Trevor Pryce on Shifting from the NFL to Netflix with Kulipari

Trevor Pryce, former NFL player and two-time Super Bowl champ with the Denver Broncos, has focused his attention on entertainment, to great success, since leaving professional sports behind.Kulipari: An Army of Frogs, his fantasy world for children about fearless frogs who go to war against sinister scorpions and spiders, which already includes a trilogy of books, has now also debuted as a 13-episode animated series on Netflix. During this exclusive phone interview with Collider, Trevor Pryce talked about howKulipariis a multi-faceted creative enterprise that’s just getting started, what inspired the idea, how long he’s been developing this world, the work ethic the NFL has given him, what it’s been like to work with Netflix, seeing and hearing his characters brought to life, and future possibilities....

July 10, 2025 · 13 min · 2735 words · Curtis Ward

What Does "Chikhai Bardo" Mean? 'Severance's Latest Episode Title, Explained

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Severance Season 2 Episode 7. Severancehas several unusual episode titles, all based on a seemingly random phrase in the episode that, once the story concludes, viewers realize is a reference to the plot. Some are obvious, likeSeason 2, Episode 4, “Woe’s Hollow,“where the title is the location MDR visits onthe disastrous ORTBO. Others have a deeper meaning, for example,Season 2, Episode 5, “Trojan’s Horse,“which revealed that an enemy, Helena (Britt Lower), was disguised as the innies' co-worker, Helly R....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Thomas Leblanc

Who Is the Dragon That Daemon Sings to in House of the Dragon?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of House of the Dragon.House of the Dragon’sSeason 1 finalewas jam-packed with dragons, not all of which we’ve seen before. Though the overwhelming visage of Vhagar was heavily at play in the final scenes, she isn’t without some serious competition. Knowing that war with the Greens will require every available dragonrider for his wife’s cause, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) descends into the tunnels of the Dragonmont....

July 10, 2025 · 8 min · 1649 words · Tara Young

Why Half Blood-Prince Is the Most Underrated Harry Potter Movie

When it comes to theHarry Potterfranchise, everyone has his or her personal favorite movie. Perhaps it’s the international flavor ofGoblet of Fire, or the pitch-perfect time travel ofPrisoner of Azkaban. Rarely, though, does anyone single outHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeas top tierPotter, despite the fact that the sixth film in the eight-movie franchise is tremendously impressive for a number of reasons. It’s visually stunning, walks a tonal tightrope between comedy, romance, and tragedy, and perfectly transitions the franchise out of the Hogwarts-centric adventures and into the endgame stakes ofDeathly Hallows....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Christopher Alexander

Your Complete Guide to Every Character in ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2

The dance of the dragons is near as the Blacks and the Greens dispute the Iron Throne, determining who will be the most powerful ruler in Westeros.House of the DragonSeason 2’s first episode will premiere soon, while the remaining eightwill come out on a weekly basis, allowing for audiences to dissect every scene and root for either Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) or Aegon (Tom Glynn Carney) in this ruthless battle. Given that there are two sides to this war and both of them encompass an array of allies, here is a detailed cast and character guide that offers a refresher on who will stand on each side of this conflict....

July 10, 2025 · 9 min · 1728 words · Anne Floyd

‘A Very English Scandal’ Review: Mistakes, Misdeeds, & Attempted Murder

Adapted fromJohn Preston’s book of the same name,A Very English Scandalchronicles the true story of a member of the British Parliament, Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant) and his entanglement with one Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw), including a trial for conspiracy to murder. Taking place in the 1960s and 1970s, and starting out when homosexuality was considered a crime in England, the miniseries (written byRussell T. Daviesand directed byStephen Frears) is a fast-paced and quirk-filled account of the lengths Thorpe went to to keep Scott silent about their relationship....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 768 words · David Branch

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Posters — Wade and Logan Swap Friendship Bracelets

