Ayoola Smart Has Never Played Anyone Like Her 'Wheel of Time' Character

We’re further out now fromThe Wheel of Time’s Season 2 finale, but given everything that goes downin that epic episode, we knew we needed the help of some of the show’s cast to wrap our heads around it all. While Rand al’Thor (Josha Stradowski) finally accepts his roleas the prophesied Dragon Reborn(with the help of some channeling fromRosamund Pike’s Moiraine), the original Two Rivers bunch finally reunites in full, looking out on the city of Falme in the wake of an epic battle between Seanchan, Whitecloaks, Aiel, and… wait, there’syet anotherForsaken(Laia Costa) lurking softly, softly from the shadows?...

August 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1576 words · Tammy Sandoval

Barbie: Ryan Gosling Is Plastic and Fantastic as Ken in New Image

It’sBarbie’s world, and we’re just living in it —Ryan Goslingincluded. The first image of theNotebookstar in Warner Bros.’ upcoming film adaptation of the classic doll franchise has been released, and Gosling looks as shiny as ever as Barbie’s perfect, plastic partner, donning an ‘80s-style denim vest and jeans, completing the look with white-blonde hair and boxers embroidered with his name — because of course. The new image is only the second we’ve seen from the upcoming film, aside from one ofMargot Robbieas the titular Barbie, and this one seems equally as neon and pink as Robbie’s, showing off a world eerily reminiscent of both the plastic playhouses made popular by little girls around the globe and the iconic pink house from 1964’sWhat a Way to Go!...

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Melissa Neal

Best Portable Speakers & Docks in 2025

Portable audio has come a long way since the tinny single-driver Bluetooth bricks of the early 2010s. Market analysts expect the global wireless speaker segment to top $78 billion by 2028 as battery chemistry, codec efficiency, and smart-assistant ecosystems mature. Today’s models routinely deliver 360-degree sound, support hi-res Bluetooth codecs such as LDAC and aptX Adaptive, and survive full submersion thanks to IP67 housings. Some even double as Qi chargers, conference-call hubs, or satellite radio docks....

August 6, 2025 · 17 min · 3427 words · Jeffrey Gomez

Cressida Deserves a Redemption Tour in the Next Season of 'Bridgerton'

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2. Salacious gossip from scandalous characters — that’s exactly what hitNetflixseriesBridgertonexcels at. The voracious readers ofLady Whistledown’s column, and the equally hungry viewers of the show, can’t help but be enthralled by rogueish characters, whose scheming and biting comments make for thoroughly addicting entertainment. But even more so than tantalizing rumors, audiences love a good redemption story: watching a rake become a gentleman, a villain becoming a hero....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Connor Pacheco

Does The Spotify App Cause Significant Battery Drain?

Spotify can use a lot of battery power, but the impact can be different for each person. It depends on how you use your device, its settings, and the app’s version. By following the tips on this page and staying informed about updates, you may listen to your music and save battery power. If you’ve noticed that Spotify is making your phone’s battery run out quickly, you are actually right. Spotify can use a lot of your battery, especially if you listen for a long time or use certain features....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 964 words · Robert Hudson

Drew Sidora's Attempt to Keep Her Divorce Dirt A Secret Backfired Miserably

Drew Sidora’stear-streaked performances may play well on screen, butThe Real Housewives of Atlantafans aren’t buying it — especially now that she’s scrambling to keep her divorce records sealed. On season 16, episode 6, titled “Peace Interrupted,” Drew and estranged husbandRalphPittmantook their drama to new lows, exposing a fractured relationship that’s becoming harder forDrew to spin in her favor. After years of dodging accountability and getting tangled in questionable story lines, her latest move has viewers asking: what is she really trying to hide?...

