Firefly Lane: Katherine Heigl, Sarah Chalke & Showrunner on Potential Season 2

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersthrough the Season 1 finale ofFirefly Lane, “Auld Lang Syne."] For a story based on female friendship, the new Netflix dramedyFirefly Laneis far more of a mystery than you’d expect, starting from the end of Episode 2, “Oh! Sweet Something,” which teases a tragic death in the lives of Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate (Sarah Chalke). “We were both being polite, letting the other person go first,” Chalke told Collider....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Lauren Decker

Freddy vs. Jason: Insane Alternate Versions That Never Happened

It took New Line Cinemas 16 years, about $7 million, and dozens upon dozens of drafts by even more scriptwriters to finally decide how to pit slasher icons Freddy Kreuger and Jason Voorhees against each other on screen. The 2003 final result,Freddy vs. Jason—directed by Ronny Yu from a screenplay byDamian ShannonandMark Swift—is a perfectly fine horror mash-up. Freddy tells some one-liners, Jason kills some teens, and no one even wins in the end of a film that is, unfortunately, most memorable forKelly Rowlandof all people calling Freddy Krueger a slur that immediately guaranteed this film would age into 2018 terribly....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1263 words · Elizabeth Good

Game of Thrones: Why Ned Stark Dying in Season 1 Works

On June 05, 2025, a new HBO drama about warring families, icy zombies, and CGI dragons premiered, and whether you loved it or hated it, there’s simply no denying the kind of impactGame of Throneshad not just on television, not just on pop culture, but on the world in general. Its epic journey was a wild, weird, and fascinating adventure, and to mark the occasion Collider presents"What Is Ten May Never Die,“a ten-week retrospective on the show’s legacy — what we remember fondly, what we wish we could forget, and everything in between....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1456 words · Michael Herman

Gotham Season 5 Teaser Sees Scarecrow in No Man's Land

When Fox’s delightfully coked-up Batman prequelGothamreturns for its fifth and final go-around, the series will pick up the season 4 storyline that saw the government abandoning a bridge-less Gotham City to its own wicked devices. A new, bite-sized teaser gives a glimpse into what life is like 45 days into the city’s “No Man’s Land” period, and spoilers: Things aren’t going great! The clip sees Jonathan Crane (David W. Thompson) decked out in full Scarecrow gear as his masked acolytes tie a man to a cross in the background....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Gabrielle Price

Green Lantern Live-Action Series Still Alive at HBO Max

With the Warner-Discovery merger in full swing alongside the cancelation ofBatgirlamong several other projects, fans can be reassured thatGreen Lanternstill remains in the future of DC’s slate, according to a report fromTVLine. A spokesperson for HBO Max has revealed that the project is “very much alive”. The upcoming project, which is currently still in development, will be a television series withGreg Berlanti, who worked on The CW shows such asThe Flash, andMarc Guggenheim, who co-created the hit seriesArrow, will be executive producing and co-writing....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Anthony Chang

Guy Ritchie's Five Eyes Release Date and New Title for Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza Spy Film

Guy Ritchie’s next film, which was previously going to be calledFive Eyes, will now be titledOperation Fortune, according to the film’s officialTwitterpage.Operation FortunestarsJason Statham,Aubrey Plaza,Josh Hartnett,Cary Elwes,Bugzy Malone, andHugh Grant. The film is currently scheduled to be released on June 30, 2025. Ritchie directs the film from a screenplay by himself,Ivan Atkinson, andMarn Davies. Both Davies and Atkinson co-wrote Ritchie’s last two films,Wrath of ManandThe Gentlemen. Statham, a frequent Ritchie collaborator, is serving as a producer as well as starring in Ritchie’s latest....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Vanessa Day

Lion King Digital, 4K, Blu-ray Release Date & Bonus Content Revealed

Disney’sThe Lion King, the worldwide phenomenon that brought the Pride Lands’ iconic characters to life in a whole new way, arrives on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere October 11th and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD October 22nd. Directed byJon Favreau, the summer blockbuster, which reigned supreme with audiences worldwide — earning over $1.6 billion at the global box office and an A CinemaScore — journeys home with all-new bonus features, music videos and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 300 words · Megan Jones

Lucky Review: A Fitting Swan Song for Harry Dean Stanton

The lateHarry Dean Stantonwas the ultimate character actor. He’s given us 60-plus years of acting credits across film and television from cameos to supporting roles, but rarely the full blown lead. His biggest role, in terms of screen time, wasWim Wenders' lyricalParis, Texasabout a man who seeks atonement for his sins against his wife and child by wandering the desert completely alone sickened to temporary muteness at what he allowed himself to become....

August 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1096 words · Linda Briggs

Mara Brock Akil on Love Is, Her New Romantic Drama Series on OWN

As the writer and producer of over 300 episodes of television and the creator of such shows asGirlfriends,The GameandBeing Mary Jane,Mara Brock Akilis really making her voice heard and her vision seen on the OWN romantic drama seriesLove Is__. Set primarily in 1990s Los Angeles, the story follow Nuri (Michele Weaver) and Yasir (Will Catlett), who are inspired by Mara Brock Akil and husband/executive producerSalim Akil’s own love story, as they chase their dreams and learn to follow their hearts....

August 3, 2025 · 16 min · 3271 words · Jeremy Patterson

National Treasure: Edge of History Release Date Announced at D23

This year’s D23 Expo is in full swing, and so far Disney and their respective properties have shared a slew of content including first looks, trailers, new announcements, and more. Today, Disney+ set a release date for its anticipated seriesNational Treasure: Edge of History. The show premieres in just a few months on December 14, with the first two episodes on premiere day and the rest to follow weekly. The new series acts as a continuation ofNational TreasureandNational Treasure: Book of Secrets....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Jason Harris

Netflix and Apple Considering Bundling With Rival Streaming Services

NetflixandApple TV+may finally be willing to come together with their fellow streaming rivals to help save people money (and better sell their services). Verizon announced a new bundle deal on Monday that includes the platform known forStranger ThingsandSquid Gameas well as the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Max for only $10 a month for myPlan customers under Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plans. Both services included are their respective ad-supported tiers, but that’s still a 40% discount over buying each service separately....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Amanda Gray

New 'Grantchester' Season 10 Images Have Geordie & Alphy Confronting Deep Secrets

Geordie and Alphie are officially back on the case! The first images are here fromthe upcoming tenth seasonofGrantchesteronPBS Masterpiece, and they offer an early look at a new mystery unfolding for the new detective and pastor combo. Season 9 sawthe departure of starTom Brittneyas vicar William Davenport after six series on the long-running British mystery show, paving the way forRishi Nair’s Reverend Alphy Kottaram to step in and enjoy his first full season asRobson Green’s main partner this time around....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Zachary Cobb

New Ocean's 8 Trailer Counts Off the Gang of Thieves

Warner Bros. has released a newOcean’s 8trailer. Directed byGary Ross(The Hunger Games), the movie is a spinoff of sorts fromSteven Soderbergh’s ownOcean’strilogy, and Soderbergh and Ross hatched the idea for this new movie together, which focuses on the sister ofGeorge Clooney’s Danny Ocean, played bySandra Bullock. Fresh out of prison, she assembles a squad of her own to pull off a daring heist during the Met gala. The new trailer simply counts off the main players with scenes highlighting each actress, but it looks like a total blast with each performer getting a chance to shine....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · David Campbell