Released in 2024, Mohammad Rasoulof’s powerful drama,The Seed of the Sacred Fig,was one of the year’s most popular films; however,the Iranian film had significant consequences,as he received a prison sentence for making it. The movie’s theme was about the authoritarian Iranian government and the use of smartphones as surveillance devices. However,to finishThe Seed of the Sacred Fig,Rasoulof made it in secret. There was even a title before the movie starts that reads: “When there is no way, a way must be made....

A new festivity is here, which meansPokemon GOplayers have another lineup of Battle Raid bosses to challenge in the coming weeks during the Evolution Event. The recent introduction of a new Legendary, in addition to some exciting lower tier inclusions of some meta-relevant mid-tier creatures, should help make mid-December a very good time to be a PvE raider. The main attraction inPokemon GOBattle Raids right now is Terrakion. This Legendary is the most meta-relevant of the Swords of Justice Pokemon and trainers will want to ensure they secure a few strong copies of the Pokemon for future Raids and Gym defense....

Although it is unknown which booksReacher’s seasons 4 and 5 will adapt, season 3’s flashbacks might have already paved the way for the show to adapt two books in the upcoming installments. Since there are manybooks in Lee Child’sJack Reacherseries, theAmazon Prime Video detective seriescannot strive to adapt all of them. Instead, it must carefully choose a handful of them and ensure they will be suitable for live-action storytelling on television....

Warning: contains potential spoilers forImperial#1! She-Hulkhas an awesome new code name, and it shows how serious Marvel is about reinventing theHulkfamily. Marvel’sImperialis almost here, and it promises to redefine the publisher’s cosmic side. AmongImperial’smany factions are the Hulks, including She-Hulk.It is no secret the Hulk franchise has struggled as of late, but a preview forImperial#1 is a harbinger of better things, including new nicknames. Jonathan Hickman just finished redefining another corner of the Marvel Universe: it’s gods and cosmic beings in theG....

Sister WivesstarKody Brownis moving beyond the polygamy spotlight by joining a reality competition series full of jaw-dropping drama and twists. Since 2010,Kody’s journey onSister Wiveshasshowcased his polygamous family with four wives and 18 children, challenging views on love and marriage.Kody has faced relationship changesand personal growth while shaping conversations about modern polygamy and non-traditional families on TV. The cast forSpecial Forces: World’s Toughest Testseason 4 has been announcedbyEW, and the cast includes some of the biggest names in showbiz, including Kody....

In light of the surprise release ofThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredyesterday, the future of the ambitious modSkyblivionwas uncertain. The mod aims to recreate the entirety ofOblivionwithinThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,and has taken over 13 years of development by an evolving roster of volunteers. The official remake ofOblivioncould potentially have put a wrench in the project, if Bethesda had decided that it didn’t want the team working on the mod any more....

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3, Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” Star Trek: Strange New Worldsjust delivered a big Captain James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) episode that included a callback to one of the Enterprise captain’s most famous speeches.Strange New Worldsusually centers on Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his Enterprise crew, but"The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail" gives Kirk the spotlightas he is forced to take command of the USS Farragut....

Certain aspects of video game design have only gotten increasingly important over the years, and one of those is the element of the player-character. Whilesilent, faceless protagonistswere all the rage back in the early days of gaming, allowing the player to insert themselves into the heroic role, many players now prefer to control a pre-defined character. In some instances, like with the ‘Another side another story’ trope, this can extend to more than one character....

It’s well known thatAnakin Skywalkerfell to the dark side at the end ofStar Wars Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, but one scene fromThe Acolyteputs that fall into a different light. ThoughThe Acolytewas met with many controversiesand mixed feelings, there were a few moments where the show really shone. One of the best non-action scenes came inThe Acolyte’s ending, when Rebecca Henderson’s Jedi Master Vernestra Rwoh spoke with Senator Rayencourt, played by Arrowverse alum David Harewood....

As Yelena Belova gets ready to return to theMarvel Cinematic Universe, Florence Pugh looks at the progression of her character’s arc fromBlack WidowtoThunderbolts*. Ever since her debut in Phase 4, The Multiverse Saga has been focusing on establishing Yelena Belova as the new Black Widow. Since Pugh is a key member oftheThunderbolts*cast, but with an ensemble of new and returning Marvel actors, it marks the biggest progression in Yelena’s character journey since her initial debut....

Following the latestThe Fantastic Four: First Stepstrailer, the Silver Surfer actor shares their reaction to the character’sMarvel Cinematic Universedesign. After years of development,the MCU timelineis finally getting ready to introduce the Fantastic Four in Marvel Studios' highly anticipated reboot of Marvel’s First Family. One of the major characters coming to life from the Fantastic Four lore is Shalla-Bal, a.k.a. one of the Silver Surfers from the Marvel Comics canon, as this will mark her live-action debut....

The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons season 36 episode 18, “Estranger Things,” now streaming on HuluThe Simpsons' latest trip to a possible future changes one major element of Lisa’s other flashfoward storylines. Although the static setting of the animated show has never allowed the characters to age in any drastic way,The Simpsonshas always been good about slowly peeling the layers away from supporting characters. One of the most interesting waysThe Simpsonsdoes this is by visiting potential futures, depicting what a grown Bart and Lisa might do with their lives....

This article contains spoilers for28 Years Laterand a discussion of sexual and physical abuse. 28 Years Lateris the long-awaited sequel to Danny Boyle’s 2002 zombie classic, and the shocking ending has already sparked plenty of discussion online. After saying goodbye to his mother and setting out on a journey of self-discovery on his own, Alfie Williams’ protagonist Spike encounters a group of violent thugs who protect him from the infected, and their appearance is a thinly-veiled reference to one of the UK’s most controversial celebrities....