Netflix’s The Manhattan Alien Abduction Is Dividing Audiences

Quick Links The Manhattan Alien Abductiondebuted on August 12, 2025, instantly soaring atopNetflix’s most-watched new TV shows. The docuseries retraces the time a woman namedLinda Napolitano was allegedly abducted by aliens from her apartment window in 1989. Pushing back on Linda’s testimony is renowned skeptic Carol Rainey, whose husband and paranormal investigator Budd Hopkins becomes consumed by Linda’s case. Despite shooting to the top of the Netflix TV charts upon its premiere,The Manhattan Alien Abductionhas polarized viewers regarding Linda’s account....

August 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1082 words · James Tyler

New 'South Park' Teaser Features Donald Trump Cuddling With Satan (Again)

Just when you thought you’d seen the last ofDonald Trump getting cozy with Satanin the new season ofSouth Park, the show’s creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, will prove you wrong. The highly anticipated premiere episode ofSouth ParkSeason 27 aired on Comedy Central on June 25, 2025, and one particular clip sent the internet (and the White House) into a frenzy. You see, one scene in the episode, titled “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” shows a miniature Trump in bed with Satan, starving for his attention, while Satan continuously rejects his advances....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Joyce Watson

New Eternals Concept Art Gets Up Close with Marvel's Celestials

Marvel has revealed some new art fromEternalswhich gives us an up-close look at the Celestials. Or, to be more specific, a single Celestial. This is set to be one of Marvel’s major releases this year and will, in all likelihood, launch a new franchise. Assuming things go well, that is. At present, not much has been revealed in the way of official art or footage, so this image helps provide a little window into what to expect from the movie....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Jeremiah Fry

Nicole Kidman's Lucille Ball Casting Is a Done Deal Assures Daughter Lucie Arnaz

Lucie Arnaz saysNicole Kidman’s casting as Lucille BallinBeing the Ricardosis a done deal, assuring fans that while the “voting is over,” viewers won’t be disappointed in Kidman’s performance. Recently, it was reported that Kidman was in talks to play Lucille with Javier Bardem as her husband andI Love Lucyco-star, Desi Arnaz. The announcement was met with a lot of controversy as many fans were hoping to see Debra Messing get the role....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Alexa Thomas

Orphan: First Kill Is Rated-R, Esther Is Ready for Bloody Violence and F-Bombs

WhileOrphan: First Killdoes not yet have a release date, it has now been given a rating, with the horror prequel officially rated R. The movie has been bestowed with an R-rating for “Bloody violence, language, and brief sexual content,” gifting it the same rating as its 2009 predecessor, while the reasoning suggests thatOrphan: First Killcould be even gorier. Released in 2009, the firstOrphancenters on a couple who, after the death of their unborn child, adopt a mysterious nine-year-old girl, Esther....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Dylan Zamora

Priscilla Cast and Character Guide

It’s almost been a year since we last got to witness Austin Butler’s unforgettable performance of the Rock and Roll king, Elvis Presley, in the Baz Luhrmann movie,Elvis. Now that the audience is familiar with the biographical story of the legendary singer, director Sofia Coppola is all set to bring Priscilla Presley’s unseen story to life in the A24 film,Priscilla. The film is adapted from the memoir,Elvis and Me, written by Presley herself and Sandra Harmon....

August 11, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Chloe Lewis

Reasons Why Netflix’s Live-Action Avatar: The Last Airbender Series Could Succeed (& Why It Could Fail)

Nickelodeon’s 2000s showAvatar: The Last Airbenderis widely regarded as one of themost beloved animated series in the world. The series has won many awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Kids' Choice Award, and five Annie Awards. The series is set in a world where people harness one of four elements (water, earth, fire, and air) and focuses on a young boy named Aang. As the “Avatar,” Aang has the destiny of mastering all four elements and bringing balance to a world ruled by the Fire Nation....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1386 words · Ryan Carr

Respect: Here's Why Jennifer Hudson Was Perfect to Play Aretha Franklin

Referred to as the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin is one of the greatest American artists of all time. Known for hit songs such as “I Say a Little Prayer”, “Respect”, and “Never Gonna Break my Faith”, over 75 million of her records have been sold worldwide. Franklin has placed ninth twice on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Artists of All Time”. Leaving behind an incredible legacy, finding the right actress to playAretha Franklin in a musical biopiccould have been a very difficult task....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 983 words · Gina Mosley

Skin Tight: Guess Vs. Jordache TV Show Is Happening at 101 Studios

Two famous brands going head-to-head in retail war? We’ve seen it plenty of times before. Coke vs. Pepsi. Adidas Vs. Puma. Now the war raged between designer jeans is coming to a small screen near you as the bookSkin Tight: The Bizarre Story of Guess Vs. Jordacheis getting turned into a TV series at 101 Studios. 101 Studios announced the acquisition of the 1992 book this weekend. They optioned all rights with intent to develop a show instead of a movie, because there is a lot of story to tell between these two iconic brand names....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Mallory Krueger

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Poster Changed After Fan Outcry

Many films make minor changes following test screenings, but few have completely redesigned their main character after releasing the first trailer. 2020’sSonic The Hedgehogfound itself in that very exclusive group after fans tore apart the design of the iconic blue speedster when he made his first appearance, with particular note given to the character’s strangely human eyes. While costly to completely change the character’s face at a point when much of the movie was already finished, it paid off with the movie being a huge hit....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Gerald Franco

Spider-Man Spin-Off Nightwatch Targets Director Spike Lee

Sony’s Marvel Universe is about to get a lot bigger with the addition of a possible Spike Lee directedNightwatchas one of the upcomingSpider-Man spin-offs. The Sony development team is in full swing right now as theVenommovie starring Tom Hardy prepares for production, while talks of a Silver Sable and Black Cat movie continue, with solo adventures for Kraven and Mysterio eyed as well.Nightwatchwas rumored to show up in this summer’sSpider-Man: Homecoming, but that obviously didn’t happen....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · April Miller

Star Wars Fans Petition to Make Leia an Official Disney Princess

Many are still deeply mourning the loss ofStar WarsiconCarrie Fisher, who has appeared in four live-action movies as Princess Leia. There have been a number of tributes and vigils held for the fallen star. And now, some fans are taking it even further. A petition has been launched to make Princess Leia an official Disney Princess. the surprising thing is that this hasn’t already happened. Following Carrie Fisher’s untimely passing at the all too young age of just 60, a group ofStar Wars fansmobilized to launch a petition online....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Mr. Scott Hunter

Star Wars or Star Trek: Where Do J.J. Abrams' Loyalties Lie?

J.J. Abramsis at the forefront of the two biggest sci-fi franchises of all time. But which one does he love best? The director, producer and writer behind some of the biggest movies of all time was recently interviewed forTHR’s Awards Chatter Podcast. And he was asked where his loyalties lie when it comes to eitherStar Warsor Star Trek. And it’s probably not tough to guess his answer. It’s no secret that J....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Tammy Frazier