When it comes to some of the most unsettling supes introduced in Gen V Season 1, Rufus is one of the names that comes to mind, especially with how he abuses his abilities. But what exactly are his powers, what is their extent, and what exactly stops him?
Unlike flashy abilities such as super strength or laser vision, his gift lies in psychic control. He can manipulate the thoughts and actions of others with a simple command. Similar to Cate Dunlap, he can also wipe people’s memories. However, his psychic abilities are not limited to mind control only.
Rufus can also do astral projection, clairvoyance, and appears to have healing abilities.
Unlike flashy abilities such as super strength or laser vision, his gift lies in psychic control. He can manipulate the thoughts and actions of others with a simple command. Similar to Cate Dunlap, he can also wipe people’s memories. However, his psychic abilities are not limited to mind control only.
Rufus can also do astral projection, clairvoyance, and appears to have healing abilities.
- 8/26/2025
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
An official trailer for the upcoming third season of The Diplomat has been released, revealing the release date for the new batch of episodes along with a tense look at the series. The footage showcases Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) confronting Grace Penn (Allison Janney) about the troubles that lie in wait for her now that she is in the Oval Office as the President of the United States.
The high-stakes drama is only going to get more intense as Penn finds herself in the ultimate position of power, and fans will be able to watch the new episodes when they drop on Netflix on October 16. The official synopsis for The Diplomat...
The high-stakes drama is only going to get more intense as Penn finds herself in the ultimate position of power, and fans will be able to watch the new episodes when they drop on Netflix on October 16. The official synopsis for The Diplomat...
- 8/20/2025
- by Ernesto Valenzuela
- MovieWeb
Diplomacy ranks high among Emmy voters, even if not so much in the current realm of American politics. The Diplomat has two Emmy nominations for 2025, and they’re big ones: best drama series and best lead actress in a drama for Keri Russell, who plays Kate Wyler, the U.S. ambassador to the U.K. Rufus Sewell plays her husband, Hal, a former ambassador now without a foreign service post. Debora Cahn, creator and showrunner of the Netflix series, discusses season two’s cliff-hanger ending and the importance of highlighting the work of civil servants.
The end of season two left a lot up in the air with the revelation that Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) was behind the naval attack at the start of the series and the relationship she and Kate Wyler have now that Grace is president. Where will things pick up in season three?
It’s right after.
The end of season two left a lot up in the air with the revelation that Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) was behind the naval attack at the start of the series and the relationship she and Kate Wyler have now that Grace is president. Where will things pick up in season three?
It’s right after.
- 8/19/2025
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The teaser for season 3 of Netflix’s hit political thriller, The Diplomat, has just dropped. The tension has seemingly ramped up since the explosive finale of season 2. The aftermath is affecting everyone both within the White House and across the pond, plus Keri Russell’s character now has a new person to contend with — the First Gentlemen of the United States. That’s right, West Wing fans. Cj Cregg and Josh Lymon reunite as Bradley Whitford joins the cast to play the husband of Allison Janney.
The synopsis for season 3 reads,
“In Season Three of The Diplomat, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him,...
The synopsis for season 3 reads,
“In Season Three of The Diplomat, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him,...
- 8/18/2025
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Kate Wyler’s (Keri Russell) work overseas isn’t letting up. The Diplomatis coming back for a third season in fall 2025, and, by the looks of it, things are about to get a lot more complicated as Bradley Whitford joins the cast. Check him out in the teaser above.
“I was thrilled when I heard that Debora [Cahn, creator, showrunner, and executive producer] was interested in me doing something,” Whitford tells Tudum. “I had no idea what it was, but I love the show. I was jealous of the writing on this show. I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too. It’s an amazing cast.”
As for what to expect from the upcoming episodes, “Season 3 flips the chessboard,” Cahn tells Tudum. “In Season 3, Kate lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want.”
Production...
“I was thrilled when I heard that Debora [Cahn, creator, showrunner, and executive producer] was interested in me doing something,” Whitford tells Tudum. “I had no idea what it was, but I love the show. I was jealous of the writing on this show. I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too. It’s an amazing cast.”
As for what to expect from the upcoming episodes, “Season 3 flips the chessboard,” Cahn tells Tudum. “In Season 3, Kate lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want.”
Production...
- 8/15/2025
- by Keisha Hatchett
- Tudum - Netflix
President Trump might not be a fan of The Tonight Show and its host, Jimmy Fallon, but Trump’s favorite late-night host just helped Fallon secure his strongest ratings since 2023.
On August 7, Fallon welcomed Gutfeld! host Greg Gutfeld to the show alongside the Jonas Brothers and musical guest Good Charlotte. While some criticized Fallon for the timing of Gutfeld’s appearance on the show, the move seemed to pay off nicely for NBC and The Tonight Show. In fact, Gutfeld helped Fallon land his best ratings since December 2023.
As first reported by The Wrap, the August 7 episode of The Tonight Show drew 1.7 million viewers which is the most-watched episode of the show since December 19, 2023 when guests Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart, and Rufus and Martha Wainwright dropped by. The highly-rated episode helped to lift The Tonight Show’s overall average for the week of Aug. 4 to its most-watched week since May 19, 2025.
Despite airing on cable,...
On August 7, Fallon welcomed Gutfeld! host Greg Gutfeld to the show alongside the Jonas Brothers and musical guest Good Charlotte. While some criticized Fallon for the timing of Gutfeld’s appearance on the show, the move seemed to pay off nicely for NBC and The Tonight Show. In fact, Gutfeld helped Fallon land his best ratings since December 2023.
As first reported by The Wrap, the August 7 episode of The Tonight Show drew 1.7 million viewers which is the most-watched episode of the show since December 19, 2023 when guests Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart, and Rufus and Martha Wainwright dropped by. The highly-rated episode helped to lift The Tonight Show’s overall average for the week of Aug. 4 to its most-watched week since May 19, 2025.
Despite airing on cable,...
- 8/14/2025
- by Cody Schultz
- Last Night On
Chrissie Hynde is taking a break from Pretenders duty to team up with an impressive slate of vocalists — including Lucinda Williams, Dave Gahan, Brandon Flowers, Debbie Harry, and Shirley Manson — for her fourth solo LP, Duets Special.
“I never thought about doing a duets album before,” Hynde says in a statement. “I think the idea came about in 2023. I was talking to Jörn, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, on the phone. I think we were recommending novels to each other, and for some reason, I said, ‘Hey, maybe Rufus and I should do something,...
“I never thought about doing a duets album before,” Hynde says in a statement. “I think the idea came about in 2023. I was talking to Jörn, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, on the phone. I think we were recommending novels to each other, and for some reason, I said, ‘Hey, maybe Rufus and I should do something,...
- 8/13/2025
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has announced a new duets album entitled Duets Special, arriving October 17th via Rhino.
The album sees Hynde performing a selection of covers and standards alongside a star-studded cast of fellow rock/pop vocalists including Rufus Wainwright, who sings with Hynde on the lead single — a take on the classic ballad “Always on My Mind.” Their world-class pipes shine over the moody and minimal instrumentation, with the rest of the album sharing this stripped-down vibe.
It was a conversation with Rufus Wainwright’s husband, Jörn, that inspired Hynde to collaborate with Rufus and eventually craft an entire album of duets.
“I never thought about doing a Duets album before,” Hynde said via a press release. “I think the idea came about in 2023. I was talking to Jörn, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, on the phone. I think we were recommending novels to each other, and for some reason,...
