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Looking to replicate the present-day Halloween franchise's (albeit mixed) success, Universal and Blumhouse splashed out $400 million on the rights to The Exorcist and let David Gordon Green loose on what was planned as a new trilogy. But then the results for The Exorcist: Believer were more financially and critically horrifying than the film was scary, and Green opted to move on to pastures new. Still intent on making at least one more movie, the studio and production company have now turned to someone who has plenty of experience bringing successful scares to screens: Mike Flanagan.

The writer/director, who has been responsible for the big screen likes of Oculus, Before I Wake and Doctor Sleep and the Netflix terror titles The Haunting Of Hill House, Midnight Mass and The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among others, would reportedly be given free creative rein to do what he wants with The Exorcist: Deceiver,...

Zordon's power was put into perspective in Cosmic Fury, during the villains tried to create an inverse Z-Wave. Zordon's sacrifice created the Z-Wave to eradicate evil in the galaxy in Power Rangers in Space. Cosmic Fury confirmed Zordon did not really die in Power Rangers in Space.

Lord Zedds final form in Power Rangers is a reminder of how powerful Zordon really was. Although Lord Zedd was redeemed at the end of Power Rangers in Space, a different version of the character from before his redemption was brought back in Dino Fury. After making a couple of appearances in season 29, Zedd returned as the main villain in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Full of nostalgia and Mighty Morphin characters, Cosmic Fury was a love letter to the original show. In addition to Zedd and Billy, the show also featured an unusual cameo from Zordon.

Power Rangers Cosmic Furys ending saw a new version of the team,...

Isabela Merced shines in Turtles All the Way Down, her second John Green adaptation after Let It Snow. Both Turtles All the Way Down and Let It Snow received high critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and audiences alike. Turtles All the Way Down is the most well-received John Green adaptation, while Paper Towns remains the weakest.

While Isabela Merced's powerful performance in Turtles All the Way Down elevates the film, the movie also isn't the first time she's starred in a John Green book-to-screen adaptation. Penned by Green, the bestselling Turtles All the Way Down centers on Merced's Aza Holmes, a teenager living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ocd). More often than not, Aza obsesses over the idea of the human microbiome and other unseen organisms, which leads to intrusive thoughts about C. diff and other life-threatening diagnoses. However, managing her Ocd becomes complicated when Aza reunites with former pal...

The new week begins, and with it comes new Connections to solve. Today was a fairly quick win for us as many of the categories fell into things that we knew. There is one that may be a bit niche for some players, but if you grew up around witches like we did, it should be an easy one to add to the win column.

One of the best tips we can give you for any game of Connections is to take your time. There is no timer in this game so running through quickly can easily lose you the game. When you think you have a match of words, take a second and try to solve what the category would be before hitting Submit. This simple trick can help you save your mistakes for when you truly might need them.

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The Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics are a breath of fresh air for long-term fans. While the franchise has been long-established as a series meant for all ages, fans have been clamoring for a "darker" taker on the universe for years. The Boom! Studios comics offer that. Unfortunately, Power Rangers has a somewhat confusing multiverse, and the comics often have loose canonicity with the TV series. Most of the series' biggest events have happened in slightly different ways. However, this hasn't stopped many comics from being connected to the TV show.

The Boom! comics Power Rangers series have lots of connections to the TV show they are based on. The main book, Mighty Morphin, features the characters and powers from the original seasons of the show. However, plenty of one-shots, graphic novels, and story arcs have expanded beyond the series' earliest days. The comics' connections to the TV series can vary wildly.

Turtles All the Way Down earns the highest critical score for any John Green adaptation on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised the movie for its authentic Ocd portrayal, a delightful coming-of-age story, and a standout performance by Isabela Merced. Some critics noted tonal imbalance with the love story and mystery.

Max's Turtles All the Way Down earns the highest critical Rotten Tomatoes score of any TV show or film adapted from John Green's books. The new movie is based on Green's 2017 novel of the same name, which follows Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced), a 16-year-old struggling to navigate high school and relationships while living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ocd). The novel is often considered one of Green's best works, given how it raises awareness of mental health disorders with its authentic depiction of anxiety and Ocd. Hence, many readers wondered how the film adaptation would compare to the acclaimed novel.

According to Rotten Tomatoes,...

