When Is Last Week Tonight Coming Back in 2021?

Update, Sunday, February14: Consider this your friendly reminder thatLast Week Tonight with John Oliveris finally back for Season 8. The new season kicks off tonight — Sunday, February 14 — withJohn Oliveronce again returning to guide us through These Uncertain Times. The Season 8 premiere will air on HBO at 11 p.m. and then, it will head over to HBO Max the next day. New Season 8 episodes will also follow this release strategy....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Darryl Strickland

Why Marvel's Netflix Series The Defenders Is Worth Another Look

2021 has been quite a bonanza for fans starved of Marvel properties during the pandemic, as Disney+ debuted two Marvel Cinematic Universe spin-offs back-to-back:WandaVisionandThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. But there’s a lull as viewers await the arrival of the third MCU show,Loki, and if June feels too far away, here’s a comic book show to tide you over: Netflix’sThe Defenders. By the time it premiered back in 2017, the four Marvel comic book hero stars ofThe Defendershad each already headlined their own series on Netflix – Matt Murdock/Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), and Danny Rand/Iron First (Finn Jones)....

August 21, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Michael Martinez

With iPhone 16 Out Soon, Should I Repair or Upgrade My iPhone?

Deciding whether to fix or upgrade an iPhone is a common question people ask, especially with the upcoming release of the iPhone 16. With regular use, iPhones may develop issues like a low battery or a cracked screen, and the cost to repair these issues can vary depending on the phone’s age. Getting your damaged phone fixed can restore its functionality at a reasonable cost, but with the new models offering advanced technology and features, upgrading might be worth considering....

August 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1159 words · Julie Roberson

Young Han Solo Movie Officially Adds Woody Harrelson

The cast for the nextStar Warsanthology film is growing.Lucasfilmconfirmed today thatWoody Harrelsonis joining the ensemble of theuntitled Young Han Solo film, following reports last week that theHunger Gamesactor was the top choice to fill a key role of Han Solo’s mentor. Lucasfilm and Disney reportedly wanted a big name for this particular role, and first consideredChristian Balebefore settling on Harrelson. In a statement regarding his casting, directorsPhil LordandChris Millerhad this to say:...

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 342 words · Lawrence Cox

‘Transformers One’ Is About to Roll Past a Small But Significant Global Box Office Milestone

Despite now being in theaters for more than a week and not opening up against any major blockbusters,Transformers Onestill has a long way to go to earn back its reported budget. The film is about to pass $15 million from international markets, which is dwindling by the day.Transformers Onejust recently passed $25 million domestically, which, when paired with its slowly-rising international total, puts the film right in the $40 million worldwide ballpark....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Timothy Miller

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Has Hit Two Major Box Office Milestones

After recently becomingone of the top 20 movies of the year at the domestic box officeand one of the top 20 highest-grossing spin-off movies ever,Venom: The Last Dancejust crossed two more major box office milestones. After a successful Monday to follow up its second full weekend in theaters, the third and final installment in theVenomtrilogy has reached$90 million domesticallyand a whopping$225 million internationallyfor a worldwide total of more than $318 million....

August 21, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Christopher Sandoval

'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune': Vanna White to Return as Host

After the sudden exit of stalwart hostPat Sajakfrom the long-running weekday primetimegame showWheel of Fortune, fans of the series were left wondering whether Sajak’s cohostVanna Whitewas also set to exit the series. However, it looks White will at the very least continue her role in some capacity, as she has just inked a deal to return as host for the spinoff, so to speak,Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. And according to theDeadline report, it looks like White may have gotten a long overdue pay raise as well....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Nancy Woods

'Deadpool 3' Duo Shawn Levy & Ryan Reynolds Team Up For Heist Comedy

After working together onDeadpool 3for the majority of this year,Shawn LevyandRyan Reynoldswill reunite once again for a heist comedy, according toDeadline. The upcoming project, set to be released onNetflix, marks the fourth collaboration between the actor and the filmmaker in recent years.Dana Fox, the screenwriter behindThe Lost City, has been hired to write the new story, which will take its characters on an adventure that will span many countries. Knowing how Levy and Reynolds work together, the world isn’t ready for whatever this group wants to steal, and what they will be willing to do to in order to get what they want....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Laura Meyers

'Doctor Who's New TARDIS Team Teases New Cast for Season 2 and Spin-off Series

From space babies to the Pantheon of Gods,Doctor Who’s new TARDIS team has seen some of the wildest corners of the universe, and this weekend they’ve landed atSan Diego Comic-Confor the first time. Following their packed Hall H panel starsNcuti GatwaandMillie Gibson, along with showrunnerRussell T. Daviesstopped by the Collider Studio for a quick chat about all of the wonderful announcements they shared with fans at SDCC. With one more episode left to air this year,Doctor Whohas entered a new and exciting era that I just can’t get enough of....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1291 words · Lisa Rogers

'Monarch Legacy of Monsters' Family Tree Explained

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’. Monarch: Legacy of Monstersstays true to its name, focusing heavily on a select few that havecontinued Monarch’s missionfrom one generation to the next. While some have engaged with theTitan-centric organizationeagerly, others have fallen into it by happenstance, thanks to the interwoven nature of their family. With the frequency at which the seriesjumps in timeand the breadth of characters from the preceding MonsterVerse films to remember,it can be tricky to keep track of exactly how these characters are related— especially the Randa family....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1294 words · David Clark

'Nyad' Directors and Subject Dive Deep Into Controversial Netflix Film

The new Netflix filmNyad, now in limited theatrical release, has been making some big waves. StarringAnnette BeningandJodie Foster, it tells the story ofDiana Nyadwho claims to have made the unassisted swim from Cuba to Florida in 2013 at the age of 64. As played by Bening, Nyad is a determined force to be reckoned with who won’t be written off by the world. It is the type ofinspiring, crowd-pleasing filmthat could easily garner awards for its cast as well as directorsElizabeth Chai VasarhelyiandJimmy Chinwho previously helmed the acclaimed 2018 documentaryFree Solothough have now made their feature narrative debut....

August 20, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Amy Harris

'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' Director on End-Credits & Shazam's DCU Future

Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Shazam! Fury of the GodsBefore the Greek pantheon came for blood inShazam! Fury of the Gods,Collider’sSteve Weintraubsat down with directorDavid. F. Sandbergto dig into some of those lingering questions audiences might have after the lights came up. Considering the recent DCU acquisition, andthe new directionsJames GunnandPeter Safranwill be taking, a lot of fans are wondering where that leavesZachary Levi’s Shazam. Especially after those end-credits....

August 20, 2025 · 10 min · 2058 words · Lori Hicks

10 Best Movies About Genius, Ranked

Though the term “genius” is commonly used and understood, it’s a little harder todefine in a black-and-white or straightforward manner. Some noteworthy historical figures who displayed high levels of intelligence are considered geniuses by some, but not others. And perhaps someone can be a genius if they’re particularly clever regarding one narrow field, but would others say a level of brilliance across numerous areas of life be needed for one to be a true genius?...

August 20, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Amanda Williams MD