The Originals EP on That Shocking Death, Season 3 Plans

On The CW seriesThe Originals, the aftermath of tragedy has bonded the Mikaelson family together against their enemies. The problem with that is that who their enemies and who their allies are seems to be ever-changing in the city of New Orleans, and things always seem to get worse before they get better. After a recent screening of the latest episode at The CW offices, executive producerMichael Narducciwas on hand to talk to a handful of press outlets about the theme of Season 3, losing characters, vampire transitions, Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) influence, Hayley’s (Phoebe Tonkin) mental state, and whether we might see Detective Will (Jason Dohring) again....

July 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Nicholas Harrison

The Past Roars Back to Life in First 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer

Universal has just dropped the first trailer for this summer’s dino blockbuster,Jurassic World Rebirth, and it looks like, well, aJurassicfilm, so that’s great news for those of us who are into them. It does also feel somewhat scarier, and that’s also a good thing, as directorGareth Edwardshas previously stated that it was important for the characters to actuallyfearthe giant monsters rampaging the planet. Makes sense, right? This time around, our hero isScarlett Johanssonas Zora Bennett, a covert operations expert tasked with obtaining DNA from three colossal dinosaurs essential for a groundbreaking medical breakthrough....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Charles Jones

The Who's Prolific Drummer Keith Moon to Get Biopic

Keith Moonis at long last getting his due in a scripted film centered around the unbelievable larger-than-life story behind the late musician’s life.Varietyreports that after years of back and forth movement, the film based aroundThe Who’s drummer hopes to begin filming in Britain over the summer.Roger DaltreyandPete Townshend, the lead singer and guitar player (respectively) of the iconic rock n’ roll band will serve as executive producers. Given the tentative title ofThe Real Me, which takes its name from the title of a song on the band’s album, “Quadrophenia,” the feature will be headed by directorPaul Whittington(The Crown,White House Farm) and scripted by Oscar-nominated screenwriter,Jeff Pope(Philomena....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Robert Acevedo

To Split or Not To Split: Netflix's Chief Content Officer Responds to Fan Frustration Over Breaking Up Seasons

Two things seem to frustrate fans: short seasons and split seasons, and if there’s both? Extra fan frustration, regardless of intent. However,Netflix’s Chief Content OfficerBela Bajariais now offering up an explanation for why the recent trend in split seasons for streaming shows. During the Next On Netflix preview presentationDeadline askedBajaria about the release model. Bajaria explains, “[s]ome of those have been for reasons, because it was during Covid and strikes to get the shows on so audiences don’t have to wait for a long time....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Justin Mitchell

Twin Peaks Limited Edition Box Set Revealed; Includes All 3 Seasons

Fans ofTwin Peaks, rejoice! It was announced today that a giant, gorgeous, limited edition box set for the beloved series is being released on December 10th in the U.S. and Canada.Twin Peaks: From Z to Aincludes all three seasons of the show,Fire Walk with Me, andThe Missing Piecesall on Blu-ray, along with a bevy of existing and new bonus features, collectibles, and a unique packaging structure. However, only 25,000 copies ofZ to Awill be created, so you’ll have to act fast....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Glen King

Velvet Buzzsaw Review: Gleefully Slashing up the Art World

[This is a repost of my review from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.Velvet Buzzsawis now available to watch on Netflix.] The smartest thing writer-directorDan Gilroydoes with his new movieVelvet Buzzsawis that he keeps it light. Sure, it’s a horror movie where people die in a gruesome fashion and the subtext is how the commercialization of art by people who don’t care about art is worthy of a death sentence, but it never feels like Gilroy has an axe to grind....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Cynthia Hamilton

WandaVision Characters Will Talk to Camera as Seen on The Office

No one is quite sure what to expect from Marvel’s WandaVision when the series debuts on Disney+ in January, but the one thing we do know is thatKevin Feigeis throwing out the playbook this time around, ensuring thatWandaVisionwill be completely different from any Marvel entry before it. Elizabeth OlsenandPaul Bettanyreprise their respective MCU roles as Scarlet Witch (a.k.a. Wanda Maximoff) and Vision for this six-episode series that tells a superhero story through a sitcom lens....

July 23, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Edward Thomas

Why the Feminism in Disney's Live-Action Remakes Falls Flat

It’s a tale as old as time - or, at least, as old as patriarchy: a young woman living under her father’s roof meets a dashing young man, gets married as quickly as possible, and leaves her family’s home to become a housewife somewhere else. In some cases, it’s the guy that moves in, but the basic recipe remains the same. It’s a fairly well-known scenario for many women even in this day and age....

July 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1664 words · Kaitlyn Greene

Why Was This Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt Sci-Fi So Disappointing?

Two A-list actors at the height of their popularity? Check. A bold story idea that will take these two actors into theunknown depths of outer space? Another check. These are the two main ingredients behind the 2016 film,Passengers, that pairedChris PrattandJennifer Lawrencetogether for what should have been a shoo-in blockbuster, right? So, why didn’t it happen? That question is not as easily answered as you might think. It is difficult to call the film a complete flop when you consider that it surpassed $300 million at the box office on a $110 million budget,but there’s something off about the film....

July 23, 2025 · 5 min · 959 words · Kimberly Smith

Wish Upon Director John R. Leonetti on His R-Rated Cut

John R. Leonetti’sIMDB page is a hell of a thing. The filmmaker cut his chops as a cameraman and a cinematographer on films by Steven Spielberg, Amy Heckerling, John Frankenheimer, James Wan, Walter Hill, John Hughes, Francis Ford Coppola… The list goes on and on. This, in and of itself, would be an impressive career; but Leonetti has also helmed a number of features himself – mostly genre horror flicks (Annabelle, MortalKombat: Annihilation,The Butterfly Effect 2)....

July 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2064 words · David Page

You Need to See These Life-Sized Disney and Marvel Figures at SDCC

LM Treasures, the collectible company known for its life-sized pop-culture statues and prop rentals, brought a slate of its high-quality figures toSan Diego Comic-Conto show off and sell to fans. The massive figures on display at Booth #100 include renditions of classic Disney characters to celebrate theHouse of Mouse’s 100th anniversaryas well as intricately-detailed Marvel statues and the Looney Tunes. In addition, LM Treasures will also be raffling off a life-sized statue of theGhostbusters' most iconic ghoul, Slimer....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Matthew Alexander

‘My Hero Academia's Todoroki Family Tree

When it comes to dysfunctional family relationships, nobody inMy Hero Academiatops the prestigious but tragic Todoroki family. There isn’t anything wrong with ambition in moderation, but Enji Todoroki (Tetsu Inada/Patrick Seitz), the family patriarch,took his ambition too far into obsession and ended up doing irreparable damage to his own family, the very foundation of which is built on jealousy and a dark side of the desire to go Plus Ultra....

July 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1748 words · Melinda Martin

‘Vanderpump Rules’: Who Is Ariana Madix’s New Boyfriend, Daniel Wai?

The news ofTom SandovalcheatingonAriana Madixsent shock waves beyond theVanderpump Rulesfandom. The couple were together for nine years and bought a home together. But that world crumbled when Ariana found out he was having an affair with cast memberRachel “Raquel” Leviss.The former couple are still sharing their home until they can sell it, but have limited their interactions. Ariana’s career was tied to her ex-boyfriend through theBravoshow and them releasing acocktail booktogether....

July 23, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Julia Garcia