John Green's work captures the essence of teenage struggles while exploring themes of mental health and self-discovery. Green's adaptations, like Paper Towns and The Fault in Our Stars, have resonated with audiences worldwide, despite varying levels of acclaim. Looking for Alaska stands out as the best adaptation, depicting profound themes of grief, love, and youth in a powerful and emotional way.

The writing of John Green led to some of the most successful young adult novels ever, and he has received several acclaimed adaptations of his work for both film and television. From his debut, Looking for Alaska, to his latest novel, Turtles All the Way Down, Green captured the essence of what it meant to be a teenager and tackled the difficulties of growing up, mental health struggles, and the need to find meaning in life. A powerful and profound young adult writer, Greens work has resonated...

Former Collaborators Kendrick Lamar and Drake Continue to Target Each Other With A String of Diss Tracks. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s decade-long feud continued to gain steam this week after the former released the newest diss titled “6:16 In LA,” which also sampled Al Green’s 1972 classic, “What a Wonderful Thing Love Is.” While sampling other artists’ music doesn’t raise eyebrows, Lamar using Green’s 1972 classic in his track has led fans to unearth the soul singer’s connection to Drake’s family.

The one-time collaborators Drake and Kendrick Lamar began to butt heads in 2013 after Lamar rapped on Big Sean’s track “Control” and called out multiple artists, including Drake by name.

While Drake didn’t officially respond to Lamar’s track, his 2013 song “The Language” was rumored to be targeted at the rapper. However, Drake’s camp denied the claim and even praised...

Captain America: Brave New World director Julius Onah teases Sam Wilson's "coming-out show," but reminds the fans that the new Cap "is a guy who can bleed." Get ready for action-packed scenes as Sam Wilson, a man without superpowers, is at odds with the President of the United States and The Leader. Brave New World opens on Valentine's Day 2025.

Anthony Mackie is ready to take his version of Captain America to the next level, but he is still "a guy who can bleed." After starring alongside fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe alum Sebastian Stan in their The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) Disney+ series, Mackie is taking up the mantle and Vibranium shield of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) on the big screen for the very first time in 2025s Captain America: Brave New World. And the new Cap, Sam Wilson, will be up against the President of the United States...

The next Exorcist movie may have found its director. Filmmaker Mike Flanagan, who is best known for his work in the horror genre, is in talks to helm The Exorcist: Deceiver for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures.

Per Deadline, Flanagan would be stepping in for David Gordon Green, who exited Deceiver back in January. The sequel to 2023's The Exorcist: Believer was originally scheduled to hit theaters on Apr. 18, 2025, but was removed from Universal's release schedule when Green stepped down from the project. At this time, it's unclear if Flanagan's deal would also include an option to direct the final installment in Universal and Blumhouse's Exorcist reboot trilogy, which was first reported back in July 2021.

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It seems that a new The Exorcist movie is in the works and no, Russell Crowe is not attached to play the priest who will be doing the exorcising in the movie. But, the upcoming Blumhouse and Universal horror film has seemingly found its director after David Gordon Green, who directed last year’s reboot film The Exorcist: Believer, left the project altogether. As things stand now, renowned genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie, and based on his earlier work, this might be a hit for the two studios.

Not much is known about the project, as it is still in the early production phases, but we know that the two companies plan to make two additional films, completing the sequel (reboot) trilogy. In fact, Green’s The Exorcist: Deceiver was supposed to come out on April 18, 2025, but after Green’s exit, the movie was postponed indefinitely.

Recent comments from producer Jason Blum suggested that a retool was in order when last years The Exorcist: Believer wasnt as successful as Blumhouse and Universal hoped. That certainly seems to be the case, as Deadline is reporting that Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie. Director David Gordon Green was initially on board to direct an entire trilogy of new movies in the franchise, with The Exorcist: Believer intended to be only the first film in that three-film sequel series. Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, The Exorcist: Deceiver was delayed when Green left the project. If talks come to fruition, Flanagan will take over, likely steering the franchise in a new direction.

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One of last fall’s biggest flops was David Gordon Greene’s limp attempt to revive the “Exorcist” franchise for Blumhouse and Universal. “The Exorcist: Believer” was met with intense pans and a worldwide gross of $137 million. That number may not sound so bad at first until you remember that the rights to the franchise alone cost $400 million. While there have been several sequels (plus a double-prequel) to “The Exorcist” since the groundbreaking original that won Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound (plus seven other nominations including Best Picture), this was the first one to bring Ellen Burstyn back into the world of ancient evils and demonic possession.

