J.J. Abrams would have loved for thisStar Trek: The Original Seriesactress to make an appearance inStar Trek(2009), but it would have complicatedStar Trekcanon. With his 2009Star Trekfilm, J.J. Abrams brought the USS Enterprise into the 21st century in a big way, introducing a whole new generation totheStar Trekfranchise. While the film introduced new versions of Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and his crew, Leonard Nimoy’s original Spock also played a major role....

The Hunger Gamesis set to have its first-ever stage play adaptation. Released in 2008,the firstHunger Gamesbook written by Suzanne Collins launched an enduring franchisethat currently includes four bestselling novels and five movies that have grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office. The number of books will soon increase with the Marchrelease ofSunrise on the Reaping, a novel focused on Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games.Sunrise on the Reapingis also being adapted into a movie scheduled for a November 2026 theatrical debut....

The Walking Deadis known primarily for two things: zombies and its willingness to kill off beloved characters. While the latter hasn’t always left its audience happy, it furthered the narrative and changed the story in a way many creators are simply unwilling to do, or unable to pull off quite so well. Saying goodbye to established characters isn’t easy, though, and it came at a price for TWD’s creator. Walking Dead Deluxe#110, written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard, is a full-color re-release of the issue, first published in 2013, and the reprint includes the original letters section....

The Officereboot needs to capture a lot of great things from the original show, but there’s one major mistake from its predecessor that it can’t afford to repeat. Given the persisting popularity ofThe Office, NBC has been trying to get a revival of the series off the ground for a few years. That revival finally started to take shape earlier this year when Greg Daniels and Michael Koman developed it intoThe Paper, a new workplace mockumentary series about a different cast of characters working together in a different mundane office environment....

Summary The cult classic Sean Connery movieOutlandwas the legendary actor’s version of one of thegreatest Western films ever made. Released in 1981,Outlandis a science fiction thriller film written and directed by Peter Hyams, who’s also known for his other sci-fi works such asTimecop(1994),2010(1984), andThe Relic(1997). Connery stars inOutlandalongside Peter Boyle (Everybody Loves Raymond,Taxi Driver), Frances Sternhagen (Misery,The Mist), and Clarke Peters (The Wire,John Wick). Connery is best known for portraying James Bond in several films such asDr....

Disney’s 2009 animated hitThe Princess and the Frogwas getting a sequel in the form of a Disney+ original series entitledTiana, but the series is now canceled. Based on the eponymous fairytale story,The Princess and the Frogfollows an aspiring restaurateur named Tiana who goes on a whirlwind bayou adventure after meeting a prince who has been turned into a frog. Noted for its hand-drawn aesthetic andcatchy New Orleans-inspired score,The Princess and the Frogfelt like the last glimpse of the Disney Renaissance before the studio moved exclusively toward CGI animation....

Summary TheTransformersfranchise has seemingly forgotten its coolest Autobot, but the next live-action movie can finally bring him back. Since its inception in 1984, theTransformersfranchise has introduced several toy characters, among whom many belong to the Autobot faction. However, be it in the G1 animated series or the live-action universe, only a few Autobot characters have consistently been under the limelight. Since Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots, it is not surprising that he has appeared in nearly every story of the franchise in some shape or form....

It’s been five yearssince Rose Vega and Big Ed Brown showcased their romance on90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysand here’s what they are up to now.Big Ed was a photographer from San Diegowho had been single for 30 years since his divorce from his first wife. He met Rose, a single mom from the Philippines who was 31 years younger than him.Big Ed and Rose had connectedon Facebook after which he flew to meet her in person on the show....

Bloomsbury is releasing Night Court editions of theCourt of Thorns and Rosesbooks, butthese special editions are proving divisive among fans ofSarah J. Maas' fantasy series. ThefirstACOTARbookis celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, so it’s no surprise that the series is getting a set of special editions to celebrate. However, there’s been notable backlash toACOTAR’s Night Court editions, with several complaints cropping up repeatedly across social media. While the all-black design of these limited edition releases feels properly reminiscent of the Night Court, not all readers are thrilled with this approach....

In the opening ofTwisters, Kate Carter fails to tame the first tornado, and here’s why she wasn’t successful in the film’s first scenes. ThroughoutTwisters, Kate has the dream of fully taming a tornado, with her attempting to gather data and devise a plan that will allow her to kill one of the titular weather events before it does any damage. Kate first tries to do this with heroriginal team at the beginning ofTwisters, although the failure of this expedition leads to most of her team dying, and here’s why she failed in such a big way....

As the most famous female superhero of all time and a core member of the Justice League Trinity,Wonder Womanis and undeniably should be one of DC Comics' most important characters. An inspiration to millions both within continuity and among fans, Diana of Themyscira is an icon in more ways than one. And with her massive public profile, along with her Amazonian backstory,Wonder Woman’s sexuality has oftentimes been a topic of discussion, but that debate was settled longer ago than many fans may have realized....

Zendayastands out as one of the most widely popular and talented actresses in Hollywood right now, which makes sense considering the numerous projects she is tagged to star in over the coming years. Zendaya is an exceptionally talented actress who rose to prominence at an early age while working for Disney. As a young woman, she starred in various TV shows and films under the House of Mouse, before she eventually began working on more mainstream TV and films....

Naomi Wattsnearly walked away from acting altogether, but one life-changing role in aDavid Lynchmasterpiece turned her struggles into stardom. Born in the United Kingdom but raised in Australia, Watts spent the early part of her career juggling small roles in television and small-budget films. Despite minor successes, such as her appearance in the cult sci-fi movieTank Girl, Watts struggled to break into Hollywood’s cutthroat industry. By the late 1990s, she was at a crossroads with her career, contemplating a move back to Australia and putting an end to her acting ambitions....