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Modern retellings of classic literature were all the rage in the ’90s, and 1999’s10 Things I Hate About Youis one of the most iconic. Based on the William Shakespeare play,The Taming of the Shrew, the teen comedy makes a lot of changes from the original text — and not just with the modern high school setting. Like a more recentpopular Shakespeare movie adaptation, 2023’sAnyone But You(based onMuch Ado About Nothing),10 Things I Hate About Youclearly nods to the works of the famous Bard while also taking plenty of liberties with the plot....

Even though he’s been heavily fan-cast as Batman, I thinkAlan Ritchsonwould actually be perfect as another new hero in the rebootedDC Universe. We best know Alan Ritchson as the star ofReacher, Fast XandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but the actor also has experience in superhero projects that convinces me he’d be perfect for a role inJames Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU. First appearing as Aquaman inSmallvilleand later as Hawk inTitans, I would love to see Alan Ritchson take on a completely new role....

With Rick Flag Sr. set to appear inPeacemakerseason 2 afterCreature Commandos, the actor himself gives his take on what a hypothetical showdown would look like between his antihero and John Cena’s in theDC Universe. Even before the newDC Universe’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters"has kicked off, an upcoming character is already lined up for multiple appearances in James Gunn’s franchise. While Flag Sr. may be debuting through animation, the audience is now starting to get a better idea of what he may be like when he shifts over to live-action....

Frank Grillo will star as Rick Flag Sr.in the project that kicks off James Gunn’s extended DC Cinematic Universe, and in the same week it releases, he’ll star in one of the wildest horror movies to come out in 2024,Werewolves. Grillo has starred in several high-profile franchises already, including the Captain America wing of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and some of the more recently-set entries inThe Purgefranchise. He’s had roles in a number of TV series and other movies in recent years, and frequently occupies the action hero role with aplomb....

Starting to watchanimeafter taking a long break from watching any series can be a more complex task than some imagine. Sometimes it’s hard to get into the anime groove again after experiencing burnout either from binging too many series or an oversaturation of generic titles that can cause frustration in viewers and a lack of motivation to take a risk with a new story. However,some of the best recent anime can not only help viewers get over this block but also help them fall in love with the medium all over again....

While 2024 has had a plethora of extremely successful movies, none of them have been able to reach the same heights as the enormous success ofInside Out 2, a sequel to the 2015 Pixar hitInside Out. While that may change with the release of films likeMoana 2,Inside Out 2’s achievement cannot be understated. Although this is obviously a good thing for Pixar, the film’s success now means that apotentialInside Out 3has a much higher hill to climb than this sequel did....

Netflix’sAlice in Borderlandhas gained a large audience for its high-stakes survival games and psychological twists. After two intense seasons that faithfully adapted Haro Aso’s manga, the announcement of season 3 has left fans with the burning question of whether this new season will be canon. Since the original manga concluded with the second season’s events, this next chapter must forge new ground. While creator Haro Aso is involved, the absence of direct source material raises concerns about whether the new season will stay true to the original work....

The Incredible Hulkalmost had a very different opening scene, and I believe it was the right call to switch it out for something a little more safe. Back when theMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)first began in 2008,Iron Manlanded as the very first release, but releasingThe Incredible Hulkthat same year, starring Edward Norton as Bruce Banner, helped to establish a connected world early on. However, linking these projects meant they needed to have some elements in common....

James Gunn recently addressed aHarley Quinncasting rumor for Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse, and I’m sad that Victoria Pedretti is not actually playing theDCcharacter. Ever since debuting inBatman: The Animated Series,Harley Quinn has seen her popularity skyrocket over the years. She has appeared in several major comic book stories and events, video games, animation, live-action, and more. It was withMargot Robbie’s Harley Quinnin 2016’sSuicide Squadthat the character really became a worldwide sensation, with many asking for that version to be aDCU canon character....

Kurt Russell’s underrated 2018 Christmas comedy is climbing up theNetflixcharts six years after its original release. Russell may be best-known as an action star, thanks to career-defining movies likeEscape from New York,The Thing,Tango & Cash,Tombstone,Backdraft,Stargateand many more. But over the years Russell has also carved out a space for himself in lighter fare, taking on both comedy and family-friendly roles. The star’s work in family-friendly projects indeed began early on when he toiled as a lovable child and teen actor in Disney titles likeThe One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band,The Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit,The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesandNow You See Him, Now You Don’t....

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1 & 2 Marvel confirms how old Scarlet Witch was when she died in theMCUthroughAgatha All Along, and it makes her story all the more heartbreaking. Picking up three years after theending ofWandaVision,Agatha All Alongepisode 1 sees Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) trapped in a spell mimicking a true crime show likeMare of Easttown, wherein she’s a police detective tasked with solving the murder of an unidentified woman....

Reacherstar Olivier Richters teases an epic fight scene between Paulie and Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson) in the season 3 finale. Based on Lee Child’s novelPersuader,Reacherseason 3’s storyplaces Ritchson’s character in a criminal enterprise as heattempts to rescue an undercover DEA informant, where he secures an inside job led by business tycoon Zachary Beck (Anthony Michael Hall), protected by the former U.S. soldier Paulie. In an interview withScreenRant, Richters sheds some light on the upcoming fight between Paulie and Ritchson’s titular character....

Maui is a character larger than life inMoana, which makes sense, considering his background. The demigod of the wind and sea was introduced in the original 2016 movie, but it has become clear that this is far from the last that audiences will see of him. Maui returned for the 2024 sequelMoana2, and there’s no telling how far this franchise and character will go thereafter. Audiences are likely to learn about Maui’s background as moreMoanamovies continue to expand his story, including thelive-actionMoanaremake....