Green’s departure from the series was announced in January, and current horror mainstay Mike Flanagan is looking like he will step in, as per a report in Deadline.

Flanagan has adapted two Stephen King...

Friends' iconic episodes are timeless, hilarious, and filled with memorable moments that showcase the brilliance of the beloved sitcom. The best Friends episodes feature emotional storylines, iconic comedy, and standout performances that have solidified its place in TV history. Every episode reveals the relatable nature and significance of Friends, with fans globally still connecting to its characters and storylines today.

With over 200 episodes spread across 10 seasons, the best Friends episodes deliver outstanding, hilarious, and timeless stories that show why the series was so popular. The sitcom stands as one of television's most popular, binge-worthy sitcoms, and the extent to which it gripped the worldwide cultural zeitgeist when it first aired in the 1990s and 2000s cannot be overstated. Not even the passage of time seems to affect the significance and relatable nature of Friends, with the recent reunion episode only revitalizing things even further. To this day, people are re-watching Friends,...

Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist film after David Gordon Green stepped away. The latest installment poorly received, resulting in Green exiting the franchise despite plans for a revived trilogy. Flanagan's involvement and direction for The Exorcist: Deceiver is still uncertain, but his horror credentials make him seem like the perfect candidate.

Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next installment of The Exorcist franchise, possibly The Exorcist: Deceiver, following Believer director David Gordon Green stepping away from the series. The latest installment in the supernatural horror franchise was poorly received, earning universally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. Following this, Green exited the franchise, even though two more movies had been planned for the in-development revival trilogy.

Now, Deadline reports that Flanagan is in talks to direct the forthcoming The Exorcist: Deceiver, helping Universal and Blumhouse's fulfill plans for a new trilogy. It's...

Turtles All The Way Down, adapted from John Green’s best-selling novel, is finally coming to UK TV screens this month.

John Green’s book The Fault In Our Stars and its film adaptation was a huge teen phenomenon and, in all honesty, it broke my heart too at the ripe age of 23. Green’s other books, Paper Towns and Looking For Alaska have also since been adapted for screens big and small.

The latest adaptation is Turtles All The Way Down, which has just premiered on Max in the US. So far, there hasn’t been a UK release date for the film, but we’ve just received some good news in our inbox. The film, directed by Hannah Marks, will be released on Sky Cinema on the 26th May.

Here’s a synopsis: It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying…trying to be a good daughter,...

Universal Pictures and Peacock forked over an amount somewhere in the range of $400 million to acquire the rights to distribute a trilogy of sequels to the 1973 classic The Exorcist, which we’re going to another collaboration between Blumhouse Productions and director David Gordon Green (who recently delivered a trilogy of Halloween sequels), they were definitely expecting the first entry in the new trilogy to go over better with audiences than The Exorcist: Believer did when it was released last October. (You can read our 4/10 review Here.) The box office numbers were okay, the movie pulled in $137 million on a $30 million budget, but Universal was hoping for a lot better than “okay,” and viewer reactions were largely negative. Soon after the release of Believer, we heard that Universal and Blumhouse still intended to carry out the trilogy, but the follow-ups would be reworked – and Green had left the project. Now it...

Following the exit of David Gordon Green, Doctor Sleep and The Haunting Of Hill House director Mike Flanagan is in talks to make the next Exorcist.

Horror specialist Mike Flanagan – director of The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and TV’s The Fall Of The House Of Usher, among other things – could be about to direct the next film in the Exorcist franchise.

The report, courtesy of Deadline, comes in the wake of the icy reception to 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, intended to be the first part of a trilogy directed by David Gordon Green. After that film’s critical and financial disappointment, Green announced his departure from the franchise in January, and Blumhouse boss Jason Blum hinted that a future sequel would take a somewhat different approach.

“We are definitely going to make another Exorcist movie,” Blum said in March, “but I wanted more time to figure out what it would be.

Mike Flanagan, known for hit horror shows and films, may be directing the next Exorcist film. Blumhouse and Universal hope Flanagan can save the franchise after a recent critical flop. The Exorcist: Deceiver release has been delayed after the previous director's departure.

News came on May 1, 2024, that Mike Flanagan was joining the production of the indie horror film Shelby Oaks as an executive producer, and now word has come that he is also in talks to direct the next Exorcist film for Blumhouse and Universal. Flanagan is the writer/director behind the Stephen King adaptations of Geralds Game and Doctor Sleep, as well as the creator behind the Netflix hits The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and The Fall of the House of Usher. He helmed the limited series masterpiece, Midnight Mass, and his current film, The Life of Chuck, (another Stephen King adaptation), wrapped filming...

