WandaVision's Original Plan Included The MCU's Quicksilver In A Way That Would've Been Even More Tragic

The original plan for Quicksilver’s appearance inWandaVisionhas been revealed. Pietro Maximoff, aka Quicksilver, is one of the most important characters when it comes to theScarlet Witch’s MCU journey. The death of Wanda’s brother is one of the most tragic events to have happened to her in theMarvel Cinematic Universe, as Wanda and Pietro relied on one another after their parents' deaths when they were kids. After Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Quicksilver died inAvengers: Age of Ultron, the MCU brought in Evan Peters, who played Quicksilver in Fox’s X-Men movies, as a fake version of Pietro inWandaVision....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Jared Heath

What John Wick’s Impossible Task Was & How He Pulled It Off

John Wickis one of the most successful action franchises of the past few decades, and the series is gradually becoming bigger and bigger as more side projects and spin-offs are confirmed in this universe. However, the films have intentionally left plenty of details up in the air regarding Wick’s backstory and the missions that he undertook before the events of the first movie. It’s well known thatJohn Wick’s wife died many years ago, but beyond that, the protagonist’s life is a mystery....

August 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1066 words · Drew Howell

What Nonce Means In Netflix's Adolescence: UK Slang Term Explained

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Adolescence. Eddie’s van is vandalized with yellow spray paint reading “Nonse” in the final episode of Netflix’s psychological crime seriesAdolescence. Throughout the critically acclaimed new series, which was continuously filmed without editing in four episodic installments, Eddie and his family must cope with a waking nightmare after their teenage son, Jamie, is charged with stabbing a classmate, Katie, to death. Towards theend ofAdolescence, which takes place 13 months after Jamie’s arrest, Eddie still tries to make sense of his son’s horrific actions....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 635 words · Linda Phillips

Where To Watch The Chosen Season 4?

The Chosenseason 4 is out on streaming and fans are keen to know whether they should load up Netflix, Apple TV+, or some other streamer to watch. Originally funded bythe Mormon-founded Angel Studios, but now an independent production,The Chosenis a Christian historical drama series that first premiered its pilot in December 2017; however, it would not be picked up for a series until April 2019. The show depicts the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and primarily takes place in Judaea and Galilee in the 1st century....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Bailey Hatfield

World of Warcraft has a lot to learn from FFXIV Dawntrail

World of Warcraft Opinion Blizzard’s core franchise has failed to age gracefully, and now FFXIV Dawntrail highlights World of Warcraft’s flaws even more. As aWorld of Warcraftplayer who is only tangentially knowledgeable about Final Fantasy 14,today’s reveal of FFXIV Dawntrailwas rough. In many ways it felt likethe Spongebob meme of Squidward watching Patrick and his yellow, porous friend run in joy and laughter from the confines of a dark room. While WoW has had a firm grasp on the MMORPG zeitgeist for the longest time, even I must admit a hard truth....

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · 925 words · Lisa Shaw

Wow, ABC Must Have Been So Impressed With High Potential (& Its Ballsy Season 1 Finale Proves That)

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from the High Potential season 1 finale, “Let’s Play.” High Potentialwasthe breakout network TV show of the 2024–2025 season,and ABC seemingly predicted it would be a success given the events of the season 1 finale. The police procedural, created by Drew Goddard, isbased on the French-Belgian crime dramaHPI. It centers around Kaitlin Olson’s Morgan Gillory, a high potential intellectual with an IQ above 160....

August 14, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Austin Skinner

Yes, Japan Really Just Welcomed a Popular Manga Artist to Parliament

In a groundbreaking moment for the world of manga,Ken Akamatsu, the acclaimed author of the fan-favorite seriesLove Hina, has been appointed to a leadership role in Japan’s Parliament, the governing body responsible for overseeing the nation. Drawing from his extensive background in the arts, entertainment, and creative industries,Akamatsu will serve as the Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. This position aligns with his expertise and passion for promoting cultural and artistic freedom while addressing key issues in Japan’s educational and cultural sectors....

August 14, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Michael Martinez

"A Man Without Fear": Why Daredevil: Born Again Marks the Best Story Marvel Has to Offer

Warning! Spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again!It’s an exciting period of time asDaredevilis finally stepping back into the spotlight in a brand-new show. After a six-year absence,Daredevil: Born Againfinally brings the Man Without Fear back in a starring role and fans couldn’t be happier. The show’s title is no mere coincidence, as Marvel Studios is intentionally referencing perhaps the mostlauded story arc in Daredevil’shistory. But what was it about theoriginal “Born Again” storylinethat made such an impact on readers?...

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1090 words · Kara Moore

"There Are Spectacular Answers": Doctor Who Showrunner Reveals When The Mysterious Mrs. Flood Will Appear In Season 15

Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T Davies revealed when the mysterious Mrs. Flood will appear in season 15, teasing possible answers about her. Out of every majorcharacter inDoctor Whoright now, Mrs. Flood (Anita Dobson) has the most obscurity and intrigue surrounding her. Originally introduced as the neighbor of Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), it’s soon revealed she knows the identity of the Doctor and has knowledge of the TARDIS. In season 14, episode 8, when she’s temporarily disintegrated by Sutekh, she speaks of having “plans” that haven’t come to fruition yet....

August 13, 2025 · 3 min · 583 words · Sharon Carter

10 Amazing Pop-Punk Albums That Have Absolutely Zero Skips

When looking across contemporary rock music festivals,pop-punk bands are beginning to replace classic rock artistsat the top of festival line-ups. To many, the likes of Billie Joe Armstrong, Jeff Rosenstock and Tom Delonge are the guitar heroes of their generation. Much like Nu Metal, it is about damn time that the genre got its respect too. Throughout the years, pop punk has provided more variety than most believe. Incorporating heavier art forms like American hardcore or Deathcore, getting theatrical, or inspiring new generations with new approaches,pop punk’s popularity shows no sign of slowingdown....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1772 words · Geoffrey Mora

10 Doctor Who Companions Whose Best Stories Happened After Leaving The TARDIS

ManyDoctor Whocompanions’ best stories actually happened after they officially left the TARDIS. Several ofDoctor Who’s companions were too ambitious for TV, at least some audiences considered them to be, so it made sense thattheir best stories occurred after their official tenure. While most ofthe greatestDoctor Whostories of all timewere on-screen adventures, many Whoniverse lovers weren’t aware of certain companions’ stories after they departed from the show. Doctor Who’s lore also expanded into Big Finish audio dramas, written prose stories, comics, and even webcasts....

August 13, 2025 · 11 min · 2302 words · Emma Kelly

10 Metal Songs That Defined The 1980s

For some, the 1980s were about neon and new wave, yacht rock and wine coolers, wide lapels and pristine pop. For others, the decade is remembered as a time to don a battle jacket, throw up the horns, andbang your head along to some of the best metal songs in history. The 1980s was a transformative decade for metal and hard rock, ushering in changes and a level of mainstream popularity that hasn’t been felt since....

August 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1194 words · Julie White

10 Most Underrated Marvel Movie Characters Of All Time

Marvel moviesare widely loved thanks to their many inspirational and popular characters, but not all the franchise’s players have gotten the love they deserve. It’s no secret that superhero movies thrive off of recognition and popularity, though themovies of the Marvel Cinematic Universeare known to champion more obscure comic picks and turn them into household names. For a variety of reasons, some incredible characters introduced under the red banner over the years have sadly fallen by the wayside in terms of appreciation....

August 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1764 words · Brad Johnson