William Hurt Said He Was "Really Excited" to Return to the MCU Prior to His Passing

William Hurthad said he was “really excited” to return as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Rossfor the fifth time inCaptainAmerica: Brave New Worldprior to hisunexpected death in 2022. Producer Nate Moore discussed the newCaptain Americamovie and details about theRed HulkwithEntertainment Weekly(viaThe Direct), and how he spoke with Hurt about returning as Ross, who is now President in the new film. “He was very excited to come back, to be quite frank. When he passed, it was a surprise....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Wendy Carpenter

'King of the Hill' Reboot Gets Summer 2025 Release Window on Hulu

Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios, has finally revealed a release window for theKing of the Hillrevival, and it’s happening very soon. Airing for thirteen seasons on Fox,King of the Hillwas one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed adult-animated programs of all time, and ever since the series concluded in 2010, fans have hoped to return to Arlen, Texas. In 2022, work on a newKing of the Hillrevival began, with the series officially being picked up in January 2023....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Wayne Harris

'The Penguin' Can't Be the Last Time We See This Fan-Favorite Character

WARNING! The following contains spoilers forThe Penguin! Quick Links HBO’sThe Penguintook the classic gangster formula of one man’s desperate rise to power and set it in a dark, violent Gotham City. After playing a supporting role and red herring in Matt Reeves’The Batman, Oz Cobb (played by an unrecognizable Colin Farrell) gotThe Sopranostreatment with an 8-episode limited series showcasing his growth into the despicable Batman villain fans love to hate. But, while Cobb is stealing the Falcones' and Marones' power and influence,Sofia Falcone is stealing the show....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Jonathan James

10 Best Anime Series Set In Feudal Japan

Feudal Japan, or the Edo Period, was an intricate and volatile one for the country. On one side there was political conflict and civil wars, and on the other, social hierarchies were shifting, and traditional arts were flourishing. Journeying back to such an important and enigmatic era calls for some real wonder and mysticism. And stories to tell. After all, we’re talking about a land that was shaped by an unending war and stern warrior codes....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1512 words · Denise Simmons

15 Worst January Movies of All Time

Every January, Hollywood performs a quiet ritual. After the dazzling prestige of December’s awards contenders and the frenzy of holiday blockbusters, the calendar resets with whatinsiders wryly dub “dump month.“January, stripped of the glamour and high stakes of other seasons, becomes a repository for films that studios, for one reason or another, would rather release than shelve indefinitely. These projects often come with a whiff of forewarning: tepid marketing campaigns, rushed post-production, or genre mishmashes that failed to inspire confidence in test screenings....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1978 words · Matthew Jackson

20 Movies That Were Once Considered Masterpieces, but No Longer Hold Up

By this point in time, there are thousands of films in existence for audiences to relish in. Some of these films remain timeless classics due to their exquisite plots, incredible performances, and universally palatable themes. There are also films that, while critically acclaimed during their initial release, are no longer fan-favorites for various reasons. Here are twenty movies that were once considered masterpieces, but no longer hold up. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) Audrey Hepburn can do no wrong, andBreakfast at Tiffany’sis a testament to that....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Amanda Bennett

6 Actors Who Almost Played Martin Sheen’s Role In Apocalypse Now

Francis Ford Coppola’s epic war dramaApocalypse Nowis widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and is a revered ’70s classic. The Oscar-winning picture famously featured a stacked cast of Hollywood’s finest includingMartin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and Dennis Hopper, and centers on Captain Willard as he is sent to assassinate a ruthless Special Forces officer during the Vietnam War. Deemed a masterpieceof the New Hollywood era by audiences and critics,Apocalypse Nowwas infamously plagued by production woes, having faced a drawn-out shooting schedule, severe weather, temperamental actors, and Sheen falling victim to a nearly-fatal heart attack due to the stress of the project....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1158 words · Amber Boyd

American Gods Season 3 Trailer Announces January Premiere Date

Starz has debuted the official trailer and character art for the third season of the mythical STARZ Original seriesAmerican Gods, premiering Sunday, August 12, 2025 at 8 PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S., as well as internationally on Amazon Prime Video, beginning Monday, January 11. TheAmerican Godssocial channels hosted a special event, which featured a “phygital” reimagining of the iconic Lakeside Clunker Raffle from Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling novel. The live-streamed event let fans guess when the car would fall through the ice, leading up to the grand reveal of the officialAmerican Godsseason 3 trailer....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Kari Diaz

Aquaman Director James Wan Pitched a Blade Reboot to Marvel

In a slightly alternate universe, James Wan made aBlade rebootinstead ofAquaman. Wan is one of the most in-demand creative talents in Hollywood and his track record speaks for itself, as the man behind theSaw,InsidiousandThe Conjuringfranchises. He was always destined to tackle a big comic book movie at some point and, had things worked out a bit differently, it would have been Marvel and not DC. James Wanhas been making the rounds promoting his latest,Aquaman, which has been getting very positive buzz ahead of its release and looks like it will be able to effectively help wash away the sour taste left behind in the mouths of many afterJustice Leaguefailed to meet expectations....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Michael Haynes

Are Rey's Parents Teased in The Rise of Skywalker Trailer?

There’s a lot to unpack inThe Rise of Skywalkertrailer. After the main sequence ends with Rey and Kylo Ren, we’re shown a bunch of scenes, including Ren fixing up his helmet, pieces of the Death Star, Lando, Leia, and a lot more. However, one of the more intriguing parts takes place right after the main sequence when an unidentified space ship descends on what looks like a mountain area with a city built on it....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jose West

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty-Men and The Fantastic Four are Not Showing Up, Which Other Marvel Teams Can?

Considering the overall response toAnt-Man and The Wasp: Quantamania, Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be off to a rocky start. Everybody praised Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror (as they should because he held a fantastic presence throughout that entire film). Still, complaints ran rampant about the mediocre CGI and the overdone humor. While there are still a handful of other MCU movies slated for the current phase, likeGuardians of the Galaxy Volume 3andThunderboltswhich are sure to impress, the two biggest future releases that will keep comic book moviegoers clamoring for reports until they premiere in theaters areAvengers: The Kang DynastyandAvengers: Secret Wars....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 973 words · Olivia Smith

Barry Keoghan Recalls Meeting Ringo Starr Ahead of 'Beatles' Biopic

We still have to wait three more years until all the Fab Fourbiopicsare released, but everyone involved is already prepping for what will surely be an epic cinematic event. Every member ofThe Beatlesis equally important, and as ambitious as four movies sound, Sony Pictures giving each band member its own biopic makes a lot of sense.Barry Keoghan, who’s set to play drummerRingo Starr, has been testing his drumming abilities for weeks now, and recently had to pass the ultimate test: meeting none other than The Beatles' drummer himself....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 567 words · Ashley Moore

Ben Affleck Takes on Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution Remake

Ben Affleckis quickly becoming one of the busiest men in Hollywood, and seems to be gettin' while the gettin' is good. He is currently busy reprising his role as Batman forZack SnyderinJustice Leagueand has already signed on to direct a soloBatmanmovie for Warner Bros. Now it looks like he is going to be taking on yet another directing project not involving a superhero. This time, it will be an adaptation of theAgatha ChristiestoryWitness for the Prosecution....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Dana Rios