why fans are worried Maggie won't return from her undercover mission.
Read MoreThanks to a new episode of Netflix's Shot by Shot docuseries, fans can finally go behind the scenes and see what it was like to execute the ambitious fight scene at the end of season 2. Tuns out: It could have gone a lot differently.
Read MoreHome Improvement star Patricia Richardson, who played Jill Taylor, the wife of Tim Allen's character, revealed a few of the show's secrets during a recent Reddit AMA, including the truth about a cabinet drawer seemingly had the magical qualities of Mary Poppins' bag.
Read MoreWhile fans of both series are anxiously anticipating the probable appearance of Bryan Cranston's iconic character, there's another Breaking Bad player they're equally eager to see walk into Saul Goodman's office ... and that's Bill Burr's ne'er-do-well Boston transplant Patrick Kuby.
Read MoreAltered Carbon became yet another sci-fi series canceled before its time when Netflix dropped the axe on the show after just two seasons. The premature end to Takeshi Kovacs' (Joel Kinnaman and Anthony Mackie) story will haunt fans for years to come. However, there's another series that might help ease the pain.
Read MoreBefore there was Tiva, before Sloane (Maria Bello) and Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) arrived on the scene, before the Port-to-Port Killer or the Frog, there was "Yankee White." The very first episode of NCIS (if you don't count the backdoor pilot on JAG) premiered September 23, 2003.
Read MoreThese days, Friends is a certified classic. However, it probably wouldn't have been Friends' day, week, month, or even its year if the show had made it to air in 1994 with its original title.
Read MoreAfter a few starts and stutters characteristic of 2020, the second season of The Witcher finally seems to be in full production, once more. While the new season began filming earlier this year, the onset of the coronavirus pandemic shut down production from March to August.
Read MoreBones never had a shortage of memorable murderers. Among the nastiest and strangest of them was the Gormogon, a cannibalistic cult-themed villain who's so shrouded in mystery that his actor (Laurence Todd Rosenthal) only appears briefly and has no spoken dialogue. Could there have been another?
Read MoreLamplighter has haunted The Boys long enough. Now, in the latest episode, we finally meet the guy, and he's ... not what we expected.
Read MoreLook alive, Disney+ subscribers — a familiar face is coming to take charge. Variety reports that the streamer has added another miniseries to its increasingly crowded slate of limited serials set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This one is, to put it mildly, a doozy: It will center on Nick Fury.
Read MoreThe Karate Kid, the 1984 story of a young man from New Jersey learning to kick his problems in the face, received its own short-lived animated series in 1989. Now, Cobra Kai's showrunner is teasing a nod to the bonkers cartoon in the upcoming third season.
Read MoreAmerican Horror Story has introduced an array of terrifying characters to the zeitgeist. There's one in particular who stands out: Papa Legba. Hopefully, we haven't seen the last of him, but there are lots of other films and TV shows in which you can see the actor who portrays him.
Read MoreIn the episode in question, A-Train has Hughie cornered, but Kimiko comes out of nowhere to save the day. In case you thought the rescue was totally out of left field, it turns out Kimiko hid in plain sight all along.
Read MoreWhile Breaking Bad could and often did get incredibly dark, its fans know that some of its most memorable moments were the ones that dabbled in absurd humor — and one of those moments happens to be Aaron Paul's favorite of the entire series.
Read MoreAhead of the premiere of Fargo season 4, Looper spoke exclusively with E'myri Crutchfield and Salvatore Esposito about what it was like working with a talented cast that includes Chris Rock, Jason Schwartzman, Timothy Olyphant, and more.
Read MoreDoctor Who has been referencing its earlier episodes since, oh, right around episode 2. But one particular Easter egg might have managed to sneak past even the most eagle-eyed fans, despite it popping up across several different seasons.
Read MoreDr. Camille Saroyan was portrayed by the one and only Tamara Taylor, and while the gifted actor wasn't among the O.G. Bones cast, she'd go on to portray Camille for a whopping 223 episodes. Here's what she's been up to in her post-Bones career.
Read MoreOne could assume that an actor's favorite scene would feature a memorable moment on the show, or perhaps an intense, rip-roaring monologue. Despite all the hardcore and deviant sequences that will forever go down in Sopranos lore, actress Edie Falco's favorite scene wasn't one of them.
Read MoreAsk any fan of the Netflix series, and they'll tell you that The Umbrella Academy's Number Five is every bit as important as his adopted brothers and sisters. But he wasn't given a true name during the first season of The Umbrella Academy, and fans are scratching their heads over it.
Read MoreWith 12 seasons over the course of six years, viewers just can't seem to get enough of Alaskan Bush People. Throughout the series, there have always been lingering questions, such as how the family makes their money and why they have peculiar accents. The latter has a straightforward answer.
Read MoreFrom Mandy Patinkin to Jeanne Tripplehorn, here's what the cast of Criminal Minds is doing now.
Read MoreAfter news broke that The Boys franchise would be expanding on Amazon Prime Video, fans took to the Internet to start speculating about this new show. Here's why the internet is freaking out about The Boys' spin-off series.
Read MoreGeralt of Rivia's bad luck continues, it seems. A little over a month after production on the Netflix series resumed, The Witcher season 2 cast member Thue Rasmussen, who was set to play Geralt's close friend and fellow witcher Eskel, has dropped out of the show.
Read MoreFor many fans, Sons of Anarchy kicked off a love for all things motorcycle. Since the program's premiere on FX in 2008, countless motorcycle clubs have popped up all around the United States with the sole purpose of — what seems to be — coming up with the most cliche biker gang names possible.
Read MoreUnlike the catastrophic finale of first season, The Umbrella Academy season 2 finds the Hargreeves siblings triumphant and returning to their own time — or so it seems. Here's the major question raised by that cliffhanger ending that The Umbrella Academy season 3 needs to solve.
Read MoreThe most horrifying moment on The Boys season one could have been avoided if only Vought had better intel. As fans remember, the whole fiasco begins when Madelyn Stillwell (Elisabeth Shue) tells Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott) and Homelander (Antony Starr) about three suspected terrorists.
Read MoreHarlan Cooper is one of the more intriguing characters in The Umbrella Academy season 3. Gifted Vanya's powers, he eventually loses them...or, does he? How will Harlan's powers shake out in the third season? We have some theories.
Read MoreSince Cobra Kai made the jump from YouTube to Netflix, Karate Kid fans haven't been able to get enough of the sequel series. You should brace yourself, though, because Cobra Kai's third season will change your perception of Mr. Miyagi forever.
