New Star Trek Series Could Bring Back Captain Picard

Alex Kurtzman, who recently became the showrunneronStar Trek: Discoveryafter the old showrunners were ousted for reportedly being abusive towards the writing staff, has his eye on much bigger plans for the long-running franchise. According to a press release, Kurtzman’s five-year deal with CBS Television Studios includes “expanding theStar Trekfranchise for television.” Sources tellEWthat there are three differentTrekconcepts in development. Perhaps the most intriguing possibility is a newStar Trekseries starringPatrick Stewart, who would reprise his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Jason Martinez

No Time to Die Global Box Office Crosses $600 Million

This Halloween weekend conjured up more than a good scare or two as theMGMandUniversalproduced 25th James Bond filmNo Time to Diecrossed $600 million at the global box office. This final Bond outing forDaniel Craigthat received really strong reviews and a mildly disappointing US opening mainly achieved this feat this past weekend due to the film opening in China. In its opening weekend, it made an estimated $28.2 million at the box office which is the third largest opening for a Hollywood title in the territory this year....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Heather Todd

No Western TV Show Features More Golden Era Stars Than This One

Perhaps no classic Western television series has brought in more notable guest stars over the years than the eight-season CBS productionRawhide. Known for gettingClint Eastwoodhis start in the movie business,Rawhidebecame the sixthlongest-running American Western series of its day, following the likes ofGunsmoke,Bonanza, andWagon Train, to name a few. But as impressive asRawhide’s large catalog of episodes is, what’s more exceptional is the sheer number of recognizable guests who showed up to join the “fun” of the cattle drive....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Travis Ray

Rachel Fuda Addresses Her Fallout With Jennifer Fessler on 'RHONJ'

The divide deepens inThe Real Housewives of New JerseyasRachel FudaandJenn Fesslerhave fallen out. Last night’s episode ofthe reality seriessaw the two come to blows atDanielle Cabral’s Boujee Kidz relaunch, as Fessler got involved inTeresa Giudice’s daughterGia Giudice’sissues withJohn Fuda. This angered the housewife, as she previously told Fessler to not get involved. Fessler and Giudice’s friendship causes some tension between Fessler and Fuda, asFuda and Giudice are not in a good place....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Casey Dawson

Ralph Fiennes Has Always Been So Much More Than Voldemort

Ralph Fienneswas a well-regarded performer well before becoming the infamous Voldemort in theHarry Potterseries. Fiennes is a veteran of film and theatre alike, with two Oscar nominations under his belt, and a 20-year career still going strong, it’s clear that Fiennes knows how to give an awards-worthy performance. Fiennes has a whopping 87 acting credits on IMDb. But let’s take a trip down memory lane, as we reminisce over some of Ralph Fiennes' must-see performances....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1102 words · Robert Gilmore

Rise of Skywalker: J.J. Abrams Explains the Motive For Palpatine's Return

DirectorJ.J. Abramshas been quite chatty of late about his upcoming movie,Star Wars: The Rise ofSkywalker. No, Abrams is still not revealing any major details about the final installment in the epicStar WarsSkywalker saga. What heisopening up about, though, is the return of actorIan McDiarmidand his very importantStar Warscharacter Senator Palpatine, a.k.a. the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. Palpatine’s return has been known to fans since we first heard his menacing laugh in the first teaser, which debuted at theStar WarsCelebration event earlier this year....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Cynthia Wilson

Shadow and Bone: Danielle Galligan on Nina's Finale Decision

From showrunnerEric Heisserer(Arrival) and based on the worldwide best-selling Grishaverse novels fromLeigh Bardugo, the Netflix original seriesShadow and Boneis set in a war-torn world and follows orphan Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), as she realizes just what extraordinary power she really possesses. As she struggles to understand and hone that power, General Kirigan (Ben Barnes) steps in, seemingly to protect her from the looming threat of the Shadow Fold, but clearly also with an agenda of his own....

July 7, 2025 · 18 min · 3798 words · John Chapman

Shazam!: Djimon Hounsou to Play the Wizard

In a bit of movie magic, Djimon Hounsou has been revealed as the ancient Wizard of DC’sShazam!film long after production has concluded.EWreports that Hounsou’s casting was kept under wraps amid rumors thatThis Is UsstarRon Cephas Joneswould be takingon the role. Hounsou is pulling off the rare Marvel-DC switcheroo, having already appeared inJames Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxyas Korath the Pursuer, a role the actor is still slated to reprise in next year’sCaptain Marvel....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Johnny Higgins

Star Wars 7: 38 Things to Know About The Force Awakens

Everyone involved withStar Wars: The Force Awakens, from the filmmakers to the studio to the actors, have been doing their absolute best to keep the film and all of its secrets a surprise for movie-going audiences. They even went so far as deciding to not show the film to press, prior to the junket conferences with the talent, which included directorJ.J. Abrams, Lucasfilm’sKathleen Kennedy, screenwriterLawrence Kasdan,Harrison Ford(“Han Solo”),Carrie Fisher(“Leia”),Daisy Ridley(“Rey”),John Boyega(“Finn”),Oscar Isaac(“Poe”),Adam Driver(“Kylo Ren”),Gwendoline Christie(“Captain Phasma”) andLupita Nyong’o(“Maz Kanata”)....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Jordan Holland

Steven S. DeKnight Exits Jupiter's Legacy Due to Creative Differences

Steven S. DeKnighthas stepped down as showrunner on Netflix’s upcoming superhero seriesJupiter’s Legacydue to “creative differences” with the streaming service, which has already begun looking for his replacement. Jupiter’s Legacyis based on a graphic novel byMark Millarand illustratorFrank Quitely. The series follows the world’s first generation of superheroes, who received their powers in the 1930s. Now in present day, they are the revered old guard, but their super-powered children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Trevor Grant

Strange New Worlds Season 1 Episode 1 Review: First Contact Gone Wrong

The first episode ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldsintroduces the audience to a USS Enterprise and her crew that are both familiar and yet unexplored. Coming into a franchise nearly 60 years into its run is quite a task, and doing so as a prequel requires a delicate balance of uniqueness and tradition.Strange New Worldshas a long legacy to live up to and if the first episode is any indication, it’s going to do so with ease....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1310 words · Stephen Christensen

The 10 Best Versions of Classic Halloween Monsters

Every Halloween, it’s interesting to see what pieces of pop culture from the year have inspired new trends. For instance, in the past few years, there have been costumes fromSquid Game,Marvel, and evenTiger King. However, several classic monsters’ images continue to be used in outfits, decorations, and of course, media. RELATED:The 15 Best Halloween-Themed Movies to Get You in the Spooky Holiday Spirit From theearly days of scary moviesto modern horror films and TV, these Halloween creatures have often been adapted on-screen....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1307 words · Mikayla Rodriguez

The Best Game Streaming Services in 2025: What to Know Right Now

Cloud gaming has matured into a real force in 2025, offering console-quality experiences on virtually any screen—from smartphones and smart TVs to Chromebooks and even handheld devices like the Steam Deck. Whether you’re a hardcore PC gamer or a casual player looking to avoid hardware hassles, today’s top game streaming services give you access to huge libraries, high resolutions, and flexible pricing. But not all services are built alike. Here’s a breakdown of thetop contenders, their latest updates, and which one might be right for you....

July 7, 2025 · 17 min · 3409 words · Nancy Gonzales