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Joshua Ross

Dunkirk Images Go Inside Christopher Nolan's WW2 Film

Warner Bros. has released over 15 new images fromChristopher Nolan’sDunkirk. The film follows the true story Operation Dynamo, the rescue operation that saved hundreds of thousands of British soldiers who were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk during World War II. Nolan’s approach promises a triptych story where he’ll explore the rescue from land, air, and sea. The trailers have been harrowing and intense, but I’m particularly eager to see how Nolan takes on a real story....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Brenda Silva

Edge of Tomorrow 2 Lands Mission: Impossible Director

[Update: Well this is interesting. It appears that Deadline’s report was mistaken, asChristopher McQuarriehas taken to Twitter to clarify that he’snotdirectingEdge of Tomorrow 2after all: This makes a bit more sense, but regardless, I’m enthused to see this movie might actually happen now. Our original story follows below.] Edge of Tomorrow 2is one big step closer to becoming a reality. TheDoug Liman-directed 2014 sci-fi film was a pleasantly surprising and all-around terrific burst of fresh air to the blockbuster genre, withTom CruiseandEmily Bluntbringing audiences a truly unique and thrilling time travel yarn with charm to spare....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Eric Hernandez Jr.

Escape from New York Remake Lands Writer Leigh Whannell

Upgradewriter-directorLeigh Whannellis keeping busy. A few days ago, we reported that Whannell was set towrite and direct a new version ofThe Invisible Manfor Universal that would scrap all the Dark Universe plans and go for something that doesn’t have to worry about an interconnected universe. Now Whannell is attached to write the remake ofJohn Carpenter’s classic 1981 sci-fi action filmEscape from New York. For those who are unfamiliar with the movie, it starsKurt Russellas convict Snake Plissken, who is tasked with rescuing the President from Manhattan, which is now a maximum-security prison in the futuristic world of 1997....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Cindy White

Eva Green on Dumbo, CGI Elephants, and Learning Trapeze

From visionary directorTim Burton, the live-action telling of the beloved classicDumbocelebrates differences while also exploring the importance of family, both by blood and by circumstance. When circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) appoints former horse-riding star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children (Nico Parker,Finley Hobbins) as the caretakers for the newborn elephant with the oversized ears, he has no idea that what initially makes him a laughingstock to audiences will also change their lives forever....

August 6, 2025 · 7 min · 1463 words · Christopher Lee

Evil Dead Rise Image: Bruce Campbell Shares Bloody First Look

It’s finally Halloween which means it’s a great day to look forward to some of the exciting horror films coming in the new year. One of the most iconic horror franchises getting a revival in 2023 isEvil Deadin the appropriately titledEvil Dead Rise. The film is getting a theatrical release next April and, in honor of the spooky holiday, fans have been given a new look at the highly anticipated film....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Denise Torres

Ewan McGregor on Last Days in the Desert, Trainspotting 2

From writer/directorRodrigo García,Last Days in the Desertfollows a holy man known as Yeshua (Ewan McGregor), who has spent weeks subsisting on only water and prayer. On his way out of the wilderness, he comes across an ordinary family in crisis and struggles with the Devil (also played by McGregor) over their fate. At the press day for this film, which is an imagined chapter from Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and praying in the desert, actor Ewan McGregor spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about howLast Days in the Desertcame his way, why the project appealed to him, how he enjoyed being a part of such a small production, and being his own co-star....

August 6, 2025 · 9 min · 1732 words · Stacy James

Fancy Nancy: Krista Tucker on Adapting the Books for Disney Junior

Get ready to get fancy! Disney Junior’s all-new animated seriesFancy Nancybrings the bestselling children’s books to life in fantastic fashion, starting this Friday. Geared towards kids ages 2-7, each episode is comprised of two 11-minute humorous and heartfelt stories that showcase themes of self-expression, originality and love of family. And in advance of the show’s debut, we had a chance to chat with show developer and head writerKrista Tucker(Sheriff Callie’s Wild West) about how the best-selling book series became Disney’s newest animated series....

August 6, 2025 · 12 min · 2403 words · Margaret Robinson