'Clone High' Images Reveal New Characters in Reboot for HBO Max

HBO Max has released several first-look images for its upcoming reboot,Clone High, as it sets a release date. Speaking at WonderCon, executive producersPhil Lord,Chris Miller, andBill Lawrencealso revealed the series’ new cast, including singer-turned-actressMandy Moore, whilst confirming the return of familiar voices. During the WonderConClone Highpanel, the producers shared an exclusive sneak peek of the adult animation series’ new characters, as well as what fans can expect of future character relationships....

June 14, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Jennifer Jones

'South Park' Co-Creator Promises a Massive Comeback for the Animated Comedy in Latest Update

2024 marked a down year forSouth Park. For only the second time sincethe long-running adult animated comedybegan in 1997, the series went a year without releasing any new episodes. The only new content set in the sleepy little mountain town in Colorado was another Paramount+ movie special,The End of Obesity, released in May, and the poorly-received gameSouth Park: Snow Day. It marked an unusual break for a series that has thus far spawned 321 episodes and theOscar-nominatedBigger, Longer, & Uncut, prompting some speculation as to what caused the freeze in production....

June 14, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Brandi Rhodes

'The Penguin' Episode 6 Recap

Editor’s note: The below recap contains spoilers for The Penguin Episode 6. I don’t know if you heard, but Falcone is over. Gigante is the new hot name in Gotham.Last week’s episodeofThe Penguinsaw Sofia (Cristin Miloti) doing away with her father’s surname anddeclaring herself a Gigante, which was her mother’s maiden name. She also finally killed Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly) in cold blood. Now, as she builds her own criminal empire, Sofia has allied with her father’s old rival, Salvatore Maroni (Clancy Brown), who now has even more reasons for wanting to kill Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell)....

June 14, 2025 · 10 min · 2002 words · Joseph Elliott

10 Animated Disney 'Villains' Who Aren't Really Evil

Villains are among the best parts of a good story. They serve to challenge the ideals of the protagonist and act as a physical or thematic obstacle to prevent them from achieving their goal. Among animated movies, there are no better villains than those from Disney, who often havediabolical plans befitting their wickedness. Of course, not all of Disney’s villains are truly evil. Many fall more into the category of antagonist: they are trying to stop the heroes, but have more benign and justified reasons than true villainy....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1435 words · Helen Reid

10 Best Character Arcs in 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' According To Reddit

Celebrating 20 years since its departure from our screens,Buffy The Vampire Slayerhas captivated audiences from its inception in 1997. This coming-of-age/horror fantasy raised the bar for television, and provided viewers with one of the first major female-oriented shows. Its popularity has never wavered, even spawninga potential reboot that is currently on hold. Buffy The Vampire Slayer,with its 7 long seasons, provided an abundance of complex and developed characters. This also extended intoAngel,the 1999 spin-off series....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Andrew Moore

10 Best Child Voice Performances in Animated Movies

Voice acting is one of the most crucial professions in the animation industry. An eye-popping design and good writing give an animated movie character personality, but it’s the actor or actress behind the character that really brings them to life and makes them stand out. Over the course of cinema’s history, there have beenmany outstanding voice performancesthat have become the standard of quality in the field. However, a group of voice actors that deserve much more praise and recognition is children....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Jesse Smith

10 Best Duos in ‘The Lord of the Rings,' Ranked

While franchise entertainment has become a pillar of 21st-century cinema, few sagas have been able to match the pop-culture impact and phenomenal quality ofThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy. Following Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and his allies on their quest to destroy the one ring, the film series has become an enduring icon of modern film for its incredible story, breathtaking visual display, awe-inspiring action sequences, and, of course, its manyfantastic characters....

June 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1850 words · Lawrence Moore

10 Best Sports Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked

The sports genre has been around for a long time, and while it has never been as popular as, say, drama or comedy, it remains a fan favorite. Sports movies often reflect on the strength of human nature, using sports as a framing device to explore themes of resilience, will, and perseverance. The new millennium has produced some incredible sports movies. Whether comedies or dramas, these films have used humor, tragedy, and even romance to tell their stories and inspire audiences, even if they sometimes end in misery....

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1124 words · Stephen Buchanan

10 Great Films Outside the United States

Interest and attention towards world cinema have greatly increased over the years, and it shouldn’t be all that surprising. We live in a very connected, digital age where people have unprecedented access to films around the globe.RELATED:10 Most Anticipated Foreign Films Coming In 2022With that being said, it’s a little daunting to get into international films. There’s a whole world of movies out there, literally: at the same time, there’s no one specific way to get into the broader world of film....

June 14, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Regina Marks

10 Must-See Broadway Shows of This Year's Season

After over a year in isolation,Broadwayis back! And with the 2021-2022 season, Broadway is giving it all—from brand-new musicals, meaningful and star-studded revivals, and deep poetic drama, this season is surely not one to miss. Broadway veterans take to the stage to share new art, and history is made with hundreds of Broadway debuts, both on and off stage. RELATED:Hugh Jackman, Billy Crystal and ‘A Strange Loop’ Among 2022 Tony Awards Nominees...

June 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1230 words · Joseph Scott

10 Shows To Watch If You Like 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

Way back in 2009, TV saw one of the best and most influential reality shows hit the airwaves;RuPaul’s Drag Race.It had its first-ever season on Logo TV and was hosted by the “supermodel of the world"RuPaul Charlesand changed the television landscape forever. The show has since been lauded as a staple of pop culture. RELATED:Every RuPaul’s Drag Race Franchise Ranked, According to IMDB The show has madefan-favorite queens stars in their own right, as well as inspiring a whole new generation to dip their toes into the glamorous world of drag artistry (for better or worse) and even introduced the niche genre of drag-based competition to the forefront of reality TV....

June 14, 2025 · 7 min · 1394 words · William Flores

33 Years Ago, 'The Simpsons' Predicted This Outrageous Ad for One of Quentin Tarantino's Bloodiest Movies

When in doubt,The Simpsonsalways gets to it first. It’s become hackneyed to invoke the prescience of the long-running animated series, but there’s a reason why lists called “10 Things Predicted byThe Simpsons” continue to circulate on the Internet. Major political and cultural events, such as the election ofDonald Trumpand the merger between Disney and 20th Century Studios,werefirst depicted in Springfieldbefore manifesting in the real world.Simpsonswriters have their fingers on the pulse of contemporary American culture and display such a nuanced insight into anything ranging from celebrity scandals to technological innovations....

June 14, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Nicole Jones

Borderlands: Gearbox Software Embracer Group Merger Valued at Nearly $1.4 Billion

Tiny Tina’s about to get a big paycheck. As of today, Gearbox Software, the parent company behind the worldwide favoriteBorderlandsfranchise, is set to merge with Embracer Group in a six-year valuation that should tally up to nearly $1.4 billion. The news broke viaan annoncement from Embracer, which was formerly known as THQ Nordic AB, and is a global video game publisher and developer behind franchises such asSaints Row,Goat Simulator,Darksiders,Metro, andWorld War Zamong others....

June 14, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Diane Rodriguez