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The recently-released live-action remakeLilo & Stitchreplaces the original’s Captain Gantu with another iconic character as the primary antagonist, a decision filmmakers discussed in an interview. As director Dean Fleischer Camp notes, a lot ofLilo & Stitch’s story is miscommunications between well-meaning characters.Lilo & Stitchis about sisters Nani (Sydney Agudong) and Lilo (Maia Kealoha) trying to stay together after their parents' deaths when they adopt alien Stitch (Chris Sanders), who they are unaware is being hunted by galactic law enforcement....

Alien 3was such a painful experience for David Fincher that he seriously considered walking away from Hollywood. Following in the footsteps of Ridley Scott and James Cameron and helming the third entry in theAlienmovie franchisewas going to be a daunting task for any filmmaker. That’s why the sequel spent many years in development hell, where different actors and directors came and went. Directors like Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2) and Vincent Ward gave it their best shot, whilemany ideas were pitched and rejected forAlien 3....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us' season 2 premiere. The Last Of Usco-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann address the season 2 premiere’s introduction of the new stalker form of infected. Serving as an adaptation of the Naughty Video game franchise, which Druckmann wrote, the HBO series returned for its sophomore outing on Sunday night, catching up with Bella Ramsey’s Ellie and Pedro Pascal’s Joel after a five-year time jump....

Warning: This post contains some spoilers for Homer’s Odyssey.The world finally got to learn more about Tom Holland’s character and his story in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming fantasy blockbuster,The Odyssey. Based on Homer’s classic Greek epic,Nolan’s adaptation ofThe Odysseyfollows the Ithacan King Odysseus (Matt Damon) as he attempts to return home after fighting in the Trojan War, only to encounter several gods and monsters that stand in his way. The first trailer forThe Odysseyrevealed thatHolland is playing Odysseus' son, Telemachus, who embarks on a quest of his own to find his father....

Another round ofWWE 2K22DLC is imminent, and 2K has released a video for one of the superstars joining the expanding roster. A rising superstar from NXT 2.0 will make his in-game debut with theWWE 2K22Stand Back Pack DLC alongside three other superstars.The MSK tag team is comprised of Wes Lee and Nash Carter in NXT 2.0. Following their NXT Tag Team Championship victory at NXT Stand and Deliver, MSK were broken up due to the firing of Nash Carter fromWWE....

It’s time to talk aboutJessica Jones' wardrobe. There was a time when Jessica Jones was one of Marvel’s more obscure characters on their roster. Then, Krysten Ritter brought the character to life through the self-titled Netflix series, as well as Defenders, turning her into an icon. Years after she last donned Jones' jacket, audiences have been hoping for her to return to the MCU,ideally forDaredevil: Born Again. In an interview with Michael Rosenbaum for hisInside of Youpodcast, when asked if she’d be willing to reprise the role of Jessica Jones for any property within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Krysten Ritter gave a resounding yes, but it’s Ronsenbaum’s follow-up question that deserves a bigger discussion....

With theannouncement of Kelli Giddish’s returntoLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-T has recently spoken out about his thoughts on her much-anticipated return. Giddish (Amanda Rollins) initially exitedSVUin the middle of season 24 after 12 years on the show. Fans ofSVU, and even Giddish herself, were upset about the exit, but her costars had a difficult time moving on without her.Ice-T’s honest comments shed light on the impact her absence had, proving her departure was far more than just a plot twist....

For decades, the Marvel Universe has been woven interconnected tales of heroes, earth-shattering conflicts, and, of course, complex relationships. Among the most polarizing is the unique connection betweenThe Fantastic Four’sInvisible Woman, Sue Storm, and the Sub-Mariner, Namor. It is a dynamic that has sometimes captivated readers, but also split the fandom, generating heated opinions on both sides of the aisle. The romance between Sue Storm and Namor isn’t just a relationship created to make a love trianglebetween the two and Reed Richards;it’s a deeply entrenched aspect of Marvel lore that existed well before many of its most famous pairings....

TheHunger Gamesseries is beloved for a good reason, but the universe certainly has its share of plot holes across the four initial movies and prequel stories. Taking place in a dystopian future in which a tyrannical regime rules the nation of Panem, formerly North America,The Hunger Gamesmoviesare named after the annual state-sanctioned death games that the Panem government runs with randomly-selected youths from the various districts. This elaborate premise is a compelling one, but certainly opens up the story to many perilous plot holes....

Withsuperheromovies typically being released within a larger franchise, the stories can change over time, as new releases change how these characters are seen. Whether it be theDCEU, the MCU, or any other franchiseor series, superhero and comic book movies generally exist inside a larger landscape. For the most part, this tends to enhance the films that came before, giving more context to the heroes, and unfolding important character arcs. But, for one reason or another, there are a handful of superhero movies that have actually gotten worse since their big-screen debuts....

As the premiere date for the first movie in the new reboot ofThe Chronicles of Narniadraws closer, we will think more about what we hope the Oscar-nominated director will get right. Greta Gerwig has her work cut out for her when it comes to adapting the books faithfully, but putting a new spin on the story for a modern audience. Netflix and Gerwig’sNarniarebootwill first adapt the prequel novelThe Magician’s Nephew, as confirmed byCarey Mulligan’s casting as Digory Kirke’s mother....

Game of Thronesfans didn’t have to wait long for a perfect replacement, asSuccessionpremiered whileGoTwas still on the air.Succession’s audience may have been much smaller thanGame of Thrones' record-breaking viewership, but it was a watercooler show for anyone who watched. LikeGame of Thrones,the cast ofSuccessionwas made up of predominantly established actors who became household names thanks to starring in the HBO drama. In terms of awards success,Succession’s stars even outshoneGame of Thrones', as Jeremy Strong, Matthew Macfadyen, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook all took home Emmys for their performances, while Peter Dinklage was the onlyGoTstar to be honored....

Apple TV+ has its ownBreaking Badreplacement show, which has given one of the most memorable Walter White moments a whole new spin. Given howBreaking Badis often touted as one of the best shows ever made, it is unsurprisingly jam-packed with many iconic and quotable moments. From Jesse Pinkman’s “Science b**ch!” to Walter White’s “I am the one who knocks,” the series left audiences with many memorable sequences that still remain deeply embedded in pop culture....