What’s Really Behind Graham Norton’s Unexpected Break From His Talk Show?

Graham Nortonhas enchanted viewers with engaging interviews onhis celebrity chat seriesThe Graham Norton Showfor nearly 20 years on the BBC. Norton began his career in entertainment in the 1990s, working his way up as a comedian, actor, and radio personality. Once he landed his own chat series on the BBC,his quick wit and wry personality made him beloved by his viewers, so much so that he has a reputation as being Ireland’s most successful living broadcaster....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 802 words · Jose Scott

‘Alien Romulus’ Gets Brutal Rating for Chestbursters and Facehuggers

We’re beginning to wonder ifFede Álvarezhas it in him to make movies for the under-17 crowd, asAlien: Romuluswill be the filmmaker’s fourth project to receive an R rating. According toFilm Ratings, the latest title to come from the franchise started byRidley Scottnearly 50 years ago, was slapped with the adult rating “for bloody content and language.” Anyone who’s seen thepostersortrailersfor the sci-fi flick won’t be the least bit surprised as every piece of promo material has teased thatRomuluswill lean heavily into horror....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Colleen Carter

‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Just Got a Capitol-Worthy Filming Update

Lionsgate has officially started production onThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, with cameras rolling in Spain on the highly anticipated adaptation ofSuzanne Collins’latest novel. A new behind-the-scenes video released by the studio shows the crew anddirectorFrancis Lawrencekicking off the shoot, signaling the first step toward the film’sNovember 20, 2026worldwide release. Returning to the franchise he helped define, Lawrence is directing from a screenplay byBilly Ray, with long-time producersNina JacobsonandBrad Simpsonof Color Force once again steering the project....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Lisa Sexton

‘Quantum Leap’ Showrunners on the Season 2 Finale and Hopes for Season 3

[Editor’s note: The following contains major spoilers for Season 3 of Quantum Leap.] The Season 2 finale of the NBC seriesQuantum Leapgave fans what they’d been waiting and hoping for, just maybe not in quite the way they expected. That also led to countless new questions, the answers to which could make for a very interesting Season 3, which has not yet received a green light from the network. There was a lovely mix of the team on this series working together with the legacy of the original in a way that felt emotional and heartwarming in all the right ways....

July 7, 2025 · 12 min · 2381 words · Monica Wagner

‘Superman’ Star, 31, Comes to the Defense of His Man of Steel Predecessor Henry Cavill

A new era ofSupermanbegins this week with the long-awaited premiere ofJames Gunn’s take on the DC icon. From everything we’ve seen, it looks to bea much brighter iteration on the Kryptonian hero, embracing his colorful comic book stories and the overarching themes of hope and optimism that define the character.Not all fans are on board, though, especially given the treatment ofHenry Cavillduring his time donning the cape and suit.Zack Snyder’s take on the universe didn’t resonate with everybody, but it had a distinct vision of a darker, more grounded Superman that, in the eyes of supporters, was never given a proper chance withMan of Steelas Cavill’s only solo film....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 679 words · Wendy Meyer

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Most Controversial Season Is Better Than You Remember

Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas an iconic TV series well-known for being equal parts funny and heartbreaking, all the while crossing over into just about every genre there is. It was an action/comedy/drama/romance/fantasy/coming-of-age show that aired between 1997 and 2003, with 144 episodes airing across seven seasons. It was by no means a perfect show throughout its entire run, but the highs outweigh the lows to the point where most will agree that it holds some sort of classic status among other shows of the late 1990s/early 2000s....

July 6, 2025 · 10 min · 2060 words · Kevin Grant MD

'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' Steals Top Spot at Domestic Box Office From 'Mufasa: The Lion King'

After a dour first weekend of the new year, the domestic box office was injected with new blood on Friday. Lionsgate is finally catching a break aftera dismal 2024, withDen of Thieves 2: Panterapoised to debut at the number one spot. This would make it the studio’s first number one debut since 2023’sThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. StarringGerard Butler,Den of Thieves 2serves as a sequel to the surprise hit 2018 original, which grossed around $80 million worldwide on a reported budget of $30 million....

July 6, 2025 · 3 min · 523 words · Charles Mckenzie

'Dragons: The Nine Realms' Season 7 Trailer

DreamWorks Animation’sHow to Train Your Dragonseries is arguably one of the studio’s most successful franchises, and it quickly became a beloved series for audiences. It would eventually spawn multiple television shows, including the currently airingDragons: The Nine Realmsthatexpands the franchise’s universeeven farther. On September 14, the series heads into its seventh season with seven 22-minute episodes. It will release simultaneously on Hulu and Peacock. Ahead of the Season 7 premiere, Collider is excited to exclusively debut the trailer....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Joseph Rivera

'Moana 2' Is Now Among the Top Five Global Box Office Hits of 2024

Disney’sMoana 2continued its remarkable box office run in its second weekend of release. The animated sequelbroke records over the Thanksgiving period, and remained the number one choice for moviegoers around the world in its sophomore frame. Having already overtaken the firstMoanafilm at the domestic box office, the movie has set its sights on passing the original in overseas markets as well. This weekend,Moana 2passed a massive new milestone globally, reducing the distance between itself and its celebrated predecessor....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Melvin Miller

'Pulse' Images Offer a Heart-Pounding Look at Netflix's New Medical Drama

It’s time to page cardio because todayNetflixdecided to unveil some first-look images of their first-ever English-languagemedical procedural seriesPulse. The story follows the day-to-day lives of a tight-knit group of doctors who work at Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center. Along with the images, the streamer also revealed when the series is debuting:it premieres on April 3. The first-look images suggest that the team of doctors has a pretty good working relationship, but since they spend dozens of hours together every week, they can’t help but let emotions get tangled up in their routine....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Sharon Davis

'The Accountant 2' Director Confirms Trilogy Plans [Exclusive]

We’re at nearly a decade sinceThe Accountantoriginally opened in theaters, and with the long-awaited sequel arriving in theaters next month, the movie’s director,Gavin O’Connor, has revealed that it won’t be stopping at two, withThe Accountant 3on the horizon. Speaking withCollider’sSteve Weintraubat SXSW, O’Connor confirmed thatThe Accountant 2is actually the middle chapter of a carefully planned trilogy—one that’s been in the works since the first film’s post-production. When asked about whetherThe Accountant 2was ever envisioned as part of a larger world or franchise, O’Connor confirmed it, adding that he and screenwriterBill Dubuqueweremapping out a trilogyfrom the moment they began working together on the first film....

July 6, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Denise Rasmussen

10 Best Period Ghost Story Movies, Ranked

Supernatural movies provide audiences with some of the best thrills while sitting in front of the screen at the comfort of their homes, and ghost stories in particular make for some of the most atmospheric and compelling in film. Considering that they’re often connected with human emotion and deal with psychological themes that audiences may relate to, this niche category is entertaining, chilling, and at times even moving. Fortunately for ghost story enjoyers, many films have provided audiences with captivating narratives involving these supernatural — or so we think — beings....

July 6, 2025 · 8 min · 1507 words · Margaret Smith

10 Best TV Character Recasts, According to Reddit

Recasting characters can often be a risky move, especially if the viewers are used to seeing a certain actor play the role. However, there are times when a character needs to be replaced with another actor. During these circumstances, viewers hope that the replacement actor maintains the essence of the character. Indeed, there are certain recasts where they showcased a remarkable ability to retain the essence of a character, while also breathing new life into it....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Jeremiah Jones