Daisy Ridley Goes John McClane in This Intense Action Thriller Now Streaming on HBO Max

The iconic 1988 action classic,Die Hard, provided a perfect template for the action genre upon its release. The simple premise of pitting a lone hero with a particular set of skills against an army of terrorists within one massive location was so effective that it resulted in many action films borrowing fromDie Hard’s pitch-perfect structure, implementing many of the same concepts and plot devices in many action films that followed. Some of these have been very solid in their own right, from1992’sUnder SiegestarringSteven Seagalto the underrated 1995Jean-Claude Van Dammefilm,Sudden Death; while others have been less successful, such as 2018’sSkyscraper, which sawDwayne Johnsontrying to capture theDie Hardmagic for a new generation, to no avail....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Eugene Stephenson

Deadpool 2: Over 25 Images from the New Trailer

20th Century Fox just dropped a newDeadpool 2trailer,and once you get past all the trailer parody parts like pointing out Cable’s greenscreen arm and Deadpool deciding to mock their interactions by using action figures, you get a glimpse of what the real movie might be. While there’s still no official synopsis (there’s a fake official synopsis that makes fun of real synopses), we can gleam a bit from this new trailer....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Jeremiah Williams

Finn Wolfhard on 'Stranger Things' Season 5 and PlayStation Playmakers

While we’re all eagerly awaiting the return ofStranger Thingsfor its fifth and final season, starFinn Wolfhardhas been making quite a name for himself a long way from the upside down. On top of bringing Mike Wheeler to life, Wolfhard recently became a member of PlayStation Playmakers, joining the likes of NBA legendLeBron JamesandJohn Wick: Chapter 4starRina Sawayama, as an influencer celebrating his love for gaming, connecting with fans, and proving how important it is to play....

August 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1996 words · Thomas Baker

First 'Virgin River' Season 6 Images Introduce Younger Versions of Mel's Parents

One beautiful love story will beget another whenVirgin Riverreturns for Season 6. The upcoming season will center on Mel’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Martin Henderson) wedding, as well as set up the framework for an upcoming prequel series. Netflix previously revealed that the prequel set in the 1970s will center onthe love story between a younger version of Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett. Now, the streamer has not only revealed the actors who will portray the roles but has also offered a first look at the recurring characters whose backstory will tie in withVirgin RiverSeason 6 through flashbacks....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Gloria Jackson

How Mass TV Cancellations Will Reshape Streaming in 2023

While the theatrical market continues to decline for everyone who isn’tTom Cruise, streaming services are also facing an uncertain future. The COVID-19 pandemic only ensured that the entertainment industry was looking towards exclusive services in the future, and the widespread box office decline has only contributed to that. However, it’s getting harder for film and television fans to catch up with all the must-see content; when you combine the cost of multiple streaming services, the end total rivals that of traditional cable....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Michael Williams

Is 'Ahsoka' Setting Up Shin's Redemption?

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Ahsoka Episode 6. SinceAhsokastarted its villains have stood out from usual Star Wars antagonists. Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) may be aligned with the Dark Side of the Force, but he is not pure evil like Sith Lords such as Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid). He is working with theNightsisters of DathomirandGrand Admiral Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen), who plan to restore the Galactic Empire, for the time being, but he has his own separate goals, and he’s been relatively reluctant to use violence against his enemies, especially fellowformer Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson)....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1160 words · Christopher Rice

I’m Convinced ‘Before the 90 Days’ Niles Is Headed for Disaster

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 DaysstarNiles Valentinehas found himself agreeingto get married on his first trip to Ghana, but I think the star needs to reconsider.When the duo first appeared on the90 Day Fiancéfranchise, Niles only wanted to get engaged and perform the knocking ceremony. In his confessional, the reality TV star shared that the trip would be better used for getting to knowMatilda Ntibetter and ensuring marriage was the right decision, which I think was valid....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Richard Torres

Jessica Williams on Love Life Season 2 and What She Loved About Playing Mia

[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers forLove LifeSeason 2.] From show creatorSam Boyd, the HBO Max romantic comedy anthology seriesLove Lifefollows millennials on a journey through heartbreak and all the wrong ones, until they find their soulmate. After exploring Darby’s (Anna Kendrick) love life in Season 1, the story of Season 2 is centered around Marcus (William Jackson Harper), as he tries to figure out who he is now that his marriage is over and he wonders if Mia (Jessica Williams) could be the one, or whether they’ll ever even get on the same page....

August 18, 2025 · 11 min · 2137 words · Hector Young

Lightyear Trailer Goes to Infinity and Beyond With Pixar’s Spinoff Movie

Pixar has released the first trailer forLightyear, theToy Storyspinoff that focuses on the in-universe astronaut that inspired the character of Buzz Lightyear.Lightyearmarks the first spin-off film for Pixar, and while Disney showed off a quick glimpse ofLightyearat last year’s Disney Investor Event, this is the first time we’ve seen any footage from the film since. Back at the Disney Investor Day,PeteDocter, the chief creative officer of Pixar said ofLightyear, “Back when we created the first Toy Story, we designed Buzz Lightyear with the idea that he was a toy based on some really cool character from an epic blockbuster film....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Carrie Rowe

Meet all the 13 Kardashian-Jenner Grandkids

The Kardashianshave ruledreality TVfor more than a decade now. Their show keeps us up with all the adults of their close-knit family. While their children remain largely off-camera in an effort to protect their private lives, fans remain invested. We often get to see the Kardashian-Jenner grandkids on red carpets and their mothers’ social media, and on special episodes. Here is a complete guide to all ofKris Jenner’s grandkids. 13Mason Disick Kourtney has three children with her ex,Scott Disick....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 758 words · Melissa Scott

New Ghostbusters Fashion Collection Gets a Vintage Twist From Vixen by Micheline Pitt

For thoseGhostbustersfans who want to pay tribute to their favorite franchise, vintage-style, get ready — LA-based design house Vixen byMicheline Pittis announcing the launch of an all-new officially licensed clothing and accessories collection in celebration of the much-beloved paranormal investigating team. The collection, which launches today onMichelinePitt.com, includes dresses, skirts, shirts, and bags featuring and inspired by theGhostbustersrogues gallery of ghostly foes — like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, Slimer, Gozer, the Terror Dogs, and more, along with the forever-iconicGhostbustersfranchise logo....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Miranda Santos

New ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ Image Reveals Noob Saibot’s Epic Return [Exclusive]

At the end of 2021’sMortal Kombat, Cole Young (Lewis Tan) and Hanzo Hasashi, better known as Scorpion (Hiroyuki Sanada), joined forces across generations tofinally kill the ice-cold assassin Bi-Han/Sub-Zero(Joe Taslim). For anyone who has played the games, however, you know that death was not the end for the Lin Kuei warrior. The end ofthe firstMortal Kombat IItrailerintroduced a black-clad spectre donning similar armor and returning from Netherrealm to get his revenge against his old foes....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Jessica Allen

Next CW Crossover Will Introduce Batwoman, Gotham City

The CW is shaking things up with itsfall scheduleand has teased us with a suitablyamazing synopsisfor the next season ofLegends of Tomorrow, but this may be its greatest trick yet: welcoming Batwoman and Gotham City officially into the Arroverse. According toEW,ArrowstarStephen Amellmade the announcement during the network’s upfront presentation on Thursday, saying that: “We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ll be doing another crossover event this fall on the CW, and we’ll be introducing a new character....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Nicholas Rogers