New Narnia Casting Update Has Greta Gerwig Eyeing Grammy Winner As The White Witch

A newNarniacasting update has Greta Gerwig eyeing a Grammy winner for a key role. In 2018, Netflix first announced plans for new films based on the belovedChronicles of Narniabook series by C.S. Lewis, and theBarbiedirector was brought on board in 2020 to adapt and direct the first film.Greta Gerwig’sNarniamovieis still in its early stages, so details are limited, though Netflix is reportedly prepared to give the film a rare IMAX run ahead of its release on the streaming service....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Margaret Grimes

One Chicago Crossover Review: An Overpromised & Underdelivered Franchise Crossover Fails To Balance Its Storytelling

The 2025One Chicagocrossover is a celebration of NBC’s premier dramas, but it is bogged down by imbalanced storytelling made worse by failing to establish the stakes at hand. After six years,Chicago Fire,Chicago PD, andChicago Medhave gathered once again for Wolf Entertainment’s Windy City tradition. The last time Firehouse 51, Gaffney Medical, and Intelligence worked a whole shift together was back in 2019, with an ominous case that threatened Chicago with a virus attack....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 888 words · Carol Krause

One Piece Finally Sets The Stage For One Of Its Most Anticipated Confrontations

One Pieceis finally heating up as the series transitions into the long-awaited Elbaf arc, setting the stage for a highly anticipated confrontation between two powerful groups. The arc seems promising so far, but this battle could be one of the highlights, given how long it has been in the making. In chapter #1126 ofOne Piece, the Straw Hats are on their way to Elbaf but with unexpected developments. Meanwhile, Blackbeard was talking to Lafitte, who informed him about the assault on the Red Port and Mariejois, making a blockade on food supplies and making the Celestial Dragons go hungry....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Parker Ellis

Peanuts Once Revealed That Snoopy Had An Owner Before Charlie Brown (In A Storyline That Inspired the Animated Film "Snoopy Come Home")

Snoopyis perhaps the most beloved character in the entirePeanutscatalog, even includingCharlie Brownhimself. Despite his widespread popularity, however, many fans might now know Snoopy’s full backstory. Everyone knowsSnoopy is Charlie Brown’s dog, as he has been since the start of the comic strip back in 1950. But what they may not know is thatSnoopy had an owner before Charlie Brown, which was a comic strip story arc that later inspired an animated film....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1220 words · Mathew Russell

Please Hollywood, Stop Typecasting Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortegais a rising star in Hollywood, but despite her ongoing success, she has largely appeared to play the same role again and again. Ortega is just 22 years old, and has already starred in major motion pictures, the biggest hit show on Netflix, and a handful of horror movies, but despite the growing list of credits, Ortega appears to be repeatedly cast in a role that is largely the same in each new project....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · William Goodman

Riley's Feelings For Val In Inside Out 2 Clarified By Pixar Sequel Co-Writer

Pixar is finally ready to open up about Riley’s true feelings for Val inInside Out 2. While the original movie focused on an 11-year-old Riley, the $1.7 billion sequel instead elected for a two-year time jump.New emotions also joined theInside Outuniverse, including Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edebiri), Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser), and Ennui (Adèle Exarchopoulos). With so much change, Riley (Kensington Tallman) has to prepare for life as a high school student....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Michael Kaiser

ScreenRant Hosts A Los Angeles Screening And Q&A Of Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond In The Desert

You can see a one-of-a-kind performance of iconic music at an exclusive advance screening ofHans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, featuring a Q&A with the legendary two-time Academy Award-winning composer himself. Directed by Paul Dugdale and Executive Produced by Jerry Bruckherimer, the concert movie was filmed at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, and features performances of Zimmer’s music as well as conversations between Zimmer and some of his best-known collaborators....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Michael Potter

Spider-Man: No Way Home’s Script Has Already Teased What MJ’s Return Looks Like For Spider-Man 4

Spider-Man: No Way Home’s script already teased what MJ’s return inSpider-Man 4could look like for theMCU. Theending ofSpider-Man: No Way Homewas a major twist for both the Marvel hero himself and forthe MCU timeline, resetting the universe so nobody remembers Peter Parker is Spider-Man, and setting the hero off on his own. This included both Peter’s girlfriend MJ and his best friend Ned losing their memories of him, with Spider-Man promising to remind them of who he was afterward - something Parker did not do, choosing to let them live safer lives without him....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1069 words · Karen Watson

Squid Game Season 3 Officially Confirms The Show’s Most Controversial Characters Are Returning

Squid Gameseason 3 has confirmed that it will welcome back some of the most widely despised characters from the first season.Squid Gamedebuted on Netflix in 2021, and the show quickly racked up hundreds of millions of viewing hours due to the unique concept. The South Korean series follows a large number of people who find themselves down on their luck, struggling in debt, or generally aimless in life, who get a shot at winning an exorbitant amount of money to start over....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Maria Zimmerman

The Best Party Combos In Metal Slug Tactics

Quick Links Your Party composition inMetal Slug Tacticsis incredibly important in getting through missions. Unlike most games, you’re able to’t just run the same party through. Each party member has their own strengths and weaknesses, so some are more suited to certain playstyles than others. You want to ensure that you organize each party based on the mission you handle because not every mission is about taking out all the enemies; some are escorts, and others are about survival....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 738 words · Michelle King

The Family Chantel: Signs Chantel Everett Isn’t Over Pedro Jimeno

The Family Chantelstars Pedro Jimeno and Chantel Everett have been divorced for some time, but even though their relationship is over,there are signs that Chantel isn’t over Pedro. Chantel met her former husband before their time entering the90 Day Fiancéfranchise, with Pedro tutoring his future wife in Spanish before the pair became romantic. Once they got to know each other,Pedro and Chantel appeared to fall in lovequickly, getting closer long-distance before meeting face-to-face....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Alan Fitzgerald

The Franchise Trailer: MCU Star Grapples With Superhero Studio System In HBO Satire

A recognizable MCU alum grapples with a superhero cinematic universe in the trailer for HBO’sThe Franchise.Hailing fromVeepcreator Armando Iannucci and Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, the upcoming comedy is a natural evolution of the fact that superhero films have been the dominant genre for over a decade. The MCU is potentially on the rebound, with help fromDeadpool and Wolverine. The DCU is experiencing a reboot, while Amazon’s Prime Video is building its own world withThe Boys....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Regina Martin

The Golden Bachelorette: "Villain Vibes": I'm Sure Taurus Mark Anderson Would Wreak Havoc As The Golden Bachelor

The Golden Bachelorettestar Mark Anderson isn’t really winningthe earnest and sensitive Joan Vassos' hearton the show so far, and if he’s cast onThe Golden Bachelor, I think there’s a good chance he won’t be a sweet and caring leading man. On the surface, Mark doesn’t really seem like a villain. In fact, he seems like the ideal man. He’s a handsome and gentle Taurus male who loves life’s simple pleasures, from watching Minnesota Vikings football games to eating ribs to sitting by the ocean....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 1062 words · Sara Brandt