Tim Burton Refused A Streaming-Only Release For Beetlejuice 2, And It Cost The Movie $48M

Beetlejuice Beetlejuicewas originally going to be a streaming exclusive with a larger budget, until director Tim Burton stepped in.Serving as a follow-up to his 1988 cult classic, the sequel follows three generations of the Deetz family as they return to Winter River and accidentally open a portal to the Afterlife.Beetlejuice Beetlejuicefeatures the return of several actorsfrom the original film, including Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and has been a big hit in theaters since its release earlier this month....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Sheila Mcdonald

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 08, 2025 (Puzzle #436)

Quick Links Today’sConnectionspuzzle has quite an assortment of different words, and this always makes the puzzle harder to solve. However, some clues can make this a little easier if you know what to look for. Below we have a plethora of hints to help you solve today’s puzzle. If you likeConnections, check out theNYTSpelling Beepuzzlethat allows you to make words out of very cute honeycombs. This will test your knowledge of the dictionary, as you have tocome up with words of a certain length as opposed to shorter words....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 648 words · Ryan Buchanan

Toy Story 3: How Woody's Bittersweet "So Long, Partner" Scene Became A Hilarious Meme

Summary “So long, partner”, a line fromToy Story 3, may go down as one of the greatest quotes in Pixar movies, particularly if it keeps making a resurgence in meme format.Toy Story 3, likeToy Story 2before it, was not expected when it came out in 2010. At that point, there hadonly been one Pixar sequel, and that wasToy Story 2, so when a third film was announced it was a much-appreciated surprise....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Christina Dixon

Welcome To Plathville's Moriah Should Never Have Been Cast (I Believe Fame Has Been Hard On The Emotional Reality Star)

Moriah Plath’s role onWelcome to Plathvillehas fascinated viewers, but her continued presence on the show may not be in her best interest. As a sensitive and thoughtful individual, Moriah has faced extreme emotional struggles that have played out publicly, leaving her vulnerable to elevated stress. With her mental health at stake, it’s worth questioning whether remaining in the reality TV spotlight is genuinely the best path forward for her. WhileWelcome to Plathvillehas given Moriah a platform to share her journey and artistic pursuits, the emotional toll has been significant....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Abigail Smith

Who Is Below Deck Mediterranean Season 9's Charter Guest Pamela Duke? (Learn About Her Jewelry & More)

Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9 has welcomed some fascinating charter guests, and most recently hadPamela Duke and her party aboard Mustique leaving many wondering about the jewelry designer.Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9has been a whirlwind throughout the season, but many of the charter guests have been manageable for the crew. While there were groups of charter guests early in the season who were more difficult for the Mustique’s crew to manage, things haven’t been easy regardless of the charter guests aboard the superyacht....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 900 words · Amber Francis

Why Blue Bloods Ends With Frank Reagan Without Romantic Partner Explained By Showrunner

Warning! SPOILERS ahead for the Blue Bloods series finale.AfterBlue Bloods' finale, there is one last storyline that the show never took the chance to explore. Led by Donnie Wahlberg (Danny), Tom Selleck (Frank), and a wide array of other stars, the show ran for 14 seasons before it ended due to an excessive budget. While viewers have beencampaigning for another season ofBlue Bloods, the show’s final episode aired on December 13 and saw the end of the Reagan family story....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Anthony White

Why Eurydice Wants To Leave Orpheus In Kaos

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s Kaos. By making Riddy unhappy in the relationship and ready to leave Orpheus, Netflix’sKaosmakes the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice tragic and impactful in an entirely different way.Kaosweaves together numerous Greek myths, including the minotaur, Caeneus, Dionysus, Hades and Persephone’s relationship, Zeus' affairs, Ariadne, and Orpheus and Eurydice’s relationship. Eurydice and Orpheus, the classic mythologycharacters inKaos, are central to the plot. Eurydice – called Riddy – is one of the humans withZeus' prophecy inKaos....

June 28, 2025 · 5 min · 870 words · Jose Phillips

Why HBO Canceled The Franchise After Just 1 Season

The following contains spoilers for The Franchise, now streaming on MaxThe Franchisehas been canceled by HBO after 1 season, and there are some pretty clear reasons why. Debuting in 2024,The Franchiseparodied superhero franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Extended Universe by focusing on the chaotic production of an in-universe superhero movie series. The latest entry in the titular franchise,Tecto: Eye of the Stormproved to be a breeding ground for bizarre creative compromises, constantly conflicting egos, and occasional filmmaking....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1246 words · Nathan Robertson

Why Russell Crowe Passed On Playing Johnny Cash In Walk The Line

Before the recent surge in biopic productions was the Johnny Cash-centricWalk The Line, which Russell Crowe passed up on. Created by James Mangold in 2005, the film saw Joaquin Phoenix as the music legend.Walk The Lineis remarkably accuratethanks to Cash’s son, who worked on the film as an executive producer and tackled his lifelong relationship with June Carter, not to mention his troubles with addiction. Consideredone of the greatest biopics of all time,Walk The Linewas unafraid to focus on the tragedy in the musician’s life....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 627 words · Richard King

Yellowstone’s Season 5 Finale Teased By Kayce Star: “Perfect Ending… For Every Character”

Kayce actor Luke Grimes callsYellowstoneseason 5, part 2’s finale “perfect.” After an extended mid-season hiatus, the flagship series ofTaylor Sheridan’s TV universeis all geared up for its last few episodes. WithKevin Costner’s John Dutton III now out of the picture, with no chance of returning, the focus ofYellowstoneseason 5, part 2 shifts towards his kids, particularly the brewing feud between Beth and Jamie. That said, Kayce’s arc also needs attention, especially after Grimes' latest comment on what lies ahead for him and his siblings in the famed Montana ranch....

June 28, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Anthony Lynch

“We Solved The Whole Misogyny Fascism Thing”: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Ending Winkingly Addressed By Bradley Whitford

Bradley Whitford, who portrays Commander Lawrence inThe Handmaid’s Tale,recently offered a humorous tease on the hit Hulu series' upcoming sixth and final season. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel,Whitford’s Commander Lawrence is a founding member of Gilead, but he’s frequently undermined the totalitarian regime by working with June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss). At the end of season 5, Lawrence introduced a plan to reopen the country’s borders, particularly to banished traitors and runaway handmaidens....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Jason Rogers

10 Best Weapons In Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

Arguably one of the best zombie games,Dead Risingwas originally released in 2006. It has been long overdue for an overhaul, and fans of the original game finally got it withDead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Fans of the original Dead Rising will experience new graphics not only when it comes to characters and environments, but also when it comes to weapons as they play the game as Frank West. Weapons are a must in this action-packed zombie game, but not all weapons will be equally effective....

June 27, 2025 · 10 min · 1993 words · Dale Barton

10 Big-Budget Action Movies Where The Plot Was Just Silly

Actionmovies often have some of the biggest budgets in cinema, and many of the most popular and well-funded have storylines that are considered a little outlandish. However, having a silly plot doesn’t mean that a film can’t be good or even critically acclaimed. The action genre has aged well and has become an important part of cinema because movies within the genre are often less self-serious than their dramatic counterparts. Whenfilmmakers prove themselves and have shown that their projects connect with viewers, they’ll often be rewarded with larger budgetsthat allow them to experiment and push boundaries....

June 27, 2025 · 13 min · 2723 words · Taylor Lang