Read MoreTo learn more about this collection of bad guys that's been making trouble since the Golden Age of Comics, keep reading for the untold truth of the Injustice Society.
Read MoreLooper recently participated in a press conference for the new Netflix series Ratched. Finn Wittrock and Jon Jon Briones dished on the most challenging scenes — and just how terrifying it was to film a show with a main character as haunting as Nurse Ratched.
Read MoreIn showbiz parlance, a "bottle episode" of a TV series is one which focuses solely on one or two characters, with the action usually confined to just one set. This can prove divisive — as was the case with the tenth episode of Breaking Bad season 3, "Fly."
Read MoreAnyone who is a fan of the American Horror Story franchise (or any Ryan Murphy production, Ratched included) knows that the shows tend to veer toward the outlandish. Controversial moments have included serial killer clowns, minotaur sex scenes ... and the Axeman of New Orleans.
Read MoreAs season 2 of The Boys unfolds, fans are hoping one particularly wild Supe from the comics will make his debut on screen: Tek-Knight. His comic book plot, however, almost entirely revolves around the fact that he has near uncontrollable urges to have sex with just about anything.
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 20, 2020, the COVID-era, mostly virtual Emmys were dominated by an unlikely force: Schitt's Creek. In an interview with Vulture after the fact, series co-creator and star Dan Levy opened up about what that night was like. Here's how the 2020 Emmys really felt for Dan Levy.
Read MoreThanks to some expert work from American Horror Story's special effects and makeup artists, the man behind Twisty's mask, actor John Carroll Lynch, is virtually unrecognizable when he's in full clown mode.
Read MorePaul Feig has worked with a slew of A-list talent — and he always has a place in his films and shows for actors he's worked with in the past. Looper spoke to Feig in an exclusive interview to dish on Other Space, The Office, Freaks and Geeks, and his work with Melissa McCarthy.
Read MoreIMDb faithfully tracks its users' input, rating television episodes by the thousands — and out of 323 episodes of Criminal Minds, the five best-rated ones include entries from a wide gamut of the series' history, from season 2 all the way to season 13. Here they are, from worst to best.
Read MoreIn true Mando fashion, the Mandalorian season 2 trailer was action-packed, visually stunning, and gave viewers no shortage of Baby Yoda footage to enjoy. If the eagle-eyed Star Wars fanbase is correct, there's also an Easter egg alluding to Boba Fett in the recently released trailer.
Read MoreWhen Looper talked with Lucky Yates, known as the voice of Dr. Krieger on Archer, our main focus was obviously the new season of the animated spy comedy. But we also discussed Yates' history with the role — as well as his time in puppetry and his connection with a classic web cartoon.
Read More2020 has been a tough year for many, but it's definitely the year of Schitt's Creek. At the 2020 Emmys ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and appropriately socially distanced, this little Canadian sitcom pulled off an impossible feat.
Read MoreSince Travis Fimmel left Vikings in season 4, the show has broadened to follow his sons and other historical figures from the Viking era. One of these warriors earned a soft spot with not just fans, but also the show's creator, Michael Hirst, but his fate last we saw him looked grim.
Read MoreThe big reveal of Black Noir's true identity is bound to happen at some point, maybe during the current second season, and will inevitably serve as a big twist in The Boys' storyline. Some fans think they've already figured out who's hiding behind the mask.
Read MoreIn a surprise move, Warner Bros. Television and HBO Max have announced that an eight-episode series featuring the DC antihero, who will be portrayed by John Cena in the upcoming flick The Suicide Squad, is in the works for the streamer.
Read MoreCBS' official 'About' page for the series describes Danny Ragan as a 'source of pride and concern' for his police commissioner father, which pretty much sums up the character, though there's one detail about him that bothers Blue Bloods fans to this day, and they've been airing it out online.
Read MoreActor Christopher Denham brings this character to life, but this is far from his first rodeo. In fact, he's been a part of some pretty popular movies and shows in the past, as well as some indie gems. Here's where you may have seen him before.
Read MoreSome discerning fans believe that Rip's potential fate in season 4 is revealed by a very particular scene in the season 3 finale.
Read MoreIf you thought Hill House seemed like a scary place to live, get ready for Bly Manor. The Haunting of Bly Manor, the second installment in Mike Flanagan's Netflix horror anthology series, just released its first full-length trailer after a short teaser dropped in August 2020.
Read MoreThe new trailer for the upcoming series just dropped, and it's every bit as chilling as fans could hope for. This is in no small part thanks to the creepy, yet strangely familiar-sounding song that plays on the background. So what is it?
Read MoreFor those expecting to see what twists and turns Michelle Blake's story will take next, they'll be disappointed to learn that actress Liv Tyler won't reprise her role on the upcoming season of 9-1-1: Lone Star — and for good reason.
Read MoreOver its five-season run, Supergirl has built a surprisingly devoted little fanbase. Unfortunately, the series fanbase really is "little," as Supergirl has proven less than super in the ratings department since season 1.
Read MoreLooper recently spoke with TV writer-producer extraordinaire Manny Coto about several of his past projects, including Star Trek: Enterprise. He was ready to answer some burning questions about the show's fourth and final season.
Read MoreWhile the season as a whole was certainly strong in parts, there has been plenty of debate about the finale. Here's what fans of American Horror Story have been raging about online when it comes to the final episode of Apocalypse.
Read More2020 continues to be the year that just keeps on taking, but it is starting to deliver a few rays of light into the world. At least, in the realm of entertainment.
Read MorePosited as a deeply sentimental, even wildly romantic gesture, Rip's actions during Yellowstone's third season finale remain genuinely confounding. After all, it's more than a little bit morbid to pull a ring off a decomposing corpse and give it to your would-be betrothed.
Read MoreThis Showtime hit about a serial killer who kills serial killers captivated audiences during its acclaimed run, but it's been years since we had to bid its characters farewell. Tonight has not been the night for some time, so let's see what the diverse cast of Dexter is doing today.
Read MoreSchitt's Creek is about to gain a whole new audience. Now, in the aftermath of the Emmys, Schitt's Creek will be available to even more people through the magic of syndication.
Read MoreData should have been promoted to captain years ago. Heck, this guy should be Admiral of the Fleet. Everybody knows it. Allow us to express our outrage at this injustice.
Read MoreJust like real Viking battles, the History Channel's popular series about these ruthless warriors has a high body count — and it doesn't play favorites.
Read MoreWhen Looper spoke with voice actor H. Jon Benjamin about the new season of Archer, he took us inside the mind of the world's not-quite-most-dangerous-anymore spy. He also opened up about another long-term project of his: the beloved animated comedy Bob's Burgers.
