Top Gun's Hangman Call Sign Explained (& Why Glen Powell Made It Better)

Top Gun: Maverickintroduced a new class of aviators to the Top Gun Navy training program and Glen Powell’s Hangman is one of the more exciting pilots to wander through the halls. With anall-new cast of characters inTop Gun: Maverick, there was a chance for the long-awaited sequel to stumble if the characters did not have the same charisma as Charlie Blackwood, Iceman, Goose, Viper, and the other memorable people who dotted Tony Scott’s classic 1986 action drama....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · George Mendez

Transformers' New Continuity Officially Debuts Its Most Powerful Transformer Yet

WARNING! Spoilers ahead forTransformers#13TheEnergon Universehas been steadily rolling out many classic characters, but the newestTransformerscharacter to join the party,Omega Supreme, may be the most powerful one seen in the new continuity. Fans have already seen the likes of Devastator and Shockwave so far, but the latest bot to appear blows them all out of the water when it comes to power levels. Coming from the creative team of Daniel Warren Johnson, Jason Howard, Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton,Transformers#13 flashes back to centuries-ago Cybertron, where readers get a glimpse of theorigins of Starscream, who was previously known as Ulchtar....

August 2, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Mark Ferrell

Why Jon Bernthal's Mikey Is The Glue That Holds The Bear Together

The following article contains mentions of suicide and addiction. Reader discretion is advised. InThe Bear, Mikey’s specter is a constant presence in everyone’s lives and while his death may have affected everyone he was close to, his memory continues to hold the show together. Does “The Bear” inThe Bearrefer to the restaurant, “The Bear?” Or does it refer to the nickname close ones occasionally call Carmy (Jeremy Allen White)? Maybe it refers to the colloquial meaning, as in, “running a restaurant and taking care of your dysfunctional family and personal life is a real bear....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1243 words · Matthew Jones

World of Warcraft: Turbulent Timeways Event Guide

The Turbulent Timeways event inWorld of Warcraftis a special celebration where players can revisit older game expansions through Timewalking dungeons for a limited time. Over several weeks, different expansions are highlighted each week, letting you experience past content with adjusted difficulty and rewards that fit the current game. This event brings back memories and gives you a chance to earn unique mounts, achievements, and gear upgrades. While exploring these themed dungeons, you receive a special experience bonus to encourage you to discover more....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Ian Hernandez

X-Men Launches Major Redesign of Its Iconic Sentinels, With "Chainsaw Teeth" That Can Shred Colossus' Metal Skin

For 61 years, theX-Menhave been hunted by the deadly Sentinels - towering robots constructed to slaughter mutants by the hundreds. Now, these unfeeling villains are getting a sleek new redesign, and franchise favorite Colossus is in their deadly crosshairs. The new Sentinels are the latest evolution in Sentinel tech, withX-Men’s latest era also introducing a heroic team of humans fitted with Sentinel technology. In recently released solicit information for the upcomingUncanny X-Men #9and#10, Marvel reveals that"Stealth Sentinels"- designated as"Bloodhounds"- will attack Rogue’s new students, the Outliers....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Brett Vasquez

Yes, That's Jenna Ortega In Insidious 2 — Could Her Character Get A Spinoff?

Jenna Ortega is one of the biggest scream queens of the 2020s, but her roots in horror date back further than people realize, as one of the young actress' first roles was inInsidious 2(2013). The second installment in Leigh Whannell and James Wan’s Blumhouse franchise,Insidious 2continues to chronicle the horrifying experiences of the Lambert family, this time with patriarch Josh (Patrick Wilson) possessed by a malevolent spirit. While critics didn’t loveInsidious 2, it achieved monster success at the box office, raking in over $161 million against a $5 million budget (viaBox Office Mojo)....

