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Nearly half a year later, Tom Holland has finally shared a new update on Spider-Man 4 as the actor eyes his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe . Since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended this fall, an endless amount of movies and TV shows have been able to go back into development or production. One of them is Spider-Man 4 , which Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are eying as a potential sequel trilogy for Holland's Peter Parker.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gets a new poster, teasing the epic and bloody rise of a new threat. After the success of Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021, director Adam Wingard was confirmed to be returning to helm another adventure in Legendary's Monsterverse. The upcoming film is set to see the return of several key cast members from the previous installment with a story that follows Godzilla and Kong as they face off against a new enemy.

Jason Momoa's Aquaman presents the biggest Justice League problem that the new DC Universe will have to try to resolve. Momoa will soon close out the DCEU with December's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , making way for the new DC Universe that is being built by James Gunn and Peter Safran . The DCU has already confirmed that multiple actors will return as their characters; however, the same does not seem to apply for the main players of 2017's Justice League . Henry Cavill has already been recast as Clark Kent, with David Corenswet playing the hero in Superman: Legacy .

I don't typically like the term "guilty pleasure," especially when it comes to genre movies. Whatever we think is good or interesting belongs in the same category of thought and discussion, regardless of its packaging. But, I have to admit, I feel a little guilty about liking Silent Night . I've often found it rewarding to think too hard about films that don't actively invite it, but some that felt solid can crumble under the extra pressure in retrospect, something I usually take into account in a review. In this case, for whatever reason, no amount of clarity about its hollowness has put a dent in my enjoyment. So, all I can offer in the way of criticism is a glimpse into my cognitive dissonance — an accounting of all the reasons I shouldn't recommend Silent Night , and why I do anyway.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Disney's Wish!

The OA co-creator Zal Batmanglij reveals why he and Brit Marling declined Netflix's offer to end the cancelled show with a movie. The series premiered in 2016 and followed Prairie Johnson (Marling), a blind young woman who mysteriously disappeared, only to reemerge several years later with the ability to see. Along with Marling, the cast of The OA included Emory Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Brendan Meyer, Patrick Gibson, Brandon Perea, Jason Isaacs, and more. Despite earning positive reviews and being conceived as a five-part story, Netflix cancelled The OA after two seasons, frustrating its dedicated fanbase in the process .

Monster movies are a significant part of film history. From early silent films to the present day, audiences everywhere have been terrorized by vampires, werewolves, Frankenstein's monsters, zombies, and massive kaiju. Every country has its own set of fairy tales and urban legends to base its monster movies on, as well as creative minds that have made up new monster stories for the screen. Some of these monsters are allegorical or function as a jumping-off point to explore bigger ideas , while others are there to simply scare the viewer.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has trounced Disney's Wish at the domestic box office. Wish is Walt Disney Animation Studios' only animated feature released during the company's centennial celebration in 2023, and the movie - which features the iconic wishing star as a character - is chock-full of references to Disney movies past. It opened just five days after Songbirds and Snakes , which is a prequel to the Hunger Games movies, the last of which premiered in 2015.

Starfield is just more fun when played out of order. Of course, as an open-world, at times sandbox-like RPG, there's no one single, inevitable order in which everyone will experience its content. Most will take it in whatever way they like. Do a little of the main story, get embroiled in Starfield 's faction quests , see a pretty planet and get distracted, start an outpost there and forget everything else until it's up and running, so on and so forth. There are a million ways to play the game, and once the tutorial is completed, almost nothing to prevent anyone from going anywhere they want.

Given the abundance of strong characters in the series, Liam Hemsworth doesn't have to carry The Witcher alone. Naturally, much of the focus in The Witcher season 4 will be placed on Hemsworth as he tries to fill the void left by Cavill's departure, which is a stiff challenge considering how popular Cavill's portrayal of Geralt was throughout The Witcher 's first three seasons. No matter how well Hemsworth portrays Geralt, some fans may be unwilling to accept a new actor playing their favorite character.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for A Murder At The End Of The World.

One of Fury 's big tank battle sequences makes a crucial mistake that makes the whole thing pointless, an expert reveals. Released in 2014, Fury is directed by David Ayer, with Brad Pitt starring as a grizzled tank commander leading his crew across Germany in April 1945. The film presents a violent portrayal of tank warfare during World War II, with a talented cast that includes Shai LaBeouf, Jon Bernthal, Logan Lerman, and Michael Peña.

Superman: Legacy star Skyler Gisondo, who was recently cast as Jimmy Olsen for James Gunn's DC Universe , had the blessing of the original live-action Wonder Woman herself several months ago.

Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin has revealed that even more spinoffs are in development. The hit HBO fantasy show was based on Martin's fantasy novel series A Song of Ice and Fire . Although it ended after eight seasons in 2019, the show has already spawned the prequel House of the Dragon , which has been renewed for season 2, and the upcoming spinoff A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight , which is based on Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for A Murder At The End Of The World.

