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As Yelena Belova gets her own series in White Widow #1 , she faces off with Captain America - and makes sure Steve Rogers knows that she's a serious player in the Marvel Universe. A product of the Red Room experiments that created Black Widow , Yelena has often played second fiddle. But now, she's making it clear that nothing but Number 1 will do.

One of the longest-running animated series of all time, SpongeBob SquarePants features a ton of great quotes that are both hilarious and, shockingly, relatable. Though SpongeBob as a character is overly optimistic to the point of it often being a flaw, the show actually gets quite dark at times. Characters such as Squidward and Plankton gain sympathy for their constant lack of fulfillment in their lives, while SpongeBob and Patrick 's ability to make mistakes even as they try to do their best is a feature of most people's lives at some point or another.

Fast & Furious has continued to grow from strength to strength and the universe is actively growing larger, as seen by the number of upcoming sequels and spin-offs currently in development. Debuting with The Fast and the Furious in 2001, this appeared to be a standard street racing series of films, however, thanks to the vision of star Vin Diesel and creatives at Universal Studios, it's become a huge franchise. The 11 Fast & Furious movies , including the 10 main movies and the 2019 spinoff Hobbs & Shaw , have impressively already grossed more than $7 billion globally. Consequently, it's no wonder that the franchise continues to expand with follow-ups and off-shoots.

Some comedy movies can be an endless stream of creativity, throwing out typical filmmaking rules to provide trippy plot lines and mile-a-minute laughs. With their speedy pace and anything-goes brashness, off-the-wall comedies are perfect to reflect and entertain the modern "meme" era. The unexpected success of many daring films in recent years (and, of course, the Best Picture win of something as daring as Everything Everywhere All At Once) proves that audiences are hungry for new ideas and imaginative worlds beyond tired blockbusters.

A What If...? fan poster imagines a different Avengers team for the Marvel Cinematic Universe , going up against the Ultron variant as their major antagonist. While the Multiverse Saga is primarily live-action, one of the big entries during Phase 4 was the animated Disney+ show, What If...? , based on the iconic anthology comic book series that taps into alternative realities where the MCU plays out differently. With the endless potential of the multiverse, What If...? season 2 will be continuing to explore other universes.

The posters from The Hunger Games: T he Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes reveal a retro look at an older version of Panem. Based on the Hunger Games prequel by Suzanne Collins, Songbirds and Snakes steps away from Katniss and takes a look at the life of Coriolanus Snow, who will someday lead the Capitol and all of Panem. The prequel features a new cast of characters and a similar yet remarkably changed setting.

Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield promises that Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 will improve upon the original slasher. Though reception toward Blood and Honey was mostly negative, the concept, which established Pooh and Piglet as barbaric murderers, made the movie go viral and led to impressive box office numbers. A sequel has already been confirmed, along with the development of horror twists on Bambi and Peter Pan .

A cosplay of The Simpsons highlights Patty and Selma, along with their pet iguana Jub-Jub. As the sisters of the lead character Marge Simpson, the twins hold a unique position in the universe of The Simpsons . Over the decades, they've had several episodes to dig into their histories and flesh out their personalities. One example occurs as early as season 4 when Jub-Jub first appears.

While the movie plot may seem straightforward, Amazon Prime's rom-com The Other Zoey includes important messages about relationships and love throughout the ending. The Other Zoey is filled with great characters , centering on a computer major named Zoey Miller who believes that romantic love can only last if two people have a high enough compatibility sore. As such, she creates a dating app centered on pairing people based on their rankings. Soon, she meets the university's soccer star – Zach Maclaren – and a mysterious stranger who aligns with all her beliefs on love. The three part ways without Zoey knowing how to find the stranger.

Emma Tammi, director of Five Nights At Freddy's , teases a ton of possibilities for sequels based on the expansive lore of the original game franchise. The movie follows Mike Schmidt, who takes a shady job as the night security guard for the long-closed Freddy Fazzbear's Pizza as he raises his younger sister. As he spends more time at Freddy's Fazbear's, he discovers a horrifying truth about why it was shut down and an unexpected connection to his own past. However, this new job and his need to uncover the truth will put not only himself but also his younger sister in danger.

