The Hardest Working Actors Are The Ones You Can’t Name

Many actors take pride in disappearing into roles, swapping out accents, mannerisms, and wigs to become their subjects — Christian Bale didn’t get to where he is by taking bit parts. But for every performer whose life involves limousines, designer watches,and Oscar nominations, there are many more actors hiding in plain sight, waiting to make the most of any role that comes their way. The majority of the casts of big-time films are so anonymous that they need to wear name tags on the red carpet lest security tackle them when they stand too close to Tom Cruise....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 987 words · Janet Brown

The Return Trailer Finds Ralph Fiennes Ripped & Ready for War

Ralph Fiennesis known for his masterful acting, directing, producing…and now his jacked muscles?The legendary English actor is getting attention not only for his acting prowess, but also for his toned physique in his new role as Greek hero Odysseus inThe Return.His change in appearance will no doubt be a surprise to audiences who most recently saw Fiennes asCardinal Lawrence in Edward Berger’sConclave, where he wore modest robes for much of the film....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Kelsey Johnson

Tom Hardy’s "Awesome" 'Splinter Cell' Movie Now Dead, According to Producer

Fans of the popular action video game franchiseSplinter Cellwill no doubt be left a little heartbroken by the latest update regarding the long-gestating live-action adaptation starringVenomactor and Oscar nomineeTom Hardy. Word is, the adaptation is now dead after production just “couldn’t get it right.” Producer Basil Iwanyk, who had been signed on to the Splinter Cell movie since as far back as 2013, made the revelation while speaking withThe Direct....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Courtney Morse

Top Gun 2 Had Val Kilmer Literally Begging to Return as Iceman

Val Kilmer admits that he had to beg for a part inTop Gun: Maverick. When Tom Cruise started vaguely teasing the long-awaited sequel, Kilmer let the world know that he was ready to return as Tom “Iceman” Kazansky. He posted pictures of himself wearing an Iceman t-shirt on social media and was genuinely happy that a sequel was being made with Cruise back in control. However, it appears that Iceman wasn’t always a part of the sequel’s storyline....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Casey Benson

Trolls World Tour Trailer #2 Wants to Destroy All Music Except for Rock

This spring break,Trolls World Touris coming to theaters nationwide, asking the simple question, ‘Can Rock Trolls stop the feeling?’ Today, we have a new trailer, poster and photos for this continuing adventure in the hit animated franchise that has already spawned a feature film, a TV show and some very crafty theme park attractions. Thefirst Trolls World Tour trailerarrived over the summer, giving us just a tiny taste of what to expect....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Anthony Bauer

Watch the Blade Runner 2049 Live Q&A with Harrison Ford & Ryan Gosling

Happening right now is a special live Q&A forBlade Runner 2049. Appearing are Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford and director Denis Villeneuve. It will be immediatey followed by the second trailer for this sequel to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic from 1982. It’s been since Christmas that Warner Bros. dropped the first teaser trailer forBlade Runner 2049, and that short bit of footage was simply stunning. It gave us our very first look atRyan Goslingas LAPD Officer K....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Karla Stanton

What's New Inside This Year's Stranger Things Maze at Halloween Horror Nights?

The originalStranger Thingsmaze from last year’s Halloween Horror Nights was a break out attraction. It arrived after Season 2 had already debuted on Netflix, but it was firmly based in the show’s first episodes, bringing back familiar scenes, characters and ideas. This year, Universal Studios Orlando and Hollywood have decided to resurrect the maze for a second time. But this version is all-new and very different from that first go around....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Angela Wagner

Where to Watch The Real Ghostbusters Online, Is It Streaming on Netflix, Prime or Hulu?

Can you streamThe Real Ghostbusterscartoon on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, or anywhere else? The hit animated series is one of the most beloved of the 1980s and early 1990s, so it should be available just about anywhere. WithGhostbusters: Afterlifeon the horizon, one would think that the studio would want the franchise in as many households as possible to get old and new fans excited about the long-awaited sequel. For some fans,The Real Ghostbusterstook an even more interesting direction thanGhostbusters 2did on the big screen....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Bryan Rodriguez

Why the Possibilities Are Limitless for Gremlins 3

WhileGremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, an animated prequel series to Joe Dante’s beloved 1984 filmGremlins, is slated for a release on HBO Max sometime this year (there does not appear to be a specific launch date yet), fans are giddy in excitement to learn more about the origins of Gizmo and his creepy gang of water spawned hungry offspring.Should the series prove a successfor the network, it is possible a whole new squad of cute and fuzzy critters could chow down after midnight in a third live-action installment in the bonkersGremlinsfranchise....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Benjamin Matthews

Will Smith Turned Down 'Inception' For a Surprisingly Relatable Reason

Even an actor as big and successful asWill Smithoften regrets the roles that got away. In his case, though, Smith has notoriously turned down some of the biggest roles in cinema history. Fans already knew that he was nearly Neo inThe Matrix, but the actor recently opened up about another gigantic movie that he was offered the leading role in. Using the magical powers of hindsight, Smith has opened up about his feelings about turning down the role over 15 years later....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Wendy Hernandez

'Back to the Future' Stars Reunite To Recreate an Iconic Moment

There are a few films from the 1980s that have managed to stand the test of time, and remain endearing classics to this day.E.T.,Raiders of the Lost Ark, andThe Terminatorare just a few that come to mind, as doesBack to the Future, Robert Zemeckis' sci-fi classic starringMichael J. Fox. Released in 1985, the time-traveling tale about a teenager sent back to 1955 to make sure his parents fall in love in order to save his own existence was filled with memorable moments....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Christopher Johnson

'Highlander' Reboot To Begin Filming in September, Chad Stahelski Reveals

The return of theHighlanderis finally upon us. Fans of the iconic 80s franchise about an immortal warrior have been awaiting the arrival of John Wick director Chad Stahelski’s planned reboot led byMan of Steel’sHenry Cavillfor what feels like eternity, and finally, while attending the premiere of new action thrillerFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina, the filmmaker gave us the update they’ve been waiting for. Asked by Deadline about the highly anticipated project,Chad Stahelskikept it short and sweet, but did provide some crucial details which reveal that, finally, theHighlanderreboot is a go....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Shawn Morrow

'The Pitt' Fans Need To Watch Netflix's 'Critical: Between Life and Death'

If there’s one thing audiences can’t get enough of, it’s a heart-racing medical show that lets them live vicariously through talented doctors, nurses, and staff fighting for their patients' lives, all from the comfort of their couch. Over the decades, the TV world has been home to someunforgettable medical hits, likeMAS*H, ER, House, andGrey’s Anatomy. Medical dramas have recently experienced a resurgence in popularity, thanks to the critically acclaimed dramaThe Pitt, which has been praised for its extremely accurate depiction of life in the emergency room....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Carlos Fleming