The Penguin Review: Colin Farrell Is No Phony Soprano In DC's Slow-Burn Batman Spin-Off

With precious little information about the upcomingThe Batman: Part II, Matt Reeves' Batman universe expands with HBO’s 8-part spin-off seriesThe Penguin. Once again starring Colin Farrell as wannabe Gotham City kingpin Oz Cobb,The Penguin’s castboasts newcomers like Christian Milioti, Deirdre O’Connell, Rhenzy Feliz and Clancy Brown and takes DC firmly into the realms of prestige TV. Picking up immediately after the events ofThe Batman’s ending,The Penguindeals with the aftermath of Carmine Falcone’s death and the criminal underworld’s attempts to consolidate their positions....

July 2, 2025 · 10 min · 1961 words · Taylor Ortiz

This God of War Ragnarok Trailer From Japan Is the Weirdest Thing You’ll See Today

This God of War Ragnarok Trailer From Japan Is the Weirdest Thing You’ll See Today The Japanese arm of PlayStation is known to produce some rather weird trailers, but the one just released for God of War Ragnarok likely beats them all. The trailer stars Hiromichi Sato as he sings the “God of War Ragnarok Song” alongside two “macho dancers” and footage aplenty from the game itself. While for us in the west this is likely really weird and random, especially considering the contrast between the catchy children’s song-style performance, the whimsical set, the dancing, and the game, there is a method to the madness....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Ashley Smith

Transformers One Squashes Any Chance Of Repeating A Franchise Mistake Michael Bay Started

Transformers Onestands apart from the live-action movies in many ways, and one mistake that started with Michael Bay won’t be repeated as the franchise continues. The 2024 animatedTransformersmovie is a break away from Paramount’s live-action series that started with Bay’s first movie in 2007. While Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron were still central focuses in that film,Transformers Oneputs them - specificallyOrion Pax and D-16’s friendshipfalling apart as they become Optimus Prime and Megatron - in the spotlight....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Felicia Willis

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Out of the six classes inWarhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2, the heavy class offers the most damage and support to squads battling for control of the galaxy. Whether you’re playing Operations Mode or Eternal War, an optimized heavy build will help your team quickly destroy hordes of Tyranids and squash the heretic rebellion. Serve the Emperor well and defend mankind byupgrading to the best heavy class build. After beating the campaign, there is ample opportunity to perform gruesome finishers in two game modes....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 785 words · Joseph Foley

What Is Lasher? The Mayfair Witches Being Fully Explained

The overarching antagonist ofAnne Rice’sMayfair Witches, Lasher is the show’s most mysterious and dangerous entity. Played by Jack Huston, Lasher is a charming but villainous force in the show’s first season. As the show progresses, his machinations come more into the light, as well as his deep history with theMayfair Witchescharactersthat stretches back to the earliest days of their magical line. Lasher’s powers and plans prove to be a driving force in the season, especially once he finds Rowan and begins to manipulate her for his own goals....

July 2, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Glenn Campbell

What's Wrong With Robert De Niro's George Mullen In Zero Day

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Zero Day! Robert De Niro’s character inZero Dayis declining, and here is what’s wrong with George Mullen throughout the show.Zero Dayis a show that is full of mysteries, with the new Netflix miniseries being packed with all kinds of twists and turns revolving around the show’s titular cyber attack.Robert De Niro’s character inZero Dayis one of the show’s most mysterious parts despite being the protagonist, and here’s what he know about his mental state....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Cheryl Tucker

Why Christopher Nolan Gave Us A First Look At The Odyssey More Than A Year Before The Movie Comes Out

Christopher Nolan somewhat surprisingly shared the first look atThe Odysseywith the film’s release still more than a year away, but he had a very good reason for doing so.The image that Nolan sharedwas of Matt Damon in what appears to besome exaggerated Greek armor, and it was subsequently confirmed that Damon will portray the movie’s hero Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca.The Odysseywill be an adaptation of the Homeric poem of the same name, which follows the exploits of Odysseus and his crew on their 10-year journey home from the Trojan War....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Thomas Lester

Zack Snyder's Army Of The Dead Franchise Has Reportedly Been Cancelled By Netflix

Summary Zack Snyder’sArmy of the Deadfranchise has been reportedly cancelled at Netflix, with seemingly no plans for the franchise to continue beyond the previously-released films. The post-apocalyptic series centers around the zombie apocalypse, with the original movie of the same name focusing on a group of survivors pulling off a heist in a Los Angeles casino. This initial film was released in May 2021, while a prequel,Army of Thieves, came out in October that same year....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Michelle Wallace

“I Will Not Wait Anymore”: Gerard Butler Promises Den Of Thieves 3 Is Coming Sooner After 6-Year Wait For Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera

Gerard Butler assures audiences thatDen of Thieves 3will be coming faster thanDen of Thieves 2: Pantera.The action franchiseintroduced a skilled sect of the LA County Sheriff’s Department as they squared up against the state’s most successful bank robbery group. The sequel continues that story, again featuring Butler’s lead role as Big Nick,now searching for diamond thieves in Europe.TheDen of Thieves 2: Panteracast featuresButler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Evin Ahmad, and Salvatore Esposito....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Brian Lane

"It's Like I'm Being Threatened": The Apothecary Diaries Creator Has Something to Say About the Anime's Romance

The wildly popular animeThe Apothecary Diarieshas captivated viewers with its intricate court intrigue, sharp-witted protagonist Maomao, and the mysterious noble Jinshi. While fans are enthralled by the mystery and drama, many are equally invested in the slow-burning romance between Maomao and Jinshi. However, it seems that the series’ author, Natsu Hyuuga, has a more grounded view of romance in the setting she created, and she is feeling the pressure from fans and loved ones alike....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Lynn Gray

"One Excellent Fantasy Show": I'm So Here For A Mistborn Adaptation Copying This Series Brandon Sanderson Loves

IfMistbornever gets adapted, it sounds like it will be turned into a movie rather than a TV show — but I’d love to see an adaptation copy one fantasy series Brandon Sanderson has high praise for.Sanderson’sMistbornbooksare long overdue for an adaptation, as the series' action sequences and metal-based magic system are cinematic and lend themselves to a show or movie. But while aMistbornmovie was supposed to happen, Sanderson confirmed that it’s back to “square one” in his2024 State of the Sandersonblog post....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Brittany Medina

"The Real Tea Is...": Euphoria Season 3 Status Gets Candid Update From Hunter Schafer

Summary Euphoriastar Hunter Schafer gives a candid response when asked about the status of the Emmy-winning drama. Earlier this year, HBO confirmed thatEuphoriaseason 3would begin filming in January 2025 after a substantial delay, and that the core cast would be back to reprise their roles. However, other than a confirmed time-jump, which would take the main characters out of high school, little is known about the highly anticipated return of one of HBO’s top shows....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Justin Gallagher

"The Ugly Finger Of Blame Has Come Out!": Sister Wives' Kody Thinks His Relationships Are On The Rocks (Can Robyn's Husband Turn Things Around?)

Sister Wivesstar Kody Brown isn’t always known for his eloquence, and when he used the phrase,“the ugly finger of blame has come out,“onscreen back in October,he wasn’t exactly William Shakespeare - however, Kody was, as best he could, describing an increasingly tense dynamic with his children followingMeri, Janelle and Christine Brown’s departures. Kody feels like he’s getting railroaded. In his opinion, the kids he doesn’t share with Robyn Brown arejudging him simply because he loves Robyn more than he loves their mothers....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1112 words · Megan Sanders