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Fans of the long-standing franchise are patiently awaiting drops of news about not only the next  Mortal Kombat video game but the sequel to the film, too. It is one of the most beloved gaming properties ever, and that is in large part down to its roster of characters, many of whom have the potential to be excellent on the big screen and many of whom have been ranked by fans on Ranker . While some seriously adored characters miss out on Ranker users' top ten, such as Johnny Cage and Shao Khan, that is a testament to the quality of characters provided by the games, the ranking of whom would be difficult for anyone. 10 Kung Lao Member of the White Lotus and descendant of the Great Kung Lao, Kung Lao has been a mainstay in the  Mortal Kombat franchise since his debut back in  Mortal Kombat II . RELATED: 10 Video Games That Redeemed Hated Characters Perhaps best known for his iconic razor-sharp hat and his relationship with Liu Kang, Kung Lao is a fantastic char...

This Is Us   star reveals how difficult it was that he didn't have the opportunity to film with most of the main cast of the NBC drama series. Back when  This Is Us premiered in 2016, fans were treated to a plot twist right off the bat: the episode, which followed four different people on their 30th birthday, took place in two different timelines. Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia) and his wife Rebecca (Mandy Moore) were revealed to be the parents of the other three characters, who later became known as the Big Three: Randall (Sterling K. Brown), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and Kevin (Justin Hartley) . Early on,  This Is Us established one of its biggest tragic plot developments: Ventimiglia's character was not present in the current timeline because his character died when the Big Three were young. Although the exact nature of his death was not revealed for some time, it was clear he did not live to see his children grow to adulthood. This meant that, while Ventimiglia wa...

Although Mad Max: Fury Road unavoidably lost one of the visual elements that give the franchise its distinctive look, the upcoming prequel spinoff Furiosa will be able to rectify this issue. 2015’s long-awaited Mad Max: Fury Roa d turned out to be well worth the 30-year wait between movies when the sequel arrived in theaters in 2015. A propulsive and intense action movie, Mad Max: Fury Road was an effective distillation of everything that made the franchise so popular and even proved successful enough to prompt a spinoff movie in the form of 2024’s upcoming Furiosa prequel. However, not everything about Mad Max: Fury Road was a success. The movie’s production was infamously mired with countless complications, including unexpected rainfall destroying the arid landscapes of the shoot’s original planned location. As a result, Mad Max: Fury Road  was shot in Namibia , which cost the franchise its recognizable Australian locales. Related:  How Happy...

Season 4 of  The Circle   came to a close this week with a joyous season finale, which was full of iconic friendships and a deserving winner that fans are thrilled for. This season was truly a lovely one that was complete with The Spice Girls, contestants catfishing as their parents, and so much more. Fans of reality TV love to take to the internet to create memes for other fans to enjoy, and it makes this type of show even more fun to enjoy in real-time. Although fans might be sad that there are no new episodes, they might be able to comfort themselves in these memes In an absolutely hysterical "brain fart" moment, Alex, who is normally so strategic, is absolutely stuck. While panicking after a tricky golf question Bru posed, his brain seemed to stop working momentarily. Related:  10 Best Twitter Reactions To The Circle Season 4 Finale While scrambling to type a message and be quick, he begins typing a response that just says "my dad is huge." Then he stared ...

Clone troopers are returning to a live-action Star Wars property once more in Andor , but the series can do something that neither George Lucas nor The Book of Boba Fett did. Clone troopers, since their introduction in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones , have been portrayed via CGI, with no official physical clone armor props in existence. With at least a brief role in the upcoming Andor , the Star Wars franchise can finally depict clone troopers with practical suits of armor. Clone troopers were introduced in Attack of the Clones as the predecessors of the iconic (and villainous) Imperial stormtroopers, showing how much the Republic was becoming like the Empire by the start of the Clone Wars. Despite their ominous introduction and mass murder of the Jedi during Order 66, Legends and canon non-movie material made sure to emphasize the essential humanity and goodness of the clone troopers as well as explain their betrayal of the Jedi was compelled through brainwashing. ...

Iron Fist  season 2 set up the possibility of a new Iron Fist in the form of Colleen Wing. It was a season centered around choice – who chose to wield the Fist and why. The season fixed the problems of what many considered Marvel Netflix's worst show and raised the stakes dramatically for the third season that never came. Throughout his run, Danny Rand (Finn Jones) struggled with the power bestowed upon him, and his conflict with his brother Davos taught him that he was not ready to continue wielding the power of the Fist. When Davos successfully gained this power through an elaborate and complicated ritual, it seemed as though all might be lost. For this reason, Danny transferred the power over to Colleen Wing (Jessica Henwick), a long-time ally and soldier of the Hand, in the season finale. Fans were overjoyed to see Wing assume the Fist, as her arc with Misty Knight was considered one of the best parts of the show. Her skills as a warrior had already been proven, but it was h...

Downton Abbey: A New Era  has landed, proving itself to be a fitting continuation of the Crawley family story. Written by series creator Julian Fellowes and directed by Simon Curtis,  Downton Abbey: A New Era takes the Crawley family into new territory - literally - as they visit the south of France. Featuring much of the original cast, the sequel to 2019's  Downton Abbey   film exudes the same charm and wit that made the franchise so beloved in the first place. Just as  Downton Abbey: A New Era marks the return of Fellowes and the series' cast, the new film features the return of longtime series composer John Lunn. Lunn has previously won two Emmy awards for his work on the series, and the lush musical landscape he has created is larger and richer than ever. Related:  How Downton Abbey 3 Can Really Be About A New Era Lunn spoke with  Screen Rant about the musical opportunities presented by the film, reuniting with director Simon...