Thrawn Author Reacts to The Mandalorian Surprise

Thrawn author Timothy Zahn has shared his thoughts onThe Mandaloriansurprise. Chapter 13 of the hit Disney+ series has already separated itself from the pack in terms of providing quite a bit of information. We learned a lot about the Child, aka Grogu, and we were introduced to fan-favorite character Ahsoka Tano, who is played by actress Rosario Dawson. However, there was another element that shocked hardcoreStar Warsfans. There areSPOILERSforThe Mandalorianseason 2 below, so read ahead at your own risk....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Kim Dalton

Thrawn's True Origin Revealed in New Star Wars Book

There was a time whenStar Warsfans didn’t have any new movies to look forward to. In the time afterStar Wars: Return of the Jediand beforeGeorge Lucasreturned to a galaxy far, far away for the prequels, fans had to rely on theStar Warsexpanded universe video games, comic books and novels. During that time, one of the greatest villains inStar Warshistory,Grand Admiral Thrawn, was born. Disney has made him an official part of the new canon and the brilliant, blue strategist is getting his own novel....

June 25, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Elizabeth Lopez

Where The Eternals Could Show Up Again in Marvel's Multiverse Saga

Marvel’sEternalsfilm, directed by Chloé Zhao upon release, was the most standalone project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film, which was Marvel’s most existential and theological to date, was released in the fall of 2021 to mixed reactions from audiences and critics. It was the first film of the MCU to receive a rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and it currently has the lowest Cinemascore of the franchise, with audiences giving the film a B-rating (tied with Quantumania)....

June 25, 2025 · 9 min · 1829 words · Jennifer Aguilar

Yo Gabba Gabba! Reboot Is Happening at Apple TV+

The popular children’s educational seriesYo Gabba Gabba!is returning with a new creative vision. Reportedly, Apple TV+ is looking to expand its selection of kids programming starting with the revival of the former Nickelodeon series. In collaboration with WildBrain, the streamer has ordered a new 20-episode half-hour series based on the original incarnation. The deal also includes the rights to the entire library of all pastYo Gabba Gabba!series episodes and specials....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Shelly Peterson

Zsa Zsa Gabor Has Finally Been Laid to Rest Five Years After Her Death

On December 18th, 2016, the Hungarian-American actressZsa Zsa Gabor(Sári Gábor) passed away at the age of 99. Here we are five years later and she is just now being laid to rest. So why five years later is she just now being buried? Well in true Zsa Zsa fashion…she had to take a little trip first. Something that would make Robin Leech a little jealous.When Zsa Zsa passed away, the Hollywood icon was cremated and her ashes were placed in a very lavish urn....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Deborah Fitzgerald

'Expend4bles' Is a Streaming Hit on Starz Ahead of 'A Working Man' Release

Jason StathamandSylvester Stalloneare about to team up in the new action thriller,A Working Man, and many critics will be hoping it can make up for their last collaboration onExpend4bles. However, as action fans await the new movie’s arrival, the fourth movie in Stallone’sExpendablesfranchise has made an unexpected leap up to 4th position onSTARZ’s movie chart. Despite the film being slammed by critics to the tune of a 14% Tomatometer score, audiences had a completely different view on the latest entry in the testosterone-driven franchise that has at one time or another included every great action star of the 1980s....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Jose Hudson

'Reacher' Season 3 Wouldn't Be Nearly as Good Without Frances Neagley

Ever since its initial release in 2022, Prime Video’s hit series,Reacher,has built a loyal fanbase by delivering action-packed storytelling, a magnetic lead in Alan Ritchson, and a commitment to bringing author Lee Child’s novels to screens. Therecently concluded Season 3of the series adapted Child’s seventhJack Reachernovel,Persuader.However, in bringing the story to life,the showrunners made one major deviation: they added in the character of Frances Neagley (Maria Sten) despite her not appearing in the book....

June 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1137 words · James Robinson

'The Last of Us' Season 2's Kaitlyn Dever Addresses Abby Online Discourse

The Last of UsSeason 2 is just over a month away and, alongside the return of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsay), the new season will introduce a third main character to the franchise: Abby, played byKaitlyn Dever. Abby was introduced inThe Last of Us Part IIvideo game as a playable antagonist (or protagonist, depending on how you viewed the plot) and quickly became one of the most divisive characters in the entire franchise....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Kimberly Peterson

10 Underrated Boxing Movies That Should've Been Knockout Hits

Throughout the releases of critical darlings and box office successes, several boxing movies have gone rather under the radar.Rocky(1976),Raging Bull(1980),Million Dollar Baby(2004) — these are some of the most famous movies ever made, and they all revolve around the sweet science. By far, boxing is thesportthat makes for the highest-quality films. The films on this list were made by talented directors, and for the most part, they feature star-studded casts. There is no telling how they came up short, whether analyzing their success from a box office perspective or one of critical reception....

June 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1502 words · Ruth Smith

15 Superheroes Like Blue Beetle Who Deserve Their Own Movies

Jaime Reyes has donned the Scarab and buzzed into theaters in DC’s newest film,Blue Beetle.The first superhero film led by a Latino hero,Blue Beetlesees Reyes attempting to control the powerful, insectoid alien technology as he battles the villainous Carapax and the corrupt CEO of Kord Industries, Victoria Kord. The film acts as an origin story for the young adult superhero, highlighting the many possibilities of the technological armor. With the ability to shape-shift and produce a multitude of powerful weapons, the Scarab is one of the most powerful tools in the DC Universe, and fans are excited to see it finally adapted for the big screen....

June 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2356 words · Kayla Johnson

A Heat Prequel Is Coming from Michael Mann, But It's Not What You Think

It’s been over two decades since directorMichael Mannunleashed his action-packed classicHeatonto the world, which still has legions of devoted fans to this day. While there have never been any official plans for a sequel, the director will now revisit this iconic crime saga in a prequel novel he is writing with celebrated crime author Reed Farrel Coleman. The novel is expected to be published next year under the filmmaker’s Michael Mann Books imprint at William Morrow/HarperCollins....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Judith Wang

Aladdin Gets Rogue One Star Alan Tudyk as Iago

Aladdinfinally dropped its first full-length trailer today after a handful of teasers that left fans perplexed and agitated. Will Smith’s blue Genie was cause for concern, but now that the whimsical imp has been let out of the lamp on a wider scale, it appears that the complainers are starting to warm up to Robin Williams' replacement. On the heels of this sigh of relief, it has been announced that Iago has a new voice....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Natasha Osborne

Anna Kendrick Compares Twilight Shoot to a Hostage Situation

The Twilight sagahas the dubious honor of being one of the most profitable film series of all time, that is also constantly bad-mouthed by it’s cast. The latest addition to the list is Anna Kendrick, who spoke to Vanity Fair about her career, during which she had some highly unflattering things to say about her time filmingTwilight. “The first movie wefilmed in Portland, Oregon, and I just remember being so cold and miserable....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Jamie Johnston