Recent comments from producer Jason Blum suggested that a retool was in order when last year’s The Exorcist: Believer wasn’t as successful as Blumhouse and Universal hoped. That certainly seems to be the case, as Deadline reports tonight that Mike Flanagan is in talks to direct the next Exorcist movie.

Director David Gordon Green was initially on board to direct an entire trilogy of new movies in the franchise, with The Exorcist: Believer intended to be only the first film in that three-film sequel series. Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver was delayed when Green left the project.

If talks come to fruition, Flanagan will take over, likely steering the franchise in a new direction.

The first film in the trilogy was released theatrically on October 13, 2023, with Leslie Odom Jr. starring alongside a returning Ellen Burstyn from the original classic.

In Believer, “Since...

Renowned genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck) is in talks to direct the next Exorcist film for Blumhouse and Universal Pictures, sources have confirmed to Deadline.

Uni and Blumhouse declined comment. Should a deal make, Flanagan would take over the reins from David Gordon Green, who exited the rebooted franchise back in January. Universal and Blumhouse bought rights to The Exorcist from Morgan Creek back in July 2021 for $400M, and while the plan at that point was for at least three new films to be made, it’s unclear whether Flanagan would be on for more than one.

Starring Leslie Odom Jr. as well as franchise veteran Ellen Burstyn, trilogy launcher The Exorcist: Believer fell beneath expectations when it opened to a soft $26.4M domestic last October, going on to gross $65.5M U.S./Canada, $136.2M WW.

Originally set to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, sequel The Exorcist: Deceiver...

Spoilers are ahead for Turtles All the Way Down.

Discussions of the main character's experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ocd) and intrusive thoughts. Unrelated, discussion of a character's apparent death by suicide.

The movie and book take different approaches to Aza's Ocd symptoms and management. Mychal's role in the movie adaptation of Turtles All the Way Down is smaller, with Daisy's character taking center stage. The movie shifts focus to Aza and Davis' past and shared grief.

Based on the bestselling young adult (YA) novel of the same name, Max's Turtles All the Way Down makes some significant changes to John Green's book. The film still centers on Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced), a teenager who is navigating the difficult symptoms of her obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ocd). Green, who has mentioned his own experiences with Ocd, is careful to note that the anxiety disorder can manifest in many different ways. Aza's experience isn't a monolith; generally,...

As a film star, Ryan Gosling is the recipient of multiple titles, such as Gangster Squad and Drive. Even so, the actor, 43, has not yet made an appearance in the superhero genre, despite having received a few role offers from Marvel and DC Studios.

Have you ever been astounded by the fortunate decisions that Hollywood’s best actors make to shape their careers? Consider the Barbie star, a strategic mastermind, when it comes to career-defining decisions. The actor made an especially wise decision when he graciously stepped aside from donning the character of Green Lantern in Martin Campbell’s 2011 flick.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy (2024)

This very role in Green Lantern, which Ryan Reynolds embraced with open arms, almost dimmed the vibrant light of his acting career.

Ryan Gosling’s Smart Move: The Impact of Saying No to Green Lantern

Ryan Gosling does not seem to...

Romantic drama "Turtles All the Way Down" brings to life Aza Holmes' struggle with Ocd and budding romance. Isabela Merced shines as Aza, with Cree Cicchino's Daisy adding heart to the film's coming-of-age story. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and mental health, offering a compelling and emotional journey.

Directed by Hannah Marks (Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency), Turtles All the Way Down adapts John Green's bestselling 2017 young adult novel of the same name. Like Green's other works, which include books-turned-movies like The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down is a romantic drama. Both the film and novel center on Aza Holmes, a 16-year-old character who is still learning to live with obsessive-compulsive disorder (Ocd). In particular, Aza finds it difficult to navigate her obsessive thinking inescapable thought spirals that are often triggered by thoughts of microorganisms or germs.

...[Aza and Davis] are instantly drawn back into each other's orbit.