Cobra Kai star Xolo Maridueña provides a promising update regarding when season 6 is expected to continue filming. Serving as a continuation of the story first started in 1983's The Karate Kid , the series follows older versions of Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso and William Zabka's Johnny Lawrence, the latter of whom eventually trains Maridueña's Miguel Diaz. Cobra Kai first aired in 2018 and, after season 5 was released on Netflix last year, it was confirmed that the series would return for one final season.

Over the course of its existence, the DCEU has severely fumbled the inclusion of many fan-favorite characters. After ten long years, the DC cinematic universe has drawn to a close , having a tumultuous mix of fan and critical reception across its movies. Part of what held the films back were their strange decisions on character inclusion. Whether it was through mischaracterization, a lack of screen time, or unresolved character arcs, the DCEU has struggled with using their roster of comics characters to their full potential.

Chris Pine gives a curt update that shuts down whether there are plans for him to return as Captain James T. Kirk in Star Trek 4 . The fourth Star Trek film produced by J.J. Abrams has been in development hell for several years. High-profile filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Noah Hawley, S.J. Clarkson, and Matt Shakman have been attached to direct Star Trek 4 , but they all left due to "creative differences." Meanwhile, Pine has expressed his willingness to reprise Kirk , but he seems resigned that it's unlikely to happen any time soon.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Invincible comics and possibly future episodes.

Ariana Madix , a standout personality from Vanderpump Rules , has navigated her path to success post-breakup with Tom Sandoval. Before her high-profile breakup with Tom Sandoval, a fellow cast member and former longtime boyfriend, Ariana was known for her contributions to the restaurant scene at Lisa Vanderpump's establishments SUR and PUMP in West Hollywood. Post-breakup, Ariana continued to carve her niche in the entertainment industry by welcoming several brand deals presented to her. Beyond the reality TV drama, Ariana has strategically (and unexpectedly) built a flourishing business empire, securing eight lucrative brand deals demonstrating her entrepreneurial prowess.

Mark Corrigan was always on the hunt for "The One," someone to spend his life with over the run of Peep Show , but it was clear he wasn't quite sure what he wanted . Despite having several romantic partners during the show's run, Mark found a way to ruin each relationship. However, he was better suited to some of his other halves than he was to others.

A new image from The First Omen reveals a look at the film’s star surrounded by a series of candles. A prequel to the classic horror film The Omen , The First Omen tells the story of a woman who is sent away to Rome to begin working in the church, but winds up uncovering a dark truth that leaves her questioning her faith. The First Omen is directed by Arkasha Stevenson and is set for release on April 5, 2024.

The things movies always get wrong about war underscore how Hollywood prioritizes visual spectacle over historical facts. This is a result of filmmakers wanting to put as many eyes on their movies as possible. However, this can result in inaccurate depictions of weaponry and improbable survival scenarios in war movies.

The Frasier reboot has brought Kelsey Grammer's psychiatrist back to screens with a new series on Paramount+, although its episode count is a lot shorter than the original show. The original run of Frasier ended in 2004 after 11 seasons, and the show was incredibly consistent. All 11 seasons saw Frasier stubbornly go through life only enjoying coffee, wine, and fine dining, and it was endlessly entertaining. Now, almost two decades later, the good doctor is back. However, things do look a bit different, as the Frasier reboot's cast has some new faces and several old ones missing, including Niles, Martin, Daphne, and Bulldog.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes brings audiences back to the young adult movie franchise, and that raises questions about whether viewers need to wait for a post-credits scene. The fifth movie in the Hunger Games franchise overall is the first prequel following a young Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) and the 10th Hunger Games . Based on the book of the same name by Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is the first movie in the franchise in eight years following the conclusion of Katniss Everdeen's story with Jennifer Lawrence in the lead.

Gladiator director Ridley Scott has revealed his very different take on Joaquin Phoenix's villainous Commodus 23 years after the movie was first released. Earning Phoenix a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards, Gladiator marked the first collaboration between the celebrated actor and Scott, who would later tap him to star in his latest historical epic, Napoleon. In the pair’s first collaboration, however, Phoenix played the power-hungry son of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who murdered his father to secure his claim to rule.

Sony's first trailer for Madame Web features the debut of Ezekial Sims as an evil Spider-Man. A classic character from the original Marvel Comics, Ezekiel's role in Peter Parker's life saw him helping the Webslinger take his first steps into a larger world of destiny and totems. However, it looks as though Madame Web's version will have some key differences and likely some darker origins as the movie's primary villain in Sony's Spider-Man Universe .