The album sees Hynde performing a selection of covers and standards alongside a star-studded cast of fellow rock/pop vocalists including Rufus Wainwright, who sings with Hynde on the lead single — a take on the classic ballad “Always on My Mind.” Their world-class pipes shine over the moody and minimal instrumentation, with the rest of the album sharing this stripped-down vibe.
It was a conversation with Rufus Wainwright’s husband, Jörn, that inspired Hynde to collaborate with Rufus and eventually craft an entire album of duets.
“I never thought about doing a Duets album before,” Hynde said via a press release. “I think the idea came about in 2023. I was talking to Jörn, Rufus Wainwright’s husband, on the phone. I think we were recommending novels to each other, and for some reason,...
- 8/13/2025
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
While some viewers questioned Jimmy Fallon for having Fox News personality Greg Gutfeld on The Tonight Show last week, it appears the decision paid off, at least in terms of ratings. According to The Wrap, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon scored its biggest audience since 2023 for last Thursday’s (August 7) broadcast, which saw Gutfeld and the Jonas Brothers joining the late-night host on the sofa, along with musical guest Good Charlotte. The episode averaged 1.7 million viewers, per Nielsen live-plus-same day figures, the highest numbers The Tonight Show has seen since December 19, 2023, in an episode that featured Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart, and Rufus and Martha Wainwright. These numbers exclude episodes that had live sports lead-ins, which have drawn larger audiences. Per LateNighter, The Tonight Show‘s share of the total viewing audience increased during Gutfeld’s segment compared to the half hour before it. In addition, the Gutfeld interview is...
- 8/13/2025
- TV Insider
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” scored its biggest audience since 2023 as it hosted Fox News personality Greg Gutfeld and the Jonas Brothers last week, TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
The Aug. 7 telecast, which welcomed Gutfeld and the Jonas Brothers to the NBC late night show alongside musical guest Good Charlotte, brought in 1.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same day figures, the highest viewership “The Tonight Show” has seen since Dec. 19, 2023, when the show hosted Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart and Rufus and Martha Wainwright. (The measurements exclude live sports lead-ins.)
Viewership for the Aug. 7 show boosted viewership for the week of Aug. 4, which also welcomed Chris Pratt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Seth Rogen to the show, to average 1.2 million, ranking as the most-watched week of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” since the week of May 19.
During the week of Aug. 4, “The Tonight Show” also hosted Rose Byrne, Jordan Klepper and Heidi Klum,...
The Aug. 7 telecast, which welcomed Gutfeld and the Jonas Brothers to the NBC late night show alongside musical guest Good Charlotte, brought in 1.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen live-plus-same day figures, the highest viewership “The Tonight Show” has seen since Dec. 19, 2023, when the show hosted Bradley Cooper, Martha Stewart and Rufus and Martha Wainwright. (The measurements exclude live sports lead-ins.)
Viewership for the Aug. 7 show boosted viewership for the week of Aug. 4, which also welcomed Chris Pratt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Seth Rogen to the show, to average 1.2 million, ranking as the most-watched week of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” since the week of May 19.
During the week of Aug. 4, “The Tonight Show” also hosted Rose Byrne, Jordan Klepper and Heidi Klum,...
- 8/12/2025
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Allison Janney is opening about what it was like to reunite with Bradley Whitford on The Diplomat!
The two actors previously worked together on The West Wing across all seven seasons from 1999–2006.
In the upcoming third season of The Diplomat, Bradley joins the cast as Allison‘s husband, First Gentleman Todd Penn.
While appearing at the Las Cultiristas Culture Awards recently, Allison dished on working with Bradley once again
Keep reading to find out more…
“I knew it was going fantastic,” she told Variety‘s Marc Malkin. “I knew all of them who did not know him were in for a treat of their lives because he is not only an excellent human being, he is a wonderful actor.”
“He is hilarious,” Allison added. “He’s really, really funny. He makes the crew laugh. He keeps everyone happy on the set.”
Bradley previously gushed about joining The Diplomat.
“I was...
The two actors previously worked together on The West Wing across all seven seasons from 1999–2006.
In the upcoming third season of The Diplomat, Bradley joins the cast as Allison‘s husband, First Gentleman Todd Penn.
While appearing at the Las Cultiristas Culture Awards recently, Allison dished on working with Bradley once again
Keep reading to find out more…
“I knew it was going fantastic,” she told Variety‘s Marc Malkin. “I knew all of them who did not know him were in for a treat of their lives because he is not only an excellent human being, he is a wonderful actor.”
“He is hilarious,” Allison added. “He’s really, really funny. He makes the crew laugh. He keeps everyone happy on the set.”
Bradley previously gushed about joining The Diplomat.
“I was...
- 7/23/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Finally Dawn (Finalmente l’alba) is a soulful Italian period drama written and directed by Saverio Costanzo. While far from perfect, the film is genuinely immersive in its ability to transport viewers to another time and place. Set during the 1950s and 1960s—an era when Hollywood productions flocked to Rome.
This period saw major American stars, including Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, and Audrey Hepburn, headline films such as Ben-Hur (1959), Roman Holiday (1953), Cleopatra (1963), and Quo Vadis (1951). The result was a cinematic fusion of classic Roman backdrops and American glamour that remains iconic to this day.
Finally Dawn uses this rich setting as a backdrop to tell an absorbing story that unfolds like a sprawling novel, full of twists, turns, and layered subplots. While it can feel convoluted at times, the narrative ultimately finds its way and proves cinematically satisfying.
Finally Dawn Review and Synopsis Joe Keery and Lily James in Finally Dawn...
This period saw major American stars, including Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, and Audrey Hepburn, headline films such as Ben-Hur (1959), Roman Holiday (1953), Cleopatra (1963), and Quo Vadis (1951). The result was a cinematic fusion of classic Roman backdrops and American glamour that remains iconic to this day.
Finally Dawn uses this rich setting as a backdrop to tell an absorbing story that unfolds like a sprawling novel, full of twists, turns, and layered subplots. While it can feel convoluted at times, the narrative ultimately finds its way and proves cinematically satisfying.
Finally Dawn Review and Synopsis Joe Keery and Lily James in Finally Dawn...
- 7/23/2025
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Rob Zombie has been one of the most polarizing figures in the horror community since making the leap from musician to filmmaker. He made his feature writing and directorial debut with House of 1000 Corpses in 2003 — after being purchased by Lionsgate when its original studio, Universal, shelved it three years prior due to fears of it receiving a dreaded Nc-17 rating.
Corpses fell victim to many issues faced by first-time directors — Zombie was seemingly unsure if he’d ever get the opportunity to make another movie, resulting in an anarchic mélange of ideas and influences — but the end result remains potent all these years later. Despite the troubled production and a largely unfavorable critical response, the film turned a healthy profit, giving Zombie the sinister urge to make a sequel as his sophomore effort.
Released 20 years ago today, The Devil’s Rejects is decidedly more grounded in reality than its heightened predecessor.
Corpses fell victim to many issues faced by first-time directors — Zombie was seemingly unsure if he’d ever get the opportunity to make another movie, resulting in an anarchic mélange of ideas and influences — but the end result remains potent all these years later. Despite the troubled production and a largely unfavorable critical response, the film turned a healthy profit, giving Zombie the sinister urge to make a sequel as his sophomore effort.
Released 20 years ago today, The Devil’s Rejects is decidedly more grounded in reality than its heightened predecessor.
- 7/22/2025
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
We all tend to have our favorite genres of books. If we try something new, sometimes all it takes is one bad book to make us uninterested in anything else from that category. Science fiction books can present a challenge for readers who don't fancy spending their time reading about aliens or time travel or other otherworldly phenomena.
