The Mummy’s New Movie Confirms At Least One Good Thing Came From Tom Cruise’s $410 Million Reboot

The Mummyis getting yet another chance on the big screen with a new crew, story, and cast, and it confirms that at least one good thing came from Tom Cruise’s failed reboot in 2017.The classic horror monstershave been getting new life on the big screen for a while now, though not all of them succeeded. Some new versions made one too many changes to these monsters that ultimately didn’t work, while others were clever adaptations that won the audience over....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 703 words · Nathan Smith

The Oscars Will Stream Live For The First Time Ever, Academy Confirms

TheOscarswill plan to stream live for the first time in the history of the awards. With the exception of an unusual COVID year in 2021, the Oscars have typically taken place in February or March. The upcoming97th annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, June 22, 2025.Prior to this date, the official nomination will be announced on Friday, July 21, 2025. Several movies are in the conversation forBest Picture nominations, includingThe Brutalist,Wicked,A Real Pain, andEmilia Pérez....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Denise Schaefer

The Rings of Power Podcast: Season 2, Episode 6 - "Swallow Your Pride"

The new season ofThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris diving ever deeper into the lore and legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien. And with each new episode, the minds behind the Amazon Prime Video TV series are bringing new chapters (and new changes) to life in J.R.R. Tolkien’s sprawling fantasy lore. AndScreenRant’sThe Rings of Power Podcastis following every step of the way. Hosts Andrew Dyce and Stephen Colbert dive deep into the events of each episode, asSauron’s stranglehold on Celebrimborbegins to tighten, the island of Numenor steers closer to civil war, and the Elven realm of Eregion is swallowed by Feanorian pride, just as it’s swallowed by Orcish flames....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Suzanne Cooley

This Harry Potter Movie Recasting Made 1 Character Completely Different

One of the lesser-discussed changes between the earlyHarry Potterfilms andHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanmight not be super obvious at first, but it did make one character completely different. The Leaky Cauldron, the famous wizarding pub housed inHarry Potter’s Diagon Alley, is known for its iconic atmosphere, and it is highlighted throughout the series as the perfect place for characters to gather. The aura created in settings like the Leaky Cauldron is created over time; with only minutes of screen time, minor characters can set the tone for such a setting....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Gregory Martinez

This Onyx Storm Theory Makes Me Feel Better About The Book's Devastating Shadow Wielder Reveal

A cleverOnyx Stormtheory has made me feel a lot better about the book’s devastating reveal regarding Navarre’s shadow wielder. ManyinterestingOnyx Stormtheorieshave popped up since the book’s release, as readers such as myself have dissected every new piece of information Rebecca Yarros gave us. This includes more details about the world as a whole and some of the minor characters. However, driving many of these theories is the fear audiences have for Violet and Xaden after the book’s conclusion, which left them both devastated and separated in a way that seems irreversible....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 907 words · Michael Reed

Thor’s 10 MCU Appearances Ranked

Summary Chris Hemsworth’sThorshould continue in theMarvel Cinematic Universefor a few more years at least, and the character can only get better by looking back at what worked or not across the God of Thunder’s MCU appearances. Hemsworth is one of the most important stars in the MCU, with the actor holding a unique franchise record.Thor is the only MCU hero to have four solo films, with theMCU’s Thor moviesvarying in tone and quality....

August 9, 2025 · 11 min · 2296 words · Julie Ballard

Twilight's TV Remake Must Make 1 Edward Change To Win Over Modern Viewers

Summary TheTwilightbooks by Stephenie Meyer were a global sensation, but the upcomingTwilightTV showshouldn’t follow all parts of the books to the letter. The four paranormal romance novels penned by Meyer and released between 2005 and 2020 riffed off pioneering authors in fantasy such as Anne Rice. Rice’sVampire Chroniclespopularized the vampire as protagonist.Meyer’s books explore the paranormal features of romancebetween its main character Bella, the vampire Edward, and the werewolf Jacob, but not all of these are fit for TV....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Richard Wong

Umbrella Academy Shared Universe? Season 4 Teases Surprise Connection To Another Franchise

The Umbrella Academylives in its own world, but one seemingly unimportant line in season 4 might have teased a shared universe with a surprising TV show.The Umbrella Academyarrived on Netflix during the peak of dark superhero stories and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular TV shows.The Umbrella Academyis based on the comic book series of the same name by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and given its themes,it lives in its own, unique universe....

August 9, 2025 · 5 min · 892 words · Jeffery Howard

Venom The Last Dance Soundtrack Guide: Every Song In The Marvel Movie

Venom: The Last Danceis the final film inSony’sVenomtrilogy. Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock/Venom as the pair go on the run from a secret U.S. government program and symbiote hunters sent to their universe byKnull, Venom’s creator.The Last Dancecontinues what audiences like about the Venom films with its signature humor and chemistry between Eddie and his alien counterpart. This film also boasts an excellent soundtrack that blends multiple genres and includes classic rock songs alongside modern hits....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Colton Walsh

What Happened To Mason Horacek And Meg Fink After Love Is Blind Season 8?

Meg Fink and Mason Horacek didn’t get engaged on Netflix’sLove Is Blindseason 8, but they both made their marks, and it’s time to discuss what they’ve been up to since the show.Meg and Mason were wrapped up in a lot of dramaduring their time on the reality dating show, but they weren’t the onlyLove Is Blindseason 8 cast membersto go through ups and downs. The dramatic season ended with only one married couple....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Alexander Durham

What Happened To Matilda Nti After 90 Day Fiancé : Before The 90 Days Season 7?

Matilda Nti marriedNiles Valentinein90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, and it’s time for an update on Matilda. 23-year-old Matilda is from Ghana, and met 27-year-old Niles on social media after she sent him a message. The pair communicated for two years before Alabama native Niles took the trip to Ghana to meet Matilda in person for the first time. Niles, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, couldn’t believe it when Matilda messaged him, but he seized the opportunity, and the pair have a lot to show for it....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Juan Alexander

What Songkran Is In The White Lotus Season 3 & Why There Are So Many Water Guns

The White Lotusseason 3, episode 4 showcases a water fight at the Songkran festival, begging the question of what both represent. This week, most ofThe White Lotusseason 3’s castspent some time away from the titular hotel. Rick, Chelsea, the Ratliff family, Greg, and Chloe unite on Greg’s yacht, despiteTimothy’s criminal story inThe White Lotuscausing him and his family some issues. Meanwhile, Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie took to the nearby town in search of a fun day/night out....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Mitchell Small

When Starfield Shattered Space DLC Unlocks In Your Region

After a lengthy wait,Starfield: Shattered Spacewill finally release next week, but many people may be wondering what time it will be playable. While the base game had a mixed reception from players, it got record-setting player counts at launch courtesy of its day-one Xbox Game Pass release. Those who did enjoy the game have been eagerly awaiting the game’s promised expansion DLC, and it’s almost here. Bethesda has made a reputation for itself for building rich RPGs with tons of replayability....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 777 words · Darryl Daniels