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Sam Raimi's 2004 film "Spider-Man 2" is still, even after a two-decade glut of superhero media, considered one of the best of the genre. Raimi found the perfect balance between character and comedy, between camp and sincerity. It's silly and fun, but melodramatic in a satisfying fashion. And it contains much of Raimi's signature filmmaking style, with swirling cameras, quick edits, and cartoonish reaction faces. His 2002 "Spider-Man" wasn't mature or polished. "Spider-Man 2" is a head and shoulders above it. We won't get into "Spider-Man 3" here, nor the Marvel-produced Spider-Man movie, which did indeed have Tobey Maguire.

Their respective strengths and weaknesses aside, Raimi's Spider-Man movies were proof to Hollywood that superheroes were finally bankable. Special effects had finally advanced to the point where Marvel hero shenanigans could look reasonably realistic, and a new generation of filmmakers swarmed into the space. The Marvel Cinematic Universe launched with "Iron Man...

The Undertaker made his debut in WWE in 1990 as the mortician figure who was the mystery partner of The Million Dollar Man, Ted Dibiase. The night marked the start of what became one of the greatest legacies in professional wrestling as Undertaker went on to become a worldwide-renowned figure.

In his illustrious WWE career, The Demon from Death Valley has battled some of the greatest in-ring performers of all time. The right at the top is none other than Shawn Michaels, with whom he had produced countless stellar matches. However, there was a time when Taker despised the very sight of The Heartbreak Kid back in the day.

How was The Undertaker’s relationship with Shawn Michaels back in their prime? The Undertaker & Shawn Michaels in their match at WrestleMania 25/ Credits: WWE.com

In an appearance on Breaking Kayfabe, The Undertaker reflected back on his relationship with Shawn Michaels during their time as active competitors.

Season One laid its cards on the table with a striking premise: Maggie and Negan, once mortal enemies, storm a decaying Manhattan to rescue Maggie’s son, Hershel. By the finale, Negan finds himself shackled as a political pawn under the Dama’s iron grip, while Maggie secures her boy’s safety at the cost of uneasy truces.

Season Two vaults directly into those tensions. Negan initially refuses the Dama’s offer to reclaim power, only to relent when the Croat’s threats extend to his hidden family. Across the river, Maggie bargains with the New Babylon forces—offering herself as collateral to keep Hershel alive.

This installment doubles down on its ambitions. Stretching to eight episodes, it carves out space for both lead characters to confront lingering grief and repressed guilt. New survivor enclaves—ranging from cultured zombie-brawlers to folk-ritual mystics—inject fresh oddities into familiar power plays.

In a franchise crowded with spin-offs,...

StarVaders arrived on Steam on April 30, 2025, from indie developer Pengonauts and publishers Playworks and Joystick Ventures. It combines three familiar elements—roguelike deckbuilding, grid-based tactics, and classic Space Invaders action—into a cohesive experience built around high-stakes decision making. You step into the cockpit of one of several customizable mechs, each powered by its own energy—or “Heat”—system, and guided by pilots whose personalities unfold between runs.

The goal is deceptively simple: repel descending alien forces before they overwhelm your last three defense rows and fill your Doom meter. Doom replaces a traditional health bar, and each hit injects unwanted “Junk” cards into your deck, forcing you to balance aggression with damage control. Chrono Tokens let you rewind time, redraw hands, or reroll shop offerings, adding a strategic safety net.

Where StarVaders really stands out is in how its systems interlock. Shaping your deck through card rewards and artifacts...

The inimitable Annie Potts plays the role of young Sheldon Cooper's (Iain Armitage) grandmother, Connie "Meemaw" Tucker, in the "Big Bang Theory" spin-off prequel "Young Sheldon." Because the older version of the character (June Squibb) is a fairly prominent presence on "The Big Bang Theory" and Potts therefore had ample material to draw from, one might assume that she studied Squibb's work on the original show quite faithfully in order to find out what Meemaw was made of.

However, Potts opted to go another route. She didn't take cues from Squibb's performance -- and, as it turns out, she had a very good reason for this decision. In a 2024 interview with Den of Geek, Potts revealed that she chose to ignore the "Big Bang Theory" version of Meemaw and focus instead on what "Young Sheldon" wanted to convey. Fortunately, she had more than just the scripts to go with,...

From the first moments in the Tokyo Residential Complex, The Hundred Line hooks you with its blend of routine life and sudden rupture. You’re introduced to Takumi Sakumo amid everyday chatter, only to have that calm shattered by an onslaught of alien “Invaders.”

Witnessing Takumi’s first Hemoanima transformation—part terror, part exhilaration—creates an emotional jolt that underlines every moment that follows. When he awakens at the Last Defense Academy, the looming 100‑day deadline becomes more than just a timer; it’s a constant reminder of what’s at risk.