However, don’t rule out the entire sci-fi genre. There are a plenty of books that engage with sci-fi ideas without being overwhelming. They may happen to be set in space or make use of other sci-fi tropes, but then they develop in ways that evokes other genres.
Here are five books that are great if you want to test the waters of sci-fi even though the genre initially puts you off. You will not be disappointed.
The Martian by Andy Weir | Image: Ballantine Books The Martian by Andy Weir
You likely...
However, don’t rule out the entire sci-fi genre. There are a plenty of books that engage with sci-fi ideas without being overwhelming. They may happen to be set in space or make use of other sci-fi tropes, but then they develop in ways that evokes other genres.
Here are five books that are great if you want to test the waters of sci-fi even though the genre initially puts you off. You will not be disappointed.
The Martian by Andy Weir | Image: Ballantine Books The Martian by Andy Weir
You likely...
- 6/29/2025
- by Alexandria Ingham
- Winter Is Coming
Some TV shows end with loose threads or cliffhangers that leave us craving closure, while others are so beloved we just want one last adventure. A movie can tie up lingering plots or give fans a proper farewell, extending the story in a big way.
We’ve ranked 15 shows that need a cinematic finale, from compelling to essential, based on their unresolved stories or untapped potential. Here’s why these series deserve a movie to finish strong.
15. Hannibal (2013-2015) The De Laurentiis Company
Mads Mikkelsen’s chilling Hannibal Lecter and Hugh Dancy’s fragile Will Graham ended on a cryptic cliffhanger. A movie could explore their twisted bond post-escape.
The show’s lush visuals and psychological depth scream for a cinematic leap. We’re hungry for their dark, unresolved dance.
14. The Oa (2016-2019) Plan B Entertainment
This mind-bending sci-fi series about alternate dimensions was canceled mid-story, leaving fans baffled. A...
We’ve ranked 15 shows that need a cinematic finale, from compelling to essential, based on their unresolved stories or untapped potential. Here’s why these series deserve a movie to finish strong.
15. Hannibal (2013-2015) The De Laurentiis Company
Mads Mikkelsen’s chilling Hannibal Lecter and Hugh Dancy’s fragile Will Graham ended on a cryptic cliffhanger. A movie could explore their twisted bond post-escape.
The show’s lush visuals and psychological depth scream for a cinematic leap. We’re hungry for their dark, unresolved dance.
14. The Oa (2016-2019) Plan B Entertainment
This mind-bending sci-fi series about alternate dimensions was canceled mid-story, leaving fans baffled. A...
- 6/17/2025
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Exclusive: Miss You Already producer Christopher Simon has boarded low-budget Brit pic Yamas!.
The film, which is being produced for under £500,000, is the debut title of Harry Richards and Rufus Love’s production house, Headrush Films, and is billed as a chaotic comedy-drama satire. Richards and Love are co-directing from a script Love adapted from his theater script of the same name.
New Sparta Productions CEO Simon will executive-produce the film, alongside Disauthority CEO Marcus Hundsnes, who put some of the production finance. Ex-Anton, Head Gear and HanWay Films financier exec Orlando Figg is also supporting the project.
The 90-minute comedy-drama is billed as a “sizzling satire that sees a liberal British family’s boozy holiday plunged into chaos by the discovery of a refugee living in the villa’s outhouse.”
Development finance of £40,000 has been raised and a shoot will take place in Greece this fall. The film has only six roles,...
The film, which is being produced for under £500,000, is the debut title of Harry Richards and Rufus Love’s production house, Headrush Films, and is billed as a chaotic comedy-drama satire. Richards and Love are co-directing from a script Love adapted from his theater script of the same name.
New Sparta Productions CEO Simon will executive-produce the film, alongside Disauthority CEO Marcus Hundsnes, who put some of the production finance. Ex-Anton, Head Gear and HanWay Films financier exec Orlando Figg is also supporting the project.
The 90-minute comedy-drama is billed as a “sizzling satire that sees a liberal British family’s boozy holiday plunged into chaos by the discovery of a refugee living in the villa’s outhouse.”
Development finance of £40,000 has been raised and a shoot will take place in Greece this fall. The film has only six roles,...
- 6/13/2025
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has released the first teaser for “The Diplomat” Season 3, confirming a fall 2025 premiere and unveiling “West Wing” alumnus Bradley Whitford as First Gentleman Todd Penn alongside returning star Keri Russell.
The 90-second clip, dropped 12 June, caps a shoot that wrapped in London and New York and reunites Whitford with Allison Janney, now playing President Grace Penn. “I was thrilled… I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too,” Whitford quipped.
Creator-showrunner Debora Cahn promises the story “flips the chessboard… Kate lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want.” Executive producer Janice Williams calls Whitford “the perfect addition to what is already a dream cast.”
Audience appetite has so far justified Netflix’s confidence. Season 1 opened at No. 1 globally with 57.48 million hours viewed in its first weekend, charting in 87 countries. The political thriller has already secured a fourth-season renewal, announced at the streamer’s May upfronts,...
The 90-second clip, dropped 12 June, caps a shoot that wrapped in London and New York and reunites Whitford with Allison Janney, now playing President Grace Penn. “I was thrilled… I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too,” Whitford quipped.
Creator-showrunner Debora Cahn promises the story “flips the chessboard… Kate lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want.” Executive producer Janice Williams calls Whitford “the perfect addition to what is already a dream cast.”
Audience appetite has so far justified Netflix’s confidence. Season 1 opened at No. 1 globally with 57.48 million hours viewed in its first weekend, charting in 87 countries. The political thriller has already secured a fourth-season renewal, announced at the streamer’s May upfronts,...
- 6/12/2025
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Commander Joseph Lawrence was bid bon voyage in the penultimate episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale last month, but now Bradley Whitford has landed a new gig: First Gentleman to Allison Janney’s freshly appointed president of the United States in the third season of The Diplomat, debuting this fall on Netflix. The series also stars Keri Russell in the eponymous role and Rufus Sewell as her quasi-estranged husband.
Whitford and Janney are, of course, no strangers to the White House, having both starred in Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed political drama The West Wing from 1999 to 2006. “I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too,” Whitford quips in the press release for the show.
The teaser trailer for the new season of The Diplomat sees Whitford bringing his patented brand of dry wit to the role of Todd Penn. Todd joins his wife,...
Whitford and Janney are, of course, no strangers to the White House, having both starred in Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed political drama The West Wing from 1999 to 2006. “I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I hear Allison Janney is good at acting too,” Whitford quips in the press release for the show.
The teaser trailer for the new season of The Diplomat sees Whitford bringing his patented brand of dry wit to the role of Todd Penn. Todd joins his wife,...
- 6/12/2025
- by Sal Cinquemani
- Slant Magazine
Netflix has released the official teaser for The Diplomat Season 3, which is coming to the streaming service this fall. See Bradley Whitford in action for the first time as he reunites with his The West Wing costar Allison Janney and joins Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, and the rest of the cast as they navigate the state of the union.
In The Diplomat Season 3, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job.
But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is the leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency.
Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected,...
In The Diplomat Season 3, Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job.
But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Rufus Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is the leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency.
Kate steps into a role she never wanted, with a freedom she never expected,...
- 6/12/2025
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
C.J. and Josh are back together — on The Diplomat.
On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first teaser for Season 3 of the political thriller, which reunites The West Wing stars Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford. The season introduces Whiftord's Todd Penn, the husband of Grace Penn (Janney), the new Potus in the wake of the death of President Rayburn (Michael McKean) in the Season 2 finale.
