Matt Damon speaks on his casting inThe Odysseyfor the first time.The Odysseyis the next film from Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan, who will offer his own interpretation of the classic Homer tale. As is typical of a Nolan film,The Odysseyhas a big-ticket cast, including Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya,Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Lupita Nyong’o, Benny Safdie, and Elliot Page. Many of these actors, including Damon, have been in other works by Nolan....

Without a doubt,Mobile Suit Gundamis having a moment. Indeed, in the past year alone, five anime series, videos, andmovies related to the Gundam franchisehave been released, markinga well-deserved renaissance for the mother of all mecha anime.With its growing popularity, there has never been a better time to capture the “hearts and minds” of a new generation of fans – and there’s no better way to accomplish this than through a crossover with an equally iconic franchise....

As Robert Eggers’Nosferatuprepares to descend on theaters, Blumhouse Productions founder and CEO Jason Blum offers early praise for the horror remake following an early screening. Egger’s 2024 gothic horror is a remake of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 influentialunofficial Dracula adaptationNosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, which told the story of Max Schreck’s Count Orlok bringing terror to a quiet town. Egger’sNosferatustars Bill Skarsgard as the leading vampire, while Nicholas Hoult, Lily Rose-Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, and Willem Dafoe also feature....

Marvel Studios has already brought back several Defenders Saga characters inDaredevil: Born Again, but there are even more that would be great to see reprise their roles in theMCU. Following a massive creative overhaul after 2023’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes,Daredevil: Born Againbecame a direct continuation of the original Marvel TelevisionDaredevilseries, part of Netflix’s Defenders Saga. Marvel integrated theDefenders Saga into the MCU’s official timelinelast year, which brought some beloved characters from Netflix into the MCU’s canon....

One Piecechapter #1134will follow up on the emotional reunion of Nico Robin and Jaguar D. Saul, a reunion more than two decades in the making, both literally and narratively. The latest chapter beautifully captures the significance of their reunion, starting with offering a poignant glimpse into the life of an 8-year-old Nico Robin, who endured the world’s wrath, hatred, and threats. This powerful scene serves as a stark reminder of the terror and isolation Robin faced following the tragic Ohara incident....

Fans might need to swap roses for dirty sodas this year, as former stars Rachel Recchia, Ashley Iaconetti and Trista Sutter dropped some major tea about the scrapped season ofThe Bachelorette.BachelorNation was rocked recently when it was revealed thatThe Bacheloretteseason 22will not be airing in 2025. Host Jesse Palmer later tried to reassure fans, butquestions still spread all over the Internet about what this meant for the franchise, including which show would take its placeand ifBachelor In Paradisewould finally return....

Selena Gomez will have a major role inWizards Beyond Waverly Place. A revival of the originalWizards of Waverly Place, the show will follow David Henrie’s Justin Russo after a young wizard (Janice LeAnn Brown) seeks him out for support.Beyond Waverly’s release datehas already been confirmed, with two episodes airing on October 29 on Disney Channel, and the entire season releasing the next day on Disney+. Despite the explosion of her career since leaving the show, Gomez was only expected to appear in one episode....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Smile 2! The ending ofSmile 2features a wild Skye Riley twist, and while it is exciting, it makes a potentialSmile 3so much more difficult to pull off. After the success ofSmileandSmile 2,a third movie in theSmilefranchise seems inevitable, with it having the potential to follow up on the explosive ending of the sequel. However,Smile 2creates a hurdle that is nearly impossible forSmile 3to clear, with the third movie being forced to take a wildly different route if it wants to escape this problem....

Spider-Man’slast few decades of comics continuity has been overshadowed by one controversial decision, and this has had the side effect of underrating an era which I think could be invaluable for Spidey’s nextMCUphase. Every cloud has a silver lining, and this era was Spidey’s, playing with the story and format of Spider-Man in ways that still bare talking about almost two decades later. The erasure of Spider-Man’s marriage is a constant sore spot for fans, and one unfortunate consequence of that is that the followingBrand New Dayera is criminally underrated....

Star Trekmay not have a dedicated Christmas episode, but some episodes still channel the holiday spirit.Star Trekcreator Gene Roddenberry intentionally created a future where humanity had largely abandoned organized religion. Because of this, Christmas is rarely mentioned throughout theStar Trektimeline, and none of the franchise’s main characters are shown openly celebrating the holiday. Still, if the Christmas season is about celebrating friends and family and the beauty of human connection, thenStar Trekhas plenty of episodes for that....

The USS Enterprise is synonymous withStar Trek, and I’m glad Gene Roddenberry changed the starship’s original name when he createdStar Trek: The Original Series. Roddenberry pitchedStar Trekas a new science fiction adventure series to NBC in 1964 and went into production onStar Trek’s pilot, “The Cage,” in 1965. NBC rejected “The Cage” but greenlit a second pilot episode, which resulted inStar Trekbecoming a TV series. From “The Cage” going forward,Star Trek’s signature ship was known as the USS Enterprise....

Will Smithhas had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood, but there are a few movies that really formed the foundation for his success. As a young man, Smith started his career in entertainment as a rapper. He was part of the hip-hop duo, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, which began to gain recognition and success in its own rite. After releasing some songs that charted on the Billboards Hot 100, Smith was eventually given an opportunity to play a fictionalized version of himself in a TV show,The Fresh Prince of Bel-Airin 1990....

When it comes to entertainment, trends come and go, but some industries find a way to plant roots and grow on the global stage. For years,K-popwas a cultural powerhouse outside the West that gained audiences thanks to its polished visuals, performances, and fan culture. However, according to recent data,anime has become a surprising contender and officially overtook K-pop. With its global appeal and relatively low production costs,anime has solidified its place as the next big thing in Hollywood’s huntfor entertainment....