Warning! SPOILERS about Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage episode 1 ahead. One character inGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagewas firmly set up as a villain in the series premiere, and their story has the potential to have the best character development in theBing Bang TheoryandYoung Sheldonuniverses. TheBig Bang Theoryfranchise didn’t establish many villains over the years. In particular,The Big Bang Theoryhad antagonists for Sheldon in the form of Wil Wheaton, Barry Kripke, or Leslie Winkle, but they were often only nuisancesfor Sheldon and nothing more serious, to the point that Wheaton and Kripke were even part of Sheldon and Amy’s wedding....

Gladiator 2is the continuation of the beloved original from 2000, directed once again by Ridley Scott. The excitement for the film is already palpable, with multiple trailers already showcasingGladiator 2’s stacked cast, seemingly at their best, and an intriguing plot centered around the legacy of the original film’s hero. So far, the stage is set forGladiator 2to become a big box office hit, but, despite how solid the film is looking in the lead-up to release, it has already sparked some controversy when it comes to the historical accuracy of the project....

Gladiator IIstar Paul Mescal reveals the first time he watchedGladiatorand shared his father’s reaction to the news of his casting. In Ridley Scott’s highly-anticipated sequel Mescal plays a grown-up Lucius, son of Lucilla (Connie Neilson) and Maximus (Russel Crowe), and nephew of Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). The sequel will follow Lucius under fascist Roman rule as he’s forced to enter the Colosseum in a vengeful state like his father.Gladiator IIis set to releaseon November 22 and also stars Denzel Washington as Macrinus, an opportunistic arms dealer, and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius, a fearsome Roman general....

The 82nd Golden Globestook place on January 5, where stars gathered to honor some of the most exciting movies and television shows of the year. While some box office successes such asMoana 2andWickeddid not take home trophies in the big movie categories, many of the year’s breakout TV shows (such asThe PenguinandShogun) received high honors throughout the night. ScreenRanthad the honor of attending the 2025 Golden Globes, interviewing nominees and creatives from projects being honored that evening....

A new, first-look behind-the-scenes image has been revealed for Guillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein.Set for release next year, del Toro has been crafting his version of the classic Mary Shelley tale.Frankensteinis set to have a leading castincluding Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Burn Gorman, Charles Dance, and Ralph Ineson. Netflix has the rights to the movie, but the release date has not yet been announced. It is one of twoFrankenstein-based movies to come out next year, with Maggie Gyllenhaal’sBride of Frankensteinadaptation,The Bride,also arriving....

High Potentialseason 1 gets a return date on ABC, though the popular show is getting a new timeslot. Since its September debut, the detective dramahas been a big hit. Based on the French seriesHPI, withIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar Kaitlin Olson in the lead role,High Potentialhas the distinction of beingABC’s most-watched premierein nearly four years. Deadlineconfirms that Olson’s hit adaptation is on the move, noting thatHigh Potentialseason 1 will return from its hiatus on Tuesday, July 19, 2025, at 9 PM ET....

Summary Mark Wahlberg recalls Jack Nicholson shutting down his improvisation while filming Martin Scorsese’sThe Departed. Released in 2006,The DepartedstarsLeonardo DiCaprio as Billy, an undercover cop attempting to infiltrate Costello’s (Nicholson) criminal organization while uncovering a mole in the police department. The crime thriller features a standout cast, including Matt Damon, Alec Baldwin, and Martin Sheen, with Wahlberg playing Dignam, a prickly sergeant in the Massachusetts State Police. During a recent interview withJake’s Takes, Wahlberg recalls that he attempted to do some improvising while filmingThe Departed....

The tragic trajectory of theRockyfranchise after it reached its third movie is a troubling sign for whereCreed IVcould take Adonis’ story next. Following the blockbuster success ofCreed III,Creed IVwas quickly put into active development by producer Irwin Winkler. After franchise star Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with the threequel, he’ll be back in the director’s chair for the fourth film. But if theCreedseries continues to follow the trajectory of theRockyseries, thenCreed IVcould bring tragedy to Donnie’s home life....

Shadow should absolutely get a spinoff after stealing the show inSonic the Hedgehog 3, but it would need to be different from the series' other spinoff. After teasing the character in the post-credits scene ofSonic 2, Keanu Reeves officially debuted his version ofShadow inSonic the Hedgehog 3. The story ofSonic 3begins with Shadow escaping from Prison Island in Tokyo Bay, Japan, and wreaking havoc on the city. Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are recruited by the Guardian Unit of Nations to take on Shadow, but quickly realize the Black Blur is far too powerful....

After releasing on Thursday,Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas officially had the best launch of anyAssassin’s Creedgame, surpassing previous records held byOriginsandOdyssey. With its focus on Japan - a long-requested setting for the franchise - and dual protagonists, hype surrounding the game was high ahead of launch, perhaps contributing to the record-breaking player count. In a post on X, the officialAssassin’s Creedaccount shared the news thatAC Shadowshad hit 2 million players in just two days....

Joel Kinnaman’s portrayal of a powerful man losing control in the seriesHouse of Cardsis a dramatic change from the roles he is most famous for playing. Kinnaman is usually known as an action star:he has played the title role inRoboCop, Rick Flag in bothSuicide Squadmovies, and Takeshi Kovacs in the Netflix seriesAltered Carbon,among many other characters in the action and sci-fi genres. The widespread success of these projects can mean that some ofKinnaman’s more understated work has been overlooked, and the biggest of these is his role inHouse of Cards....

Summary InJojo’s Bizarre Adventure, the sixth part,Stone Ocean, was hailed for its decision to have a female Stand-user as its main character, in the form of Jolyne Cujoh, a first for the series despite its long run. However, a much earlier installment in the epic that isJojo’s Bizarre Adventurealmost took this title first, but series creator Hirohiko Araki ended up changing his plans at the last minute. It’s known thatAraki wanted to have a female hero forJojofor quite some time prior to Stone Ocean, and that his editors were resistant to the idea, feeling that a female hero wouldn’t appeal to shonen manga’s male demographic....

Released in 1990,Pretty Womanis commonly cited as one of the best romantic comedies ever, but Julia Roberts hinted at an alternate ending that could rock the boat. As one ofthe most beloved rom-comsof the ’90s,Pretty Womanstarred Richard Gere and Julia Roberts side by side in a tale of a rich man and a sex worker getting to know each other. The narrative lends itself to discussions of the Cinderella narrative, while the recent success ofAnorahas also invited comparisons....