The teaser is mostly silent, but features the Penns hugging, along with a shot of Todd and Kate (Keri Russell) in the pool. It ends with Todd, sitting next to Grace, asking Kate and Hal (Rufus Sewell), "How was everyone's day at the office?"
"I was thrilled when I heard that Debora was interested in me doing something. I had no idea what it was. I love the show. I was jealous of the writing on this show. I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I...
On Thursday, Netflix dropped the first teaser for Season 3 of the political thriller, which reunites The West Wing stars Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford. The season introduces Whiftord's Todd Penn, the husband of Grace Penn (Janney), the new Potus in the wake of the death of President Rayburn (Michael McKean) in the Season 2 finale.
The teaser is mostly silent, but features the Penns hugging, along with a shot of Todd and Kate (Keri Russell) in the pool. It ends with Todd, sitting next to Grace, asking Kate and Hal (Rufus Sewell), "How was everyone's day at the office?"
"I was thrilled when I heard that Debora was interested in me doing something. I had no idea what it was. I love the show. I was jealous of the writing on this show. I love Keri. I love Rufus. And I...
- 6/12/2025
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
“The Diplomat” is getting another boost of star power: The buzzy political drama brings Bradley Whitford into the fold for a “West Wing” reunion with Allison Janney, whose character was the catalyst for the jaw-dropping events in Season 2.
Keri Russell, of course, is back as Ambassador Kate Wyler, with Rufus Sewell as her fixer husband who just might have made international relations even worse. The Season 3 synopsis reads: “Ambassador Kate Wyler (Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency. Kate steps into a role she never wanted,...
Keri Russell, of course, is back as Ambassador Kate Wyler, with Rufus Sewell as her fixer husband who just might have made international relations even worse. The Season 3 synopsis reads: “Ambassador Kate Wyler (Russell) lives the particular nightmare that is getting what you want. She just accused Vice President Grace Penn (Janney) of hatching a terrorist plot and admitted she’s after the VP’s job. But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world. None of this slows Hal’s campaign to land Kate the vice presidency. Kate steps into a role she never wanted,...
- 6/12/2025
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
An erotic thriller that has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and should have been a shoe in for Oscar nominations ended up being disqualified for a technicality. Kevin Smith has been promoting the re-release of his cult classic Dogma into theaters, and he mentioned the Oscar controversy concerning his lead actress for that movie, Linda Fiorentino.
Kevin Smith went on The Rich Eisen Show to talk about the re-release of Dogma. The two discussed some interesting trivia about how Smith wanted Samuel L. Jackson to play Rufus. However, Chris Rock wanted the role and Smith said the actor fought for it. He also talked about how star-studded his cast was before discussing his lead actress, Linda Fiorentino, who played Bethany in Dogma. That is when Smith mentioned why he was so excited to get her for the movie.
Smith said Fiorentino just starred in Men in Black, so she had that fame coming in.
Kevin Smith went on The Rich Eisen Show to talk about the re-release of Dogma. The two discussed some interesting trivia about how Smith wanted Samuel L. Jackson to play Rufus. However, Chris Rock wanted the role and Smith said the actor fought for it. He also talked about how star-studded his cast was before discussing his lead actress, Linda Fiorentino, who played Bethany in Dogma. That is when Smith mentioned why he was so excited to get her for the movie.
Smith said Fiorentino just starred in Men in Black, so she had that fame coming in.
- 6/12/2025
- by Shawn S. Lealos
- ScreenRant
Casting director Julie Schubert might work so well with actors because she originally thought she wanted to be one, even going to college in New York to study the craft. “I quickly realized that I was absolutely terrible at it — like miserable — but I still wanted to work in the industry,” she reveals. She took a bunch of internships her senior year, one in casting, and found it to be the perfect fit. “I get to work with actors all the time, which I love. I get to play in new and interesting worlds with each new film or series I cast. And I never have to be seen! Win-win-win.”
An Emmy Award winner for casting “House of Cards” (with Laray Mayfield, Schubert earned an Artios Award nomination for her work on Season One of Netflix’s “The Diplomat,” starring Keri Russell in the titular role. Season Two upped the stakes even more,...
An Emmy Award winner for casting “House of Cards” (with Laray Mayfield, Schubert earned an Artios Award nomination for her work on Season One of Netflix’s “The Diplomat,” starring Keri Russell in the titular role. Season Two upped the stakes even more,...
- 6/10/2025
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
At this point in the evolution of popular media, it's a cliché to say that everyone's run out of ideas. You need only take a look at a recent year-end box office list to see just how many major properties are getting recycled all the time, rebooted and remade and turned into something new simply because it has built-in name recognition for audiences.
That kind of thing has, in fact, been going on for quite a while. Remakes have been happening since the earliest decades of film history, but in the 1980s and 1990s especially, many breakout movies were immediately monetized as much as possible, adapted into toy lines and breakfast cereals and, yes, Saturday morning cartoons. Some of those cartoons caught on, becoming bona fide smashes in their own right -- for example, it can be jarring to watch the original "Beetlejuice" movie and realize that Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz were not,...
That kind of thing has, in fact, been going on for quite a while. Remakes have been happening since the earliest decades of film history, but in the 1980s and 1990s especially, many breakout movies were immediately monetized as much as possible, adapted into toy lines and breakfast cereals and, yes, Saturday morning cartoons. Some of those cartoons caught on, becoming bona fide smashes in their own right -- for example, it can be jarring to watch the original "Beetlejuice" movie and realize that Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz were not,...
- 6/7/2025
- by Eric Langberg
- Slash Film
After years of Dogma being held under lock and key by Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Smith recently reacquired the distribution rights to the film, and a worldwide re-release is currently in the works. Released in 1999, Dogma was one of the most controversial films of the '90s, due to its depictions of various Christian figures, like the twelve (thirteen including Rufus) disciples, the angels Bartleby and Loki, and God himself/herself. Despite that, and the film being withheld from streaming services for years, Dogma has become a cult classic, and it's almost time for fans around the world to enjoy it again on the big screen.
Per Deadline, the French distribution company Goodfellas is backing the upcoming re-release of Kevin Smith's Dogma. The 4K remaster of the film is set to screen at this year's Cannes Film Festival, as part of the festival's Cannes Classics sidebar. Kevin Smith acquired the rights...
Per Deadline, the French distribution company Goodfellas is backing the upcoming re-release of Kevin Smith's Dogma. The 4K remaster of the film is set to screen at this year's Cannes Film Festival, as part of the festival's Cannes Classics sidebar. Kevin Smith acquired the rights...
- 5/15/2025
- by Archie Fenn
- MovieWeb
You just got to hand it to Hiro Mashima for making Fairy Tail a masterpiece with that world of magic, friends, and crazy battles. Natsu burns everything, Erza cuts through legions of enemies, and Lucy summons celestial spirits.
The guild is filled with great characters, and most of them have a moment to shine in this series. But one particular character has continually gotten the short end of the stick, and it is a real shame. Gray Fullbuster, the calm ice wizard, has been left out in the cold (pun intended).
He has got this backstory that just hits you differently, but isn’t he supposed to be a major character? Mashima makes some really good moments for Gray, and then just throws him away! It is like he got confused about how much potential this character has.
Gray has so much more to give in Fairy Tail
No doubt,...
The guild is filled with great characters, and most of them have a moment to shine in this series. But one particular character has continually gotten the short end of the stick, and it is a real shame. Gray Fullbuster, the calm ice wizard, has been left out in the cold (pun intended).
