Marvel movies and TV shows have been around long before the advent of theMarvel Cinematic Universe, with the comic book company having a shockingly far-reaching history of live-action adaptations. When most think of Marvel films pre-dating the MCU, theFoxX-Menmovies, Sam RaimiSpider-Mantrilogy, and perhaps even the FoxFantastic Fourduology all might spring to mind. But the red banner of Marvel has flown in movies and shows far older than these early 2000s escapades, even if they aren’t as famous....

Summary Movie sequels have cut main charactersfrom the story when the actor who played that character refused to return for the sequel. Rather than risk areplacement actor failing a major movie franchise, they decided to write the character out with the most serviceable explanation they could muster. However,sometimes the character is too important to the story, and the producers are forced to recastand hope for the best. Movie recasts that workare not impossible or even especially rare, but that is not to say they are easy....

Nearly four months in and 2025 has already seen a few majorvideo gamereleases, one of which is now set to get a movie adaptation. Following the diverse range of hits fromElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreetoAstro Botlast year, this year’s calendar of major releases is primarily looking at a 2025 full of action-adventure titles, includingthe long-awaited MMORPGDune: Awakening, the highly anticipatedDoom: The Dark AgesandGhost of Yōtei. Other notable releases this year are set to includeTony Hawk’s Pro 3 + 4and long-awaitedMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater....

Eventually, Natalie moved to California to pursue her career as an actor and a model, where she met Josh Weinstein, CEO of a modeling agency in Los Angeles. Despite seeming incompatible, the couple entered into a relationship. Natalie’s mother didn’t approve of Josh as much as she had Natalie’s former husband, Mike. After being in an on-again, off-again relationship for three years, Natalie and Josh participated in90 Day: The Last Resortseason 2to determine their future together....

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmiseemingly admitted the heartbreaking truth behind wanting to stay away fromAngela Deemin the U.S.Michael came to Americain December 2023 and lived with Angela, her daughters, and Angela’s grandkids for two months before he decided to leave.Michael was recently spotted in Alvin, Texas and often shares Instagram Stories with his new family. Michael and Angela have gotten back together after breaking up in the past....

Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for The Penguin episodes 1 and 2. Despite only one movie and one television series, Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse boasts a whopping eight villains, most of whom originated inDC Comics. Matt Reeves' vision of Gotham inThe Batmanis a dark, gritty city teetering on the edge of chaos. This new universe was subsequently expanded inThe Penguin, proffering a grounded take on the Caped Crusader’s world, filled with complex villains who are more than just comic book caricatures...

Summary All Americanalum Taye Diggs addresses the possibility of returning as Billy Baker once again, offering an enthusiastic response. Diggs made his final series regular appearance inAll Americanseason 5, with his characterBilly Baker dying while rescuing a studentduring a dangerous bus accident. Since then, however, Diggs has made a guest appearance as a sort of ghostly presence while his loved ones read letters that he left behind. This suggests he could return again in the future....

Big Brother26’s Chelsie Baham has been quietly playing one of the best games ofBig Brotherthat viewers have seen in years, andwith a clear path to the end, she could make it to the $750,000. ThroughoutBig Brother26, Chelsie and the other houseguests have been playing what feels like a whole new iteration of the game. With houseguests who have been challenging the way thatBig Brotheris played and twists that have refreshed the game entirely,BB26 has been an incredible season....

Summary Blake Lively’s controversial movie,It Ends With Us, is closing in on a box office record as it passes a domestic milestone in just two weeks. Based on the 2016 novel by Colleen Hoover, the new romantic drama follows a woman with a traumatic past who faces a difficult choice between her intense love for a neurosurgeon with troubling traits, and the unexpected return of her first love. Other than Lively in the lead role,It Ends With Us’castincludes Justin Baldoni, who also directed the movie, alongside Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj....

Rajinikanth is a huge Indian superstar, and he has teamed up with one of the country’s most famous filmmakers to deliver an action-packed extravaganza that is sure to slake the thirst of Indian film fans. With its former tentative title ofThalaivar 171,Coolieis aTamil action thrillerwhich stars the famous Kollywood actor in his 171st film. To the pleasure of many, writer-director Lokesh Kanagaraj ofKaithiandVikramfame has been tapped to direct. Joining Rajinikanth, the cast ofThalaivar 171is a veritable who’s who of Indian talent....

TheDungeons & Dragons2024 Player’s Handbookintroduces epic boons as high-level feats for player characters.There are twelve available in the new book, and each grants an active or passive buff which strengthens the character who takes it immensely. Unlike origin feats, which are tied to background options, any character of any class or origin can take any of the epic boons when they reach 19th level. Some players may wonder which boon is most effective or useful for their character....

Summary Deadpool & Wolverinehas recently dominated the conversation surrounding theMCU, but the only topic I’m concerned with is the Ryan Reynolds and Tom Holland team-up that was teased by several Easter eggs.Deadpool & Wolverinehas been in theaters for two weeks and now boasts the highest-grossing opening weekend of any R-rated movie. Its success speaks to the effectiveness of its defining characteristics in this uncertain era of superhero movies. Namely, team-ups, callback cameos, and the titular heroes are all apparently winning formulas....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Ultimates #4!Marvel Comics fans have recently been thrust into a world where theFantastic Fourdon’t exist, leavingDoctor Doomas the only remnant of the team’s existence. While one would think that Doom himself masterminded this turn of events, nothing could be further from the truth, as Doom is actually the one trying to bring the Fantastic Four back. In fact, Doom’s “Project Four” redefines everything fans know about the Fantastic Four’s powers, and the deadly implications of their Ultimate Universe comeback....