Why The Winchesters Prequel Is Exactly What the Supernatural Universe Needed

A prequel to the immensely successful CW seriesSupernatural,The Winchestersfollows the story of Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean’s (Jensen Ackles) parents, Mary Campbell (Meg Donnelly) and John Winchester (Drake Rodger), as they hit the road hunting monsters. It premiered in mid-October 2022 and is already filling the proverbial voidSupernaturalleft behind. Mary, a seasoned hunter since birth, encounters John, who only recently discovered his hunting lineage via his presumably deceased father, on the day he returns home from Vietnam....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Peter Shaffer

Wonder Woman: Chris Pine Hints at Lynda Carter Cameo

Ever sinceWonder Womanstarted production in November, the movie has been shrouded in secrecy, but we have seen a handful ofphotosand videos from the set. While the main cast members have been confirmed, some have wondered if the originalWonder WomanTV series starLynda Carterwould be involved in the production in some way. While promoting his new movieThe Finest Hours, in theaters January 29,Chris Pinewas asked if the actress would have a cameo role in the movie, but he wouldn’t say one way or another....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Samantha Thomas

Woody Harrelson Fuels Carnage Rumors, Confirms Venom Role

Carnage has long been rumored to show up in Sony’sVenom, but we have yet to see even a hint of the rival symbiote in any of the promotional material released so far. Reports began to spring up earlier this year thatWoody Harrelsonhad been tapped to play a mysterious role in the upcoming standalone film, leading many to believe that he is playing Carnage. Now, Harrelson has confirmed that he is indeed inVenomwhile cryptically teasing Carnage and the possibility of a sequel at the same time....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 480 words · Christina Cochran

Zack Snyder Cut of Justice League Is Officially Being Released in 2021

The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement has prevailed. The Zack Snyder Cut ofJustice Leaguewill officially arrive on HBO Max sometime in 2021. Zack Snyder leftJustice League3 years ago this week to tend to an unthinkable family tragedy. Joss Whedon was brought on board to take over the reshoots, which, according to Zack Snyder, was always a part of the original plan. However, the reshoots did not go as planned and Snyder’s initial vision was tossed to the side, leavingDC Comicsfans with a shell of what he had intended....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Kathryn Gonzalez

'English Teacher' Season 2 Reportedly Begins Production This Month

With a nearly perfect rating, it’s no surprise that FX andHulu’sunder-the-radar hitEnglish Teacherhas been renewed for Season 2. The offbeat comedy series debuted last September with just eight episodes, but earned such glowing reviews that production on future installments is now expected to begin later this month. Deadlinereports that FX has officially confirmed thatEnglish Teacherhas been renewed for Season 2. The news followsTV Line’s recentreport that the studio was on the verge of securingEnglishTeacher’s future, with production already slated to resume later this month....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Danielle Larsen

'How to Train Your Dragon 2' Is in the Works, Universal Pictures Reveals at CinemaCon

Wasting no time, Universal Pictures has now announced a release date for a live-action remake ofHow to Train Your Dragon 2, two months before the upcoming live-actionHow to Train Your Dragonopens in theaters. The remake of the beloved 2010 animated classic has become one of the most anticipated movies of the summer movie season for 2025. Original film co-director Dean DeBlois returns to helm the film, which will star Mason Thames (The Black Phone) as Hiccup, Nico Parker (Dumbo) as Astrid, and Gerard Butler reprising his role as Stoick from the animated films....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Charles Wise

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 Premiere Date Set a Month After Tribeca Film Festival Debut

Star Trekfans have been finding out when some of the highest-rated shows in the franchise’s history are returning to Paramount+, and the latest of these is the highly acclaimedStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. While it was always known that the show, led byAnson Mountas USS Enterprise captain Christopher Pike, would be returning in summer 2025, there are some fans who will be disappointed that it is not debuting until July 17 – a whole month after the first episode will be premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 14....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Jason Armstrong

'Superman' Star Nicholas Hoult Has Disappointing View on Possible Beast Return in MCU's 'Secret Wars'

SupermanstarNicholas Houltdoesn’t rule out returning to the Marvel Universe, though he didn’t expect to return forAvengers: Secret Warsanyway. Before joining the DCU, Hoult played the Marvel superhero Hank McCoy / Beast, starring inX-Men: First Classand continuing withX-Men: Days of Future Past,X-Men: Apocalypse, and finally inX-Men: Dark Phoenix. WithAvengers: Doomsdaybringing back many of the 20th Century Fox era X-Men characters, rumors circulated that it or the following film might include even more pastX-Mencameos....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Mary Price

'The Replacements' Starring Keanu Reeves & Gene Hackman is Streaming on Tubi

Nearly 25 years after its debut, the 2000 sports comedyThe Replacementsis enjoying a surprising round of extra timeTubi. The film, starringKeanu ReevesandGene Hackman, was a panned dud in the eyes of critics on its original release, but audiences were taken with the star pairing and the story of underdog triumph. Now, this forgotten slice of 2000s nostalgia is finding a whole new audience on free streaming. The Replacementstells the story of a beleaguered football team that finds hope in a motley group of replacement players during a pro-player strike....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 548 words · Brian Stevens

10 TV Shows That Feel Like a Fever Dream

Some TV shows carry with them a distinctively eerie atmosphere that feels strangely close to a fever dream. If movies already face a certain pressure around having a beginning, middle, and end, things get even more complicated for TV shows that need to keep viewers hooked with each episode and season that passes. There are a handful of shows that defy this linear structure and take advantage of it to create a unique tone....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1560 words · Steven Burnett

10 Underrated Horror Movies Starring Comedic Actors

Every so often, audiences spot acomedianin a horror movie and comment on how strange it is to see them in such a different genre. However, comedians acting inhorrormovies are more common than viewers might think. Horror and comedy are, in some ways, two sides of the same coin. Both involve absurdity, intense emotion, and surprises at every turn. Look at Jordan Peele, for instance, who went from creating and starring inKey & Peeleon Comedy Central alongside Keegan-Michael Key to becoming one of the most celebrated horror directors of the century with hits likeGet Out,Us, andNope....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1747 words · Taylor Young

20 Essential Simpsons Episodes That Helped Define the Series

The Simpsonsis such a long-running series that fans, both new and old, might feel overwhelmed trying to keep track of all the episodes, especially all the fan favorites that are considered essential watching. However, quite a few episodes, especially during its early run, helped set the stage for what the series would become. There are different ways an episode can make an impression on viewers. Many of these episodes are known for being funny, while others are known for being emotional....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1797 words · Erika Anderson

20 Gripping Biographical TV Shows for Pop Culture and History Buffs

For decades, cinema has always been the first choice for anyone looking to put a biographical story on the screen. This is understandable because film award organizations enjoy throwing trophies at such productions. But as much as cinema is preferable, it isn’t always ideal. There are plenty of historical and pop-cultural figures whose lives were eventful. Cramming their entire lives into a single movie therefore feels like an injustice. Thankfully, from time to time, television caters to those who love seeing the “based on a true story” tag on the screen....

July 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1907 words · Keith Gross