American Primeval Trailer: Netflix Reveals Bloody & Gruesome Look For Western Series That Takes Things Further Than The Yellowstone Universe

The trailer forAmerican Primevaloffers an extended look at Netflix’s upcoming Western series, which delivers more violence and death thanYellowstonehas ever seen. Consisting of six episodes, and hailing fromFriday Night LightsandPatriotsDaydirector Peter Berg, withThe Revenant’s Mark L. Smith writing the script,American Primevalis described as adark and gritty retelling of the exploration and birth of the American Westin 1857. It features a familiar leading cast, includingFriday Night Lightsalum Taylor Kitsch,GLOWstar Betty Gilpin, andPerry Mason’s Shea Whigham, among others....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Erika Kelley

Apple TV+ & Ridley Scott's New Crime Series Debuts With Strong Rotten Tomatoes Score Ahead Of Release

Ridley Scottis a visionary director known for his striking and meticulously crafted films across numerous genres. While he’s widely recognized for sci-fi spectacles likeAlienandBlade Runner, and historical epics likeGladiator,he’s had a notable action-packed dip into cinematic crime. Scott’s crime dramas often focus on tense power struggles, moral dilemmas, and the high-stakes world of illegal enterprises. His 2007 filmAmerican Gangsterwas nominated for two Oscars for its gripping biographical drama of Frank Lucas, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 935 words · Alexandra Roberts

Are Dwarves Immortal In Lord Of The Rings? How They Age In J.R.R. Tolkien's Lore

It can be hard to tell the ages of many of the characters inThe Lord of the Rings, andthe Dwarves in particular present a challenge. InThe Lord of the Rings,Gandalf said that he had walked the earth for “300 lives of Men,” so evidently, Wizards possessed a superhuman lifespan. Gandalf was one ofthe magical Istari, who were, in fact, immortal. High fantasy luminary J.R.R. Tolkien also confirmed that Elves were immortal....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1055 words · Ashley Brown

Big Brother 26’s Julie Chen Moonves Reveals Which Houseguest Would Be The "Ultimate AI Instigator"

Summary In the latestBig Brothertwist,fans are voting for the A.I. Instigator, and hostJulie Chen Moonveshas some ideas about who would be the"ultimate"choice. Now that the two upgrade powers have been used (Makensy Manbeck’s America’s Veto and Quinn Martin’s Deepfake HOH), Ainsley introduced a new twist. TheBig Brotherseason 26A.I. Instigator will be chosen by America. Their job will be to instigate chaos by spreading misinformation about the housguests using their A.I. avatars....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Mr. Aaron Fletcher

Bruce Wayne's First Ally Saved His Life Way Before He Became Batman

Summary Warning! Spoilers ahead Batman: Dark Age #1!Before he was ever protecting the streets of Gotham,Batmanhimself was protected by his oldest ally.Batman: Dark Agehastaken a fresh look at the Caped Crusader’s earliest days. A young Bruce Wayne may be targeted by enemies all around him, but one person has alwaysbeen on Batman’s side. InBatman: Dark Age #1by Mark Russell and Michael Allred, an elderly Bruce Wayne looks back on his life....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Jodi Marshall

Bryan Cranston’s Under-The-Radar True-Crime Thriller With 72% RT Score Climbing Netflix Charts 8 Years Later

Bryan Cranston’s little-known 2016 crime thrillerThe Infiltrator, with a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating of 72%, has entered the Netflix charts. Cranston rose to public prominence in the role of Walter White in AMC’scrime dramaBreaking Badfrom 2008-2013.The Infiltrator, which Cranston also executive-produced, follows a U.S. Customs special agent who goes undercover in the 1980s to try to bust Pablo Escobar’s money-laundering organization. Despite positive reviews,the movie was a box office flop, grossing just $22 million against a budget of $47 million, but has found fresh popularity on streaming....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · Laura Miller

D&D's Sigil Deserves Your Attention, But After Playing It, I'm Not Sure If It's Ready For Your Time

