Why Tom Holland Wasn't Confirmed As Part Of Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reportedly Revealed (It Has To Do With The MCU's Spider-Man 4)

Marvelconfirmed some of the cast ofAvengers: Doomsday, but Tom Holland wasn’t part of the initial announcement, and his absence has everything to do withSpider-Man 4. On March 26, Marvel shared an extensive live stream featuring set chairs with the names ofthe cast ofAvengers: Doomsday. The roster included many familiar names, like Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, and Robert Downey Jr., and some newer ones like Pedro Pascaland Channing Tatum. However, one surprising missing MCU actor is Tom Holland, who plays Spider-Man....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Andrew Hogan

Why Wicked Isn't Nominated For Best Song But Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Are Performing At The Oscars

Months after the release ofWicked, I can’t wait for Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to perform live at the Academy Awards. For the last few years, the songs in the Best Original Song category have been performed live at the Oscars. However, the Academy Awards have announced that they will not include these performances this year. Despite this change, Erivo and Grande are still going to be performing at least onesong fromWickedat the Academy Awards....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Evan Watkins

Wicked Named Best Movie Of 2024 By Oscar-Winning DirectorWicked Named Best Movie Of 2024 By Oscar-Winning Director

Wickedhit theaters in November, bringing to life the first half of the beloved Broadway play of the same name, which is itself based on a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire. Serving as aprequel toThe Wizard of Oz(1939), the film, which is directed by Jon M. Chu, chronicles the origins of Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), who go on to become the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West, respectively....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Tyrone Robinson

X-Men Elevates an Iconic Hero Above Professor X, Confirming Their Immense Power Level

Warning: contains spoilers for X-Men #13The infamous Charles Xavier is on the run in the first majorX-Mencrossover of theirFrom the Ashesrelaunch, and the former Professor is putting his students to the test.X-Men#13, part four of theX-Manhuntevent, sees the Omega-level mutantpsychic Quentin Quireshockingly defeat Xavier,using the villainous Cassandra Nova as a psychic trap. Charles Xavier escapes from Graymalkin Prison after receiving a psychic distress call fromhis half-Shi’ar daughter Xandra,compelling the mutant leader to break free from his bondage and go on the run....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Corey Rosario

Zack Snyder's Next Movie Revealed & It Will Mark A Career First For The Genre Director

After spending the past few years working with the streamer on zombie apocalypses and space operas,Zack Snyderis teaming with Netflix for a new kind of movie. Snyder is one of the most talked-about filmmakers in the modern industry, particularly in the comic book genre sphere, having found early success adapting300andWatchmenfor the screen before going on to helplaunch the DC Extended UniversewithMan of Steel. More recently, he has worked with Netflix for both theArmy of the DeadandRebel Moonfranchises, as well as the animated showTwilight of the Gods....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Jessica Morris

10 Best Cosmic Horror Movies Ever Made

Cosmichorroris a powerful genre full of incredible movies, but only a few of these films have what it takes to truly be described as masterpieces. Characterized by forces that are notoriously difficult to conceptualize, the horror in cosmic horror comes from a fear of the unknown. The outside forces acting upon the characters in the film are often so much bigger than them that they are hard to understand, for both the characters and the film and the viewers themselves....

July 8, 2025 · 11 min · 2340 words · Lawrence Barker

10 Best DC Comics by Scott Snyder to Read Before Absolute Batman

Scott Snyder is widely considered one of DC’s most prolific creators of the past several decades, best known for his work onBatman– andnow that he is returning to the Caped Crusader at the helm of DC’sAbsolute Batmanseries, it is worth revisiting his most ambitious and epic stories. During his tenure onBatman, Snyder did everything from reimagining Batman’s origin story, to crafting the tale of his final fight.Absolute Batmanpromises to be both a fresh take on the character’s legendary mythos, as well as a return to form for Scott Snyder....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1818 words · Christopher Shields

10 Best Meta Quest 2 & 3 Games Of 2024

TheMeta Quest 2andMeta Quest 3have been out since 2020 and 2023, respectively. Since then, many games have been released for the Meta platforms, with new titles every year that excite fans and bring new experiences to virtual reality. Some popular games released includeBeat Saber,The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, andThe Room VR. Each game has brought its own unique experience, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual reality gameplay and keeping players coming back....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 2088 words · Brian Shields

10 Darkest Things Carol Has Done In The Walking Dead

From mercy-killing Lizzie to traumatizing Sam,Carol did some truly dark things inThe Walking Dead. Carol had one of the most shocking and transformative character arcs inThe Walking Dead. When she was introduced inThe Walking Deadseason 1, Carol was shy and timid. She was trying to raise her daughter while suffering horrific abuse at the hands of her husband. In these early episodes, Carol needed other characters like Lori and Shane to stand up for her....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1876 words · Steven Mcdowell

10 Details You Never Noticed About Naruto's Almighty Monsters

The Tailed Beasts inNarutoplay a large role in the story. At the beginning of the series, they’re seen as mindless beasts capable of destruction on a level most ninja are entirely incapable of. As the series progresses, however, more is uncovered about the beasts that paint them in an entirely different light. The Tailed Beasts are so much more than their devastating power.Each of the nine Tailed Beasts has their own unique personality, design, and even name....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1724 words · Jason Wright

10 Essential Shoegaze Rock Albums That Everyone Should Listen To

With a name derived from the way band members would simply stare down at their shoes while playing on stage,shoegaze is a subgenre of rock musicwith a massive cult following that got its start in the United Kingdom in the late ’80s. It wasn’t really until the early ’90s, though, that it started to pick up some steam in the broader landscape ofindie rock and alternative music. By the time the mid-’90s rolled around, several shoegaze artists had gained a decent following and made a name for themselves across the globe....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 2018 words · Paul Pearson

10 Far Side Comics That Turn Living Rooms Into Literal Death Traps

Fans ofThe Far Sidewill recognize the living room as one of the most ubiquitous locations in Gary Larson’s infamous comic strip – including many classics in which it became a dangerous place. Yes,a lot ofFar Sidejokes hinged on turning living rooms into literal death traps, proving no place was safe in Larson’s warped world. Larson’s living room humor is perhaps the best example of his technique of comedic defamiliarization; that is, many ofThe Far Side’sfunniest moments were born out of the author’s impulse to take things readers recognized and twist, turn, or flip them to make them new and surprising....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1763 words · Valerie Rowland

10 Most Impressive Displays Of Power In Agatha All Along

Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 9 “Mother Maiden Crone.” There’s no shortage of awe-inspiring magical moments inAgatha All Along, which boasts some of theMCU’s most powerful characters.Agatha All Alongepisode 9 concluded Marvel’s thrilling miniseries with an almighty climax. Throughout the whole series, the manymagical Marvel charactersenact some impressive displays of power. From powerful curses and deadly spells to courageous battles, the witches inAgatha All Alongwield extraordinary abilities....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1732 words · Daniel Randolph