As 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days dove deeper into Usman "Sojaboy" Umar 's relationship with Kim Menzies , there were questions regarding why the identity of his ex-wife Lisa "Babygirl" Hamme was being erased. Usman was unsure whether 50-year-old Kimberly was worthy of filling his first wife’s shoes even though she proved her loyalty in many ways. Kim openly said she would allow Usman to have multiple wives if he wanted to have kids. The root of the marriage problems between Usman and Lisa was that she was jealous of his female fans, but Kim vowed to support his music career. Despite her support, Usman and Kim broke up .

A new teaser for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live includes a similar speech to one from The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon , making a future crossover even more likely for the zombie apocalypse franchise. Not many details have been released regarding Rick and Michonne's upcoming spinoff, but the teasers and preview images suggest this particular The Walking Dead project revolves around what happened to Rick after he disappeared. Upon the shocking "death" of Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead season 9 , it was revealed that the show's protagonist actually survived, and became a victim of an evil organization known as the CRM.

The kids from Hocus Pocus have reunited 30 years later. The 1993 cult classic followed a group of kids in Salem on Halloween night squaring off against the Sanderson sisters, a trio of resurrected witches played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. Those kids included new transplant Max (Omri Katz), his little sister Dani (Thora Birch), Max's love interest Allison (Vinessa Shaw), and Thackery Binx, a teenager trapped in the body of a cat (voiced by Jason Marsden).

John Cazale boasts a brief yet flawless and prestigious film career, one that allowed the actor to make an indelible mark on history, despite being taken too young. The “New Hollywood” era , which hit its full stride with the creator-driven studio films of the 1970s, introduced audiences to some of the greatest screen actors of all time. The likes of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Gene Hackman all came up alongside one another in the 1970s, among other legendary actors who have gone on to become true Hollywood legends. It’s no mean feat to hold one’s own against these actors, but John Cazale did it five times.

The ending of Dances With Wolves reveals the tragic fate of the Sioux and other Native American people and cultures of the American frontier. Dances With Wolves is the 1990 directorial debut of Kevin Costner, adapted from a book of the same name. Dances With Wolves was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Michael Blake, who also wrote the original novel.

DC fans share their saddened reactions to the one-year anniversary of Henry Cavill announcing that he was back as Superman . While Cavill did return as the Man of Steel for Black Adam 's post-credits scene, the actor was revealed to be out of the role a couple of months later due to James Gunn's DC Universe plans.

David Tennant teases his Doctor Who return ahead of the show's 60th-anniversary episodes, hinting that returning showrunner Russell T Davies' new stories stand out from what has come before. Portraying a familiar but cryptic new fourteenth incarnation of the Doctor, Tennant will reunite with Catherine Tate's former companion Donna Noble for a trilogy of adventures set to air in November. Across the three new Doctor Who episodes, the Fourteenth Doctor will face alien foes from decade-old Doctor Who comics, a mysterious threat that terrifies the TARDIS, and the return of one of his oldest enemies.

While the Spy Kids franchise centered on interesting main characters, it also included a number of cameos from both well-known actors and up-and-coming stars. Throughout the 2000s, Robert Rodriguez directed and released Spy Kids movies that became a staple in children's movies. The first three Spy Kids movies followed Juni and Carmen Cortez , but the next two movies also followed pairs of children in the Spy Kids division of the Organization of Super Spies, or OSS.

The Exorcist: Believer has scored a major achievement at the box office this weekend. The project, which is the sixth Exorcist movie overall and the first of an intended trilogy of legacy sequels to the original 1973 classic, has not performed as well as was originally expected. After receiving a dismal 22% score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its premiere in theaters, The Exorcist: Believer only took in an opening weekend of $26.5 million, below even the low end of its original projections.

Winnie the Pooh is one of the most recognizable bears in pop culture, and his name has an origin story based in real life. The honey-loving Bear of Very Little Brain was created by author A.A. Milne, who was inspired by his son Christopher Robin's stuffed bear. Winnie the Pooh made his first appearance in Milne's 1924 poetry book When We Were Very Young, but it was in the titular Winnie-the-Pooh book released in 1926, that the bear achieved worldwide popularity.

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Carey Mulligan 's career has blossomed in both television and movies over the years, earning her several prestigious awards, including two Oscar nominations. Across her 19-year career, Mulligan has starred in a wide selection of dramas, thrillers, and comedies, becoming well-known for her strong influence in Hollywood. Her range of roles has provided Mulligan with multiple opportunities to present the depths of her acting skills, with many of her characters embarking on life-changing journeys and tackling complex topics.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way season 5 couple Brandan Denuccio and Mary Demasu-ay​ display a lot of red flags on Instagram. ​​​​​​Eugene, Oregon, native Brandan met Canton, Philippines, native Mary on a dating app. They spent two years communicating with each other before Brandon flew to the Philippines to live there with Mary permanently. Brandan and Mary have an obsessive , controlling, and jealousy-ridden relationship that has been playing out for viewers to see this season. Before meeting, Brandan and Mary insisted on spending 24/7 together on the phone, a relationship trait everyone they knew found toxic.

