Sylvester Stallone Wouldn't Be Rocky Without This Failed Sports Movie That Released Two Years Later

Sylvester Stallone has become iconic throughRocky, but his stardom in the Hollywood arena would not have been the same without the failedParadise Alley. Spanning decades,Sylvester Stallone has enjoyed an abundant movie career, accumulating numerous accolades, including Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. Following years of financial struggles and picking up odd jobs,Stallone achieved worldwide fame with the release of his breakthrough role in the firstRockymovie.It was thanks toRockythat Stallone was able to go on to star in a long list of other now-popular projects....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 825 words · Lucas Mendoza

The U.S. Version Of Pokémon Was Almost A Complete Disaster, And I Wish I Could Have Seen It

Pokémonis a cultural juggernaut, so it’s almost hard to imagine thatPokémon Red and Bluewere almost drastically changed for their U.S. release. I’m also a little surprised that the benefits of a franchise about collecting cute creatures wouldn’t have been readily apparent so close to the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s. However, when the firstPokémongames were being brought to the United States, there was apparently a plan to make some major changes to the franchise due to fears that its original form wouldn’t resonate outside of Japan....

July 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1206 words · Melissa Ramirez

The White Lotus Season 3, Episode 3 Trailer: Belinda Comes Face To Face With Greg As Things Get Dire For Timothy

AsThe White Lotusseason 3 continues, more chaos is on the horizon. After debuting in 2021 as a limited series, the show was so successful that HBO renewed it for another season. Season 1 took place in Hawaii, while season 2 took place in Sicily. Season 3 is currently ongoing and is set in the heart of Thailand.The White Lotusseason 4has already been confirmed, and it is likely to take place somewhere in Europe....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 490 words · Tracey Andersen

This 2011 Movie Saved Jake Gyllenhaal After His $366 Million Franchise Attempt Collapsed

There’s no denying that Jake Gyllenhaal is a huge Hollywood A-lister now, but back in 2010, his promising career could have come to a screeching halt if it weren’t forSource Code’srelease a year later. When Gyllenhaal got into TV and film acting in 1991, it took a little bit of time for the young man’s career to fully take shape. However, by 1999, he starred as Homer Hickam inOctober Skyand launched his career as a leading man....

July 21, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Paula Wilson

Three Women Showrunner Laura Eason Explains How Real Life Crept Into The Starz Show & Made It Better

Starz’sThree Womenfollows characters on a crash course to radically overturn their lives. Lina (Betty Gilpin,GLOW) is a decade into a passionless marriage when she embarks on an affair that quickly becomes all-consuming and transforms her life, while Sloane (DeWanda Wise,Jurassic World Dominion) enjoys her committed open marriage with Richard (Blair Underwood) until two sexy new strangers threaten their aspirational love story. Maggie (Gabrielle Creevy), meanwhile, weathers an intense storm after accusing her married English teacher (Jason Ralph) of an inappropriate relationship....

July 21, 2025 · 18 min · 3641 words · Donald Campos

Watson Season 2 Confirmed After CBS' Sherlock Holmes Show Debuted To Season-High Ratings

Watsonwill continue solving mysteries in further episodes. The CBS series, which was created byElementaryexecutive producer Craig Sweeny, is a modernized story featuring the characters from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’sSherlock Holmesstories, following Dr. John Watson (Morris Chestnut) solving medical mysteries in Pittsburgh after the death of Holmes (the voice of Matt Berry). The show’s premiere was the most-streamed episode of any scripted CBS Original series for the 2024-2025 season with 7 million Paramount+ viewers, soWatsonseason 2seemed like a strong prospect even at the time....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Phillip Hernandez

Wednesday Season 2's New Characters Are Going To Improve The Nevermore Story In One Important Way

