The Last of Usseason 2 is likely to be controversial, and its new star is preparing for the chaos. While season 1 focused largely on Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal),The Last of Usseason 2will introduce Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby. The new episodes will be an adaptation ofThe Last of Us Part II, which was a critically renowned but deeply divisive video game. The sophomore seasonwill return on April 13, and it is expected to be as controversial as the game was....

Dylan O’Brienrecalls bombing his audition to joinFrozen 2, the massively successful Disney sequel. O’Brien is returning to promote his role as comedy legend Dan Akroyd intheSNLbiopicSaturday Nightfrom director Jason Reitman, which releases in the U.S. on October 11. It’s one of several projects that theTeen WolfandMaze Runnerstar has in the works. But there is one gig that he readily admits he wasn’t right for. In an interview onLate Night with Seth Meyersto discuss his role inSaturday Night, O’Brien talked about bombing his audition forFrozen 2....

Animation is often the realm of pure fiction, but there are a few exceptions which take inspiration from real life. Many of thebest animated moviesare fantasy, sci-fi or some other genre which departs from reality. Animation and reality don’t seem like a natural fit at first glance, since the boundless potential of animation naturally lends itself to the most fanciful and surreal storylines. Many of thebest movies based on true storiesstrive for historical accuracy, but animated movies offer something different....

Isekai animes give their protagonist arare opportunity and a second attempt at life.Some protagonists come to their new worlds as they were in their previous lives. Others are reborn in a new world, retaining all of their memories from their past lives. Isekai worlds can vary greatly. Some are fantastical, some are futuristic, and some meet in the middle for science fiction. It’s not the most popular subgenre of isekai, but each sci-fi isekai brings something fun and enjoyable to the table....

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas consistently delivered groundbreaking and memorable moments over the years, even if they seemed ill-advised at first. Indeed, not every decision made throughoutthe MCU timelinehas been met with immediate approval. Some choices sparked debates, confusion, and even outrage among audiences when first revealed. Over time, however, many of these controversial decisions have proven to be masterstrokes, enriching the franchise in ways no one initially anticipated. Marvel Studios has always been willing to take risks with its characters, storylines, and overall cinematic approach....

According to real data, themost talked-about new movies of September 2024are long-awaited franchise entries, horror movies, enticing dramas, and new sci-fi outings. Partnering with predictive media data analytics companyDiesel Labs,Screen Ranthas exclusive data analyzing the new movies with the most online engagement ahead of their premieres in September. These films are each given a hype score measured by their online buzz across various platforms. September 2024’smost anticipated movies are ranked by Attention Signals, which are assessed using measures such as likes, shares, comments, and views on social and video channels like Facebook and YouTube....

MarvelandDCmay not have had the biggest year in terms of theatrical releases, but there were plenty of surprises throughout 2024. Since the Infinity Saga wrapped, Marvel’s MCU has been building towards the next big event in their lineup with the Multiverse Saga. And while the studio was releasing at least three movies a year at its peak, 2024 had just one theatrical release while multiple TV shows came out. Meanwhile, the Sony Marvel projects had their most prolific year yet with three separate releases....

While28 Years Later’s trailer looks great, the long-awaited sequel to28 Days Laterfaces a challenge that the franchise’s earlier movies didn’t have to contend with due to its genre shift. There are many horror sub-genres and these often fall in and out of favor with the moviegoing public with each passing year. Sometimes slashers are in vogue, while other eras see ghost stories and possession movies dominating the horror box office.28 Days Later’s upcoming sequel28 Years Lateris betting big on zombie movies making a comeback, but this hope comes with one major addendum....

Below Deckhas been known for its steamy boatmances, the show’s version of a showmance, between the yachties, even thoughsome of them don’t work out once they try things out on land. Boatmances, the romances that blossom between crew members within the shows of the long-running franchise, are sometimes the most important parts of the season’s narrative, tying things together and creating fun, flirty drama. Boatmances often face hyperspecific pressures that people in relationships on land wouldn’t see, as the parties involved are working aboard a superyacht and serving guests, which changes the stakes for the couples....

The wait forThe Rookieseason 7 ends at the beginning of 2025, and when the new episodes arrive,there are many things that they must accomplish to make up for the disastrous sixth season.ABC’s police procedural series premiered in 2018 and has evidently been a success for the network, and for good reason. DuringThe Rookie’s early days, the show was full of shocking moments, great character development, intriguing villains, and compelling cases. However, as time has gone on, the series has dipped in quality, as evidenced by howunnecessarily badThe Rookieseason 6was....

Fusing elements of heavy metal and hardcore punk,metalcoreis a genre that has it all. The genre boasts heavy characteristics, from intense breakdowns to intricate guitar riffs and a medley of harsh and melodic vocals. Bands have been experimenting with this genre fusion since the 1980s, and nearly 40 years later, metalcore is at its peak. In the past few years alone, the genre has introduced some of the most talented acts to the masses....

Summary 90 Day FiancéstarBig Ed Brownis finally riding high aftera devastating breakup with Liz Woods, and he seems like an egomaniacdue to his post-split revenge makeover. For years, he’s been known as the franchise court jester. To get laughs, he’ll do almost anything, from hawking merchandise with his face on it to gross-out Mukbang videos and beyond. There’s a dark side to the reality TV clown, as he verbally abuses and degrades women....

Despite the ongoing boom of fantasy TV adaptations, the long-gestatingA Court of Thorns and RosesTV show has hit a wall. The novel series,penned by Sarah J. Maasand centering on a young woman named Feyre who journeys through the faerie world of Prythian and becomes embroiled in a variety of local conflicts while also falling in love, was first announced to be getting a TV show in 2021 when 20th Century Television acquired the rights for a Hulu show....