“It’s Very Complicated”: Ariana Grande Reacts To Wicked Star’s Criticism Of Viral Poster Edit

Wickedstar Ariana Grande reacts to the viral poster edit. Grande plays Glinda, one of the main characters in the movie’s musical adaptation. Opposite Grande is Broadway legend Cynthia Erivo, who is playing Elphaba in the film and is known for her Tony-winning role on Broadway playing Celie inThe Color Purple. In addition to Erivo and Grande,Wickedfeatures a leading castincluding Michelle Yeoh, Keala Settle, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, and Jeff Goldblum....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Paige Sims

"Batsh*t Insane": What Stephen King Thinks Of The Monkey Movie

The horror genre has been one of the few consistent staples of the film industry over the last few years, with tons of great ones released recently, includingThe Monkey.The film is adapted from the Stephen King short story of the same name, which in itself is already a big selling point for fans of the genre. The star-studdedcast ofThe Monkeyhas led to great reviews so far, but the question remains of what King himself thinks of the new film, and whether he believes it to be a worthy adaptation of his story....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 463 words · Kayla Mccann

"I Am So Proud Of The Acolyte, & What We Were Able To Do:" Manny Jacinto Addresses The Star Wars TV Show's Backlash, Six Months After Its Cancelation

Six months afterStar WarscanceledThe Acolyte, Qimir/the Stranger actor Manny Jacinto has shared his opinion on the show.The Acolytequickly proved to be one of the most controversial additions toStar Warsmovies and TV showsin recent years, perhaps rivaled only by theStar Warssequel trilogy movies. At times, thebacklash toThe Acolytewas downright vitriolic, all of which concluded inThe Acolyte’scancelationjust a few weeks after the show’s finale. Screen Rant is a media partner at MegaCon 2025, where Qimir/the Stranger actor Manny Jacinto has shared his experience working onThe Acolyteand his perception of the show in retrospect....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 519 words · Kelly Evans

"Is It Accurate Advertising?": Keen-Eyed Disney Dreamlight Valley Fans Notice Something Amiss About The New Magic Carpet

Aladdin’s Magic Carpet has been confirmed to be en route toDisney Dreamlight Valley, but some fans have spotted a design inconsistency that hints at a second version of the carpet. The next update,Tales of Agrabah,marks the arrival of Aladdin and Jasmine to the Valley, along with a Flying Carpet companion. However, some elements from the update’s marketing have caught fans' attention, raising some questions. “Is it accurate advertising?” asks Reddit userValTNP, sharing thepromotional image revealed earlier this weekfor the new update....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Gregory Mendez

10 Best Movies & TV Shows Featuring The Main Cast Of Power

During its six-year run,Power’s cast delivered captivating, dramatic performances that made the show what it is, and they’ve also lent their talents to a variety of other movies and TV series. The Starz series is produced by Courtney A. Kemp, in collaboration with famous rapper and star ofPower, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Like Jackson, many of the series' stars are best known for their role on the show, though they’ve appeared in other notable projects that are just as entertaining....

June 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1728 words · Linda Smith

10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Episodes Focused On Captain Holt

Brooklyn Nine-Nineis an ensemble show where every character is funny, but Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) manages to find humor in a serious, stoic character. Holt starts the series as a reserved, unemotional manager, but bythe ending ofBrooklyn Nine-Nine, he has slowly revealed layers that make the squad and the viewers fall in love with him. Holt has some ofthe funniest scenes inBrooklyn Nine-Nine, but he also is at the center of some of the most emotional beats....

June 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2053 words · Robert Oconnell

10 Excellent Horror Movies That Are Based On Short Stories

There are a lot of classics in the history of thehorror genrethat are loosely or not inspired by written stories. For instance, the series of scary movies based on the tense andchilling tales of Stephen Kingis worth mentioning. However, King’s works are only an example of the ingenious and eerie literature that encouraged the artistic vision of some talented directors. And not every one of these tales comes from 300-page books....

June 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2236 words · Wesley Sherman

10 Gender-Flip Castings That Turned Out Great

Casting the right actor in an important role is one of the most important decisions that a movie or TV show can make. How this actor brings the character to life and their chemistry with the other actors is just as important as the story they’re telling. Over the years,the film industry has been more open to gender-flipped casting,which sees performers of different genders take on roles initially written for or acted by someone of a separate identity....

June 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2720 words · Nicole May

10 Scenes That Completely Defined Their Movies

It’s rare for a movie scene to capture the essence of an entire movie, but scenes which pull this off can become instantly iconic. It’s normal for these types of scenes to take place at the beginning or end of a movie, since this is typically when filmmakers deliver their heaviest blows on the themes of the story. However, it can often be more surprising and powerful for these scenes to pop up unexpectedly in the middle of a movie....

June 17, 2025 · 10 min · 1924 words · Daniel Haley

1000-Lb Sisters: 'Reese Witherspoon!': Amanda Halterman's Weight Loss Milestone Gives Her A Legally Blonde Look

Amanda Halterman, co-star of1000-lb Sisters, has undergone somemajor physical transformations during her time in the limelight.While the show revolves around her sisters, Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton, all the family members have focused on their health. Amanda wasn’t initially involved with filming, as she was navigating a divorce with her ex-husband David Halterman, but she joined the cast during the third season. Her assertive and blunt nature instigated several family spats in1000-lb Sistersseason 5, leading to some entertaining television....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Garrett Lester

15 Years Ago, My Chemical Romance Refused To Be Part Of A $700m Success Story They Were Begged To Do

Fans ofMy Chemical Romanceare not going to believe the movie soundtrack the band was almost attached to. The punk sensations certainly are no strangers to attaching their names to soundtracks, as their cover of Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row” made its way ontothe officialWatchmensoundtrack, playing over the adaptation’s end credits. It may be overlooked, but their inclusion helped launch the band to new audiences. My Chemical Romance are a great fit for movie soundtracks: their rich narrative style is always deeply emotional and includes both characters and full stories....

June 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1077 words · Breanna Cox

7 Biggest Changes Virgin River Season 6 Makes To The Books

Warning! SPOILERS about Virgin River season 6, episode 10 and the Virgin River books. The key storylines ofVirgin Riverseason 6 differ greatly from those of the books that inspired the Netflix romantic drama. The series of romance novels on which the Netflix show is based is written by Robyn Carr and it includes 21 books that are all set in the titular town of Virgin River.While the Netflix show focuses on separate storylines simultaneously, Carr’s books work differently, andMel and Jack’s story was at the center of only the first book,Virgin River....

June 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1787 words · Drew Garrett

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder Season 2 Already Has To Make A Big Max Hastings Book Story Change

This article contains spoilers forGood Girl, Bad Blood(AGGGTM #2). This article contains mentions of sexual assault and drugs. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murderseason 2 is officially happening, but the show’s second season has to make a significant change regarding Max Hastings' book story.Netflix has officially renewedA Good Girl’s Guide to Murderfor season 2, andthe renewal brings into question the role Max Hastings will play next season. At the beginning of the show, Max Hastings appears to be one of Sal Singh’s closest friends, but asthe shocking twists unravel inA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, it turns out that he is responsible for a hit-and-run and has sexually assaulted Becca Bell....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Cassandra Lang