LEGO Partners With X-Men on Marvel's Best Set Yet: The X-Mansion

Fans of theX-Menwho have dreamed of bringing their own adventures to life in the franchise’s famous Xavier mansion now have a chance to do it in real life. Thanks to Marvel and LEGO, the pair’s biggest collaboration comes to life in the new X-Men: The Mansion. Though the building’s appearance is based onthe iconicX-Men ‘97show, the set is a tribute to Marvel’sX-Menuniverse as a whole. Beginning with the structure of the mansion itself, the set comes with a buildable sentinel that works as an adversary for the X-Men to fight....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Manuel Owens

Longlegs Director Says His New Stephen King Movie Is A "Soulful Comedy" With Itchy & Scratchy-Level Violence

Longlegsdirector Osgood Perkins says his newStephen Kingmovie is a “soulful comedy” with “Itchy & Scratchy” level violence.Stephen King adaptationshave been a mainstay in cinema since 1976 when Brian De Palma’sCarrie, based on King’s first published novel, set a high standard for adaptations of his work. King adaptations continued to flourish during the 1980s with Stanley Kubrick’sThe Shining,Cujo,Christine,Pet Sematary, and more. They extended beyond horror, too, with King’s shorter stories,Stand By MeandThe Shawshank Redemption, serving as the basis for acclaimed adaptations....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Catherine Herring

Mortal Kombat’s Perfect Johnny Cage Casting Thankfully Didn’t Happen But Would Have Been Amazing To See

Perfect as it sounds on paper, it’s good that Jean-Claude Van Damme didn’t end up playingMortal Kombat’sJohnny Cage. After working his way up from low-budget (but highly entertaining) martial arts B-movies, Van Damme became a fully minted A-lister during the 1990s. Some popularJean-Claude Van Damme action moviesincludeUniversal Soldier,Hard Target,and the timelessTimecop. During his heyday,Van Damme was offered the role of Johnny Cage in the firstMortal Kombatmovie, but he passed on itbecause he was busy with other productions....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1313 words · James Cooper

Naruto Uzumaki's Strongest Form Proves the Ninja Is the Most Powerful Hokage in History: Here's Why

The protagonist of theNarutoseries, the titular Uzumaki heir, is among the greatest ninjas the Shinobi World has ever seen. Since he was young, the main character has proven himself to be a force of change, creating a better tomorrow for his village and the world. He is an incredibly powerful warrior, always ready to lay down his life for what is right. Naruto is without a doubtone of the best Hokage in the history of the Hidden Leaf, and most people respect his authority without question....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 971 words · Nicholas Sims

NCIS: Origins Can Finally Bring This Character Back 16 Years After Their Devastating Death

Summary NCIS: Originsis poised to bring back a character from the flagship series 16 years after their devastating death. The latestNCISspinoff will premiere in October, and when it does,NCIS: Origins’storywill break ground in more ways than one. For starters,NCIS: Originsis the franchise’s first prequel series. While there were many flashbacks in the original series, they were typically brief.Originsis the first series to position its narrative in the past, and this unique quality lends itself to more exciting opportunities for the prequel series to makeNCIShistory....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Nancy Gutierrez

Netflix's Trending Movie That Christmas Is A Reminder To Rewatch One Of The Most Beautiful Christmas Movies Ever With 95% On RT

That Christmasis a new animated film that’s released on Netflix just in time for the holiday season, centering around a small town during the festive period whose lives are all interconnected by the unexpected arrival of Santa Claus. The film features a brilliant voice performance from the ever-reliable Brian Cox as the iconic figure, alongside many other recognizable actors who bring this charming and sentimental story to life.That Christmasis a great movie for childrento enjoy over the Christmas vacation, and it’s reminiscent of many others that preceded it....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Lorraine Richards

Ralph Fiennes Thought His "Career Was Over" Due To 1998 Action Movie With 5% RT Score

