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The ending of Hacksaw Ridge is a brilliant culmination of the World War II story, yet some questions linger after the credits roll. Hacksaw Ridge was directed by Mel Gibson and stars Andrew Garfield as combat medic Desmond Doss. Large parts of the film's first half focus on Doss' earlier life, from his courting of his wife Dorothy to his troubled upbringing alongside his brother, mother, and father, the latter a World War I veteran suffering from PTSD.

Miguel, Sam, Robby, and Eli are often the favorites in Cobra Kai 's strongest fighter debate, and rightfully so, but one underdog character and his potential as a fighter often remain forgotten. None of the characters in Cobra Kai 's roster have a perfect fight record. While Miguel has no official losses under his belt, he, too, has taken a fair share of defeats in fights outside the dojos and tournaments. Robby ranks among the top contenders and has consistently proven his worth by reaching the All-Valley finals twice in a row. However, despite being so close to becoming a karate star, he has not yet landed a tournament win.

The Idol has been canceled after just one season, which makes HBO's risky experiment all the more confusing. The announcement comes after months of denial from the network in the face of ferocious backlash to The Idol season 1. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and marking the first major acting role for musician Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, The Idol was intended to follow in the footsteps of co-creator and director Sam Levinson's provocative hit Euphoria in broadening HBO's scope and adding to its repertoire of well-received shows. Where Euphoria succeeded for HBO, however, The Idol was a catastrophic failure.

The Talos Principle II expands on the concepts presented in the original in expansive ways, introducing innovative puzzle mechanics alongside a bigger narrative. The game is made by Croteam, the developer behind the Serious Sam series, and will be released by indie darling publisher Devolver Digital . Almost ten years after the release of the original, The Talos Principle II aims to bring the mind-bending puzzle franchise to new heights.

New Smallville fan art reimagines Tom Welling's Clark Kent cameo, having him suit up as Superman in the Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths . Before the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Arrowverse would host its annual crossover events, and the franchise had its last proper one in 2019, adapting the infamous DC storyline, Crisis on Infinite Earths . While The Flash's later seasons would feature other Arrowverse characters, another big crossover like the 2019 edition sadly never got to happen, as DC TV and movies came together in the massive multiverse adventure.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has a huge number of supervillains, and while many of its most popular have some sympathetic elements to them, not all MCU antagonists are redeemable. Drawing from over 80 years of Marvel Comics history, the MCU has adapted numerous characters and storylines in its film and TV properties, including its many supervillains. Many of the MCU’s villains are morally complex characters whose goals might be understandable, but their methods are harmful. Others, while not necessarily lacking in complexity, are, simply put, irredeemable monsters whose sinister goals must be thwarted by the MCU’s heroes at all costs.

Barbie and Oppenheimer provided the biggest box office for 2023 and also since pre-pandemic. Audiences have flocked to the theaters to see one or both of these movies. Memes went viral about what TV character wanted a ticket to Barbie, Oppenheimer or both. While the hype around these two movies was vast, no one could have predicted how well both performed in cinemas.

Rhys Darby's Stede Bonnet and the former crew of The Revenge finally return in a series of new Our Flag Means Death season 2 first-look images, as Taika Waititi's Blackbeard still grapples with a broken heart following season 1. David Jenkin's heartwarming romantic comedy series explored the rise of eager pirate wannabe Stede Bonnet as he bid farewell to his life of luxury in hopes of becoming the feared " Gentleman Pirate ". While season 1 saw the crew grow closer and learn what it means to be a pirate from Blackbeard, the season ended with a break-up, marooning, and potentially the death of a shipmate.

Harry Van Vliet is one of the many new Below Deck Down Under season 2 crew members and there is a lot to know about him. Harry was introduced on the Bravo series during the first episode of the season as a deckhand alongside Adam Kodra and now-fired bosun Luke Jones. Culver Bradbery joined the deck crew later on after the third deckhand dropped out last minute.

