Is 'Ahsoka' Just 'Star Wars Rebels' Season 5?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of Ahsoka. The first two episodes ofAhsokahave been great, but they also left a ton of viewers scratching their heads. With lots of references to the animated seriesStar Wars Rebels, there’s a general feeling that this new series may be too dependent on previously existing lore to make itself understood as a story in itself. Some people are even going so far as thinkingAhsokamay as well beRebelsSeason 5, while others are starting to ponderhow much previous knowledge one should have to actually enjoy this new series....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1217 words · Erin Jackson

Jurassic World: The Ride' New Attraction

The newest theme park thrill ride, “Jurassic World - The Ride,” is an epic adventure that expands upon the previousJurassic Parkride, in a way that’s more real and more intense than ever. While the new adventure, which still utilizes the ride’s previous track, featuresChris Pratt,Bryce Dallas HowardandBD Wongreprising their film roles, the real stars of the attraction are the dinosaurs, which now include the Indominus Rex and the aquatic Mosasaurus. With the assistance of filmmakersSteven Spielberg,Colin TrevorrowandFrank Marshall, the ride captures the essence of the blockbuster franchise and blends that with a bit of movie magic....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Donald Jackson

Keke Palmer and Sacha Baron Cohen to Lead 'Super Toys'

Deadlinehas announced that a European Film Market title has landed its first two stars. According to the report,Keke PalmerandSacha Baron Cohenwill lead the upcoming featureSuper Toys. Set in the ’70s, the duo will play a married couple who are toy sales reps on “a life-and-death mission to save themselves, their marriage and their live-wire 12-year-old daughter while on the road in Middle America.” David O. Russellwill direct from his own screenplay....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Darren Carter

Kris Jenner Deserves More Respect

Not sinceMama Rose Hovickhas the world been so taken by a momager.Kris Jennerhas been mocked, dragged, and ripped to shreds since she became a reality star, but does she deserve it? When it comes to people who love their family and will stop at nothing to ensure they receive the best,Kris Jenner is the hardest-working person at the job. Call her what you like, butKris Jenner is a dominating factor as to why her family is one of the most famous on the planet....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 706 words · David Page

Liam Hemsworth Details “Unique” Situation With ‘The Witcher’ Season 4

In a bold move that sparked both excitement and debate among fans, Netflix’s hit seriesThe Witcheris gearing up for a significant change asLiam Hemsworthsteps into the iconic role of Geralt of Rivia for Season 4, previously held byHenry Cavill. Audiences got their first sneak peek at the actor’s smooth transitionthis past spring with a tease from the streaming platformof the gruff warrior who slayed monsters in the show’s first three seasons....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Stephen Obrien

Netflix’s ‘Magic The Gathering’ Animated Series Returns From the Dead With ‘Picard’ Season 3 Showrunner

Last week, Collider reported that Netflix’s animated series based on the popularMagic: The Gatheringhad beendiscarded by the streamer. Now, however, the series has risen from the graveyard with a new creative team. The streamer has tappedStar Trek: PicardproducerTerry Matalasto oversee the development of the series. It’s been a long and torturous development process for the series, which has been consistently been dealt a bad hand. It was first announced in 2019, and was to be produced by MCU superstar directorsJoe and Anthony Russo, withHenry Gilroy(Star Wars: The Clone Wars) andJose Molina(Firefly) as head writers....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Todd Taylor

One of Sacha Baron Cohen's Most Controversial Characters Is Coming to Netflix

Before he starred in high-profile movies such asLes MiserablesandThe Trial of the Chicago 7,Sacha Baron Cohenbecame notable for creating a slate of characters forhis own sketch comedy show. One of those characters wasBrüno, an Austrian journalist and gay fashionista who lacks social skills and puts himself in all kinds of unexpected situations. In 2009, Cohen decided to bring the character to the big screen, and you’ll be able to remember it now thatNetflixdecided to bring the movie to its catalog....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jason Atkinson

Peter Dinklage Is Ready for Vengeance in New 'The Toxic Avenger' Image

Superhero films will soon get a gooey, gory shot in the arm with the release ofMacon Blair’s remake of the Troma Films classicThe Toxic Avenger. In place of the nerdy Melvin Ferd Junko III is the downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze, who suffers a similarly unfortunate fate after a toxic accident mutates him into the violent hero fans know and love. Legendary has yet to release a detailed look at Toxie’s twisted new visage, butEmpire Magazinejust released a new image ofPeter Dinklagebefore his life is changed forever....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Catherine Smith

Pete’s Dragon: Oona Laurence and Oakes Fegley Interview

With directorDavid Lowery’sfantastic family filmPete’s Dragonnow playing in theaters in theaters, I was recently able to speak with starsOona LaurenceandOakes Fegleyabout the film. During the interview they talked about memorable moments from filming, what they collect, Pokemon Go, what it was like filming in New Zealand, working withDavid Lowery,and more. If you’re not familiar with Disney’sPete’s Dragonremake, the film tells the story of an orphaned boy named Pete (Fegley) and his best friend Elliott, who happens to be a dragon....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · David Martinez

Pierce Brosnan’s 18% Rotten Tomatoes Post-Bond Nightmare Returns to Streaming

Brosnan played James Bond for the final time inDie Another Day, which released in 2002, and the only movie between his final 007 outing andAfter the SunsetwasLaws of Attraction. The 2004 rom-com also starsJulianne MooreandParker Posey, but it’s not currently streaming anywhere. Now more than 20 years removed from playing James Bond, Brosnan’s career is still going strong. He just recently starred oppositeTom HardyandHelen MirreninMobLand, the crime thriller series fromGuy Ritchiethat’s streaming on Paramount+ and has been renewed for a second season....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Daniel Marsh

Pokemon Sword & Shield Release Date, Legendaries, & Details Revealed

Before next week’s E3, Nintendo opted to hold their ownPokémon-focused standalone showcase. Today’s Nintendo Direct had only one thing in mind (well, two if you want to be specific):Pokémon Sword and Shield, the latest additions to the core line of the uber-popular catch-‘em-all games. While the game’s starter Pokémon were teased earlier this year, along with the Galar Region they reside in where the game’s action and adventure will take place, this short presentation revealed quite a bit more about the gameplay mechanics, other Pokémon in the region, and the human characters you’ll meet along the way....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Nathan Lucas

Powerless Trailer Reveals NBC Superhero Workplace Comedy

The good news about the new superhero show,Powerless, coming into a television landscape that’s positively littered with them at the moment is that it’s a decidedly different take on comic book adaptations we’ve seen so far: It’s a workplace comedy that sees its ordinary characters taking on extraordinary challenges of living in a world populated by superpowered heroes and villains. The bad news is that it just doesn’t look very funny....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Maria Sanders

Quentin Tarantino Reveals His Next Project, and It May Surprise You

Legendary directorQuentin Tarantinohas brought audiences films such as 1994’sPulp FictionstarringUma ThurmanandJohn Travolta, alsoInglourious BasterdsstarringBrad Pitt, andDjango UnchainedstarringJamie FoxxandLeonardo DiCaprio. With a career like that, the world is at Tarantino’s fingertips. During a Q&A panel facilitated byElvis Mitchellthis week at theSundance Film Festivalin Park City, Utah, Tarantino shared what he’s working on next and spoiler alert: it’s not a movie. “That’s what I’m working on right now, guys.I’m writing a play.It’s probably going to end up being the next thing I’m doing....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · David Freeman