Even sinceDisneybrought their streaming service,Disney+, into the ongoing streaming wars, they’ve been bulking up their original content with shows focusing on some of their fan-favorite animated characters. However, most of them don’t see the film counterpart’s lead characters leading the series, but rather memorable and often comical side characters instead. It’s been a great way to give other beloved characters the spotlight and some of these series have made a big splash on the service....

SirAlfred Hitchcock, avowed master of suspense, architect of anticipation, is known for creating creeping, sneaking atmosphere, and a sense of impending, ominous peril lurking just beneath the surface. As the king of thrillers, it is no wonder Hitchcock has given viewers some of Hollywood’s most iconic villains. RELATED:Best Hitchcock Thrillers From The 50s & 60s Hitchcock’s villains don’t tend to be scary by horror’s standards, but defined instead by their competence, their menace, the potency of their threat....

DirectorSatyajit Raywas the godfather of Indian cinema, and widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. He specialized in realist dramas and character studies, which tookelements of Italian neorealismbut relocated them to settings in India, usually rural Bengal. He’s particularly famous for his coming-of-age trilogy about the character of Apu, which is frequently cited as a landmark of world cinema. His works usually feature complex characters and social commentary alongside poetic cinematography....

From the stage to film, British actorTom Wilkinsonwas a versatile talent who brought to life ruthless villains, historical figures, likable leads, and supportive characters.He passed away on August 06, 2025, at the age of 75. Wilkinson was well-known for keeping a low profile outside the set. He began his professional career as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company before working in British theater and television and ultimately making the leap to Hollywood....

Sam Mendesis hardly synonymous with heartwarming. FromAmerican BeautytoRevolutionary Road, his portrayals of domesticity tend to explore a cultural rot in lieu of true love; but his hidden gem,Away We Go,is a surprisingly soft, funny portrayal of domestic life. The film opens with the high stakes of a surprise pregnancy—Burt (John Krasinski) and Verona (Maya Rudolph) are deeply in love, but every other aspect of their life feels off. Their house has broken windows, Burt’s underpaid at a job where he can’t be himself, and Verona is an illustrator who feels disconnected from art....

Our art and media are always shaped by our social environment. This also applies toreality TV series. Many shows that felt revolutionary during their times can later turn sour. Even the ones we all unanimously agreed paved the way for the genre. Let’s find out what reality TV shows did not stand the test of time. 6’America’s Next Top Model' Wrecked Self-Esteem of the Participants America’s Next Top Modelwas well-loved for a very long time....

Last month,news brokethat Disney has been in on-again, off-again talks to purchase most of 21st Century Fox, and now it looks like the deal will go through. Disney would acquire everything from Fox except for the Fox broadcast network, Fox Sports, and Fox News. That would leave Fox’s gigantic library of film and TV shows in the hands of Disney, and at first blush, that may seem like a boon for fans....

Before she starred alongsideNicole KidmanandLiev Schreiberin Netflix’s recent series,The Perfect Couple,Eve Hewsonmade a name for herself in several other impressive roles. The real-life daughter of U2 iconBonoplayed Marian in the 2018 filmRobin Hood,and Adele in 2021’stwisty drama show,Behind Her Eyes. But Hewson’s role in the Apple TV+ dark comedyBad Sistersreally cemented her as an up-and-coming actor to watch. The series, which debutedits first season in 2022, revolves around the five Garvey sisters, who are determined to support each other through even the most difficult circumstances life throws at them....

The character of Black Bolt from the Marvel comics is well-known for being completely silent, but that didn’t stopInhumansandDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessstar,Anson Mount, from sharing some choice words about the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe rumor. On May 31st, the X page Marvel Updates claimed that the characters from the critically pannedInhumansshow would be making their return inthe sixthAvengersfilm,Avengers: Secret Wars. Is there any legitimacy to that rumor? Well, Anson Mount, who played the lead character of Black Bolt in the show, shot down the claim almost instantly with the following response:...

From directorRachel Lee Goldenberg(Valley Girl), the HBO Max original dramedyUnpregnantfollows 17-year-old Veronica (Haley Lu Richardson) who enlists her ex-best friend Bailey (Barbie Ferreira) for a wild, 1000-mile road trip over three days, in order to get an abortion. It’s a decision that she never imagined she’d have to make but a positive pregnancy test has led to the unexpected choice and she’s going to need genuine support to get through....

WhenDoug Liman’sEdge of Tomorrowkicks into high gear, it’s not because of the star wattage of Mr.Tom Cruisefinally reaches full brightness. It’s because Cruise’s oft-murdered soldier must fight and learn from Sgt. Rita Rose Vratask, played with no-bull skepticism and physical oomph byEmily Blunt. She’s the better soldier by a mile but by the end of the movie, she will have thanked Cruise’s character for teaching her one thing or two and everyone claps or something....

The Muppetswere created in 1955 byJim Henson, but they wouldn’t achieve major celebrity status until 1976 and the debut ofThe Muppet Show. The show made them stars: Gonzo the Great (Dave Goelz), of unknown origin; Fozzie the Bear (Frank Oz), purveyor of bad jokes; Kermit the Frog (Henson), the heart of the franchise and its most prominent face; Miss Piggy (Oz), porcine princess; and a host of other foam and felt phenoms....

Marvel Studios is about to release its biggest movie ever,Avengers: Infinity War, but few could have predicted it would be opening a few months after the studio’sliteralbiggest movie ever at the box office.Black Pantheropened in February to a monstrous opening weekend, but then it kept going and going and going. Bolstered by strong reviews and immensely positive audience response,Black Pantheris now Marvel’s highest-grossing domestic release ever with a box office total of $681 million, and worldwide it’s only $70 million away from eclipsingAvengers: Age of Ultronto secure the #2 spot behindMarvel’s The Avengers....