'Peaky Blinders' Characters And Their 'Harry Potter' Counterparts

1920s Birmingham, England is not too different from the Wizarding World ofHarry Potter, as it turns out. As the gang ofPeaky Blindersnavigate corruption, allegiances, and legacy, they are faced with an era of change much like the days of Voldermort’s return. RELATED:Peaky Blinders Season 6 Filming Of course, this wouldn’t be possible without an ensemble of distinctly British characters defining the social, political, and relational nature of their on-screen worlds. So what If Thomas Shelby were to possess magical abilities or Winston Churchill had taken a position in the Ministry of Magic?...

June 22, 2025 · 7 min · 1311 words · Michael Peterson

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2 Will Begin Filming This Fall

After two years of pre-production, tons of pitches, and well over 30 weeks of filming,Percy Jackson and the Olympiansarrived on the small screen, bringing with it the thralling legend of Greek mythology toDisney+. After a first season which saw theWalker Scobell-led live-action adaptation bring to lifeThe Lightning Thief, the first book inRick Riordan’s series of best-selling books,the series earned a second season renewal. By the time the first season wrapped in January, the team of Scobell’s Percy, Grover (Aryan Simhadri), and Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) had parted ways, with hopes of reuniting soon....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Erica Anderson

'The Acolyte's Sinister Baddie Gets Chilling New Helmet From Hasbro [Exclusive]

Editor’s Note: This article contains major spoilers forThe AcolyteEpisode 5, “Night.” Good news for fans of Star Wars latest series,The Acolyte,looking to expand their collections in the near future: Hasbro is releasing a new Black Series helmet featuringthe series' mysterious baddie they’re calling The Stranger— though we all know who hereallyis by now — and Collider is excited to share exclusive new images of the electronic helmet with you today. The bad news?...

June 22, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Kelli Sanchez

'The Boogeyman' Sets Digital and Physical Release Dates

If you loved this year’sStephen KingadaptationThe Boogeyman, which recently made Collider’s list of thebest horror movies of 2023so far, then we have good news; fans won’t have long to wait until they can revisit theRob Savagedirected film, as it receives a digital release date of August 29, followed by a physical Blu-ray and DVD release on October 10. The film, which starsSophie Thatcher,Chris Messina, andVivien Lyra Blair, haunted its way into theaters this June, based upon King’s short story of the same name....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Paul Smith

'V/H/S/Beyond' – Dive Into Three Segments [Part 1]

From producersBrad MiskaandJosh Goldbloom, theV/H/Sfranchiseis a horror lover’s dream. The anthology films have adhered to the found footage style since they first began, offering passionate filmmakers a chance to explore their favorite tropes and subgenres through bite-sized segments all threaded together. This year, the Fantastic Fest 2024 crowd got the first look atV/H/S/Beyondfor its World Premiere. Beyondrecruits seven new and returning voices to the franchise, includingJordan Downey, the director of “Stork,“Christian Long, who co-directed “Fur Babies” with brotherJustin Long, and “Live and Let Dive” directorJustin Martinez, a V/H/S alum who worked on an installment with Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett) and as a VFX artist throughout the series....

June 22, 2025 · 15 min · 3157 words · Zachary Fry

'Wolf Pack' Season 1 Ending Explained: Mother Knows Best

Wolf Pack, Paramount’s new werewolf drama fromTeen WolfcreatorJeff Davis(though set in an entirely new universe), begins in a California town ravaged by wildfires. As the fire blazes, engulfing more of the land, animals are driven out of their homes and into the town limits. With said animals comes a nefarious werewolf with an unquenchable taste for humans, killing at least one resident per night. Teenagers Everett (Armani Jackson) and Blake (Bella Shepard) are bitten and turned into fellow werewolves, coming together with longtime and unskilled werewolves Harlan (Tyler Lawrence Gray) and Luna Briggs (Chloe Rose Robertson) to create a pack....

June 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1894 words · Casey Parsons

10 Best Fantasy Shows of the 1980s, Ranked

Fantasy shows have become hugely popular in recent years. In the early 2010s, there were a few iconic fantasy shows coming out, which sort of started a trend and a movement. It can be kind of hard to navigate the endless sea of fantasy shows in the 21st Century with how increasingly common they’re becoming, especially when some shows tend to feel like a lot of the same. But if you’re in the mood for some good old-fashioned nostalgia, there have been a few fantasy shows that came out during the 80s, too....

June 22, 2025 · 10 min · 1960 words · James Contreras

10 Greatest 'One Piece' Characters Who Only Mattered in One Arc

Characters are the heart of a story, making them the most essential part in any show, includinganime. One of the longest-running and most prestigious anime series isOne Piece, which boasts thousands of episodes and a vast array of characters. While there are many important characters, some only appear or matter in a single arc, despite the story having over thirty arcs. One Piecedoesn’t have the time to include every fan-favorite character, limiting them to one arc, but that doesn’t take fans' love away....

June 22, 2025 · 8 min · 1516 words · Barbara Williams

10 Horror TV Shows that Made the Movies They Were Based On Even Better

Though genre fans often bemoanhorror remakes, there is something to be saidfor the TV series that have successfully rebooted old concepts into ongoing series. Some ran for few seasons and others for many, but by fleshing out iconic horror staples, TV shows based on horror films have given the world a surprising number of hits. Related:7 Horror Fiction Podcasts to Listen to While You Wait for the Next Episode of ‘Dark Woods’...

June 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1713 words · Allison Holloway

10 Movies That Peak Early: The Best Opening Credits, According To Reddit

It’s always important to make a good first impression, especially when it comes to movies. It’s particularly crucial in a film landscape dominated by streaming, where a viewer can back out of a movie at any point if it’s not attention-grabbing enough. A key way to get someone invested right from the start is by having great opening credits. RELATED:Every ‘Star Wars’ Opening Sequence, Ranked As opening credits are less common than they used to be decades ago, the excellent ones stand out even more....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1278 words · Ann Simmons

18 Best Anime Shows Like 'Demon Slayer'

Demon Slayeris currently heading toward its final arc with three films set to release in the near future. This trilogy is set to focus on the Infinity Castle arc of Demon Slayer, closing in on the final battle between the Hashira and Muzan who is known to have turned humans into demons, including that of Tanjiro’s sister, Nezuko. Demon Slayeris a unique experience that fortunately cannot be replicated. It is known for its beautiful animation, flashy choreography, emotional impact, and development of lovable characters....

June 22, 2025 · 9 min · 1764 words · Kimberly Stephenson

All 3 David Gordon Green 'Halloween' Movie, Ranked

There’s no telling what the slasher genre would be like today without Michael Myers and theHalloweenfranchise. Undeniably one of the most famous andrewatchable horror series in modern cinema history, this iconic collection of films has been scaring audiences since its debut withJohn Carpenter’s 1978 original. The story of unhinged serial killer Michael Myers as he stalks and slashes on the streets of his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, continues to thrill audiences and is today immortalized in the annals of horror pop culture....

June 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1177 words · Mr. Phillip Harper

Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney Confirm When Sandwich Shop Will Open

Katie MaloneyandAriana Madixhave been working on their restaurant Something About Her for what feels like forever at this point.The reality starshave gone through a lot of changes since they came up with the concept, the restaurant has been a focal point on the show withLala Kentpointing out that they did a taste test a year ago and then did the same taste testonVanderpump Rulesthe following season. Now that fans have been asking when the sandwich shop will be up and running, both Madix and Maloney have an answer now....

June 22, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Maria Day