• How The Terminator Changed Arnold Schwarzenegger Forever

    When Schwarzenegger starred in The Terminator, he earned his place as one of the most intimidating villains in film history. Here's how playing the Terminator changed Schwarzenegger's life forever, and why he still hasn't said goodbye to this iconic character.

    By Jane Harkness November 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • Daisy Ridley Reveals Whether She'd Ever Return To Star Wars

    Everyone looking to tackle a Star Wars project –– and the list is long these days –– has to ask whether audiences will respond better to nostalgia or novelty. Daisy Ridley knows which side she's ready to come down on, at least in terms of the elements of the franchise that are closest to her.

    By Eric Betts November 23rd, 2020 Read More
  • The Star Wars Controversy That Has Fans Fuming At Disney

    In a dispute that could have wide-ranging copyright implications, science-fiction legend Alan Dean Foster has come forward to state that Disney is refusing to pay him royalties he's owed for novels to which the company acquired the rights.

    By Eric Betts November 19th, 2020 Read More
  • What John Boyega Would Look Like As James Bond

    From the moment Daniel Craig announced his departure from the 007 role— and to nobody's surprise, given the popularity and cultural significance of the James Bond series — speculation ran rampant across the internet over who is going to fill his shoes. Well, what about John Boyega?

    By Shane O'Neill November 18th, 2020 Read More
  • References You Missed In The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

    The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special touches on every mainstream entry in the franchise, winking knowingly (and festively) along the way. In case you missed them, let's reassemble some of the subtle references sprinkled throughout The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special.

    By Tom Meisfjord November 17th, 2020 Read More
  • Why Steven Spielberg Played Dungeons & Dragons Before Filming E.T.

    How does a filmmaker prepare to capture the sort of true-to-life adolescent experience that Steven Spielberg was after when filming E.T.? With game night, apparently. Actor Robert MacNaughton shared some memories of working on the extra-terrestrial adventure, including a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

    By Sharon Pruitt-Young November 16th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars: The Mon Calamari Explained

    In The Mandalorian chapter 11, Din Djarin and the Child found themselves on an aquatic moon called Trask, home to a number of aquatic species — including the humanoid squid-like beings known as the Mon Calamari. Here's what you should know about the creatures.

    By Robert Balkovich November 13th, 2020 Read More
  • Things Only Adults Notice In National Treasure

    The 2004 film National Treasure not only fanned the flames of conspiracy, it also caused a large portion of kids to pay more attention in history class. But despite its popularity, adults can’t help but notice these obvious, distracting moments.

    By Steven Tye November 10th, 2020 Read More
  • Star Wars Finally Confirms Something We Suspected All Along

    It's always seemed odd that Yoda doesn't acknowledge R2-D2 in The Empire Strikes Back, because they definitely shared time fighting a common enemy in the Clone Wars of the prequels. Per a recently published book, however, it's finally been confirmed that Yoda remembered more than he let on.

    By Patrick Phillips November 10th, 2020 Read More
  • The Untold Truth Of Mad Max's Furiosa

    Mad Max: Fury Road's Furiosa is a fierce warrior motivated by revenge, compassion, and longing. But how did she lose her arm? And who was she before Immortan Joe named her as his Imperator? We're here to explore all those details and more.

    By Michael Bodhi Green November 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The Finn Story We Never Got To See In Star Wars

    No matter where you stand, you've likely, at one point or another, pondered some of the unused ideas for The Rise of Skywalker that wound up on the cutting room floor. Surprisingly, many ideas have come to light in the time since the film's release, and quite a few of them sounded pretty intriguing.

    By Shane O'Neill November 6th, 2020 Read More
  • The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Trailer Has Fans Stoked

    This holiday season, Lucasfilm is dumping its Star Wars LEGOs out on the floor and mixing characters from across the galaxy to create The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. The trailer just dropped on November 5, 2020, and the frequently divided Star Wars fans are delighted all around.

    By Sydney Baum Haines November 5th, 2020 Read More
  • The Terminator Easter Egg You Never Caught In Alita: Battle Angel

    Alita: Battle Angel is a wild, entertaining sci-fi romp with some truly stunning visuals and intense action. It's a gift that keeps on giving — and as icing on the awesomeness cake, there's also the occasional, cool hidden detail that it's almost impossible to notice during the first viewing.

    By Pauli Poisuo November 3rd, 2020 Read More
  • This James Bond Scene Nearly Killed Sean Connery In 1963

    It sort of goes without saying that working as a field agent and international superspy comes with a little requisite danger of incurring grievous bodily harm. You know what shouldn't come with a little requisite danger of incurring grievous bodily harm? Playing one in the pictures.

    By Zach Lisabeth November 2nd, 2020 Read More
  • The Real Reason Sean Connery Stopped Playing James Bond

    The first time the world saw a cinematic adaptation of Bond — James Bond — the charismatic Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery was the man in the center of the action. But, of course, Connery didn't stick around forever. Here's the real reason why he stopped playing James Bond.

    By AJ Caulfield October 31st, 2020 Read More
  • The Reason Sean Connery Regretted Playing James Bond

    The role of James Bond brought Sean Connery fame, fortune, and an eternal association with an iconic character. But Connery isn't just a member of the exclusive list of actors who've played Bond. He also has a metaphorical membership to the club of actors who regret the role that made them famous.

    By Natasha Lavender October 31st, 2020 Read More
  • The Darkest Easter Egg Everyone Missed In The Star Wars Universe

    The Star Wars universe is a messed-up place. Whether it's chopped-off hands, youngling genocide, or Luke's poor auntie getting burnt to a crisp when she was trying to sweep outside her house, things get pretty dark in that far, far away galaxy. But there's a dark Easter egg that everyone missed.

    By Dany Roth October 29th, 2020 Read More
  • How Pulp Fiction Lied To You About Samuel Jackson's Character

    In the nearly 30 years since its release, Pulp Fiction is still considered one of the greatest films of all time. Jackson's character, Jules Winnfield, remains one of the coolest and most intimidating characters in cinema, but there's one attribute of his that is never brought up onscreen: his hair.

    By Ian Goldstein October 20th, 2020 Read More