Halo TV Series Cast and Characters Revealed by Showtime

TheHaloTV seriescast has been rounded out as the ambitious video game adaptation looks to finally start production later this year.Pablo Schreiber(Orange Is the New Black) was previously set in the lead role of Master Chief, but today Showtime announced thatNatascha McElhone(Californication) andBokeem Woodbine(Fargo) are also set for lead roles in the show whileShabana Azmi(Fire),Bentley Kalu(Avengers: Age of Ultron),Natasha Culzac(The Witcher) andKate Kennedy(Catastrophe) round out the ensemble. McElhone will be playing two characters in theHaloTV show: Dr....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Christopher Hines

How Sarah Hyland Learned of Her 'Love Island' Replacement

Sarah Hylandwas the host ofLove Island USA,but that all ended with one text. According to theModern Familystaple, she got a text that let her know her time on the show was over.Vanderpump Rulesstar, and the woman hurt at the center of Scandoval,Ariana Madix, has had a lot of successsinceTom Sandovalcheated on her with her friendRachel Levissand now part of that success includes taking over hosting duties onthe reality dating show.Madix did a guest spot in the previous season and fans responded positively to her....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Amanda Cunningham

John Wick: Chapter 4 Images Show Keanu Reeves In Paris

In around two months, the Boogeyman will be back on our screens. Not the one who haunts our dreams, but the one whose puppies we should never harm. Baba Yaga, John Wick himself, is back inJohn Wick: Chapter 4and the hype is growing day by day. Wick, the hitman who just wants to retire, but can’t, is back for a fourth installment of insane action and bone-crunching action—played, of course, by the incomparableKeanu Reeves—alongside an all-star cast of returning and new characters....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Donna West MD

Kingsman 2 Trailer Images Reveal the Spy Sequel

Earlier today,Taron Edgertonrevealed the first teaserforMatthew Vaughn’sKingsman: The Golden Circle, and it’s a blink and you’ll miss it affair. The whole damn thing only spans 16 seconds. But as they say, good things come in small packages because when you break this sucker down frame by frame, it’s packed with first looks and tidbits from the upcoming spy sequel. Most noticeably, this film is going all in on Americana, from the Cowboy aesthetic of the American superspies, called Statesmen, to the retro chic aesthetic ofJulianne Moore’s villainous Poppy, and there even seems to be a bit of an Indiana Jones riff in there....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 327 words · Eric Zamora

Kristin Scott Thomas on Slow Horses & What She Found Challenging About Series

If you’re a fan of spy series andGary Oldman, I’ve got some great news to share: now streaming on Apple TV+ is Oldman’s new series,Slow Horses, and it’s absolutely worth your time. Based onMick Herron’sbest-selling novels and adapted for television byWill Smith(Veep), the series follows a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 – Slough House. Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, the brilliant but cantankerous leader of the spies who end up in Slough House due to their career ending mistakes....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Brian Anderson

Little Monsters Trailer Starring Lupita Nyong'o Debuts

If you thoughtJim Jarmuschhad the market cornered on zombie horror comedies this year withThe Dead Don’t Die, think again. Arriving in November is another truly wild entry into the horror-comedy genre:Little Monsters, starringLupita Nyong’o,Josh Gad, andAlexander England, and directed byAbe Forsythe. The first trailer forLittle Monstersarrived this week after premiering at Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The trailer features Nyong’o (in what looks like a refreshingly funny turn for the typically serious star) as the eternally optimistic elementary school teacher Miss Caroline, who is overseeing a field trip to a petting zoo....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Charles Marshall

Lord of the Rings: Highs and Lows of Arwen's Expanded Role

For her, he won two kingdoms and helped vanquish the Shadow; for him, she forsook the immortal life of her people.J. R. R. Tolkiendeclared their relationship, “really essential to the story.” And yet, “The Tale ofAragornand Arwen” is only found in the Appendix toThe Lord of the Rings. Among the conceits ofThe Lord of the Ringsis that it was derived from the hobbits’ account of the War of the Ring begun by Bilbo Baggins inThe Hobbit....

June 23, 2025 · 9 min · 1905 words · Donna Reed

Making Gene Kelly's 'Singin' in The Rain' Scene Wasn't a Glorious Moment

He’s fallen in love and just walked home the girl of his dreams. Now, there’s nothing left for him to do but walk the rainy streets of Los Angeles, and do a time-step or two.Gene Kelly,Debbie Reynolds, andDonald O’Connorstarred in what many consider to be one of the greatest musicals of all time,Singin' in the Rain.Released in 1952, it has stood the test of time and is celebrated for its elaborate sets, incredibly staged musical productions, and satirical depiction of show business....

June 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1161 words · Erik Finley

Master and Commander 2 in the Works, Script From Chaos Walking Writer

According to a report inDeadline, 20th Century Studios is developing a newMaster and Commanderfilm, almost two decades after the release of 2003’sMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World. The new film will be written byPatrick Ness, who previously wrote the 2016 filmA Monster Callsand, most recently, the filmChaos Walking, which was an adaptation of his own book,The Knife of Never Letting Go. The original film starredRussell Croweas Capt....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Susan Wood

Mel Gibson's Movies as Political, Religious, & Brutal Crusades

In 1996,Mel Gibsonhad attained a unique though not exactly rare and exalted position in the movie business.Bravehearthad just picked up five Academy Award wins, including Best Directing, Best Cinematography, and Best Film. As a creative agent in Hollywood, he seemingly represented the whole package, at least on paper, and there were plenty of rumored projects that were being pitched to him for his next directorial gig. But when the decision came down, Gibson went back to acting full-time....

June 23, 2025 · 11 min · 2197 words · Dawn Haney MD

Michael Peña's Best Roles Before 'Ant Man & the Wasp: Quantumania'

Is there a more imminently likable actor working today thanMichael Peña? The veteran actor and Marvel Cinematic Universe fan favorite has been a consistently endearing presence in both cinema and television for the past two decades. While Michael Peña is sadly not often the lead, he’s so good at stealing scenes (particularly asLuis in theAnt-Manmovies!) that he pretty much makes everything he’s in better as a result. With great comedic timing, stirring dramatic skills, and a truly excellent singing voice, Michael Peña has a versatile skill set that makes him well suited for character parts....

June 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1065 words · Joshua Jimenez

Nathan Fillion Compares ‘The Rookie’ Season 8 to the James Bond Franchise

Season 8 of the ABC police procedural drama,The Rookie, is already in production which will be music to the ears of the show’s dedicated audience. Unfortunately,the show will not return till 2026, but recent production updates should have fans excited about what lies ahead. The series is set in Los Angeles, which meant thatthe trip by the cast and crew to Prague, as revealed byJenna Dewan, who plays firefighter Bailey Nune, was extremely exciting....

June 23, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Corey Baldwin

Netflix's Explosive 'Mr. McMahon' Trailer Dives Deep on WWE's Controversial Kingpin

The long-awaited trailer forMr. McMahon, Netflix’s upcoming documentary series onVince McMahon, has finally arrived, and it’s packed with revelations and cameos from some of the biggest names in wrestling history. Set to release later this year, the six-episode series chroniclesMcMahon’s meteoric rise as the mastermindbehind WWE’s global success and his dramatic fall from grace following sexual misconduct allegations. Featuring interviews with iconic superstars likeDwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin,andBret “The Hitman” Hart, the trailer teases a no-holds-barred look at the life of one of the most polarizing figures in sports entertainment....

June 23, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Vicki Patterson