Why Elden Ring's Base Game May Be The End Of Its Story For Good

AlthoughElden Ringwas 2022’s GOTY and one of the biggest releases of the 2020s, FromSoftware has confirmed that there are currently no plans to make a direct sequel, despite many other projects currently being worked on. This is after a lengthy battle to secure the sole rights to the IP from their publisher, Bandai Namco, who previously co-owned the rights, which concluded shortly before the release ofShadow of the Erdtree. That doesn’t mean that FromSoftware isn’t doing anything with the IP; however, announcing the spin-offElden Ring Nightreignat the 2024 Game Awards....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1166 words · David Brooks

Why The BBC Feared A Female Doctor Before Whittaker (Did It Almost Happen?)

Despite rumors swirling for decades about a female Doctor happening inDoctor Who, the BBC avoided it until Jodie Whittaker’s run as the Thirteenth Doctor. As thefirst female Doctor, Whittaker was failed by showrunner Chris Chibnall, whose controversial “Timeless Child” storyline drastically changedDoctor Whocanon. Still, as the first woman to play the Doctor, Whittaker herself was praised for her fun, fresh take on the Doctor, her warm, lively personality bubbling through as one of themost empowering female TV characters of the decade....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 831 words · Michael Harris

Why Young Kraven Doesn't Kill The Lion In Kraven The Hunter

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Kraven the Hunter. Kraven the Hunterreveals the animalistic nature and intensity of Kraven, but there is a scene early on that establishes a lot about the character of the Hunter.Kraven the Hunterstands out as the first entry to feature Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular villain from the Sony Spider-Man universe. However, it also marksthe end of the Sony Spider-Man franchiseas Sony is reportedly stepping back from releasing solo villain films....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Robert Bell

Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Suggested 1 Change To Elphaba's Iconic Look In The Movie

Wickedstar Cynthia Erivo revealed the one change she requested for Elphaba’s look to set her apart from other actors who have played the iconic character. Erivo leads thecast ofWicked, which also includes Ariana Grande-Butera, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum. The storyfollows Elphaba and Glinda years before they become known as the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch of the North when they are both students at Shiz University in the world of Oz....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 512 words · Shelly Wood

“There’s No Harm In Changing Things Up:” Wednesday Season 2’s Enid Tease Is A Good Sign For The Show’s Best Relationship

AsWednesdayseason 2 inches closer and closer, more information has come out about what to expect from the new installment, including a transformation for one of the show’s best characters, Enid. Three years ago,Wednesdaypremiered on Netflix to almost immediate acclaim. The show, which is based on the iconicAddams Familyfranchise, combines mystery, horror, and young adult drama to createa compelling story about Wednesday Addams, a teenager solving mysteries at her boarding school for outcasts....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Ernest Barnes

"Call Me": Jenna Ortega Is Interested In Joining Iconic '80s Horror Franchise

Beetlejuice BeetlejuicestarJenna Ortegaexpresses interest in joining another iconic ‘80s horror franchise. The young star of Tim Burton’s recentBeetlejuicesequel has only been acting in films since 2013,but she’s well on her way to becoming a horror icon, boasting a filmography loaded with terrifying titles. Ortega started her horror journey very early on, appearing in 2013’sInsidious: Chapter 2, but then stayed away from the genre until 2020’s satirical slasherThe Babysitter: Killer Queen. She began truly establishing herself as a scream queen in 2022, starring in theScreamreboot,Studio 666,XandAmerican Carnage....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Catherine Hale

"I Don't Do PG Action!": Daredevil Stunt Coordinator Was Relieved Born Again Could Get As Violent As He Wanted

Quick Links Warning: MAJOR SPOILERS from Daredevil: Born Again, season 1, episode 7.With only a few episodes left ofDaredevil: Born Againseason 1, the stakes are only getting higher in theMarvel Cinematic Universedrama. Matt Murdock’s return has allowed Marvel Studios to cast a new spotlight on the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen after his Netflix series, which was already a standout due to its massive stunts and impressive battle sequences. DuringDaredevil: Born Again’screative overhaul, Marvel Studios looked to bring back that impressive level of action found in Netflix’s version....

August 13, 2025 · 11 min · 2195 words · Gregory Nguyen

"Next 50 Chapters": Hunter x Hunter Creator Shares Encouraging Update on the Manga's Future

Hunter X Hunterhas been on a roll recently with a lot of exciting events, such as the return of the series, a new game, and more, but the creator just dropped a bombshell piece of news regarding the future of the series. It is safe to say the series is truly back in full swing as the chances of a proper ending have never looked brighter than now. In a tweet posted by series creatorYoshihiro Togashi to his personal X account, it was confirmed thathe is working on the plot and details of the next 50 chapters and that they will be published in the future....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Donna Nelson

10 Forgotten 1980s Action Movies That Deserve Another Look

With some of the mega-blockbuster hits coming out in recent years, it’s easy to overlook some of the classicaction moviesfrom decades past.The 1980s were a golden age for the action genre, focusing onunstoppable action stars, witty dialogue, and fast-paced actionthat left no time for reflection. Withiconic franchises starting likeRambowithFirst Bloodin 1982, some films got lost in the shuffle and, while maybe not impressing or gaining widespread acclaim at the time, more than deserve another watch to appreciate their true brilliance....

August 13, 2025 · 13 min · 2736 words · Daniel Johnson

10 Henchmen In Martial Arts Movies Who Put Up A Better Fight Than The Villain

It’s easy to assume that the best fight in mostmartial arts moviesis the climactic final battle, but henchman characters can sometimes put up better fights than the lead villains they serve. In many cases,martial arts villains are better than the hero, adding a layer of underdog excitement to the narrative. However, in a few notable instances, the minion or henchman character that serves as a buffer between the protagonist and the final fight can be more memorable and even straight-up cooler than the central antagonist....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Amy Neal

10 Most Powerful Attacks in My Hero Academia

Summary Kōhei Horikoshi’sMy Hero Academiais loaded with Heroes and Villains who possess immense power, whether due to their innate superpower or how they wield that ability. Horikoshi’s inventive depiction of superpowers covers everything, from standard powers like super strength and flight, to outlandish abilities like someone’s body producing sticky purple balls, or a beam of brilliant light from their navel. No matter what the superpower is, those who master their ability and hone their fighting skills rise to the top of either the Pro Hero or Villain communities....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1791 words · Katherine Reed

10 Movies That Have Been Remade More Than Once

Movie remakesare relatively common, but only a few titles have been remade more than once.Movie adaptations of booksare released frequently, but these aren’t technically remakes. Adaptations follow a novel as source material but aren’t necessarily a recreation of an existing movie.Theseexciting movie remakes, even with some alterations to the characters and settings, are inspired by the one that came before them. 10A Star Is Born Released In: 1937, 1954, 1976, & 2018 A Star is Born’s classic tale about falling in love under the pressure of the spotlight has been remade four times over the years....

August 13, 2025 · 11 min · 2304 words · Bianca Moon

10 Zelda Locations That Need To Be Tracks In Mario Kart 9

Alongside the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, it appears thatMario Kart 9will be an early release for the console, which is a long time coming, since the original Switch didn’t receive its ownMario Kartgame. Instead,Mario Kart 8was first released for the Wii U, then brought to the Switch asMario Kart 8 Deluxe, featuring new characters and laterDLC that added a staggering number of new racetracks. A newMario Kartmeans new racetracks, andThe Legend of Zeldaas a franchise has enough amazing locations to choose from to make tracks....

August 13, 2025 · 10 min · 1958 words · Dana Grimes