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Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels

Mike Bedard

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Will Reportedly Start Filming Very Soon

We received word that the Obi-Wan Kenobi series was finally progressing in a positive direction a couple of months ago. Now, we have even more news that the show is on track to arrive on Disney+ sooner rather than later.

Sydney Baum Haines

The 2016 Bruce Willis Flop Defying Odds And Dominating Netflix's Top 10

It's December, and there's a Bruce Willis movie currently dominating Netflix's Top Ten. No, it's not Die Hard — it's a box office flop from 2016 that's defying the odds and capturing everyone's attention.

Jefferson White plays Jimmy on Yellowstone

Mike Bedard

Yellowstone Fans Can Breathe A Sigh Of Relief For This Returning Character

Recent comments from Jimmy actor Jefferson White confirm that the character will be around for at least a little while when Yellowstone returns for season 4.

Rick as a deadly warrior in "Samurai & Shogun"

Mike Bedard

Japanese Director Teases Sequel To Rick And Morty's Samurai Anime

The Rick and Morty anime short "Samurai & Shogun" has captured the attention of fans across the world. And now, the mastermind behind the short has teased that a sequel is in the works.

Nina Starner

What Elliot Page Is Going To Do With His Umbrella Academy Role

Recently, Academy Award-nominated actor and star of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy Elliot Page released a heartfelt statement announcing that he is transgender, using he/him and they/them pronouns. As far as The Umbrella Academy is concerned, nothing will change.

The villainous MODOK appears frequently in Marvel comics

Looper Staff

The Truth About MODOK

MODOK has not yet had the same kind of breakout success of some of his contemporaries. That's all set to change...

Looper Staff

Why The Expanse Seems To Predict The Future

The Expanse is an adaptation of the novel series by James S.A. Corey, a pseudonym for co-authors Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck.

Looper Staff

Everything We Know About The Doctor Who Festive Special

"Revolution of the Daleks" doesn't just feature the return of the Doctor's classic foes. It brings back a number of recurring characters, including one big fan favorite, and says goodbye to others. The Doctor Who Festive Special is shaping up to be the real highlight of the holiday season.

Shane O'Neill

The Truth About The Johnny Depp Cameo In The Walking Dead

In a season 6 episode of The Walking Dead, viewers spotted a severed head that looked alarmingly like Johnny Depp. Now, the series' special make-up effects supervisor Greg Nicotero has opened up about how the Depp cameo came to be.

Lucky the Pizza-Dog on the cover of America #5

Dany Roth

Marvel Comic Fans Will Love This New Photo From The Hawkeye Set

The casting of Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop is exciting, but what if we told you that there was someone arguably even more adored from Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye comics who appears to be featured in the upcoming Disney+ series?

Gal Gadot runs to save the day in Wonder Woman 1984

Mike Bedard

Wonder Woman 1984 Has A Super-Sized Runtime

With Wonder Woman 1984 hitting theaters and HBO Max on December 25, you can watch the film however you're most comfortable. Either way, you better have a comfortable seat, as its runtime suggests a whole lot of story for the Amazonian Princess.

Tom Meisfjord

Jeremy Renner Drops A Hawkeye Tease On Instagram

A fresh hint about Marvel's Disney+ slate comes courtesy Clint Barton himself, as Jeremy Renner has taken to Instagram to post a winking nod to his upcoming streaming project. Matt Fraction and David Aja fans, get ready to order a celebratory pizza for your favorite dog.

Rick Grimes leading a pack of walkers on horseback on The Walking Dead

Robert Balkovich

World Beyond's Scott Gimple Lays Final Word On Rick Being At The CRM Facility

The Walking Dead: World Beyond revolves around two sisters, Iris (Aliyah Royale) and Hope (Alexa Mansour), traveling to a CRM facility to rescue their scientist father. Fans have speculated if they'll see Rick Grimes there, and Scott Gimple is giving everyone a final answer.

Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda Maximoff and Vision on WandaVision

Sydney Baum Haines

Paul Bettany Teases WandaVision's Theatrical MCU-Level End Game

Everything we do know of WandaVision certainly does sound bonkers. However, Paul Bettany recently teased on SiriusXM that things will ramp up to something more reminiscent of a regular Marvel movie by the end of the series.

