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This article contains spoilers forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris telling a surprising and original Sauron story in season 2. When showrunners suggested that their show would be “an origin story for Sauron,” I confess that not even 25 years of Tolkien puritanism could inhibit my excitement (viaTHR). I had concerns thatSauron’s significance and symbolismmight be mishandled, which would have been a shame, as Tolkien had an important anti-tyranny message to circulate through his iconic character....

Tim Burton got the budget forBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceslashed by almost $50 million when he insisted on a theatrical release, but that decision ultimately saved the movie. Released36 years after the classic originalBeetlejuicemovie,Beetlejuice Beetlejuicehas arrived as one of the most successful legacy sequels in recent memory. It’s been a critical and commercial hit, with praise for Burton’s direction, the creepy production design, and Michael Keaton’s hilarious performance in the title role. TheBeetlejuicesequel is a genuine crowd-pleaser, but it almost wasn’t put in front of any crowds....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along. One fan-favoriteMCUcharacter was forgotten about at the end ofAgatha All Along. Kathryn Hahn’s return as original Salem witch Agatha Harkness in the MCU’s Phase 5 marked a return to Westview, New Jersey, withAgatha All Alongpicking up three years after the events of 2021’sWandaVision. Agatha Harkness had spent this time trapped asnosy neighbor Agnes O’Connorby the Scarlet Witch’s spell, and she had continued to live in Ralph Bohner’s home, thoughAgatha All Alongsaw her break free from this spell and begin a new journey in the MCU....

Tzarina Mace-Ralph emerged as a standout personality inBelow Deck Down Underseason 2, where her talent and charisma captivated many who would be interestedin finding out where she has been since the season wrapped up filming. The British-born native, who had worked in the yachting industry for four years before joining the series, sometimes struggled to cope with her working situation, especially with the cameras involved. The chef had so many instances where she came close to quitting due to the high pressure she was operating under....

Netflix’sLove Is Blind: Swedenseason 2 released episodes 1 through 7, and as the show heads into its highly anticipated wedding episodes,it’s time to look at when the reunion will take place—and what to expect. Since its premiere on August 08, 2025,Love Is Blind: Swedenseason 2has delivered plenty of drama thanks to its diverse cast. Out of the 30 singles aged 25 to 42 who entered the pods,only five couples left engaged—but not all of them have managed to keep their connection strong since meeting face-to-face....

No game in history has maintained such a high critical and cultural status asThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Its initial release on the Nintendo 64 on June 13, 2025 sent shockwaves across the entire industry, becoming a landmark title and a showcase of just what video games were indeed capable of.Ocarina of Time’s breakthrough in 3D gaming was a feat never seen beforeand was something to marvel at. With that in mind, it’s no wonder thatOcarina of Timequickly attained the status of the greatest video game of all time....

Warning: Spoilers for Wolverine: Revenge #3Wolverine’spath of revenge has finally caught up withDeadpool, and the end result is incredibly dark. Their final meeting is equal parts poignant and brutal, concluding with Wolverine killing Deadpool in a way that’s undeniably dark, but also incredibly intelligent; their final meeting also provides new insight into their relationship with one another. Wolverine: Revenge#3 by Jonathan Hickman, Greg Capullo, Tim Townsend, FCO Plascencia, and Cory Petit featuresWolverinecrossing the rest of his names off his kill list, withDeadpoolamong them....

Setting was a crucial aspect ofThe Far Side, whetherGary Larson’s characters were lost in the desert, or dealing withfatal foibles in their own living rooms, or grabbing a bite to eat at the local greasy spoon, as is the case in these memorableFar Sidecomics set in diners, cafés, and other eateries. Distinct fromThe Far Sidecomics set in restaurants,The Far Side’sdiner jokes offer a different kind of atmosphere, and often a different style of punchline, even if they are stylistically similar....

Now that both Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have been confirmed to be cast inAvengers: Doomsday, there are many other brilliant actors that we would love to also see return to theMCU. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans were the faces of the MCU throughout the Infinity Saga asTony Stark’s Iron Man and Steve Rogers' Captain America, respectively. Five years after leaving the MCU in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, both have now been confirmed to return, which creates the opportunity for even more missing MCU stars to join them....

Finding asatisfying endingfor a movie is no easy feat. The amount of pressure on the filmmakers to do so is immense, as they know that the ending will likely be the part that sticks with the audience the most. Therefore, it is crucial to verify that the final moments before the credits roll will leave the viewers with a positive impression of the film. Just as easily as a bad ending can ruin an otherwise great movie,a spectacular ending has the power to improve the overall quality of an otherwise underwhelming film....

Animal Crossing: New Horizonstook the world by storm when it released in 2020. As the fifth entry in the popular cozy franchise, it delivered on high expectations, offering tons of customization options as players could create the island getaway of their dreams. After a while, it can be nice to shake things up and try something brand new. It’s actually surprisingly easy to theme an island inAnimal Crossing:New Horizonsafter another kind of genre entirely....

One of the most anticipated films of 2025 is28 Years Later, the third film in the28 Days Latertrilogy. That first film changed the game for zombie movies, and the risks it took paid off, as28 Days Laterwas a huge success. One risk-take was giving a clear cause for the zombie virus and making these monsters feel like something more plausible than supernatural. It was a game-changing horror film by the stellar team of director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, who return to28 Years Later....

Microsoft has begun banning 360s that have been detected to be modified or “tricksy”, as the late, great Smeegol would say (before biting off your finger of course). Due to internet rumblings about the almighty ban hammer coming down, Xbox Live’s product manager BigVIP (whoclearlygets ALL the ladies) posted the following onGamerscore Blog: Keeping Xbox Live Fair One of the great things about LIVE and the unified community is that we work hard to create a level playing field for all gamers and have a no tolerance policy towards inappropriate behavior like hacking or cheating....