South Parkisn’t just one of the singlegreatest animated shows of all time; it’s also a groundbreaking step forward in American comedy.Trey ParkerandMatt Stonecreated a series that was filled with satire, popular cultural references, and the occasional heartfelt moments, proving to be much more insightful than anyone would have realized. Similar toThe Simpsons’ success in the decade prior,South Parkhas now become a foundational text as it heads into its third decade of existence....

Nickelodeon was home to numerous iconic and memorable cartoons during the 2000s, from critically acclaimed shows likeSpongeBob SquarePantsandAvatar: The Last Airbenderto bonafide hits likeDanny PhantomandInvader Zim. However, when it comes to hidden gems andunderrated cult classic Nicktoonsof the era, few have retained as notable of a legacy asMy Life as a Teenage Robot. The show follows Jenny Wakeman (also known as XJ-9), a robotic teenage girl who attempts to balance saving the world with the life of a normal teenage girl....

Since the dawn of cinema, it has been customary to have a male protagonist and supporting characters. On the other hand, female supporting characters are now given more bold, strong, and diverse plot arcs that inspire people, particularly young women. These films' ladies arebreaking barriers as symbols of power; in some cases, they outshine the leading male and take on the role of an unofficial female protagonist. RELATED:10 of the Best Strong Female Film Characters From the Last Decade...

The works ofJ.R.R. Tolkienhave provided the foundation for the modern fantasy genre, yet many audiences have only consumed them through theLord of the Ringsfilms directed bySir Peter Jackson.Thus, mainstream audiences don’t learn about some of the greater powers at work in the world of Arda, such as the Maiar. The One God, Eru Ilúvatar, created these immortal spirits to serve the greater spirits known as the Valar and led both groups in singing the universe into existence....

The first two episodes ofSimon Bile’sNetflixdocumentary,Risingset the tone for an exceptional sports docuseries. Netflix released the first two episodes, titled “Write Me Down In History” and “I Will Not Be Broken,” to rave reviews in anticipation of the Paris Olympics, which will begin on July 26th. Simone qualified for the Olympics, and, at 27 years old, will return to compete again.She is unarguably the greatestgymnastof her time, with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, more than any gymnast in history....

The third installment in theA Christmas Princefranchise,A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby, shows what life is like in the royal palace in Aldovia with a royal baby on the way. With Christmastime in full swing, Queen Amber (Rose McIver) and King Richard (Ben Lamb) host royals from the kingdom of Penglia to renew an ancient truce, but when the 600-year-old treaty disappears, an ancient curse threatens their family and puts peace in jeopardy, if they can’t find it in time to honor the tradition....

Running for 25 films and counting (though currently in something of a reported stalemate, production-wise),Eon’s James Bond seriesis cinema’s greatest and most historic franchise. It should therefore be no real surprise that the gold standard of film franchises has stacked considerable gold hardware over six decades and counting. With the first wins coming fromSean Connery’s enormously popular era, and the most recent including a string of prizesfor theDaniel Craigoutings, the spy action thrillers based onIan Fleming’s British agent 007 have won a total of six Academy Awards....

Director, writer, producer… is there anythingJohn Hughescouldn’t do? Having applied his talents to numerous iconic movies across the 80s and 90s, fromPretty in PinktoHome Alone, Hughes has rightfully earned himself a place amongst the greats in the annals of cinema history. With a legacy that will live forever, Hughes was honored by the Academy after his untimely passing in 2009. However,Hughes only ever directed eight movies, a remarkable feat considering his large footprint in modern pop culture....

Marvel hasJames Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2andTaika Waititi’sThor: Ragnarokon tap to open this year, but eyes are already looking ahead to 2018 and beyond. And with good reason. The MCU hasRyan Coogler’sBlack Panther,Joe and Anthony Russo’sAvengers: Infinity War, andPeyton Reed’sAnt-Man and the Waspall teed up for thenext calendar year. All of those films have either wrapped or are currently in production, save one: Reed’sAnt-Mansequel. But in a recent chat with Marvel Studios' bossKevin FeigeforGuardians of the Galaxy Vol....

Today during DC FanDome, Warner Bros. gave fans the first foamy taste ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directorJames Wan’s follow-up to the billion-dollar blockbusterAquaman.Jason Momoais, of course, back as Arthur Curry, a.ka. Aquaman, a.ka. the King of Atlantis and master of actually making Aquaman’s costume look cool — as well as riding a seahorse? The sequel splashes into theaters on July 20, 2025. As promised,Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomis aiming for a slightly different vibe than its predecessor....

The Flashis racing towards the big screen, and it will feature the return of one of the most iconic superheroes in cinema history, asMichael Keatonwill suit up as Batman once again. In a new behind-the-scenes featurette released by Warner Bros.,Barabara Muschietti, a producer for the upcoming movie, talks about how securing the actor’s return to the Batcave was one of the deciding factors that convinced the studio to move forward with the project, creating high expectations for another adventure partially focusing on this version of the Caped Crusader....

Batman: The Long Halloweenhas found its Batman.Jensen AcklesofSupernaturalfame will be starring as the Caped Crusader in Warner Bros. Animation’s adaptation of the beloved comic,per The Hollywood Reporter. This marks Ackles’ second trip to Gotham, after voicing Red Hood in 2010’sBatman: Under the Red Hood. Ackles is joined byJosh Duhamel(Transformers) as Harvey Dent andBilly Burke(Twilight) as James Gordon, who join forces to hunt down a murderer plaguing Gotham City’s underworld. Their investigation crosses paths with just about every heavy-hitter in Batman’s rogues gallery, from Carmine Falcone (voiced byBosch’sTitus Welliver) to the Joker (voiced byTroy Baker)....

‘The Penguin’ Available: August 06, 2025 Crime, Drama, Superhero Created by: Lauren LeFranc Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo, and Theo Rossi. The Batmanwas the first we saw ofColin Farrell’s Penguin, but audiences are destined to get to know the villain on a deeper level through a spin-off series premiering this fall.The Penguintakes place after Gotham gets submerged atthe end ofMatt Reeves' film, leading the city to be vulnerable and in need of restoration....