Each day unfolds under a simple counter, and the game shifts smoothly between heartfelt dorm‑room exchanges and pulse‑racing battle sequences. Quiet scenes—like sharing a meal with classmates—feel earned because the narrative never lingers too long on exposition. Just when you settle into the academy’s daily rhythms, a major reveal or betrayal arrives, reminding...

The Last of Us will last at least one more season.

HBO has renewed the dystopian drama for Season 3, TVLine has learned. The renewal comes ahead of the show’s highly anticipated Season 2 premiere this Sunday at 9/8c. (Read Dave Nemetz’s review.)

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Since the end of Season 1, Mazin and Druckmann have publicly stated that they’d need...

Combat sports fans all over the world expected John Cena to use the ‘Dr of Thuganomics’ persona for his heel turn, but little did they know, Cena and Triple H had other plans.

Triple H’s reign has been full of surprises and John Cena’s heel turn was no exception. Fans expected Cena to have a new presentation and appearance after turning villain but he did the unexpected and turned evil in his same old babyface appearance.

Why didn’t WWE and John Cena choose to bring back his famous ‘Dr of Thuganomics’ persona?

When John Cena got his first breakthrough in the WWE and was called up to the promotion’s main roaster, he took on a new persona: Dr. Thuganomics. Cena dressed as a white rapper and often showcased his rapping skills before matches. He also had a penchant for backward baseball caps and jersey combos.

John...

In the manicured lanes of Grosse Pointe—a polished enclave on the fringes of Detroit—the series unfolds its tale of suburban secrets. A garden club, where every neatly trimmed hedge hides a concealed truth, becomes the unexpected arena for a murder mystery that prickles the conscience as much as it tickles the fancy.

The narrative oscillates between two distinct epochs: a present marked by the fallout of a clandestine crime and a flashback from six months prior that gradually exposes the characters’ concealed motives.

The inciting moment—a body quietly interred beneath a bed of roses—acts as a catalyst for a cascade of dramatic events. This initial hook invites viewers to examine the hidden fissures within a seemingly impeccable society, challenging assumptions and inviting both amusement and reflection.

Threads of Suspense: Unraveling the Narrative

The murder mystery plot in this series unfolds like a slow-burning enigma—a series...

Nicholas Hoult has been on a bit of a run of late. Having lost the role of Batman to fellow Brit Robert Pattinson in "The Batman," the actor will soon play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's upcoming "Superman" after having similarly lost the lead role to David Corenswet. Still, not getting to play Superman almost makes Hoult the perfect Lex Luthor, and it will certainly be interesting to see what the actor does as the Man of Steel's most famous foe. In the lead up to that high-profile role, however, Hoult has been raising his profile and demonstrating his range with a slew of 2024 films that range from animated comedies to searing crime dramas.

After appearing alongside Nicholas Cage in the anticlimactic "Renfield" in 2023, Hoult seemingly went into 2024 determined to keep his career afloat. He voiced Jon Arbuckle in "Garfield," then starred in Clint Eastwood's legal thriller "Juror #2,...

International Film Festival Rotterdam is opening with a homegrown Dutch film for the first time since 2018.

Writer-director Michiel ten Horn’sFabulaaims to combinegrittiness with magical realism to tell the story of asmall-time crook, played by Fedja van Huêt, star of Oscar- winning Dutch movie Character.

The setting is almost as important as the storyline, says ten Horn. He shot the film in Limburg, a province in the very muddy south of the Netherlands, close to the Belgian and German border. It is famous today as the birthplace of right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders.

“I am originally from there as well,...

We see Tim Allen’s character, Matt, again in Shifting Gears. Matt is a widowed classic car fanatic whose life takes a big turn when his estranged daughter Riley (Kat Dennings) returns during a messy divorce.

Their meeting serves as a springboard for examining generational conflict, with themes reminiscent of “The Prodigal Son.” Even though the premise is familiar, it is also steeped in unsolved emotional issues, setting the stage for an ideal clash.

The classic car shop represents Matt’s longing for a time gone by and shows how hard it is for him to stay in charge in a world that is changing quickly. The initial clash between traditional values and modern senses sets off tension in this case.

This setting becomes a battleground for ideas, which is a lot like bigger societal problems where old traditions and new rules meet. The mechanics of fixing an emotional injury...

