TheHarry PotterTV show has the chance to crystallize the character of Draco Malfoy, taking the implications of the books and movies to their logical conclusion. There are many characters that deserve a thorough examination in the show, especially seeing as this adaptation has the breathing space of multiple seasons to tell J.K. Rowling’s epic, sprawling story. Conversely,theHarry Pottermovieshad to condense Rowling’s books into eight feature-length pictures, which meant neutering some powerful character arcs....

Following the shocking change of power in the season 1 finale, Billy Bob Thornton is sharing some of what to expect from Demi Moore’s bigger role inLandmanseason 2. The Taylor Sheridan-co-created show follows Thornton as Tommy Norris, the titular oil company fixer as he tries to manage a series of hurdles his company faces, including drug cartels on their land and fatal accidents on their drills.Landmanseason 1 endedwith Jon Hamm’s Monty dying from heart problems and Moore’s Cami taking over the company, promoting Tommy to be President of the company....

The 2025Call of Duty Leagueaction is looking to bring the heat as the best players in the world battle it out forBlack Ops 6bragging rights. While the globe’s top players duke it out for prize money, you may earn free rewards just by watching theCDL. This year, viewership rewards range from Double XP Tokens to one unique Weapon Blueprint for each Major Tournament cycle. However, Major Tournaments aren’t the only way to earn free BO6 rewards....

There are tons of powerfulJustice Leagueheroes who have extraordinary powers, but few are as powerful or as terrifying asPlastic Man. Despite his goofy demeanor, Plastic Man has one of the most horrifying power-sets in superhero comics, and DC proved it once again in a new solicitation. Plastic Man is on another adventure inPlastic Man No More!by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Jacob Edgar, this time to save his son. Issue #4 will take Plas' quest to a dangerous new level asPatrick “Eel” O’Brian threatens to detonate a nuclear bomb....

Matlockintroduced a new fan-favorite character in Kathy Bates' hit mystery series, but you may have missed how Sarah’s sweetheart can foil Madeline and Alfie’s plans. Madeline Kingston has a brilliant plan for revenge in the quasi-reboot of Andy Griffith’s hit mystery procedural show. Still, the otherMatlockcharactersfrequently get in the way as she builds relationships with her colleagues. The sole person Madeline can count on to move her secret plan for revenge forward is Alfie, Madeline’s 12-year-old grandson, who is a budding technical genius and a source of emotional support for his grandmother....

Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, has revealed that Marvel’sBlack Pantherspinoff, previously reported to be a Disney+ series centered on Danai Gurira’s Okoye, is no longer going ahead. Danai Gurira debuted in theMCUas Okoye, the General of Wakanda’s Dora Milaje, in 2018’sBlack Panther. She returned forInfinity War, Endgameand 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, and was set up to star in her own spinoff series on Disney+, butOkoye’s MCU futurehas now become less clear....

Tish and Franks' relationship inNCIS: Originsstill has not received an update following their breakup in episode 13, and frankly, I am disappointed. TheirNCIS: Originslove story has proven to be the most compelling subplot of theNCISspinoff, with episode 13, “Monsoon,” highlighting the backstory behind their relationship. Given that Tish and Franks are the only confirmedNCIS: Originscouple so far, it was surprising the show did not give an update on them in episode 14....

Even thoughCobra Kaihas not officially ended yet, whenKarate Kid: Legendstakes place spoils a major character’s ending. Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso is one of the most popular characters in theKarate Kidfranchise. Audiences have quite literally watched Macchio grow up in theKarate Kidfranchise. He first starred as the underdog Daniel LaRusso in the original 1984 film, and appeared in its two sequels. Therefore, Macchio has appeared in three out of thefiveKarate Kidmovies, and is also set to star in theupcoming filmKarate Kid: Legends....

Ash Ketchumacted as thePokémonanime series' protagonist for many decades, during which he gained the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Children and adults alike would follow his journey to become the best trainer in history, cheering for his victories and sharing his pain during losses. Despite his iconic nature, as the years progressed, many fans raised concerns about his lack of evolution and development. Viewers felt as ifAsh’s character remained stagnant for years, with not much about him as a persona or a trainer changing....

WatchingThe Expanseseason 1 with the benefit of knowing what comes next, the initial run of episodes stands distinctly apart from the remainder of the series. The adaptation of James S.A. Corey’s books debuted on the SyFy channel in 2015 to the sound of widespread critical acclaim, beforeThe Expanselater moved to Amazonfor seasons 4-6. A few notable changes aside,The Expanseis a mostly faithful retelling of its source material, perfectly capturing the grimy, clanking feel of semi-plausible space exploration....

Includes MASSIVE SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3! Sonic and Shadow face off inSonic the Hedgehog 3, requiring a breakdown of their comparative powers in the film franchise. The two hedgehogs have done battle many times before, from various video games to theSonic Xanime to comic book adaptations, making it all the more exciting to see the pair go head-to-head on the big screen.Sonic the Hedgehog 3’scastincludes Ben Schwartz reprising his role as the titular blue hedgehog, with Keanu Reeves lending his star power as the brooding Shadow....

The weirdest scene inStar Trek Generationswas actually brilliant. The last movie starring thecast ofStar Trek: The Original Seriesopens with Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Montgomery Scott (James Doohan), and Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig) touring the USS Enterprise-B, waxing nostalgic about time gone by. The Enterprise-B has been passed to its next commander, Captain John Harriman (Alan Ruck).As expected,Star Trek Generations' prologue runs with themes already established in theTOSmovies, and also introduces the Nexus as a timeless, wish-granting energy field that will unite two generations ofStar Trekcasts....

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: Battle of Jakku - Insurgency Rising #2 Star Warshas confirmed exactly how the Empire was fractured followingReturn of the Jedi. In the wake of the second Death Star’s destruction and the demise of both Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, those who continued serving the Empire were effectively split. To that end, three main groups emerged following Endor, as seen in Marvel Comics' new and canonical seriesStar Wars: Battle of Jakku....