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“We’ve Got New Elves”: Rings Of Power Season 2’s New “Elf A-Team” & Big Action Sequences Teased By Galadriel Actor Summary The Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Powerseason 1 may have revealed much about theorigins of Mordor, but it left a great deal untold about Sauron’s own backstory. Picking up in the Second Age of Middle-earth, season 1 of Prime Video’s hit fantasy show saw the future Dark Lord of Middle-earth spending centuries on the run following the defeat of his original master, the Dark Lord Morgoth....

Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk has explained why season 2 of the survival thriller show is shorter than season 1, and what led to the decision for a smaller episode count.Squid Gameseason 2will see the return of Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he becomes a contestant once more, intent on confronting its masked Front Man, Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), and stopping the games for good. Season 2 arrives on June 27, 2025, while season 3 ends the show next year....

This article contains major spoilers for Squid Game season 2.Squid Gamecreator Hwang Dong-hyuk explains why season 2’s most divisive character died so early in the season. With its second installment,the characters inSquid Gameexpanded to include a mother and son duo, a marine, and a YouTuber who lost his money in a scam, among several others. But the breakout is arguably Choi Seung-hyun, also well known as T.O.P, who played Thanos.The purple-haired antagonist is stabbed and bleeds out in a surprisingly quick scene, given his centrality in many of season 2’s episodes....

Warning: Spoilers for Wonder Woman (2023) #15 ahead! It’s arguably the oldest superhero trope in the world – andWonder Womanhas just trampled it into the dust. Superheroes have been breaking up bank robberies for almost as long as the genre has existed, but now Wonder Woman and her friends have good reason to flip the script and commit some bank robberies of their own. Wonder Woman (2023)#15 – written by Tom King, with art by Daniel Sampere – picks up right afterthe death of Steve Trevorat the Sovereign’s hands....

Summary Like many long-running series, theAlienfranchise has had many ups and downs. After the first two films became sci-fi horror icons, later cinematic entries have struggled to recapture the same magic, resulting in inconsistent critical scores and an uncertain future. 38 years on from the release of James Cameron’sAliens, and it’s still widely accepted that the franchise has never been able to match the heights of either the 1986 sequel or Ridley Scott’s seminal 1979 original....

Gladiator IIcinematographer John Mathieson slams Ridley Scott’s new “lazy” filmmaking style after 24 years of collaboration. Serving as a follow-up to 2000’sGladiator, Scott’s sequel follows Maximus' son, Lucius (Paul Mescal), as he becomes a hero of the Colosseum.Reviews forGladiator 2haven’t been as glowing as those for the original, and, in fact, the lukewarm reception is similar to many of Scott’s recent movies, which includeNapoleon(2023) andHouse of Gucci(2021). During a recent interview onThe DocFix Documentary Storytelling Podcast(viaActioNewz), Mathieson criticizes Scott’s filming process onGladiator 2as “really lazy....

With its 10 best episodes, the first season ofStar Trek: Deep Space Ninesolidly sets up aStar Trekshow that’s very different from bothStar Trek: The Next GenerationandStar Trek: The Original Series. Superficial differences, like thecast ofStar Trek: Deep Space Ninehaving more non-Starfleet characters, or the space station setting, clearly setDS9apart from its starship-based predecessors. Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) was multifaceted from the jump, juggling Starfleet duties, lingering grief, and his teenage son Jake (Cirroc Lofton); while Brooks himself championed diversity asStar Trek’s first Black lead....

Anime has become a massive influence in many aspects of pop culture, from art, design, fan culture, and especially fashion. Spanning across genres and intended audiences, many shows can inspire watchers with their own closet and how they present themselves. Whether the series is centered around clothing or not, iconic styles and subcultures are often incorporated into anime for interesting and alluring stories. Wearing clothing is an everyday task, and many find purpose and joy in making blouses, pants, dresses, and shoes mean more....

The films ofMartin Scorsesehave featured some of the greatest movie performances of all time, but there are so many roles that have been vastly underrated by general viewers. While most will be aware of the incredible legacy ofRobert De Niro as Travis Bickle inTaxi Driveror Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort inThe Wolf of Wall Street, this was truly just the tip of the iceberg. Although Scorsese is known for having many male-centric movies, he’s also had some truly astounding performances from female actors in his nearly six decades of filmmaking....

In recent years, the theatre world has witnessed a massive influx ofBroadwayshows based on films.Stage adaptations of Hollywood hits likeBack to the Future,Moulin Rouge, andBeetlejuicehave been dominating Broadway, both in terms of ticket sales and critical reception. Even lesser-known works, like the 2007 Israeli film,The Band’s Visit, have been brought to the stage, and even gone on to win the coveted Tony Award for Best Musical. Now, with the massive success of these adaptations, audiences must begin to wonder what films may be getting reborn on the stage next....

Dragon Ballhas always been one of the funniest series in anime, especially for a series so heavily focused on action.Dragon Ball DAIMAwas the first entry in theDragon Ballfranchise that truly prioritized humor over action, and it was refreshing to say the least. The jokes inDragon Ballare diverse. Some are simple, some are mean, and others take a little bit of time to truly process. No matter what kind of humor the series delves into, it’s always fun....

1000-Lb SistersstarTammy Slatonmay get approved for skin removal surgery if she loses more weight, and the procedure could change her whole life, but surgery can be such a tough process. That’s why she should carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks before she makes a decision. It sounds like an awesome quick fix that will allow her to live her best life, butTammy getting excess skin removedmight actually be a grueling thing....

Some anime characters have such a dominating presence, their aura fills the room before they even say a word. The term ‘aura’ has become a popular meme in the past few years for a good reason. It’s a perfect word to describe moments when someone’s existence transcends normal understanding. Characters with aura have insane levels of charisma,never even needing to speak and still being completely understood by those around them....