In Walter Salles’ Oscar-shortlisted film I’m Still Here, set in 1970 at the height of Brazil’s military dictatorship, Fernanda Torres plays an extraordinary mother: Eunice Paiva, who was left to raise five children alone after the disappearance of her activist husband Rubens (played by Selton Mello). In the movie, as in life, however, Eunice refuses to be worn down by the scare tactics of the regime, mounting a campaign of defiance that would take up 25 years of the widow’s life before the authorities finally took responsibility for this historic crime and issued Ruben’s death certificate in 1996. The real Eunice never broke down, at least never in public. “Photographers wanted to take pictures of us looking sad, so we started a battle against the media,” explained her son Marcelo, who wrote the memoir that Salles’ film is based on. “The family of Rubens Paiva does not cry in front of the cameras.

Few anime tales today are as powerfully representative of how society changes as Solo Leveling. In the first season, we met Sung Jinwoo, an E-Rank hunter who grows up to become a powerful Necromancer. His rise to power is a metaphor for social mobility, reflecting the fights against systemic injustices in many countries today.

When Season 2 starts, with the tagline “Arise From the Shadow,” the stakes increase even more. Jinwoo has to deal with both danger from the outside and the moral problems that come with his growing power. This thematic shift makes you think about responsibility and privilege, aligning with current conversations about societal power relations.

The series reflects a larger trend in television that favors collaborative storylines over traditional hero archetypes as Jinwoo changes from being a lone wolf to a mentor. With a combination of exciting action and a critical look at societal norms, this evolution urges...

Naruto is one of the most popular shōnen in history, with a long legacy of popularizing the underdog trope within the genre, as Naruto Uzumaki became one of the most well known underdog characters in anime, but throughout Naruto: Shippuden, the titular hero became the strongest shinobi in the series and cemented his legacy as anything but an underdog, all thanks to powerscaling.

Unlike other shōnen, Naruto's focus between the original and sequel series shifted from telling the story of an underdog protagonist with a demon fox to the strongest shinobi in history thanks to the Nine-Tails' overpowered strength and his unrivaled willpower. Make no mistake, the Naruto in the original shōnen is the same character who appears in Shippuden, but the sequel series removed his status as an underdog quite early.

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One jaw-dropping, grin-inducing cosplay has just given the Hulk one of his best character mash-ups to date by combining the green giant with none other than Santa Claus. And yes, for those who didn’t know, Santa Claus does exist in the Marvel Universe—and he’s all kinds of badass.

It may even spark nostalgia for long-time Hulk fans, who will remember the time the Grey Hulk battled Santa in The Incredible Hulk #378...

Brent H (@bearded_tattooed_guy_in_ga on Instagram) is well-known in the cosplay community for his larger-than-life creations—literally. He has earned a reputation for bringing oversized characters to life, such as Rhino, Solomon Grundy, Sentinel, and, of course, the Hulk himself.

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However, this holiday season, Brent has taken his already epic Hulk cosplay to the next level by adding a Santa-inspired twist.

Vaishnavi Macdonald aka Geeta Vishwas Reveals Why Shaktimaan Season 2 Never Happened (Photo Credit – Instagram)

For 90s kids, Shaktimaan is not a show but an emotion. Apart from entertaining the audience with interesting plots and characters, the show also taught good values. It was a cult in Indian television history, and time and again, there had been speculations of the show’s season 2. Recently, Vaishnavi Macdonald made an interesting revelation that the second season was supposed to take off, but it never happened.

Mukesh Khanna produced the iconic Indian superhero show and played the titular character. His portrayal went down as one of the most legendary and popular characters in the history of Indian television. We have often seen him talking about the show and its influence on the audience. Even after so many years, he’s passionate about his creation, and now, he’s looking forward to bringing the character to the big screen.

With the Yellowstone series finale soon to air, star Luke Grimes recently threw some major shade at Kevin Costner after all of the controversy surrounding his exit from the fan-favorite show. So, what did Grimes have to say about his A-list former co-star?

Yellowstone: Series Finale Coming After Years Of Character Building

After many years and countless hours of investment from both the cast and crew, as well as millions of viewers, Yellowstone is about to conclude with its series finale. There may be a lot of spinoffs nowadays, and Taylor Sheridan has certainly expanded his Dutton family universe. However, the show that started it all will soon ride off into the sunset for good.

Many Yellowstone fans are torn heading into the series finale. As much as they have been watching this show and speculating on how it would ultimately conclude, thinking about it and having it finally...

In The Rule of Jenny Pen, Judge Stefan Mortensen (Geoffrey Rush) begins his journey in a world of order and power, governing his courtroom with the kind of intellectual precision that only a lifetime of legal experience can hone. The film begins with a striking scene in which Stefan collapses from a stroke in the middle of a vehement condemnation of a child predator.

It’s a tragic and ironic moment, as the man who formerly controlled the lives of others is abruptly deprived of his freedoms. While many films focus on the emotional aftermath of such a life-altering moment, James Ashcroft wastes no time putting Stefan in a new environment that will challenge his sense of control even more deeply.

