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Aahil Dayani

Why Platonic's Luke Macfarlane Had To Give Up A Role In Barbie To Star On The Apple TV+ Series

Luke Macfarlane, who headlines the Apple TV+ comedy series "Platonic" was originally given a role in "Barbie" but had to reject it due to scheduling issues.

Kieran Fisher

The Walking Dead: Dead City Episode 3 Pulls Off An Escape From New York Spin

"The Walking Dead: Dead City" Episode 3 is one big love letter to John Carpenter's post-apocalyptic actioner "Escape from New York."

Joe Capraro

Weeds Reboot? Original Series Star Elizabeth Perkins Is Interested

With a "Weeds" reboot in development, Elizabeth Perkins reveals she'd be thrilled for the chance to play Celia Hodes opposite Mary-Louise Parker once again.

Danny Bojic

Twisted Metal: Why Anthony Mackie Thinks The Series' Timing Is Just Right

"Twisted Metal" star Anthony Mackie believes that the message behind the upcoming Peacock series makes the timing just right for the show.

Mike Bedard

Twitter Isn't Holding Back On The Witcher Season 3 Vol. 1

The first volume of "The Witcher" Season 3 has dropped on Netflix, and Twitter users have opinions on the season split and Henry Cavill's impending departure.

Kieran Fisher

Secret Invasion: Cobie Smulders' Maria Hill Backstory Idea Will Make Fans Feel Robbed

Cobie Smulders, who plays Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has some ideas that could add depth to her character's backstory.

Kim Bell

Netflix's The Witcher Makes Yennefer Better Than Her Book Counterpart

Yennefer is a brilliantly conceived character, but the TV series dramatically improves the version of her in the books.

Sam Skopp

Hallmark's Countdown To Christmas Is Getting A Major Party Of Five Reunion

An upcoming Hallmark Channel Christmas movie will feature the reunion of two former "Party of Five" stars for the first time since their work on the Fox drama.

Nick Staniforth

Hijack: Idris Elba's Everyman Hero Is Exactly What Blockbuster Cinema Must Reclaim

Hijack brings back all the old blockbuster tropes that we've been missing for too long.

Cameron Roy Hall

The MCU Needs To Fix Its Rick Jones Problem Before Phase 6 Ends

Rick Jones, Hulk and Captain America's best buddy, needs to enter the MCU before it loses its place for him.

Melissa Lemieux

The Idol: Sam Levinson Reportedly Planned To End Season 1 With Episode 5 All Along

Apparently, HBO's polarizing drama series "The Idol" was originally intended to have a five-episode run for its first season, a new report claims.

Rick Stevenson

Futurama Revival First Trailer Takes Jabs At Crypto, COVID-19, & More

The long-awaited Hulu revival of Futurama is almost here, and fans can get an early look at the new season in the first official trailer.

Liam McGuire

Inhumans Are More Than The X-Men's B-Team, & It's Time Marvel Gets Them Off The Bench

The Inhumans never should've been positioned as an X-Men replacement, and now, it's time to highlight them the right way.

Aahil Dayani

58% Of Marvel Fans Are Most Excited About This Secret Invasion Cast Member - Looper Survey

Looper finally knows which "Secret Invasion" cast member Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are most excited about thanks to an exclusive survey.

Nina Starner

Black Mirror Should Learn From The Last Of Us How To Balance Humanity, Horror, & Dystopia

Black Mirror is at its best when it puts relatable human tragedy before dystopian despair - just like The Last of Us.

Jaron Pak

LOTR: Rings Of Power S2 Rumor Dives Into New Character's Villainous Chemistry

New information on Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" may give us some hints about whom actress Amelia Kenworthy will be playing.

Jocelyn cuddles Tedros on a couch outside

Russell Murray

The Idol Is Just A Prestige Television Remake Of Tommy Wiseau's The Room

The Weeknd and Sam Levinson might claim Paul Verhoeven as an influence, but really, they're taking notes from Tommy Wiseau.

Jaron Pak

Will LOTR: Rings Of Power S2 Depict Sauron Recruiting Humans For Battle?

A new report claims Season 2 of "The Rings of Power" will feature Sauron (as Halbrand) "giving big speeches to the human village inhabitants."

Aahil Dayani

Black Lightning's Cress Williams Played Original Fifth Lead Character Cut From Will & Grace Pilot

"Will & Grace" stars Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes confirm that "Black Lightning" actor Cress Williams was originally set to appear in the NBC sitcom's pilot.

Kate Mulgrew as Janeway in STAR TREK: PRODIGY

Max Miller

Paramount+ Cancels Rise Of The Pink Ladies, Star Trek: Prodigy, & More Original Shows

Paramount+ decided to not only cancel four of its original programming series but also to scrub their existence from the streaming platform altogether.

Shane O'Neill

The Walking Dead: It Appears That Melissa McBride Will Appear In The Daryl Spin-Off After All

It appears that Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) will return to the "Walking Dead" universe after all via "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon."

Kieran Fisher

The Walking Dead: Dead City Is Retconning Negan's Villainous Past

Negan used to be the ultimate villain, but "The Walking Dead: Dead City" is trying to recontextualize his history of wickedness and make him more sympathetic.

Melissa Lemieux

Kim Cattrall Won't Save And Just Like That... (& Season 2 Is DOA)

A sprinkling of "Sex and the City" nostalgia won't save a bad recipe, because "And Just Like That..." is already burnt out.

Looper Staff

Secret Invasion: Looper Predicts Who Will Be A Skrull In Disguise

Secret Invasion is going to have some shocking reveals, and here's who we predict may just be a surprise Skrull.

Tom Selleck from Blue Bloods vs Andre Braugher from Homicide

Melissa Lemieux

A Homicide: Life On The Street Reboot Would Blow Blue Bloods Out Of The Water

Blue Bloods always holds itself back, but Homicide pushed the boundaries. It's time for the old king of procedurals to take back its crown.

Nina Starner

This Is The Exact Moment How I Met Your Mother Jumped The Shark

You probably hated the series finale of How I Met Your Mother, but the show jumped the shark well before that.

Don Cheadle and Samuel L. Jackson smiling together

Melissa Lemieux

Secret Invasion Finally Unites Nick Fury With Rhodey & It Gets Complicated Quick

On Disney+'s "Secret Invasion," Nick Fury and James Rhodes will get a chance to team up, but there may be some rough times ahead for the pair.