“We Got Some Stuff Brewing”: Hayden Christensen Drops An Exciting Hint About His Star Wars Future

In an absolutely thrilling update,Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vaderactor Hayden Christensen has suggested thatStar Warshas something in the works that will see Christensen and Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor returning toStar Warsmovies and TV shows.Star Warsis famously good at keeping secrets, and veteranStar Warsactors are skilled at subtle references to upcoming projects (or completely concealing an upcoming show or movie they are involved in). Christensen is clearly no exception, as his comments about a potential Anakin and Obi-Wan reunion are perfectly vague—but exciting nevertheless....

July 25, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Lindsay Stanley

1 Frank Reagan Line In Blue Bloods Season 14, Episode 15 Argues Its Best Spinoff Option

Warning! SPOILERS Ahead forBlue Bloodsseason 14, episode 15, “No Good Deed” One of Frank Reagan’s lines inBlue Bloodsseason 14, episode 15, “No Good Deed” made the case for its best spinoff.Blue Bloods’cancelation is disappointingnews because the long-running procedural about a family of New York City cops is still popular. However, CBS has suggested that a spinoff could be in development, which could soften the blow of losing the series. That said, a spinoff would only work if it were similar enough toBlue Bloodsto keep the attention of its audience, including those who are heartbroken about the original’s cancelation....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Kimberly Arnold

1 Key Metric Helps Explain 2025's Shaky Best Picture Lineup Compared To 2024

While it’s impossible to say that any particular year was objectively “better” than another in terms of the films that were released, the Best Picture lineup is a great place to start.The Oscarstypically nominate a fairly proportionate mix of critically acclaimed indie pictures and culturally relevant blockbusters, with this year’s nominees ranging fromI’m Still HeretoWicked. Though half of the fun of awards season comes frompredicting the winners of the Oscars, it’s also great for reflecting on the quality of the film year that’s passed....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Robert Sharp

10 Biggest Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Moments We Can't Wait to See in the Manga's Future

Boruto: Two Blue Vortexis the long-awaited time skip of the sequel ninja hit series, and with the first arc now completed, the series has laid the foundations for many incredible moments that could take the internet by storm. With the manga now heating up, there are many moments to be excited about. The sequel begins three years after Boruto Uzumaki is labeled a traitor due to Eida’s reality-manipulating abilities. He makes a dramatic entrance during an assault on Konoha orchestrated by Code and his followers, and although he manages to neutralize the immediate danger, Boruto’s objectives extend beyond this as he strives to eradicate an even greater disaster that threatens to engulf the world....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1915 words · Jeffrey Walker

10 Excellent Fantasy TV Shows With Great Pacing

One of the biggest challenges that everyfantasyTV show faces is ensuring that the pacing is right. Bad pacing can kill a series before it even begins, making the audience lose interest and struggle to make sense of the many plot threads and interweaving storylines. Fortunately, when it comes to these projects, even when there is a litany of characters and stories to balance,the writing keeps the series on track, encouraging viewers to stick with the show through to the end....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1790 words · Jennifer Cooper

10 Funniest Far Side Comics About Incredibly Dangerous Pets

In the world of Gary Larson’sThe Far Side, anything can be dangerous - even your household pets. From dogs and cats to goldfish, songbirds and dinosaurs, humanity is at constant risk from the animal kingdom, especially the animals they live alongside. Here are the 10 funniestFar Sidecomics where humans reckon with dangerous pets, falling afoul of animals they wrongly believe are trained, loyal or inherently harmless.Be sure to vote in our end-of-article poll and see which comic Screen Rant readers voted #1....