There have been several live-action interpretations of The Addams Family , and in this day and age, some characters have begun to stand out among the rest. For decades, each member of the family has entertained fans with their unique brand of macabre magic, worming their way into American pop culture like a maggot through a corpse. Still, as the times change and adaptations like Netflix's Wednesday bring the kooky family members to the modern age, the characters that most appeal to audiences change along with them.

Gen V scores an early season 2 renewal at Prime Video, weeks before the conclusion of the first season. The first live-action spinoff of The Boys focuses on young supes that are tested in battle royal challenges at Godolkin University, fittingly titled God U for short. But given that the institution is run by Vought International, there's something sinister happening just beneath the surface. Consisting of eight episodes, with Michele Fazekas and Tara Butter as showrunners, Gen V has become the number one series for Prime Video in over 130 countries.

Melissa McCarthy is one of the most beloved comedy movie stars in Hollywood, having given hysterical performances in such hit comedies as The Heat , Spy , and This is 40 . Ever since her star-making turn in Bridesmaids , McCarthy has been one of the world’s most renowned comedic actors. McCarthy has also proven her dramatic chops with roles like literary forger Lee Israel in Can You Ever Forgive Me? , which earned her an Oscar nod for Best Actress, and author Frances Welty in the miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers . But McCarthy will always be remembered for her comedic performances.

Elite season 8 will be the final season of the long-running Netflix drama. The Spanish show is set at a fictional high school in Las Encinas where there is tension between the upper-class students and lower-class students who are part of the school's scholarship program. The show features a revolving cast that over the years has included stars including Strange Way of Life 's Manu Ríos as well as Money Heist 's Miguel Herrán and Jaime Lorente.

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 1.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury , the new Power Rangers season, confirms the sad truth about what Zords and Megazords really mean for the show. Since Jason first called for Megazord power in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers , mecha fights have been an essential part of the series. Each Power Rangers season introduces a brand new set of Zords, most of which come from the Super Sentai shows. Cosmic Fury continued that tradition, but with a few important differences that hint at what is next for Power Rangers .

Mike Flanagan's deal with Netflix ended with the miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher , based on Edgar Allan Poe's gothic short story of the same name. Deadline reported that Flanagan was poached by Amazon Studios at the end of 2022, meaning he'll be working on producing projects for Prime Video for the foreseeable future. There's already a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding that prospect, and his work for the platform will undoubtedly prove popular after his tenure with Netflix.

Disney+'s Loki introduced a variant of the Marvel Comics supervillain Kang The Conqueror known as He Who Remains. Countless powerful Kang variants exist in the comics, with some likely to appear in the MCU as the character ascends in The Multiverse Saga . Most Kang variants in the comics share the same basic abilities but have augmented their power through technology and other means. Advanced futuristic technology makes him effectively a god, with the ability to manipulate time and space in ways that are likely to prove consequential in the MCU.

While A Nightmare on Elm Street is a brilliant horror franchise on its own, many theories change the impact of the movies. The original A Nightmare on Elm Street helped define modern horror and propel the careers of now-famous actors. With the success of the first movie, the Freddy Krueger franchise expanded to include nine movies, a TV series, twelve novels, and numerous comic books. There's even discussion of another reboot on the horizon.

Selling Sunset season 7 is returning for a brand-new season of drama that will push the LA Oppenheim Group offices to the edge as they navigate the office dynamics and some new competition from their Selling The OC peers. With Chrishell Stause, Mary Fitzgerald, and the rest of the Selling Sunset season 6 cast returning , Selling Sunset season 7 will be another dramatic look at the O Group offices. During Selling Sunset 's most recent season, the drama was rife between Chrishell and Nicole Young, which drove a wedge between Chrishell and Mary's relationship. There was also a running tension between Chelsea Lazkani and Bre Tiese throughout Selling Sunset season 6.

