How to Turn Off Mic Mode on iPhone

The Mic Mode feature on an iPhone enhances call voice quality by isolating your voice from background noise or letting in more sound from your surroundings as needed. Users may want to switch back to the standard microphone functionality for a more natural sound input or to avoid any issues caused by the enhanced modes during a call. Managing the Mic Mode on an iPhone is easy and can be done quickly....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Garrett Hernandez

Is 'Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare' Streaming? Where To Watch the Gruesome Poohniverse Flick

TheTwisted Childhood Universe, better known as “Poohniverse”, is about to puta bloody spin on another beloved childhood story:Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare. From the team behindWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honeyand its 2024 sequel, this ghoulish rendition of 1902J.M. Barrieis nothing like the original. Instead of “the boy who didn’t grow up”, this version stars a fearful, adult man harboring sinister intentions. Instead of taking fellow children by the hand and flying them out gleefully through the skies,this Peter is a child kidnapper, forcing them out of their homes and shoving them into his sick version of Neverland....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1030 words · Brian Hooper

It Starts as a Chaplin-esque Comedy and Ends as the Cruelest Horror Movie You’ve Ever Seen

Despite its film history perhaps not being as well-known or regularly lauded as that of the U.S., France, or Japan, the country of Spain has a rich and fascinating cinematic catalog. Of course, there are the iconic works ofPedro AlmodóvarandLuis Buñueland satirical comedies likeThe ExecutionerandWelcome Mr. Marshall!One film that may have passed the average film-lover by, however, is the 1972horrorshort classic from directorAntonio Mercero,La Cabina. La Cabina(orThe Telephone Boxin English) was produced for television in the midst of Francisco Franco’s rule over the country....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1204 words · Bridget Benton

James Corden on Peter Rabbit and Oceans 8

With co-writer/directorWill Gluck’sPeter Rabbitopening in theaters this weekend, I recently sat down withJames Cordenfor an exclusive video interview. He talked about how honored he was to voicePeter Rabbit,what people would be surprised to learn about the recording process, getting to work withSandra BullockinOcean’s 8, if he prefers doing the interview or being interviewed, and a bit on the behind-the-scenes on the making ofThe Late Late Show with James Corden. If you’re not familiar withPeter Rabbit, the film is based on the classic books byBeatrix Potter, and features the voices ofJames Corden,Margot Robbie,Daisy Ridley,Elizabeth Debicki,Matt LucasandSam Neill....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 277 words · Amy Romero

Legends of Tomorrow: Ciara Renee on Hawkgirl, Hawkman

On The CW seriesLegends of Tomorrow, Time Master Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) travels 150 years back into the past from2166, to assemble a carefully selected team of heroes and rogues that he hopes will be able to stop the immortal villain Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) and save the world from total chaos and destruction. If they’re ever going to succeed, this team must find common ground and a way to work together....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Laura Jones

Mass Effect Remastered Release Date: Legendary Edition in March?

Rumor has it that one of the most celebrated video game trilogies of all time is not only getting a remaster, it’s arriving sooner than anyone expected. We’re speaking, of course, aboutMass Effect, the space-based, military sci-fi RPG from BioWare, who first introduced us to Commander Shepard and the mechanical alien Reapers back in 2007. Now,Mass Effect: Legendary Editionaims to deliver the franchise trilogy – not your turn yet,Andromeda– in a remastered three-game collection....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Roberto Nunez

Michael Sheen on Playing a Robot Bartender in Passengers

With Oscar-nominatedThe Imitation GamehelmerMorten Tyldum’snew filmPassengersnow in theaters, I recently sat down withMichael Sheento talk about the film. During the interview, he talked about the challenge of playing a robot bartender, trying to make drinks while not looking down,Mike White’supcoming filmBrad’s Status, and a lot more. If you’re not familiar withPassengers, the film is a rarity in Hollywood: a bona fide 100% original sci-fi story.PrometheusscribeJon Spaihtspenned the script years ago, and after a few different permutations, the movie finally came together with Lawrence and Pratt in the lead roles....

July 19, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Heather Martinez

Mortal Kombat Reboot Finds Its Liu Kang with Ludi Lin

Pre-production is gearing up on the long-in-development reboot ofMortal Kombat.Varietyreports thatLudi Lin, who recently played a fighter in aMortal Kombat-inspired game inBlack Mirror, is in talks to play the role of Liu Kang. Liu Kang has been a staple of theMortal Kombatfranchise since it debuted in 1992 and was the hero of the originalMortal Kombatfilms that were released in 1995 and 1997. Here’s a brief description of the character from theMortal Kombat wiki:...

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Tyrone Lee

Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Deserved Better

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the Doctor Who Season 2 finale. Ncuti Gatwa’s exit fromDoctor Whois a huge shock for more than one reason — and not just because his Doctor hasregenerated into a rather unexpected face. Since Gatwa’s seasons consisted of only eight episodes each, his departure seems to have come around just as he was settling into the role. As such, it feels as though the crucial elements that make upDoctor Whoweremissing from Gatwa’s run....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Christopher Lawrence

Netflix's 'The Big Nailed It! Baking Challenge' Can Help You Impress Your Friends This Holiday Season

Whether your skills are beginner or advanced,The Big Nailed It! Baking Challengehas something to offer this holiday season.Watching the novice bakers learn new skills on this recent spin-off from Netflix’s popularNailed It!franchise can help you gain confidence and inspiration for your baking efforts this holiday season.In each episode, the contestants upgrade their entry-level baking skills through lessons from experts that they then apply to the Big Cake Bake. Pick up tips and tricks with the contestants along the way, from fillings and frostings, to sculpting cake and chocolate, and molding fondant....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 1016 words · Ashley Avila

News of the World: Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass Head to Universal

As ofFebruary of this year,Tom Hanksand directorPaulGreengrasswere set to reunite in the Fox 2000 picture,News of the World. Things change quickly in this world of ours. Thanks to Disney’s mega-buyout of all things Fox, this picture didn’t make the transition over to the Mouse House. Instead, the actor/director team that netted six Oscar nominations when they worked together onCaptain Phillipswill now take their talents to Universal Pictures. AsDeadlinereports, the first Fox-focused casualty of the merger isNews of the World, an adaptation of novelistPaulette Jiles' 2016book by the same name; Oscar-nominated screenwriterLuke Davies(Lion) penned the big-screen treatment....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Tracy Durham

Ouija 2 Review: Better But Not Good Enough

TheOuijafilm franchise got off to a pretty rough start. When the project was first announced, there was widespread skepticism regarding the board and planchet’s big screen potential, and then when the movie finally came out, it was panned - nearly across the board. (No pun intended.) However, 2014’sOuijastill scored $103.6 million at the worldwide box office and that was enough for Blumhouse to move forward with a sequel. The folks behind the film have been very vocal about the need to improve and while those good intentions can be seen throughout the newOuijafilm, it’s still not enough to overcome a predictable story and make it worthwhile watch....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Sylvia Martin

Pet Sematary Directors on Adding Stephen King Easter Eggs

You are not ready forKevin KölschandDennisWidmyer’s big screen adaptation ofPet Sematary. As a huge fan of theStephen Kingsource material, perhaps this was just my mind running wild with high hopes and expectations, but I just couldn’t imagine a big studio like Paramount giving the duo the OK to jump feet first into a book about grief and embrace all of those unpleasant and sinister themes in a nationwide release. Turns out, I was very wrong....

July 19, 2025 · 2 min · 310 words · Philip Farrell DVM