TheTerminatormovie franchise has heavily relied upon Arnold Schwarzenegger’s presence for far too long, but the larger saga finally replaced him so impressively in 2024 thatthe figure who stood in for the iconic T-800 deserves to be brought backfor James Cameron’s return to the director’s chair. Although there is very little information about what the upcoming movie will look like,Terminator7must move on from Schwarzenegger’s T-800. Beyond the first two movies, Arnie’s role in the various sequels hasn’t been enough to save them....

The Acolytestar Manny Jacinto has dropped an intriguingDarth Plagueishint, while discussing the original hopes that the show would run for three seasons and potentially more.The Acolytewas the firstStar Warsshow canceledby Lucasfilm, and that’s particularly tragic given it was always clear the studio had high hopes. The budget was eye-watering, Lucasfilm Publishing and even Marvel Comics signed off on a surprising number of tie-ins, and the range of action figures was absolutely delightful....

1993 was a banner year for Steven Spielberg, but his journey to makingJurassic ParkandSchindler’s Listin the same year began a decade earlier. Spielberg was celebrating the success ofE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialwhen he was approached to adapt thetrue story ofSchindler’s List. Spielberg initially did not feel mature enough as a filmmaker to tackle the “gravitas of the subject matter, morally or cinematically” (viaTHR). A decade later, after making more “adult” movies, Spielberg, as a Jewish filmmaker, was disturbed by the rise of Holocaust denialism and felt ready to makeSchindler’s List....

The Hunger Gamesbook is what started Katniss' story, and the ending marked the beginning of her tumultuous involvement in the rebellion. This first book in author Suzanne Collins' book series introduced 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who volunteered to take her sister’s place after she was reaped for the 74th Hunger Games. Katniss, along with District 12’s boy tribute, Peeta Mellark, was then shipped away to the Capitol where she would be one of the 24 children to fight to the death in an arena....

TheMonsterverseis about to grow even bigger with the debut ofReturn to Skull Island. This new four-issue limited comic series promises todive deeper into the island’s mysteries and Kong’s world. This thrilling continuation ofSkull Island: The Animated Seriesbrings new threats and secrets to light alongside intense battles and unexpected twists. Written by Simon Furman and illustrated by Christopher Jones, the seriescontinues with the story of survivors stranded on the perilous Skull Island....

The results of theMetaphor: ReFantaziopopularity poll are in, revealing the official fan favorites in both Japan and the West. The two versions of the poll launched in January in an attempt to determine once and for all which characters are players' favorites in the hit RPG from Atlus. After amassing thousands of votes, the results for both Japan and the West have been revealed, with an exclusive illustration depicting the Japanese winners....

Summary This article contains potential spoilers forThe Rings of Powerseason 2. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas a new Sauron actor for season 2 that finally answers one of season 1’s biggest questions. When the show debuted in 2022, showing a Dark Lord silhouetted against the sky in episode 1, no one quite understood how deep into Sauron’s story the show would go. Season 1 used mystery box writing to teaseSauron’s true identitybefore finally revealing it, setting the scene for season 2 to show audiences Sauron’s side of the story....

The Traitors USseason 3 featuresBob Harper as one of its contestants, and there’s a lot to know about him. Peacock’sThe Traitors USseason 3 cast is made up of celebrities competing in a game similar to Mafia. Most of them are reality TV stars. During the show, a few of the contestants become Traitors with a mission to “murder” the other members of the cast, who are called Faithfuls. The job of the Faithfuls is to banish the Traitors, without accidentally eliminating one of their own....

WrestleManiais the weekend of every year where all eyes from the world of sports and pop culture are locked onWWE. In what essentially acts as the “season finale” of WWE’s calendar year,WrestleManiais the biggest stage possiblefor a professional wrestler to perform on. It is where legacies are made, and heroes are crowned. It is also a pressure cooker environment, where performers are judged and remembered for their actions on this one blockbuster night....

Tom Holland has revealed what he would love to do if Miles Morales got to join hisSpider-Manmovies in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Holland will soon return to the franchise with theanticipatedSpider-Man 4. No details have been revealed about the movie, butHolland just revealed that he has read theSpider-Man 4scriptand that he was excited about the direction it is headed in. While Marvel seems to remain focused on Peter Parker for now, the actor is already looking ahead at the MCU’s possible second Spider-Man....

Smallvillestar Tom Welling suits up as Superman to face off with Michael Rosenbaum as President Lex Luthor through gorgeousDCart. FollowingtheSmallvilleendingin 2011, many fans have been hoping to see the Superman drama come back in one way or another, as Clark Kent completed his transformation to becoming the Man of Steel. With Lex’s memory gone and Clark now operating as Superman, there has always been the potential to revisit their story and see them continue their iconic rivalry....

2025 is set to be a thrilling year for fans ofbook-to-film adaptations, with a wide array of novels making their way to the big screen. From family-friendly adventures to gripping dramas, these films promise to bring favorite stories to life with star-studded casts and visionary directors. Audiences can revisit familiar characters like Paddington inPaddington in Peruand Toothless in the live-actionHow to Train Your Dragon, or explore compelling new narratives likeThe HousemaidandThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo....

Tombstoneis frequently cited as one of thebest Westerns of the 1990s,but I would have loved to have seen the alternate version withthe movie’s original choice to play Val Kilmer’s character, Doc Holliday. The film takes place in the American Wild West and follows a successful lawman’s attempts to retire from his profession in Tombstone Arizona, but his plans quickly fall apart when a group of cowboys force him to take justice into his own hands....