The MCU Just Hinted At A Major Change To Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom

As theMCUfandom awaits Robert Downey Jr.’s rendition of Doctor Doom with bated breath, it looks likeCaptain America: Brave New Worldmay have just hinted at a big change to the iconic villain’s characterization. The jury is still out on how Marvel Studios intends to navigate the fact that its archetypal cast member will re-enterthe MCU as an entirely different characterfollowing the wildannouncement at 2024’s San Diego Comic-Con. The prevailing theory, of course, is that RDJ will be portrayingDoctor Doom as an Iron Man variantdespite all assertions to the contrary behind the scenes....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Christine Wu

The Next Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Should Include 1 Autumn Court Custom Rhysand Already Teased

Sarah J. Maas has confirmed the nextA Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)novel will finally explore Elain’s story, and it’s no surprise that her love triangle predicament with both Lucien and Azriel will play a major role. In re-reading the series, Maas' cleverly placed clues throughout each book foreshadow events that will likely unfold inElain’sA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook—and one can be found in Azriel’s POV chapter at the end ofSilver Flames....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Emily Villarreal

TMNT x Naruto Gives Leonardo His Coolest Design in History

Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic designs are adored by all fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell, but their crossover intoNaruto’s universe gives Leonardo a redesign that puts his original look to shame. The TMNT’s fearless leader is sure to turn heads now that he’s procured the ultimate ninja upgrade, elevating him to true shinobi status. InTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto#1 – written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya – the Ninja Turtles engage in a heated battle againstNaruto, Sasuke, and SakuraLeonardo targets Sasuke in this thrilling ninja clash, and as he fights, he shows off an eye-catching new costume and mask....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Robert Park

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 13, 2025 (Puzzle #459)

Quick Links If you need some extra energy to get through today’sConnectionspuzzle, you came to the right place. We may not have caffeine, but we do have what you need to focus in on the last few answers and solve the puzzle. Whether you want a few clues or just straight-up spoilers, we have what it takes to get you that streak bonus. Sometimes, things in our lives are better in bite-sized varieties....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 693 words · Dustin Phillips

Upcoming Fantasy Movies Releasing In 2025

2025 has a major line-up offantasy moviesset for release, including some heavy-hitting franchises and a few wholly original films. January starts off strong withWolf Man, a reinvention of the classicUniversal Horror monster movie directed bySawco-creator Leigh Wannel. February will be absolutely packed, with the feature-length animated spinoff of Netflix’sThe Witcher, Sirens of the Deep, as well as the George R. R. Martin-derivedInthe Lost Landsand A24’s fantasy adventureThe Legend of Ochi....

August 5, 2025 · 11 min · 2207 words · Olivia Freeman

VCT Champions 2023 Groups announced: Group D is stacked

Valorant News Riot Games have confirmed the VCT Champions groups. 16 teams have been divided into 4 groups ahead of the Los Angeles event in August. Group D is looking stacked. Riot Games have wasted no time in announcing the groups for the upcoming VCT Champions 2023 following the end of the Last Chance Qualifiers. Group D is looking by far the most compelling followed by Group A. Evil Geniuses find themselves in a comfortable Group B, while Tokyo Masters winners Fnatic’s biggest threat in Group C will be NRG....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Christian Neal

Vengo Net Worth: How Rich The Shark Tank Company Is

Vengo received a massive evaluation when it appeared onShark Tank, which has some fans wondering how the company ended up doing and what its net worth is now. Steven Bofill and Brian Shimmerlik came to meetthe sharks ofShark Tankin season 7, episode 22, pitching their company “Vengo”. Vengo’s flagship product was a novel way to disrupt the vending machine market; a slim vending machine capable of being mounted on walls that can hold 100 small-sized objects, all available for purchase with credit cards....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 633 words · Matthew Neal

Why Transplant Season 4 Was The Show's Last, According To The Showrunner

Transplantseason 4 is the official end to the Canadian medical drama, but American audiences will have to wait to watch the show. Ahighly underrated TV procedural,Transplantis a 2020 Canadian medical drama that follows Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed (Hamza Haq), a Syrian Civil War refugee and the newest resident at York Memorial Hospital. Despite his long career in medicine, issues with foreign conversions of his credentials force him to start at the lowest rungs of the hospital where he faces all the problems a new workplace and home can bring....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Alison Glass

"Cut Myself Out Of This Goddamn Movie": Kurt Russell's Tombstone Decision Made Val Kilmer's Doc Holliday A Western Icon

Val Kilmer’s performance as Doc Hollidayin the iconic Western classicTombstoneis one of the most celebrated in the entire Western genre, but it was only possible thanks to a pivotal change that Kurt Russell made to the movie’s narrative.Tombstoneis a rousing, dramatized version of the events surrounding the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, one of the most famous events in the history of the Old West. Most of the characters inTombstone, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, have real-world inspirations, even if the on-screen personalities don’t necessarily line up with what little history is known....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Nicole Oliver

"She Was Vindicated": Margaery Tyrell's Game Of Thrones Ending Was Perfect For Her Character

Margaery Tyrell meets a tragic end in HBO’sGame of Thrones,buther death fits her character’s story incredibly well. Margaery maneuvers her way to becoming queen of the Seven Kingdoms early inGame of Thrones’eight-season run. However, she perishes when Cersei Lannister blows up the Great Sept of Baelor at the end of season 6. It’s an abrupt and violent fate for Margaery, her brother, and her father — but it’s one that makes sense in the context of her character arc....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 955 words · Heather Middleton

10 Best Civ 6 Leaders For A Scientific Victory

Of the many Victory types inCivilization 6, the Scientific Victory is one of the more challenging to achieve. Winning it requires investment in Science and Technologies, and there are multiple steps required to fully complete the Space Race project that ultimately completes the Scientific Victory. If players want to properly set themselves up for a Scientific Victory, they will need to choose the best leader for the task. InCiv 6, there are multiple leaders that can achieve a Scientific Victory, but a select few are specially equipped for the task....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1585 words · Joanne Ford

10 Far Side Comics Set In the Big City

Cities were a major part of artist Gary Larson’s legendary comicThe Far Side;from shady alleyways, to crowded sidewalks, to the tops of high-rise apartment buildings, countlessFar Sidecartoons took place in major metropolitan settings– as many, if not more so, than wereset in suburban living rooms, anotherFar Sidestaple. Larson utilized the city setting as a way to achieve a variety of different punchlines, and to express a number of different ideas; some of his city jokes contained recognizable social commentary, while others were purely outrageous, using the setting to ground an otherwise surreal ordownright sillyFar Sidecomic....

August 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1693 words · Brian Mckinney

10 MCU Characters Who Could Die In Marvel's 2025 Projects

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis getting ready to go big in the next year, but that could include some shocking deaths along the way. 2024 was one of the slowest years for the MCU, especially given how the franchise has been releasing projects constantly since the start of the Multiverse Saga. While it has become one of theMCU’s best movies,Deadpool & Wolverinewas the only Marvel Studios film released this year. That will change in 2025, asMarvel has three movies scheduled for release....

August 4, 2025 · 9 min · 1865 words · April Bryant