One of 2024’s most fascinating film releases was Gia Coppola-directedThe Last Showgirl, but Pamela Anderson’s first Oscar nomination miss exposes the reality of a well-known tragedy for the awards season. The film details the story of a middle-aged woman as the revue she dances in is abruptly canceled, and she must deal with the fallout that comes with not having anything to fall back on after 30 years. Anderson’s performance, especially duringThe Last Showgirl’s ending, was excellent, but ultimately, it did not end up earning the actress her first Oscar nomination....

ThePokémonanime of today is a very clearly defined thing, such that fans know exactly what to expect when watching the series. While it can, of course, still surprise on plot points from time to time, the anime as it stands today is a lot less wild and free than the original series was, and that may be part of the problem. That’s not to sayPokémon Horizonsis bad or anything; quite the opposite, the series' focus is tighter than its ever been, ensuring a clean and easy to follow narrative....

My little cousin is going to be so stoked for this newScribblesnotgame. Not only is it confirmed as a November 18th launch title, but it also utilizes the GamePad as an essentially super-charged DS screen to tailor the game to your liking. It’ll also use the upgraded Objectnaut engine, and utilize the Object Editor. With said Object Editor, you’re able to create items yourself, and customize already existing objects to make your own tools....

Summary The omnipotent being known asGalactushas recruited multiple heralds in his never-ending quest to satisfy his insatiable hunger, withSilver Surferbeing one of the most powerful harbingers to have ever served this almighty galactic god. But in a comic issue from over a decade ago,Deadpool,Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth, gets the chance to become Silver Surfer’s equal, showing what happens when Wade Wilson is given a proper power boost. An incredibly versatile mutant whose mercenary skills allow him to expertly wield katanas just as effectively as firearms, Deadpool, on a good day, wouldn’t be able totouchthe fabled Silver Surfer until, in 2011’sDeadpool Team-Up #883, Wade receives a major power upgrade courtesy ofthe Devourer of Worlds himself, Galactus....

Summary As development on the next two seasons of the show gets underway,Shogunis celebrating a new milestone of success with 25 Emmy nominations. Serving as the second adaptation of James Clavell’s novel of the same name, the show is set in 1600s Japan and exploresthe life of John Blackthorne, a Protestant English pilot who is marooned in the country during a turbulent era of multiple lords vying for ultimate power. One such figure is Yoshii Toranaga, the lord of Kantō who has been condemned to death by the other regents of the country, but has his own mysterious plans....

Star Wars: Skeleton Crewshowrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford explain the fate of Jod Na Nawood, and why there was no redemption arc forStar Wars' latest villain. Played by Jude Law, Jod Na Nawood was clearly a failed Darth Vader-type foe right from the start; he made his debut inSkeleton Crew’s premiere in a scene deliberately patterned after Vader’s own introduction inA New Hope. But there was no redemption arc for Jod, withSkeleton Crew’s endingseeing him watch his dreams burn....

Since the release ofSpider-Manin 2002, Sony has consistently put outSpider-Manfilms over the course of two-plus decades, cashing in their rights toMarvel’s most iconic hero. The character has certainly seen its up and downs over those projects, withsomeSpider-Manfilms being better than others, but the character of Peter Parker has endured as a popular hero for a long time, even before he was ever brought into live-action. With theSpider-Man movie box officebeing one of the most considerable in the superhero genre, the character is set to remain a film fixture for some time to come....

Star Trek: Discovery’s Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) was born from Section 31. Burnham became the legendary Captain of the USS Discovery in the 32nd century, where Michael and her crew saved the United Federation of Planets multiple times. Burnham’s 930-year one-way jump to the future distanced her from the dark elements of her past, and Michael’s infamy as Starfleet’s first mutineer. Meanwhile,Section 31 is inextricably linked to Michael’s history through her parents, Dr....

A new look at the upcomingSupermanmovie has showcased lore that needs to be made DC Universe canon as soon as possible. The CinemaCon sneak peek atJames Gunn’s upcoming rebootis generating hype for the film by teasing new pieces of his Man of Steel’s lore. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a new look at Superman, and they got their wish this past week thanks to an extended sneak peek released by DC Studios (available onYouTube)....

Warning: SPOILERS forSuits LAseason 1, episode 1, “Seven Days a Week and Twice on Sunday.“Stephen Amell’s Ted Black spends theSuits LApremiere trying to keep a number of plates spinning at once, but the one he might have dropped is his decision whether to promote Erica or Rick to head the firm’s entertainment department. AlthoughSuits LA’s storyestablishes that the firm focuses on both entertainment law and criminal defense, relatively fewSuits LAcharactersfocus on the latter....

Summary For as long as science fiction has existed, there have been stories about the red planet known asMars, and the film landscape has been no different. From movie serials of the 1930s right up until modern times, sci-fi lovers have been fascinated by the narrative potential of Mars as filmmakers have depicted alien stories of exploration and discovery. While there have been many films about Martians invading Earth, there have also been just as many movies that explored the planet of Mars itself....

Although he didn’t find love with Joan Vassos onThe Golden Bachelorette, Mark Anderson’s shocking elimination led him to something even better. Mark, the father ofThe Bachelor’sKelsey Anderson, won fans over with his kind, genuine nature. Six years after the death of his wife, he was finally ready to pursue love again. His story struck a chord with Joan, who was also re-entering the dating scene after the loss of her husband to cancer....

Dudley Dursley never got much attention in theHarry Pottermovies, which meant the most intriguing mystery regarding his character was completely ignored. Though never a main character, Dudley did have something of an individual arc in theHarry Potterbooks. In the end, Harry’s cousin even made clumsy amends for his bullying over the years. Dudley realized that Harry had saved his life during the dementor attack inHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenixand, therefore, gained a renewed appreciation for him....