Rosario Dawson Explains Why Ahsoka's World Between Worlds Was So Much More Than Fanservice

Summary Rosario Dawson, who played the titular character inAhsoka, recently spoke about theStar Warsshow’s inclusion of the World Between Worlds and explained why she didn’t see it as fan service.The World Between Worldsis an interesting place inStar Wars, as it essentially allows for time travel. That’s why Hayden Christensen could make his return as Anakin Skywalker, even thoughAhsokais set years after the prequel trilogy ofStar Warsmoviesin theStar Warstimeline. While the World Between Worlds was a great moment inAhsoka, some have accused it of being fan service, a claim Rosario Dawson just refuted....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Keith Dixon

Russell Crowe’s Back-To-Back Exorcism Movies Made Up For His Failed Horror Franchise That Died After One Film

Russell Crowe hasn’t often appeared in horror movies, yet after the failure of his 2017 remake,The Mummy, his recent exorcism movies have partly made up for his horror losses. Crowe’s acting career first began in 1990 when he featured in the Australian drama,Prisoners of the Sun.In the intervening years,Crowe has led some truly iconic films, fromGladiatorandA Beautiful MindtoRobin HoodandLes Misérables.ThoughCrowe has certainly proved his chops as a dramatic actor, one genre he has not yet mastered is the horror movie, though this may be changing....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Yolanda Robinson

Saruman's Return In Lord of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim Is Even Better Thanks To This Surprise Casting Choice

The fact that Saruman will be inThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimis exciting enough, but the surprising casting of the character makes this news even better. The upcoming animatedLord of the Ringsmovie is set nearly 200 years before Peter Jackson’s film trilogy and tells the story of Helm Hammerhand’s daughter, Héra, and Rohan’s conflict with the Dunlendings. While most characters that play a role in Frodo’s story won’t have been born yet, there is some room for crossover inWar of the Rohirrim—though casting would prove a little more complicated....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Anthony Dunn

Scream 7's Growing Cast Adds The Fabelmans Star In Unknown Role

The ever-growing cast roster forScream 7continues to expand, this time with aFablemansstar joining the long-running horror franchise. Set to be directed by franchise creator Kevin Williamson, the nextScreammovie is currently expected to arrive in theaters in February 2026. Featuring the return of franchise veteran Neve Campbell, otherconfirmedScream 7castmembers include Isabel May (1883), Asa Germann (Gen V), andGhostbusters: AfterlifeandFrozen Empirestars Celeste O’Connor and Mckenna Grace. Meanwhile, Patrick Dempsey has also been approached to return as Detective Mark Kincaid, but his involvement is yet to be confirmed....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Stacey Hawkins

Sorry, Naruto, Akatsuki Was Right: the Shinobi World Is Horrible

Far from a group of shinobi who fell from grace to become hellbent on destruction, I thinkNaruto’s Akatsuki is gravely misunderstood—more than that,they point out something very important about the world they inhabit.Naruto, of course, focuses on the titular character’s quest to become Hokage, the leader of Konohagakure. Because the series' lovable cast all come from Konoha, it probably seems strange to side with Akatsuki, a group wantingto overturn the shinobi system andNaruto’s political status quo....

August 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1431 words · Kenneth Reyes

Star Trek: Lower Decks May Be Ending on TV, But Its Story Will Live On

Warning: contains spoilers forStar Trek: Lower Decks#1! Star Trek: Lower Decks, to the disappointment of many, will soon be ending its five-season run on Paramount +, but its story continues on in IDW’s excellent comic adaptation. One of the signature shows ofStar Trek’snew era,Lower Decks,is a loving send-up of the franchise, made by fans for fans. Thisspirit is on display inStar Trek: Lower Decks#1. Star Trek: Lower Decks#1 is written by Ryan North and drawn by Derek Charm....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Ricardo Cox

Star Trek: Voyager Abandoning “Year Of Hell's" Original Ending Was A Huge Mistake

Summary Star Trek: Voyageroriginally had a better ending for its famous episode “Year of Hell,” but unfortunately abandoned it in favor of something more anti-climactic. “Year of Hell” is often considered one ofVoyager’s best episodesif not the best episode of the entire series. Airing towards the beginning of season 4, “Year of Hell” featureda dark premise that saw Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and the crew of the USS Voyager contending with a series of brutal attacks by Annorax (Kurtwood Smith)of the Krenim Imperium....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Tara Cortez

The Josh Hartnett Renaissance Was Not A Surprise For Those Who Watched This 3-Season Show With 91% On Rotten Tomatoes

Although Josh Hartnett’s comeback is well underway, the actor’s well-earned success won’t come as a surprise to anyone familiar with his cult TV hit from the early 2010s,Penny Dreadful. Josh Hartnett’s career started incredibly strong. In the same year, he starred in the cult teen horror moviesHalloween H20: 20 Years LaterandThe Faculty, as well as Sofia Coppola’s seminal coming-of-age dramaThe Virgin Suicides. Some ofJosh Hartnett’s best moviesfollowed as the actor appeared inBlack Hawk Down, O, andSin Cityin the early 2000s....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 513 words · Brandon Rivers

The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Expanding On An Unseen Video Game Character (& His Actor Is Cast Wildly Against Type)

Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Us Part II. Joe Pantoliano has been cast as Eugene inThe Last of Usseason 2, and based on how Eugene is described in the game, he’s a wildly unconventional choice for the role. Set to premiere on HBO on April 13,The Last of Usseason 2will begin to adapt the massive nonlinear narrative ofThe Last of Us Part IIas Ellie heads to Seattle on a quest for vengeance....

August 3, 2025 · 5 min · 869 words · Carlos Butler

The Masked Singer: Sherlock Hound Identity & Clues

WARNING! THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUT THE MASKED SINGER SEASON 12!The Masked Singerseason 12 Group C contestant Sherlock Hound was one of the 15 mystery celebrity singers competing for the Golden Mask trophy, andhe was unmasked during the Group C finals on Peanuts Night and revealed to be retired Major League Baseball pitcher and World Series Champion, Bronson Arroyo.The Masked Singerhost Nick Cannon returned for season 12, along with panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora....

August 3, 2025 · 11 min · 2297 words · Kyle Gutierrez

The Simpsons Has Made 38 Treehouse Of Horror Episodes, But Only 2 Released On The Right Day

While there are plenty of Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials throughout the 36 seasons ofThe Simpsons, only two of these famous outings were originally released on October 31. Even the most forgiving fan can admit thatThe Simpsonshas a messy chronology. The long-running cartoon has been on the air for decades and, in that entire time, the show has changed the ages of its main characters countless times. Homer Simpson was supposedly born in 1956 according to one season 4 episode, but he was a teenager in the year 2000 if season 33’s premiere is to be trusted....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Kenneth Adams

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 09, 2025 (Puzzle #523)

Quick Links Solving today’sConnectionspuzzle can be a challenge if you do not know what to look for. There are some overlapping words that will make things more difficult and a few key distinctions between categories that you will have to understand to figure out what goes where. To help yousolve those conundrums in the shortest amount of time possible, we have everything you need in order to finish up yourConnectionsgame without losing your streak....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 784 words · Amber Briggs

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 12, 2025 (Puzzle #624)

If you, like me, thought today’sConnectionspuzzle was a real doozy, you can do what I didn’t and successfully come out the other side with your streak intact. I was on a big roll too,and this puzzle just got the better of me. Lucky for you, however, because now I know just where you might trip and can give you better hints in order to help you. Once you are done, you can sigh with relief that I was not able to do today....

August 3, 2025 · 4 min · 801 words · Monica Gomez