Wednesday Writers Address Jenna Ortega's Controversial Script Comments

WednesdayactressJenna Ortegasparked controversy last year with her critical comments about the writing of the hit Netflix series, and has dealt with backlash from fans ever since. However, an interview earlier this week withWednesdaywriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar clarified that, although Ortega’s comments may have been in poor taste, there is no animosity against the up-and-coming actress. Follows Wednesday Addams' years as a student, when she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart and solve the mystery that embroiled her parents....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Jason Dawson

What Does Mark Hamill Think of Joaquin Phoenix in Joker?

Joaquin Phoenix’s take on theJokerhas been teased in the first trailer. Obviously, there have been comparisons to past actors who have taken on the Clown Prince of Crime by fans, which isn’t exactly fair because it’s based on a few minutes of footage. With that being said, the response has been overwhelmingly positive so far andStar Warslegend Mark Hamill has now shared his thoughts on the trailer. Hamill has some pretty deep ties with the character and still provides the villain’s voice in animated projects and video games....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Tracy Moore

Why the Russo Bros.' All-Male Ghostbusters Isn't Happening

TheMarvelCinematic Universe is about to get a whole lot bigger whenPhase Threekicks off in May withCaptain America: Civil War. Once that movie hits theaters, directorsAnthony RussoandJoe Russowill start preppingAvengers: Infinity War Part IandAvengers: Infinity War - Part II, withproductionstarting in late 2016 for a back-to-back shoot that is expected to span nine months. As some may recall, we reported last year that the filmmakers were also attached to directGhostbusters 4at Sony, which hasChanning Tatumattached to star....

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Tanya Holmes

Win a Mission: Impossible[CLOSED]

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Oneis now available on digital, and to celebrate it coming to 4K Ultra HD SteelBook™, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on October 31st, we’re giving away a couple of cool swag bundles. You can get a branded backpack, anMI7shirt, and a digital code for the film just by emailing us and letting us know your favorite Tom Cruise movie. You can see what the swag bundle looks like below:...

July 9, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · James Lewis

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Director Plans to Make a Teletubbies Horror Film

Rhys Frake-Waterfield recently made a controversial take on a character loved by children since 1926. Frake-Waterfield transformedWinnie the Pooh, created by A.A. Milne and E. H. Shepard, into a horror villain inWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, and he plans to do the same with other children’s cartoon characters, including theTeletubbies. Following the recent release ofWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honeyin cinemas, Frake-Waterfield spoke toScreen Rantabout the horror film and discussed other horror adaptations he has in mind....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Veronica Sutton

X-Men Arrival May Be Teased in MCU Phase 4 Hints Marvel's Kevin Feige

It may still be a while before we see theX-Menin the flesh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That said, it may not be too long before we start seeing hints of the mutants. This, according to Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige, who has hinted that upcoming Phase 4 MCU projects will include teases of what’s to come. Specifically, the arrival of theX-Men. Kevin Feigeis currently making the rounds to promoteWandaVision. The live-action Disney+ series will officially kick off Phase 4 of the MCU....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Christopher Edwards

'Outlander' Should Adapt the Final Book as a Film

Quick Links AsOutlanderSeason 7 Part 2 nears a August 17, 2025, premiere, the end is in sight for Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser in the popular TV adaptation. 15 months have passed since the acclaimed historical drama left off, with the Frasers' honeymoon in 1945 suddenly redirecting its course to the American Revolution in the 1700s. Eight episodes remain before the eighth and final season bids farewell to fans in 2025-26....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1005 words · Carlos Hernandez

10 Best MCU Movies That Hold Up as Excellent Standalone Titles

It’s been 15 years since the firstIron Manmovie kicked off the glorious cinematic phenomenon known as theMarvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU was cinematic storytelling on an unprecedented scale, and hooked a global audience along for a ride that has lasted all this time. Today, as words like “superhero fatigue” are finding prominence, a new generation of eager viewers are still discovering this world of stories. It invites us to take a second look at all the things that made the MCU so special....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Lisa Galvan

10 Gritty Noir Anime Series

It is no surprise thatanimeis a truly unique form of storytelling. While Japan established the art, anime has gained a global recognition and garnered high praise through its immense variety of genre, narrative style, and the ability to explore heartwarming as well as intense themes with ease. The form of animation differs vastly from the Western ones, and the series, sometimes spanning decades, revolve around sci-fi, crime thrillers, coming-of-age, and mystery....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1571 words · Dr. Brian Freeman MD

10 Killer Facts About 80s Horror Classic Trick or Treat

“Hey you! Feeling down? Tear down the walls!” Sammi Curr is hands-down our favorite fictitious heavy metal hero, beloved by all of us fans of box-office bomb Trick Or Treat, a 1986 horror flick that’s gained cult status among the metal faithful. Here we’ll take a look at 10 killer facts aboutTrick or Treat. Freddy vs. Sammi Touching on the supernatural, the PMRC driven fears of the ’80s, and a bit of “satanic panic,“Trick Or Treattells the story of Sammi Curr, a dead rocker resurrected through “back-masking” who helps his number one fan get revenge on the high school bullies....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1068 words · Chelsea Johnson

10 Light-Hearted Disney Movies That Are Based on Much Darker Stories

When people think ofDisney, they often picture light-hearted films and shows that are colorful, family-friendly, and almost always end with a happily-ever-after scenario. Just take a look at the number ofprincesses that find their princeand the incredible adventures characters get to experience. There is no denying that many of the original Disney films are packed with positive messages and characters that serve as role models. However, some of the fun and adorable stories were not always so cheerful....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1753 words · Diane Kelley

Action Movie Monkey Man Compared to John Wick & The Raid, Lands Fresh Rotten Tomatoes Score

The new action movieMonkey Manfrom actor and directorDev Patelhas been met with rave reviews following its debut at SXSW, being compared to the likes of such modern action classics asJohn WickandThe Raid. Directed by Dev Patel in his feature directorial debut, and from a screenplay he co-wrote with Paul Angunawela and John Collee,Monkey Mannow holds a ‘fresh’ score of 88% on the review aggregator siteRotten Tomatoes, with critics heaping praise on both Patel’s filmmaking skills and his lead performance....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Crystal Ramirez

Amazing Star Trek 4 Easter Egg Revealed in Spider-Man: Homecoming

This is so cool.Spider-Man: HomecomingandStar Trek IV: The Voyage Homeare connected. In fact, it’s now believed that Marvel’s MCU takes place in the same universe asStar Trek. Which ties three studios together, Disney, Sony and Paramount. And we all have one wild punk rocker with very colorful hair to thank. And that punk rocker is Kirk Thatcher. So, what is this crazy connection betweenStar TrekandSpider-Manthat pulls Kirk and Spock into the peripheral of the MCU?...

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Russell Osborne DVM