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Nobody can deny that the most iconic aspect of HBO’sGame of Thrones,an adaptation of theSong of Ice and Firebook series byGeorge R. R. Martin, is its fantastical creatures. After all,Game of Thrones' iconic dragonsare beloved icons of modern television. Yet before these fire-breathing lizards hatched, audiences had the direwolves of the north to latch onto. Initially found by Lord Eddard Stark (Sean Bean) as newborn puppies next to their dead mother, the direwolves become companions to each of his children....

Spoilers ahead forAvengers: Endgame. One of the many secrets Marvel did a great job of hiding in the leadup toAvengers: Endgameis that Thor (Chris Hemsworth) gets fat. Unable to cope with his failure to kill Thanos before Thanos snapped away half the universe, Thor retreats to the small village of New Asgard where he spends his days drinking beer and playing video games with Korg (Taika Waititi) and Miek. Thor has also become fat....

All actors need to find their industry footing somewhere, and not every beginning is glamorous. Long before the dashingHenry Cavillbecame a household name in theDCEUas Superman and in Netflix’sThe Witcheras Geralt of Rivia, fans will be surprised to learn that Cavill once starred in a lesser-known project that continues to raise eyebrows today—a fairy tale musical! Fun for the whole family, 2006’sRed Riding Hood, directed byRandal Kleiser, is a modern retelling ofCharles Perrault’s beloved fable....

Ben Stilleris set to co-write, produce and direct a feature adaptation ofRachel Maddow’s hit podcastBag Manfor Focus Features, Collider has learned. TheBag Manpodcast chronicles the true story of one of the most brazen political bribery scandals in American history, which played out before the country while nobody was paying attention. The podcast asked if it was really possible for an American Vice President to carry out a criminal enterprise inside the White House and have nobody remember?...

For five decades, writer-director-actor-producerDavid Cronenberghas been making some of the most fascinating, terrifying, and downright disturbing movies in the history of the medium. Famous for his mind-bending1980s body-horror movies(The Brood,The Fly,Videodrome), Cronenberg has since transitioned into making some intriguing films that defy easy genre categories. His controlled, antiseptic style remains intact, however, along with his attention to his major themes: radical, physical or mental transformations, bizarre conspiracies, malevolent doctors, and psychotherapists....

Stardew Valleyis one of the most successful indie games released in recent years. The addictive gameplay, excellent soundtrack, and uncomplicated but appealing graphics led millions to fall in love with this charming farming simulator. But if you’ve already spent countless hours inStardew Valleyand are looking for a few similar games to try out, here are a few to start with. RELATED:From to Leah to Penny: All Stardew Valley Romance Options Ranked...

New Line’sBlack Adammovie has found its Hawkman, asAldis Hodge(The Invisible Man) has been cast as the DC superhero alongsideDwayne Johnson. Jaume Collet-Serra(Jungle Cruise) is directing the comic book movie, which will also feature young heartthrobNoah Centineoas Atom Smasher.Adam Sztykielhad a hand in the script, thoughRory HainesandSohrab Noshirvaniwrote the latest draft. Beau Flynnis producing alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks partnersDany GarciaandHiram Garcia, whileScott Sheldonwill executive produce and oversee the project on behalf of FlynnPictureCo....

The legend of King Arthur has always been somewhat malleable. Through medieval histories, romances, and poems, theHistoria Regum Britanniae,Chrétien de Troyes,La Morte D’Arthur, up through contemporary incarnations likeExcaliburandT.H. White’s definitiveThe Once and Future King, Arthur’s tale has shifted and evolved over time, allowing for new characters, new quests, and new fables to emerge for the ancient myth. The one thing that has almost always remained the same is Arthur himself, the noble commoner-turned king who is so thoroughly good and pure of heart....

EuphoriastarLukas Gagehas been added to the cast of HBO’sDead Boy Detectives,Varietyreports. The eight-part series wasordered at the streamerin April and is based on the DC Comics by the same name, a spinoff ofThe Sandman,from characters created byNeil GaimanandMatt Wagner. Gaiman and Wagner first introduced the central characters inThe Sandman #25, where ghosts of two dead boys, rather than entering the afterlife, stay on Earth to become detectives investigating supernatural crimes. The streamer describes the series as “a vintage detective series — only darker and on acid....

The immensely popular fairy tale world ofDescendantsis about to get bigger. This week, Disney+ announced that a new original movie is in the works from Disney Branded Television.The Pocketwatch(working title) is a music and dance-filled movie that will once again center around the sons and daughters of classic Disney princesses and villains. The new installment is set to introduce Red, the teenage daughter of the iconic Queen of Hearts fromAlice in Wonderland; and Chloe, the teen daughter ofCinderellaand Prince Charming....

It’s all smiles and dance moves on the set of theEnola Holmessequel, which announced on Twitter that filming has wrapped. In a clip released by Netflix UK & Ireland, fans got an inside look atLouis Partridge’s final moments of filming the sequel to the streaming platform’s 2020 feature. Partridge gets a wrap call on his scene and he embraces two of his peers before going in for a hug with the film’s star,Millie Bobby Brown....

The idea of the doppelgänger,a perfect cloneof a person, goes back centuries in mythology and folklore. It’s also been a common trope in cinema since practically the beginning of the medium. Doppelgängers were a recurring idea inAlfred Hitchcock’s thrillers, for example, especiallyVertigo.Brian De PalmaandDavid Lynchhave also explored doppelgängers multiple times in their work, to significant effect. RELATED:10 Best John Carpenter Movies, According to IMDb In recent years, filmmakers have used doppelgängers as sources of horror, social satire, and character studies....

Funimation upped the maturity level across the board for their titles this month. There’s not one kid-friendly recommendation in the bunch despite such titles asA Sister’s All You NeedandKumamiko: Girl Meets Bearappearing in this list. The good news is that you don’t have to screen the adult material from the kids shows this time around, but thebetternews is that there are some bonkers offerings here that might just satisfy that weirdly specific anime itch you’re looking to scratch....