The X-Men Movies Gave Magneto a Controversial Change, But the Comics Made It Even Worse

Magneto’s mutant powers received a controversial upgrade inX2: X-Men United, where he extracted iron from a prison guard’s blood after being injected by Mystique. However, the comics had already taken this ability to an even greater extreme. As the greatest X-Men villain turned anti-hero, Magneto’s constantly evolving omega-level powers have made him one of the most complex and powerful mutants in the Marvel Universe. … Magneto’s abilities continue to surpass even his own expectations… While Magneto’s iron extraction in the film was impressive,The Amazing Spider-Man#327—written by David Michelinie and illustrated by Erik Larsen—showcased Magneto’s powersat an entirely new level....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 966 words · Patrick Blackwell

There Is One Perfect Way For Gerard Butler To Return In Paris Has Fallen

Paris Has Fallenis taking the action franchise in a new direction, and there’s a perfect cameo role for Gerard Butler’s Banning. TheHas Fallenmoviescast Butler as Mike Banning, a veteran Secret Service agent tasked with saving the day against any number of terrorist threats. The original entryOlympus Has Fallencompeted againstWhite House Downin 2013, with the former emerging as the winner at the box office. The resulting franchise has proven a reliable one for Butler, with 2019’sAngel Has Falleneven attracting some of the best reviews of the series....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 857 words · Kathryn Brown

What Time The Penguin Finale Releases On HBO And Max

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Penguin episode 7.The Penguinonly has one more episode to air, and theDCseries promises major events in its finale. After being used for comedic relief inThe Batman, Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb showed his enormous potential inThe Penguin. The DC series is a crime drama that bridges the gap between Robert Pattinson’s Batman debut andThe Batman - Part II’s story.The Penguinfollows the gang war set up by Ozas he tries to take down the Falcones and the Maronis to become the new crime boss of Gotham City....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 574 words · Jason Miller

When is the FNCS Major 3 2024 Grand Finals?

Fortnite News The FNCS Major 3 Grand Finals 2024 are right around the corner! Epic Games and Fortnite are in the midst of an annual summer break. As a result, in-game content, significant updates, and tournaments have been on hold. Although theFortnite x Pirates of the Caribbeanupdate arrives on July 19, Fortnite competitors are eager to resume the Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS). Only the FNCS Major 3 2024 Semi-Finals and Grand Finals remain as players scramble to qualify for the FNCS Global Championship this September....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Sheila Hubbard

Wicked's Cynthia Erivo Was "Gutted" One Elphaba & Boq Deleted Scene Was Cut

Cynthia Erivo reveals how a quiet and honest moment between Elphaba and Ethan Slater’s Boq is one of the moments fromWicked’sbig screen adaptation that she wishes had been included in the final cut. Adapting Gregory McGuire’s reimagining of L. Frank Baum’s classic fantasy world, where the Wicked Witch of the West’s tragic past and rise to wickedness,Erivo portrays Elphaba inWicked, the future Wicked Witch, while Slater portrays Boq Woodsman, a classmate of Elphaba’s at Shiz University from Munchkinland....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Ashley Price

Yuri on Ice Never Got a Season 2, But the Anime's Successor Is Breaking the Mold

Despite the massive popularity and critical acclaim ofYuri!!! on Ice, fans have been left waiting for years for a second season that never arrived. The groundbreaking series captivated audiences with its nuanced storytelling, beautiful animation, and sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships. But whileYuri!!! on Iceremains a beloved classic, a new anime is emerging to fill the void left by its absence. Tsurumaikada’sMedalistis quickly establishing itself as a worthy successor, offering fans of skating drama something fresh and emotionally compelling....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 593 words · Larry York

"I Felt Like My Inner Child Was Out On Stage Alive": The Masked Singer Season 13's Erika Jayne Details Her Experience As Yorkie & Reveals If Her Fellow Housewives Support Her

The Masked Singerseason 13’sGroup C contestant Yorkie was unmasked during the Group C finals on Decades Night, and she was revealed to be actress, singer, andReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar Erika Jayne.The Masked Singerseason 13 welcomed back host Nick Cannon, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora. Erika made it through the first two rounds of the Group C competition, during which Candace Cameron Bure (Cherry Blossom) and Method Man (Stud Muffin) were unmasked....

August 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1407 words · Terry Goodman

10 Biggest Differences Between Attack On Titan's Manga & Anime

Attack on Titan’sanime and manga have a few distinct differences that stand out more than other anime adaptations. Creator Hajime Isayama was involved with the anime adaptation of his popular manga. During production,Isayama made a lot of key changesto give the anime a different tone that he felt audiences would enjoy more. The most notable of these changes are found towards the end of the series, but there are plenty found throughout....

August 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1778 words · Tyler Hood

10 Old Sci-Fi Movie & TV Show Future Predictions That Never Happened

Sci-fimovies and TV shows have long been captivated by the idea of predicting the future, but they don’t always get it right. The genre’s boundless nature allows it to explore almost any scenario that comes to one’s mind, and some titles have been remarkably successful in anticipating what lies ahead. Somesci-fi movies anticipate a bleak future, but others, technology. FromMinority ReporttoStar Wars, a number of iconic sci-fi works have almost perfectly captured the coming times....

August 11, 2025 · 11 min · 2269 words · Nicole Smith

5 Reasons Anora Is Now Favorite To Win Best Picture After So Many Counted It Out

After being discounted from the Oscars race for a while,Sean Baker’sAnorahas surprisingly emerged as the frontrunner to win Best Picture. Whenthe nominations for the 97th Academy Awardswere announced, there were plenty of nominees that were expected, but they also included a few surprises.I’m Still Heretranscended the Best International Feature Film category to earn a Best Picture nomination. Denis Villeneuve was snubbed for Best Director for his work onDune: Part Two, while Monica Barbaro earned a surprise nod for her turn as Joan Baez inA Complete Unknown....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 894 words · Scott Shaw

90 Day Fiancé’s Michael Ilesanmi Reveals If He Feels Guilty About Celebrating Big Win & Remarkable Career Milestone After Leaving Angela Deem

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmiadmitted if he feels guilty for abandoning Angela Deem to celebrate his big wins as he lives his American Dream. Michael from Nigeria met Angela from Georgia online. Their romance soon blossomed into something serious with Angela deciding tomarry Michael in the U.S.He faced a lot of obstacleson the way to getting his visa. However, once he was approved to come to America,Michael didn’t waste any time with Angela....

August 11, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Rodney Evans

Alien Review: Ridley Scott's Sci-Fi Horror Classic Endures For Good Reason After 45 Years

Summary Long before he explored the world of the Roman Empire or chronicled the unbelievable true story of J. Paul Getty’s grandson’s kidnapping,Ridley Scott made arguably his biggest splashonscreen with 1979’sAlien. Based on a story concept by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett, the sci-fi horror film focuses on the crew of theNostromo, seven people aboard a commercial spaceship who are awakened from cryosleep to investigate a distress call in the middle of nowhere....

August 11, 2025 · 5 min · 991 words · Bill Noble

All 11 Hugh Jackman Wolverine Appearances, Ranked

Wolverineis one of the most popular heroes in theMarvel Cinematic Universenow that Hugh Jackman has joined the franchise, but the actor’s legacy as the mutant spans decades before his MCU debut. Jackman’s version of Logan grew to be the main character ofFox’s X-Men movies. As such, he was the only one to have a spinoff franchise of his own.Jackman starred in the Wolverine trilogybefore he moved over to the MCU....

August 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1619 words · Todd Johnson