Read MoreSuperstore devotees surely remember the first episode's highlights, but there are plenty of little moments you probably missed while you were busy being dazzled by Jonah's starry, romantic gesture. Here are some of the most interesting details from that auspicious pilot.
Read MoreSheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) respectively, are fan favorites ... but they don't have much in common, outside of creating funny sayings. That hasn't stopped one fan theory, which hypothesizes that they are the same person from different dimensions.
Read MoreAs the streaming wars continue to heat up, services are still finding great success with their exclusive programming. In the case of Hulu, one of its biggest sleeper hits thus far was the period drama Harlots, which ran for three seasons before being canceled. What led to its demise? Let's discuss.
Read MoreEsposito, who plays the Darksaber-wielding Moff Gideon on The Mandalorian, shared some important information about the popular Star Wars television series' longevity.
Read MoreLamorne Morris is currently starring on Hulu's Woke as Keef Knight, but the role he's probably most known for is Winston Bishop on New Girl. Morris left Winston Bishop behind in 2018, but we were curious: How does he see Winston in hindsight? In an exclusive interview with Looper, Morris opened up.
Read More2020's big Emmy winner Schitt's Creek gained much of its popularity on Netflix, but the sixth and final season still isn't available to stream; here's when you can finally catch up, just in case you couldn't watch the original airing on Pop TV before.
Read MoreAs carefully structured as the show may be, a significant part of its premise started from a single sentence Saul Goodman uttered before anyone could even imagine the sleazy lawyer getting his own show. Let's take a look at the one line in Breaking Bad that changed everything for Better Call Saul.
Read MoreWhile several shows take long breaks due to the pandemic, we'll just amuse ourselves with speculation as we wait for new episodes. When it comes to Locke & Key, the new comic issue Locke & Key: In Pale Battalions Go #1 offers insight into a minor character on the Netflix series: Chamberlin Locke.
Read MoreWhen it comes to Paramount Network's Yellowstone, even simple lines of dialogue can set off heated discussions, as evidenced by one piece of a conversation that had a lot of Yellowstone fans wondering what's the deal with Kayce Dutton.
Read MoreAmazon Prime's The Boys has won audiences over with its irreverent take on superhero tropes, as well as its stellar casting. It's anchored by a great performance by Jack Quaid, whose Hughie Campbell acts as the closest thing the show has to an audience surrogate. Here's where you've seen him before.
Read MoreSometimes the storylines on NCIS ring hollow, and fans aren't afraid to speak up when they do. These are some of the NCIS storylines that even hardcore fans can't stand.
Read MoreEven after an entire season spent exploring the truth about this ancient alien species, the Elders have Altered Carbon fans confused. Luckily, Richard K. Morgan, author of the original novel that inspired the series, knows the truth about the mysterious beings at the end of season 2.
Read MoreZendaya took home the big prize at the 2020 Emmy Awards for her heartbreakingly raw and honest performance as Rue Bennett on HBO's Euphoria. Beyond the fact that it's always great to see a young rising star awarded for an unbelievable breakout performance, Zendaya's Emmy win actually made history.
Read MoreOver the course of its first two seasons on Paramount Network, the Kevin Costner-starring, neo-Western series Yellowstone has transformed itself from the little cowboy show that could into a legit ratings powerhouse. Here's a couple of things you may not know about the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.
Read MoreThink back far enough and you might recall that there was a time when fans of The Mandalorian were flummoxed by the show's distinctive lack of merch. Luckily, Fandalorians need never go hungry again, as Disney has announced the commencement of Mando Mondays.
Read MoreNew Zealand has had one of the best responses in the entire world to the COVID-19 pandemic. Film productions are getting back to work, including the highly-anticipated Lord of the Rings series from Amazon. Morfydd Clark recently opened up on the experience of quarantining with her castmates.
Read MoreThe votes are in, and well, it's probably exactly what you expect. Radio Times readers were asked to name their favorite Doctor Who Time Lord, and to what will probably be no one's surprise, the Tenth Doctor, portrayed by David Tennant between 2006 and 2010, is the winner.
Read MoreMuch like HBO's flagship fantasy epic Game of Thrones, Vikings isn't shy about its depiction of violence or its steamy love scenes — just two of the many reasons why fans find the series so enticing. However, there was one love scene that was left on the cutting room floor.
Read MoreFor fans of The Good Place, the 2020 Emmys may have looked more like the Bad Place. After picking up six nominations, The Good Place came up empty during the socially distanced, mostly virtual 2020 Emmy Awards that took place on September 20.
Read MoreLovecraft Country puts a spotlight on some heavy topics, including racism and other socially relevant issues, and Green discusses everything from why she loves the horror genre so much to her conflicted feelings about legendary author H.P. Lovecraft, and why life is sometimes like a horror movie.
Read MoreSharp-eyed Redditors have noted the location also pops up on Netflix's own dark, sardonic superhero hit The Umbrella Academy. On The Umbrella Academy season 2, the very same mansion is utilized as Klaus' lavish cult-manse. As it turns out, this location's Hollywood roots go even deeper than that.
Read MoreThe new trailer for WandaVision, which aired for the first time during the 2020 Emmys broadcast, delivered to fans a sense of lunacy, senselessness, and, surprisingly, fear. Here are the small details you missed in the WandaVision trailer.
Read MoreJust in time for the recent premiere of Archer season 11, Looper spoke with Amber Nash, the voice of Pam Poovey, about her character and the new season of Archer. During our conversation, we took some time to ask Nash about her interaction with fans.
Read MoreThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier just can't catch a break. Were the stars correctly aligned, we'd already have seen the upcoming Disney+ and Marvel Studios show ... but reality has turned out differently.
Read MoreAside from the obvious peek at life inside the WandaVision household, the first trailer included a few small details that might have big implications for the series, principally among them: a quick glimpse at a wine bottle with a weighty label.
Read MoreEverybody is aware of your Bundys, your Dahmers, ye olde Jack the Rippers, and those episodes of Criminal Minds are pretty easy to pick out. Other than those fun interpretations of commonly-known trivia, though, there is an entire world of lesser-known murders and serial violence out there.
Read MoreLong before he starred in Gillian Flynn's American remake of the British cult classic Utopia, Dan Byrd was already a familiar face to TV and teen movie fans. Still can't quite place where you know him from? Read on to see why Byrd looks so familiar.
Read MoreCobra Kai fans online are arguing over the direction the story is going and how the characters are acting, and that means finding new things that maybe even the showrunners didn't realize. Or did they?
