Here’s All of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor Costumes, Ranked

The MCU is currently thehighest-grossing movie franchise of all time, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. After officially introducingIron Manback in 2008, this long-standing superhero movie series has been weaving a collective story of justice, responsibility, and compassion ever since. We’ve been blown away by the beautifully crafted tales of many heroes, but none strike us quite the way the God of Thunder does. Chris Hemsworth made his MCU debut in 2011 as the titularThor, and he quickly became a crucial player in both The Avengers and the expansion of the MCU as a whole....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Richard Mullins

How Did Harry Potter Have so Much Money at Gringotts?

In 1997, when J.K. Rowling’s first novel introduced the Wizarding World, readers, much likeHarry Potter, were completely captivated by the magic and possibilities that had long been kept secret from Muggles. Fromterrifying mythical creaturesand potions proving to be real to schools teaching young witches and wizards how to harness their magic, it felt like a dream come true for many. Four years later, Rowling would get an even larger fan base as a movie adaptation of her first novel,Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, would hit theaters, and children and adults alike would dive into the mystical world....

August 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Shelby Gutierrez

Is Val Kilmer Jumping Back Into His Old Batman Forever Batsuit for DC Fandome?

Following the confirmation thatBatman Foreverstar Val Kilmer will be featured at DC FanDome, the former Bruce Wayne actor teased putting on the “ol' bat suit” once again. When Kilmer had been reported to be a part of the virtual event this month, speculation began to run rampant online that his involvement may be due to a potential release of aBatman ForeverSchumacher’s Cut. Though he didn’t address the Shumacher’s Cut rumors, Kilmer did confirm his DC FanDome appearance by hinting that he just slip back into the black mask, cape, and cowl....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Jesse Patrick

Jason Momoa Defends the Superhero Genre Against Martin Scorsese's Earlier Criticisms

Jason Momoa, who will next be seen inAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, recently spoke out against the unpopular opinions of Martin Scorsese concerning the flooding of the film market with superhero movies. For over a decade, superhero movies have been both Hollywood and fan favorites year after year. Momoa’s take shines a different kind of light on the genre. Jason Momoasays, “It’s like how people say that music is poppy and this music cool....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Andrew Holmes

Joaquin Phoenix Is So Over Answering Joker Questions: Isn't This Old News?

From now on, it may be best to avoid discussingJokerwith the movie’s headline star. DespiteJoaquin Phoenix winning a Best Actor Golden Globefor his role as Arthur Fleck, and with it now looking like the Academy Award for Best Actor is his to lose, it seems that Phoenix is getting a little tired of answering the same questions regarding his turn as the Clown Prince of Crime. As is usually the case at these glittering events, all of thewinners at the 2020 Golden Globesare interviewed backstage after receiving their award, but Phoenix did not seem very keen on the proceedings....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Thomas Wright

Joker Backlash Is Unwarranted Says Aurora Shooting Victim's Father

Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips have found themselves in the middle of a pretty big controversy over theJokermovie. Family members of the 2012 Aurora shooting victims recently wrote a letter to the studio expressing concerns about Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Arthur Fleck. Some say the movie is too dangerous at this point in time and believe it will motivate others who are in a similar situation as the fictional Fleck to carry out acts of violence....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Allison Grant

Latest Solo Clip Proves Villain Fan Theory Wrong

With just 14 days left untilSolo: A Star Wars Storyhits theaters nationwide, LucasFilm has started releasing new clips from this highly-anticipated adventure, and the latest has shot down a recent fan theory. Among the many mysteries that have yet to be solved, one of the most intriguing is the main villain,Enfys Nest, who remains one of the few characters where the actor playing the role has yet to be confirmed. There was recently a rumor that this villain may be female, and may be another character in disguise, but this clip debunks that theory rather quickly....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Shane Figueroa

Lucasfilm Denies Star Wars Spin-Off Delay Rumors

Yesterday, a new rumor dropped that suggested Lucasfilm was putting all of theirStar Warsspin-off movies on hold indefinitely. These projects included theBoba FettandObi-Wan Kenobi moviesand were reportedly put on hold due to the sluggish box office earnings from [Solo: A Star Wars Story}. However, it appears that those rumors are “inaccurate,” according to a source at Lucasfilm. ABC News spoke to a source at Lucasfilm who said the rumors that they were putting the spin-off movies on hold were untrue....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Leslie Lopez

Mark Hamill Shares Thanksgiving Tribute to Carrie Fisher

Master of social media,Mark Hamilltook a break from trollingStar Warsfans over the Thanksgiving holiday and instead shared some humorous messages along with a heartfelt tribute to the late Carrie Fisher, his on-screen sister. The Luke Skywalker actor shared someStar WarsThanksgiving-themed memes featuring Porgs taking over the holiday as well as Darth Vader cutting a turkey with his Lightsaber and a cornucopia featuring BB-8, among others. Those tweets were all well and good and gave fans some laughs while celebrating, but it was his tribute to Carrie Fisher that really got everybody’s attention....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Kathleen Morgan

Marvel Zombies Shamble Into the MCU in New What If...? Teaser & Posters

Marvel’sWhat If…?has already demonstrated how dark it is willing to take things, and it’s about to get even darker, with new posters teasing the arrival of the undead. While several trailers have already revealed that the Disney+ animated series will feature Marvel Zombies, these posters are our best look yet, giving us a good look at both Captain America and Hawkeye in their ghoulish new form. While Cap looks savagely hungry,Hawkeyelooks like he’s seen some things, with both of the original Avengers displaying the tattered clothing and pale, decaying skin expected of a zombie....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Thomas Lewis

Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette on True Blood, Passes Away at 39

Sad news to report today, especially for fans of HBO’s popular vampire dramaTrue Blood. Actor and one of the main stars of the show Nelsan Ellis haspassed awayat the young age of 39. Reps for the actor have confirmed that Ellis died due to complications from heart failure. Nelsan Ellis was best known for playing the demon-possessed medium Lafayette Reynolds onTrue Blood. HBO addressed the news about theactor’s deathin a statement released this afternoon....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Travis Baker

Nerd Alert: Batman v Superman Meets Toy Story & Boba Fett Lives

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this Force Friday? A fan creates an entertaining Boba Fett fan trailer,Key & Peeleshows you how to storm off of a live interview and an intriguing video shows you various movie characters in the same dance club. But first,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicegets mashed up withToy Story....

August 17, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · Jacqueline Key

Netflix Wants 'The Electric State' to Be a Franchise, Despite the RT Score

Netflix’s latest blockbuster,The Electric State,debuted on June 14, 2025, to a dismal Rotten Tomatoes score. Accumulating a meager 15% on the site’s Tomatometer, the film has been slammed by critics. However,the film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is still ambitiously setting itself up to head into a broader franchise. An adaptation of the 2018 illustrated novel by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag,The Electric Stateis set in an alternate 1990s America where robots have been outlawed....

August 17, 2025 · 5 min · 884 words · Edward Castillo