Since his first novel released in 2005, author John Green has demonstrated a passion for making teenagers feel seen and valued for all of their complexities. Never underestimating their intelligence, Green has been penning philosophical, wildly eloquent youths for nearly twenty years, and Turtles All the Way Down is but his latest successful YA novel and latest batch of loveable teens to be adapted for the silver screen. Helmed beautifully by director Hannah Marks and rewritten for the screen by Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, Turtles All the Way Down explores one teen's (Isabela Merced) experience navigating high school with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Ocd). As she tries to forge her own path while wrestling with her fears of the world around her, Aza learns that while her illness will always be a part of her, the love that her friends and family have for her is just as enduring.

“Turtles All the Way Down” was always going to be a tricky movie to get right. Based on a popular, well-reviewed 2017 book of the same name by YA maestro John Green, the story follows Aza (Isabela Merced) a girl with sometimes-crippling Ocd — in addition to regular Being a Teen problems. It’s a beautiful story, but not one that necessarily screams blockbuster.

Green himself — who oversaw adaptions of his work like “Paper Towns” and “Looking for Alaska” and serves as an EP on “Turtles” — was hesitant about selling the rights to adapt it, he recalled to IndieWire.

“It was hard for me to imagine that a good movie could be made from the book,” Green said. “Also, Hollywood has a long history of depicting Ocd terribly. But because the producers were people I had such confidence in, I felt like we could at least give it a shot.”

Also helping his confidence?...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Green Arrow #11!

Green Arrow's origins are intertwined with his greatest enemy, Malcolm Merlyn. Merlyn trained Oliver Queen in archery, leading to a deep-seated rivalry. Merlyn's desire to pass on his legacy to Ollie adds new depth to their ongoing conflict.

Green Arrow is one of the greatest archers in the DC Universe, and it seems that DC just revealed a major link between his years of archery training and his greatest enemy. While Malcolm Merlyn has always been one of Oliver's biggest rivals, it seems that once upon a time, Merlyn was also one of Oliver's first teachers.

The surprising history between Green Arrow and Merlyn is revealed in Green Arrow #11 by Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaakse, and Phil Hester. This story reveals that Merlyn had a major hand in teaching Oliver Queen about archery after Ollie returned from Starfish Island. This completely recontextualizes the rivalry...

Turtles All the Way Down tackles Ocd creatively and respectfully. The film's relationships lack depth, but Aza's friendship with Daisy stands out. Isabela Merced shines in the film, portraying Aza's struggles with sincerity.

Ten years ago, John Green's The Fault in Our Stars was both a literary and box office sensation, sparking a wave of film and television projects inspired by the author's books. The fervor surrounding the author has calmed over the years, but there's still interest in Green's take on coming-of-age stories, which brings us to Max's new adaptation of Turtles All the Way Down. Based on his 2017 book of the same name, the Hannah Marks-directed movie arrives with far less fanfare than The Fault in Our Stars did, but I wouldn't discount it entirely.

6/10 ProsThe film is quirky, with a strong performance from Isabela MercedThe relationship between Aza and Daisy grounds the filmTurtles...

Lili Reinhart and Jack Martin aren’t seen together that often, but they made a rare public appearance while attending a screening over the weekend!

The cute couple posed for a photo while attending an advanced screening of the Max film Turtles All The Way Down on Saturday (April 27) at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Lili and Jack joined other special guests including Kirsten Dunst and Bailee Madison.

Turtles cast members Isabela Merced, Felix Mallard, Cree, and Maliq Johnson, director Hannah Marks, and best-selling author and executive producer John Green were also in attendance!

The movie, based on Green‘s book, tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes. It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis,...

The national tour of ‘Clue: A New Comedy’ remixes the classic murder mystery with farcical physical comedy and impassioned old-fashioned sensibilities.

“It’s all part of the game.”

There’s a strong relationship between mischievous murder mysteries and the horror genre. Murder mysteries inherently hinge upon death – it’s baked into the name – so it’s not surprising that horror has embraced this secretive subgenre and really emphasized the murder in murder mysteries. Murder mysteries have been popular in pop culture for nearly a century. However, there’s been a recent renaissance on this front with playful films like Knives Out, A Haunting in Venice, Bodies Bodies Bodies, the Scream franchise, and the prominence of the true-crime genre and armchair detectives. That being said, an underrated and evergreen source of murder mystery hijinks that’s entertained audiences for 75 years is Hasbro and Parker Brothers’ Clue.

Clue has experienced many permutations over the years,...

The X-Men have finally come back home to the MCU after the acquisition of Fox Studios by Disney. The characters will be making their official MCU debut with the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine, which sees Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and a whole bunch of other actors crossing over to the franchise.