Read MoreAs time goes on, the more likely it seems that Storage Wars is in A&E's content rear view mirror — but that doesn't mean its erstwhile stars are going to up and quit their livelihood, or not bother to find their own ways of perpetuating their increased public profile.
Read MoreOf all the heroes on The Boys, Black Noir is, hands down, the most mysterious. He doesn't speak or show his face, but he's a deadly killer. However, he's also a skilled piano player, who pauses to attempt to cheer up a frightened little boy with a stuffed animal.
Read MoreSeason two places the Umbrella Academy members in 1960s Dallas. While stopping yet another apocalypse from occurring is the main goal, shooting back to the '60s also gives Klaus Hargreeves the opportunity to reunite with Dave. Here's what really happened after that reunion.
Read MoreCharacters on both sides of the conflict are portrayed by some recognizable faces, like Simon Pegg and Karl Urban, but Karen Fukuhara isn't quite a household name yet, even though you've definitely seen and heard her before. Here's why Kimiko looks and sounds so familiar.
Read MoreLike the original The Karate Kid, season one of Cobra Kai culminates with an All Valley karate tournament, and some fans don't like how the ending plays out.
Read MoreWoke's Lamorne Morris may have gotten in shape and even starred in the Vin Diesel comic book actioner Bloodshot, but that doesn't mean that a certain former nickname doesn't still apply.
Read MoreFrom Xander's bad behavior to Cordelia's heroics, here's what you forgot about season 1 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Read More3rd Rock from the Sun cracked up '90s TV fans with its goofy depiction of a band of aliens trying to blend in on Earth. The cast has been up to all sorts of things since that show ended -- much of it surprising. Join us as we catch up with what this talented cast is doing today.
Read MoreThe woman behind Game of Thrones' most formidable character, Olenna Tyrell, wasn't so different from the fictional aristocrat. In fact, she once stormed off the set.
Read MoreViewers who sat down to eagerly take in the first episode of Breaking Bad's second season, "Seven-Thirty-Seven," may have been expecting high drama from the very beginning, but what they got was one of the creepiest, most enigmatic cold opens in the show's history. What was with that pink bear?
Read MoreWith Cobra Kai's first two seasons on Netflix now, a ton of people who missed the show on YouTube Red are binging it and debating about the use of the famous Crane Kick. Is Daniel LaRusso a filthy cheat? Is Johnny Lawrence just being a baby? Is there even a way to answer this question?
Read MoreLooper recently participated in a press conference interview with the Ratched cast, during which Sharon Stone revealed exactly why Lenore Osgood appealed to her and what most excited her about taking on the role.
Read MoreYou might know John Oliver from his tenure on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, or perhaps you discovered his viral YouTube segments from his current show, Last Week Tonight, which airs on HBO, but there's no denying that Oliver he has become an entertainment powerhouse.
Read MoreWith the first half of Lucifer season 5 now streaming on Netflix, Looper caught up with actress Aimee Garcia in an exclusive video interview, during which the actress chatted about her character's allure and revealed something that Lucifer fans may not know about Ella.
Read MoreAfter months of speculation, Marvel has finally announced which actress will play She-Hulk in the upcoming Disney+ series about the character. It's a name that fans of genre hits like Orphan Black should find familiar: Tatiana Maslany.
Read MoreNetflix's upcoming Ryan Murphy series Ratched gives us a window into the life of Nurse Mildred Ratched. Looper recently participated in a press conference for Ratched, during which actress Sarah Paulson gave us the inside scoop on just how Nurse Ratched became so wretched.
Read MoreFrom its crazy opening to Dwight's oddball behavior, here are the things that you forgot happened during Jim and Pam's wedding in The Office.
Read MoreDespite Netflix's Altered Carbon having been met with decidedly mixed reviews from the get-go — one particularly snide critique from IndieWire called it "a hollow shell of a series about hollow shells of people" — the series found a loyal audience for its first season. Season 2? Not so much.
Read MoreWith dialect coach Poll Moussoulides on set, the actors on Vikings are able to speak Old Norse and Old Low Franconian as easily as English. And if there's one phrase used the most, it has to be "skol." Here's what it means.
Read MoreOne of The Third Day's many intriguing characters is Kali, played by Freya Allan. While Allan is a relative newcomer to the industry, if you stopped while watching The Third Day and thought that you'd seen her before, don't worry, you're not under the hallucinatory spell of the island.
Read MoreStormfront can fly and shoot electricity, and it seems like she might be as powerful (if not more so) than the show's resident Evil Superman, Homelander. But there's an argument to be made that Stormfront's greatest strength is not a superpower at all.
Read MoreAs a scathing critique of what it means to be a superhero, The Boys is a show that doesn't tend to pull its punches — literally, or metaphorically. Sure, if superheroes were real, goodhearted folks like Superman and Spider-Man, they would be nice to have around, but not these guys.
Read MoreBlue Bloods, the story of an Irish Catholic family all working in law enforcement in New York City, is one of the most popular police procedurals currently on television. One eagle-eyed viewer has noticed a quirk between police patriarch Frank and his assistant, Abigail.
Read MoreIf you're wondering what happened to your favorite doctor, we've got you covered. Here's what happened to the cast of ER.
Read MoreFor a brief moment in 1984, it looked as though the fifth Doctor was gone forever. Fans were distraught when the actor announced his departure — they were only just getting over the loss of longtime favorite Tom Baker. Why would Davison abandon his post?
Read MoreThe Disney+ show was an instant smash hit, generating a ton of memes and racking up numerous award nominations. And, in a very short time frame, the show has gone from being Emmy-nominated ... to Emmy-winning.
Read MoreWhile all of the adult characters on Cobra Kai act like villains now and again (except for Danny's wife Amanda, the most reasonable human being in the San Fernando Valley), it's easy to empathize with both Zabka's Lawrence and Macchio's LaRusso. So who does that leave for us to root against?
Read MoreWhat has the CSI: Miami star been up to lately, and why has it kept him off our screens?
Read MoreUnlike the Karate Kid movies that inspired it, Cobra Kai occupies a grey area. Interestingly, the complications that come out of this nuance on Cobra Kai is part of why some fans are getting frustrated with the series.
Read MoreJulie and the Phantoms, with its catchy songs and likable characters, has captured Netflix viewers' hearts. The show debuted on the streaming platform on September 10th, 2020, and it follows the escapades of Julie Molina, a high school student who struggles to make music after her mother's death.