July 24, 2025 · 8 min · 1599 words · Julia Maldonado

10 Great Fantasy Books With Settings That Aren't Based On Western Europe

Summary Many well-knownfantasynarratives draw inspiration from Western Europe, butthere are some truly great books that pull their settings and lore from other parts of the world. As a genre, fantasy can go almost anywhere it wants to — but most authors use the real world to create their fictional ones. And because classics likeJ.R.R. Tolkien’sLord of the Ringsand C.S. Lewis’Chronicles of Narniabooksare heavily inspired by Western Europe, many modern fantasy novels continue to utilize the landscape, politics, and religions of the region....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1817 words · Kelly Carson

10 Greatest Christmas Anime Everyone Should Watch During the Holiday Season

There are few traditions in media that are as well-known and frequent asChristmasspecials. Not only are they easy ways to draw in viewers when an episode of something airs around Christmas, but with how universal Christmas’ themes of love, family, and peace are, a good Christmas special can resonate with countless people worldwide, and many of them have long since become some of the most iconic stories in entertainment. Christmas episodes or specials are a common occurrence in media, and animeis no exception....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1750 words · Stephanie Scott

10 Prison Break Characters Who Deserved Much Better

Prison Breakgave some fan-favorite characters a different fate than the one they deserved. While occasionally heartbreaking for viewers, this made the show better, as part ofwhat madePrison Breakcompelling was its unpredictability, with few characters being confirmed safe. At the heart of the show, Michael and Lincoln appeared to be untouchable. However, other members ofPrison Break’s Fox River Eightwere not so lucky.Prison Break’s four seasons, movie, and reboot allhave a high death toll, and many of the show’s most shocking moments involve the deaths of characters previously considered safe....

July 24, 2025 · 10 min · 2017 words · Jessica Flowers

7 Best Speeder Upgrades In Star Wars Outlaws

Kay’s Speeder inStar Wars: Outlawsallows her to quickly travel anywhere she needs to go, and while the base Speeder is fine, there are a few upgrades that will make your bike truly stand out. Kay is a hacker, lockpick, and general scoundrel, and nothing is quite as useful as the ability to get out of sticky situations quickly.To keep your Speeder performing its best, be sure to pick up the best upgrades you can find....

July 24, 2025 · 7 min · 1320 words · Amy Alexander

9 Marvel Heroes Whose Movie Debuts Were Years Before You Thought

TheMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)may stand out as the most successful franchise of superhero films ever made, but many of theMarvel heroeswho populate it had their feature debut many years earlier. Marvel Comics was founded in 1939 under the name Timely Comics. And interestingly, the company first launched with a comic titledMarvel Comics, which became a regular series for the brand. It wasn’t until the 1960s that Timely rebranded and officially adopted Marvel as the name of the company, and by that point, many of the most popular characters to come from Marvel were already created....

July 24, 2025 · 9 min · 1864 words · Michelle Lopez

Below Deck Down Under Season 3’s Preview Is Already Better Than Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 (Is The Latter On Its Way Out?)

Below Deck Down Underhas been a huge part of the franchise, and withBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5 struggling to pleaseBelow Deckviewers, the preview for the Australian-based series could upend the currently airing season. ThroughoutBelow Deck’shistory, there have been several shows in the franchise.Below Deck Down UnderandBelow Deck Sailing Yachtare two of the most recent shows, but they have incredibly different energies and tones. While viewers were ready forBelow Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5, it’s been a disappointing iteration of the series, leaving viewers wondering if it will continue....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 736 words · Patricia Moyer

Brides Director & Stars Clarify How The Heart Of Their Potentially Controversial Sundance Movie Is Ride-Or-Die Teen Friendship

Bridesmay very well turn out to be one of the most underrated gems at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and it is a daring feature film debut for Nadia Fall. The up-and-coming filmmaker has a background in theater, having even crossed paths with the likes of Michaela Coel in her work, which serves her well in this road trip movie full of humor, heart, and an underlying sense of dread. TheBridesin question, Ebada Hassan and Safiyya Ingar, are also newcomers to the big screen — and if anything, their fresh-faced inexperience lends authenticity to the wild,Thelma & Louise-esque adventureon which their characters embark....

July 24, 2025 · 12 min · 2355 words · Mr. Michael Johnson