Ralph Fienneshas long been celebrated as one of the most popular and acclaimed actors to hail from Britain, but even he has his misfires. Known for his commanding presence and intense performances, Fiennes first gained international recognition in the 1990s with his chilling portrayal of the Nazi war criminalAmon Göth in Steven Spielberg’sSchindler’s List, a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination and BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actor. He followed this success with another Oscar-nominated performance inThe English Patient, solidifying his reputation for taking on complex, dramatic characters....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Robert Evans

Rick from Rick & Morty Crashes the Party in New MultiVersus Trailer; He’s the Next Upcoming Character

Rick from Rick & Morty Crashes the Party in New MultiVersus Trailer; He’s the Next Upcoming Character Today Warner Bros. Games released a new trailer of its popular platform fighting game MultiVersus. The video starts with combat between Wonder Woman and Reindog, but soon we get to see a glimpse of Rick Sanchez from Rick & Morty as he basically crashes the party, Rick is indicated as the next character to join the roster, but we don’t yet know when it’ll happen....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Harry Romero

Running Point Season 2: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know

Running Pointseason 1 was a nothing-but-net shot for Netflix in the early weeks of 2025, and now the uproarious basketball sitcom has been renewed for season 2. Partially developed for the small screen by comedy powerhouse Mindy Kaling, the series concerns former party animal Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson) who wants to prove she’s turned her life around by taking charge of her family’s professional basketball franchise. Unfortunately for the headstrong Isla, running a pro sports team comes with a myriad of challenges she isn’t always prepared to face....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Mrs. Kimberly Smith

Scream Proves Jack Quaid Should Play A Star Trek Villain

Jack Quaid’s malevolent performance inScream(2022) proves he has the chops to play a greatStar Trekvillain. Quaid winds down his fan-favorite five-season run as Lieutenant Bradward Boimler onStar Trek: Lower Decks.Similarly, Jack will also soon wrap his tenure as Hughie Campbell onThe Boys,which enters its fifth and final season on Prime Video. With two of his most popular heroic characters in his rearview mirror,Jack Quaid should stay inStar Trek, but this time, as a dastardly villain....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 817 words · Joshua Barnes

Shōgun's Anna Sawai Comments On Potential Season 2 Return After Mariko's Dramatic End

After winning big at the 2025Golden Globes, Anna Sawai gives a thoughtful response to reprising the role of Mariko inShōgunseason 2. Sawai came away with a victory in the TV Drama category for her leading performance in FX’s historical epic, having also won an Emmy for her portrayal of Toranaga’s loyal translator. “Crimson Sky”, the penultimate episode of season 1, is a showcase for Sawai that puts the focus squarely on Mariko....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Derrick Bryant

Stafire's Sister Debuts Her Greatest Costume to Date, Setting Up a Titans Comeback

WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers forTitans#17! It’s been quite some time since fans have seenStarfire’svillainous sister, Blackfire, in comics. That’s why her blink-and-you-miss-it return in the ongoingTitansseries is more than welcome—especially since she’s sporting one of her best costumes to date. If this cameo proves anything, it’s that Blackfire is long overdue for a proper Titans comeback. Reintroducing Blackfire would also shift the spotlight to Starfire, which feels overdue… Titans#17 marks the second chapterof John Layman and Pete Woods’ run, and the creative duo wastes no time shaking up team dynamics and diving straight into the action....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Jonathan Holder

Superman Is Taking Romance to New Heights With Lois Lane All Thanks to Superwoman's Incredible Powers

Warning: Spoilers for Superman #21 Supermanand Lois Lane’s romance has always been swoon-worthy, but now that Lois has developed her own powers asSuperwoman, they’ve unlocked a new level of romance. Lois' Kryptonian upgrade rewrites her dynamic with Superman and allows their date nights to deviate from the norms they’ve grown used to, thus making them one of DC’s strongest relationships - in more ways than one. In a preview forSuperman#21 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sánchez, and Ariana Maher,Superman invites Superwomanon what she assumes is a secret mission of some kind....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 716 words · Jessica Williams