Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Is Inspired by 90s Action Movies Like T2 and ID4

Transformers: Rise of the Beastsdirector Steven Caple Jr. has now offered some exciting insight into his approach to the franchise, revealing that his effort will take inspiration from 90s action classics, including the likes ofTerminator 2: Judgement DayandIndependence Day. Asked howTransformers: Rise of the Beastswould pay homage to these cinematic treasures, the filmmaker stated that hisTransformersouting would work hard to capture the same “heavy metal” essence. “Definitely. I think you’ll feel the sense of a journey and expedition in this film....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Derek Greene

Troll: Why You Need To See Netflix's Norwegian Monster Movie

Before people could even scribble, there was mythology and tales. Oral tales about the way the planet evolved and where people fit in it were handed down to generations. These tales frequently had a goal beyond mere amusement; they aimed to educate folks about something. Occasionally the lesson was represented by a beast or mythical creatures, such as a mermaid or dragon. There have beenmany great foreign monster moviesand another of these legends is resurrected in the recent movie from Netflix,Troll....

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Jack Booth

Unused Emissary Predator Designs Revealed in New The Predator Video

Shane Black’sThe Predatorwent through several changes in the post-production process. One of the bigger plans that didn’t work out included the Emissary Predators, who originally came into the movie near the end. A new video has been released that shows off several designs for the Emissary Predators and all of the evolution that they went through over the course of the production. The video also shows how much work went into the designs before they were ultimately scrapped....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 461 words · Jeffrey Perry

What Does Meryl Streep Think About All That Dancing Neflix's The Prom Made Her Do?

After the gigantic success of the musical dramedy seriesGlee, producer and filmmaker Ryan Murphy has gone all out withThe Prom, an exuberant Netflix musical that features some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman. In a press conference for the film, Meryl Streep revealed she was under the impression she would not have to dance too much, based on her knowledge of the Broadway play which inspired the film....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Amanda Wright

What Loki Kickstarting the Multiverse of Madness Means for MCU Phase 4

For months now, MCU fans have been eagerly waiting for the multiverse teased inDoctor Strange 2’s title. It was widely speculated that Wanda would set it off in Disney+‘sWandaVisionand Doctor Strange will be left cleaning her mess. And though she didn’t, the end credits of the finale made it look like that she is going to kickstart it sometime in the future. But quite unexpectedly the second episode ofLokibrought us the magnificent spectacle of the creation of the multiverse!...

June 8, 2025 · 5 min · 977 words · Jordan Johnson

Will Batman Return in The Suicide Squad? James Gunn Has an Answer

Will Batman be showing up inThe Suicide Squad? It’s a reasonable question, given that the character was featured in the first movie. We haven’t seen the Dark Knight on the big screen sinceJustice Leaguein 2017 back when Ben Affleck was still donning the cape and cowl. Affleck has since moved on, which makes the question all the more intriguing. Now, director James Gunn has provided a definitive answer. Warning: Some might consider this to be venturing intospoilerterritory, so read on at your own risk....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Victor Rose

Will Smith Producing Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TV Reboot

Will Smithis heading back to Bel-Air, withTV Linereporting that the star is developing aTV rebootofThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. There are no plans for the actor to star in the reboot, but his production company Overbrook Entertainment is in the very early stages of developing this project. The pitch is set to be finalized soon, with the production company taking it to various networks over the next few weeks. The project reportedly puts a new spin onFresh Prince of Bel-Air, while maintaining the spirit of the original series....

June 8, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Dr. Emily Camacho DDS

X-Men '97 Showrunner Confirmed Marvel Mutant Was Deemed Off-Limits in Season 1

X-Men ‘97showrunnerBeau DeMayorecentlyrevealed that one distinct character was strictly prohibited from making an appearance in the first season, despite a rich roster of mutants featured in the series. The showrunner was questioned by user @ZeroWontMiss about the absence of a particular character: Where is Deadpool at? To the surprise of many,DeMayo disclosed that Deadpool was “off-limits,” though he did not elaborate on the reasons behind this restriction(viaX). No further explanations were provided at the time of the inquiry, leaving fans to speculate about the future involvement of the mercenary in this animated series....

June 8, 2025 · 3 min · 565 words · Jennifer Taylor

"Saved" Friends Script Featuring Iconic Episode Sells For Incredible Sum at Auction

Scripts from the ever-popular U.S. sitcomFriendshave been sold at auction for a huge amount, after being retrieved from a studio bin back in 1998 following the filming of the season 4 finale. Friends is the popular sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, released back in 1994 and ran for ten seasons. The show follows a group of six twentysomethings through their lives in New York City and their time spent between their two apartments and their local coffee shop....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Joshua Richardson

'Mortal Kombat 2' Will Have a Score Counter for Titular Tournament

Training is over, as the stakes ofMortal Kombat 2’stournament will have consequences for the film and the franchise moving forward. It has been four years sinceMortal Kombatdebuted in theaters and on Max, and the long-anticipated sequelMortal Kombat 2is set to hit theaters in October 2025. A common criticism of 2021’sMortal Kombatwas how it essentially acted as a set-up for the epic tournament played in the games, but it is now the main selling point of the sequel and a major factor in the narrative....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Christine Romero

'The Magnificent Seven' Is One of the Greatest Westerns Ever Made

Out of the many film genres that have existed over the course of cinematic history, there is one genre that is generally understood to be uniquely American: theWestern. Because it is so heavily associated with the history and geography of the United States, it is hard to imagine a Western being influenced by any media outside the country. Yet that is precisely the case for John Sturges' 1960 Western epicThe Magnificent Seven, which centers on seven American gunslingers hired to protect a Mexican village from bandits....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Brittany Krause

10 Important K-Dramas to Watch for Mental Health Education

Mental health issues are a central theme fora lot of Korean dramas. While the swoon-worthy male lead and the female heroine’s chemistry may attract fans, underneath all that, these dramas deal with important topics such as mental health issues and what it’s like to deal with them. Here are some of the fan-favorite K-dramas on the mental health spectrum (warning: may contain spoilers!) Daily Dose of Sunshine This incredibly well-written K-drama takes the audience along for theride as a nurse, Da-eun is transferred to the psychiatric ward....

June 7, 2025 · 9 min · 1722 words · Marie Smith

1917 Trailer #2 Stunningly Brings World War I to Life in One Continuous Shot

Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for the upcoming World War I epic1917. This is the latest from Sam Mendes (Skyfall,American Beauty) and the filmmaker has truly outdone himself this time. Not only is he taking on some harrowing subject matter with a stacked cast, but he’s decided to make it appear as though all of these events will unfold in a single, continuous shot that lasts for two hours....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Brandon Chavez