Over the course of four seasons, The Good Place 's Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, Jason, Janet, and Michael encountered quite a few obstacles on their way to the Good Place, and some moments were either too heartbreaking or too heartwarming to handle without tearing up. Michael Schur managed to create a show about philosophy and ethics in a way that made it utterly entertaining , as it provided both thought-provoking moments and hilarious scenes — usually, within a single episode. In The Good Place, moral dilemmas weren't abstract ideas that no one truly understood. Instead, they were real-life (or rather, afterlife) scenarios that kept stories relatable.

Not only was 2008’s Quantum of Solace Daniel Craig’s worst James Bond movie, but the outing almost ruined his reputation as 007 before it was even established. James Bond seemed to be in a tricky situation back in 2005. 2002’s Die Another Day was a campy misfire and a disappointing swan song for Pierce Brosnan’s winking, self-aware take on 007 — and the franchise seemed to be out of touch with the prevailing culture. Hardened, brooding spies like Jason Bourne made James Bond look like a goofy caricature, and the dark tone of post-9/11 blockbusters made Bond’s adventures seem outdated.

After months of delay, Young Sheldon season 7 officially gets a release date. Now that the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are over, networks can finally plan out the remainder of their 2023-2024 TV season. For CBS, the priority includes getting Sheldon and the rest of the Coopers back on the small screen for Young Sheldon season 7 as soon as possible.

Warning! Contains Spoilers For Nightwing #107!

While the Western genre comes with an extensive list of films, many classics within the genre are still enjoyable for modern audiences today. The emergence of the golden age of the Western genre in pop culture is roughly credited to the late 1930s. With such a long-running genre, it's easy to see how the staple tropes and characteristics of the Western might have started to feel repetitive over the years.

In 2023, streaming services and television networks have produced plenty of new content to watch, but, unfortunately, most shows stay relatively hidden from the sight of general audiences. While series like Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher have received lots of exposure thanks to their big-budget marketing, other titles, such as Apple TV+'s Silo, remain in the shadows , despite being innovative masterpieces in their respective genres. For anyone who is struggling to get out of the endless Friends on a loop, it is high time to freshen up the watch list with more amazing shows.

Most movies can be neatly categorized into a single genre, or even two, but there are a rare few that manage to transcend genre thanks to the complexity and creative choices by the director that result in something very different. Genres exist as a helpful way to categorize films and often audiences will find themselves drawn more to some types of film than others. From comedy to horror, or romance to tragedy, so many films follow some sort of template for a genre that clues viewers into a set of tropes or suggests a direction that the movie may follow.

By blocking a controversial Friends season 5 storyline, Matthew Perry saved Chandler's character and the entire show. Since Matthew Perry tragically died on October 28th, those involved in the show have started sharing their experiences with the late actor. Lisa Cash guest-starred on Friends alongside Perry and revealed that Chandler almost cheated on Monica in Friends season 5 during the two-part episode titled "The One In Vegas." This storyline would've occurred when Monica and Chandler traveled to Las Vegas to see Joey and celebrated their anniversary. In the show, Chandler learned on the plane that Monica had lunch with Richard, making him extremely upset and jealous.

Marvel Studios introduced a new team to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 4, but new fan art has given this MCU team a comic-accurate line-up that likely won't be seen in live-action. In recent years, Marvel Studios has teased the formation of several new superhero teams in the MCU, though focus has still been primarily given to the upcoming line-up of the New Avengers for Phase 6 . Nevertheless, teams like the Thunderbolts, as well as unannounced teams like the Young Avengers and the Midnight Sons have been set up, and Phase 4's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuted yet another team, though Marvel Studios missed out on introducing the team's Marvel Comics roster.

Big Brother 25 came to an exciting conclusion during the finale, and there are many memorable moments that stand out. To celebrate its milestone season, Big Brother 25 was a record-breaking 100 days long. It featured many twists and turns that were accidentally unleashed by legends Danielle Reyes, Britney Haynes, and Frankie Grande through the Time Laser. Four multiverses--the BB Comic-Verse, Humili-Verse, Scary-Verse, and Scramble-Verse--took over the game. Also, Survivor legend Cirie Fields was revealed as the 17th houseguest, secretly playing alongside her son, Jared Fields .

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 2, episode 2!

The Big Brother 25 jury members may not have won the game, but they have a lot of praise for each other's gameplay throughout the season. The Big Brother 25 jury will be made up of Cameron Hardin , Cory Wurtenberger , Blue Kim , America Lopez , Cirie Fields , Felicia Cannon , and whichever houseguest is evicted on finale night (either Jag Bains , Bowie Jane , or Matt Klotz ). Reduced to seven members from nine as a nod to earlier seasons of the show, the jury will choose the winner of the $750,000 grand prize on finale night.