Royale Pine Mews, Stefan’s assisted living facility, is introduced with the same icy sterility as a courtroom. The monotony of acoustic guitar singalongs and the dreary buzz of...

Solo Leveling’s “-ReAwakening-” film captures the tremendous intensity of one of anime’s most talked-about series. Set in a world where mysterious gates unlock doors to deadly realities, the story follows Sung Jinwoo, long regarded as the weakest hunter, who discovers an incredible power to grow stronger while all other hunters remain static.

This theatrical release is more than simply another anime film; it marks a watershed moment for the franchise. “-ReAwakening-” bridges the gap between the massively successful first season and the approaching second season, providing both a comprehensive retrospective and a tantalizing teaser of what’s to come. The film deftly condenses the whole first season into its opening act, making it unexpectedly accessible to newbies while providing diehard fans with a cinematic reinterpretation of familiar material.

What distinguishes this film is its distinct structure. Approximately 80 minutes are dedicated to reviewing the original season’s important moments,...

This article contains spoilers for "Wicked."

L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" stands as one of the most adapted novels ever published. As early as 1908 — practically the dawn of cinema — "Oz" was being translated to the screen, and the titular character of the Wizard of Oz has appeared in each of those adaptations. As such, the Wizard is a character who's been interpreted in a variety of ways, given that he's been portrayed by actors ranging from Richard Pryor, Jeffrey Tambor, Christopher Lloyd, Vincent D'Onofrio, and James Franco. When it comes to the portrayal of the Wizard in the new film version of "Wicked," two actors in particular leap to mind: Frank Morgan, who played the Wizard in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz," and Joel Grey, who played him in the original stage production of "Wicked."

When Jeff Goldblum was announced to be taking over the...

Shadow the Hedgehog is about to make his live-action debut, and the filmmakers behind Sonic 3 know why fans love the character so much. First appearing in Sonic Adventure 2 in 2001, Shadow has since become one of the most popular characters in the Sonic universe. From the games to the comics to the cartoons, Shadow has been a key figure in the franchise for over two decades now. Considering how successful and well-received the first Sonic the Hedgehog was, it was only a matter of time before Shadow made his way into the big screen.

Whereas the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie was relatively self-contained and tried to please both fans of the character and general audiences, the franchise has since embraced way more elements from the games. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 included Tails and Knuckles, the latter of whom has since received a spinoff series. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 also featured...

Paul Wesley requested Stefan Salvatore’s death on The Vampire Diaries and pushed for a darker character arc, including the Ripper transformation. (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Okay, hold up—The Vampire Diaries fans, brace yourselves. You thought Stefan Salvatore’s death was a shocker, right? Well, plot twist: it was Paul Wesley’s idea. Yep, you heard that right. The guy who played Stefan requested that his character die. Talk about owning your character’s fate.

Wesley spilled the tea during his recent Watch What Happens Live appearance, dropping the bombshell he was all in for Stefan’s tragic end. “Yes, he died. I was thrilled he died, and I had requested that he die,” Paul said, adding that it felt like the right way to wrap up Stefan’s storyline. “He did a lot of bad things, and I felt like he deserved death.” There is no sugarcoating here—Paul...

Warning: Some Spoilers lie ahead for Smile 2!

With the movie garnering even greater acclaim than its predecessor, Parker Finn explains why he made The Smiler more savage in Smile 2. Acting as a sequel to Finn's 2022 viral horror hit, the movie follows pop star Skye Riley, about to make a comeback tour after a near-fatal car accident a year before, as she inadvertently inherits the curse of the malevolent Smiler. She subsequently experiences a series of horrific events to test her sanity, namely the entity presenting itself as a variety of people with a haunting smile across its face.

In honor of the movie's release, Bloody Disgusting spoke with Finn to break down the development and expansion of the new horror franchise with Smile 2. When asked about whether The Smiler is more savage in the film because the entity is getting stronger or because of the more chaotic mind of Skye,...

Entries for the 2025 Oscar for best international feature are underway, and Screen is profiling each one on this page.

The 97th Academy Awards is set to take place on March 3, 2025 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

An international feature film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the US with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track and can include animated and documentary features.

Submitted films must have been released theatrically in their respective countries between November 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024. The deadline for submissions to the Academy is October 2.

A shortlist of 15 finalists is scheduled to...

Goku’s Saiyan armor and Yardrat outfits were revealed in the newest Sparking Zero trailer. They look absolutely clean and fans are loving them. Bandai Namco dropped the latest trailer during Gamescom 2024, which lasted just over a minute.