In spite of still having a place in the public consciousness even today, Bruce Lee’s The Green Hornet was actually just a single-season series. Starring Van Williams as Britt Reid a.k.a. the Green Hornet, the 1966 ABC series is mostly remembered as the show that exposed Bruce Lee to American audiences ahead of his claim to fame in kung fu movies. Years before fighting Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon or infiltrating a secret martial arts tournament in Enter the Dragon , Bruce Lee fought crime alongside the Green Hornet as the superhero’s costumed sidekick, Kato.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Mary Demasu-ay is being accused of using emotional manipulation and blackmail as a means of controlling Brandan DeNuccio. The 23-year-old Mary from the Philippines was in a toxic relationship where she had been cheated on many times by her boyfriend when she went on a dating app to find American men. Mary met her Justin Bieber-Harry Potter lookalike in Brandan from Eugene, Oregon. Mary managed to get Brandan to be on a video call with her 24/7 after finding out he was getting over a cheating ex-girlfriend himself.

During his adventures, Arthur will encounter a variety of different mares and stallions, each with their own advantages and abilities - but if players are looking for the fastest horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 , there is one trusty steed that they should turn to above all else. After all, fast travel can certainly be a convenient option once unlocked, but exploring the expansive, open-world map can be a much more immersive way to enjoy the Western RPG. In order to make the most of their experience, players should take advantage of Red Dead Redemption 2 's fastest horse.

The Velociraptors' escape in Jurassic Park can be confusing to some audiences, but the way these lethal dinosaurs leave their holding pen is quite simple. Early on in the film, the raptors are shown to be predators of incredible wit and aggressiveness. Their dangerous characteristics are so concerning that John Hammond is forced to bring in experts to ensure the park's safety after a raptor causes the death of an employee. When the raptors reappear at the climax of Jurassic Park , it's easy to overlook how they get out when so many other things are happening in the story.

The Netflix original series Beef has been a steady hit for the streamer, and the season finale of Steven Yuen and Amy Wong's antagonistic comedy sets up Beef season 2. The witty comedy-drama series follows lead characters Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Amy Lau (Ali Wong) as a road rage incident spirals out of control and takes over their lives. Joining the ranks of many of Netflix's other big-budget shows, Beef features a fresh concept that has the potential to deliver laughs in abundance while also accentuating its dramatic aspects. On top of this, Beef's diverse casting makes it unique, and a potential second season could take the story in any direction.

Stranger Things fans finally know that Will Byers is gay, but there were signs throughout the series pointing toward this. There has been speculation about Will’s sexuality, and even more so in season 4. While the Duffer Brothers wouldn’t confirm one way or another, Noah Schnapp did confirm “ he is gay, and he does love Mike ” in July 2022 (via Variety ). He also said it was a “ slow arc ” before season 4.

Big Brother 25 host Julie Chen Moonves announced that the Pressure Cooker competition will return on the Thursday, August 24 episode, and it's one of the most legendary competitions in the show's history. Big Brother 25 has been full of twists and turns due to the Time Laser, including the unleashing of the multiverse, the addition of Survivor legend Cirie Fields as the 17th houseguest, and the introduction of the Nether Region, which is ruled by the frightening Nether Gorgon. The Pressure Cooker is the first competition that pays homage to Big Brother's rich history in its milestone 25th season.

Young Sheldon season 7 is officially delayed, which will have a significant impact on what's next for the Coopers. Sheldon and the rest of his family have gone through a lot in the last several years. What started as a lighthearted sitcom that aimed to further capitalize on The Big Bang Theory 's popularity has become a full-blown family dramedy, which tackles darker themes such as teenage pregnancy and infidelity. As part of the show outgrowing its original premise is Young Sheldon diversifying its storytelling. This means that instead of always focusing on Sheldon, the prequel also spends a considerable amount of time with the rest of his family.

