James Cameron’sAvatarseries could continue its trend for exceptional visuals with the newAvatar: Fire and Ash. The originalAvatarmovie might not have been praised for its story, but it had some of thebest special effects in a James Cameron movie.Avatar’s worldbuilding was so well realized that I wasn’t surprised when out of the nine Academy Awards it won, two were for Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography.Avatar’s special effects were groundbreakingas they used facial mapping technology and motion capture in new ways, even inventing new technology for the movie....

There was a reason that Amy Carlson, known on-screen as Linda Reagan, leftBlue Bloodsahead of season 8. During the first seven seasons of the popular cop and family drama, Linda was a big part of the show. She was often the only one Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) would listen to when he wanted to do something that would make everything worse. She was also a constant presence at theReagan family dinner table inBlue Bloods, in addition to being a mother to the two boys she and Danny were raising....

Targaryens have several signature traits in theSong of Ice and Fireuniverse, butGame of ThronesandHouse of the Dragonoverlook one of them: their purple eyes. While not every member of House Targaryen has the platinum hair and violet eyes so often associated with thisGreat House of Westeros, many of the prominent ones inGeorge R.R. Martin’s booksdo. This includes Daenerys Targaryen, but you wouldn’t know it fromGame of Thrones. Emilia Clarke’s version of the character has the platinum blonde hair, but she keeps the actor’s natural green eyes....

The Rings of Power do not turn the Elves into Ringwraiths inThe Lord of the Rings, and J.R.R. Tolkien offers a thorough explanation for that.The Rings of Power are crafted duringMiddle-earth’s Second Age, and 19 of them are distributed in total: three to the Elves, seven to the Dwarves, and nine to mortal Men. But while the Dwarves and Men of Middle-earth are negatively impacted by these objects, the Elves aren’t as affected by the Three....

AsScarlet Witchreunites with her superhero children in her solo series, the mysterious new hero she’s mentoring will clash with theYoung Avengersalums. Before she joins Marvel’s officialNew Championsteam, the young sorceress is taken under Wanda’s wing to hone her still unknown power. Though Wanda’s sons are some of the mightiest heroes of the younger generation, her student Amaranth may be able to challenge their super-abilities. Russell Dauterman’s gorgeous cover for the upcomingScarlet Witch #7- written by Steve Orlando with art by Lorenzo Tammetta - seesWanda standing strong in front of her sons Wiccan and Speed, with Amaranth levitating overhead....

Summary Die Another Daystar Halle Berry reflects on her experiencing being a part of the Pierce BrosnanJames Bondmovie. Released in 2002,Die Another Daywas directed by Lee Tamahori and represented Brosnan’s swan song as 007. The movie, which wasn’t particularly well-received, follows Bond as he investigates the connections between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, and the satellite weapon the pair are building. Berry stars inDie Another Dayas Jinx, one of Bond’s key allies throughout the film....

Steven Knight, writer ofRey’s New Jedi Order movieuntil last October, has spoken out describing what it’s been like to writeStar Wars- and offering reassuring comments after his departure. Rey’s New Jedi Order movie was announced back at Star Wars Celebration 2023, andPeaky Blinderswriter Steven Knight was originally commissioned to work on the script. He left last October, recently replaced by George Nolfi (ofThe Bourne Ultimatumfame), and the fandom has been unsure what to make of these changes....

Darth Vader famously toldBoba Fett"no disintegrations" inThe Empire Strikes Back, butStar Warsonly revealed years later just how terrifying his signature attack really was. Boba Fett is a legend in many ways: he’s one of thebest bounty hunters inStar Wars, he introduced the world to Mandalorian armor, and he was one of the most intriguing and mysterious figures in the entire original trilogy ofStar Warsmovies. One of the most legendary things about Fett, however, didn’t come from him: it was Darth Vader’s insistence that he not disintegrate Han Solo or the crew of theMillennium Falcon....

Appearances in 1989’sNew York Storieshave been discounted due to the film’s use of multiple directors. Revered as one ofthe greatest directors of all time, popular culture iconMartin Scorseseis the creative force behind some of the finest movies ever made. Boasting a long and storied career that began with 1967’sWho’s That Knocking At My Doorand most recently witnessed the debut of 2023’sKillers of the Flower Moon, the cinematic virtuoso is still going strong, with 26 full-length feature films to his name to complement his array of 16 documentaries as of 2025....

Now thatLandmanseason 1 has finished, fans of Taylor Sheridan’s dramatic look into the oil industry may be looking for similar shows or movies to replace it. After theending ofLandmanseason 1, it’ll be a long time until viewers can see more of Tommy Norris' (Billy Bob Thornton) struggles with the oil industry. WhileLandmanseason 2is unconfirmed but likely, it’s still at least several months away. Fans of the comedy-drama may be looking for something new to fill in the holeLandmanhas left, and there are luckily quite a few options to choose from....

Thorfinn is a rare character that puts his weapons down inVinland Saga.In season one, he’s a vicious, brutal teen with nothing more than revenge on his mind.As the series progresses, so does Thorfinn’s character, and he becomes a wise, patient young man who decides that his days of violence are behind him. He’s a soft-spoken character who doesn’t talk too often, making every quote memorable. His quotes are a great way to see his character change....

Few anime series have had as much of a cultural impact asSailor Moon. Originally serialized as a manga by Naoko Takeuchi, the magical girl saga became an anime phenomenon that captivated audiences around the world. However, as with many adaptations, the anime made significant changes to the source material, some of which altered characters, themes, and even entire story arcs. While both the manga and anime have their strengths, fans who have only watched the anime may be surprised at just how different the original story is....

Summary While some children’s movies are even more popular because they adapt beloved books, other movies aren’t so clear about their source material. The 1990s produced plenty of beloved children’s movies, both live-action and animated, many of which are surprisingly based on novels. Whether the novels were published in the 1990s or decades earlier, adaptations aren’t always easy to spot. Since kids are less swayed by the names of authors, many children’s movies don’t bother to include the name of the author or any mention of the books they are based on....