Jason Momoa's Upcoming Game Of Thrones Replacement Is Based On A True Story

Jason Momoawill be at the forefront of another prestige drama for Apple TV+, but unlike the sci-fi dramaSee, his new showChief of Warwill be based on real history. The nine-episode miniseries, which was created by Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, will chronicle the wartime events of the kingdoms of the Hawaiian Islands at the turn of the 18th century. Momoa, who will also executive produce and star in the series, is portraying the Native Hawaiian warrior and noble Ka’iana, who returns to his homeland and joins the war between the four major kingdoms....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Eugene Chapman

John Wick 5's Status Confirmed By Exec Despite Keanu Reeves' Recent Update

Despite Keanu Reeves maintaining his stance on the fate of John Wick and his role in the franchise, Lionsgate executive Jenefer Brown affirmsJohn Wick 5is still in development.The franchise centers on the exploits of a legendary, formerly retired assassin played by Reeves, who finds himself dragged back into the life he tried to leave behind out of great reluctance. The franchise’s last installment was therelease ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4in 2023, which saw the assassin fight powerful foes in France in his final battle....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Stacie Carter

Leonardo DiCaprio Wasn’t Cast As Max In Hocus Pocus After Auditioning

Despite the fact that he was not cast as Max after his audition,Hocus Pocusstill has a connection to Leonardo DiCaprio’s 1997 movieTitanic. Hocus Pocusis one of the major Disney classics when it comes to Halloween movies, its memorable story and amazing cast continuing to entertain audiences more than 30 years later. Thoughnews on the potentialHocus Pocus 3has been minimal, it would not be surprising if the Sanderson Sisters were not quite done with Salem yet, asthe sequel,Hocus Pocus 2,was a streaming hit....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Keith Norton

Look, One Piece Is Great, But I'm Still Reeling Over the Anime's Major Makeover for Chopper

On my first read ofOne Piece, there were many events that had taken me by surprise that were awe-inspiring, emotionally heart-wrenching, oddly chilling for a shōnen so deeply encapsulated in humor, or a mix of one of the formerly mentioned. But there is one moment in the franchise that will always continue to stump me to this very day,that being the drastic change in appearance of one Tony Tony Chopper....

July 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1113 words · Beverly Lucas

Marvel Rivals: How To Get Star-Lord's Spring Festival Costume For Free

Marvel Rivals’ latest event, The Spring Festival, will be starting soon, bringinga brand-new free skin for Star-Lord. If you’re wondering why the event called The Spring Festival is happening so early in the year, that’s because the event is meant to tie in with the Lunar New Year, which is also called Spring Festival in China. Likely,Marvel Rivalswanted to avoid even moreOverwatchcomparisons by calling it the Lunar New Year event the same wayOverwatchdoes....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 451 words · Wyatt Hicks

Mayor Of Kingstown Season 4 Gets Positive Update

Warning: Spoilers forMayor of Kingstownseason 3, episode 10 ahead, in addition to mentions of suicide. Mayor of Kingstownseason 4 gets a positive update, which could pave the way for a renewal. There have been questions about the high-profile Paramount+ series, particularly afterMayor of Kingstownseason 3 endedwith the arrest of Kyle McLusky (Taylor Handley) and the deaths of two characters in a way that sets the stage for a continuation. Deadlineconfirms that MTV Entertainment Studios has closed a multi-year overall deal extension withMayor of Kingstownshowrunner and executive producer Dave Erickson....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 818 words · Emily Boone

O'Dessa Review: Regina Hall & Murray Bartlett Steal The Show In A Disjointed Rock Opera That Values Style Above Storytelling

Writer-director Geremy Jasper, who brought usPatti Cakes, is back with the ambitious rock operaO’Dessa.I love a good musical, andO’Dessahas a few great songs in it to justify their existence. Set in an apocalyptic future where the dictatorial Plutonovich (Murray Bartlett), who kidnaps anyone who speaks out against him, has everyone glued to their TVs watching him on every reality competition show imaginable,O’Dessabanks on love and music being powerful tools to wake people up from their stupor....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · William Williams