Read MoreIt's a different world on Archer season 11, but there are some constants — like Dr. Algernop Krieger being a weirdo with a van and sketchy motives. Looper spoke with Lucky Yates, the voice of Krieger, about the new season and why his name in the opening credits feels like such an honor.
Read MoreHow I Met Your Mother spans nine seasons. As such, there's a whole lot that happens within it that most fans have forgotten. Straight from 2005, these are the weirdest, funniest, and most dramatic developments from the very first season you probably haven't thought about in years.
Read MoreDoctor Who, as a visual medium, is still tethered to budget constraints, which is a shame, because the upcoming Masterful story being produced by Big Finish would be freaking bonkers to watch. Here are the details on this drama uniting the versions of the Doctor's greatest frenemy.
Read MoreEven if you were a diehard fan of Game of Thrones, you might not know about the original pilot that almost stopped the series dead in its tracks. Now, thanks to a tell-all book, Game of Thrones' cast and crew are opening up about the mistakes they made during their first attempt at a pilot episode.
Read MoreThe 2020 Emmy nominations were just announced, and once again, NCIS has been ignored. The show has only been nominated for a handful of Emmys over the course of its run. It frequently ranks as one of the most-watched series in the United States. So what aren't Emmy voters seeing about the show?
Read MoreStar Wars fans are ready to see what's in store for the second chapter of Mando's journey through the galaxy far, far away, and the new trailer provided our first real look at what's coming. Here are the details you might have missed.
Read MoreEven though Breaking Bad ended in 2013, there are still plenty of details being discovered to this day. One observant Redditor recently picked up on a single detail about the show that's pretty mind-blowing in hindsight.
Read MoreThe Mandalorian season 2 trailer has finally arrived and, as expected, fans across the galaxy are losing their minds. That galaxy far, far away is full of iconic creatures, but Banthas are a fan favorite. Although tempting, the prospect of seeing some Bantha poodoo isn't why we're excited.
Read MoreYes, the myriad species of a galaxy far, far removed from our own have always been the series' meat and potatoes, visually speaking. But The Mandalorian's season two trailer was less than two minutes long, and things moved pretty quickly. Let's break down what we saw in the alien department.
Read MoreThat hooded face from the new Mandalorian trailer belongs to one of WWE's most popular superstars. Her presence on the show adds even more star power to an already stacked cast that features Pedro Pascal, Gino Carano, and Nick Nolte.
Read MoreIf the new trailer for The Mandalorian season 2 is any indication, Din Djarin might soon be in the market for a new ship. The Razor Crest, which proved to be an effective mobile base of operations for Mando and "The Child," a.k.a. Baby Yoda, is looking a little worse for wear.
Read MoreFrom his military history to his acting career, here are some things you might not know about Tom Selleck.
Read MoreIt stands to reason that Ozark — a show about a family's descent into the gritty world of an international drug cartel — would raise some flags with a few people. In this case, though, it's not for the reason you probably think.
Read MoreWe all know Travis Fimmel as the fearsome Ragnar Lothbrok, but when he auditioned for a spot on Vikings, he had an entirely different role on his radar, one that would've extended his time on the TV series and likely made him just as popular with viewers.
Read MoreAfter three seasons of genre-hopping dream sequences, the animated spy comedy is back in the real world. But Sterling Archer himself is... different. Looper spoke with Archer voice actor H. Jon Benjamin, who filled us in on what to expect for season 11.
Read MoreDC's Legends of Tomorrow is not afraid of shaking up their team. Zari, for example, saw herself doubled. Since people loved both Zaris, there was a time when they existed simultaneously. Unfortunately, for various reasons recently discussed by the people behind Legends, that had to be temporary.
Read MoreRyan Murphy is no stranger to seriously dark and twisted stories, and his latest effort, Netflix's Ratched, is no exception. Among the series' dazzling cast is Corey Stoll, who plays private investigator Charles Wainwright. Here's why he looks so familiar.
Read MoreThe Doppelganger's season 2 appearance reminds us how many tools the Supes have at their disposal, and made us question every character we've met so far. How many times has he been used? Who else has Doppelganger doppeled?
Read MoreDoctor Who's Daleks have been through a lot, from Russell T. Davies' gritty take to Steven Moffatt's glow-up. Now, the 13th Doctor's Recon Dalek has been born, in all of its chunky, piecemeal glory. Not long after that, a mess of potential continuity problems followed in tow.
Read MoreWhile Allison Hargreeves used her powers for pretty brutal business during The Umbrella Academy season 2, she was reserved with her abilities as compared to season 1. The question remains: Why didn't Allison use her powers more on season 2?
Read MoreWhile Riverdale makes it easy to not think too hard about the pure goofiness on display, some of what the show tries to sell is just so ridiculous it's hard not to dwell too hard on it. Here are some of the things that just don't make a lick of sense in Riverdale.
Read MoreThere's a pretty good chance the actor portraying Stormfront will look a bit familiar to you. Her name is Aya Cash, and she's been a legit rising star in film and television over the past decade. Here's why Stormfront from The Boys looks so familiar.
Read MoreAs Titans' ex-Robin Jason Todd, Curran Walters has more material to draw from in his performance than you can shake a bo staff at. In a recent Instagram post, Walters revealed five graphic novels he's been reading to prepare for season 3, in which he'll return as not Robin, but as the Red Hood.
Read MoreOne big reason why Better Call Saul is so good is thanks to Bob Odenkirk's lead performance. His pathos is what sells the emotional arc, so why isn't he getting recognition in the Leading Actor Emmy category?
Read MoreAhead of the premiere of Archer season 11, actress Amber Nash — the voice of Pam — spoke with Looper in an exclusive interview to answer some questions about her character.
Read MoreMichael Scott made The Office iconic, and has become of the most beloved TV characters around. But there's a lot even the most diehard fans don't know about Dunder-Mifflin's unforgettable boss. We're here to give you the dirt on the man with the World's Best Boss coffee mug.
Read MoreWhile there are a lot of great shows out there, it's a little weird that Blue Bloods has only received one nomination in ten years. In truth, there are a few reasons why Emmy voters may be sleeping on this outstanding series.
Read MoreSmollett didn't hesitate to share her thought-provoking views when asked to elaborate on the many pertinent social issues that Lovecraft Country boldly tackles. She also took some time to dissect her character and thoroughly explain what makes her tick.
Read MoreThe creators stepped in at a DC FanDome: Explore the Multiverse panel moderated by director Sherwin Shilati and released a never-before-seen blooper reel from season 4. What better way to survive the long hiatus between season 5a and 5b? Here's why it makes us love the cast even more.
