This Comedian Turned Down a Cameo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

We’ve heard a lot about the secret cameos inStar Wars: The Force Awakens, which includeDaniel Craigplaying a mind-controlledStormtrooperandSimon Peggappearing as theJakkualienUnkar Plutt. But this is the first we’ve heard about someone turning down a role in the blockbuster sequel. Sure, the idea that someone would walk away from getting to play a character in theStar Wars universe, no matter how small, sounds almost implausible. But this guy had a very good reason....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 388 words · Brianna Greene

Tuca & Bertie: Why You Should be Watching the Adult Swim Series

Tuca & Bertieis about to release its third season, and if you haven’t gotten into it yet, you should really check it out. Did you ever want towatchBojack Horsemanbut not get bummed out by it?Tuca & Bertie. Did you ever want to entertain your eyes with abstract, psychedelic animation while still experiencing a moving storyline?Tuca & Bertie. Did you ever want the coolest character in your show to be a plant?...

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Kristen Wise

Umbrella Academy Season 3 Blooper Reel Released

During Netflix’s TUDUM 2022 event on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, plenty of exciting content related to the streaming service’s shows was released. However, there was one video that loyal Brellies will want to be sure and clear their schedule in order to watch:The Umbrella Academythird seasonblooper reel. Featuring the main and supporting cast of the super-powered Netflix streaming series, the reel gave fans a chance to laugh along with the Hargreeves siblings as they await the release of the show’s upcoming final season....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Beth Hill

War for the Planet of the Apes Teaser Trailer Brings a Dire Warning

20th Century Fox has just released a New York Comic-Con Digital Billboard forWar for the Planet of the Apesin Times Square! In the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise,Caesarand his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. While we await the first footage, this is the ominous warning Caesar gives on this NYCC exclusive. “You must stop before fighting begins....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Timothy Rodriguez

Warcraft Trailer #2 Has Azeroth on the Brink of War

Last week during Universal Pictures’CinemaConpresentation, the studio unveiled anew trailerforWarcraft, which is shaping up to be one of this summer’s biggest movies when it hits theaters nationwide on June 10. Thankfully, those who weren’t in Las Vegas last week don’t have to wait long to see this footage, with theLegendary Pictures YouTubepage debuting the trailer online. This teaser is chocked full of action-packed scenes that any fan of the beloved video game will surely enjoy....

August 18, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Ricky Haney

Watchmen Featurette Brings a Surprising New Take on the Classic DC Comic

HBO has confirmed theirWatchmenseries will premiere on October 20th. In addition, the network has provided viewers with a new behind-the-scenes look at the massive superhero drama. David Lindelof wants fans of the comic book source material to be get into the show, but he also wanted to create something that stands on its own, meaning potential viewers don’t have to be experts to enjoy it. The new featurette is easily our best look at theWatchmenseries thus far....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jason Peterson

Why Dick Tracy was the Best Ensemble Film of the 1990s

The 90s started with a bang. It’s the year many timeless classics debuted.Goodfellas,Total Recall,Misery, and more heavy hitters flooded movie theaters. But there was one movie that stood out from the rest. With a star-studded cast, vibrant cinematography, and iconic music, Warren Beatty’sDick Tracywas a crime thriller that brought together some of the biggest names in Hollywood to portray multiple iconic characters from the beloved comic strip. Beatty had a particular vision for the characterand was so committed to making this film a hit that he went out of his way to hire the best talent in town....

August 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1325 words · Kyle Griffin

'Atomic Blonde' Director David Leitch Reveals Aggressive New Action Thriller 'Fight'

David Leitch, the former stunt-performer-turned-director of hit action flicks likeAtomic Blonde,Deadpool 2,Bullet Train, andThe Fall Guy, has just landed his next movie. Along with the likes of Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and Sam Hargrave (Extraction), Leitch has been at the forefront of pushing the boundaries of action cinema while also advocating forstunt performers to be recognized at the Oscars.Following on from 2024’sThe Fall Guy, Leitch and the 87North production company have landed their next project, an original action thriller titledFight....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 483 words · Paul Anderson

'Ice Road: Vengeance': Liam Neeson's New Action Thriller Gets Mowed Down by Critics

TakenstarLiam Neesonis back in the driver’s seat for the action thriller sequelIce Road: Vengeance. But it sounds like the Hollywood icon should have left this particular franchise in park. The reviews forIce Road: Vengeancehave now emerged, with the action outing being met with a chilly reception from critics, despite Neeson’s continued success as everyone’s favorite aged action hero. Starting with the hardest hitters, M.N. Miller of FandomWire gaveIce Road: Vengeancejust 2/10 and wonderedwhether the lackluster effortwas part of some sort of elaborate fraternity prank or blackmail....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jacqueline White

'The Last of Us' Star Confirms They Will Have a Smaller Role in Season 3

While fans who playedThe Last of Us Part IIwhen it was first released in 2020 weren’t surprised by the ending ofThe Last of UsSeason 2 finale, there are plenty of viewers who were taken aback by the change of time and perspective following a harsh cut to black. Throughout most of Season 2, after Episode 2, Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) essentially disappeared from the series, finally appearing in the finale. Now, shifting back to Ellie’s first day in Seattle from Abby’s perspective will likely mean that Ramsey will be stepping down from the spotlight....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Andrew King

25 Classic NES Games Based on Horror and Sci-Fi Movies

It was morning in America again. The ‘80s and early ’90s, Reagan and Bush, cut-off shorts,video stores, bicycles, horror movies galore, and Nintendo. Our parents had to be reminded by the television;it’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are?We were on Elm Street, watchingFreddy Krueger slam dunk a girl’s face into a televisionscreen. And any Friday night, you could pick up a pizza and rent some games, and thanks to the deus ex machina, theNintendo Entertainment System, you could experience defeat at the hands or teeth of Jason Voorhees or Bruce (the great white inJaws) again and again, because you certainly were not going to win – ever....

August 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3295 words · Molly Thomas

A Bunch of Batman Movie Villains Are Getting the Funko Pop! Treatment

Some ofDC’s greatest villains from Batman’s rogues galleryare getting the Funko Pop treatment as revealed by Funko at the 2020 London Toy Fair. This includes supervillains from a variety ofBatmanmovies and even a 10-inch Super Sized Pop of one of the most popular iterations of the Joker. Officially revealed at the event, sneak peek images of all of the upcoming Pop figures were also shared on Funko CEO Brian Mariotti’s Twitter account....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Brittany Thomas

Aaron Pierre Is Joining Lanterns but He Has Already Been a DC Character

Quick Links After much speculation,Aaron Pierrehas been cast as the Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s upcomingLanternsseries. Due to his role inJustice LeagueandJustice League Unlimited, John Stewart is likely the most famous Green Lantern among a generation of fans and the general public. When the shortlist was revealed to be between Pierre andIf Beale Street Could Talkstar Stephan James, Pierre seemed to have immediate fan support following his role in the hit Netflix original filmRebel Ridge....

August 17, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Christopher Smith