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Famed novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs is responsible for some of the most iconic tales in science fiction. From the depths of the hollow Earth to the farthest reaches of space, Burroughs has entranced readers sinceAll-Story Magazinebegan serially releasingA Princess of Marsin 1912. Among his most beloved characters, though, is one more grounded in reality. Again debuting inAll-Story Magazinein 1912,Tarzan of the Apesfollowed the life of a feral boy taken in by Mangani apes and raised as one of them until the boy grew older and came face-to-face with civilization in the form of a young American woman named Jane....

Canadian-bornMartin Shortbegan working in the arts in Toronto, Ontario. Short originally had planned to become a social worker, but after he landed a role in a 1972 production ofGodspell,he decided to pursue acting. Shortly thereafter, he joined the cast ofSecond City Televisionand, later still,Saturday Night Live.After his stint as a cast member onSNL,Short starred inThree Amigos!alongside fellow comedians, Steve Martin and Chevy Chase. While well known for his film and tv work, Martin Short is also an accomplished stage actor....

After the incredible year the genre had in 2022, it is safe to say thathorroris going through its own renaissance. Horror has always been a divisive genre. Fans of the genre are extremely devoted while critics and award shows rarely ever give these films the recognition they deserve. However, the genre has been going through a period of reinvention that has restored some of the best aspects of horror films while improving on others....

Pedro Pascalis the “It” guy of the moment. He was famously cast as Oberyn Martell in the hit TV series,Game of Thrones.Pascal’s appearance was brief in the grand scheme ofthe show,but it left an impression on audiences and studios alike. His performance catapulted him to super stardom. Pascal is now the star of Disney+‘sThe Mandalorianand HBO’sThe Last of Usand will play Mister Fantastic in Marvel’s forthcoming film,Fantastic Four: First Steps....

Following the newAnt-Man posterthat debuted last week,Marvelhas released twelve new photos from their highly-anticipated superhero adventure. These photos give us our first look atDavid Dastmalchian’s Kurt, along withPaul Ruddas Scott Lang,Michael Douglasas Hank Pym,Evangeline Lillyas Janet Van Dyne andCorey Stollas Darren Cross, a.k.a. Yellowjacket.Ant-Manhits theaters on July 17, bringing Phase Two to a close before Phase Three begins next year withCaptain America: Civil War. The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’Ant-Man....

Detective stories havelong been a staple of the entertainment industry. From thecozy novels of Agatha Christieto recent police procedurals demonstrating the latest in cutting-edge technology, there’s something immensely rewarding about witnessing the pieces of a complex puzzle intricately fitting together to uncover “whodunit.” 2024 has been a particularly exciting year for the genre, especially in television. From returning favorites likeOnly Murders in The BuildingandTrue Detectiveto brand new mysteries to solve in the likes ofLudwigandDeath and Other Details, detective shows have been the go-to choice for millions of viewers across the globe....

Production onSon of Shafthas officially begun and to celebrate, Isaac Hayes' son posted a picture of himself along with Richard Roundtree, Samuel L. Jackson, andJessie Usher. The new Shaft project has been in development for years now, but it was revealed last year that Tim Story was set to direct the project and was followed by the announcement that Roundtree, Jackson, were both returning to the movie. Jessie T. Usher is the newcomer to the series and he is set to play the titular role....

Last month, a report surfaced claiming producerJames Cameronand directorRobert Rodriguezwere eyeing four actresses for their long-awaited adaptationAlita: Battle Angel. The four candidates wereZendaya Coleman(Spider-Man: Homecoming),Bella Thorne(The DUFF),Maika Monroe(Independence Day: Resurgence) andRosa Salazar(The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials). Today, we have word that the director and producer have decided on their leading lady, withRosa Salazarreportedly winning the role. Previously, sources claimed thatZendaya Colemanmay be the front runner. But that initial report also revealed the actress may have scheduling complications with her hit Disney Channel TV series,K....

AsAshley Juddtells it, she is lucky to be alive. She suffered a near-fatale injury in the rainforest. And now she is thanking the Congolese people who rescued her, and helped mend a leg that was broken in four places. The actress has shared a number of images from the incident on Instagram, along with news of what exactly happened to her in the Congo. “Friends. Without my Congolese brothers and sisters, my internal bleeding would have likely killed me, and I would have lost my leg....

We have some brand new details regarding Disney’s upcoming Marvel-themed park expansion. As of today, Disney’s D23 Expo is up and running, so we’ll be getting a wealth of information covering every corner of the Mouse House empire. To start things off, we’ve learned a little bit about theMarvelland coming to California Adventure and Disneyland Paris. The Marvel expansion will be namedAvengersCampus. Construction is already underway on the expansion at California Adventure, which was revealed back in June....

Hawkeyeis the latest addition to the roster of MCU TV shows, following a rather dark and aging Clint Barton who takes in the young and talented archer Kate Bishop under its wing. Although the series takes place two years after the events ofAvengers: Endgame,it features some iconic scenes from the earlier movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, fans onReddithave recently pointed out a major continuity error during theAvengersflashback sequence inHawkeye....

Chinese-American actress Anna May Wongset Hollywood ablazewith her status as one of America’s top actresses and willsoon grace quartersin the United States — but her story is not without tragedy. Born Wong Liu-Tsong in Los Angeles, California, she was a third-generation Taishanese-American who dreamed of becoming an actress after discovering the magic of cinema at a Nickelodeon theater. When Wong was 17 years old, she landed her first leading role in the 1922 silent filmThe Toll of the Sea....

Seth Rogen, now internationally known as one of Hollywood’s finest comedic actors,started as a stand-up comedianbefore acting in the TV showsFreaks and GeeksandUndeclaredand taking on smaller roles inDonnie DarkoandAnchorman:The Legend of Ron Burgandy. He also cut his teeth as a writer on Sacha Baron Cohen’s infamousDa Ali G Show. Rogen then appeared in a supporting role indirector Judd Apatow’s mega hitThe 40-Year-Old Virginand later in a starring role inKnocked Up....