'Stranger Things' Creators in Talks to Leave Netflix for Paramount Following Season 5

Stranger ThingstookNetflixto a new level when its first season debuted on the streamer in 2016. The service was already on the rise from previous original productions likeOrange Is the New Black(2013). Still, something about the science fiction horror series made Netflix the destination for quality, new shows, and movies.The Duffer Brothers, who createdStranger Things,have played a vital role in keeping the streamer neck-to-neck with competitors like Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Karen Morris

10 Christmas Movies That Went to the North Pole

With the holiday season in full swing, people can’t help but want to get cozy and comfy on the couch and be transported to a festive and jolly world. Many enjoy celebrating Christmas with their favorite characters like Rudolph, Frosty, andBuddy the elf, delighting in the exciting adventures these lovable figures embark upon. And, viewers can’t help but experience some serious envy after witnessing the magical and whimsical nature of the North Pole, with beloved flicks likeThe Polar Express, Elf,andandThe Nightmare Before Christmasproviding a fantastical glimpse at Santa’s legendary home....

August 14, 2025 · 10 min · 1965 words · Jimmy Snyder

10 of the Most Meditative Movies of All Time

Audiences throughout the history of film have come to theaters to witness stories that would entertain them. They hope for an experience that will offer some excitement that will spark emotions they rarely feel in their day-to-day lives. This effort to gain excitement has only increased as time has gone on, with people more distracted than ever before, so movies are asked to do more to retain their attention. This has wrongly built up the idea that the primary objective of every movie should be to entertain a viewer, and a failure to do so means the movie is not worth your time....

August 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1916 words · John Carroll

8 Best TV Shows Based on Iconic Horror Movies

Making a goodhorrorTV series is no easy task. It’s already hard enough to keep audiences scared for a timeframe of between 90 and 120 minutes. Think of the monumental task required to do that in over 400 hours. It’s therefore not surprising that there are more iconic horror movies than there are TV shows. Thankfully, a proven formula helps series creators and producers work around this challenge, and it simply involves reworking or continuing the iconic horror movies....

August 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1309 words · Kathryn Gutierrez

Admiral Ackbar's Final Words in The Last Jedi Revealed

We now know the heroic and tragic last words ofAdmiral Ackbar. One of the most difficult things for some hardcoreStar Warsfans to deal with inThe Last Jediwas the death of Admiral Ackbar. Not just because to some he was such a beloved character, despite the fact that he’s had very minimal screen time during the course of the franchise, but because his death was so sudden and abrupt. Not only that, but because of the dire situation that The Resistance finds itself in during the events of the movie, they didn’t have any time to mourn him on screen....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Steve Cook

American Psycho Author Doesn't Think Black Panther Deserves an Oscar

DoesBlack Pantherdeserve the Academy Award for Best Picture? Screenwriter/director andAmerican Psychoauthor Bret Easton Ellis doesn’t believe that it does. The author was recently interviewed and he spoke about the entertainment industry at length. Ellis is often out-spoken, which hasn’t earned him too many friends in the industry, so he isn’t afraid to speak his mind when it comes to just about anything. Though he is not a fan of President Donald Trump, he likes to poke fun of others who speak negatively about the president just to get a rise out of people....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Travis Trujillo

Arrow Season 4 Photos Have Better Look at New Diggle Costume

DuringArrow’sComic-Conpanel back in July, the show teased concept art that gave fans their first look at the new costume worn byDavid Ramsey’s Diggle inSeason 4. Just days after the first official photo of Diggle’s costume debuted,DC Comicshas revealed new photos that show the entire costume. These images featureDavid Ramseywith and without his new mask. Fans will get to see this costumed Diggle in action whenSeason 4debuts next month. It isn’t known ifDigglewill also have a crime-fighting alter-ego, likeOliver Queen’sArrow, but we know thatWilla Holland’s Thea Queen has assumed the superhero identity of Speedy....

August 14, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Robert Gomez

Avengers 4 Star Confirms One Fallen Fan-Favorite Will Return

Warning! A potentially hugeSPOILERawaits you if you tread any further down this road. Hold your breath. Dive forth at your own description. Following the death of her character earlier this year inAvengers: Infinity War, Zoe Saldana has posted a video of herself getting back into her Gamora makeup yet again. It would seem that Saldana is on set for theAvengers 4reshoots, which most Marvel fans interpret as one thing: Gamora is coming back!...

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Lauren Price

Avengers: Endgame Super Bowl Photos Reveal Heroes in Crisis

Marvel Studios dropped the latestAvengers: Endgametrailer right before kickoff at theSuper Bowland we have collected the best images from the new footage. The first trailer dropped back in December and Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have been analyzing every single frame. Thankfully, those fans have a new trailer to pick apart, which begins with some footage from previous MCU movies featuring the Decimated heroes shown in black and white with red highlights and then quickly snaps to the dusted Marvel Studios logo....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Amanda Gould

Best Justin Chatwin Performances, Ranked

Justin Chatwinis a Canadian actor who landed his first role with a bit part in theJosie and the Pussycatsmovie. From there, Chatwin would appear in various shows and TV movies before landing a breakout role in Steven Spielberg’sThe War of the Worlds. Chatwin would become known for his versatility and talent, leading to a diverse career in TV and film with many memorable performances across various genres. To highlight the skilled Canadian actor’s accomplishments in film and TV, we look at the best Justin Chatwin Performances, ranked up to our pick for number one....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · April Grimes

Black Mirror Episodes That Should Get a Spin-Off Series

Since its release,Black Mirrorhas proved itself to be one of the best television shows ever made, exploring the darkest corners of our tech-centric future. While each of the episodes stands on its own, it can be hard not to get engrossed in each of their worlds, wanting more.With “USS Callister” already set to get its own spin-off, there are plenty of other stories within the show’s vast catalog that could be explored even further....

August 14, 2025 · 11 min · 2265 words · Christina Baldwin

Blue Beetle Targets 2023 Release Despite Warner Bros. Discovery's Mass Cancelations

DC Extended Universe has never been able to keep a solid, unanimous track. The franchise’s plans have undergone numerous changes, firstly due to poor creative decisions afterBatman v. Supermanand then twice due to management shifts. Most recently, the Warner Bros.-Discovery merger resulted in the new executives canceling a major DCEU project and changing strategies for HBO Max. WhileBatgirl’s cancelation adds to severe confusion about the franchise’s future,The Hollywood Reporter, in an insider piece, suggests thatBlue Beetleis still moving forward....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Joseph Butler

Blue's Clues & You First Look Music Video Introduces New Host Josh

Nickelodeon has released the first teaser trailer for the upcomingBlue’s Clues & Youreboot series, introducing new host “Josh” and the show’s visual upgrade. DubbedBlue’s Clues & You, the show will feature an artistic design very reminiscent of the original series, with a modern mix of CGI and stop-motion animation. The basic format also seems to be largely unchanged, blending singing with clue-finding in a manner which seems to pick up right whereBlue’s Cluesleft off....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Benjamin Lee