Superman Star Nicholas Hoult Reveals He Consulted Smallville's Michael Rosenbaum On Playing The DCU's Lex Luthor

Ahead ofSuperman’srelease, Nicholas Hoult revealed how previous Lex Luthor actor Michael Rosenbaum reacted to his casting as the iconic DC villain. The latter portrayed Lex in the hit television seriesSmallvillefor its first seven seasons, and his version of the character is a fan favorite. Hoult’s Lex has yet to debut, but the trailers forSupermanset him up as a perfect foil to the titular hero (played by David Corenswet), with a smug attitude and an inferiority complex....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · William Steele

Supernatural's Failed Spinoff With A 47% Audience Score Shows The 1 Mistake Season 16 Can't Make

The cancellation ofThe Winchestersafter only one season highlights the one big mistakeSupernaturalseason 16 must avoid.Supernaturalran for an impressive 15 seasons on the CW, following the cross-country adventures of monster-hunting brothers Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) Winchester. Finally coming to a conclusion in 2020,Supernatural’s devastating finale that left fans divided. Not long after the show ended, fans began speculating about how the story of the Winchester brothers could continue. Before long, news broke about aprequel spin-off titledThe Winchesters,executive produced by Jensen Ackles and his wife, Danneel....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 626 words · Danielle Mclean

The Big Change That Saved Pirates Of The Caribbean Was The Same Change That Ruined It

The addition of comprehensive lore was a big change toPirates of the Caribbean,and it originally saved the franchise from being too repetitive. However, it was also the very thing that ruined the later films. With fivePirates of the Caribbeanmoviesin total, and another film in development, the swashbuckling franchise has proven itself to be a fantastic success, both commercially and critically. In fact, there’s no doubting its reputation as one of the best-loved and highest-earning franchises in the industry, with thePirates of the Caribbeanmovies amassing $4....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1265 words · Michelle Kennedy

The Blacklist's 10 Best Villains, Ranked

From overarching antagonists to characters who only appeared in one episode,The Blacklisthad no shortage of villains over the course of its 10 seasons. The premise of the show ensured that Raymond Reddington (James Spader) always had his eye on criminals that he and the FBI task force needed to go after. Inevery season ofThe Blacklist, there were episodic villains, but they often tied into more formidable threats that Reddington and the task force were facing....

August 12, 2025 · 9 min · 1859 words · Stephen Jones

The Simpsons Season 36 Finale Brings Back A Lisa Storyline I’ve Wanted For Years

Although the depictions of the future seen inThe Simpsonsseason 36’s finale aren’t necessarily canon, the episode did feature one hint that the show could bring back an underrated storyline from a few seasons earlier.The Simpsonsseason 37can do pretty much anything thanks to the show’s lax approach to continuity. Unrestrained by fidelity to earlier episodes of the series,The Simpsonscan change its canon at will in each new episode. According to executive producer Matt Selman’sXpost,The Simpsonshas an “Elastic canon” which means the series can alter the backstories of characters....

August 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1093 words · Patricia Sutton

The Simpsons Showrunner’s Favorite Homer Episode Surprisingly Comes From One Of Its Worst Seasons

AlthoughThe Simpsonshas plenty of lesser outings, it is still surprising to hear the show’s creator highlight an episode from one of the show’s worst seasons as a personal favorite. With over 790 episodes to its name and a theatrical movie spinoff,The Simpsonsis the longest-running scripted primetime American TV show in history. As such, almost every fan has a different answer when asked forthe best episode ofThe Simpsonsever, or even just their personal favorite....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1426 words · Amy Martinez

The Simpsons' Darkest Episode Aired 35 Years Ago And Hasn't Been Topped Yet

The Simpsonsis best known for its comedy and satire, but 35 years ago, the show’s darkest episode aired, and it hasn’t been topped yet. Created by Matt Groening,The Simpsonshad its beginning as a series of shorts that were part ofThe Tracey Ullman Showin the late 1980s. These short stories were developed into the show everyone now knows, and soThe Simpsonsmade its debut in 1989. At the time of writing,The Simpsonshas ended its 36th season and has beenrenewed for four more seasons....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 843 words · Sara Dawson

The Walking Dead Confirms The UK Also Fell To The Zombie Apocalypse

Having started almost 15 years ago,The Walking Dead’stelevised universe has explored a plethora of storylines, but the franchise just killed off one of its most exciting new theories. When the show first started, zombies were by far the biggest threat to the main survivors, as they were forced to navigate this unfamiliar world and the brutality that came with it. From here, the narrative became more character-focused, with the central heroes facing off against all kinds of sinister villains....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1064 words · Jessica Gomez

The White Lotus Season 3 Actress Reveals Major Change Made To Greg & Belinda's Original Ending

One of the key cast members ofThe White Lotusseason 3 has revealed that there was initially a very different ending for her character in the finale episode. Natasha Rothwell, who reprised her role as Belinda fromThe White Lotusseason 1, set in Hawaii, struck the deal of a lifetime after encountering the deviousGreg, who goes by Gary inThe White Lotusseason 3, set in a tropical Thai setting. Since Belinda had a brief friendship withJennifer Coolidge’s iconic character Tanyain the first season of The White Lotus, she recognizes Greg in season 3 and looks into Tanya’s mysterious death....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Elizabeth Torres

This Underrated Show Won Romance Anime of the Year, And It Is Way Too Good to Be Ignored

WARNING: Minor Spoilers for Blue Box Season 1 In a year filled with powerful romance contenders,Blue Boxquietly rose above the noise and snatched the title of Best Romance Anime at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards. While it may not have the loud fanfare or mainstream buzz of blockbuster hits,Blue Boxhas proven that subtlety, sincerity, and smart storytelling can outshine even the flashiest love stories. Its win was a welcome surprise, and one that has drawn new attention to a gem many viewers had sadly overlooked....

August 12, 2025 · 7 min · 1398 words · Daniel Leonard

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For June 18, 2025 (Puzzle #689)

The categories for today’sConnectionspuzzle are somewhat obscure, referring to both physical objects and more abstract concepts that may be challenging to piece together. I struggled with today’s puzzle due to the presence of many ideas that have seemingly no similarities. However, with the right clues, you can find the right fragments you need to reach important answers. Many of the words in today’s puzzle have multiple definitions, so don’t be afraid to look up phrases, even if you think you know their meanings....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Miranda Thomas

Tracker Season 3 Gets Devastating Update Following Season 2’s Big Exit

Two originalTrackercast members exit the crime drama ahead of season 3’s release.Trackerseason 3’s releaseis slated for October 19, as Justin Hartley’s titular character, Colter Shaw, continues to take on challenging new cases. As reported byTVLine,Eric Graise and Abby McEnany, who played Bobby and Velma respectively, aren’t returning forTrackerseason 3. Their exits come after Robin Weigert’s. She portrayed Velma’s wife Teddi, who was written out of the show afterTrackerseason 1’s ending, with her disappearance being motivated by Teddi and Velma separating....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Felicia Gomez

What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Debt In Schedule 1

Schedule 1features a realistic system that allows you to build and run a drug empire. The game even goes as far as giving you debt to owe to your suppliers. While this tactic helps to create the immersion in the game, it can become nerve-racking. Paying your debt is very important in this game if you wish to stay in business. However, unlessyou’re already laundering moneyand have money to spare, it can be difficult to keep up with the demands of your customers....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Kimberly West