As the villain on The Bachelorette season 20, Brayden Bowers has become well-known among the show's viewers, leading many to want to know more about him. Though Brayden wasn’t the right fit for Charity Lawson, he seemed to captivate her early on in her journey. Brayden was quick to make a play for Charity, getting one of her first impression roses, but it was only a few weeks before Brayden's charm wasn't working for Charity anymore. Although Charity let him go during the fourth week of The Bachelorette season 20 , Brayden made an incredibly lasting impression on Bachelor Nation and left many wondering more about him.

The first Toxic Avenger reboot image has been released, showing Peter Dinklage ready for action as Winston Gooze. Directed by Macon Blair, the upcoming film serves as a reimagining of the 1984 cult classic of the same name. The original film follows a janitor who is transformed into a disfigured crime-fighting superhero after falling into a vat of toxic waste, and Blair's reboot will seemingly follow in this same vein.

It has been over five years since the reality romance show 90 Day Fiancé season 6 aired on TLC, and the stars have gone through a lot since. The season was one of the most controversial yet, with stars like Larissa dos Santos Lima becoming one of the most hated figures in the 90 Day Fiancé universe.

The Bachelorette has brought some incredible journeys into the homes of its viewers, like that of Desiree Hartstock, leaving many wondering what happened to the lead after the series was finished. Desiree originally appeared on The Bachelor season 17, where Sean Lowe ultimately chose Catherine Giudici and left Desiree heartbroken. Though she was hurt by her breakup with Sean, Desiree bounced back quickly and decided to take the opportunity to look for love herself as The Bachelorette. With her own best interest at heart, Desiree was courted by 30 men who were hoping that she would fall in love with them.

Since Fast Five was, in many ways, " The Avengers " of the Fast and Furious franchise, it is not surprising that Vin Diesel has been trying to replicate its success for the past 12 years. Based on a magazine article titled " Racer X, " the first Fast & Furious movie came out in 1998. With a budget of around $38 million, the movie performed fairly well, earning over $200 million at the global box office. This set the stage for three more sequels 2 Fast 2 Furious , The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift , and Fast and Furious , all of which proved to be profitable endeavors for the franchise's creators.

Coming to theaters on August 18th, Landscape With Invisible Hand tells the story of two clashing families who agree to share space in a post-alien invasion world. What starts as a genuine romance between the teens in the house turns into a monetary ploy when Chloe comes up with the idea to live stream their relationship for the Vuvv . However, it soon becomes obvious to viewers that Adam and Chloe are misrepresenting human love, landing them in an unprecedented situation with Earth's latest occupants.

The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner has revealed how his upcoming spin-off will put a new twist on the classic fantasy suite date. As the first Bachelor on the new spin-off, Gerry has some major changes coming to The Golden Bachelor as he looks for a second chance at love. While Gerry has his work cut out for him as the lead of his very own spin-off, he's hopeful moving through the process that he'll be able to find someone to share the rest of his life with. Though Gerry's been mourning the loss of his late wife for years, he finally feels ready to move forward.

The best uses of Taylor Swift songs in movies and TV shows have been used to highlight memorable moments for audiences. Ever since her self-titled debut album was released in 2006, Taylor Swift has been a prolific singer-songwriter, selling millions of records and amassing numerous Grammy Award nomination. Swift has long been lauded for her impressive songwriting skills and the way she's able to deftly craft stories through her music. It's no surprise that songs from her vast discography have been used as the soundtrack for scenes in a variety of television shows and movies.

There are now official tabletop adaptations of nostalgia-heavy series, including Transformers , G.I. Joe , and even an RPG based on Power Rangers . Seemingly every movie and television series with a dedicated fandom has received a tabletop RPG adaptation, but there are still a few beloved cartoon series that could be great additions to the world of collaborative storytelling. While fans have created some unofficial TTRPG rules for other franchises, there are many others that would benefit from an official adaptation. Universal systems allow a Game Master to create any type of game, but an official TTRPG saves the hassle of creating home brew rules, while providing more game balance.