Pixar’s Inside Out 2 cast is bringing back plenty of iconic voice actors to reprise their familiar roles, as well as recasting main characters and introducing new ones. After the first Inside Out movie charted the fluctuating emotions of 11-year-old Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) as she struggled to adapt to her parents moving her to a new city, Inside Out 2 's story picks up with a teenage Riley contending with a whole bunch of new emotions. The sequel will introduce new personified feelings as well as bring back fan favorites from the first film.

90 Day: The Last Resort star Angela Deem’s close friendship with a franchise villain has offended her followers. Angela was recently seen in 90 Day: The Last Resort with several other popular couples. Angela sought therapy to fix her marriage woes with Michael Ilesanmi. Angela initially wanted to divorce Michael but tore up her papers in the final episode. The same outcome was not in store for Kalani Faagata and Asuelu Pulaa who’d dealt with far more serious marital issues.

Warning: Spoilers for Captain Marvel (2023) #1 ahead! Captain Marvel is back in the pages of Marvel Comics for an all-new adventure tying her closely to the exploits of her predecessor, Genis-Vell, and the powerful Nega-Bands that are his legacy. Not so coincidentally, trailers seem to suggest that the Nega-Bands will play a major role in the upcoming MCU film The Marvels , and this timely reintroduction of them into the comics all but confirms this theory.

The Family Chantel lead Chantel Everett has a new job, and it's something that she's always wanted. Chantel and Pedro Jimeno's relationship was first introduced during 90 Day Fiancé season 4. The couple was passionately in love with each other and married for six years before they split on The Family Chantel season 4. Chantel and Pedro are facing each other for the first time since the news of the divorce in the newly released season 5. A lot has changed in Chantel’s life since she parted ways from Pedro. She’s bounced back triumphantly from the divorce and is showing off her recent success to her followers.

Star Trek: The Next Generation is one of the reasons Star Trek V: The Final Frontier failed, according to producer Harve Bennett. Directed by William Shatner, Star Trek V was released in June 1989 as the fifth movie starring the cast of Star Trek: The Original Series . Compared to the Leonard Nimoy-directed $109-million-grossing blockbuster Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home , Shatner's Final Frontier earned only $63 million at the box office and was met with poor critical and audience reviews.

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Blue Eye Samurai season 1.

Nicholas Lyndhurst's Alan Cornwall is a key part of Frasier 's reboot, and the character surprisingly ends up being the opposite of the actor's most celebrated role of Only Fools and Horses ' Rodney Trotter. Lyndhurst was a surprising name when the Frasier reboot's cast was first announced, not because of any lack of talent but simply as he lacks name recognition in the United States. However, anyone who wasn't familiar but has been watching Frasier will have quickly realized just how good he is, having establish himself as arguably the best character in the new follow-up to the classic sitcom.

The teaser trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is here, and the movie is returning to the franchise's roots for the first time in over five decades . The last Planet of the Apes movie was 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes , which concluded Caesar's story that began with 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes . Caesar led his species to victory by defeating the Colonel (Woody Harrelson), but the beloved ape succumbed to his battle wounds at the end of the 2017 film. Maurice the orangutan promised Caesar that his son would know the warrior's name, hinting that Caesar's legacy would live on.

Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption franchise includes some of the most highly-praised and definitive RPGs of the 21st century, and many eyes are looking ahead at Red Dead Redemption 3 . Red Dead 's Wild West adventures follow the Van der Linde gang and characters connected to it, spanning more than a decade across the two flagship entries into the series. Now that it's been five years since the release of RDR2 , conversations around a possible third entry into the series are starting to build some serious traction.

Spoilers ahead for both the show and book versions of All the Light We Cannot See, including the endings.

The Gilded Age has put another feather in the cap of HBO. The show, which was created by Downton Abbey 's Julian Fellowes, follows the clash between the various classes in New York City in the late 1800s. The ensemble cast of the show, which premiered season 2 on October 29, includes Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Simon Jones, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski.

The Five Nights at Freddy's movie has divided critics and fans, evidenced by the discrepancy between the film's Rotten Tomatoes scores. The critics Tomatometer currently stands at a rotten 27%, while the audience score is a much more favorable 88% — meaning Five Nights at Freddy's audience score is nearly triple its critic score. Judging by viewer reviews, it's clear fans are excited to see a faithful adaptation of the Five Nights at Freddy's video game, even if critics don't see its merit. And the Five Nights at Freddy's director has already teased a sequel , so there may be more content on the horizon.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire brought together past winners of the Hunger Games for the 75th iteration of the game, which meant the most dangerous set of tributes assembled in history. The Hunger Games sequel takes place during the third Quarter Quell, where past Hunger Games winners victors take part in the annual selection process. This leaves Katniss and Peeta to be thrown back into the arena and fight against some of the most experienced and powerful tributes that the Hunger Games has ever seen.