Though the trailer was short, it revealed some new elements fans will be seeing in the game. Without a shadow of a doubt, the Budokai Tenkaichi series has raised the bar as developers have worked on it for years. We can tell that after witnessing the demo gameplay clips alongside the trailers.

That is One Wish Come True for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Fans

Sparking Zero may not have confirmed some of those fancy suit-ups for the game, but we are getting some other ones worthy of admiration. The latest trailer has fans wanting the game to hit their screens now. That’s understandable after witnessing the short but sweet showcase.

When it comes to powerful characters in Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Super, Jiren The Grey stands uncontested. His strength is unparalleled and can even surpass the level of a God of Destruction. Besides, he is the only character who can match up against Belmod.

Jiren in his Super Full Power form in Dragon Ball Super | Credit: Toei Animation

Apart from his unparalleled strength, fans consider him an overpowered character in the series. From his effortless attacks to his composed demeanor, he establishes himself as a worthy and formidable opponent.

Although he’s powerful, the extent of his strength is immeasurable. Be it Energy Punch or Fatal Impact, he can take down every opponent with ease. His immeasurable strength, including his glare attacks, has led fans to speculate his strength is superior to Dojutsu in Naruto.

Jiren’s anomalous power in Dragon Ball

In Dragon Ball Super, written by Akira Toriyama,...

Dragon Ball characters aren’t simply a visual display that fans have adored over the years. It’s their voice that matters too. The upcoming Bandai Namco game just dropped a new trailer and its fine as far as the visuals are concerned.

But then there’s the voice that remains concerning for the fans. They highlighted that Cell and Gohan’s voices feel weird and are almost convinced that they have heard them in Kai. Kai was a remastered and recut version of the series that wasn’t really liked by fans.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Needs to Work on These Voices

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has already confirmed Cell will be in the roster. But then again, there wasn’t a dedicated ‘character‘ trailer for the character. Now there is one and we got to see a variety of transformations akin to how the last trailer featured Frieza’s.

Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer in the Jujutsu Kaisen series, holds both an immense amount of cursed energy as well as a catastrophic-level Cursed Technique. Though self-centered and confident in his extraordinary abilities, he becomes ruthless to foes but has a very soft spot for his friends and his students.

Saturo Gojo in his youth | Credit: MAPPAStudio

The widely popular sorcerer series Jujutsu Kaisen‘s creator, Gege Akutami, has long been trying to maintain a strict policy of projecting themselves onto their characters. Regardless of all their efforts in maintaining this separation, Gojo has managed to surpass even his creator by unintentionally becoming a reflection of the mangaka themselves.

Gege Akutami’s Principle on Character Creation

In a Q&a session that is compiled in the Jujutsu Kaisen Official fanbook via Tumblr, Gege Akutami stated, “I always keep it in my mind to avoid projecting myself to my characters.

One of the world's biggest theme parks, Universal Studios Hollywood, has announced the arrival of a new Hello Kitty caf, representing the latest in the popular kitten's store debuts across the U.S. and beyond.

Via X (formerly Twitter), Universal Studios Hollywood (Ush) has announced that a new Hello Kitty and Friends Caf and Sanrio Smile Shop will be coming to its Universal CityWalk location. No opening date has yet been revealed; however, the two new stores are expected to replace the Francesca's and Chick Chick Chicken locations. Readers can check out the announcement, teased "Coming Soon," below.

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Once upon a time, not too long ago, The Big Bang Theory was the apple of pop culture’s eye, parading its way into the hearts of millions like a band in a homecoming parade. Who among us hasn’t chuckled at the witty “Bazinga!” or hummed along to the endearing Soft Kitty tune?

Mayim Bialik, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, and Jim Parsons in The Big Bang Theory | CBS

Indeed, this show was no flash in the pan—it was a cultural juggernaut, gathering fans like a snowball rolling downhill, unstoppable in its prime. But as the accolades stacked up and the nerd herd led by Leonard, Sheldon, Rajesh, and Howard commandeered our screens, we really can’t help but wonder, when did the magic begin to unravel, and the laughter give way to weariness? Why does the very mention of The Big Bang Theory now seem to stir up more debates than devotees?...

Frank Murray and Frida Torresblanco have joined the production team of The Night Manager Season 2 via their nascent Hangtime International Pictures, with plans ramping up for the next instalment of the John le Carré adaptation.

Deadline revealed the launch of Hangtime in the run up to Cannes and The Night Manager is its first project. Pan’s Labyrinth and First Reformed vets Murray and Torresblanco will join the production team as co-execs.

Murray was brought on board the series by The Ink Factory co-founder and co-ceo Simon Cornwell and EP Stephen Garrett, Hangtime said.

