Lord Of The Rings Writer Explains Why She Won't Watch The Rings Of Power

Lord of the Ringstrilogy screenwriter Philippa Boyens explains why she chooses not to watchThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Peter Jackson’s epic trilogy was released from 2001 to 2003, with Boyens and Fran Walsh serving as his writing partners for all three installments. The trio reunited for the moredivisiveThe Hobbittrilogy, and the next adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s work didn’t come until 2022 with Prime Video’sThe Rings of Powerseries....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Amy Bailey

Love Is Blind Season 8: Lauren O’Brien And Dave Bettenburg’s Ex Drama Explained (Was She In A Relationship When She Went On The Show?)

David “Dave” Bettenburg and Lauren O’Brienshocked everyone with relationship issues shortly after coming back from the honeymoon inLove Is Blindseason 8, and here’s what to know about the ex drama. Lauren was competing for Dave in the pods with Molly Mullaney, but he ultimately chose the 31-year-old education salesperson and former social studies teacher. Dave exhibited numerous red flags in the pods, but both women seemed to ignore them, proceeding forward with their relationships....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Jeremy Valenzuela

Married At First Sight Season 18: Michelle Tomblin's Contempt For David Trimble Will Only Keep Growing (Are They Part Of The Couple Swap?)

Married at First Sightseason 18 cast member Michelle Tomblin has growing contempt for her husband, David Trimble, and it could lead to their involvement in the looming couples swap.Married at First Sightseason 18premiered in mid-October 2024 and currently has three episodes out. Prior to the season starting, there was a"Matchmaking Special"and a “Kick Off Special,” which gave viewers more insight into the cast members of season 18. Fans watched David and Michelle, Ikechi Okoré and Emem Obot,Karla Jand Juan, Allen Slovick and Madison Myers, and Camille and Thomas get married....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Crystal Wolfe

Marvel Reveals New Ironheart Comic, Teasing an Iron Man Enemy's Return

Popular young Marvel hero Ironheart is returning in her own upcoming one-shot comic, and Marvel’s advance tease for the issue indicates that her recurring antagonist, Khem, will also return – with a “connection to a classicIron Manvillain,” as both characters take the next step in their evolution, ahead of theDisney+Ironheartseries coming this summer. As announced by Marvel Comics,Ironheart: Bad Chemistry– written by John Jennings, with art by Jethro Morales –is the next step in the rivalry between Ironheart, known as Riri Williams outside of her suit, and the mysterious Khem, whose backstory Marvel promises to “shed light on” in the issue, while stating that this confrontation will “cement her as Riri’s fiercest adversary....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Katie Gordon

NBA 2K25: 10 Best Players Missing From The Game Right Now

NBA 2K25is full of fan-favorite basketball players from across all different eras, but some notable names appear to be missing from the latest release. Many of these absences have caused significant outrage among players who were hoping to continue playing with theirfavorite iconic team members. With the ability toplay as numerous NBA stars from across different erasandacross leagues, there are many who deserve to be included in 2K Games' beloved franchise....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1595 words · Mark Ramos

Nosferatu Makes Me Even More Curious To See Robert Eggers' Upcoming Sequel To A 39-Year-Old Classic

After watching Robert Eggers’Nosferatu, I am intrigued by his upcoming sequel to a classic musical fantasy movie. Since his first feature film,The Witch, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Ineson, was released in 2015,Robert Eggers' movieshave become some of the most exciting in the entertainment industry.The success ofThe Witchwas followed by 2019’sThe Lighthouse, starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, which was shot in black-and-white and received extensive critical acclaim. Eggers then tackled an epic revenge thriller that takes place in 10th-century Iceland with 2022’sThe Northman....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Edward Shaw

Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Should Only Bring Jack Sparrow Back On One Condition

Pirates of the Caribbeanhas been one of Disney’s most successful franchises, butPirates of the Caribbean 6should make a clear adjustment around one of the central characters, Jack Sparrow. Pirates of the Caribbean was a surprise hit film that released its first film,Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, in 2003. Despite having an incredible cast and compelling action, the movie was based on a theme park ride from Disney, which made it an unusual proposition for a movie....

July 8, 2025 · 5 min · 872 words · Jason Wood

Red Hulk: The Marvel Hero's Origin & Powers, Explained

Once considered a rival, opponent, and antithesis to Marvel’s Incredible Hulk, the infamousRed Hulkis a nearly unstoppable physical force with strong ties to the highest level of cosmic power in the Marvel Multiverse. While the Hulk may have him beat in terms of raw strength, red-gamma mutates possess a unique set of powers and abilities thanks to their additional cosmic origins. Red Hulk was originally known as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a decorated military general locked in an eternal conflict with Bruce Banner in both his civilian and Hulk forms, becoming synonymous with “fighting fire with fire....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1135 words · Gregory Obrien

Sienna's Healing In Terrifier 3 Is Much More Important Thanks To Major Franchise Reveal

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Terrifier 3! TheTerrifier 2director’s commentary reveals one major detail about the franchise that gives Sienna’s healing inTerrifier 3a much more significant meaning. After the monumental box office and ratings success of Terrifier 3, it’s no surprise that fans are already looking forward toTerrifier 4, which has been unofficially confirmed. However, in order to understand what’s coming in the future, viewers will need to look backward....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Steven Fleming

Spy x Family Was Almost So Much Darker Until an Editor Declared One Rule

Spy x Family, created byTatsuya Endo, is known for its unique family dynamics and sense of humor amid dramatic and tense moments. However,the series could have taken a much darker turnwithout the series editor, Shihei Lin, who works closely with Endo. The tone ofSpy x Familyis due to a strict rule that Lin gave Endo, preventing the series from taking on a grimmer tone. BeforeSpy x Family, Endo was known for his other works, such as his first serializationTista,and hisone-shotRengoku no Ashe....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 550 words · Christopher Mcclain

Star Trek’s Biggest Crossover Ever Just Happened With 6 Shocking Legacy Character Comebacks

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5, Episode 9 - “Fission Quest"Star Trek: Lower Decksjust delivered the biggestStar Trekcrossover episode of all time, bringing back a jaw-dropping six legacy characters from variousStar Trekseries, along with the original actors voicing five of the characters.Star Trek: Lower Decks' final season on Paramount+ has centered on the USS Cerritos closing fissures in space that lead to alternateStar Trektimelines. However, another starship is assigned to repairing the multiverse, andit’s crewed by a host of alternate realityStar Treklegends....

July 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1336 words · Diamond Campbell

Suits LA Episode 5 Review: The Season Reaches A New Low As The Episode Highlights How Much The Supporting Cast Moves Stories Forward

Suits LAepisode 5 lowers the bar for a show that has already been struggling to take off. The spin-off of the immensely popularSuitshas had a hard time making a name for itself, drawing criticism about the cast — specifically the lead character, Ted Black — and the meandering storylines. However, episode 5 is potentially the worst episode of the show to date. Ted experiences a sexually charged dream about some of the women in his life, and it throws him off his game....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 704 words · Brandon Sellers

The Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner Hurt So Many Women (What Susan Noles, Theresa Nist & Leslie Fhima Are Saying About Him)

Summary Since making his television debut,The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner has broken more than a few hearts, and the women he hurt have a lot to say about him. Hopes were sky-high when the 72-year-old retired restaurateur was announced as the first lead of theBachelorspin-off, which would feature baby boomers. Women all over the country heard about Gerry from their local morning shows, and they flooded the ABC casting office with applications....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 727 words · Beth Vance