Pedro Pascal Officially Confirmed To Return In The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie

The return ofPedro Pascalin the titular role ofDin DjarininThe Mandalorian and Groguhas been confirmed, easing viewers' long-running worries about the beloved actor. Pascal, who has been portraying Din Djarin ever sinceStar Wars’The Mandalorianfirst began, has become a notoriously busy actor following his skyrocket to fame in the aftermath ofThe Mandalorianand HBO’sThe Last of Us, in which he plays Joel Miller. Given his current busy schedule filmingThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsin the role of Reed Richards, some feared he wouldn’t return to hisStar Warsrole....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Brandon Paul

Pokémon TCG Pocket's 10 Most Gorgeous Shining Revelry Cards

InPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, taking a break from endless battles to open packs can occasionally reveal some visually stunning cards. The latest expansion,Shining Revelry, brings a dazzling selection of new collectibles for enthusiasts to chase. Released on July 04, 2025, the expansion introduces 112 new cards, with a select few standing out as particularly stunning. These standout cards bring particular Pokémon to life, placing them in unique scenarios and settings that highlight their personalities and abilities....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1687 words · Paul Huber

Real Time With Bill Maher's 11 Best Guests In 2024

In the constantly evolving and often chaotic landscape of political discourse and cultural commentary, few shows have been as influential as HBO’sReal Time with Bill Maher. The talk show, led by satirical comedian and political commentator Bill Maher, airs a new episode weekly featuring a panel of at least three guests from a variety of backgrounds. Everyone from seasoned politicians to outspoken activists to even fictional characters have graced Maher’s late-night talk show with their presence, often yielding meaningful discourse regarding current events....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1881 words · Joanne Bowman

Ryan Reynolds' $190M Comedy Already Beat Brad Pitt & George Clooney's 16-Year Reunion Movie To The Punch This Year

Brad Pitt and George Clooney returned to the big screen together in Apple TV+‘sWolfs, but it surprisingly wasn’t their first major movie reunion of the year. Pitt and Clooney are two of the world’s most widely recognized movie stars and a pair of actors who’veshared a multi-decade relationship as great friends and collaborators.Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s movie collaborationsgo back toOcean’s Elevenin 2001, where they joined forces to successfully remake a classic heist movie, arguably bringing even more charisma to theOcean’sfranchise than the Rat Pack did in 1960....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Elizabeth Henry

Squid Game's Hwang Dong-Hyuk & Lee Byung-Hun Share Season 2 Script Secrets

Hwang Dong-hyuk and Lee Byung-hun are back forSquid Gameseason 2. Dong-hyuk, the creator of the series, finds himself once again in the director’s chair for all seven episodes. Byung-hun, a Korean actor familiar to American audiences for his work on Hollywood franchises likeG.I. JoeandTerminator, returns for a more pronounced role in the sophomore installment as the mysterious Front Man,spending more of these episodes fully unmasked. Last he was seen, Byung-hun’s Front Man was congratulating Lee Jung-jae’s Seong Gi-hun for winning the 33rd Squid Game, a victory that resulted in Gi-hun walking away with ₩45....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 848 words · Darius Proctor

Stephen King's New Project Might Solve A Dark Tower Canon Plot Hole That Has Bothered Readers For Years

Stephen Kingrecently announced a new project he’s working on, and it could finally solve aDark Towercanon issue that has plagued Constant Readers for years. “I’m back in Mid-World…and the Territories,” he wrote on X/Twitter. “Don’t know if it will develop into anything–I never know–but it’s good to be back.” Those who have read King for a while know that that is referencing a few ofStephen King’s most beloved books withThe Dark TowerseriesandThe Talisman,which he co-wrote with the late Peter Straub....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Todd Weber