Backed by an eight-figure investment out of New York, Hangtime is focusing on developing and producing U.S. and regional content with global appeal. The partners recently told us they will work on high-end, specialist and mainstream content across film, television, and documentaries in both English and Spanish.

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This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode. 3

The Acolyte's witches resemble the Fallanassi from Star Wars Legends, a reclusive all-female group of powerful Force-users. The Fallanassi use the Force in a unique way, referring to it as the "White Current" and mastering illusions and trickery. The Fallanassi have been brought into the Star Wars canon through various media, fitting well with The Acolyte's theme of emerging Force cults.

The Acolyte has many Star Wars viewers scratching their heads with its new Force cult of witches, but I think I know who they are - courtesy of Star Wars Legends. The Acolyte episode 3 stepped back 16 years to reveal mysterious events that took place on Brendok, a remote Outer Rim world visited by four Jedi. There, the Jedi discovered an as-yet-unnamed coven of witches.

The Acolyte broke an old Star Wars tradition that primarily explores the Force through the lens of Jedi and Sith.

Soumik's gritty edit elevates LexyKary's realistic Karlach cosplay to match the game's fiery animation. Realistic cosplays can be enhanced by skilled photo editors, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Attention to detail in Lexy's Karlach cosplay at Philly's Fan Expo brings the beloved character to life authentically.

Everyones favorite fiery tiefling has been shown plenty of love since Baldurs Gate 3 released (even if the developers rudely left her out of the games cover art). Karlach has seen plenty of well-done cosplays honoring her muscles and heated passion, but few manage to capture her raging as well as this one.

Reddit user LexyKary shared another snapshot of her Karlach cosplay, this time accompanied by an edit showing the tiefling going into a rage. The original photo, which Lexy had already shared online, shows Karlach in her signature raging stance: feet apart, knees bent, fists clenched, and screaming at the sky.

The upcoming second season of “The Night Manager” is adding three actors to its cast.

Variety has learned that Indira Varma, Paul Chahidi, and Hayley Squires have all joined the spy drama. They will appear alongside previously announced cast members Tom Hiddleston, who will reprise the role of Jonathan Pine from Season 1, as well as Diego Calva and Camila Morrone.

Exact character and plot details are being kept under wraps. Season 2 will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and outside of the UK globally on Prime Video.

Varma is repped by 42, Gersh, Principle Entertainment LA, and Schreck Rose. Chahidi is repped by Gordon and French. Squires is repped by B-Side Management and Entertainment 360.

Season 1 of “The Night Manager” is based on the John le Carré’s novel of the same name. The second season is said to be inspired by the characters from the novel.

Shueisha's new Character Remix series will compile relevant One Piece chapters for each Straw Hat chronologically. Volumes 1 and 2, focusing on Luffy, are set to release on July 4, 2024, with 580 pages each. While new content is unlikely, the series offers linear character backstories, potential easter eggs, and even hints to some of the series' mysteries.

One Piece is inevitably gearing up towards the final leg of its story and its newest series could allow old and new fans alike to enjoy the manga in a brand-new way. Shueisha's newest endeavor aims to compile every chapter relevant to each of the Straw Hats in individual volumes and it could be an excellent opportunity for fans to revisit each crew member's journey before One Piece's epic finale.

According to an announcement on X by One Piece's official account, Shueisha will be releasing a new re-edited version of One Piece's manga...

Immaculate, the Neon psychological horror film featuring rising star Sydney Sweeney, keeps garnering good reviews. Soon, fans will get to watch the recently released movie from the comfort of home as its digital release date gets confirmed.

Per WhenToStream on X (formerly Twitter), Immaculate will be available to rent or purchase online on Apr. 16, a little less than a month after debuting in theaters. Fans can watch the horror movie on various video-on-demand (VOD) platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV and Google. Immaculate is also expected to premiere on Hulu, though there's no confirmation on when it will appear on the streamer.

Immaculate (2024) Streaming: April 16, 2024 VOD/Digital - Sale/Rental#Immaculate Added to our streaming calendar: https://t.co/NajEYSbmWx — WhenToStream.com (@WhenToStream) April 10, 2024

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Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role as Jonathan Pine in two further series of The Night Manager, based on characters created by John Le Carre.

Back in 2018, The Night Manager was a huge hit for the BBC, winning 36 awards including two Emmys, a BAFTA and several Golden Globes.

Adapted from the 1993 novel by John Le Carre, the show followed Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston), the night manager of a high class hotel in Cairo, who is recruited by Angela Burr (Olivia Colman), the manager of a Foreign Office task force, to infiltrate the inner circle of sinister arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie).

It was a glossy, big budget production, and writer David Farr expertly crafted Le Carre’s twisty plot into six exhilarating hours of drama.