Read MoreDoctor Who still manages to break new ground to this day — and as 2020 draws to a close, the time-traveling franchise is set to raise the stakes with another impressive first: a literal two-sided story that confuses not one, but two whole Doctors.
Read MoreSince The Walking Dead's humble beginnings as a comic book, Robert Kirkman wanted the series to be something different. "More often than not," he wrote in the first volume's introduction, "zombie movies feel like a slice of a person's life shown until whoever is in charge of the movie gets bored."
Read MoreEarlier this year, it was a big surprise for fans when Ruby Rose announced her departure from the CW's Batwoman. Her reasons were personal, and though she has since candidly spoken about why she made that decision, there's certainly no doubting that this left the series itself in a predicament.
Read MoreFrom Batman Begins, to Gotham, to Pennyworth: back when the latest Batman prequel series was first announced, it almost seemed like someone had lost a bet, to see who had to reach the furthest back into Bruce Wayne's backstory to find a new story. But now, something "foxy" is coming to season two.
Read MoreThe Boys are back... but if you want to binge 'em, you're going to have to wait.
Read MoreDick Wolf is best known for creating, producing, and writing television procedural dramas about everyday heroes. His most recent effort, FBI, focuses on the agents of the titular organization. Why does the actress playing Isobel Castille look so familiar, though?
Read MoreThe pilot of The Goldberg's is uncommonly solid, as far as sitcoms go. As with the rest of the series, it's chockablock with '80s references, as well as fun gaffes, continuity errors, and other easy-to-miss moments.
Read MoreAs with any time that a show's plug gets pulled, the reasons for ER's end vary from one interview to another, but the undeniable truth at the core of the cancellation was a simple one: The ratings just weren't what they used to be.
Read MoreAs different aspects of Butcher's character were revealed it became apparent that he would be leaving the Vought compound the same way he entered it: alone. It's likely for the best, too. As The Boys continues to play out, it is becoming obvious that Butcher needs to be single for a while.
Read More2020's "The Secret of Novice Hame," a kind of wrap-up to a proverbial cat nun trilogy, is a story of how a beloved Doctor Who character dies. But it's also, as you might imagine from its title, about a secret — one that will forever change the way you view the Doctor's regeneration.
Read MoreOn AMC's The Walking Dead, dozens of characters have kicked the bucket, leaving the he actors who play them no choice but to tip their hats and exit stage left. Sonequa Martin-Green, who portrayed Sasha Williams for four seasons of the show, is one such actress.
Read MoreRaised by Wolves is about as sci-fi as sci-fi gets. Earth has been obliterated, forcing mankind to the extrasolar planet Kepler-22b, where humans continue to make a mess of things anyway. Here, androids which have been designated Father and Mother are tasked with raising human children.
Read MorePerhaps the two people Walter White loved the most were his son, Walt Jr., and Jesse Pinkman. Once, in a drugged and unguarded moment, he even confused the former for the latter. On its surface, then, it may seem a little strange that the two young men never met throughout Breaking Bad's entire run.
Read MoreIf you thought untangling the first season of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy was more challenging than fitting Luther into a 1950s car, season two gets even twistier, thanks to more time travel.
Read MoreWith 12 seasons under its belt, Alaskan Bush People follows the nine-member Brown clan as they supposedly rough it in the backwoods of the small town of Hoonah, Alaska, which has a population of just 760. But despite what it looks like, Alaskan Bush People isn't filmed where — or how — you think.
Read MoreThe Boys season 1 ending left us bewildered on the front lawn in suburbia right alongside Butcher. Homelander had saved him from imminent death and laid him gently on the grass next to a peaceful sprinkler. Why on Earth would this psychopath do that?
Read MoreVikings has been very good for History Channel, but unfortunately, the historical series is also coming to an end. While the saga will continue in Netflix's spin-off show Vikings: Valhalla, the original show still has many strange plotlines to solve.
Read MoreLucifer executive producers and showrunners Joe Henderson and Ildy Modrovich revealed that star Tom Ellis didn't just bust out some moves for the show's upcoming musical episode, "Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam." He actually busted out of his pants.
Read MoreIf you're blown away by the sci-fi series Raised by Wolves, there's a similarly themed classic serial that should perk up your ears. The show serves as an exploration of such heady themes as the nature of warfare and what it means to be human — much like the SyFy series Battlestar Galactica.
Read MoreThat the characters on The Boys are so unnervingly portrayed is due in no small part to the actors and actresses playing them. There are instantly recognizable faces, and others that might take you a second, like Jessie Usher. Here's why the actor behind A-Train looks so familiar.
Read MoreIf you want a refresher of everything that went down in the big finale, here are all the major events that happened on The Office just before it closed for business.
Read MoreThe third season of the Paramount Network's hit western-drama left fans with plenty of new twists and intriguing questions, but they're still hung up on one particular dangling thread left over from season 2.
Read MoreThe gritty CBS drama Blue Bloods isn't for the faint of heart, and frequently treads on some pretty heavy topics. The cast no choice but to get their laughter in-between takes -- something in which Donnie Wahlberg is proficient. Here's one set decoration that demonstrates his sense of humor.
Read MoreMaybe you just thought Bryan Cranston knew how to rock some awesome headgear. But as it turns out, there's some extra significance to Walter White's pork pie hat that makes it extra relevant to the world of Breaking Bad.
Read MoreMatt Brown from Alaskan Bush People struggled against his inner demons for some time. Still, his resignation after season 9 wasn't purely negative, as there's a silver lining to Matt Brown stepping away from the cameras. Here's what became of the hit show's wayward son.
Read MoreLet's walk and talk as we take a look at the untold truth of The West Wing.
Read MoreManny Coto writes about the end of the world ... a lot. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Coto took time to explain what he finds so fascinating about apocalyptic stories, and to open up about his experience working on FX's hit anthology series American Horror Story.
Read MoreWhile fans may enjoy watching a good raid on Vikings, in-universe, they're not everyone's cup of tea. Ragnar Lothbrok, as portrayed by Travis Fimmel, led countless raiding parties, but eventually his attitude shifted. Here's why Ragnar quit raids, as explained during Vikings' fourth season.
Read MoreAfter over a decade as AMC's flagship series, The Walking Dead is coming to a close, with the original show finally bidding farewell to its legions of fans. Season 11 will be the program's last, but its legacy as one of the most influential TV shows in pop culture history will live on.
Read MoreGoing strong since 2012, NBC's One Chicago franchise chronicles the often turbulent lives — both on and off the clock — of the everyday heroes in the Windy City: police officers (Chicago P.D.), medical first responders (Chicago Med), and firefighters (Chicago Fire).