Arguably the best part of any superhero story is the villain, and Avengers comics are no exception. Since the team first came together, the Avengers have been met with countless challenges from increasingly powerful foes. From time-sliding conquerors and universe-ending tyrants, to earthbound organizations and shameful links to certain Avengers’ pasts. There is no shortage of villains who think they can take down Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, though there are only a few handfuls who made a lasting impact on the team upon their very first appearance.

A common issue that both new and veteran anime fans may encounter is trying to identify the best place to watch anime online . Given just how many different options there are, including popular platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix, it may be difficult to assess which of them best suits one's personal needs and wants, or just how different they are to each other.

The ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was unexpectedly abrupt, and director Kemp Powers said even his family complained about the film's closing minutes. The second chapter of Into the Spider-Verse ends with a massive cliffhanger, setting up the third chapter for Marvel 's Miles Morales. While trying to find his way home, Morales finds himself in the wrong universe. In this world, there is no Spider-Man, and Miles has become this universe's Prowler. Miles is being held captive by his alternate version and finds himself face-to-face with him before the film cuts to the credits.

90 Day Fiancé star Colt Johnson 's wife Vanessa Guerra shared some not-so-good news about the reality TV show celeb. Colt, 38, from Las Vegas, first appeared in 90 Day Fiancé season 6. He had brought his fiancé Larissa Lima from Brazil to America so they could get married. Colt's marriage with Larissa was a complete disaster and even led to her arrests amid alleged domestic disputes. Colt had met Vanessa while he was still with Larissa. They became good friends, but Colt later cheated on his new girlfriend Jess Caroline with Vanessa. Once Jess was out of the picture, Colt proceeded to date Vanessa , even though she was not interested in doing so.

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Sister Wives star Kody Brown met with Meri and Robyn Brown, and when he did, he was wearing an interesting new accessory. His bold ring stood out, and as Meri explained her plan for moving out of Flagstaff, she couldn't help but comment on his bling. While Kody didn't say much, what he didn't say spoke volumes. Kody's changing, and even Robyn Brown's noticed the difference. The ring's a symbol that marks another milestone in his journey.

Jerry Seinfeld has teased that a Seinfeld reunion is on the way, and there are a few ways that a potential Seinfeld reboot could rectify the mistakes of the show’s notorious series finale. Co-created by Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm ’s Larry David, Seinfeld started off as a show about how a comedian gathers his material – starring Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself – but it eventually evolved into a razor-sharp study of the relatable minutiae of everyday life. While it’s remembered as one of the greatest and most influential sitcoms ever made, Seinfeld lost some goodwill among its fan base with its polarizing final episode.

Top Chef has been a Bravo staple since its debut in 2006, and the upcoming Top Chef season 21 will revamp the series entirely with a new location and a brand-new host. Bringing together some of the finest culinary talent across the country, Top Chef features some of the most incredible chefs of the time competing against one another in challenges and being judged on their dishes. The contestants dishes are judged by a panel, typically comprised of professional chefs and notable culinary industry talent, and each week a contestant is eliminated from the kitchen. After Top Chef season 20 , Top Chef season 21 will be changing the game.

The best R-rated horror movies make the most of their rating to deliver scary and intense scenes, from modern films like Smile to classics like Child's Play . R-rated films often have difficulty selling due to the barrier to entry, but the horror genre is a perfect match for the freedom of being able to tap into audiences' deepest fears with unfettered gore. Combine that with the fact that horror movies have one of the most stable built-in audiences of any movie genre, and it's no wonder they excel with the rating.

The history of film promotion is filled with incredible movie moments being spoiled in trailers, oftentimes ruining the intended experience for audiences. Contrary to popular belief, spoiling key movie moments through the film's trailer isn't a new phenomenon at all. It's a practice that's almost as old as the film trailer as a promotional tool, and it remains a vital aspect of movie marketing today.

Top Gun: Maverick is an excellent sequel that does a great job of pushing the franchise forward and improving upon the original, but the movie still has several problems that audiences like to overlook thanks to its success. The project was a massive return to form for Tom Cruise, proving his value as Hollywood’s biggest movie star and allowing him to shine through an exciting, powerful, and memorable story. Top Gun: Maverick was an enormous success both commercially and critically, gathering over $1.4 billion at the box office and securing a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.

Fans of the Transformers franchise have witnessed countless reimaginings and redesigns of the iconic Robots in Disguise – but one of the most exciting, stand-out reinterpretations of the Autobots and Decepticons was their steampunk reinterpretation, from 2006's Transformers: Hearts of Steel miniseries, which imagined what the massive alien robotic lifeforms would look like had they arrived on Earth in the 19th century, rather than the 20th.