A second series was announced in 2020, but now the BBC has confirmed that two series have been commissioned and will be filmed back to back,...

Amazon and the BBC are teaming to revive the Emmy- and BAFTA-winning thriller The Night Manager, eight years after its initial run.

Tom Hiddleston will reprise his role in the show, which scored a two-season order from the BBC and Amazon’s Prime Video streaming platform. Series creator David Farr is also set to return as writer. Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, who starred in the first season, will also be executive producers.

The Ink Factory (The Little Drummer Girl, The Pigeon Tunnel) is producing The Night Manager in association with Character 7, Demarest Films and 127 Wall. The series is a co-production with Spain’s Nostromo Pictures. Georgi Banks-Davies (I Hate Suzie, Paper Girls) will direct all six episodes of season two.

“The first series of The Night Manager was one of the most creatively fulfilling projects I have ever worked on,” Hiddleston said in a statement. “The depth, range and complexity of Jonathan Pine was,...

Exclusive: One year ago we told you that a second season of John le Carré adaptation The Night Manager was quietly being developed under the codename Steelworks.

Now, Deadline can reveal that the BBC and new co-pro partner Amazon have gone big on a supercharged double-season order of the thriller, with Tom Hiddleston returning to lead, Hugh Laurie coming back as EP and with a new director in I Hate Suzie’s Georgi Banks-Davies. David Farr returns as writer and Stephen Garrett is showrunner.

The Night Manager Season 2 will begin filming later this year and will pick up with Hiddleston’s Jonathan Pine eight years after the explosive finale of Season 1, going beyond the original book, which was written by the celebrated British writer in 1993. Additional plot details are being kept under wraps and there is not yet confirmation as to whether EP Laurie’s Richard Roper, who was last...

HBO officially addresses Euphoria Season 3's status.

Production on the highly anticipated third season of HBO's Euphoria has hit an indefinite pause as creator Sam Levinson continues to finalize scripts. HBO has officially confirmed that despite rumors circulating on social media, the third season is not canceled and is still in the works. However, it's been confirmed to have a major, indefinite delay, with no indication when filming might begin. It was recently reported that filming was planned to start within the next couple of months.

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An HBO statement addressed to Entertainment Weekly read, "HBO and Sam Levinson remain dedicated to delivering an outstanding third season, In the meantime, we are allowing our sought-after cast members to explore other acting opportunities.

Tommen Baratheon: The Iron Throne makes Tommen a target, and the destruction of King's Landing or a Targaryen invasion could result in his death. Myrcella Baratheon: The Maggy the Frog prophecy suggests Myrcella's death is imminent, and it could happen in Dorne or King's Landing. Stannis Baratheon: Stannis is in a dangerous position in the North, and his fate could be either dying to the Boltons or to the Others.

The differences between HBO series and novels allow for some speculation on which Game of Thrones characters could perish in The Winds of Winter. George R.R. Martin's long-awaited sequel to his beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series has left fans waiting since the previous installment was released in July 2011. The TV adaptation has come and gone since, providing its version of how the tale might end. Based on the events of the final few seasons of Game of Thrones...

Spider-Verse writer team Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have joined the growing praise behind Coyote vs. Acme, whose future has gone from shelved to a possibly new lease on life in the span of a few days.

Lord and Miller joined fellow filmmakers like Brian Duffield and BenDavid Grabinski in rallying behind Coyote vs. Acme. On Nov. 15, 2023, Miller posted to X (formerly Twitter), "I saw Coyote Vs Acme and it’s delightful. Funny, charming, good physical comedy timing, with a surprising amount of heart. I hope several studios go after it so the world can see all the good work people did." Lord echoed this: "Coyote Vs Acme is wonderful. Dave Green nails it. Hilarious, smart existential and moving and makes this all-time character more relevant than ever.

"Shuttlepod One" was a pivotal episode in Star Trek: Enterprise. Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating performed a live table read of "Shuttlepod One" on their podcast, The Shuttlepod Show, to mark the episode's 20th anniversary. The episode's in-universe date is November 9, 2151, and it inspired a real-life friendship between actors Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating, who now host The Shuttlepod Show podcast. The podcast takes a deep dive into Star Trek and features notable guests from the franchise, with Trinneer and Keating reenacting scenes from "Shuttlepod One."

Star Trek: Enterprise stars Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating reenacted their classic episode "Shuttlepod One" on their podcast, The Shuttlepod Show. Written by Enterprise series creators Rick Berman and Brannon Braga, "Shuttlepod One" is one of the best episodes of the Star Trek prequel, and it was crucial in establishing the characters and friendship of Trinneer's Chief Engineer, Commander Trip Tucker, and Keating's Armory Officer,...

