'Deal or No Deal Island' and 'Survivor' Winner Impressed by Parvati Shallow's Strategy

Parvati Shallowhas been showingher gameplay strategy, and it has surprised players likeDavid GenatonDeal or No Deal IslandSeason 2.BothShallow and Genat are on the series and worked togetherto create the “Family” alliance. Shallow is known for her gameplay thanks toSurvivorandThe Traitors,and Genat was a winner of the Australian version ofSurvivor. Recently, Genat did an interviewwithUS Weeklytalking aboutDeal or No Deal Island, andpraised Shallow for how she approached challengeswhile on the competition series....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Patrick Stokes

'DWTS’ Pro Shows Support for Co-Star During Divorce

Dancing With the Starspro dancerGleb Savchenkois openly showing his support toArtem Chigvintsevduring Chigvinstsev andNikki Garcia’sturbulent divorce. Savchenko has clarified that he will always be rooting for Chigvinstev, even during this challenging time. To Savchenko, Chigvintsev is family, and that comes before everything else forthe reality stars. While speaking to Savchenko’s conversation withE! Newson Tuesday, June 29, 2025, Savchenko shared that theDancing With the StarsSeason 33 premierewas all about sending a heartfelt message to his good friend Chigvinstev....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Wesley Rasmussen

'Halloween Ends': 5 Iconic Characters Who Are Returning (& 5 Who Aren't)

WhenHalloween Endshits theaters andPeacockon October 14th, thisHalloweentime must-watch moviewill mark the end of an era, being considered the final film in the franchise. When the film was rebooted in 2018, it erased all storylines after 1981’sHalloween IIand wrote a new story for Laurie Strode whenJamie Lee Curtisreturned to battle it out with the boogeyman. RELATED:Things To Know About ‘Halloween Ends’ So Far Since 2018,Halloweenand its sequelHalloween Killshave featured characters and actors old and new to the franchise, including Michael Myers' original physical portrayerNick Castleand a brand new face for a grown-up Tommy Doyle, thanks toAnthony Michael Hall....

August 15, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Emily Rubio

'Pokémon' Is Getting a Wholesome New Anime Series

If you are a fan ofPokémonanime, the JapaneseTwitter/X accountfrom the franchise has just unveiled some excellent news for you. A new series is about to drop for free on YouTube, and it centers on one of the most popular monsters from the saga: Dragonite. TitledDragonite and the Mailman, the series is coming sooner rather than later – it will debut on February 27 on the franchise’s official YouTube channel. The number of episodes is yet to be revealed....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Angela Doyle

'What We Do in the Shadows' Season 5 Teaser: Laszlo's Experiments Continue

What We Do in the ShadowsSeason 5 is inching towards its final few episodes, and things are getting scientific. In the upcoming seventh episode, Laszlo expands his experimental horizons after a big discovery in the previous episode. Colin and Nandor also try something new. Ahead of Episode 7’s release on Thursday, August 17, FX shared a new promo for the episode. Entitled “Hybrid Creatures,” this week’s episode continues followingLaszlo (Matt Berry)and his latest foray into different experiments....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Cameron Lee

'X-Men: The Animated Series' Original Line-Up Was Entirely Different

X-Men: The Animated Seriesis enjoying a timely renaissance thanks to the popularity of its spiritual continuation,X-Men ‘97. Regarded as one of the best cartoons of the 1990s and a bold swing worthy of its socially conscious comic book inspirations,X-Men’s Saturday morning episodes introduced countless children to Marvel’s mutant world.Those names that blast their waythrough the rocking opening credits — Cyclops, Wolverine, Professor Xavier — entered the cultural vernacular. In April 2024,X-Mendirector, producer, and artistLarry Houstonshared with Calgary Expo convention audiences thatMarvel Comics requested he change the X-Men team line-up....

August 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Samuel Price

'Yellowjackets' Creators Tease Hilary Swank Has the "Level of Sharp Teeth That This Character Requires"

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for Yellowjackets Season 3, Episode 8, “A Normal, Boring Life.” When the firstYellowjacketstrailer dropped a few months ago, we were all gobsmacked by the reveal of Oscar-winning actressHilary Swankrunning for her life in the present timeline. Now, afterseven episodes of speculation, it’s finally confirmed that Swank is playing the adult version of Melissa.Jenna Burgessoriginated the character in the ’90s timeline, and thanks to her relationship with Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), she’s become a major player inSeason 3after spending much of the first two seasons on the bench....

August 15, 2025 · 4 min · 675 words · William Jones

10 25-Year-Old Movies That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

The factors that need to fall into place to create an excellent film year can never be predicted. Sometimes, even after the fact, it might be impossible to individually pinpoint what leads to a standout year at the cinemas. However, what is beyond reproach is the body of work that ineffable alchemy creates. 1999 is one such year when everything seemed to fall into place exactly right. Placed in isolation, 1999 is an interesting film year....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1592 words · Julia Franklin

10 Christmas-Themed Reality Shows to Check Out

It’s time to unfold the Christmas tree, dig out those Santa socks, and make note of what’s worth watching on TV during yuletide. After all, the holiday season is fast approaching, and stretching out in front of the box is as traditional as turkey and gravy. OK, some may say catching up with loved ones, giving out presents, and overeating is all part of the rituals. But, it wouldn’t be the same without the Christmas TV specials....

August 15, 2025 · 14 min · 2781 words · Tina Gutierrez

10 Indie Movies That Became Pop-Culture Hits

Indie movies are generally synonymous with a quirkiness or outlandish plot that strays from traditional Hollywood troupes, where they do not shy away from violence, grotesque sexual nature, and other taboos that are rarely explored in Hollywood blockbusters. But, that is only one small part of what actually defines the type of film produced. Indie movies - or independent movies - are films that are produced by small, independent entertainment companies, and/or were produced with a smaller budget, where even big-time actors are willing to take pay-cuts if they see the merit in the work....

August 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1514 words · George Jenkins

Activision Blizzard Employees Stage Walkout After Lawsuit Alleges Harassment and Toxic Work Environment

Update:The President of Blizzard Entertainment,J. Allen Brackis stepping down less than two weeks after an investigation into allegations of harassment and discrimination within Blizzard started. Ina statement, Blizzard announcedJen OnealandMike Ybarrawill co-lead the company moving forward. The original story continues below. This past week, a large crowd of more than a thousand employees of American video game company Activision Blizzard, responsible for popular MMOs such asWorld of Warcraft,Call of Duty, andOverwatch, rallied outside the company’s campus to protest alleged sexual and psychological harassment and discrimination....

August 15, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Bryan Dunn

Addams Family 2 Trailer Reveals an Altogether Ooky Family Vacation

MGM has released the first official trailer for the upcoming sequelThe Addams Family 2, the animated feature-length film that serves as a follow-up to the 2019 movie. After phenomenal box office results for the firstAddams Family, a sequel wasalmost instantly greenlit, and now we have the first taste of adventures that lie ahead for Gomez, Morticia, Pugsley, Wednesday, and the rest of the Addams clan as they head out on a road trip vacation to remember....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Christian Lane

Ahead of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' the Movie That Started It All Off Came Out 20 Years Ago This Week

As Marvel fans eagerly await the MCU debut of Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, it’s worth remembering that this isn’t the First Family’s first dance on the big screen. In fact, this week marks the20th anniversaryofFantastic Four(2005), the original live-action blockbuster that brought Marvel’s most iconic foursome to theaters — in all their uneven, FX-friendly glory. Released in the summer of 2005,Tim Story’sFantastic Fourgrossed $333.5 million worldwide on a $100 million budget....

August 15, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Grant Torres