Band of Brothers ’ focus on historical accuracy is part of what makes the show great, but it led to a hellish two weeks of training for its main cast. The series, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, tells the real-life story of Easy Company, the paratrooper regiment whose World War 2 journey took them from training in Atlanta, Georgia, all the way to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Germany. It was a work of unprecedented scope and ambition upon its 2001 release.

Filming a movie can be an exciting experience, but there are many cases where actors end up regretting filming some scenes, and there are different reasons for that. In every movie, there’s always a scene that can either make or break the whole project, and its success or failure depends on different factors: the actor’s performance, the script, the direction, and even the lighting. However, behind every memorable movie scene, there’s not always a happy or fun story, as more often than not, actors go through unpleasant experiences to get a scene just right, leading them to regret agreeing to them.

While Hocus Pocus remains a beloved Halloween staple today, the Disney movie was an infamous box office bomb back in 1993. Hocus Pocus is a headliner for Disney’s Halloween movie slate every year, but it didn’t always have the nostalgia-filled popularity that it enjoys 30 years later. When Hocus Pocus premiered in 1993, it only made $40 million against an estimated $28 million budget (via Box Office Mojo ). Considering the typical rule of thumb for a movie to break even is to double its initial budget, Hocus Pocus initially lost several million dollars for Disney.

While the Community movie has been in development for years, the project has just gotten its biggest setback yet, but that could be for the best. The wacky sitcom followed a bunch of outcasts who formed a study group in a surreal community college, and it quickly became a cult hit. The series had a very troubled lifespan, though, as it was continuously canceled before being picked up by different networks. Fans were constantly anxious about whether any of the seasons was going to be the series' last. However, following its six full seasons, the Community movie has officially been confirmed, but it now faces a massive challenge.

In a thrilling announcement, DC Comics has revealed that Elizabeth Marston Prince's Trinity - the daughter of Wonder Woman from a future timeline - will soon headline her very own solo comic. Diana’s daughter made her memorable debut this past summer and was met with an enthusiastic reception from fans that has resulted in a one-shot special that promises to be an instant classic.

Clint Eastwood 's Space Cowboys gets criticized by astronaut Chris Hadfield who jokes, " We are definitely not cowboys ." Featuring the all-star cast of Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland, and James Garner, the film follows four former test pilots who are recruited by NASA and sent into space to repair a Soviet satellite. The adventure drama, which was also directed by Clint Eastwood , doubled its $60 million budget at the box office and was a critical success because of its stars and spectacular special effects. However, its portrayal of astronaut training is a different story.

Rihanna is one of the many celebrity fans of 90 Day Fiancé and she regularly chats with a few well-known cast members from the reality TV franchise too. While rapper Drake has been in the news for rumors about his alleged romance with Chantel Everett , he recently commented on a clip featuring Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda to suggest he’s been keeping up with their storyline on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days and now on 90 Day Fiancé season 10 too. Before Drake, it was Barbie ’s Ken, Ryan Gosling, who declared his love for 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way in an interview.

The Exorcist: Believer has a good chance of making back its budget at the box office, but the franchise’s costly rights are another story. Upon its 1973 release, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist quickly garnered a reputation as one of the greatest horror movies ever made, eventually earning over $400 million on its $13 million budget. While none of the movie’s follow-up sequels nor its 2000s prequels came close to recapturing the original film’s box office success, the franchise’s fortunes may be about to turn with the upcoming Exorcist: Believer .

The Corridor Crew YouTube channel breaks down how Shin Godzilla and other modern Japanese Godzilla movies stand out from their American MonsterVerse counterparts through how the filmmaking captures the horror and destruction caused by the Kaiju. The modern American giant monster franchise began with Gareth Edwards' 2014 reimagining of Godzilla and has expanded to feature other creatures including King Kong and Mothra in a still-ongoing shared universe. 2016's Shin Godzilla was directed by Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno who envisioned an ever-evolving Godzilla that adapts to whatever threats it may face.

There are plenty of theories floating around the internet regarding Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two , but the truth remains that very little is actually known about this movie, which could end up being the final installment in the franchise. The series has never allowed itself to be predictable before, always facing audiences with countless twists and turns that nobody could see coming - so predicting the ultimate conclusion is an extremely difficult game. That being said, there are certain clues that audiences have picked up on that seem to point toward certain plot points.