The MCU has also reportedly begun work on making an X-Men film. An industry insider recently reported that the studio was looking for writers who could balance comedy and drama. The report also mentioned that the new films would focus more on the female mutants. While previous female-centered Marvel films have not worked for the franchise, it might just be the best foot forward with the X-Men.

Marvel’s Live-Action X-Men To Focus More On Female Mutants A still from X-Men (2000)

The X-Men films by Fox Studios have had an enduring legacy. The franchise began with...

Seth Green will return as Mitch Miller in That '90s Show season 2, and his appearance sets up another cameo. Mitch's return hinges on Eric showing up, ensuring a hilarious reunion between the two rivals. The spinoff could brilliantly repeat a That '70s Show episode with Eric and Mitch as grown-ups this time around.

An original star from That '70s Show is reprising their role for That '90s Show season 2, but the actor's return can't work without another huge cameo. That '90s Show made its debut in January 2023, picking up 15 years after the original series and following Eric and Donna's daughter, Leia, as she spends the summer at Point Place. That '90s Show season 2 promises to continue her adventures at her grandparents' house when it debuts this summer. And while a couple notable That '70s Show stars won't appear in the coming episodes, one unexpected original actor is making a comeback.

Reminiscing about the glory days of youth? Don’t. Bestselling author John Green — whose work has spawned a legion of big- and small-screen adaptations — certainly doesn’t. In Green’s stories, teenagehood is hard enough (and then some) as his beloved characters go through puberty, prom, and first love in tandem with far bigger worries ranging from cancer to obsessive compulsive disorder. People go missing, people aren’t ever found, people die.

It’s not exactly the stuff of popcorn entertainment, but Green’s stories always place a premium on the viewpoint of the kids who experience them and the youngsters who observe them. Being a teenager? It’s not for the faint of heart. Being a Green teen? Well, at least someone is treating you like an adult.

The latest Green adaptation, “Turtles All the Way Down,” offers yet another sterling example of that mindset and the power of it.

Two things are certain. The My Hero Academia manga and anime successfully adapted the superhero formula from Western comics and created a truly brilliant Japanese superhero work. In the West, The Boys comic book and series successfully inverted the superhero genre and created a brilliant series that showed us the dark side of superheroism. Now, it seems that we have also gotten an anime answer to The Boys, as the Go! Go! Loser Ranger! anime is slowly becoming a hit of the Spring 2024 anime season.

The series premiered on April 7, 2024, and can be seen on Disney+ and Hulu in the West. Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is not as violent as The Boys, but it brings us an interesting story and we think that it is definitely worth your time.

The original manga series by Negi Haruba, who also wrote the popular The Quintessential Quintuplets series, has been published since 2021, and...

With Power Rangers Cosmic Fury serving as the end of the series' ongoing, original continuity and there being no officially announced plans for what's next, the future of Power Rangers is currently up in the air. While fans eagerly await the next evolution of this timeless franchise, the key to keeping them hooked could be to look to the past.

The 2023 special Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Once & Always brought together the majority of the cast for a new, more adult-oriented story. "Once and Always" was a fantastic reunion for the Mighty Morphin cast, but other Power Rangers teams deserve their own specials. These are the ten seasons of Power Rangers that most deserve the chance to return one last time.

Power Rangers Time Force Was Supposed to Have a Reunion Movie Close The cast of Power Rangers Time Force was promised a reunion movie but instead only got to...

Young Justice, ever since it first started airing on television, was hailed for its expansive worldbuilding, and for the inclusion of diverse stories across a range of characters that pulled from every aspect of the DC Universe. Continuing that tradition, it seems that Young Justice has added yet another corner of the universe into its canon, one that belongs to a shortlived CG series, belonging to one of DC’s most powerful heroes.

Green Lantern: The Animated Series

Green Lantern: The Animated Series was a CG animated TV series, lauded as Bruce Timm’s return to television after Justice League Unlimited. The show was unfortunately canceled due to bad toy sales, just like Young Justice. The show was also canceled for failing to capitalize on the Green Lantern film, which flopped horribly in theatres and was panned by critics and audiences alike.

Young Justice brought back key characters from Green Lantern...

Director David Gordon Green explains how he got Bob Odenkirk's cameo in Halloween Kills through a creative Google search. Odenkirk's cameo pays tribute to the original Halloween film and adds an Easter egg for eagle-eyed viewers to spot. Despite mixed reviews, the Halloween Kills cameo adds a fun element to the film and showcases Green's appreciation for the series.

