How Did C-3PO Get His Red Arm in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?

Star Wars: The Force Awakensis a movie shrouded in mystery. And we sure hope thatStar Wars: Episode VIIIanswers some of these questions that have arisen. One of the many unknown backstories is howC-3POgot his new red arm. While this won’t be touched upon in the upcoming sequels, the full answer will be revealed in a Marvel comic book releasing next year. But now we have more insight into this unique appendage....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Edward Baker

I Am Legend 2: Why Did the Sequel Take So Long to Happen?

I Am Legendis arguably one ofWill Smith’s best movies. The recent Oscar-winner plays Robert Neville, a lone scientist at the end of the world working on a cure for the Darkseekers, infected humans turned into vampire-like creatures. Based on the work of Richard Matheson, the film sees Neville struggling with the loneliness of isolation in an abandoned Manhattan home, with only his dog and mannequins for company. Smith gave a memorable performance, and the movie did well enough in theaters to warrant a sequel....

August 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1026 words · Dana Anderson

Is Baby Yoda Related to Master Yoda? Jon Favreau Teases a Connection

The Mandalorianseason 1 just wrapped up andStar Warsfans have a lot of questions. Obviously, the main question concernsBaby Yodaand his history. Show creator Jon Favreau was recently asked about the little dude and a possible connection to Master Yoda, which he tried his best to answer without getting into specifics. For now, we know that The Child is safe with Din Djarin and he will presumably be the same way when we see him in the fall when season 2 premieres....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Kristen Grant

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Movie Has a Major Batman Connection?

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix will be playing the Clown Prince of Crime in Todd Phillips’Joker Origin Movieand now, there are reports floating around that the story will have a pretty bigBatmanconnection. The new rumors seem to go with the recent rumblings that the new Joker movie could have a connection to Matt Reeves' upcomingThe Batmanfilm, but that has not been confirmed at this time. As with all rumors, we’ll have to take this one with a beatarang to the throat for the time being....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 476 words · Mark Hawkins

Jussie Smollett Returns with a Domestic Violence PSA Amidst Stay-At-Home Orders

FormerEmpirestar Jussie Smollett has emerged in a new video posted online with the actor speaking out against domestic violence and encouraging people to stay at home. Last year, Smollett made headlines when he claimed he was the victim of a hate crime with investigators alleging he’d made the whole story up. Public opinion on Smollett has mostly been on the negative side ever since, but Smollett is looking past it all with a new video posted online advocating for the prevention of domestic violence....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Jessica Roth

LEGO Movie 2 Will Be an Epic Space Action Movie Says Director

Following the blockbuster success ofThe LEGO Moviein 2014, Warner Bros. green lit two spin-offs,The LEGO Batman Movie, which hit theaters earlier this month and is already a box office hit with $226.2 million worldwide, andNinjago, which arrives on September 22. After that, fans have a long wait untilLEGO Movie 2, which is slated for release on August 21, 2025, but today we have new details about the story.Chris McKay, who directedThe LEGO Batman Movieand producesThe LEGO Movie Sequel, reveals this story is set in outer space....

August 10, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Joanne Arias

Leonard Nimoy Celebrated by Star Trek Fans on What Would've Been His 90th Birthday

Star Trekfans across the universe are paying tribute to late actorLeonard Nimoyon what would have been his 90th birthday. Known for playing Spock in theStar Trekuniverse throughout several decades, Nimoy’s would-be 90th birthday comes just days after his co-star William Shatner celebrated turning 90. Unfortunately, the two weren’t able to ring in their 90th birthdays together, as Nimoy passed away in 2015 at the age of 83. On social media, fan tributes for Nimoy have been pouring in in memory of theStar Trekstar....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Robert Chandler

Lynch/Oz Trailer Breakdown: David Lynch’s Obsession with The Wizard of Oz Is Explored

Legendary avant-garde filmmakerDavid Lynch’s lifelong obsession with Victor Fleming’s 1939 classic,The Wizard of Oz, has been well documented. The new trailer for Alexandre O. Philippe’sdocumentary,Lynch/Oz, promises an intensive exploration of the subject. Swiss Director Philippe has built a reputation making movies about movies, and this new treatise on the thematics in Lynch’s work perfectly aligns with his previous films, includingThe People Vs. George Lucas,Doc of the Dead,78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene,Memory: The Origins of Alien, andLeap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist....

August 10, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Kimberly Newman

Marvel's Shang-Chi Director Reveals Inspiration Behind Epic Fight Scenes

As seen in the first teaser footage,Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsdirector Destin Daniel Cretton has revealed the inspiration behind the upcoming MCU outing’s fight scenes, and it’s sure to have martial arts fans very excited. Cretton name-dropped both legendary movie martial artist Jackie Chan and Ang Lee’s stunning Oscar winnerCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonas the major influences on the master of kung fu. “Authenticity and respect and staying true to this genre was the main objective from day one....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Kevin Soto

Ming-Na Wen Will Return as Fennec Shand in New Star Wars Animated Series The Bad Batch

We certainly haven’t seen the last of Fennec Shand in the Star Wars universe. Actress Ming-Na Wen, who portrays the character inThe Mandalorian, has confirmed that she is reprising the role for the upcoming animated series,Star Wars: The Bad Batch. The show serves as a sequel toThe Clone Warsand will center on the group of troopers of the same name. Recently, as part of Disney’s massive investor day presentation, the first trailer forStar Wars: The Bad Batchwas released....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Andrew Sharp

Mission: Impossible 7 Almost Featured De-aged Julia Roberts Alongside De-aged Tom Cruise

We already know that the opening sequence of recent action movie sequelMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Onealmost included a de-aged Tom Cruise, but now director Christopher McQuarrie has also revealed that a de-aged Julia Roberts almost joined him. Appearing on theEmpire Spoiler Special podcast, McQuarrie reveals that he wanted the effects wizard to turn back the clock on Roberts, taking her back to herMystic Pizzadays. “I said, ‘OK, if I were doing this sequence, it would be Tom in, say, 1989....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Russell Weaver

Modern Family and Married... with Children Fans Celebrate Ed O'Neill on His 75th Birthday

Modern FamilyandMarried with Childrenstar Ed O’Neill has just turned 75 years old, and fans everywhere are celebrating the comedy legend’s big day. A Youngstown, Ohio native, O’Neill came into this world 75 years ago today when he was born on July 02, 2025. Given the occasion, it’s as good a time as many for fans to celebrate the comedic actor and his work with a flurry of tribute posts wishing him a happy birthday on social media....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Curtis Soto

Morbius: The Living Vampire Adds Mad Men Star Jared Harris

Jared Harris has joined the cast of Sony’sMorbius the Living VampireMarvel Comics adaptation. For the last couple of years, the studio has been looking at the wealth of Spider-Man characters they have the rights to and doing what they can to create a little cinematic universe centered on these characters, without actually using Spider-Man, who is over hanging out with The Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This one has been in the works for a little while now but the success ofVenomhelped make it a priority for the studio....

August 10, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Andrew Mays