He has got this backstory that just hits you differently, but isn’t he supposed to be a major character? Mashima makes some really good moments for Gray, and then just throws him away! It is like he got confused about how much potential this character has.
Gray has so much more to give in Fairy Tail
No doubt,...
- 5/2/2025
- by Anurag Gusain
- FandomWire
For the longest time, word about what might be happening with the 1999 Kevin Smith opus "Dogma" was nil. Trapped in the clutches of the Weinstein Brothers, it seemed that the original movie was likely to never be re-released in theaters or on physical or streaming media, never mind the long-rumored sequel coming to pass. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Iconic Events and others, Smith has regained control of the film and as such, has embarked on a massive multi-city tour, showing a spiffy new restoration of the movie as well as appearing in super-sized post-screening Q&a sessions. Both this writer and /Film's Ethan Anderton were lucky to attend a couple of these screenings, and got to hear some fascinating tales about the making of "Dogma" and its resurrection.
Although Smith mentioned at both screenings that he is currently working on a proper "Dogma" sequel, it was at the...
Although Smith mentioned at both screenings that he is currently working on a proper "Dogma" sequel, it was at the...
- 4/29/2025
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Each episode unfolds like a new planting season, mirroring the eleven stages of Ayta’s life. Opening with a vibrant spring‑themed chapter at her grandmother’s cottage, the show sets a rhythmic pace: winter’s muted palette gives way to summer’s lush interiors, then cool autumn hues, before returning to cozy beginnings. This chapter‑based approach borrows from level design in puzzle games, inviting viewers to anticipate fresh challenges and emotional beats with every shift in season.
Rooms act as living characters. The grandmother’s home brims with heirloom pottery and bright floral accents; Ayta’s first solo flat, by contrast, spreads empty corners waiting for greenery and personal touches. Each piece of furniture, every pot and draping fern signals not only the year of her journey but her evolving confidence in shaping space—and self.
Plant arrangements serve as visual markers of inner transformation. Sparse seedlings in...
Rooms act as living characters. The grandmother’s home brims with heirloom pottery and bright floral accents; Ayta’s first solo flat, by contrast, spreads empty corners waiting for greenery and personal touches. Each piece of furniture, every pot and draping fern signals not only the year of her journey but her evolving confidence in shaping space—and self.
Plant arrangements serve as visual markers of inner transformation. Sparse seedlings in...
- 4/22/2025
- by Coby D'Amore
- Gazettely
Most of Hollywood's biggest talents are known by their faces. However, a notable few are beloved for their voice. In the often underappreciated art of voice acting, a host of otherwise unrecognizable names have helped define pop culture institutions and inspire generations of viewers by lending their vocals to characters we all know and love. From Homer Simpson to SpongeBob SquarePants, the voice actor is a foundational part of the entertainment ecosystem, yet they rarely see the same spotlight that live-action stars receive almost daily.
In rectification of that, let's recognize a who's who of voice acting legends by counting down the best voice actors of all time. As you can imagine, the specific rankings in this list are arbitrary, as all of these folks are exceptionally talented and largely for the same reasons. There are also plenty of folks we don't have the digital real estate to include, so...
In rectification of that, let's recognize a who's who of voice acting legends by counting down the best voice actors of all time. As you can imagine, the specific rankings in this list are arbitrary, as all of these folks are exceptionally talented and largely for the same reasons. There are also plenty of folks we don't have the digital real estate to include, so...
- 4/22/2025
- by Larry Fried
- Slash Film
Colter took his survival talents to the snowy mountains and quickly found himself in a world of trouble.
Only Colter would be out looking for missing sisters and somehow find himself involved in some weird ritual in the middle of nowhere with zero backup, one gun, and a dream.
Tracker Season 2 Episode 16 was a wild one, but that’s come to be expected with Tracker.
(Darko Sikman/CBS)
Tracker prides itself on being anything but ordinary.
Sure, we get cases of the week, which is a formula as old as time, but we’re not getting your average missing person every week. They deal with cases that fall far outside the box, which sets it apart from most other action dramas on television.
This could have easily been a whole hour of Colter out in the wilderness battling the elements and trying to find Shelly and Brianna, but things went...
Only Colter would be out looking for missing sisters and somehow find himself involved in some weird ritual in the middle of nowhere with zero backup, one gun, and a dream.
Tracker Season 2 Episode 16 was a wild one, but that’s come to be expected with Tracker.
(Darko Sikman/CBS)
Tracker prides itself on being anything but ordinary.
Sure, we get cases of the week, which is a formula as old as time, but we’re not getting your average missing person every week. They deal with cases that fall far outside the box, which sets it apart from most other action dramas on television.
This could have easily been a whole hour of Colter out in the wilderness battling the elements and trying to find Shelly and Brianna, but things went...
- 4/14/2025
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Hallmark is getting ready for their 2025 holiday ornament collections to debut. In July, there will be a preview event, and then in October,even more ornaments will be released. Thanks to a look at their upcoming catalog, we now know what Disney Hallmark Ornaments to expect from Summer to Fall!
The preview event will run from July 12-20 and launch the holiday 2025 collection. Keepsake Ornament Club early shopping can start on July 11.
More ornaments will launch in October with the big debut on October 11-19. Keepsake Ornament Club early shopping will start on October 10.
Let’s take a look!
Haunted Mansion
I believe this is the last year for this series. All the previous ornaments and the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion will return this year along with the debut of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.
Both buildings will be $149.99 and will release in July, along with all past Haunted Mansion ornaments.
The preview event will run from July 12-20 and launch the holiday 2025 collection. Keepsake Ornament Club early shopping can start on July 11.
More ornaments will launch in October with the big debut on October 11-19. Keepsake Ornament Club early shopping will start on October 10.
Let’s take a look!
Haunted Mansion
I believe this is the last year for this series. All the previous ornaments and the Walt Disney World Haunted Mansion will return this year along with the debut of Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion.
Both buildings will be $149.99 and will release in July, along with all past Haunted Mansion ornaments.
- 4/3/2025
- by Kambrea Pratt
- Pirates & Princesses
"Two tickets to New Jersey, please." The two fallen angels are back! Kevin Smith has revealed a brand new trailer for the 25th Anniversary of Dogma, his celebrated religious comedy classic that first opened in 1999. I remember hearing about this movie growing up because it was so edgy and provocative, and the religious world didn't want anyone to watch it. Dogma is being re-released in theaters this June in the middle of the summer with a new 4K restoration, along with a nationwide screening tour featuring Kevin Smith + special guests (starting April 20 in LA). Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them. The ensemble cast features Ben Affleck & Matt Damon as Bartleby & Loki,...
- 4/2/2025
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Death and Other Details fascinates viewers with a series of murders on a cruise and the invitation to play Sherlock Holmes. Rich folks are trapped on a boat, far away from land. There's no way out when a serial killer strikes onboard, threatening everyone's lives. What seems like a luxurious vacation soon turns into a countdown for survival when guests start to drop like flies. The worst thing is that everyone could potentially be the killer.
The world's best detective, Rufus Cotesworth, and his protégé, Imogene, team up to investigate the initial crime, but they soon realize that there's a bigger plan at play. The plot thickens as events from the past come to light, with the truth seeming both distant and close for the first time in fifteen years. Death and Other Details is full of promises, and throughout its ten episodes, the show blessed fans with some exciting moments.
