Sauron crying inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas been the topic of heavy debate, but this isn’t a problem with Tolkien canon unless it continues to happen much later in the story. The Prime Video series has shown the Dark Lord of Middle-earth in a different light than screen audiences are used to, and Sauron seems to have rather human qualities throughout the series' first two seasons. This is a significant difference from his purely evil presence in Peter Jackson’sThe Lord of the Rings, but there seems to be disagreement regarding whether this does or does not fit with Tolkien’s version of the character....

This article contains spoilers for Sonic the Hedgehog 3!Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s franchise writers address the future of Dr. Robotnik in a sequel.Sonic the Hedgehog 3was released on December 20, and featured Jim Carrey returning to his role as Ivo Robotnik, as well as playing Ivo’s grandfather, Gerald. In addition to Carrey,Sonic the Hedgehog 3features a leading castincluding Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elda, Tika Sumpter, and James Marsden. In an exclusive interview withScreenRant, franchise writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller speak on Dr....

The long-awaitedMetroid Prime 4: Beyondfinally received anothertrailer at the March 27 Nintendo Direct, and even though a release date remains elusive, we’ve been given a glimpse of Samus Aran’s new suit and a fresh suite of special abilities.Metroid Prime 4was announced all the way back in 2017, but remained dormant until its first trailer in June 2024. This new trailer is the first batch of information on the game since....

Warning: Spoilers for One World Under Doom #1 For decades, theFantastic Four’s iconic car - known as the Fantasticar - has been their default vehicle of choice. It’s even been adapted into live action, as seen in the MCU’s teaser forFantastic Four: First Steps. However,Invisible Womanjust unveiled an awesome new ride that puts the Fantasticar to shame. The Fantastic Four’s jet is bigger, better, and more innovative, with a unique quality that gives it an advantage over its predecessor....

2025 is ushering in a new era forSpider-Manas everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood hero embarks on a fresh ongoing series, promising thrilling changes to his story. Most exciting of all isthe teased romance for Peter Parker, leaving fans with one burning question: which lucky lady will capture Spider-Man’s heart this time? This April,The Amazing Spider-Manis getting a fresh start as Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita Jr. kick off a brand-new run for the iconic web-slinger....

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versehas received some intriguing release date updates that could bode well for Miles Morales' chances of making a live-action debut sooner rather than later.The animated Spider-Verse movies have led to Miles' version of Spider-Man becoming well-knownto non-comic bookMarvelfans. After the success of the franchise, many want to see the lead of some of thebest Spider-Man moviesever make the jump from animation to live-action, which could happen in a few different ways....

Jean-Claude Van Dammeis one of the most iconic martial arts and action movie stars in the world, thanks in large part to his incredible footwork throughout his many fight scenes. The Belgian martial artist and actor has become synonymous with bombastic hand-to-hand combat over the course ofVan Damme’s impressive filmography, with each new credit to his name showing off some new fighting form or technique that nearly revolutionized the industry. For the most part, his most memorable moves have all been kicks....

The Bachelorseason 29 contestant Carolina Sofia gave her honest opinion about her exit from the show after receiving a villain edit from the producers.TheBachelorseason 29leading man Grant Ellis and Carolina had a connection, but drama always seemed to surround her.Several of the women accused her of monopolizing Grant’s time to deal with conflicts, leading her fellow contestant Zoe McGrady to declare behind her back that it was"The Carolina Show.“Grant ended up saying goodbye to Carolina right before his hometown dates, and now she gives her honest opinion about the backlash against her....

Summary The Boysseason 3’s most disappointing arc significantly weighed it down, but the show’s 1950s prequel has the perfect opportunity to rectify its biggest mistake. Loosely based on Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic book series of the same name, Amazon’sThe Boysonly borrows some foundational ideas from the original comic books but drifts far away from many of its story elements. Given how the show has consistently landed in critics' good books and is also among Amazon’s most profitable IPs, drifting away from comic books has clearly benefited it in several ways....

When it comes to evil ‘Superman’ characters, there’s no denying that Homelander is the most famous example floating around. Thanks to the massive success ofThe Boys, just about everyone knows that Homelander is one of the most evil characters under the Superman archetype. He wasn’t a saint in the comics either, but surprisingly, there aretonsof Supes in the comic book that are even more evil than Homelander. InThe Boys. Homelander is the primary antagonist facing our heroes, and the comic takes time to explore more characters who threaten the villain....

The Clone Wars-era Separatist Droid Army almost looked completely different inStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. The Confederacy of Independent Systems, also known as the CIS or Separatists, opposed theGalactic Republicin the Separatist Crisis and the Clone Wars. Though like the Republic, it was under Palpatine’s control all along, with the secret Sith Lord using the CIS to tear the Republic apart and convince its citizenry to accept the Republic’s transition into the totalitarianGalactic Empire....

Summary WhileThe Connersseason 7 will seeRoseanne’s spinoff finally come to an end, the sitcom is following a divisive genre trend when it comes to its conclusion. It is tough to accuseThe Connersof borrowing from its network sitcom competitors when the show’s predecessor,Roseanne, shaped the modern sitcom landscape.The Connersfocuses on a working-class family who own a struggling restaurant, much likeBob’s Burgers, butRoseannetook on this theme long before that hit animated comedy. Similarly,The Connerscenters on a multi-generational dysfunctional family likeModern Family, butRoseanneintroduced them years beforeModern Familybegan....

The Golden BachelorettecontestantMark Anderson is finally speaking out about his unexpected elimination by Joan Vassos, after he was considered a frontrunner to win her heart.BachelorNation first met and fell in love with Mark during Joey Graziadei’sBachelorseason. Joey got engaged to Mark’s daughter, Kelsey, and she’d shared the story of her mother, Denise, who’d passed away from breast cancer six years ago. As a widower, Mark had a lot in common with Joan, who lost her husband, John, to pancreatic cancer in 2021....