How Marvel Tried to Kill The Fantastic Four

Quick Links WhenThe Fantastic Fourdebuted in November 1961, it ushered in a new era for comic books. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the comic featured the iconic characters of Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing. It was seen as the flagship title for Marvel Comics and laid down the foundation for Marvel Comics as featuring heroes that not only existed in the real-world cities of the readers but also bickered and argued....

August 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1828 words · Mrs. Katherine Newton

How Spider-Man Joined the MCU

Since his first appearance in 1962,Spider-Manhas been the superhero most associated with Marvel Comics. His feature films were some of the most popular movies at the dawn of the 21st century and paved the way for theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Yet in 2012, it seemed like Spider-Man would never actually be able to fight alongside the Avengers because Sony had canceledSpider-Man 4and fast-trackedThe Amazing Spider-Manto avoid losing the rights to the web-slinger to Marvel....

August 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1118 words · Kyle Maldonado

Jeffrey Wright Teases Felix's Return in James Bond 25

The mystery behindJames Bond 25is a bit more clear. There’s a good chanceDaniel Craigwill be back at least one more time as MI6’s main man. And now it looks like he will be getting some help from a familiar friend.Jeffrey Wright, who is the most recent actor to play CIA agent Felix Leiter in theJames Bond franchise, seems to be teasing his return as the character inJames Bond 25. Jeffrey Wright, who many of you may recognize as Bernard from HBO’sWestworld, occasionally throws up a fun, vague tease on social media....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 456 words · Jennifer Gonzalez

John Travolta Is Robert Shapiro in American Crime Story

Welcome back indeed! In his first television starring role since Welcome Back, Kotter, award-winning actor and producer John Travolta will star as defense attorney Robert Shapiro in the FX miniseriesAmerican Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, from Executive Producers Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Brad Falchuk, and Dante Di Loreto. The two-time Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe Award winning Travolta will portray Shapiro, a key member of O....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Patricia Larson

Justice League Brings Back Jeremy Irons as Alfred

Back in February, Warner Bros. confirmed thatJustice Leaguewillstart productionon April 11, but the studio has yet to reveal a full cast list for the first installment of this two-part movie, both of which will be directed byZack Snyder. We know that Batman (Ben Affleck), Superman (Henry Cavill) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) will return fromBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, along with Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller) and Cyborg (Ray Fisher), who all had cameos inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Meghan York

Kevin Costner Was Disappointed Nobody 'Stepped Up to Defend Him' About Yellowstone

Kevin Costneris pushing back against reports that he is solely to blame for his departure from the hit seriesYellowstone. In an interview withPeople, the Oscar winner detailed the troubled production schedule for Taylor Sheridan’s western series, and expressed disappointment that no one stepped up to dispel the rumors and lies about his departure. Costner played John Dutton, the patriarch of a family that owned the Yellowstone Ranch, the biggest ranch in Montana....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Elizabeth Schneider

Mad Max: Fury Road Is Finally Coming to IMAX 3D

WhenMad Max: Fury Roadhit theaters this May, many were disappointed that it wasn’t available in the IMAX 3D format, since IMAX theaters were playingAvengers: Age of Ultron. Now that the summer movie season is over, fans will get to see this action-thriller in the belovedIMAX 3Dformat for the first time, during a limited one-week engagement starting Friday, September 11. From directorGeorge Miller, originator of the post-apocalyptic genre and mastermind behind the legendaryMad Maxfranchise, comesMad Max: Fury Road, a return to the world of the Road Warrior, Max Rockatansky....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Samantha Murillo

Malcolm in the Middle Reunion Announced by Bryan Cranston

The current circumstances have led to a whole host of reunions featuring the cast and crew from several beloved big and small screen projects. These have included the likes ofLord of the Rings,Back to the Future, andThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and now,Breaking Badstar Bryan Cranston has revealed that the cast ofMalcolm in the Middlewill join the reunion ranks. “Here we are… all are stuck in this five months of quarantine!...

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Kaitlyn Kramer

Max to Release ASL Version of 'The Last of Us' Before Season 2 Debut

With the second season of HBO’s hit apocalyptic drama show starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey on the horizon,The Last of Usis making groundbreaking strides in accessibility to further encompass the spirit of the video game it’s based on. Naughty Dog’s best-selling game franchise,The Last of Us,features unique and innovative accessibility mechanics, especially regarding the infectedmonsters called Clickers, whose fungus has blinded them, and therefore they rely on their hyper-sensitive hearing to track down prey....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Dr. Lisa Martin

Microsoft's Attempt to Buy Nintendo Was Met with Nothing But Laughter

Microsoft once tried to acquireNintendoand got laughed at. Back in the late 1990s, Microsoft was looking to get into the world of gaming. However, the chips were stacked against them from the start, thanks to the success of Sony’s PlayStation and the legend of Nintendo. Before getting into gaming, the company was best-known for Windows and its Office software, which was everywhere. They had the funds to do whatever they wanted, but they still struggled to get people to believe in their idea for a console....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Amanda King

Most Expensive Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Merch Is $25K and You'll Want It

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edgeopens to the public next week and it has some pretty amazing merchandise for sale. One of the best things for sale at the park is a full-size remote controlled R2-D2 droid. It looks and acts just like it does in the movies and at appearances. This is the real deal. This is not a toy, this is your own R2 unit, which you’re able to completely customize to your liking....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Gregory Romero

Netflix’s Alexa & Katie: Best Episodes, Ranked

Netflix’sAlexa & Katieis a heartwarmingand funny seriesfollowing two best friends, Alexa (Paris Berelc) and Katie (Isabel May), who are getting ready to start their freshman year of high school together. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Alexa is diagnosed with cancer and has to start treatment alongside being a student. The show follows Alexa and Katie’s unbreakable friendship as the duo navigates all four years of high school and the struggles that come along with it, as well as the hardships of a cancer diagnosis as a young adult....

August 19, 2025 · 7 min · 1451 words · Victoria Jones

Never Have I Ever: How the Show Gets Mental Health Right

Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher,Never Have I Everpremiered on Netflix in 2020. The show follows Indian-American teenager Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) after a family tragedy. Her father, Mohan, died during a concert in her freshman year, and the trauma caused her to lose the ability to walk for a few months. Able to walk again, she enters her sophomore year with hope, only to fall into a lot of drama in her family and at school....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 970 words · Steven Morse