10 Most Epic Galactus Fights That Rocked Marvel's Entire Cosmos

Galactusis one of the most uniquely terrifying Marvel Comics villains in history, ashe’s more of a cosmic force of nature than he is a dastardly bad guy working toward some sinister goal.In fact, Galactus isn’t even really a villain, as he has no choice but to consume worlds to maintain a universal balance. However, the mere fact that he consumes entire planets isn’t what’s so terrifying about him, but that there’s almost nothing anyone can physically do to stop him....

June 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1799 words · Seth Dalton

10 Movie Franchises That Abandoned Their Original Premise

Fans usually have a rough idea of what to expect from movie franchises, but some franchises are forced to abandon their original premises to sustain themselves. This is often the case when a franchise unexpectedly springs out of a great standalone movie. To develop these movies into long-running franchises, filmmakers sometimes have to come up with completely new ideas. Popularity and box office success often dictate whether a movie gets a sequel or not, even if there was originally no intention of expanding the story....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1993 words · Scott Robertson

15 Mufasa: The Lion King Easter Eggs, References & Franchise Callbacks Explained

Mufasa: The Lion Kingcontinues the beloved Disney franchise with frequent Easter eggs and references to previousThe Lion Kinginstallments. This franchise got its start with 1994’sThe Lion King, but this was far from the end of the tales of Pride Rock. Along with various animated sequels, the House of Mouse has dived into the world of CGI photorealism, with 2019’sThe Lion Kingduplicating Simba’s original story in a whole new medium. Now,Mufasa: The Lion Kinghas kept this trend going with a sequel and prequel all in one....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1366 words · Sean Adams

24 Years Ago, This Underrated Drama Beat Martin Scorsese To The Wolf of Wall Street's True Story

The Wolf of Wall Streettells the story of Jordan Belfort, one of Wall Street’s most notorious men, but there was another film that came out 24 years ago that beat Scorsese’s epic to the punch. Before theLeonardo DiCaprio-led moviebecame a smash-hit, there was a memoir of the same name based on the story of Jordan Belfort. His memoir,The Wolf of Wall Street,chronicled his professional life and how he co-founded (alongside Danny Porush) the notorious brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont, which eventually shuttered in 1996 after several executives were arrested for fraud, including stock market manipulation and scams....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 899 words · Kerry Robinson

25 Years After The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Has The Perfect Chance To Reveal The History Of The Sith

The Sith are some of the most central figures inStar Wars, but there’s little known about their time in canon beforeStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.Most of what we know about the Sith comes from Palpatine’s many appearances onscreen, along with other Sith Lords and apprentices likeDarth Maul, Count Dooku, and, most famously, Darth Vader. While these characters have given audiences some vital information when it comes to the Sith, there’s not much known about their origin and history....

June 23, 2025 · 7 min · 1441 words · Eric Acosta

8 Mothers In Harry Potter Who Changed Everything

Summary Mothers are critical to the themes ofHarry Potter, and a handful of these characters made decisions that significantly impacted the story. While the protagonists of the popular fantasy series were children, and the central antagonist was an evil wizard, the battle of good and evil revolved around the actions of mothers. It was motherly love that set Harry up as the Chosen One, and the ignorance of such love that set Voldemort on his Dark path....

June 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2003 words · Kimberly Thomas

90 Day Fiancé's Julia Trubkina Makes Bold New Money Move In Thriving Business After Years Of Financial Struggles Amid Brandon’s Hospitalization

Julia Trubkinafrom90 Day: The Last Resorthas decided to expand her flourishing business while grappling with marital challenges withBrandon Gibbs. She moved from Russia to the United States in 2020. Although the couple tied the knot during their debut season, their post-marriage life has been fraught with obstacles. Theybought a new home in Virginia Beach, which caused financial strain. Additionally, Brandon andJulia differed on whether to start a familytogether. To address their problems and hopefully strengthen their relationship, Julia and Brandon have joined90 Day: The Last Resortseason 2....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Rebecca White

90 Day Fiancé’s Michael Ilesanmi Teases “Good News” Amid Angela Deem Legal Battle After Showing Off Clean New Home

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmiisabout to reveal some “good news”to his fans as he celebrates his new life in a new house after leaving Angela Deem.Michael came to the U.S.from Nigeria in December 2023. He’d been in arelationship with Angela since 2017after having met her on Facebook. Because ofMichael and Angela’s age gap, her disinterest in her, and her anger issues, it always looked like Michael was only with the Georgia woman for a green card....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Robert Hardy

Admit It: Doomsday Isn't a Great Villain And These 5 Reasons Make It Clear Why

There are so many amazing villains that Superman has gone up against over the years, butDoomsdayisn’t among them. Characters like Darkseid and Lex Luthor are ingrained in pop culture history due to what amazing villains they are. But not every villain that Superman has gone up against is so fantastic. While Doomsday is an undeniably popular villain, the argument could be made that he’s not a very good one. Doomsdayis an incredibly intimidating villain, but he’s not exactly compelling....

June 23, 2025 · 8 min · 1572 words · Jean Rich

Batman: The League of Shadows vs The League of Assassins, Explained

Warning: Spoilers for Batgirl #3!SomeBatmanfans don’t realize that the League of Shadows and the League of Assassins are two separate entities. Ra’s al Ghul always had the League of Assassins, but when adapted for the screen inBatman Beginsand laterArrow, the organization was renamed the League of Shadows. In hopes of synchronizing the comics with adaptations, DC introduced the League of Shadows in the comics as a separate group, furthering confusion....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Shelby Best

Ben's The Umbrella Academy Season 3 Mid-Credits Scene Was Officially Meaningless

Warning: spoilers ahead forThe Umbrella Academyseason 4. Summary The Umbrella Academyseason 3’s mid-credits scene depicted a very different Ben Hargreeves compared to theSparrow Academy memberthat survived Sir Reginald’s universal reset. The enigmatic closing shot revealed Ben riding a Korean subway train wearing glasses and a suit and reading a book about pottery, but offered absolutely no context to explain what was happening. Fortunately,The Umbrella Academyshowrunner Steve Blackmanrode to the rescue and shed some light on Ben’s situation, explaining that the character was the Sparrow version of Ben, and promising “Ben has a reason to be there… but you’ll have to wait until season 4 to understand why....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Daniel Skinner

Bleach May Be Back, But Years Ago, the Story's Abrupt End Was Caused by Tragedy

Few manga stories resonate as deeply asBleach,a series beloved for its breathtaking battles, complicated lore, and powerful emotional moments. But, for many fans, the abrupt ending of the series is still a sad and unknown mystery. WhenBleachended in 2016, it felt rushed, its epicThousand-Year Blood Wararc cut short at the time, leaving many plot threads dangling. Years later and with the newestBleachseries airing, the truth behind its ending was revealed, and it is a story of struggle, heartbreak, and resilience that will forever change how fans view its creator, Tite Kubo....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Barbara Lewis

Bocchi The Rock's Lead Voice Actress & Director Discuss The Series' Success & What Makes It So Special

Summary Bocchi The Rock!has taken the world by storm with its earnest depiction of anxiety and mental health, so we sat down with Bocchi’s voice actor, Yoshino Aoyama, and series director Keiichiro Saito to discuss the hit series.Bocchi’sfuture is looking brighter than everafter the series' second film exceeded box office expectations, meaning it’s never been a better time to get reacquainted with the series. One of the best anime about making music,Bocchi The Rock!...

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Julie Evans