With Marvel’s only feature film of 2024 getting closer by the day, the studio decided to celebrate a new week by releasing several new looks at Logan alongside The Merc With a Mouth in the upcoming film. Several new posters forDeadpool & Wolverinehave been officially unveiled, including posters highlighting the movie’s many premium formats, such as Dolby, IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX, and RealD 3D. One cartoon poster comes courtesy ofFandango, while the ScreenX and 4DX are exclusives ofComicbook....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Jamie Rowe

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Swings Past Andrew Garfield’s Big-Budget Superhero Debut at Box Office in Less Than Two Weeks

Lilo & Stitchrecently wrapped up its second weekend in theaters, and the film is collecting trophies at the box office after passing another handful of iconic movies. After earning another $63 million at the domestic box office this weekend,Lilo & Stitchnow sits at a domestic total of $280 million. When paired with its $330 million haul from international markets, this is enough to help the film reach the$610 million mark globally....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Luis Sherman

"I Want To Give Felicity Her Flowers": 'Arrow’ Star Emily Bett Rickards Reveals Her Condition for Reprising Her Role in the DCU

DC’sArrowbegan in the Fall of 2012, airing its eighth and final season between October 2019 and January 2020. Central to the narrative were Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak, played byStephen AmellandEmily Bett Rickardsrespectively. Prior to the pair appearing in the western thrillerCalamity Jane,which hit theaters in February. It had been several years since the pair shared a screen together. There are fans who hope for an Olicity reunion, and it would seem that one half of that team is willing to make it happen, as Rickards recently revealed a willingness to reprise the role....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Duane Williams

'Criminal Minds: Evolution' Season 3 Episode 6 Recap: A Disgruntled Ex-Husband Triggers the Next Wave of Voit's Network

Editor’s note: The followung contains spoilers for Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3 Episode 6The old Voit (Zach Gilford) is making a comeback onCriminal Minds: Evolution. This week’s episode picked up right wherelast week left off, with Voit in the interrogation room talking to Ronald Graber (Winter Andrews) in an attempt to draw out Ronald’s message for Sicarius. As predicted, the meeting brings back memories for Voit, and he remembers killing Graber’s entire family when Graber was just a kid....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Margaret Herrera

'Family Guy's Griffin Family Tree Explained

Debuting on July 22, 2025, FOX’sFamily Guywas initially seen by many as a crude ripoff ofThe Simpsons. Sure, there were similarities between the animated series, most notably a buffoon of a husband and father front and center, butSeth MacFarlane’s show was so much more than a copycat.It stood on its own two feetas something raunchy and shocking, but also an accurate satire that poked fun at American culture. To tell those stories,Family Guyneeded a large cast of characters....

July 9, 2025 · 5 min · 979 words · Tyler Vang

'Love Is Blind' Season 8 Review: Praise Cupid, We Finally Have Singles To Root For!

Editor’s note: The below review contains spoilers for Love Is Blind Season 8.Love is in the pods! Another season of the world’s most fascinating dating experiment is back — this time, focusing on the singles from Minneapolis, Minnesota. WhileLove Is Blindis still the same formulaic dating game, Season 8 is a breath of fresh air, withthe singles that enter the pods bringing an energy that revitalizes the series.So far, we’ve only seen the dating pod portion of the game; there’s still much more to the journey toward the altar, and more time left to see some individuals' true colors, but for now, the authenticity of this group is reason enough to tune in....

July 9, 2025 · 7 min · 1415 words · Maria Davidson

'Oppenheimer' — Christopher Nolan Can't Believe the IMAX Records

WhenChristopher Nolan’sOppenheimerwas released, it was met with critical acclaim, butthe financial success of the filmwas something deeper than just that of a film doing well. For Nolan, it was a victory for the theatrical experience.Nolan has passionately advocated for the advantages of IMAX filmingfor several years, establishing himself as an industry leader in optimizing the format’s potential. Referred to by Nolan as the"gold standard" of film,Oppenheimerplayed in 70mm IMAX format in just 30 locations worldwide, with fans booking tickets weeks, and indeed months, in advance just to see it....

July 9, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Rachel Parker