The world's best detective, Rufus Cotesworth, and his protégé, Imogene, team up to investigate the initial crime, but they soon realize that there's a bigger plan at play. The plot thickens as events from the past come to light, with the truth seeming both distant and close for the first time in fifteen years. Death and Other Details is full of promises, and throughout its ten episodes, the show blessed fans with some exciting moments.
- 3/18/2025
- by Katrina Yang, Natasha Elder
- CBR
One of the most underrated sci-fi action shows, and one that’s suitable for some good old-fashioned family watching, is all set to land on free streaming. Making its debut back in 2016, Timeless offers all manner of historical shenanigans as a small band of heroes must come together to save everything after a rogue government steals the time travel tech and embarks on a mission to change the past.
Created by The Boys’ Eric Kripke and The Night Agent’s Shawn Ryan, the series stars Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston, a history professor, Matt Lanter as United States Army Delta Force soldier and Master Sergeant Wyatt Logan, and Malcolm Barrett as nervous programmer Rufus Carlin, the three of which make up the main trio tasked with saving the world, alongside Sakina Jaffrey, Paterson Joseph, Claudia Doumit, and Goran Višnjić, Timeless is all set to materialize on free streaming platform Tubi...
Created by The Boys’ Eric Kripke and The Night Agent’s Shawn Ryan, the series stars Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston, a history professor, Matt Lanter as United States Army Delta Force soldier and Master Sergeant Wyatt Logan, and Malcolm Barrett as nervous programmer Rufus Carlin, the three of which make up the main trio tasked with saving the world, alongside Sakina Jaffrey, Paterson Joseph, Claudia Doumit, and Goran Višnjić, Timeless is all set to materialize on free streaming platform Tubi...
- 3/16/2025
- by Jonathan Fuge
- MovieWeb
Quentin Tarantino’s iconicKill Bill franchise will be heading to a brand-new streaming home for the month of April. Both Volume 1 and 2 were led by Academy Award nominee Uma Thurman as Beatrix “The Bride” Kiddo, who’s hellbent on seeking revenge against the members of the assassination squad she was once a part of.
Beginning on April 1, Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2 will officially start streaming for free on Tubi. The franchise centers around The Bride, a vengeful former assassin whose chance to have a complete family gets taken away after her former squad, The Deadly Vipers, suddenly attacked her and her groom during their wedding rehearsal. After waking up from a four-year coma, she embarks on a revenge-fueled quest to hunt down the ones responsible for the wedding massacre and the loss of her unborn child. Prior to working on the Kill Bill films, Thurman...
Beginning on April 1, Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2 will officially start streaming for free on Tubi. The franchise centers around The Bride, a vengeful former assassin whose chance to have a complete family gets taken away after her former squad, The Deadly Vipers, suddenly attacked her and her groom during their wedding rehearsal. After waking up from a four-year coma, she embarks on a revenge-fueled quest to hunt down the ones responsible for the wedding massacre and the loss of her unborn child. Prior to working on the Kill Bill films, Thurman...
- 3/16/2025
- by Maggie Dela Paz
- CBR
It's unfortunate the Wyld Stallyns was a fictional band, it could have been the world's greatest rock icon. Cult fans have a chance to relive their adventures when the Bill & Ted trilogy streams for free next month, on Tubi.
Tubi is streaming the Bill & Ted film trilogy for free on Apr. 1. Fans can binge watch Excellent Adventure, Bogus Journey, and Face the Music, and then hope to see for the teased fourth movie. The series revolved around its titular characters' time-traveling quests to foster a Wyld Stallyns Utopia. 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was a box office hit, ensuring the 1991 would be greenlighted. Bogus Journey flopped, but it established a cult following that clamored for a followup; that was fulfilled 29 years later in 2020's Face the Music. Lead stars Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves played Bill and Ted to a tee, self-aware, audacious, and carefree.
Bill and Ted's adventures wouldn't happen without Rufus,...
Tubi is streaming the Bill & Ted film trilogy for free on Apr. 1. Fans can binge watch Excellent Adventure, Bogus Journey, and Face the Music, and then hope to see for the teased fourth movie. The series revolved around its titular characters' time-traveling quests to foster a Wyld Stallyns Utopia. 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure was a box office hit, ensuring the 1991 would be greenlighted. Bogus Journey flopped, but it established a cult following that clamored for a followup; that was fulfilled 29 years later in 2020's Face the Music. Lead stars Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves played Bill and Ted to a tee, self-aware, audacious, and carefree.
Bill and Ted's adventures wouldn't happen without Rufus,...
- 3/16/2025
- by Manuel Demegillo
- CBR
Numerous Disney Channel Original Movies or DCOMs, as they're commonly called by fans, remain timeless and nostalgic years after their release. Classics like High School Musical, Camp Rock and The Cheetah Girls became embedded in children's media and pop culture, helping launch the careers of many renowned actors and singers. While live-action DCOMs are often what come to mind when thinking about the most iconic titles, many of Disney Channel's animated films are just as deserving of the spotlight.
Seamlessly melding action/thriller elements with archetypal teen drama, Kim Possible is remembered as one of Disney's best cartoons. The end of the second season saw Kim meeting a Hollywood producer dead-set on making a movie about the teen hero and her best friend/sidekick Ron Stoppable. An actual film, Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama was developed andpremiered on Toon Disney on April 8, 2005. The film was Disney Channel's first official...
Seamlessly melding action/thriller elements with archetypal teen drama, Kim Possible is remembered as one of Disney's best cartoons. The end of the second season saw Kim meeting a Hollywood producer dead-set on making a movie about the teen hero and her best friend/sidekick Ron Stoppable. An actual film, Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama was developed andpremiered on Toon Disney on April 8, 2005. The film was Disney Channel's first official...
- 3/12/2025
- by Emme Oliver
- CBR
Each serial killer on The Hunting Party has been intriguing, but Roy Barber was the most complex and twisty.
The Hunting Party Season 1 Episode 5 was my favorite installment because the murder mystery kept changing, and the team cemented their relationship.
While procedurals don’t need fluffy romance, Bex’s relationships with Shane and Oliver were heavily coded, and so was her relationship with her daughter, Sam.
(David Astorga/NBC)
After several episodes, The Hunting Party found the balance of what worked for them.
Childhood Trauma is One of the Major Triggers For Murder
While we never condone murder, witnessing childhood trauma, especially violent abuse, traumatizes people.
Roy Barber’s father killed his mother and then killed himself when Roy was still a young teenager. He was never close to anyone but his mother, so that destroyed him.
Elliot & Olivia: Too Old for These Games, Too Iconic to Ignore — Bensler is...
The Hunting Party Season 1 Episode 5 was my favorite installment because the murder mystery kept changing, and the team cemented their relationship.
While procedurals don’t need fluffy romance, Bex’s relationships with Shane and Oliver were heavily coded, and so was her relationship with her daughter, Sam.
(David Astorga/NBC)
After several episodes, The Hunting Party found the balance of what worked for them.
Childhood Trauma is One of the Major Triggers For Murder
While we never condone murder, witnessing childhood trauma, especially violent abuse, traumatizes people.
Roy Barber’s father killed his mother and then killed himself when Roy was still a young teenager. He was never close to anyone but his mother, so that destroyed him.
Elliot & Olivia: Too Old for These Games, Too Iconic to Ignore — Bensler is...
- 3/4/2025
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
It's official! The upcoming final season of Amazon Prime's The Boys will feature actors Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins as guest stars.
