What Made 'The Marvels' the MCU's First Box Office Bomb?

On today’s episode, hostsJohn AljetsandMaggie Lovittare taking a look at the box office results of the MCU’s latest,The Marvels. They discuss the disappointing numbers and why theCaptain Marvelsequel may be underperforming. Check it out in the full interview in the video at the top of this article, or you’re able to listen to it in podcast form below. Alot seems to be working againstNia DaCosta’s first Marvel movie, but is it the quality of the storytelling, the VFX, its ensemble cast?...

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Laura Rowe

Why Wonder Woman Is the Superman the DCEU Needed

A righteous and supernaturally powerful hero emerges to help save mankind from evil, selflessly throwing themselves into the fray and inspiring others with love and courage to be bold and fearless. Though that has historically described Superman, in the recent DECU movies, it has instead been Wonder Woman. In her solo film, Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) becomes the kind of Messianic figure Superman has been in the past, yet one who does not come off as a cold god, but someone who embraces her humanity....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1150 words · Jeffery Sutton

‘Drag Me to Dinner’ Images: Neil Patrick Harris Hosts Competition Series

We get it, dinner parties can be a bit of a drag. But that’s not the case for the upcomingHulucompetition showDrag Me To Dinner. The series is a send-up of the ever-popular reality competition shows but with a drag twist, and ahead of its release, Hulu has debuted several first-look images along with the series' glittery, glamorous, and hilarious cast. The fourth-wall-breaking new series is a sendup of traditional reality competition shows....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Matthew Murillo

‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2’ Gets Killer 4K Special Release From Arrow Video

The Texas Chain Saw Massacrecelebrated its blood-soaked 50th anniversary in 2024. With that came new apparel collections, action figures and physical media editions of the 1974 grindhouse slasher classic. However, horror icons likeLeatherfacedon’t become lasting legends with just one film. 1986’sThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2is when Leatherface solidified his franchise status. NowArrow Video’s revving up Part 2’s chainsaw with a new killer 4K edition. Arrowwill be releasingThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2on 4K in a two-disc set on July 05, 2025....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Tyler Silva

“It Gets a Little Messy in His Relationship”: Tony Goldwyn Blurs Personal and Professional Lines in New ‘Law & Order’ Episode

This week’sLaw & Orderepisode is about to be a messy one for District Attorney Nicholas Baxter, whose mysterious Kate is finally going to be unveiled. “Crossing Lines,” airing on Thursday, March 13, will seeMaggie Siffportray the DA’s new love interest, making things a bit complicated asteased by Tony Goldwyn,who recently previewed the upcoming episode to TV Insider. Also in the episode, when an up-and-coming politician is found dead, Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) and Riley (Reid Scott) untangle the victim’s personal life to identify a suspect; Baxter recuses himself to help Price (Hugh Dancy) make the case....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · William Curtis

'Book Club: The Next Chapter' Sets Streaming Release Date at Peacock

Prepare to reunite with your favorite girls for a fun getaway trip asBook Club: The Next Chapter, is set to make its streaming debut on Peacock this summer. The sequel to the 2018 original brought together its star quartetDiane Keaton,Jane Fonda,Candice Bergen, andMary Steenburgenfor another chapter of fun peppered with a little dose of drama. Coming a few weeks after its theatrical release,Book Club: The Next Chapterwill be joiningPeacock’s ever-expanding slate of filmson June 30....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Derek Gibson

'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' Gets 4K Release With Director's Commentary

Throughout the 80s, there were few filmmakers on a streak quite likeJohn Hughes. His name is attached to what feels likeall the biggest comedies of the era, fromThe Breakfast ClubtoPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles,Uncle Buck, andHome Aloneamong many more. One particular day off that he crafted still sticks in everyone’s minds, however, for its many iconic lines and the feeling of freedom it invokes. Now, Paramount Home Entertainment is givingFerris Bueller’s Day Offthe 4K treatment with a new release that has all the content needed to fill a day off of work or school....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Bryan Downs

'The Continental' Poster Offers Violent Delights at the 'John Wick' Hotel

From the very moment the tale ofJohn Wickand his quest for revenge hit the screens in 2014, there is an aspect of the movie series franchise that has always tried to maintain its class in the midst of all the carnage that always trailsthe Baba Yaga. This would be the grounds in New York upon which no business can be conducted on, The Continental Hotel. With the Baba Yaga’s story coming to an emotional and somewhat justifiable end with the conclusion ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, fans who have not had enough of that universe can look forward to the arrival ofThe Continental, a spin-off television series that follows of the New York Continental....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Joshua Pineda

'Tracker' Season 3 Needs To Make Fan-Favorite Guest Star Jensen Ackles a Recurring Character

From the very first episode ofTracker, Colter Shaw’s (Justin Hartley) infamous and mysterious brother, Russell, was a specter looming over the series. For several episodes, members of Colter’s team would get calls and messages from Russell, hoping to get in contact with Colter through them. But whenJensen Acklesofficially appeared on the show, it wasn’t long before these once-estranged siblings were working together again, proving that Russell is just as good a tracker as Colter — and that watching them work on cases together is even more engaging....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 753 words · Jennifer Parrish

10 Best Animated Movies That Made Over $1 Billion, Ranked

To date,54 movies have made more than $1 billionat the worldwide box office and of those, more than 20 percent are animated. Animated movies are big business and no longer just something to entertain the kids for a couple of hours. They are cleverly crafted stories stuffed with memorable visuals and music as well as witty dialogue and jokes that are definitely aimed at more mature viewers. Animation gives creators the freedom to stretch the boundaries of imagination and offer audiences something mesmerizing and fantastical....

July 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1711 words · Kimberly Barnes

10 God-Tier Superheroes From TV Shows, Ranked

There’s something about an incredibly powerful superhero that fans are continuously drawn to.Whether it’s beating up cosmic foes, bending reality, or simply defending the streets from bad guys, some TV heroes transcend expectations with their heart of gold and god-like abilities. Characters like Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) fromWandaVision,who wielded her grief and transformed it into an ideal paradise, and She-Ra fromShe-Ra and the Princesses of Power,who has a habit of balancing strength and compassion as she heals both the planet and its inhabitants alike, are considered true god-tier heroes....

July 15, 2025 · 9 min · 1748 words · Abigail Garcia

10 Great Books That Hooked Readers From The Very First Line

Even if you’re not a fan of love at first sight, you have to agree that the lure of its intensity is too hard to resist. It might not be wise to act on love at first sight with humans, but that doesn’t have to be the case with books. RELATED:Best Cozy Mystery Books To Binge-Read This Weekend For centuries, great books have captured readers just by their first lines. Mere words, but confounding, shocking, or simply intriguing enough that you’re ready to sacrifice over five hours figuring out the book....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1222 words · David Pierce

Anna Paquin on Flack and the Cutthroat World of Celebrity PR

From show creatorOliver Lansley, the six-episode dramedyFlack(airing on Pop TV) follows Robyn (Anna Paquin), a sharp and witty crisis PR strategist who can find a way to solve absolutely anything that her high-profile clients from the worlds of entertainment, fashion and sports throw her way. With a highly critical boss (played with delicious delight bySophie Okonedo), a foul-mouthed best friend and colleague (Lydia Wilson) and an eager new intern (Rebecca Benson) enabling her, and her sister (Genevieve Angelson) as the only voice of reason among the chaos, it’s not likely that Robyn will ever put getting her own life in order ahead of her clients’ needs....

July 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1539 words · Brian Cobb