Oregon has honored an animated character fromThe Simpsonswith a car-free bridge in Portland. Initially called Flanders Crossing, the bridge was officially renamed on Thursday as “Ned Flanders Crossing,” referring to the kindly neighbor to the Simpson family known for his optimism, faith, and generosity. The new name was unveiled by Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, who oversees the Portland Bureau of Transportation, along with Travel Portland CEO Jeff Miller and Springfield, Oregon mayor Sean VanGordon....

Deadpool & Wolverineis the second highest-grossing movie of 2024, with $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office, but does that mean it should have a chance at an Academy Award? Franchise star, producer, and co-writerRyan Reynoldsthinks so and is making a case for it. As with every movie released in 2024,Deadpool & Wolverineis beginning its “For Your Consideration” campaign ahead of the upcoming 97th Academy Awards, whose nominees will be announced on Jun 14, 2025....

It was a big New Year’s Day forStar Wars: The Force Awakensin more ways than one. The sequel is now the #1 movie of 2015. It is the #2 movie of all-time domestically. And worldwide, it has slipped into the #7 position in all-time grosses. Will it go for broke and take down every box office record? That will be answered in the coming weeks. The Force Awakenstook in an estimated $34....

Korean Drama, popularly referred to asK-drama, has gained much popularity during recent years that Netflix has decided toinvest $2.5 billion in the creation of “Korean series, films, and unscripted shows over the next four years”. This in itself proves how much this specific category has grasped the attention of worldwide viewers. If you are still wondering whether you should jump on this bandwagon and enjoy the ride, we are here to motivate you further....

It’s time to jump back into shark infested waters, as the47 Meters Downfranchise is getting a third installment that’s set to start filming later this year.47 Meters Down: The Wreck, is launching at the Cannes market, and will be written by series creatorJohannes Robertsand screenwriter partner Ernest Riera, who penned the first two films. Roberts debuted the franchise back in 2017, and directed the first two entries. However, this time around, the third film will be helmed by horror veteranPatrick Lussier....

Quick Links The Big Door Prizehas returned for its second season on Apple TV+, and it doesn’t disappoint. The show expands the potential of Deerfield as its citizens begin to color outside the lines of their lives and imaginations. Chris O’Dowd and Gabrielle Dennis form one of the most realistic marriages on television, and Josh Segarra and Marry Holland are hilarious together. Ally Maki’s Hana gets a huge development after last season’s finale, and so do Jacob and Trina....

From the many popular franchises based on young adult’s literature that have been released throughout the years, people tend to forget aboutTheChronicles of Narnia. Although there have been talks about a possible fourth movie,The Silver Chair, joining the movie series, the idea has seemed to be dropped altogether after, according toScreen Rant, Netflix purchased the rights to all of C.S. Lewis' books in 2018. It is said they are planning to make their own reboot of the series, with producer Douglas Gresham hoping to make aseries instead of a movie....

The Handmaid’s TaleactressMadeline Brewerrevealed her abortion story on social media shortly after Roe vs. Wade was overturned. The star discussed her decision to open up in aguest essayfor Self. “When I decided to write thatInstagram post in June, I was one in a cacophony of voices sharing fear and anger at the overturn ofRoeand any information on how to access abortion pills. I wanted anyone who saw it to know that I understand how important it is to have abortion as an option because I’ve needed it myself....

Sad news.Tony Hendra, the veteran actor and comedian well known for his role in the iconic comedy movieThis Is Spinal Tapas the band’s manager, has passed away. According to his wife, Carla Hendra, Tony died on Thursday in Yonkers, New York, due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Hendra was first diagnosed in 2019. He was 79 years old. Born in Hertfordshire, England in 1941, Hendra moved to America in 1964....

Trailer Park Boyslooks to be coming back on Netflix, and this time as an animated series. After concluding Season 12 on Netflix, the future of the show had been unclear, with no officil confirmation that the series would continue. In a new post on the program’s official Facebook page, however, an image shows the characters in animated form. Teasing that an animated continuation is in the works, the caption reads, “CHANNEL 10 BREAKING NEWS: We’re getting reports of ‘something DEEECENT’ happening at Sunnyvale Trailer Park!...

Today during a packed panel at San Diego Comic-Con, DreamWorks Animation Television provided a look inside the upcoming season of the Netflix original seriesVoltron: Legendary Defender, set to debut August 10, also releasing a full trailer for season 7. Executive producers Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery were joined by voice talent Rhys Darby (Coran), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Pidge), Jeremy Shada (Lance) and Story Editor Josh Hamilton in a panel moderated by Nerdist associate editor, Kyle Anderson....

Star Trekfans throughout the world are celebrating William Shatner’s 90thbirthdaywith a flurry of tribute posts on social media. Tremendously famous for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in theStar Trekfranchise among dozens of other roles, Shatner has been entertaining audiences for seven decades. Paying respect to the beloved actor, fans worldwide have been sending praise and well wishes on social media in honor of Shatner turning 90 years old....

Paul Schraderbecame known for being behind some of the greatest movies of all time, including Robert De Niro’sTaxi Driver, but like so many others, his legacy is now set to be remembered for something other than his impressive body of work. According toThe Independent, a 26-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Schrader, alleging that the filmmaker “exposed himself” to her, and subjected her to a “sexually hostile, intimidating, and humiliating environment” when she worked with him between 2021 and 2024....