Severus Snape's Entire Backstory Explained
From lifelong vendettas to his long-lost love and his true allegiance, here's the entire, fascinating backstory of Severus Snape, explained in full.
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The Ending Of Stardust Explained
Stardust, based on the 1997 Neil Gaiman novel of the same name, is essentially a will-they-or-won't-they love story but, there are actually quite a lot of moving pieces to the story. Here's a breakdown of its mystical, star-crossed ending. -
Why The Villain Of The Harry Potter Movies Wasn't Actually Voldemort
You might think you know who the real villain of Harry Potter is... but you would be wrong. The greatest villain of the story is even more powerful and insidious than Voldemort himself, and even more tragically relevant to the real world. -
Every Ghost In Harry Potter Explained
The Harry Potter series features all manner of magical creatures, including ghosts of every stripe. Some died violently, some enjoy their afterlife to the fullest, and some even teach Hogwarts classes. We're here to deliver the eerie ins and outs of the wizarding world's spectral inhabitants. -
Characters Who Were Left Out Of The Harry Potter Movies
Though the eight Harry Potter movies did a great job bringing the beloved book series to the big screen, a whole lot had to be left out. These are the book characters who never made it into the movies at all, from Ron's erstwhile older brother Charlie to Voldemort's tragic mother Merope. -
Peter Pan And Wendy - Everything You Need To Know
Disney is giving Peter Pan the live-action remake treatment with "Peter Pan and Wendy." Here's everything we know so far about the film. -
What The Cast Of Space Jam Looks Like Today
Space Jam is one of the strangest artifacts of the '90s.We're here to catch you up on what its stars have been up to in the years since it debuted. -
The Most Paused Moments In Harry Potter Movies
From the series' starry-eyed beginning to its electrifying end, these are the most paused moments in the Harry Potter movies. -
Lord Of The Rings' First Age Of Middle-Earth Explained
From armies of dragons to tragic heroes, legions of balrogs, massive wars, dirtbag treachery, and a trio of superpowered gems that make the One Ring feel like your great-grandmother's wedding ring, here are the events that shaped the First Age of Middle-earth. -
The Most Underappreciated Sci-Fi And Fantasy Movies On Netflix Right Now
With the great streaming wars of the 21st Century continuing to rage, it's never been more difficult to figure out which content provider to turn to. Luckily, with so many viewing options available, it's a great time to be alive for cinephiles. -
What Happened To Jasmine From Space Jam?
You may be surprised to learn that the doting wife and adorable kids we see in Space Jam aren't Michael Jordan's actual family. For our money, the most adorable of those little moppets was daughter Jasmine, portrayed by then-six-year-old Penny Bae Bridges. What has she been up to in the years since? -
The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings Dwarves Explained
With so much dwarvish lore in The Lord of the Rings, we thought we'd take a deep dive into the dwarves of Middle-earth in order to see what makes them different from the ostentatious men, froufrou elves, and beardless hobbits that surround them on all sides. -
The Lord Of The Rings Reunion You Never Expected To Happen
On the May 31, 2020 episode of Josh Gad's Reunited Apart YouTube show, we witnessed the cast of The Lord of The Rings reunite in a Zoom meeting to reminisce, as well as to raise money for the No Kid Hungry charity. Who took part in this unprecedented event, and what did they talk about? -
The Rarest Harry Potter Book You'll Never Own
There's a whole world of Harry Potter merch out there, but some of it is easier to get your hands on than others. If you're willing to part with some serious cash, here are the ultra-rare items in the Harry Potter merchandise universe. -
Things That Make No Sense About The Death Eaters In Harry Potter
The Death Eaters are Voldemort's loyal band of followers, feared throughout the Wizarding World. They're terrifying, skillful, and fanatically devoted -- but sometimes, their choices make absolutely no sense. We're here to examine all that's inexplicable about Voldemort's frightening followers. -
The Untold Truth Of Space Jam
Space Jam is one of the most fondly remembered films of the '90s, so here's a look behind the scenes of how the Toon Squad beat the Monstars and what made Space Jam so special. -
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - Everything You Need To Know
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is finally here, and here's everything you need to know about the fantasy film. -
How Taika Waititi Made His First Movie With Lord Of The Rings' Trash
Taika Waititi has spoken about his time on The Mandalorian, but this unique, funny filmmaker also dished up some details about how he got started in Hollywood with the help of some scraps from a very famous film series. Here's how Taika Waititi got started thanks to The Lord of the Rings' leftovers. -
Why The Little League Player From Hook Looks So Familiar
Streaming audiences have been rediscovering the 1991 fantasy Hook, director Steven Spielberg's heartfelt continuation of the Peter Pan story. If you have sharp eyes, you might have found one of the young players in the little league scene eerily familiar.Here's where you've seen him before. -
Will Michael Jordan Appear In Space Jam 2 With LeBron James?
Now that we know the long-awaited sequel will be titled Space Jam: A New Legacy, the biggest question on fans' minds is clear: What about a possible appearance from original star Michael Jordan? -
Why Captain Hook From Hook Looks So Familiar
Recently, streaming audiences have been rediscovering Hook, the 1991 adventure that continues the story of Peter Pan. The actor in the title role is Dustin Hoffman, and if you're having a tough time placing his face, get ready for a crash course in modern American cinema. -
Why These Characters Were Left Out Of The Lord Of The Rings Movies
The Lord of the Rings' heroes are beloved around the world. But while you know Gandalf, Legolas, and Aragorn, you might not know about book-only characters like Tom Bombadil or Bill Ferny. We're here to explain why they, and so many other characters from the books, didn't make it to the films. -
The Backstory Of The Lord Of The Rings' Hobbits Explained
Middle-earth is home to many powerful and fascinating creatures, locations, and races. The Hobbits are some of the humblest beings among them -- but their importance to The Lord of the Rings cannot be overstated. This is their story, from their simple beginnings to their grand destiny. -
Here's How Much Money The Lord Of The Rings Franchise Has Made
It'll come as no particular shock to anyone at this point, but Jackson's original The Lord of the Rings trilogy scored a cinematic trifecta by satisfying fans, thrilling critics, and delivering the goods at the box office. Here's how much money the movies made altogether. -
Things Only Adults Notice In Hook
To younger viewers, Hook is a movie about adventure, pirates, and spiked mohawks. To adults it's not quite that simple. What do only adults notice in Hook? -
Harry Potter Cast Members You May Not Know Passed Away
No matter whether these actors left fans behind during the franchise or after it had concluded, these losses still left Potter fans devastated. -
The Untold Truth Of The NeverEnding Story
Turn around and look at what you see: This is the untold truth of The NeverEnding Story.