The Rotten Tomatoes score is in for Painkiller , Netflix's drama about the opioid crisis, and audiences may be curious how it compares to Hulu's Dopesick . It's not surprising that comparisons will be drawn between the two dramas, considering they're both limited shows from streamers that tackle the origins of the opioid crisis. Dopesick was released two years before Painkiller and received a largely positive reception, even scooping up 14 nominations at the 2022 Emmys. Meanwhile, Painkiller arrived on Netflix on August 10, and critics and audiences are starting to get a feel for the six-episode series.

Elemental was originally projected to lose money, but the movie has actually made a profit at the box office, ending a bad Pixar streak. The 2023 film is the latest release from Pixar, the studio known for delivering the gold standard of animation. Elemental has a premise that's typical of Pixar projects. The film takes place in Element City, where all the elements must find a way to live together. Unlike any previous Pixar movie, Elemental is a romantic comedy, and classic rom-coms had a clear influence on director Peter Sohn.

Warning: This Article Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2's Finale - "Hegemony"

WARNING! This article contains spoilers for The Lincoln Lawyer season 2 and Michael Connelly's book The Gods of Guilt!

One memorable star from The Boys is set to join another superhero satire, this time for HBO's The Franchise . Even though The Boys does take aim at superhero movies and Hollywood trends more broadly, it tends to be only one of the targets of the Prime Video show which is primarily interested in critiquing the intersection of politics, capitalism, and celebrity worship. But in her next project, one of The Boys' scene-stealing actors will lead an HBO show that centers on the chaotic experience of franchise moviemaking that has taken over the entertainment industry.

The events of The Witcher season 3 were a major shake-up for Geralt of Rivia, Ciri, and Yennefer of Vengerberg, raising questions about their fates in the books and video games – and here’s whether Yennefer dies in other The Witcher media or not. Netflix’s The Witcher season 3 did its best to fix some of season 2’s biggest mistakes, and it did so by staying loyal to the source material (in this case, the novel Time of Contempt ) and finally having Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer bonding as a family before they had to be separated again.

The gap between The Walking Dead 's ending and The Walking Dead: Dead City left for room for numerous developments to occur offscreen. When last seeing Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Maggie (Lauren Cohan) in The Walking Dead , they seem to end on neutral terms. Most notably, Maggie's anger toward Negan is supposedly lessened. Plus, audiences also get a glimpse at Maggie's leadership over Hilltop as it starts being rebuilt. This and Negan's pregnant wife, Annie, suggest some kind of civility between Maggie and Negan will take place.

Delve into an underexplored chapter of Dracula with The Last Voyage of the Demeter . Adapted from "The Captain's Log" chapter of Bram Stoker's novel, the movie revolves around the ill-fated crew of the eponymous merchant ship as they find themselves tormented by the iconic vampire.

Tom Hanks is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, and his children, Colin Hanks, Elizabeth Hanks, Chet Hanks, and Truman Hanks , have all found their way into show business in one way or another. Of the Hanks children, Colin is the one with the most prominent career, as he has appeared in The House Bunny , the Jumanji series, and Impeachment: American Crime Story . And while Elizabeth and Chet have several years of professional acting under their belts, Truman Hanks' acting credits are the most recent.

The console release date for Baldur’s Gate 3 is now a great topic of discussion, especially following the game’s release for PC in August. The new RPG by Larian Studios is not yet available for PS5 or Xbox consoles, despite being on PC. It is a sequel to Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn , though it is set in the far future, many years after the events of the previous title. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a turn-based RPG that has been in early access since 2020, but has finally had its definitive version released for all to play.

Few killers in the DC Universe are as feared as Deathstroke the Terminator. Ever since he debuted in the pages of New Teen Titans , Slade Wilson has become one of the most notorious assassins in the entire comic book medium. With an enhanced healing factor, a cache of deadly weapons, and one of the most brilliant tactical minds, Deathstroke has more than earned his iconic reputation.

