I Can't Get Excited About The Goonies 2 Happening Without Richard Donner

Now thatThe Goonies 2is confirmed to be in development, I find it hard to be excited about it as the sequel is happening without Richard Donner. The 1980s are home to many classics, of which some went on to become franchises and others were left to enjoy their success on their own. Although it’s true that not every successful and popular movie deserves a sequel, the ongoing trend of reboots and long-awaited sequels means that no movie is safe from getting these treatments – and now it’s the turn ofThe Goonies....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1088 words · Patrick Ferguson

I Can’t Believe Daniel Craig’s Original Avenger MCU Casting Rumor Has Been Almost Perfectly Repeated With The DCU 17 Years Later

Daniel Craig seems prone to superhero movie casting confusion, as recent developments surrounding his involvement with theDCUalmost perfectly mirror a 17-year-oldMCUcasting rumor. Casting confirmations have started to roll out in earnest as the franchise gears up for the release ofthe DCU’s first live-action movie,Superman, on July 11. With the franchise still in its infancy, a litany ofcharacters confirmed to be starring in the DCUhave yet to be cast, from high-profile figures like Batman to lesser-known DC characters like Sgt....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Michael Thompson

I Never Realized How Many Marvel Icons Cyclops Is Related To, But Now It's Hard to Miss

Like many ofMarvel Comics’ UncannyX-Men,Cyclopshas a ridiculously convoluted family tree. Even when compared to those of his fellow Children of the Atom, Scott Summers’ bloodline has been a point of focus for many both within continuity and without. As figurehead of the X-Men, Scott’s history has oft times been one of the franchise’s driving forces, and his family tree is no different. And it turns out that same family tree is one of the most powerful inall of Marvel Comics’ lore....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1332 words · Mr. Timothy Hodge

I'm Already Getting Tired Of Marvel Rivals, & It's Completely Overwatch's Fault

When I first played the closed alpha ofMarvel Rivals, I was thrilled to have a new hero shooter, but now that it has been released I find myself quickly getting tired of it. Honestly, I should have seen this coming.Overwatchcame out in 2016, and I played way too much of it for years. WhenMarvel Rivalscame out, I was excited about a new game to reinvigorate my interest in the genre,but that’s not really what I got....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Luis Jacobson

I'm Shocked By Below Deck Down Under Bosun Wihan Du Toit's Misogyny (Is He Hurting His Reputation With Recent Comments?)

Below Deck Down Underseason 3’s new bosun, Wihan Du Toit, has been struggling to connect with the rest of his crew all season, andhis behavior including some misogynistic comments has me feeling that he’s reached an all-time low. Wihan, who joinedBelow Deck Down Underseason 3with an abundance of experience under his belt, has been one of the most difficult parts of the season thus far. While he’s been working aboard Captain Jason Chambers' superyacht with some sense of urgency, he hasn’t been living up to the captain’s or crew’s expectations for his overall bosun performance....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1156 words · Mr. Manuel Martinez

In under a year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best-selling fighting game of all time, beating nearly three decades of Street Fighter II history

All the hard work paid off When Sakurai explained his pitch forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, his entire development team was stunned. No one but him thought they could pull it off, but lo and behold, the madman did it. It paid off, too, literally, as Nintendo has recently revealed that in under a year, the gamehas shifted 15.71 million unitson the Switch alone. Remember, this isn’t a confusing “Wii U + 3DS” combined sales situation like the lastSmash: this is nearly 16 million copies onjustthe Switch, which has a total userbaseof roughly 41 million units....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Michael Lopez

Is The Godfather's Johnny Fontane Really Based On Frank Sinatra? (& What The Legendary Crooner Thought Of The Character)

Johnny Fontane (Al Martino) appears inThe Godfatheras Vito’s (Marlon Brando) godson, and his similarities to real-life singer Frank Sinatra did not go unnoticed by the legendary pop star. First-time viewers ofThe Godfatherwould be smart to keep a cast guideopen while watching Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece film franchise based on the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo. Taking place over decades and with the characters portrayed by different actors and new characters introduced to replace old ones, it can be easy to get confused....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Julie Frey

It Ends With Us Controversy Fuels: Blake Lively Sues Director & Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment

While already one of the most divisive movies of the year,It Ends with Usnow has a lawsuit attached to it. The romantic drama adapts Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni as Lily and Ryle, a couple who find their burgeoning relationship is troubled by the sudden reappearance of her first love and signs of the domestic abuse from Ryle she saw her parents go through....

July 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1428 words · Daniel Thompson

Jensen Ackles' Role In The Boys Has Convinced Me He'd Be A Perfect DCU Batman Despite The Characters Being Totally Different

I’msureBatman:The Brave and the Boldwill strike a different tone toThe Boys, but Jensen Ackles' performance in the latter has convinced me he would make the perfect Batman for theDCU. The DCU is soon to kick off in earnestwithSupermanin July, but despite the movie featuring a cavalcade ofnewly cast DC characters, Batman is not among them. This has left the door wide open for fan casts as we await the decision on who will be the next actor to portray the iconic character, and Jensen Ackles is among the most popular....

July 12, 2025 · 5 min · 859 words · Justin Moore

Law & Order: SVU Season 26 New Cast & Returning Character Guide

This article contains mentions of violence and sexual assault. Law & Order: SVUseason 26 has a larger cast than the series has had in several years. Many of thebest episodes ofLaw & Order: SVUinvolve several teams of partners working together to solve cases. However, Benson has been short-staffed since taking over as captain of the unit, and this problem became worse after Rollins left in the middle of season 24. Benson’s only permanent team member after Rollins' departure was Fin, and she had to rely on several detectives on loan from other agencies....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Robert Rivera

Lori's The Righteous Gemstones Season 4 Villain Story Takes A Shockingly Dark Twist & It Could Be A Death Sentence For John Goodman's Eli

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Righteous Gemstones season 4, episode 5! The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4 has introduced Lori Milsap, and her dark villain storyline could be a death sentence for Eli Gemstone. The villains of previousThe Righteous Gemstonesseasons have always been dangerous, with the stakes increasing with each season. Even after the Montgomerys kidnapped Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 3, Lori is being set up asThe Righteous Gemstones' most dangerous villain yet....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Gary Patrick

LOTR: Rings Of Power S2 Episode 8 Clip: Durin Threatens His Mad King Father & The Balrog Stirs

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’sseason 2 finale gets a new clip teasing an intense showdown between Prince Durin (Owain Arthur) and his father, and the arrival of the Balrog. Created by Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne, Prime Video’sThe Lord of the Ringsseries returned in August, with the titular rings beginning to take hold over Middle-earth. The Dwarf storyline inThe Rings of Powerseason 2features King Durin III (Peter Mullan) falling further into darkness due to his own ring, mining deeper in Khazad-dûm despite warnings that it could awaken the Balrog....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Jason Henderson

LOUD vs EG Masters Tokyo: EG takes down LOUD in a quick 2-0 series

Valorant News LOUD vs EG sets the tone for the VCT Masters Tokyo Bracket Stage. Who will win between the two Americas league powerhouses? The Bracket Stage of VCT Masters Tokyo is here. Two teams from Group A and two teams from Group B will now meet the top seeds from each international league in the playoffs. And of course, the very first game is LOUD vs EG, a rematch from VCT Americas....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · David Perez