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AJ Caulfield

San Diego Comic-Con 2020: Day 1 Schedule And How To Watch At Home

Since no one in the world can make it to San Diego Comic-Con 2020 in person, the organizers have decided to bring the event to you. Things are kicking off today — Wednesday, July 22 — with a comparatively light day of panels and presentations.

Patrick Phillips

Avatar: The Last Airbender Fans Just Got Some Great Netflix News

Fans of the action-packed world of Nickelodeon's animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender rejoice, because the show's lauded sequel series is soon to join its predecessor in the land of streaming. Here's why The Legend of Korra's arival on the streaming giant is a very big deal.

Perry Mattfeld and Rich Sommer on In the Dark

Pauli Poisuo

In The Dark Season 3 - What We Know So Far

In the Dark has been a great success story for the CW, and it looks like this show is a gift that keeps on giving. Here's what we know about season 3 so far.

Henry Cavill as Superman in Justice League

Robert Balkovich

Zack Snyder Drops Huge Tease About Superman In Justice League Director's Cut

If Superman is your favorite superhero, then we have some exciting news about the upcoming Snyder Cut of Justice League, aka Zack Snyder's Justice League. It sounds like the Man of Steel might be getting a meatier role in the reconfiguration of the 2017 film, which is set to drop on HBO Max in 2021.

Dany Roth

The Supernatural Horror That's Dominating Netflix Right Now

A 2018 sub-genre-defying horror film recently found its way to the eighth spot on the Netflix U.S. Top Ten list. The movie in question is Devil's Gate, and whether viewers giving it a chance consciously realize it or not, there are a lot of subtle reasons why it's been so popular.

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter

Nina Starner

Disappointing News Just Dropped For Harry Potter Fans

HBO Max is using a Vanishing Spell on the Harry Potter films. The new streaming service from the premium network has officially announced that the eight Harry Potter films will disappear from the service on August 25, 2020.

Mike Floorwalker

Something Exciting Is Coming For Justice League Fans This Weekend

Calling all fans of the Justice League: A certain Mr. Snyder has a little surprise for you. In a recent interview, Snyder revealed that he will likely give audiences another sneak peek at his near-mythic upcoming director's cut of the 2017's Justice League at this weekend's Justice Con.

Benny Regalbuto

The Two Huge Celebs Who Wanted To Play X-Men

The X-Men movies have clearly never shied away from casting household names. Even when it comes to celebrities who didn't end up as on-screen mutants, plenty of recognizable faces sent in their applications to the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters.

A promo image for the upcoming The Umbrella Academy card game

Robert Balkovich

The Umbrella Academy Fans Just Got Seriously Cool News

The second season of The Umbrella Academy is set to drop on July 31, and we're already excited about what the new episodes might have in store for the Hargreeves clan. As if that wasn't exciting enough, fans of the show and the comics it's based on now have something else to look forward to.

John David Washington leads the cast of Tenet

Zach Lisabeth

Tenet Just Got The Worst News Imaginable

Warner Bros. has a despairingly grim update regarding the (previously) most-anticipated film of the summer. Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending sci-fi epic, Tenet, has been officially removed from the studio's release calendar, with no updated release date immediately forthcoming.

Nina Starner

Why John Boyega Has 'Moved On' From Star Wars

John Boyega has put Star Wars firmly in his rearview mirror. According to a comment on his Instagram account, Boyega — who played Stormtrooper-turned-Resistance-fighter Finn throughout the entire Star Wars sequel trilogy — is officially done with his star-making role.

Nina Starner

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier Struck With Another Round Of Terrible News

Things keep looking down for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Disney+ and Marvel Studios' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will not premiere in August 2020 as planned.

Mike Floorwalker

Tiger King Fans Just Got Amazing News

Tiger King mania isn't over. Cable network Animal Planet is getting set to air a new documentary, Surviving Joe Exotic, which centers on the animals rescued from the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, the unlicensed zoo formerly owned by the titular big cat enthusiast.

Mike Floorwalker

How The OId Guard Could Be Your Ticket To Free Netflix For Life

Being a fan of The Old Guard won't grant you everlasting life, but it just might grant you an everlasting Netflix account. The streamer is taking part in competition involving a browser-based mini game inspired by the hit film. The winner will receive an "immortal" Netflix subscription.

