Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis are among 12 stars cast in Paramount’s long-awaited adaptation of a best-sellingfantasybook. No discussion of fantasy adaptations in film is complete without mention of Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy, which is considered one of the greatest and most influential trilogies ever made and a touchstone for fantasy adaptations. Case in point, Jackson’s subsequentHobbittrilogy was a financial success, but paled in comparison to his original trilogy....

The X-Filesstar David Duchovny ruminates on his on-set tensions with co-star Gillian Anderson. The pair rose to global fame playing FBI agents Mulder and Scully in Chris Carter’s cult science-fiction series. The duo both won Golden Globes for their performances on the show, which has been widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential TV series of all-time. The show ended its initial run with season 9 in 2002, before both stars returned forThe X-Filesseasons 10and 11 in 2016 and 2018, respectively....

David Fincher’s $87 million crime movie based on a true story is pretty accurate, but an expert has called out one mistake made during a particular part. Fincher is known for creating a number of engaging crime thrillers, with plenty of memorable moments throughout his career. Theending of 1995’sSe7en, his first crime film, has become a classic part of cinematic history, informing many of the other works he’s made since.This includes his 2014 adaptation ofGone Girl, as well as his most recent film,The Killer, following a hitman after a job gone wrong....

Warning! Major spoilers ahead for the Alien: Romulus ending. Summary Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Alvarez addresses the film’s ending and the final Xenomorph form that caused some pushback from Disney. Taking place between the first two installments in theAlienfranchise, Alvarez’s new film follows Cailee Spaeny’s Rain and her young companions as they face off against a Xenomorph aboard an abandoned space station. Although there’s plenty of Xenomorph action throughout the film, theAlien: Romulusendingkicks things into high gear by featuring Isabela Merced’s character, Kay, giving birth to a terrifying new alien form known only as the Offspring....

Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Don’t Move!As the movie finally arrives on Netflix,Don’t Move’s stars, directors and producer Sam Raimi unpack Iris' final “Thank you” and what it really means. Directed by Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, the Netflix thrillerDon’t Movestars Kelsey Asbillein the lead role of a grieving mother, Iris, who runs into a serial killer, Richard (Finn Wittrock), in the forest while seeking solace, in which he injects her with a paralytic drug to immobilize her....

For more than two decades, theYu-Gi-Oh!Anime franchise has given fans a plethora of amazing shows to enjoy. Each entry in the series has distinguished itself by introducing unique characters, mechanics, and stories. While some topics are indeed shared, they often do not prevent the plot of a new show from shining, which has kept the franchise engaging since the beginning. Yet, there is a trope that has been utilized by almost every anime, one that could be considered the darkest of them all....

Jedi who fall to the dark side are among the most dangerous Sith inStar Wars—and there’s a reason for that.Star Wars’most powerful Sithcomprise a mix of Jedi who fell to the dark side of the Force and Sith Lords who were only ever on the dark side. There’s no question that many Sith who were never Jedi are still formidable, such as Palpatine. By nature of being raised in the Jedi Temple and learning the way of the Jedi before turning to the dark side, though, the Sith who are fallen Jedi pose quite the threat....

Summary Contains spoilers for Uncanny X-Men (2024) #1!As a new team ofX-Menlook for their place in the world,Gambithas once again proven just how valuable he is to the team with one of his most impressive feats ever. Gambit isn’t a leader, but he’s got a unique set of skills that makes him perfect on different X-Men teams. InUncanny X-Men (2024)#1 by Gail Simone, David Marquez, Matthew Wilson and Clayton Cowles, Gambit proves once again that he’s invaluable to the X-Men by defeating the “God of Dragons” with not just his mutant powers, but his skills as a thief....

Summary WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #3!The sequel to DC’s critically acclaimedElseworldsseries,Gotham by Gaslight, has introducedGreen LanternAlan Scott, giving the Emerald Knight a steampunk redesign that redefines his flight powers and perfectly suits the 19th-century alternate universe. The issue also hints at a significant upgrade for Scott, potentially making him the most sought-after and powerful figure in this Victorian-eraElseworlds. It’s highly likely that the Ring of Jong Li will eventually come into Alan Scott’s possession, transforming him from a balloonist into a genuine Green Lantern....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for High Potential episode 9, “The RAMs"High Potentialhas proven Kaitlin Olson’s incredible talent as Morgan Gillory, but showing less of her actually made the show better. Morgan, the titular“High Potential Intellectual,”is a mother of three with a high IQ and compulsive need for answers. She joins the Major Crimes Division of the LAPD to consult on cases and use her fine attention to detail to pick up clues that might’ve gone unseen....

PlayStation’s plans for ongoing live service video games connected to some of its most popular single-player IP hit another roadblock as the long-rumoredHorizon Zero Dawnmassively multiplier online game is in trouble. Korean publisher NCSOFT was allegedly attached to the project, but as the company deals with financial struggles, some of its planned games have landed on the chopping block. Last year, NCSOFT and Sony announced a strategic partnership to help PlayStation “expand beyond console” to PC and mobile....

Dragon Ball Zhad a legendary run with countless unforgettable villains and moments throughout the series. However, if there’s only one saga that stands out above the rest, it has to be the Cell Saga. With impressive transformations, high-stakes battles, character growth, and its underlying themes of power and sacrifice, it’sthe perfect encapsulation of what makesDragon Ballso great. While other sagas like Frieza’s or Buu’s have great moments of their own, there’s a reason the Cell Saga continues to stand out decades after its release....

Warning: Spoilers ahead forFuturamaseason 12, episode 5, “One is Silicon and the Other Gold.“Futuramaseason 12, episode 5, “One is Silicon and the Other Gold,” places one of my favorite characters a little more in the limelight than usual, and I’m so happy to see more of him beyond the occasional one-liner. The figure in question is, in my opinion, one of thebest supporting characters inFuturama. He’s long been a part of the show, and his role has largely been the same throughout....