Premier mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto is making an oddball choice to be sure with Goodbye, Eri , his newest graphic novel; why would the creator of Chainsaw Man decide to put his dark fantasy gorefest spectacular on the back burner in favor of a whimsical coming-of-age yarn? The answer lies within the story itself, a naturalistic wonder of emotion that ultimately showcases one of the best examples of meta-narrative in contemporary manga. Now receiving a proper overseas release from Viz Media, Goodbye, Eri is one of the most evocative stories on the market, and it is squarely posited as a mature book for younger readers.

Although the Hollywood masterpiece, Casablanca , had the potential for a sequel, it seemed that studios were hesitant to go through with the plans after noticing that the Rick Blaine twist. Overall, the film received massive praise, securing eight Oscar nominations and winning three for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture. Its screenplay was skillfully written by Julius J. & Philip G. Epstein and Howard Koch, who loosely based it on Murray Burneet and Joan Alison unproduced play "Everybody Comes to Rick's".

The decision to introduce so many new faces to the MCU Phase 5 could become a major problem for the heroes down the road. Over the last several MCU releases, Marvel has introduced a huge number of characters, particularly many young characters. From Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) to young Prince Toussiant T'Challa (Divine Love Konadu-Sun), Marvel is expanding its roster and giving fans even more heroes to love.

The announcement of Scream 7 ’s new director suggests that the upcoming installment in the satirical slasher franchise will bring back a classic part of Wes Craven’s original movies. Scream 7 ’s new director is Christopher Landon, who is best known for helming the horror-comedy films Happy Death Day and Freaky. Landon is taking over the reboot sequel reins from Scream (2022) and Scream VI’s Radio Silence co-directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, whose “re-quels” proved to be box office and critical hits for Paramount. Details about Scream 7 ’s story, cast, and release date are still under wraps, but Landon’s inclusion implies big changes for the upcoming sequel.

Hamilton 's Lin-Manuel Miranda is adapting as his next musical the book The Warriors , which inspired a 1979 cult classic action movie. With its hip-hop-infused take on American history, Hamilton went on to be an unprecedented smash after debuting on Broadway in 2015. Since riding Hamilton to worldwide fame, Miranda has made musical contributions to projects as diverse as Star Wars: The Force Awakens , the animated films Moana and Encanto and this year’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid , while also directing the 2021 film Tick, Tick...Boom! with Andrew Garfield .

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way newcomer Kimberly Rochelle's behavior and actions sabotage her relationship. The 30-year-old Alabama native recently joined the hit reality TV franchise. However, she's already shown some of the biggest red flags ever. Kimberly first met her 33-year-old Indian partner, Tejaswi "TJ" Goswami , on social media, and soon fell in love with him. She then decided to get serious with him, which led to their engagement. Unfortunately, things didn't go smoothly for the couple afterward. The new pair has faced numerous challenges and meltdowns since appearing on TOW .

Disney's Rogers: The Musical , the 30-minute production showcasing Steve Rogers' legacy as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, had to cut Bucky Barnes' role due to time constraints, continuing an annoying trend. Originally included in the Disney+ show Hawkeye , Rogers: The Musical was turned into a one-act musical performed at the Disneyland Resort in California this summer. Though other people in Steve's life, like Peggy Carter, have major roles in musical, Bucky Barnes only appears in the very beginning and in the final musical number, minimizing his importance to Steve's story.

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Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season 1 was successful for FOX, leading many to wonder if there has been news about Special Forces season 2. The series gave contestants a taste of what it's like to become a Special Forces agent with challenges given by agents, Rudy Reyes, Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham, Jason "Foxy" Fox, and Remi Adeleke of the Directing Staff. With contestants participating in an array of challenges that were designed to break them down physically and psychologically, the series pulled most of its stars out of their comfort zone and pushed them into dealing with an incredibly different reality.