The new ending theme song for Attack on Titan's series finale has gone viral leading up to its release, quickly approaching Spy x Family's new opening theme in views on YouTube.

Japanese music production company Pony Canyon shared the song, titled "Itterasshai," by Ai Higuchi on its YouTube channel this week, with a music video serving as the anime's official outro for the show's final chapter. After just one day, the song saw over 1.3 million viewers tune in, making it one of the channel's most-viewed videos.

Spy x Family Code: White Debuts All-New Explosive Character Posters

The new video depicts fan-favorite secondary protagonist Mikasa Ackerman lying in a field as she reminisces on her lifelong friend, Eren Yeager and the freedom she and her comrades fought for throughout the show's events. As the final chapters capped off over a decade's worth of storytelling, the animated sequence made waves...

Spoilers for Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher finale ahead.

Some discussion of the series' gruesome deaths ahead.

Madeline Usher's association with Egyptian pharaohs and mythology aligns her with the story of Queen Twosret, an intriguing and lesser-known female ruler of Ancient Egypt. The portrayal of Roderick's farewell to Madeline, with references to Egyptian burial practices and the insertion of sapphires, serves as a symbolic rather than historically accurate moment in the series. Although Queen Twosret was not specifically associated with sapphires, the gem's symbolic connotations of wealth, protection, and yearning for eternal life provide a meaningful backdrop for Madeline's character arc.

At the end of Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher, Roderick sends Madeline off into with afterlife with sapphire eyes, claiming the gems belonged to the Egyptian Queen Twosret. Throughout the Mike Flanagan miniseries, Madeline Usher (Mary McDonnell/Willa Fitzgerald) is often...

Admiral Jameson's decision to provide weapons to both sides in a conflict violated the Prime Directive and led to four decades of civil war on Mordan IV, a worse outcome than Captain Kirk's decision in Star Trek: The Original Series. The consequences of violating the Prime Directive are explored in "Too Short a Season," highlighting the importance of following Starfleet's most important rule. Captain Picard's dedication to following the Prime Directive in Star Trek: The Next Generation is showcased, emphasizing the show's focus on diplomacy and peaceful solutions.

An Admiral in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1 reveals he made an even worse choice than the one Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) made in Star Trek: The Original Series. In the Tos season 2 episode, "A Private Little War," Captain Kirk did his best to follow the Prime Directive, but occasionally, situations arose that required a more relaxed...

“Candyman” star Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and “The Prince of Persia’s” Gemma Arterton find themselves battling a mysterious assassin in the first trailer for Disney+ U.K. original series “Culprits,” which drops in the U.K. and Ireland on Disney+ on Nov. 8 and in the U.S. on Dec. 8 on Hulu.

The series, from filmmaker J Blakeson (“I Care A Lot”) tells the story of a group of elite reformed criminals who have left their old, bad selves behind. Just when they thought they could start afresh, a ruthless mystery assassin turns up to pick them off one by one — and they begin to realize not everyone is willing to let the past go.

“Why are they being stalked, who is behind the mayhem and will they be able to find one another in time to protect themselves and the people they love?” reads the logline.

The eight-part series from Character...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is currently in its Multiversal phase, and the upcoming projects promise a plethora of exciting content. A noteworthy aspect of these upcoming endeavors is the increased emphasis on various superhero teams. While fans have predominantly followed the Avengers’ adventures, a shift is imminent with the inclusion of X-Men, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and Midnight Sons, all either confirmed or rumored in the MCU.

Leaked information from sources like MyTimeToShine and previously DanielPRK suggests that Marvel Studios initially intended to introduce another superhero team called the Daughters of Liberty. A project dedicated to an all-female superhero team was in the works, but strikes disrupted the development schedule, casting uncertainty over several projects.

They're coming to the MCU #DaughtersOfLiberty pic.twitter.com/3pdlbgOeES

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) October 20, 2023

The origins of the Daughters of Liberty can be traced back to the American colonies, where they received training in combat magic...

Lore, the evil twin of Lt. Commander Data, first appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1 and caused trouble for the USS Enterprise-d. Lore manipulated his likeness to Data to gain access to the ship's computers and attempted to give the Enterprise over to the crystalline entity that destroyed his planet. Lore returned in later Tng episodes, but in Star Trek: Picard season 3, Data's memories took over Lore's consciousness, effectively erasing him and allowing Data to achieve a new upgraded version of himself.

Star Trek: The Next Generation season 1 introduced Lore (Brent Spiner), the evil twin of Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner), and he would go on to cause trouble for the USS Enterprise-d on multiple occasions. In Tng season 1, episode 13, "Datalore," Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) takes the Enterprise to explore the planet Omicron Theta where Data was found. After beaming down to the planet, the away team...