Hayden Christensen, Alec Guinness and Yoda in Return of the Jedi

Dany Roth

Rian Johnson Considered Including Force-Ghost Anakin Skywalker In The Last Jedi

Since the film's release, fans have wondered whether or not there might have been another Jedi Master who could have appeared in The Last Jedi instead — and writer-director Rian Johnson has now provided the answer.

Tom Meisfjord

Mad Max Actor Hugh Keays-Byrne Dies At 73

The news of the performer's passing came via a tweet from filmmaker Ted Geoghegan, who called Keays-Byrne "an unsung hero of Aussie cinema" and "an absolutely wonderful human who fought very hard for environmental and humanitarian issues."

Robert Balkovich

We Finally Know When Vikings Season 6 Will Return With Its Last Ten Episodes

For TV fans, there are few things more difficult to bear than a season finale cliffhanger, followed by an extended wait until the next batch of episodes. Luckily, we can finally confirm that you'll be seeing the final series of Vikings episodes before the end of 2020 ... just barely.

Jennifer Garner as Riley North in Peppermint

Ian Goldstein

The Controversial Jennifer Garner Movie That's Dominating Netflix

Who doesn't love a good revenge thriller? Audiences are proving that, despite what the critics write, they're always up for seeing Jennifer Garner take down some bad guys.

Forest Whitaker and Madalen Mills as Jeronicus and Journey in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Sydney Baum Haines

The Black Panther Reference You Missed In Netflix's Jingle Jangle

Netflix's new musical movie Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey has a lot going on with its complex set design that has knick-knacks and steam-punk-esque whirring toys in the background, so it's understandable if you missed the unexpected Black Panther reference hiding amongst the tchotchkes.

Tom Selleck and Whoopi Goldberg on Blue Bloods

Mike Bedard

How Blue Bloods Fans Really Feel About Whoopi Goldberg In Season 11

A recent promo trailer for Blue Bloods season 11 revealed that Whoopi Goldberg will appear in the upcoming season, and fans have some very strong thoughts about the news.

Nina Starner

Ryan Reynolds' Bonkers Match Ad Is Lighting Up The Internet

Ryan Reynolds has shown off his flair for advertising once again — with the help of one of his most famous friends. Here’s the big reason why Ryan Reynolds’ hysterical Match ad is lighting up the Internet.

Tom Hanks looks grizzled as a Captain in News of the World

Sabienna Bowman

Upcoming Tom Hanks Movies You Need To Know About

Tom Hanks already holds the title of the nicest man in Hollywood, but it's time for him to be declared the town's hardest working actor, too. Currently, Hanks has four movies in production.

The Reagan family gathers together for dinner on Blue Bloods

Mike Bedard

Why Will Estes Said Blue Bloods Season 11's Family Dinners Felt Dangerous

Will Estes, who plays Jamie Reagan, recently sat down for an interview with PopCulture to discuss season 11, and he addresses how they're able to go about filming the dinner scenes in such close proximity to one another as safely as possible.

Tom Meisfjord

How Wonder Woman 1984 Is Making History On HBO Max

Wonder Woman 1984 was all set to be DC's big win for 2020, bringing Patty Jenkins' vision and Gal Gadot's performance into the Reagan era with Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, and one of the Chrises in tow. Now it's making history in a different way.

Princess Diana looks at Prince Charles on Netflix's The Crown

Mike Bedard

The Disney References You Didn't Notice In The Crown's Fairytale Episode

Princess Diana remains a beloved figure. She was the People's Princess because where everyone else in the Royal Family came across as snooty, she was warm and inviting. She was set to be the wife of a future king, like a real-life fairytale. That connection clearly wasn't lost on The Crown.

Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Benny Regalbuto

The Iconic Movie Trilogy That Just Dropped On Hulu

Between Netflix, Disney+, Peacock, and all the rest, it can be hard to keep track of which movie is on which streaming service and where you can and can't watch your favorite television shows. Here's one trilogy, however, you won't want to miss, and it's only available on Hulu.

Patrick Phillips

This Game Of Thrones Star Is Set To Lead Legendary's Toxic Avenger

Look out superhero fans, 'cause there's about to be a new Avenger in town, and he's set to be played by a very familiar face from House Lannister.