IfDungeons & Dragons’Sigilhas a target audience, I’m definitely in it. As a 3D virtual tabletop solution,Sigilmakes it possible to play out dungeon crawls, combat encounters, or even chance meetings at taverns in virtual dioramas, a concept that immediately intrigued me as a dungeon master. While it’s not the first 3D map-making software, it’sin a league of its own as a comprehensive VTT solution, at least on paper. D&Dhas been showing offSigilfor a while now, but I didn’t get a chance to try it out until recently, with some codes arriving in my inbox just a week beforeSigil’s open release....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1365 words · Adam Pope

Epic Thanos Vs Galactus MCU Concept Trailer Battle Shows The True Potential Of The Multiverse Saga

TheMCU’s Multiverse Saga will culminate in two new Avengers movies, and the true potential ofAvengers: Secret Warshas been imagined thanks to a brilliant fan-made concept trailer. The Multiverse Saga is well underway and, just like the Infinity Saga, it’s climax will likely see a huge final battle. The main villain that the heroes will face has been confirmed to be Doctor Doom, butone more classic Marvel villainis also expected to make their debut....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Anthony Taylor

Gladiator 2's Denzel Washington Reflects On Historical Inaccuracy Of His Character Macrinus: "There Were No Black People In Rome"

Gladiator IIstar Denzel Washington discussed his opinions on the historical inaccuracies related to his character, Macrinus. In the sequel,Macrinus is an ambitious arms dealer, gladiator owner, and businessman,who uses Paul Mescal’s Lucius to scheme his plot in Rome. The scheming Roman is based on the real-world Emperor, who was a unique Emperor in that he not only reigned for just one year, but also held no familial connection to the Senate....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 968 words · Kevin Conley

Goku Is A More Emotionally Complex Hero Than Fans Think, & Dragon Ball Super's Sweetest Callback Proves It

Goku’s pure heartedness, ingenuity, and lack of awareness regarding some basic aspects of society often makeDragon Ball’s viewers misunderstand his character as just a childish man who doesn’t care about anything but getting stronger. However, one hidden reference in an episode ofDragon Ball Superproves thatGoku has more emotional intelligence than fans give him credit for. Goku’s apparent lack of maturity is due to his simplicity and carefree attitude, which remained the same from his childhood untilDragon Ball Super....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Alexander Krause

His Three Daughters Director Explains Christina & Katie's Secret Way Of Communicating

His Three Daughtersdirector Azazel Jacobs explains the thought process behind Katie and Christina’s odd form of communication. The critically acclaimed movie has just arrived on Netflix after a successful festival debut in 2023 and stands among the top movies of the weekend. It unspools the complicated relationships between three sisters (played by Carrie Coon,Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne) as they grapple with their father’s impending death. Throughout the movie, two of the sisters, Coon’s Katie and Olsen’s Christina, speak to each other in what sounds like gibberish, yet they understand each other perfectly....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 809 words · Tammy Scott

I Hate to Say It, But the Newest Green Lantern Is a Mistake For a Very Tragic Reason

Warning: Spoilers for Green Lantern Corps #1 A new character has joined theGreen LanternCorps, but I’m convinced that her addition to DC lore is a bad idea. As excited as I’ve been about the Corps' long-awaited return, the inclusion of Ellie - John Stewart’s sister - will only cause problems down the road for the Green Lantern. In an otherwise promising start to the Green Lanterns' new era, Ellie stands out as a glaring issue that needs to be addressed....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Kayla Mitchell

If Anime Doesn't Get an Oscar Nomination Next Year, Then Film Is Dead

Quick Links Animehaving a poor relationship with theAcademy Awardsis an understatement, to say the least. Not only have anime films rarely been nominated for Best Animated Feature, but of the few nominations there have been, the only winners wereSpirited Awayin 2003 andThe Boy and the Heronin 2024. Anime’s lack of representation at the Academy Awards has always been frustrating, and that could reach its peak in the upcoming year. The Academy recently announced all the films that are eligible for the 97th Academy Awards, and there are a total of five anime films eligible, some of which are already being regarded as some of the best films of the year....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1083 words · Danielle Flores