Halloween Kills director David Gordon Green explains how his film's Bob Odenkirk cameo came to be. Green and co-writer Danny McBride revived the long-running slasher franchise with 2018's Halloween, a direct sequel to John Carpenter's 1978 original that established a whole new chronology for the Halloween movies. He followed this up with Halloween Kills in 2021 and Halloween Ends in 2022. Halloween Kills picks up right where the previous film left off and the tease that Michael remained alive at the end of the first is confirmed with the bloody path he carves through the second.

Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”

A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.

The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.

Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:

The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...

Netflix has won the streaming wars, but of course, that doesn't mean it's perfect. One of the popular dings against the streamer is that many of its original productions share a similar flattened, brightly lit aesthetic -- a "Netflix look" that, fairly or not, can sometimes seem like an edict passed on to storytellers from the top down to make their shows and movies look a certain way. Naturally, this doesn't apply to every show, but if you watch enough of them, you'll start to see patterns emerge.

Thankfully, Steven Zaillian's "Ripley," a new take on Patricia Highsmith's famous con man story, is about as far from that typical "Netflix look" as you can get. Legendary cinematographer Robert Elswit imbues this show with a palpable style and personality, constantly playing with light and shadow and delivering spectacular results.

While Anthony Minghella's 1999 classic "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is full of beautiful sun-dappled colors,...

Going to the theater is different from it used to be. Back in my day, going to the cinema meant purchasing an overpriced ticket and concessions, then experiencing a film alongside a group of strangers in silence with occasional outbursts of laughter or surprise. Today, boutique theaters double as restaurants for outrageously priced pub-style food, with beer, wine, and cocktails to get you sauced for the evening’s feature presentation. Some people enjoy this kind of atmosphere. However, Danny McBride thinks serving food and drinks in cinemas is absurd, and he has an idea about improving the theater-going experience – marijuana!

Speaking with GQ magazine, Danny McBride said, “I hate it, I can’t stand it,” about serving dinner and drinks in the middle of a movie. “I also don’t think it makes sense to combine booze with movies. You’re going to have to piss. Doesn’t alcohol make...

Seal the vents and watch the monitors because Patton Oswalt, Debra Wilson, Phil Lamarr, and Wayne Knight are getting sus for CBS Studios‘ Among Us animated series.

In the adaptation of the wildly popular social deception game, Patton Oswalt is the voice of White, a contest winner who abides by the mantra of no trauma, no drama. Oswalt’s White would instead leave the heavy lifting to others and believes wealth can be a personality trait.

Debra Wilson voices Yellow, also known as Ship Cook #1. Indignant, opinionated, and a relentless prankster, Yellow’s pleasure is making pizza and sharing a slice with their best friend, Brown (Lamarr).

Phil Lamarr voices Brown, also known as Ship Cook #2. Unlike Yellow, Brown is chill, supportive, and accountable. Brown is a pizza enthusiast and a fan of Yellow’s shenanigans.

Wayne Knight voices Lime, the ship’s Engineer. Lime is a doomsday prepper and...

WWE was in New York for a show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn this week. One WWE superstar wanted to have fun while in New York and headed to Broadway for a show. However, before the show, she stopped at a bar for drinks. This is when Chelsea Green said the bar kicked her out because they thought she was an escort.

Here is what Green said happened to her in New York.

The Plaza’s Champagne Bar Kicks Out WWE’s Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green is a professional wrestler signed with WWE. Green is the wife of long-time WWE superstar Zack Ryder, who has left the company. However, now, Chelsea is making her name in WWE after getting her start in Tna Wrestling. While she works for the biggest wrestling company in the world, some people might not know who she is. This includes employees and management at...

Friday is the best day and Connections is the best daily game. Today has a great selection of categories that might trip up some veteran players. Mixing niche topics and clever word-play is one of Connections biggest strengths and the thing that has us coming back day after day.

After the incredibly fun emoji gameplay of the April 1 Connections, it feels like the game could branch into so many different styles. Perhaps movie logos where you must find the actor connection, or instead of categories use music artists and the boxes are filled with song titles. There's an endless possibility of gameplay options with the Connections brand and we would play them all.

Related 10 Best Connections Tips, Tricks, & Strategies Four categories with four words each sounds simple, but the daily challenge of the Connections game can prove difficult without a few tips to help. Today's Connections Category Hints April 5 #298

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Danny McBride and friend David Gordon Green were sitting around Rough House Pictures in South Carolina and spitballing about about improvements they might make to the movie-going experience.

