Mr. Throwback Review-Ups

By the looks of it, NBA Legend Stephen Curry might just have a future in Hollywood. The famous point guard for the Golden State Warriors, who’s now turning heads at the 2024 Olympics, apparently has a natural comedic talent. In the newcomedy seriesMr. Throwback,Curry holds his own oppositefan favorite Adam Pally(Knuckles, Happy Endings, The Mindy Project) for an outing that nearly always makes the shot.This clever romp is easy-to-follow, and its premise is a winner....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1011 words · Kathryn Perez

Netflix Reveals Details of Their Anti-Password Sharing Plan

Love is sharing a password,Netflixonce declared. Sadly, those feelings have changed, with the streaming serviceall set to bring in an anti-password sharing planthat will stop users from being able to share their accounts with family and friends. According toThe Streamable, Netflix will bring in these new regulations soon, with the Netflix Help Center now containing “a page outlining how your account should be shared, and how it shouldn’t.” So, what does this all mean?...

June 24, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Kelly Wood

Netflix's Resident Evil TV Show Has Been Shut Down Indefinitely

Yet another major project has been hit hard by the production shutdown that is plaguing Hollywood right now. Somewhat quietly, Constantine Film has been working on aResident Evil series for Netflix, which was set to begin filming this summer. Unfortunately, for the time being, the adaptation of the wildly popular Capcom video game series is being left in limbo for an indefinite period of time. According to a new report, nearly all of Constantine Film’s projects have been shut down around the world, which includesResident Evil....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Andrew Martin

Netflix's The Willoughbys Trailer Sets Off to Find the True Meaning of Family

Family movies are a sort of comfort food for people in the current climate while they are looking to forget their troubles. And the new animated filmThe Willoughbysmay be just what the doctor ordered. The trailer for the Netflix feature debuted online recently, and it looks to be a heartwarming, madcap adventure straight out of the Pixar handbook. There is some serious voice talent involved with the movie. Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski andRicky Gervaisvoice the main cast of characters, while the movie is directed by Kris Pearn and Cory Evans....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Monica Rush

New Top Gun 2 Tease Has Maverick Ready to Confront His Past and Fly Into the Future

The world of iconic United States Navy dramaTop Gunis zooming back into theaters after more than three decades with a modern sequel that sees the original film’s lead character Maverick, played by Tom Cruise, training a new generation of hot-shot pilots. In an interview, director Joseph Kosinski revealed how the passage of time has affected Cruise’s hero character inTop Gun: Maverick. “In so many ways he’s still the guy that we remember from the first Top Gun....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Susan Vance

Only Murders in the Building: The Best Moments from the Series

This article contains spoilers for Only Murders in the BuildingSteve Martin and John Hoffman created the perfect Fall show when it comes toOnly Murders in the Building, making it comforting while also a perfect binge-watching show for a slow weekend. A trio we never knew we really needed; Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez stun in this comedy-drama series that’s based off a love of true-crime podcasts. It’s a fun show that keeps the audience hooked from the very first episode,engaging in your participation to try and find outwho the killer is throughout each season....

June 24, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Sarah Blake

Original Star Wars Trilogy Characters to Return in The Mandalorian Season 2

The Mandalorianseason 2 will reportedly feature characters from the originalStar Warstrilogy. Season 1 just wrapped up last week and fans are both excited and disappointed to have to wait another year to see more Baby Yoda action. The first-ever live-actionStar Warsseries has proven to be a huge hit for Disney+, which just launched in the middle of November. Fans have had to tune in each week to see what happens as opposed to being able to stream every episode in one binge session....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Dr. Catherine Morton

Ryan Reynolds Is Detective Pikachu in Live-Action Pokemon Movie

Legendary’sDetective Pikachuhas finally found its title character, with Ryan Reynolds coming aboard to play this iconic yellow creature. We reported in October that the studio was looking for abig action star to voice Pikachu, with the studio reportedly having Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the top of their list, although other candidates mentioned in that report were Hugh Jackman, Mark Wahlberg and none other than Ryan Reynolds. This report also offers some of the first story details as well....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Reginald Bennett

Scientists Get Fooled by Fake Star Wars Midi-Chlorian Study

It appears as if some scientific journals will post just about anything these days, but for a price. In fact, it’s pretty easy to do, so easy that aStar WarsPrequel meme-filled paper by “George McLucas” and “Annette Kin” was published by multiple scientific journals who posted the paper aboutmidi-chlorians, aka “feeling the force,” and deemed it important scientific information. All of this is possible thanks to what are known as “predatory journals” who were quick to post the new scientific findings after receiving payment and without proper peer review....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 486 words · Carol Robertson

Snake Eyes Has a Very Different Storm Shadow Teases G.I. Joe Spinoff Star

The upcoming filmSnake Eyeswill see Henry Golding in the titular role of the ninja soldier Snake Eyes.Warriorstar Andrew Koji will feature opposite Golding in the role of the villainous Storm Shadow. In a Collider interview, Koji revealed that he was hesitant to play the character based on his memory of the previousG.I. Joefilms. “I thought about playing that character [Storm Shadow] because I didn’t like the first two films. I can say that....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Erica Greer

Spider-Man: Freshman Year's Place in MCU Canon Explained by Producer

It has become clear in the last year that every Marvel Studios project is linked to the wider MCU in some way. Some shows such asWhat If…?andMoon Knightare not as connected as others, but everything does have a place no matter how vague. In 2024,Spider-Man: Freshman Yearwill deliver an animated prequel series centering on Peter Parker, but a number of revealsduring Marvel’s SDCC Animation Panelcaused a little confusion about where the show will fit in the MCU canon....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Gregory Torres

Star Wars 9 Gives Kylo Ren a New Darth Vader-Inspired Helmet?

It looks like Kylo Ren will be sporting a new look whenStar Wars 9hits theaters. According to a new rumor, he will be receiving an updated helmet that has a “very corrupted look.” Young Ben Solo famously bashed his previous helmet in a fit of rage after Supreme Leader Snoke berated him for wearing his “ridiculous” headgear. Not only did the helmet look pretty cool, it was also very much a part of what makes young Solo who he really is and a way to pay tribute to his late grandfather....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · William Horton

Star Wars Fan Builds Real-Life Lightsaber and It's Super Dangerous

For years,Star Warsfans have dreamed of having a real lightsaber. The weapon of the Jedi. The weapon of a more civilized age. Of the many things George Lucas created that exist only in a galaxy far, far away, perhaps nothing is more coveted. The idea of having a real lightsaber has always seemed impossible. Yet, a fan has finally made one that truly does work. Though, it’s just as dangerous as it is awesome and it may not be exactly what lovers of the franchise have had in mind all these years....

June 24, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · William Hays