10 Wild Poppy Playtime Fan Theories That Will Keep You Up At Night

Poppy Playtimehas a community dedicated to analyzing even the smallest of details to put together theories that answer the many lingering questions about Playtime Co. Since we’re in the fourth chapter, a fair number of early theories that were created in the beginning chapters have been disproven, or enough new information has been revealed that makes them highly unlikely, even if they haven’t been directly disproven. However, it’s worth taking a look back at theories that could be true or have been proven false since they showcase the observational skills of the community....

July 19, 2025 · 10 min · 2004 words · Robert Lopez

5 Best & Worst Times Fantasy Movies Changed Major Book Characters

While it’s always exciting for a belovedfantasybook to receive the big screen treatment, making changes to major characters will always be a risky move. In some instances, character changes can help elevate the story and actually feel like an improvement over what was depicted in the novel. However,making major changes to the source materialalso has the potential to enrage readers, ruin previously established character arcs, or feel wholly unnecessary and actually dilute the impact of the original story....

July 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1850 words · Bonnie Lowe

8 Ways Wednesday Season 2 Will Be Better Than Season 1

Wednesdayseason 2 is set to be a darker show, more interesting show, with Jenna Ortega’s character becoming fully realized. Viewers can expect a deeper dive into the Addams Family dynamics, a more prominent role for horror, and a renewed focus on Wednesday’s friendships, all while maintaining the show’s signature gothic charm, as seen in afirstWednesdayseason 2 images. SomeWednesdaycharacters will not be returningto the series, but the show will also welcome a lot of new characters....

July 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1810 words · Christopher Rose MD

90 Day Fiancé's Michael Ilesanmi Spotted Grinning In Cozy Photo With Young Female After Escaping Angela Deem

Michael Ilesanmifrom90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?isall smiles in his recent cuddly picture with a female fanafter fleeing away from his American wife,Angela Deem. Michael and Angela first met via social media and were featured on the show to document their unconventional love story. DespiteMichael’s questionable behavior never earning Angela’s trust, the couple tied the knot in January 2020. Almost four years later,Michael arrived in the United Stateson a spousal visa to be with Angela but left her house three months later due to safety concerns....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Tracy Skinner

A Long Neglected Era In The Terminator Franchise Is Finally Getting Some Attention

The recently announcedTerminator 2D: No Fatewill retell the story ofTerminator 2: Judgement Daywith Contra-style gameplay. Releasing on July 12, 2025, on the PS5 and PS4,Terminator 2Dhas been described by its developers, Bitmap Bureau, as a love letter.Players will be able to play through the events of the second movie in beautiful side-scroller actionas every iconic character seen on film, including Sarah Connor, the T-800, and John Connor, while facing Robert Patrick’s liquid metal T-1000....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Jasmine Jones

A Young Avenger Is Ready to Return from Retirement With Help From a MCU Fave

Warning: Contains spoilers forSam Wilson: Captain America #1! A founding member of theYoung Avengersis finally making a grand return after years on the sidelines, and his connections toCaptain Americaand another surprising MCU hero are fueling his exciting comeback. Elijah Bradley akaPatriothas shown up here and there since his superhero retirement, but he could finally have his time to shine asWar Machinetakes the young hero under his armored wing in 2025....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 640 words · Sharon French

After The MCU's Newest Season 3 Update, I'm Hopeful Marvel Is Fixing A Common Show Complaint

Marvel’s latest series has just been renewed for Season 3, and it’s a good sign that Marvel is learning an important lesson for its television shows. Marvel Television has faced challenges since the studio began producing shows for Disney+. While the studio found success withhit shows likeWandavisionandLoki, several recent productions, includingShe-HulkandSecret Invasion, have received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics, raising concerns about the MCU’s direction. Several reasons could explain why these shows didn’t work with some viewers, but one significant factor is that many shows only received one season....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 878 words · Matthew Tate

All 6 Main Actor Performances In Gladiator 2, Ranked

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Gladiator II. Ridley Scott’s latest filmGladiator IIfeatures strong main performances from its exceptional ensemble cast led by Paul Mescal as Lucius. Following the highly anticipated release ofGladiator IIon Aug 08, 2025, theepic blockbuster sequel has received mostly positive reviewsand a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 71%. Mescal leads thecast ofGladiator IIalongside Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, andConnie Nielsen, who reprises her role as Lucilla, the mother of Mescal’s Lucius....

July 19, 2025 · 8 min · 1611 words · Kristie Smith

All 9 Sam Wilson MCU Appearances, Ranked

The newCaptain America, Sam Wilson, has appeared in 9MCUmovies, with some appearances having a far greater impact than others. Before becoming Captain America at the end ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson was a supporting character asFalcon for most of his MCU career. He debuted in 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, one ofthe MCU’s most highly-regarded movies, before becoming an Avenger and eventually taking on the Captain America mantle at the behest of the original, Steve Rogers....

July 19, 2025 · 9 min · 1867 words · Natasha Walker

Are The Blue Wizards Evil In The Lord Of The Rings? The Rings Of Power's Dark Wizard Change Explained

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas created a new mystery surrounding an ephemeral group in J.R.R. Tolkien’s work. The Blue Wizards are an important part of the lore and canon inThe Lord of the Rings, even if they don’t play as large a role in the Third Age as Gandalf and Saruman. They wield enormous power compared to many beings in Middle-earth but have always been a mystery compared to the other Wizards sent there....

July 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1215 words · Christina Crosby

As Dragon Ball Daima Approaches the New Year, One Big Problem Is Facing the Hit Anime

Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima Episode #10 Dragon Ball Daimahas been an incredibly entertaining return to form for the franchise,incorporating the grand sense of scale and adventure that defined earlyDragon Ball. The Demon Realm, Akira Toriyama’s final contribution to his masterwork, has been nothing short of a glorious peek into what made the legendary author a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Featuring his trademark vast, colorful landscapes and intricately detailed alien technology, the Demon Realm is a setting that mostDragon Ballfans have dreamed of....

July 19, 2025 · 4 min · 808 words · Bradley Clark

At Last, Batman Just Corrected One of the New 52's Most Controversial Retcons

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Batman #7!It took a while, but DC finally found the perfect way to update a particularBatmancharacter that the New 52 failed to do. There were a lot of changes that came with DC’s most ambitious initiative, and one outright had fans' blood boiling. Butthe Absolute Universe finallyfigured out the perfect way to update a classic Batman villain. InAbsolute Batman #7by Scott Snyder and Marcos Martín,Batman is looking intothe mysterious Ark M project and his investigation leads him to the cryo-tech company V-Core....

July 19, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Cynthia Poole

Baldur’s Gate 3 Is Missing One D&D Mechanic That Would Make Combat So Much Better

Baldur’s Gate 3is a very impressive adaptation ofDungeons & Dragons, but it’s not exhaustive. While Larian Studios does a fantastic job capturing the essence of the tabletop game, it’s impossible to fully translate to the video game medium. The easiest example to point to isBG3’s level cap of 12, which limits you, in part, from accessing high-level, reality-warpingDnDspells. But even ifBG3improved someDnDspellsalong the way, there is still an unfortunate omission from combat which would have made gameplay more dynamic....

July 19, 2025 · 5 min · 912 words · Monique Sutton