This ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Death Is an Early Turning Point for the Show

Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas a reigningclassic during the late 90s and early 00s. Following Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) as she honed her destiny as a vampire slayer, the show was a twist on the typical teen show format and opted for some spookier aspects mixed in with the classic high-school drama. One ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer’s biggest strengths was adapting to its surroundings and the times. Where most teen shows tend to spin their wheels once the characters grow out of high school,Buffytook it in stride and allowed the show to grow with them....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1541 words · Gary Petty

Tin Soldier Casts Rita Ora, Nora Arnezeder, and More in Ensemble Drama

Brad Furman’s (The Lincoln Lawyer) newest project,Tin Soldier, is building its army.Deadlinereports that the film has tapped several more actors to join its ensemble includingRita Ora(Fifty Shadesfranchise),Nora Arnezeder(The Offer),Saïd Taghmaoui(John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum), andJoey Bicicchi(Black Bird). The string of new announcements comes hot on the heels of the film’s principal cast being revealed which added the likes ofJamie Foxx,Scott Eastwood,Robert De Niro,John Leguizamo, andShamier Andersonto its call sheet....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · John Ball

True Detective Season 3 Not Dead Yet, HBO Insists

It appears that the final nail in theTrue DetectiveSeason 3 coffin has yet to be hammered in. HBO’s limited series experiment saw a meteoric rise with its stellar first season, which featured not only a pair of impeccable performances byMatthew McConaugheyandWoody Harrelson, but also a fascinatingly pulp mystery, engrossing writing by series creatorNic Pizzolatto, and tremendous direction byCary Fukunaga—who helmed every episode. Hot off the buzz of the first season, the show’s second season was fast-tracked by HBO and had nearly every actor in Hollywood vying for a role, but when the new season began airing it marked one of the biggest sophomore slumps in recent memory....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Tyrone Smith

Warner Bros. 2022 Movies May Not Get Same-Day HBO Max Release

The Number 2 theater chain in the world has struck an exhibition deal with Warner Bros., the studio responsible for smashing the theatrical window in 2021 with its slew of same-day HBO Max releases – and it could mean the end of that controversial move on the studio’s part. Warner Bros. announced late last year that it would be releasing every single one of its 2021 new releases on HBO Max the same day that they hit theaters, for a limited time only (after 31 days, the film is no longer streaming on HBO Max and follows a traditional home video release schedule)....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · David Villanueva

We Finally Get To See Homelander Truly Powerless on ‘The Boys’ Season 4

Editor’s Note: No character onThe Boysharnesses as much power and elicitsmore fear than Homelander (Antony Starr). After realizing he can get away with whatever he wants thanks to his fame, Homelander has had no qualms about using his powers to do as he sees fit and killing anyone in his way. But after an embarrassing moment in the latest episode, it should be more clear than ever to Homelander thatpowers aren’t everything— there are some situations he can’t laser his way out of....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1033 words · Mike Rice

Westworld: Warworld Explained by Creators in Behind-the-Scenes Video

A newWestworldbehind-the-scenes video offers some insight into the making of Season 3 Episode 2, titled “The Winter Line.” This episode is notable in that it reveals an entirely new park that we haven’t seen before: Warworld. In the behind-the-scenes video, creators/showrunnersJonathan NolanandLisa Joytalk about bringing Warworld to life, and the inspiration behind this all-new park. Indeed, Nolan notes that “right around the same time that Westerns were being made, you had the classic war films....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Robin Reynolds

‘The Idol’s Suzanna Son’s Breakthrough Came in This Sean Baker Movie

For better or worse, HBO’sThe Idol, which ends tonight after just five episodes (it was initially slated for six), has inspired a lot of discussion among the public. Due to show creatorSam Levinson’s alleged harboring of atoxic work environment, the series was immediately slammed with notoriety. The show’s negative reputation has only been magnified by its poor reception from audiences and critics. While the current product is underwhelming,The Idolis graced with an eclectic cast, includingLily-Rose Depp,Abel Tesfaye,Rachel Sennott,Hank Azaria, andDan Levy....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Tammy Barnes

'Eli Roth's History of Horror': 10 Best Episodes, According to IMDb

While horror films may lure audiences with their promises of thrills and chills, underneath the surface,these films are teeming with social commentary. Often inspired by socioeconomic events, horror films afford humanity an opportunity to reflect on their behaviors, past and present, in a bid to learn lessons for the future. Prolific horror writer and directorEli Rothbrings his expertise and knowledge of the macabre, and more importantly, his love of horror, to the small screen with his horror docuseries,Eli Roth’s History of Horror....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1285 words · Matthew Stephens

'Great Expectations' Teaser Introduces Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham

We might have to wait a little while before we finally get a chance to feast on the highly anticipated limited seriesGreat Expectations, but a teaser trailer released by the BBC today is doing exactly what it’s supposed to. Based on the legendary novel byCharles Dickens, the story centers around an orphan boy who is taken on by a wealthy spinster whose life derailed after a brutal and failed relationship....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Tiffany Montoya

'Riverdale' Season 7 Cast and Character Guide

It’s back to the basics forRiverdale’s final season. In this seventh season of the belovedArchiecomics adaptation, we take a blast to the past as the characters find themselves stuck in the 1950s. Everyone is blissfully unaware of the time warp except Jughead (Cole Sprouse), who takes it upon himself to convince them that they need to go back to the future. But everything is turned upside down in this new alternate version of Riverdale, and characters we all know and love have been turned into different versions of themselves, making Jughead’s quest to convince them that they’re stuck in the wrong decade much more difficult....

July 5, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Joseph Bartlett

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Gets Collector's Edition Blu-ray Set

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versemade quite a splash when it debuted in theaters on June 10, 2025, earning favorable box office revenue and a positive critical reception; it has even surpassed its predecessor, 2018’sSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which is also a remarkable animated feature in its own right. Of course, the sequel’s digital variant didn’t stop impressing both old and new viewerswith its additional effects and cut changes, proving that there is much more to unravel within Miles Morales’s world and the multiverses he has explored throughout his action-packed adventure....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · David Herrera

'Superman: Legacy' Will Release on Schedule, James Gunn Confirms

After the conclusion ofthe SAG-AFTRA strike, we’ve been met with nothing but delays on the biggest of projects. Happily, we’ve got some good news on a project that will indeed meet its release date, asJames Gunnhas just announced that his upcomingSuperman: Legacywill debut on July 11, 2025as originally intended. It’s the sort of superheroic effort that the Man of Steel himself would be proud of. Gunn took to social media to announce the news, praising the efforts of his production staff and crew members for the work they were able to do when no writing or pre-production work from actors could take place, continuing to get things ready for the momentthe strikes both came to an end....

July 5, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Robert Flowers

'Teen Mom' Alum Expecting Another Child

Ryan Edwardshas been in the news recently.His ex-wife,Mackenzie Edwards, hinted that Edwardswas having another childwith asecret fifth child hidden away. Edwards and his girlfriend,Amanda Conner, had yet to say anything about Conner being pregnant. Now,via comments on TikTok videos, Conner has confirmed that she is pregnant bythe reality star. She responded to fans talking about their own experiencewith morning sickness and their pregnancy symptoms.In response, Conner talked about how rough her second pregnancy symptoms has been this time with Edwards....

July 5, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Emily Olson