These actors are perhaps best known for their starring roles alongside The Boys regular, Jensen Ackles, in the cult classic 2005 show, Supernatural. With Eric Kripke being the showrunner for The Boys and the original showrunner and creator of Supernatural, it makes sense to see some actor crossover. Besides Ackles, the two shows share Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Joe Kessler & John Winchester), Rob Benedict (Splinter & Chuck/God), Alexander Calvert (Rufus & Jack), and Jim Beaver (Bob Singer &… Bob Singer). And those are just the big ones. At this point, the question becomes why they haven't brought on Jared and Misha sooner.
We can talk all we want about scheduling conflicts and actor fallout, and I'm sure those things definitely played a part, but I think it's bigger than that. You can...
These actors are perhaps best known for their starring roles alongside The Boys regular, Jensen Ackles, in the cult classic 2005 show, Supernatural. With Eric Kripke being the showrunner for The Boys and the original showrunner and creator of Supernatural, it makes sense to see some actor crossover. Besides Ackles, the two shows share Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Joe Kessler & John Winchester), Rob Benedict (Splinter & Chuck/God), Alexander Calvert (Rufus & Jack), and Jim Beaver (Bob Singer &… Bob Singer). And those are just the big ones. At this point, the question becomes why they haven't brought on Jared and Misha sooner.
We can talk all we want about scheduling conflicts and actor fallout, and I'm sure those things definitely played a part, but I think it's bigger than that. You can...
- 3/1/2025
- by Jessica Maggio
- Bam Smack Pow
This article contains a discussion of addiction.
Based (very loosely) on Cecily von Ziegesar's book series, "Gossip Girl" started its run on The CW in 2007 and, in the hands of Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, let us into the exclusive world of a bunch of uber-wealthy Manhattan teenagers, all of whom were played by beautiful twenty-somethings. The whole story begins with the return of the troubled but beautiful socialite Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), who ran away to boarding school in Connecticut after some sort of traumatizing life experience before the show's narrative began — and when she does come back to New York, she tries to start fresh. Unfortunately for her, that's not an option thanks to one conniving, unhinged troublemaker: Georgina Sparks, played to perfection by Michelle Trachtenberg.
When news broke that Trachtenberg passed away on February 26 at the age of 39, I thought of her starring role...
Based (very loosely) on Cecily von Ziegesar's book series, "Gossip Girl" started its run on The CW in 2007 and, in the hands of Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, let us into the exclusive world of a bunch of uber-wealthy Manhattan teenagers, all of whom were played by beautiful twenty-somethings. The whole story begins with the return of the troubled but beautiful socialite Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively), who ran away to boarding school in Connecticut after some sort of traumatizing life experience before the show's narrative began — and when she does come back to New York, she tries to start fresh. Unfortunately for her, that's not an option thanks to one conniving, unhinged troublemaker: Georgina Sparks, played to perfection by Michelle Trachtenberg.
When news broke that Trachtenberg passed away on February 26 at the age of 39, I thought of her starring role...
- 2/26/2025
- by Nina Starner
- Slash Film
If you consider yourself a fan of trashy monster movies, then I am pretty sure you are familiar with Cocaine Bear and all its rip-offs, which try to put predators like sharks and werewolves in substance-induced frenzies. Because let’s face it, why not? It’s easier to put a mindless twist on age-old creature survival narratives to make easy money than to cultivate the genre by making something unique. Anyway, while most moviegoers don’t really get the appeal of the silly fun derived from these gimmicky flicks, I appreciate the zaniness that goes into making the audience believe in such wild shenanigans. In the vein of such monster exploitation movies, The Bayou asks a question you never thought of—what if alligators got high on meth, and a party of unlikeable characters were put into their territory? The result could have been much more entertaining than it turned out to be,...
- 2/23/2025
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano had quite the scare at her husband's birthday celebration when one of the guests inadvertently shot her in the face. Fortunately, she's okay, as revealed in an update shared on social media.
On Instagram, Romano posted a video of herself revealing the wound she sustained just below her left eye. She shared that there was an incident that happened on Saturday when she took her husband, Brendan Rooney, to shoot clay pigeons for his birthday. In the caption of her Instagram post, Romano shared that during that time, "another party" had "unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face." Romano was struck in five places, with one fragment narrowly missing her eye, and it remains in place as doctors say it's "too risky" to attempt to surgically remove the fragment at this time.
RelatedWizards of Waverly Place Sequel Series Trailer...
On Instagram, Romano posted a video of herself revealing the wound she sustained just below her left eye. She shared that there was an incident that happened on Saturday when she took her husband, Brendan Rooney, to shoot clay pigeons for his birthday. In the caption of her Instagram post, Romano shared that during that time, "another party" had "unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face." Romano was struck in five places, with one fragment narrowly missing her eye, and it remains in place as doctors say it's "too risky" to attempt to surgically remove the fragment at this time.
RelatedWizards of Waverly Place Sequel Series Trailer...
- 2/9/2025
- by Jeremy Dick
- CBR
Tim Allen is back on TV in his new ABC sitcom, Shifting Gears, and in a recent interview he likened working on the series to acting alongside the late Alan Rickman on Galaxy Quest for one reason. While it seems that the sci-fi parody and Allen’s new grounded sitcom are worlds apart – literally – for Allen, there is definitely something that he feels about his newest venture that harkens back to the much-loved 1999 movie – the fun and chaotic working environment that drove Rickman to distraction.
Allen’s new sitcom, which also stars MCU’s Kat Dennings, has not been given the warmest welcome with its first reviews, landing “rotten” 44% and 46% Rotten Tomatoes scores from critics and audiences, respectively. This is a very different result to the stellar 90% Tomatometer score that Galaxy Quest landed over 25 years ago, when Allen was arguably at the height of his career.
However, it seems that...
Allen’s new sitcom, which also stars MCU’s Kat Dennings, has not been given the warmest welcome with its first reviews, landing “rotten” 44% and 46% Rotten Tomatoes scores from critics and audiences, respectively. This is a very different result to the stellar 90% Tomatometer score that Galaxy Quest landed over 25 years ago, when Allen was arguably at the height of his career.
However, it seems that...
- 1/10/2025
- by Anthony Lund
- MovieWeb
Matthew McConaughey got his big break as a leading drama actor, thanks to his role as attorney Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill. It was Joel Schumacher’s second film adaptation of a John Grisham novel. Interestingly, the studio initially wanted a recognizable name in the role of the young lawyer. The director was among the few who believed McConaughey could pull off a leading role.
Matthew McConaughey in a still from A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
One particular story the Interstellar actor shared from the set about filming the most important scene suggests that he and Schumacher were destined to be collaborators for this project. McConaughey’s closing statement had the power to make or break the film, but it was a supernatural connection between the director and actor that helped nail the scene.
Matthew McConaughey recalls the telepathic communication with A Time to Kill...
Matthew McConaughey in a still from A Time to Kill | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures
One particular story the Interstellar actor shared from the set about filming the most important scene suggests that he and Schumacher were destined to be collaborators for this project. McConaughey’s closing statement had the power to make or break the film, but it was a supernatural connection between the director and actor that helped nail the scene.
Matthew McConaughey recalls the telepathic communication with A Time to Kill...
- 12/31/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Eric Kripke and Shawn Ryan brought Timeless to NBC in October 2016, capturing a small but passionate fanbase with its unique and intriguing storyline. The show followed thrilling time-travel adventures but, unfortunately, faced a short-lived journey itself.
Timeless | Credit: Sony Pictures Television
Despite an intriguing story and devoted fans, the series was canceled after two seasons. Interestingly, this wasn’t its first cancellation, as it had been briefly canceled before being revived for a short time.