Noah Centineo at the premiere of Netflix's Sierra Burgess Is A Loser

Abbey White

A Huge Netflix Star Has Just Been Cast In Black Adam

Black Adam has added a Netflix A-lister sure to make you — and all the boys — love the upcoming DC superhero film.

Dany Roth

The Real Reason Charlize Theron Hasn't Been In The MCU

Charlize Theron has featured in so many iconic franchises it's almost impossible keep count — Alien, Mad Max, and The Addams Family, just to name a few. It's strange, then, to remember that one big-screen pantheon Theron has not dabbled in is the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mike Floorwalker

The Internet Is Freaking Out About This Video Of Henry Cavill Building A PC

Look! There, at the table! It's a hardcore gamer, it's a tech-savvy actor, it's... Supergeek! The internet is losing its collective mind over a video tweeted by MTV UK, in which actor Henry Cavill builds what looks like one heck of a butt-kicking gaming PC from the ground up.

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games

Nina Starner

A Marvel Director Wanted Naya Rivera To Play Katniss In The Hunger Games

The late Naya Rivera could have led a blockbuster film franchise. Apparently, a major Marvel Cinematic Universe director hoped to see Rivera lead the Hunger Games franchise, which could have catapulted the actress to global stardom beyond her starring role on Glee. Here's the story.

Damon Gupton as Special Agent Stephen Walker on Criminal Minds

Benny Regalbuto

The Real Reason Why Damon Gupton Left Criminal Minds

Not every actor on Criminal Minds ends up leaving of their own accord. Sometimes, fate plays a hand and, well, that's that. Such was the case for Damon Gupton, who played Special Agent Stephen Walker on the show's 12th season. Here's the story behind Damon Gupton's departure from Criminal Minds.

Anthony Mackie as the Falcon in Captain America: Civil War

Nina Starner

The Hilarious True Story About Anthony Mackie's First Day On The Set Of Civil War

The Marvel Cinematic Universe star had a little trouble getting off the ground, even though he brought some serious training to the process. Unfortunately, that didn't stop him from a pretty embarrassing landing.

Jim Carrey as Mr. Pickles with sandwich hand puppets in Kidding

Abbey White

Jim Carrey's TV Show Kidding Was Canceled. Here's Why

It looks like Showtime's Kidding is following in the footsteps of its own plot and going off the air. The comedy-drama about the on- and off-screen life of a beloved children's show host has been canceled after two seasons, Page Six reports. Here's why Kidding got the ax.

Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame

Mike Floorwalker

Chris Evans Leaves Heartwarming Message For 6-Year-Old Superhero

Move over, Sam. Have a seat, Clint. Make way for Bridger Walker. A six-year-old Wyoming boy is being hailed as a hero after placing himself in harm's way to save his four-year old sister from an attacking dog. It's not just his community rallying around him — a few Avengers have also taken notice.

Dany Roth

These Are Netflix's Most Popular Original Movies Of All Time

The streaming giant recently revealed its biggest original hit movies ever, based on number of watchers within the first four weeks of each film's debut. What surprises does the list hold? Let's take a look at the numbers and find out together.

Mike Floorwalker

Rob Liefeld Gets Real About The Possibility Of Deadpool 3

Still waiting for an announcement as to when Deadpool will make his big Marvel Cinematic Universe debut? The issue remains shrouded in mystery, but the creator of the Merc with a Mouth recently offered his take.

Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Dany Roth

This Star Wars Actor Still Hasn't Seen The Rise Of Skywalker

Most people creating Star Wars are, by this point, fans who grew up obsessing over the original and prequel trilogies. However, there's at least one notable Star Wars actor who not only missed the the big opening night for the final chapter of the Skywalker saga, they haven't seen the movie, period.

Keanu Reeves as Neo in The Matrix Reloaded

Mike Floorwalker

How Stanley Kubrick Influenced The Matrix Sequels

If the sequels to the Wachowskis' sci-fi opus The Matrix left you underwhelmed, the movies' cinematographer Bill Pope knows who you should blame: Stanley Kubrick. Pope recently sat down for a chat with famed lens man Roger Deakins on his podcast, and during his visit, he had quite a bit to say.