In a GQ interview, McBride revealed he hates the modern-theater-that-serves-dinner trend. “I hate it, I can’t stand it,” he said. “I also don’t think it makes sense to combine booze with movies. You’re going to have to piss. Doesn’t alcohol make you want to get up and get loose? You don’t want to sit there, drink beer, and just be quiet. I would have no interest in going to see a movie and just pounding IPAs. Just f**king falling asleep.”

Ah, but there is an alternative vision to that.

Weed and movies “go together f**king perfectly,” said McBride. The friends have talked about the concept of opening a theater...

Danny McBride has a bone to pick with movie theaters. With the popularization of theaters that now serve dinner and drinks in the middle of a movie, the “Eastbound & Down” and “Pineapple Express” comedian recently told GQ magazine that he is staunchly against the trend.

“I hate it, I can’t stand it,” McBride said while addressing the theaters-that-serves-dinner trend. “I also don’t think it makes sense to combine booze with movies. You’re going to have to piss. Doesn’t alcohol make you want to get up and get loose? You don’t want to sit there, drink beer, and just be quiet. I would have no interest in going to see a movie and just pounding IPAs. Just fucking falling asleep.”

A better idea, according to McBride, would-be movie theaters that offer marijuana and allow patrons to smoke pot. Movies and weed “go together fucking perfectly,” he said.

Poison Ivy #21 unveils Ivy's original form - a captivating blend of radiant colors and a tree-like silhouette. Wilson's revamped origin story delves deeper into Pamela's transformation into Poison Ivy, revealing it occurred before she acquired her powers. Wilson's character-driven storyline promises more visually captivating forms for Ivy, with a darker arc looming ahead.

Warning: Potential Spoilers for Poison Ivy #21!Thanks to Poison Ivy’s plant-based powers and the various storylines she's appeared in, the Gotham Siren has enjoyed one of the most ever-evolving character designs in DC Comics. From depictions that cast her as a bombshell redhead with a penchant for green to those that lean towards a form that is more plant than human, her appearance has varied greatly over the years. However, the unveiling of Poison Ivy’s original form may just be her most captivating yet.

Ivy emits a radiant glow from within, surrounded by vivid colors.

The sixth adaptation of John Green's novels is officially only a month away. Turtles All the Way Down is set to premiere on Max on May 2 and a new trailer offers a preview of Isabela Merced's journey of mystery, romance, and plenty of angst. Hailing from director Hannah Marks, the young adult film tackles anxiety through the eyes of Aza Holmes as she navigates the many invasive thoughts that she can't control. New Line Cinema and Temple Hill collaborated for the adaptation of the novel, which Green has described as deeply personal to his experiences growing up.

John Green‘s next screen adaptation is almost here as the film Turtles All the Way Down eyes a streaming debut on Max for Thursday, May 2. Based on Green’s novel of the same name, Turtles All the Way Down will be led by Isabela Merced, who was recently cast in the highly-anticipated second season of The Last of Us. Merced will portray a 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes, who battles with anxiety in this latest tale from the popular author as seen in the newly-released trailer, above. (Credit: Courtesy of Max) While it’s not easy being Aza, she’s trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student as she navigates the endless barrage of invasive and obsessive thoughts she cannot seem to control. When she reconnects with her childhood crush, Davis (Ginny & Georgia‘s Felix Mallard), Aza is confronted with questions about her potential for love,...

Max said Wednesday that its adaptation of John Green’s bestseller Turtles All the Way Down, from director Hannah Marks (Don’t Make Me Go), has been slated for release on Thursday, May 2.

Check out a trailer above.

Hailing from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill, Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying … trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis (Felix Mallard), her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship and hope.

Also starring Maliq Johnson, Cree, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes and J. Smith-Cameron, the film was written by the This Is Us duo of Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker,...

The latest John Green book to get the adaptation treatment is 2017’s “Turtles All the Way Down,” his follow-up to worldwide smash “The Fault in Our Stars.”

“Turtles All the Way Down,” per a press release, “tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced).” It continues, “It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.”

Interestingly, this description doesn’t mention a key aspect of the book — a hunt for a reclusive billionaire — so time will tell how much the film adaptation plays with the source material. The YA book drew praise upon release for its frank...