Timeless was almost canceled after one season
Timeless centers on a trio of time travelers: Lucy Preston, a history professor played by Abigail Spencer, Wyatt Logan, an Army Master Sergeant played by Matt Lanter and Rufus Carlin, a skilled time machine pilot played by Malcolm Barrett.
Together, they chase Garcia Flynn played by Goran Višnjić, a terrorist who steals a futuristic time machine, the Mothership, and begins altering key moments in history.
Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter,...
Timeless | Credit: Sony Pictures Television
Despite an intriguing story and devoted fans, the series was canceled after two seasons. Interestingly, this wasn’t its first cancellation, as it had been briefly canceled before being revived for a short time.
Timeless was almost canceled after one season
Timeless centers on a trio of time travelers: Lucy Preston, a history professor played by Abigail Spencer, Wyatt Logan, an Army Master Sergeant played by Matt Lanter and Rufus Carlin, a skilled time machine pilot played by Malcolm Barrett.
Together, they chase Garcia Flynn played by Goran Višnjić, a terrorist who steals a futuristic time machine, the Mothership, and begins altering key moments in history.
Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter,...
- 12/27/2024
- by Sohini Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Day of the Jackal season 1.
The Day of the Jackal (2024) follows a highly skilled assassin who racks up quite the death toll over just 10 episodes, but he is not the only killer seen on screen. The series is an updated and contemporary adaptation of an earlier 1973 film, which was in turn based on a novel from a few years earlier by Frederick Forsyth. The series stars Eddie Redmayne as the titular Jackal, and Lashana Lynch as the determined MI6 agent Bianca Pullman, who is in hot pursuit.
While Jackal is clearly intended to a be a villain, with his role as an assassin being a clear sign of his morals, the series explores the complexity of everyone's motivations. From the very first episode, there are numerous deaths. These range from targets, to bystanders, and even people who stand in MI6's way.
Rufus...
The Day of the Jackal (2024) follows a highly skilled assassin who racks up quite the death toll over just 10 episodes, but he is not the only killer seen on screen. The series is an updated and contemporary adaptation of an earlier 1973 film, which was in turn based on a novel from a few years earlier by Frederick Forsyth. The series stars Eddie Redmayne as the titular Jackal, and Lashana Lynch as the determined MI6 agent Bianca Pullman, who is in hot pursuit.
While Jackal is clearly intended to a be a villain, with his role as an assassin being a clear sign of his morals, the series explores the complexity of everyone's motivations. From the very first episode, there are numerous deaths. These range from targets, to bystanders, and even people who stand in MI6's way.
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- 12/18/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant
Over ten years after Fringe stopped airing, the classic sci-fi TV show remains a favorite among fans of the speculative fiction genre. In recent years, sci-fi and fantasy TV series have been growing in popularity and carving out a significant niche. Fringe drew inspiration from classic science fiction television while it was airing, and, in turn, has become a jumping-off point for many modern series that deal with time travel, alternate universes, and investigation. The extensive lore and interconnected timelines on Fringe are some of the best parts of the show and similar series touch upon these topics.
The best episodes of Fringe combine the best of the crime procedural genre with that of sci-fi. As the seasons progressed, Fringe became more focused on season-long arcs and serialized storytelling and fully embraced the most outlandish and unexpected storylines. The ensemble cast of Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Lance Reddick...
The best episodes of Fringe combine the best of the crime procedural genre with that of sci-fi. As the seasons progressed, Fringe became more focused on season-long arcs and serialized storytelling and fully embraced the most outlandish and unexpected storylines. The ensemble cast of Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, and Lance Reddick...
- 12/11/2024
- by Mary Kassel
- ScreenRant
Popularly known for playing the moody and often misunderstood professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise, the late actor Alan Rickman had been one of Britain’s most celebrated stars. But while the magical film series catapulted Rickman to global fame, it also left a myriad of his works overlooked and underappreciated.
Alan Rickman in a still from Love Actually | image: Universal Pictures
One such gem from his wealth of underrated movies is Richard Curtis’ Christmas favorite Love Actually, which starred Alan Rickman beside the Mr. Bean star Rowan Atkinson. And while the 2003 movie proved to be one of his best performances to date, Rickman had reportedly reached his limits in the film while working alongside Atkinson.
Alan Rickman Had Almost Reached His Limits With Rowan Atkinson
While Alan Rickman had often been known for his perfectionist attitude towards his craft, there was one time when even the Harry...
Alan Rickman in a still from Love Actually | image: Universal Pictures
One such gem from his wealth of underrated movies is Richard Curtis’ Christmas favorite Love Actually, which starred Alan Rickman beside the Mr. Bean star Rowan Atkinson. And while the 2003 movie proved to be one of his best performances to date, Rickman had reportedly reached his limits in the film while working alongside Atkinson.
Alan Rickman Had Almost Reached His Limits With Rowan Atkinson
While Alan Rickman had often been known for his perfectionist attitude towards his craft, there was one time when even the Harry...
- 12/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
OnlyFans Star Scarlet Vas’ Expects Her First Child With Stepbrother Tayo Ricci, Sparks Controversy Online ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The internet is a crazy place, and information now comes easily to people who have access. Recently, the news of OnlyFans star Scarlet Vas’ pregnancy has taken the internet by storm. She announced the terrific news a few months back, but it has been trending only now. Vas drew attention because she is pregnant with the child of her stepbrother, Tayo Ricci. Scroll below for the deets.
For the uninitiated, Scarlet featured on the Australian show Neughbours before starting on the adult entertainment website. They got married in September last year in the picturesque location of Greece. According to reports, they met for the first time when they were 13 years old. Last month, while speaking to news.com.au, Vas revealed that their families knew each other and introduced them; hence, the...
The internet is a crazy place, and information now comes easily to people who have access. Recently, the news of OnlyFans star Scarlet Vas’ pregnancy has taken the internet by storm. She announced the terrific news a few months back, but it has been trending only now. Vas drew attention because she is pregnant with the child of her stepbrother, Tayo Ricci. Scroll below for the deets.
For the uninitiated, Scarlet featured on the Australian show Neughbours before starting on the adult entertainment website. They got married in September last year in the picturesque location of Greece. According to reports, they met for the first time when they were 13 years old. Last month, while speaking to news.com.au, Vas revealed that their families knew each other and introduced them; hence, the...
- 12/4/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
The third part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the perfect starting point for players to head to first. FF7 Rebirth contains most of the content from the first disc of the original PlayStation release. However, a few important towns were omitted. Some were optional in the original Final Fantasy 7, but a key main story area is completely absent. This location is Rocket Town, the home of Cid Highwind, where some major events occur.
Because Rocket Town was originally visited before the City of the Ancients, some elements will have to change. Cid already knows that Rude shouldn’t be trusted, having witnessed Cloud fight him and the other Turks. Any specific interactions with Aerith might be removed, though Cloud could still imagine them after the new final boss and the ending of FF7 Rebirth. On the plus side, Yuffie and Vincent could directly integrate more with Rocket Town,...
Because Rocket Town was originally visited before the City of the Ancients, some elements will have to change. Cid already knows that Rude shouldn’t be trusted, having witnessed Cloud fight him and the other Turks. Any specific interactions with Aerith might be removed, though Cloud could still imagine them after the new final boss and the ending of FF7 Rebirth. On the plus side, Yuffie and Vincent could directly integrate more with Rocket Town,...
- 11/28/2024
- by Kurtis Seid
- ScreenRant
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