The Penguin Showrunner Addresses Theory That Theo Rossi's Dr Julian Rush Is Actually Scarecrow

Showrunner Lauren LeFranc weighs in onThe Penguin’s Scarecrow fan theories, clearing up whether Sofia Falcone’s closest ally is actually theDCsupervillain in secret.The Penguin’s packed castincludes Theo Rossi’s Dr. Julian Rush — an Arkham psychiatrist who becomes infatuated with Sofia Falcone and helps her take over her family business once she’s released.The Penguinepisode 4 features a strange glove and mask in Julian Rush’s office. Considering that Rush is a psychiatrist with evil impulses, these objects seem like a strong indication that he’sThe Batmanuniverse’s version of the Scarecrow....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Terri Sanchez

The Russo Brothers’ Avengers Movie “Pressure” Comments Highlight My Exact Fear About Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Following Up From Avengers: Endgame

The Russo Brothers directed some of the most successful films in the history of cinema withAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, but the pressure is much more intense going intoAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. TheMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)is a machine, with more than a dozen movies that have racked up well over a billion dollars each. And as impressive as this spectacular feat is, it does mean that the latest movies have all been intensely scrutinized and compared to the best of the franchise....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Kevin Hopkins

Was Neo The One In Every Version Of The Matrix?

The Matrixhas an enormous following of dedicated fans who understand this universe better than most, but one aspect of the plot that always finds itself at the center of debate is whether Keanu Reeves' protagonistNeo is truly “the One"that he’s prophesied to be. In the first movie, Neo visits a mysterious character called The Oracle (Gloria Foster) — who’s later revealed to be a sapient part of the Matrix itself — and is subtly inspired to become The One who will have the ability to bring down the Matrix once and for all....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Patricia Jimenez

What's the Hold Up? Some of Manga's Greatest Series Still Need an Anime Run

When a greatmangagoes on for a long enough time, it’s typically assumed that an anime will eventually follow. Anime adaptations are the easiest way of tapping into a manga’s popularity, and with how so many mainstream anime are manga adaptations, it’s a practice that only benefits fans and creators alike. As simple as the process behind manga getting anime adaptations seems on paper, the reality of it all is anything but....

August 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1644 words · Jimmy Allen

Who Is Bob? Thunderbolts* New Character & Secret Identity Explained

The first trailer for Marvel’sThunderboltsoffers a look at the titular team coming together, complete with a new character named Bob. Thecast for Marvel’sThunderboltsconsists of existing MCU characters, from Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova to Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes. As one of the manyupcoming Marvel moviesset for release in 2025, the film is highly anticipated, primarily driven by the MCU’s Thunderbolts team members assembling. Interestingly though, a new character completes the roster who goes by the name of Bob....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Matthew Mcgrath

Why Torrey DeVitto's Natalie Manning Left Chicago Med In Season 6 (& Returned In Season 8)

Torrey DeVitto’s Natalie Manning leftChicago Medat the end of season 6 for a reason. Natalie had been one of the main doctors in the Gaffney Center Emergency Department since the show’s beginning. Her on-again, off-again relationships with Will Halstead and Crockett Marcel were central to the series during those early years and helped solidify its status as one of thebest One Chicago shows. She also had several strong storylines in which she had to balance her empathy for pediatric patients with her duty to provide them with the best care....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Philip Everett

Yellowstone Season 5's Final Episodes Get Streaming Release Date On Peacock

Yellowstoneseason 5, part 2’s streaming release date on Peacock has been revealed. ​​​​​​Yellowstonewrapped up season 5in December 2024, which also served as the show’s conclusion. This comes after a massive midseason gap due to the Hollywood strikes and the drama between the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner.The final episodes took nearly two years to complete, and while the main series is over for now, several spinoffs are being planned....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Matthew Howard

You May Have Killed This Harper In Baldur’s Gate 3 Without Even Knowing

Much of the third act ofBaldur’s Gate 3revolves around the collection of allies in the fight against the Absolute, andthe Harpers stand out early as a potential group to team up with. Players can already have Jaheira, the high Harper of Baldur’s Gate, on their team by the start of the act, and more like Harper Geraldus can be found throughout Rivington and the lower city. Butthere is one Harper that nobody can recruit, and in fact, many players will end up killing themwithout ever knowing....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Nicole Gross

“Corroborates, To The Letter, What Ms. Lively Described”: It Ends With Us Set Footage Released By Justin Baldoni’s Camp Actually Proves Blake Lively’s Point, Her Legal Team Argues

New evidence in theIt Ends With Us-related legal battle arguably supports Blake Lively’s claims, according to her legal team. After months of rumors that Lively and Baldoni feuded on the set ofIt Ends With Us, Lively came forward in December with sexual harassment claims. Her complaint was met with a countersuit from Baldoni’s team, which involved suingThe New York Timesfor libel over the story they produced about the incident. Baldoni and his team also claim thatDisney’sDeadpool & Wolverinedirectly and unfairly lampooned him through the character Nicepool....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Rachel Murillo

"I Was Promoting Him": Michael Fassbender Recalls Auditioning For James Bond Before Daniel Craig Got The Role

Michael Fassbender recalls auditioning forJames Bondbefore Daniel Craig got the role, revealing what he ended up saying during his own audition.Craig’sJames Bondmoviesbegan with 2006’sCasino Royale, marking a new beginning for 007 in the modern age. The actor was not the only one to audition for the role, however, with over 200 actors considered for the role. This included the likes of Hugh Jackman, Karl Urban, Henry Cavill, Sam Worthington, and Ralph Fiennes to name a few, with Fassbender being one of those who audition to play the core spy....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 662 words · Julie Hooper

"That Dude Put In Work": Tom Cruise's Gun Firing Skills In 2004 Oscar-Nominated Movie Was Described As "Textbook" By Expert

Tom Cruiseis perhaps the most well-known movie star on the planet, and he’s widely known for his work in the action genre. Cruise’s role as Ethan Hunt in theMission: Impossiblefranchise, in particular, has seen him participating in shootouts, car chases, motorcycle chases, and foot chases, all involving stunt work. Cruise, however, is also an action star outside his work inMission: Impossible. Cruise appeared inOblivion(2013) andEdge of Tomorrow(2014), both action movies with sci-fi twists....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Daniel Castillo PhD

"The Emperor Doesn't Care About Law": Star Wars' Most Brutal Rebel Has A Point, As Lucasfilm Tease The Ultimate Andor Prequel

The key leaders of the future Rebel Alliance are left reeling with the dawn of the first Galactic Empire in four key extracts fromStar Wars' upcomingAndorprequel novel. TheStar WarsDisney+ series saw Genevieve O’Reilly and Forrest Whittaker reprise their roles of Mon Mothma and Saw Gerrera to cover the period leading up toRogue One. Alongside the othercharacters ofAndor, Mon Mothma grapples with financing an unorganized fledgling Rebel Alliance alongside Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgård), as the latter tries to convince Gerrera and other Rebel Cells to take a stand against tyranny....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Jonathan Mcknight

"Who Was The Guy With The Beard That Didn't Say A Word?" Mark Hamill Describes His Life-Changing Star Wars Audition

IconicLuke Skywalkeractor Mark Hamill has shared his experience auditioning forStar Wars, and it’s a perfect reminder that, at first, so much was unknown about the franchise that would eventually become a major phenomenon.A New Hopewas the very first addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows, but at that point, it was only calledStar Wars. Undoubtedly, part of this initial title for the movie was due to uncertainty aboutStar Wars’future—that is, whether it would have a future at all....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 803 words · James Hardy