Why Did ’That ‘70s Show’ Recast Laurie?

That ‘70s Showwas one of the biggest shows that Fox had to offer back in the ‘90s. A hit from its very first season in 1998, it would launch a number of its young cast to stardom, and become one of the most beloved and talked about shows of its era. It had so much going for it: an absolutely perfect cast who bounced off each other as only real friends can do, sharp, witty writing, and a delicious nostalgia which by modern standards is an industry in itself....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1405 words · Erik Miller

Why Does The White Lotus Hate Happy Marriages?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 2 of The White Lotus. It’s safe to say that HBO’s hit seriesThe White Lotushas its fair share of unique takes and stances. Of all the things you could call this unusual series, though, “hopeful” really isn’t one of them. AsThe White Lotusweaves through the myriad storylines in its second season, among the many echoes of its first, there’s one in particular that sticks out....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Christopher Richards

YuGiOh Bluray Special Features Clip: The Drawing of Exodia

A little over 20 years ago, writer/illustratorKazuki TakahashibroughtYu-Gi-Oh!to life in manga form. The story followed a young puzzle-solver and card game-player named Yugi Mutou who accidentally invoked the ancient spirit of a master gambler. Together with his friends, Yugi has survived numerous games of chance, skill, luck, and even death over the years, but their latest test is about to arrive on Blu-ray and DVD inYu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Shane Jackson

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Are Joined by Dogpool in a New Figure

Amid promotion for Marvel Studios' only feature film of 2024, one of the hottest companies for toys and collectibles just dropped a stunning new figure.Entertainment Earthdebuted the first official look at a Limited Edition 1:10 Art Scale Statue from the upcomingDeadpool & Wolverine. The collectible showsHugh Jackman’s Wolverine, wearing his iconic cowl, carryingRyan Reynolds' Deadpool in his arms, with Dogpool trailing close behind them. The figure is set to be released this September, and is available now for pre-order for $249....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Dr. Kelly Hughes

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Destroys Will Smith’s Beloved Sci-Fi Blockbuster at Domestic Box Office

It’s interesting to note thatSteven Spielberg’sJurassic ParkandRoland Emmerich’sIndependence Dayessentially belong to the same era of blockbuster cinema. Both movies also delivered similar results at the box office, but whileJurassic Parkinspired six further sequels,Independence Dayspawned one, and even that didn’t work. Now, the Jurassic Park franchise’s seventh installment —Jurassic World Rebirth— has overtaken the originalIndependence Dayon the all-time domestic box office charts, having already soared past the $300 million mark. While the movie will probably gross over $350 million when all is said and done, the chances of it hitting the $400 million mark are growing bleaker by the day....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Michelle Rodriguez

‘Lake Mungo’s Director Made a Horror Masterpiece and Then Disappeared

Lake Mungohas been steadily gaining a reputation as one of the greatest horror films of all time ever since its 2008 debut, and with good reason. While the elevator pitch might make it appear unremarkable –anotherfound footage horror filmwhere the bulk of the scares come from the camera slowly zooming in on still photographs – the genius ofLake Mungolies in its design. Writer-directorJoel Andersondoes not orchestrate his debut as though seeking to generate endless reaction videos, but with a level of precision and clarity that only someone with the uttermost confidence in their vision could replicate....

July 27, 2025 · 9 min · 1776 words · Raymond Morgan

‘Mary & George’ Sneak Peek

If there’s one worldwide truth, it’s that family dynamics are tough. Even with the most agreeable, similar relatives, relationships can become strained at times. Now, imagine that one of your parents is using you as a pawn, after raising you to become charming, charismatic, and agreeable, to achieve a higher standing in society, and you have the plot of Starz’s series,Mary & George. Based onthe true story of Mary Villiers and her son, George,Julianne Moore(May December) andNicholas Galitzine(Red, White & Royal Blue) star as the titular duo who have spent their lives scheming and dreaming of a way to get to the top of the English court....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Nathan Weiss

"What a Journey": 'FBI: International' Star Reacts to Series Conclusion After Untimely Cancellation

Jesse Lee SofferjoinedFBI: Internationalin its fourth season, which would also turn out to be the show’s last. He played Wesley Mitchell, the Fly Team’s new leader, following the previous leader’s departure.FBI: Internationalairedits series finaleon Tuesday, May 20, marking the end for the second scripted spin-off inDick Wolf’sFBIuniverse. The show’s ending was an emotional affair for the cast members, many of whom have been on it since its inception. It was no less emotional for Lee Soffer, who brought fresh energy to the show’s last outing....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Joseph Johnson

'Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix' Teaser Unites Ubisoft Characters

Netflixand Ubisoft are finally ready to bring their “love letter to the ’90s"Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remixto the light. Work on the adult animated series has been underway since 2019 before beingannounced back in 2021as one of two series based on theFar Cryvideo game franchise, specifically the gonzo ’80s-fueled DLCFar Cry 3: Blood Dragon. After two years of relative silence on the project, Ubisoft unveiled the first teaser during today’s Ubisoft Summer Forward Presentation, and it’s chock-full of icons from the gaming company’s vast catalog....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Jeffery Parker

'Daisy Jones & The Six's Josh Whitehouse and Sebastian Chacon on Band Bonds

[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for Daisy Jones & The Six.]Based on the best-selling novel of the same name fromTaylor Jenkins Reid, the Amazon Studios/Hello Sunshine seriesDaisy Jones & The Sixtells the story of the meteoric rise and crash-and-burn implosion of the iconic 1970s band, fronted by Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) and Billy Dunne (Sam Claflin). The two charismatic singers are brought together to explore their shared love of music, but while their combined artistry is magic, their personalities clash, becoming toxic for everyone around them and eventually tearing them apart....

July 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1576 words · Douglas Russell

'Gran Turismo': How Neill Blomkamp Made The Racing Scenes Feel Like the Game

Gran Turismo, the video game adaptation from Sony Pictures, is a hard movie to film, with its intense racing scenes which are shot without CGI where possible, and also carrying the burden of needing to feel as if they’ve been taken directly out of the video game it takes its title from. That posed a challenge todirectorNeill Blomkamp, but as two of the main players involved in the film’s production, Blomkamp covered every base and left nothing to chance....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 610 words · Daniel Cantrell

'Spartacus' Sequel Series Announced at Starz

Starzis officially returning to one of its most beloved and groundbreaking hit series -Spartacus. The network announced that a new series is in development that is set to massively expand on the world and characters of the original show and create a new journey that will explore much of what was left untouched in the original four-season run on the network. Original series creator, writer, and executive producerSteven S. DeKnightwill also be returning as executive producer and showrunner for the new series....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Kenneth Valdez

'Strange Way of Life' Review — Pedro Pascal & Ethan Hawke Sizzle

This review was originally part of our coverage for the 2023 Cannes Film Festival. As much as the cowboys of the American West are associated with being masculine men who are the salt of the earth, so too are they associated with homosexuality. This didn’t start withBrokeback Mountain,though I’m sure that will be the main point of comparison for people who watchPedro Almodóvar’s short film,Strange Way of Life. There’s the song “Cowboys Are Frequently, Secretly Fond of Each Other,” the 1981 country music song byNed Subletteabout gay cowboys that was famously covered byWillie Nelson, or 2021’sThe Power of the DogbyJane Campionthat features a closeted gay rancher played byBenedict Cumberbatch....

July 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1081 words · Melissa Martinez