Netflix’sWednesdayplays with many boarding school tropes, reimagining them for the purposes of an Addams Family-inspired story, but one, in particular, could see much better use inWednesdayseason 2. Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams finds herself drowning in high school traditions and narrative clichés (both good and bad) when she is shipped off to Nevermore Academy, the school where her parents met, as the series' inciting incident. This includes her own versions of the lovable best friend — Enid Sinclare (Emma Meyers) — and the bully who she grows to respect — Bianca Barclay (Joy Sunday)....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 965 words · Paul Anderson

What Happened To Lorne Michaels' Wife Rosie Shuster After Saturday Night

Rosie Shuster was an integral part of the original production ofSaturday Night Live,as seen in Jason Reitman’s latest filmSaturday Night.Saturday Nighthas one of the most stacked ensemble casts of 2024, including plenty of young star actors such as Gabriel LaBelle (The Fablemans) and Dylan O’Brien (The Maze Runner), and Emmy winners (The Americans), Nicholas Braun (Succession), and Lamorne Morris (Fargo). Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and 4-time Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) round out the talentedensemble inSaturday Night....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1646 words · Tammie Kennedy

What Planet Is Cassian Andor From?

What Planet Is Cassian Andor From? Since Cassian Andor’s origins story was briefly mentioned in Rogue One, fans have wondered what really happened to him in his youth. However, the newest Disney+ show has revealed details about his childhood and his plot for revenge against the Empire. In this guide, we’ll discuss the latest information aboutCassian Andor’s home planetto truly understand this beloved character’s upbringing. Spoilers for Andor Episodes Below What Planet Is Cassian Andor From?...

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Michelle Shields

Where is Jeremy in Blox Fruits?

Roblox Guides Boss Jeremy is lurking in a place you’ve probably never been before. Are you confused about where Jeremy is in Blox Fruits? For players who want to complete the Colosseum Quest and attain Race V2, defeating Jeremy is one of the key requirements. This Boss is one of the easiest to deal with, but the problem lies with finding his location, especially among the new players. So, to help you fulfill the quest given to you by Bartilo, we’ll reveal the exact spot of Jeremy, as well as how you can get there....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Marc Clark

Who's the Coolest Venom? Spider-Man and Deadpool's Daughter Reigns Supreme

Strange as it might seem,DeadpoolandSpider-Manhavea “daughter” of sorts in the Marvel Universe– and this character, whose powers are derived from genetic material from both iconic heroes, is poised to make a comeback in the publisher’s mainstream continuity, and fans want to see one version of “Itsy Bitsy” in particular. 2017’sSpider-Man/Deadpool#21 – written by Elliot Kalan, with art by Todd Nauck – featureda variant cover by Ed McGuinness featuring a Venomized version of Itsy Bitsy, and fans have held out hope that this character could make an actual appearance in a story since then....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Karen Wright

Why Count Orlok Sounds Like That In Nosferatu & How Bill Skarsgård Worked To Get That Voice

2024’sNosferatuis a horror movie bursting with eerie elements, yet one of the most astonishing and impressive is Count Orlok’s otherworldly voice.Nosferatupremiered in December 2024 and markedRobert Eggers' fourth ever feature film. The director, known for his bleak landscapes and rich stories, did not disappoint.Nosferatumanaged to retell the classic vampire story in a way that both honored the original tale and also felt refreshingand new. From piles of rats to Lily-Rose Depp with blood running down her face, the film offered plenty of high-intensity moments....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Desiree Garcia

"I'm Just Baffled!": The Golden Bachelor's Theresa Nist Reveals The Shocking DMs She Receives From Young Men Post Gerry Turner Divorce

The Golden Bachelorstar Theresa Nist has revealed that, after her surprising divorce from Gerry Turner,much younger men have been sliding into her DMs. Theresa, a now-71-year old financial services professional from Shrewsbury, New Jersey, and Gerry, a now-73-year-old retired restaurateur from Hudson, Indiana, got engaged at the end ofThe Golden Bachelorseason 1. They got married shortly after in a live, televised event called the Golden Wedding. However, just three months later, they announced that they were getting divorced....

July 20, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Diane Lucas