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1236 words · Robert Johnson

“Fans Of The Game Will Eat [That] Up”: The Last Of Us Creator Hypes Season 2 Change To Original Game

The Last of Uscreator Neil Druckmann has hyped up a season 2 change to the original game, offering a new experience for those familiar with the upcoming storyline.The Last of Usseason 2will be adapting parts of 2020’sThe Last of Us Part II, which takes place four years after the events of the original game. The TV series will likely adapt core elements of the game, including the aftermath of Joel (Pedro Pascal) rescuing Ellie (Bella Ramsey) from the Fireflies, who intended to kill her in hopes of making a cure for the Cordyceps mutation....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Kevin Ortega

“I’m Way Too Tired”: 90 Day Fiancé’s Jasmine Pineda Reveals If Matt Branis Actually Takes Care Of Her Amid Health Issues & Major Money-Making Setback

Jasmine Pinedafrom90 Day: The Last Resortdisclosed whether her baby daddy, Matt Branis, is looking after her as she deals with health issues during her pregnancy. She is now receiving the love and care shedidn’t get in her relationship with Gino Palazzolo. Jasmine and Gino got married in June 2023 and have been struggling with intimacy issues since then. They had hoped that joining90 Day: The Last Resortseason 2for therapy would help, but it only made things more complicated....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Jennifer Caldwell

"A Bit Stiff": Benedict Cumberbatch Reflects On His First Doctor Strange Movie And What He Learned From Watching Tom Holland And Robert Downey Jr In Spider-Man: Homecoming

Benedict Cumberbatch entered theMarvel Cinematic Universein 2016 when he starred inDoctor Strange,and theSherlockstar has recently given some insight into his process of joining the larger universe. While Cumberbatch’s first MCU film,Doctor Strange,did not involve many characters from the wider MCU, he has become more steadily integrated since then. Appearing inAvengers: Infinity War,Avengers: Endgame,Thor: Ragnarok,andSpider-Man: No Way Homeprepared the actor for a larger role in the universe itself, although it appears that influence from his co-stars may have had a major impact on his performance....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Ashley Weiss

"When Marvel Calls […] You Go": MCU Maria Hill Actor Addresses Whether She'd Return Despite Her Character's Death

Maria Hillactor Cobie Smulders confirms whether she’s willing to return to theMCUafterSecret Invasionif the opportunity ever arises. Maria Hill was introduced inThe Avengersas Nick Fury’s right hand, after which she appeared inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier,Avengers: Age of Ultron, andAvengers: Infinity War’s post-credits scene. The Skrull Soren used Maria Hill’s likeness inSpider-Man: Far From Home, and the actual Maria Hill returned inSecret Invasion. Unfortunately,Secret Invasionepisode 1 killed off Maria Hillalmost as soon as she returned....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Marcus Hall

10 Awesome Movie Easter Eggs That Stayed Hidden In Plain Sight For Years

Easter eggs are always exciting finds, but some movies keep them so well hidden that they aren’t discovered for many years. Filmmakers often put Easter eggs in their movies as a bonus for audiences who are more observant, often because they are passionate enough to watch a movie many times. They can either be references to other movies, small signatures from the director, or hidden details that add to the story....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1820 words · Mr. David Booker

10 Best Episodes Of Tales From The Crypt

WhileThe Twilight Zoneremains the most iconic anthology series of all time, the bestTales from the Cryptepisodes stand up well with a very different feeling. Unlike the original anthology series, which focused on morality tales and a look at horrific stories,Tales from the Crypttold its horror tales with a wink and a grin. The main focus of the series, openedeach episode by the Crypt Keeper,was to deliver horrific, demonic, and disturbing tales, but always with a look at making horror fans smile with a mix of humor and irony in each episode....

August 1, 2025 · 10 min · 2022 words · Kenneth Guerrero

10 Best Movie Scenes Seen In Theaters In 2024

From the “Defying Gravity” number inWickedto Paul riding the sandworm inDune: Part Two, 2024 delivered some mind-blowing movie moments that demanded to be seen on the big screen. In the streaming age, filmmakers are having to push the boat out further and further to get audiences out to theaters. If a movie doesn’t demand to be seen on the big screen, then audiences will wait to watch it at home....

August 1, 2025 · 8 min · 1535 words · Robert Green