As he branches out away from the world of horror, Mike Flanagan offers a cautiously optimistic update forOculus 2. The 2014 horror movie served asFlanagan’s first wide releaseand an adaptation of his short filmOculus: Chapter 3 – The Man with the Plan, centered on Karen Gillan’s Kaylie and Brenton Thwaites' Tim confronting the literal demons of their past in the form of a haunted mirror that led to the deaths of their parents....

Summary My Lady Janeis officially not returning for season 2, andI can’t believe the Amazon series will never get the chance to adapt the most satisfying part of the book.My Lady Janedebuted on Prime Video on June 27, introducing viewers to a reimagined — and magical — version of Lady Jane Grey’s history. Like the book it’s based on, the Amazon series puts a feminist spin on Jane’s story. It also rewrites the religious tensions of the time period as a conflict between magic and non-magic folk....

The distribution method of Greta Gerwig’sThe Chronicles of Narniaremake movies is currently up in the air, but this could have been avoided if the project had taken an entirely different route. The news that theBarbiedirector would be tackling C.S. Lewis' belovedNarniabooks was certainly exciting, especially since the movie franchise of the 2000s was never completed. The upcoming Netflix movies could be a chance to see the full story finally brought to the screen....

Batman & Robindirector Joel Schumacher’s conception of the fourth entry in theBatmanfranchise looked very different, and it would have reshaped theDC Universe. Instead of Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy andArnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, the filmmaker sought Nicolas Cage to play Dr. Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow. The sequel would have been calledBatman Unchained, and its script was penned by Mark Protosevich, who wroteI Am LegendandThor. In addition to Scarecrow,Batman Unchainedwould have adapted Harley Quinn for the big screen, this time reimagined as the Joker’s daughter who wanted revenge for his death....

Despite occasional complaints about its pacing,One Pieceis often agreed to be one of the most well-written shōnen manga, not only in terms of its storytelling, but also its world-building, well-rounded characters, complex themes, and backstories. That said, one unexpected character best encapsulates thebeauty of Eiichiro Oda’s writing, and it isn’t one fans would expect. Episode #1116 ofOne Piecesheds new light on Buggy, who, despite being a pathetic gag character for a majority of the series, is finally portrayed in an admirable light....

One of the most highly anticipatedPokémon Trading Card Gamesets coming out later this year isJourney Together. This set is so significant as it isbringing back the concept of Owner’s Pokémon, allowing fans of the franchise to get their hands on cards that feature their favorite trainers. While two of the most notable are N and Hop, many other owners' Pokémon cards will be available in the future. Pokébeachjust recently revealed all 100 cards that will feature in the Japanese version of this set, which is calledBattle Partners....

Guides Take on Primal Kyogre in Pokémon GO. Primal Kyogre is back in Pokémon GO raids during the Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global event. This Pokémon will be in Raids across November 23 and 24 from 10 am until 6:15 pm local time. Primal Kyogre, like its counterpart Primal Groudon, is an incredibly powerful Pokémon. In the Water-type category, Primal Kyogre is number one. There is not a better Water-type to have in your collection in the entirety of Pokémon GO....

The Counseloris widely regarded asone of Ridley Scott’s worst-ever movies, yet amid the mediocrity, one scene stands out as perhaps the most shocking of his entire career.Based on a script by acclaimed author Cormac McCarthy and featuring an impressive ensemble of acting talent, the movie’s failure wasn’t immediately obvious. However, while critical responses were generally scathing, no one can deny that one scene in the largely forgotten thriller remains completely bizarre 11 years later....

Summary Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that Tobey Maguire’sSpider-Manplayed a role in his understanding ofIron Man’s potential. Downey has become the biggest actor in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, with the breakout success of 2008’sIron Manhelping establish the franchise that would come to dominate theaters to this day. However, the movie was far from a sure thing at the time, and it turns out that the first ofDowney’s Iron Man appearanceshas a link to Maguire’s popular turn as Spider-Man that helped ease Downey’s mind....

Summary Running on Emptyis a movie that clearly tries to deliver an impactful message about living life to the fullest, but it falters behind bizarre and lackluster comedy and writing. The movie stars Keir Gilchrist (It’s Kind of a Funny Story,It Follows), andLucy Hale(Pretty Little Liars,Scream 4), as young adults searching for meaning in their lives. This is made exponentially more important for Mort (Gilchrist), when he is told he has less than a year left to live....

Game Of Thrones Star Moves To Middle-earth As Dark Wizard In Rings Of Power Season 2 Image Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 will open with a flashback featuring Sauron in a new form. Sauron spent season 1 ofThe Lord of the Ringsprequel series disguised in the human form of Halbrand, which he used to deceive Galadriel, Celebrimbor, and other characters. He is confirmed to be taking on the elven form of Annatar inThe Rings of Powerseason 2’s story, which will be primarily used to manipulate Celebrimbor as new rings are forged....

TheAkiralive-action adaptation may end up as a TV show as opposed to a movie, as previously thought.Hollywood’s live-action anime adaptationsdon’t have the best track record, so all eyes will be on the production of such a massive franchise. Penned by Japanese author Katsuhiro Otomo, theAkiramanga was serialized biweekly inYoung Magazinebetween 1982 and 1990. This incredible manga was hugely influential and resulted in the equally important anime movie released in 1988. A live-action adaptation has been discussed for years, but may yet add a TV show to the mix....

The upcomingHunger Gamesbook,Sunrise on the Reaping, has already found a way to honor the legacy of Katniss Everdeen. Written by Suzanne Collins,the book takes place during the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell, which featured the twist of there being 48 tributes instead of the usual 24. As established in the originalHunger Gamesbook, District 12’s Haymitch Abernathy is the winner of the Second Quarter Quell. Even thoughSunrise on the Reapingtakes place 40 years after the franchise’s first prequel,The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,Katniss will still not have been born yet....