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When it comes to musicals, few stories are as beloved or as surprisingly widespread asThe Wizard of Oz. The vibrant, fantastical tale of witches, flying monkeys, and magical ruby slippers has stood the test of time. Now, with the release ofWicked, fans have another opportunity to visit the Land of Oz. Incredibly, L. Frank Baum’s children’s novel,The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the original material upon which many adaptations are based, is now 124 years old....

While today,franchises are rife in Hollywood, many of the biggest classic films never got a sequel on the big screen, despite the story continuing elsewhere. There used to be a time when most people were in agreement that the original was always better than the sequel. Debates around film often led back to this truth, but today, the landscape of movies is very different. When a studio has success with a given IP, it tends to dig deeper into the story, releasing sequels, spin-offs, prequels, and expanded universal stories....

The following contains spoilers for Warfare, now playing in theatersWarfare’sperfectly abrupt ending is a fitting finale for the grounded military movie. Co-directed by Alex Garland and Navy SEAL veteran Ray Mendoza,Warfareis a very realistic retelling of a battle that Mendoza experienced while stationed in Iraq in 2006. As part of the second Gult War, the film’s platoon of Navy SEALs find themselves stationed deep in insurgent territory when a sudden attack turns a tense day into a firefight....

Fortnite News This guide explains how the word disembark relates to a Fortnite challenge. A relatively new challenge has emerged in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, tasking players with disembarking after eliminating an opponent. This Quest is one of the more difficult ones in recent memory, especially for those trying to complete it in Battle Royale or Zero Build. Today, this guide answers the question, “What does disembark mean in Fortnite?...

Lexi Goldberg appeared inThe Ultimatum: Queer Loveseason 1, and it’s time for an update on the popular cast member. Lexi issued the ultimatum to her then-girlfriend Raelyn “Rae” Cheung-Sutton inThe Ultimatum: Marry or Move On’s first spinoff. Joining them on the show were four other queer couples: Mildred Woody and Tiff Der,Aussie Chao and Sam Marks, Vanessa Papa andXander Boger, and Yoly Rojas and Mal Wright. The season aired on Netflix from late May 2023 to early June 2023, as all the episodes were released in a short window....

Huey, Dewey, and Louie are the three troublemaking, but often heroic, nephews of Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck, but it took until theDuckTalesreboot for it to be revealed what happened to the ducks' parents.The long history ofDuckTalesand Huey, Dewey, and Louie extends much further back than fans of the TV shows may realize. First appearing in the Donald Duck Disney comic strips in the 1930s, the triplets became immediate thorns in Donald’s side, with their antics often setting off Donald’s signature anger....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Woman of the Hour. Anna Kendrick’s Sheryl leaving Hollywood at the end of Netflix’s filmWoman of the Hourreveals the true heart of her character.Kendrick made her directorial debut withWoman of the Hour, which chronicles the real-life appearance of serial killer Rodney Alcala on the popular game showThe Dating Game. Kendrick also leads thecast ofWoman of the Houralongside Daniel Zovatto as Alcala and Tony Hale as the game show’s host, Ed Burke....

Francis Ford Coppola began developingThe Godfather Part IVin the late ‘90s, but it ended up getting scrapped — and there’s a good chance it’ll never get produced. In 1972,The Godfatherbecame the highest-grossing movie ever made, was hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, and made Coppola a household name. In 1974,The Godfather Part IIwas met with an equal amount of critical acclaim and quickly became the go-to example of a sequel that outdid its predecessor....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Yellowstone season 5, episode 9, “Desire Is All You Need.” This article discusses suicide. As sad as it is,Yellowstonedidn’t have any choice but to kill Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III. Taylor Sheridan’s popular Neo-Western series is back on Paramount Network following an extended hiatus. This time,Yellowstoneseason 5continues the story of the Dutton family as they deal with external threats to their ranch and power, while also handling internal conflicts....

Keanu Reeves is preparing to return to comedy for his upcoming movie,Outcome. He has rejuvenated his career by defining himself as an action hero, after spending his early years as a genre-hopping star. Today,Reeves' best moviesgenerally all involve his unique gun-fu fighting style. Now,he is planning to return to more humorous productions, starting with his new movie,Good Fortune, directed by Aziz Ansari.Following that isOutcome, which is directed and stars Jonah Hill, alongside Cameron Diaz (Being John Malkovich), Matt Bomer (Chuck), Roy Wood Jr....

Everyfantasystory needsa strong and morally uncompromising character who is steadfast in their beliefs, like Drizzt Do’Urdenof theIcewind Dale Trilogy. Drizzt has a lithe physicality, but that doesn’t stop him from being an incredible and imposing warrior. His stories are set in the Forgotten Realms, and though he’s a drow, a dark elf, he chafes against the typical characterization of his archetype. He believes in preserving peace, and his dedication to his love interest, Catti-brie, are aspects of his personality that differ sharply from the drow interest in chaos and darkness....

Fall was always a memorable time in Charles Schulz' iconicPeanutscomic strip – whether his beloved characters, such as Charlie Brown and Snoopy, were enthusiastically jumping into piles, or simply enjoying the new cool weather of the season,Peanutsembraced the many wonderful aspects of autumn, albeit in its own characteristicPeanutsway. Peanuts’comics celebrated autumn were often dominated by Halloween and tales of the Great Pumpkin – yet, the comics that celebrate the season of autumn in its own right deserve their moment in the sun as well, with many rib-tickling comic strips which set themselves apart from the more “spooky season”-focused installments....

The role ofJames Bondhas been one of the most coveted and sought after, ever sinceSean Connery donned the famous dinner suit, and left everyone shaken, andstirred in 1962’sDr No.Many great actors have played the iconic British spy, but there have also been numerous actors linked to the character over the years who have starred in identical roles. The search forDaniel Craig’s successor as James Bondhas yet to be found, but a breakthrough in casting the next James Bond could be forthcoming....