How Zendaya's MJ Can Return In Spider-Man 4 Despite No Way Home's Ending

Zendaya’s MJ has become an important part of theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s take on Spider-Man stories, and reports indicate the actress will return inSpider-Man 4. Although fullcast details aboutSpider-Man 4are not yet known, Peter’s relationships with MJ and Ned have been fundamental to theMCU’s movies. With a blossoming romance with the former and a sweet and playful friendship with the latter,Jon Watts made character relationships one of the most important components of his Spider-Man trilogy....

August 20, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Ricardo Dyer

I Can't Believe The Mandalorian Finally Broke This Ridiculous 42-Years-Old Star Wars Rule

The Mandalorianbroke one surprisingStar Warsrule, proving that many rules forStar Warsmovies and TV showsare made to be broken.The Mandalorianis largely considered one ofStar Wars’best shows, in part because of its innovation. Rather than a focus onthe Skywalker family tree, or even really the Jedi/the Force (despite some major cameos), the show, as the title suggests, is focused on Mandalorians. More than even that, though, the show is really about the father-son dynamic between Din Djarin and Grogu....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Jeffery Chang

I Hope Strange New Worlds Season 3 Solves The Mystery Of Kirk's Other Star Trek Ship

I hopeStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3 solves a mystery surrounding the starship Lieutenant James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) serves on. InStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3, Paul Wesley is slated to return as Lt. Kirk, the younger version ofWilliam Shatner’s Captain James T. KirkinStar Trek: The Original Series. Although Kirk is a frequent and welcome visitor to Captain Christopher Pike’s (Anson Mount) USS Enterprise, Jim does technically belong aboard a different starship....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Pamela Lowery

John Cena's Movie Adaptation Of Classic Action Video Game Gets Uncertain Update From Producer

AJohnCena-led adaptation of a classic 1990s' first-person shooter video game gets a less-than-certain update from producer Brad Fuller after a significant period of silence on its development. WhileCena began his career as an icon of the wrestling industry, he pivoted towards acting withTheMarinein 2006, before branching out from WWE-produced productions. His career took major steps forward in 2015, as Cena took on several roles in a string of comedies, includingTrainwreck,Daddy’s Home, andSisters, alongside several voice performances in animated features....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Victoria Quinn

Kraven The Hunter Continues The Trend That Has Ruined Every Sony Spider-Man Universe Movie

Sony’s Spider-Man Universebeing a franchise that doesn’t actually feature Spider-Man was already confusing enough, butKraven the Huntercontinued the other trend that has plagued the franchise since the start. When Sony released Venom back in 2018, there was some degree of excitement about the Marvel spin-off franchise that could build up toward a Sinister Six movie, but even then, there were cracks in the facade. Now, as the SSU has delivered the final movie before itcloses the doors on the Spider-Man spin-off franchise, it hammers home the point that made these movies feel too misguided, weak, and disappointing....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 619 words · James Scott

Monopoly GO: How To Get 5-Star Stickers

InMonopoly GO, five-star stickers are the rarest stickers, and getting them can be challenging, requiring a mix of consistent effort and a bit of luck. They’re usually earned through special events, challenges, and opportunities that might not always be available. However, that doesn’t mean they’re guaranteed at these events, they’re just available for everyone to try. All stickers are rated with stars from one to five. It’s easier to collect stickers with fewer stars, but the higher-star stickers, especially the five-star ones, are much harder to find....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Keith Pittman

Netflix's 2024 Mystery Thriller With 84% Rotten Tomatoes Gets Season 2 Renewal

ANetflixmurder mystery series has just scored a season 2 renewal after season 1 earned an 84% on Rotten Tomatoes. For many households, Netflix is the go-to streaming service. The streamer offers an abundance of licensed content, but also puts out popular original shows and movies across all genres. The mystery thriller series, however, has become something of a Netflix staple. Netflix shows likeMindhunter,Ozark, andThe Sinnercater to those looking for more serious mystery thriller offerings, while shows likeFool Me OnceandThe Perfect Coupleare more soapy and fun....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Eugene Beck

Netflix’s Trending Fantasy Movie Set A Major Hollywood Record After 100+ Years That Still Hasn’t Been Broken

The fantasy comedyLittlehas dropped onto Netflix, adding another record-breaking hit to its digital library. This 2019 movie was executive produced by its young star, Marsai Martin, who plays a businessperson after she gets magically turned back into a child in the vein of Tom Hanks’Big; the adult version of her character, an unkind woman forced to self-evaluate by these events, is played by Regina Hall. Though Martin was initially hired as the executive producer forLittle, she didn’t want to stop there....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Mason Nguyen

Nobody 2 Is Turning Bob Odenkirk's Action Franchise Into Even More Of A John Wick Replacement

Nobody 2is gearing up to be one of the biggest action movies of 2025, andBob Odenkirk’s franchise is looking more and more like the perfectJohn Wickreplacement with every update. Despite the original film’s modest budget,John Wickhas grown into a blockbuster juggernaut and the standard-bearer for modern action movies, grossing over $1 billion across its four installments. As a result, it has spawned many similar projects, but none have come as close to matching the franchise’s tone and personality asNobody, making it all the more ironic that the IPs are set to compete....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 913 words · Deanna Decker

On Swift Horses Review: Jacob Elordi & Daisy Edgar-Jones Sizzle In Elegant Drama

This review was originally published on August 14, 2025, as a part of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage. “It’s all luck really,”says one character inOn Swift Horses, a 1950s set queer drama starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi. Though this character meets Edgar-Jones’ Muriel through gambling on horse races, the luck she’s referring to encompasses so much more. The lives they’re leading, meeting clandestinely in a queer bar in downtown San Diego, two husbands at home waiting for them; how they’ve been able to explore their desires in a way that other characters in the film cannot....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Rebecca Gordon

One Chicago's Fall Finales All Did The Same Story But In 3 Different Ways

The fall finales of theOne Chicagofranchise all focus on characters who consider themselves outsiders. Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) inChicago Med,Chief Dom Pascal (Dermot Mulroney) and paramedic Lizzie Novak (Jocelyn Hudon) inChicago Fire, and Officer Dante Torres (Benjamin Levy Aguilar) inChicago P.D.all encounter a common issue when it comes to balancing personal dilemmas and their work. These characters are morally conflicted because they struggle to distinguish between their past struggles and current occupations....

August 20, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Jessica Johnson

S4 leaves Alliance, ending his third stint with the team. An overview of his captaincy

DOTA 2 News Alliance has today said goodbye to team captain S4, as the TI-winning player departs the organization. Storied Dota 2 organization Alliance has announced the departure of Gustav “S4” Magnusson. The news was released by Alliance on theirofficial websiteand social media on the evening of October 24th. The news of the TI3-winning players comes just a few days after theorganization said goodbyeto Linus “Limmp” Blomdin and Artsiom “fng” Barshak....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Cassandra Graham

Samurai Jack & Primal Creator Genndy Tartakovsky On The State Of The Animation Industry [SCAD]

Genndy Tartakovskyis one of the most acclaimed animators of all time, with him being the mind behindDexter’s Laboratory,Samurai Jack,Primal, and more. Many of Tartakovsky’s most acclaimed projects can be found on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, but his Warner Bros. projects are far from all he has done. On top of his critically acclaimed shows, Genndy Tartakovsky is also the mind behind theHotel Transylvaniamovie series, highlighting his range and animation prowess....

August 20, 2025 · 18 min · 3629 words · Joshua Myers Jr.