Twin Peaks Photos Reveal the Return of an Iconic Location

Last month, Showtime confirmed that production will begin in September on their highly-anticipatedTwin Peaksrevival series, although an exact date wasn’t given. Over the weekend,Welcome to Twin Peaksreported that theTV serieswill shoot in North Bend, Washington, and in surrounding cities such as Snoqualmie and Fall City in Washington State. North Bend is home to Twede’s Cafe, which was turned into the Double R Diner in the originalTwin Peaksseries, and a few local residents have shared some photos that show the series is in the midst of turning the cafe back into the Double R....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Joan Long

Twins Born on Star Wars Day Get Named Luke and Leia

Fans around the world celebratedStar WarsDay last week on May 4 (“May the 4th be with you”), but one Utah couple took the celebration to another level. Kendall and Ross Robbins of Ogden, Utah gave birth to fraternal twins just after noon local time onStar Warsday, and they decided to honor the franchise by using the franchise’s iconicfraternal twinsLuke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), as their kids' middle names, Rowan Luke Robbins and Kai Leia Robbins....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Sherri Reed

Umbrella Academy Star Elliot Page Announces Transgender Identity

Elliot Pagehas publicly shared that he is transgender. He made the announcement on Twitter recently, withThe Umbrella AcademyandInceptionstar saying that he feels a great deal of gratitude for the support he has received during the journey. Here’s what Page had to say in a letter to his followers. “Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Eric Munoz

Vince Vaughn Set to Star in Ted Lasso Creator's Bad Monkey for Apple TV

Vince Vaughn has landed a lead role in drama seriesBad Monkey, which had received an order from Apple TV and comes from Bill Lawrence, the co-creator of hit seriesTed Lasso. Based on the 2013 novel by Carl Hiaasen,Bad Monkeytells the story of Andrew Yancy, a former detective who finds himself working as an inspector in a restaurant in Southern Florida. Yancy then finds himself pulled into a world of greed and corruption following the discovery of a severed arm being found by a fishing tourist....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Amy Flores

Why Casino Royale Director Sweated the Poker Scenes Over Any James Bond Action

Back in 2006, Daniel Craig starred in his first movie as James Bond,Casino Royale. The film provided a sorely needed new direction to the spy franchise, doing away with CGI and elaborate gadgets, and replacing them with gritty realism, and in-your-face action. In an interview with Polygon, the director of the movie, Martin Campbell, revealed that the most difficult part of makingCasino Royalewas not filming the high-octane action scenes, but rather figuring out a way to include the card-playing scenes in an entertaining manner....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Charles Watson

Willow Reunion Happens on Han Solo Set with Ron Howard & Warwick Davis

Ever since he took over production on Disney and LucasFim’sHan Solospin-off, director Ron Howard has been quite active on social media, sending out cryptic set photos and updates as production continues. Today the filmmaker took the time to answer a fan’s question about the long-rumoredWillowsequel, with the director confirming that today marked the first time in over 30 years that the filmmaker directed his old friendWarwick Davis, stating that, “It made me happy....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · John Herrera

‘Harry Potter’s Tom Felton Responds to J.K. Rowling Controversy: "I'm Not Really That Attuned to It"

In a franchise first, one of the key characters in theHarry Potterfilm series will reprise his role on stage.Tom Feltonis set to play his villainous character Draco Malfoy once again in the Broadway production ofHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, making history as the only performer in the fantasy series to reprise their original character in a different medium. Felton is excited about the opportunity, but theHarry Potterterritory is turbulent nowadays due to authorJ....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Michael Cook

'Another Life' Couldn't Recreate 'Battlestar Galactica' Actor's Success

Katee Sackhoffbecame science fiction royalty for her portrayal of Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace inBattlestar Galacticafrom 2004 to 2009. In a gender-swapped role from the original 1978 series, she is characterized by her military background and tough-as-nails attitude. Largely considered the best space pilot in the show, Sackhoff’s Starbuck quickly became a feminist icon for fans and cemented herself in the sci-fi heroine zeitgeist. WithSackhoff’s successful run onBSGand a supportive following, fans were eager to see her return to the sci-fi genre with the 2019 premiere of Netflix’sAnother Life....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · John Browning

'Escape from New York' Fans Need To Watch 'The Exterminator' on Prime Video

The'80sare defined by great genre cinema, whether horror, sci-fi, or action. Yet some have resonated far beyond the decade, becoming classics still paid homage to and given fanfare to this day. John Carpenter’sEscape from New Yorkis a deserved action cult classic, oozing bad assery in lead Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, all set in a dystopian society overrun by crime. Yet, there is one action movie franchise that is long overdue for credit for capturing the same grim landscape of a New York overrun by greedy capitalists and brutal gangs....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Christine Wood

'Ironheart' Was Approved by Iron Man Himself Robert Downey Jr.

Riri Williams, aka Ironheart, has been positioned as the successor to Tony Stark / Iron Man, and it sounds like Robert Downey Jr. himself is more than cool with that. After being introduced in 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri Williams' spin-off series,Ironheart, is finally arriving on Disney+ this summer to close out Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While the delays have left some fans skeptical about the series, the original Avenger that kicked off the MCU has given the series his full support....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Cristina Martinez

'Superman' Fans React to First Footage from James Gunn's DCU Reboot

Look up! The first trailer forJames Gunn’s highly anticipatedSupermanreboot has finally landed, and DC fans have quickly taken to social media to air their thoughts, feelings, complaints, and everything else in between.Supermanmarks the beginning of Gunn and Peter Safran’s newly recalibrated DCU, and while many were disappointed about the reboot and the replacement of Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel, the first footage fromSupermanhas left many feeling more elated than ever about this latest iteration of the beloved character and superhero icon....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Brendan Smith

'Weapons' Tops the Box Office Over Its Opening Weekend

Freakier Fridayhas nothing to be ashamed of, in terms of its financial performance, but it wasWeaponsthat truly freaked out audiences over the weekend — and in the best way possible. Yes, the much-buzzed-about mystery came away the winner at thebox officethanks to its domestic debut of $42.5 million (perThe Numbers). Plus, writer and director Zach Cregger’s No. 1Weaponsboasts the third highest-grossing opening weekend for a horror film this year, as the must-see movie only trails the premieres ofFinal Destination Bloodlines($51....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Tina Lewis

10 Famous American Film Studios That Are Now Defunct

Filmmakers have been creating and producing films for over a hundred years across the globe. Countries all around the world have been making films in different genres spanning decades. Different film movements and eras worldwide have inextricably impacted the film industry and its future. German Expressionism, The French New Wave, The Golden Age of Hollywood, and a multitude of others have changed the way films have been made. The art of filmmaking is one where artists and creators learn from those who came before them in order to make their own mark in the industry....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1866 words · Danielle Clark