Read MoreOn Hulu's Woke, New Girl actor Lamorne Morris portrays a fictionalized version of cartoonist Keith Knight, who finds his life turned upside down after being the victim of police brutality. Looper spoke with Morris to discuss how he stepped into the role of a real-life person.
Read MoreAs fascistic demigods go, Homelander is an absolute dream. Before he arrived on our screens with The Boys, Antony Starr made a splash in both America and his native New Zealand. Here's where you might have seen him before.
Read MoreThere are a lot of major returning characters from The Karate Kid in the YouTube-turned-Netflix series Cobra Kai. While that's understandably the focus of the revival's buzz, another element that deserves attention is the cars.
Read MoreIf the world of Game of Thrones was a proverbial snakepit, then Lady Olenna Tyrell was a viper among garter snakes. The same could be said for Diana Rigg, the iconic theater, film, and television actress who brought the Queen of Thorns to life on HBO's fantasy series.
Read MoreWhen it comes to The Boys, fans already know that showrunner Eric Kripke is willing to take some major liberties with his source material. Season 2 has certainly continued this trend, and even the much-anticipated introduction of Stormfront from Garth Ennis' comics didn't come without alterations.
Read MoreFor a brief moment in the 1960s, the show very nearly made a move that was every bit as bold and headline grabbing, albeit for basically all the wrong reasons. It could have gone very, very badly.
Read MoreFrom the fate of certain bad guys to the appearance of specific superhero, here are the biggest unanswered questions in Stargirl season 1.
Read MoreSo true is the statement that there's not really a bad episode of Breaking Bad that it almost seems unfair to label any of them as underrated. There are, however, undoubtedly episodes even the staunchest of fans might overlook when recounting their faves. Here's the most underrated of them all.
Read MoreAnyone who has experienced the AMC series Breaking Bad will tell you that it was a show that never pulled a single punch. However, Breaking Bad was also a series that was unafraid to mercilessly rip viewers' hearts out, which it did quite often.
Read MoreWith all the time jumping and rearranging of the timeline, there's one JFK mystery that bothers us in The Umbrella Academy season 2. It's the same one conspiracy theorists have been fixating on for decades: who shot JFK — and why?
Read MoreAfter the literally explosive season 3 finale, Yellowstone fans are eager to start putting together the pieces of what they can expect going into the neo-western drama's fourth run. One recently unearthed clue has spawned a number of different theories.
Read MoreThe season finale of Yellowstone season 3 left fans dangling over quite the cliff while everybody weathers the hiatus. The Paramount Network's popular neo-Western dropped a good 'ol fashioned "whodunnit?" on viewers, with the fate of several fan-favorite characters hanging in the balance.
Read MoreThe Boys is not a show that wastes space, and Eric Kripke is a gifted enough raconteur to know that a Supe in a poster planted on the wall in Act One has to blow somebody's head off in Act Three. So who is Liberty, why is she important, and where is all this headed as we move deeper into season 2?
Read MoreBack during his heyday, Tom Selleck managed to end many things. In the eighties, he ended America's fear of mustaches. Around the same time, he put a stop to the world's hesitance surrounding the possibility of wearing Hawaiian shirts. Today, he wants to end Blue Bloods ... sort of.
Read MoreSusan Raynor's death is a surprising moment that reminds us that the Boys are still knee-deep in it as season 2 begins We will likely find out who did the deed as the rest of the episodes play out, but it's fun to speculate. Here is our The Boys theory on who exploded Susan Raynor's head.
Read MoreOn September 9, 2020, fans of AMC's The Walking Dead received terrifying news. The forthcoming eleventh season of the pop culture behemoth will be its last.
Read MoreWhile we grapple with our angst over the wait for news about season 3 of The Umbrella Academy, we cannot wait to see what's ahead for Klaus Hargreeves. Truth is, we're every bit as curious to see what his old cult is up to in this new timeline.
Read MoreEric Kripke's Amazon Prime Video series The Boys contains so many hidden symbols, Easter eggs, and pop culture references that it gives even the most layered episode of Rick and Morty a run for its money. If anything, the second season has only doubled down on this propensity.
Read MoreParamount Network's Yellowstone is about many things, but at its heart, the show is about the Dutton family. While fans have met many Duttons across three seasons, there's one they want to see on screen more.
Read MoreWhile viewers were highly instrumental in reviving A.P. Bio, a fair amount of credit is due for the cast who made it such a resounding success, to begin with. The true centerpiece is Glenn Howerton. Here's why viewers find the star of A.P. Bio so familiar.
Read MoreTalk about attention to detail. It's been seven years since Breaking Bad ended its stellar five-season run, and even for those who have watched the entire series a dozen times (we regret nothing), it continues to surprise. Case in point: the iconic pizza-on-the-roof scene.
Read MoreSeptember 8 is Star Trek Day, which commemorates the transmission date of the first Star Trek episode to air on broadcast television, "The Man Trap," all the way back in 1966. This is the 54th anniversary of that momentous occasion.
Read MoreWhen Ozark first premiered on Netflix, you'd be forgiven if you thought that the series seemed a little reminiscent of Breaking Bad. While the details and setting were different, both shows are about a father who gets involved in illegal activities in order to provide for his family.
Read MoreSSAs Jason Gideon and David Rossi represent two major epochs in Criminal Minds' history. In the first two seasons, Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) reigned over a team of relative fledgling agents in a hard-boiled crime drama. Rossi (Joe Mantegna) arrived in season three, as part of a surprise cast shakeup.
Read MoreDedicated viewers of That '70s Show may have noticed that the show's pilot and finale, creatively titled "That '70s Pilot" and "That '70s Finale," respectively, both gave Kitty character-defining moments in the spotlight in her very first and very last scenes.
Read MoreWhile the Church's actions suggest they truly want to help The Deep discover his true self and find some inner peace, their general demeanor is -- well -- pretty creepy. So what's the deal with this enigmatic band of suspicious holy rollers?
Read MoreThe Venture Bros. has enjoyed seven seasons, which aired between 2003 and 2018. The small writing team and complex animation process has resulted in long waits between each new season of the quirky animated satire, but fans have been willing to exercise patience. That patience is about to be tested.
Read MoreDuring a roundtable interview attended by Looper, Michael K. Williams commented on how projects he's starred in such as 12 Years a Slave, The Wire, and This is Us all opened up a discussion about race in America, and how Lovecraft Country is now sparking a similar and relevant conversation.
