Who Is Giancarlo Esposito’s 'Captain America: Brave New World' Character?

The first official trailer forCaptain America: Brave New Worldfinds Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) embroiled in a mysterious conspiracy; it also features plenty of appearances fromHarrison Fordas President Thaddeus Ross, and Ross’s alter ego, the Red Hulk. But there’s another major question on everyone’s lips: Who isGiancarlo Espositoplaying? Esposito joinedBrave New Worldfollowing a round of reshoots, and the trailer features him wielding a number of weapons with an icy-cold stare.Fan theories are running wild, but Esposito has claimed that no one’s correctly guessed who his character is....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Tina Perez

Will There Be a 'Dracula Untold 2'?

While it seems like audiences are inundated with a new incarnation of Spider-Manor Batmannearly every year, there have been countless depictions ofBram Stoker’s iconic gothic vampireDraculaon the big screen. There are certainly quite a few genuine classics of the horror genre that have featured the character;F.W. Murnau’s 1922 masterworkNosferatuis an essential piece of the German Expressionist movement, Universal’s 1931 filmDraculaintroduced a version of the Count (played in a legendary performance byBela Lugosi), 1958’sThe Horror of DraculaintroducedChristopher Lee’s legendary depiction of the character,Werner Herzog’s 1979 remakeNosferatu the Vampyrewas just as horrifying as the original, andFrancis Ford Coppola’s 1992 epicBram Stoker’s Draculaintroduced analyzed sexual frustration and heartbreak....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1103 words · Drew Bauer

Yellowjackets Finale: Melanie Lynskey on How The Jackie Reveal Impacts Shauna

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers through the Season 1 finale of Yellowjackets.]We got our answer to one ofYellowjacketsSeason 1’s most burning questions; what happened to Jackie (Ella Purnell)? In Episode 10, “Sic Transit Gloria Mundi,” Jackie refuses to give thanks for the bear they’re eating and snaps at the rest of the team for what happened during the party in Episode 9, “Doomcoming.” The moment turns into a heated and deeply personal argument between Jackie and Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), one their relationship will never recover from....

August 13, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Sydney Little

“I Found Out Really Unconventionally”: ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Reveals the Surprising Way She Learned of Her Casting

Over four decades after starring in this Western favorite,Little House on the Prairie,Melissa Gilbertis opening up about how she found out she landed the gig.Based on the popular book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the drama centered on the Ingalls family, who lived on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, from the 1870s to the 1890s. Making up the beloved family were Charles, Caroline, Laura, Mary, and Carrie Ingalls, respectively portrayed byMichael Landon,Karen Grassle, Gilbert,Melissa Sue Anderson, and twinsLindsay and Sydney Greenbush....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Shawn Lewis

"Our Weird Talking Animal": 'One Piece' Creator Teases Tony Tony Chopper's Arrival in Season 2

After a long wait, fans of theOne Piecelive-actionseries finally got some news about the series' highly expected return. Unfortunately, the wait for new episodes will be longer than we anticipated. The good news is, we finally got a glimpse of the new season — and of one character in particular:Tony Tony Chopper, who will be voiced byMikaela Hoover(Superman). On the heels of the announcement, franchise creatorEiichiro Odatook to social media to celebrate the new Straw Hat crew member’s arrival through an excited post....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Anne Nelson

'Beacon 23’ Trailer — Lena Headey Takes to the Stars

MGM+ has just dropped the first trailer forBeacon 23, a thrilling new sci-fi seriesstarringLena HeadeyandStephan James, based on the writings ofHugh Howey.The global series premiere is scheduled to debut on Sunday, November 12 on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. EST/PST with the first two of eight episodes. The show was originally planned to air on Spectrum and, later, AMC, before being picked up by MGM+ last month. Based on the book of the same name byHowey— the author behindApple TV+’s stunning success, the acclaimedSilo—Beacon 23follows Halan and Aster as they find themselves trapped at the end of the known universe as beacon keepers....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Aaron Bradshaw

'Countdown's Most Recent Episode Proves That These Two Characters Need To Come Clean About Their Biggest Secrets

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 5 of ‘Countdown’ Although critics have come down hard on the Prime Video originalCountdownperRotten Tomatoes, the show is still astreaming success thanks to viewerswho want to see Los Angeles saved from a nuclear meltdown. But as the task force fights tooth-and-nail to take down the mysterious Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), some of them wrestle with the secrets that ought to be brought to light....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Michael Ross

'Emily in Paris' Season 4 — Ashley Park Returns After Major Health Scare

Ashley Park, one of the stars of the hit Netflix seriesEmily in Paris,shared an encouraging health update after a major scare.The actress contracted tonsilitis last week which, to quote a social media post from her, “spiraled into critical septic shock” and left her in hospital requiring urgent care.Thankfully, however, Park has since shared a new update informing fans of her return towork on the set of the seriesand confirming she is ready to get started again in her role as Mindy Chen....

August 12, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Sean Walker

10 Best Bromantic Comedies, From 'Hot Fuzz' To 'The Hangover'

While the journey to everlasting love can sometimes be an enjoyable one, sometimes the tale of true friendship is more impactful, or sometimes you just want to see dudes being dudes and bros being bros. Though the concept of bromance has only been referenced in recent decades, the idea of a “bromantic comedy” has existed for longer. RELATED:The 10 Best (& Funniest) TV Bromances, Ranked With movies centered around male friendship likeDinerandWayne’s Worldsucceeding at the box office, the inspiration for the bromantic comedy was born....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1171 words · Michael Ellis

10 Best Morally Grey Anime Characters, Ranked

Animehas a unique way of creating and developing characters, making them more dramatic to fit in with the creative environment of the medium. Riveting figures are at the center stage of every show, whether character-focused stories likeNeon Genesis Evangelionor plot-centric stories likeSteins;Gate. However, anime has had no problem creating some of the best morally grey characters. Morally grey characters and anti-heroes often fall within the same category: they aren’t entirely good or bad, meaning they could aim for justice but get it through extreme means....

August 12, 2025 · 8 min · 1535 words · William Henderson

10 Great Movies Recommended by Andrew Garfield

Like most good actors,Andrew Garfieldis a cinephile and has recommended many movies over the years. Just last week, he made a trip downto the Criterion Closet, where he picked out a few more of his favorites.His recommendations are not only solid picks but offera glimpse into his diverse cinematic interests, as well as the influences thatshaped him as a performer. They’re an eclectic mix, including classic documentaries, dark comedies, British social dramas, and dystopian sci-fi....

August 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1774 words · Lisa Lawson

Apple Reveals iOS 18 Usage Data Showing Very Rapid Adoption

Apple has released new data on iOS 18 adoption rates, revealing strong uptake among iPhone users.The latest figures show that 76% of iPhones introduced in the last four years are now running iOS 18.This adoption rate closely mirrors that of iOS 17 at a similar point last year, indicating consistent user interest in Apple’s latest mobile operating system. The data also provides insights into the broader iOS landscape. Among allcompatible iPhones, iOS 18 is installed on 68% of devices....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1394 words · Cynthia Silva

Assembly Cut Explained: Why There's No 4-Hour Black Panther Cut

A fairly new trend in movie news has arisen, and it has to do with so-called “extended cuts” of highly anticipated movies. Rumors swirl about a four-hour early cut ofBlack Panther, or a four-hour early cut ofBlade Runner 2049, and fans start clamoring to see the full vision of the director instead of the theatrically released, edited version. But there’s a major difference between a “first cut” and an “assembly cut,” and it’s night and day....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 996 words · Jessica Cross