Read MoreIf you do recognize his face, it's likely because he's been waging war on screens big and small for years now. Here's why Marcus from Raised by Wolves looks so familiar.
Read MoreAfter the Yellowstone season 3 finale, many fans wondering one thing: Why didn't Rip buy Beth her own ring? One Reddit user was so taken aback by Rip's refusal to buy Beth a ring that they decided to try and get to the bottom of the ranch hand's finances.
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Looper, Alejandro talked about that shocking sixth-season renewal, what to expect from the eventual series finale of Lucifer, and how his time on Arrow scared the pants off him.
Read MoreWant to catch a sneak peek at the upcoming second season of the hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian? This is the way. Entertainment Weekly recently ran an in-depth preview of season 2, complete with new images of all your favorite characters.
Read MoreOn the second episode of The Boys season 2, the Deep (Chace Crawford) has an interesting experience with his gills after drinking drug-spiked tea. While odd, there was something familiar about the sequence: the voice of the Deep's gills.
Read MoreFrom 1974 until 1981, there was only one Doctor Who. That's saying something, considering the franchise has existed in one form or another since 1963, with over a dozen actors occupying the role of the titular, time-traveling character.
Read MoreIt's safe to say, at this point, that if you love Henry Cavill, you probably also have a deep abiding fondness for Jason Momoa.
Read MoreComing in strong on The Boys' pilot, "The Name of the Game," the introduction of Starlight — aka Annie January — plays out as a sort of worst-case scenario of the old adage "never meet your heroes."
Read MoreIn 1999, Paul Feig crafted a show based in the '80s called Freaks and Geeks, which sadly lasted just a single season. It's now a cult classic, and fans want to know whether a reboot is in the cards. Looper asked Feig exactly that in a recent exclusive interview.
Read MoreThere are still tons of season 2 mysteries for Umbrella Academy fans to digest. Series star David Castañeda and showrunner Steve Blackman recently spilled the beans bout a digestive mystery from the show's second season: What the gang were actually eating in that brain-devouring episode 8 scene.
Read MoreFrom sci-fi adventures to detective dramas, here are some TV shows that, sadly, only went downhill after exciting, thrilling, and even great first seasons.
Read MoreActor Kevin Alejandro first stepped into the DC Universe when he appeared on season 2 of Arrow as Sebastian Blood, aka Brother Blood. In an interview with Looper, Alejandro delves into what it took to play Brother Blood and reflected on why joining Arrow was actually a scary experience for him.
Read MoreWell, the wait is over. We finally know when season 2 of The Mandalorian will be available, and it's not as far off as you think.
Read MoreOne savvy Redditor is convinced Marty knew precisely what fate awaited Helen in Mexico, as he'd masterminded the events with both Navarro and Helen's trusted hitman Nelson. Here's how this wild theory breaks down.
Read MoreAlthough this series is eminently binge-worthy, there are some moments we watch and pause more than others, usually related to characters that audiences have grown to love. Here are our picks for the most paused moments in Stranger Things.
Read MoreIn the wake of Chadwick Boseman's passing and as Hollywood and fans alike mourn the magnetic Marvel Cinematic Universe star, all of his performances are being shared across the Internet, including a Saturday Night Live sketch that might make you laugh and cry.
Read MoreAfter rewatching Bones, some fans have taken to Reddit to share a rather shocking untold truth of Bones. Namely, David Boreanaz's Special Agent Seeley Booth — one of the main characters of the show — is, well, kind of a jerk.
Read MoreOver the past number of years, Netflix has built a reputation for canceling its original shows, seemingly on the fly. Programs like Daredevil, American Vandal, and One Day at a Time, despite their steady popularity, were put on the chopping block after only a handful of seasons.
Read MoreWhile the first two seasons of NOS4A2 did ultimately cover the entirety of Joe Hill's beloved source material, it would seem poor ratings, and not a lack of ideas for a new season are ultimately what doomed the show.
Read MoreThe comics' lengthy 72-issue, 2006-2008 run means there's plenty of lore, twists, and characters left out or remixed in the show. So in preparation for the coming season and facts that fans may be unaware of, here's a complete guide to Amazon's The Boys.
Read MoreAs the September 4 season 2 premiere of The Boys approaches, fans have kicked themselves into a fever pitch of discussion. Sifting through all the theoretical ramblings is enough to induce delirium, but we've crawled through the mayhem and plucked out one theory that actually holds some water.
Read MoreUnfortunately, Netflix viewers won't catch a whiff of that massively popular season 4 premiere, let alone anything after it, seeing as the streaming service only has the rights to the first three seasons of the show. Want to see more? Here's how you can watch The Game seasons 4-9.
Read MoreReports suggest the Governator will be working with show creator Nick Santora (Scorpion) to bring a new series to life on a yet-to-be-determined streaming platform. Given the current industry climate in the Era of Peak TV, is it really a surprise that Arnold wanted to get his piece of the action?
Read MoreBloody, profane, and downright diabolical, Amazon's The Boys is a truly twisted superhero story that packs a punch thanks to its sly social commentary. Season 2 adds to the mix a new character: Victoria Neuman. Here's why the actress who plays her looks so familiar.
Read MoreThe set designers not only made the Room the perfect spot for an action sequence, they threw in some Easter eggs for fans too. Here are the hidden details you missed in the Room of Requirement in Harry Potter.
Read MoreDC's Doom Patrol started off its second season on HBO Max in August 2020 and is preparing for a third in the future. If you're a fan of The Boys, it'll sate your appetite for dysfunctional superhero madness.
Read MoreFans are beginning to speculate if Discovery's reality TV series Alaskan Bush People exposed its own use of scripted moments, thanks to one key detail from its most recent installment.
Read MoreDisneyland is the happiest place on Earth, and one of the reasons for that is the attention to detail that went into the park's attractions. One location at Disneyland in California that's loaded to the brim with Easter eggs and fun details is Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye.
Read MoreAfter seven seasons, Ray Donovan aired its final episode in January of 2020. Unfortunately, however, the final bow of the Liev Schreiber-led network hit, which broke Showtime ratings records when it debuted in 2013, was anything but planned. Here's why Ray Donovan was given the axe.
Read MoreLike many of Ridley Scott's sci-fi works, there is a lot of philosophy at play. One fan theory suggests there could be another religious text influencing the series, and it will have you running to check your Bible.
Read MoreHorror fans from all over the world pour into Universal Studios every year to enjoy Halloween Horror Nights, but the COVID-19 pandemic had us all thinking it wouldn't happen in 2020. Now, a new photo from inside the park has given fright fans hope.
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