Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone explains why he did not likeGladiator 2. Since its release,Gladiator 2’s reviewshave elicited a mixed response from critics, while general audiences have received the long-awaited sequel more favorably. The movie currently has a 71% Tomatometer score and 82% Popcornmeter score. WithGladiator 2being revealed asChristopher Nolan’s favorite 2024 movie, one of Hollywood’s most prominent filmmakers is a fan of the Ridley Scott-directed film. While speaking on thePBDpodcast,Stone made it clear that he does not share Nolan’s enthusiasm forGladiator 2....

Dune: Prophecyis the first spinoff in the ongoing cinematicDuneuniverse, which began with Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning adaptation in 2021. The show takes place 10,000 years before the birth of those movies’ protagonist, Paul Atreides, instead following the mysterious order of physically-powered women known as the Bene Gesserit.Dune: Prophecyhas many characters who are related toDunemovie characters, but otherwise it’s a completely separate story that thrives on its own merits with an engaging story of politics, betrayal, and bloodshed....

League of Legends Guides Janna was mentioned by name in Arcane Season 2. Get to know who exactly she is here. Janna was mentioned by name in Arcane Season 2, but she’s been present in the series since the first season. She’s definitely a familiar name for League of Legends players, but for those who don’t know her yet, here’s a quick explanation of who Janna is in Arcane S2....

The dwarfs are an important part of Disney’sSnow White, although how they have been handled in the live-action remake has proven to be controversial. Directed by Marc Webb, thelive-actionSnow Whitecastis led by Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. Betweenwhat Rachel Zegler said aboutSnow Whiteand what has been shown in the trailers, it has been teased that the new version will update certain elements of the classic animated film, particularly when it comes to the titular character’s journey....

Samwise Gamgee travels to the Undying Lands to join Frodo afterThe Lord of the Rings, and there’s a specific reason why. Fans of the franchise will distinctly remember Frodo’s departure inThe Return of the King’sending, as the final scene between him and his hobbit companions is one that’s sure to draw prompt tears. It’s a devastating moment both in the book and in the film, but J.R.R. Tolkien’sLord of the Ringsnovelsprovide some additional context to add a bittersweet idea to the ending: Sam leaving Middle-earth and heading across the sea to Valinor himself....

Supernatural’s Sam and Dean Winchester never left home without a supply of salt, and there’s a good reason the condiment proved so effective against various different monsters. From angelic blades to grenade launchers,the Winchester brothers were never short of weapons throughoutSupernatural’s 15 seasons. Surprisingly, however, one of the best tools of their trade was more likely to be found at a diner than a firing range. Salt, glorious salt, was Sam and Dean’s best friend right up untilSupernatural’s ending, utilized in increasingly creative ways by the two brothers....

Leigh Whannell’sWolf Manremake has a fewkey differences from traditional werewolf movies, but one of the most significant relates to how it handles the family dynamic at the center of the story. The modern take on the classic Universal Studios monster was originally supposed to be part of the interconnected Dark Universe, but instead is a stand-alone movie thatdoesn’t connect to Whannell’sThe Invisible Man. DespiteWolf Manearning mixed reviewsthanks to its inconsistent pacing, predictable twists, and other factors, it did infuse some welcome changes to the traditional story of the Wolf Man....

The director ofF1has revealed how a real-life racing legend helped shape the movie’s realistic racing sequences. Thebig-budget Brad Pitt moviefeatures the star playing retired Formula 1 driver Sonny Hayes, who gets another chance behind the wheel as a mentor to newcomer Joshua “Noah” Pearce (Damson Idris). The movie’s star-studded ensemble cast also includes Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Javier Bardem, and Shea Whigham. ScreenRantwas in attendance at a virtual Q&A with director Joseph Kosinski promoting the new trailer forF1....

Summary Ballerinastar David Castañeda teases the types of action sequences to come in theJohn Wickspinoff movie. Directed by Len Wiseman,Ballerinastars Ana de Armasas a young female assassin who seeks revenge against those who killed her family. The film, which marks the firstJohn Wickspinoff movie after the release of TV spinoffThe Continentallast year, will feature the return of Keanu Reeves as Wick, with other supporting cast members including Ian McShane, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, and the late Lance Reddick....

WWEhas been paving the way for new trainees in professional wrestling, and since late 2024, they’ve been launching a series of brand-new programs to showcase and develop independent talent, as well as create a potential path to WWE. In addition to the brand new WWE series on A&E,LFG,WWE announced that a new program,WWE Evolve, will air on Tubi premiering Wednesday, March 5th,that will serve as a training ground for independent and new wrestlers to hone their craft with the change to make it to NXT, and eventually the main roster....

Summary The Game Boy Color occupies an odd space inNintendo’s handheld history, but it managed to carve out a niche with plenty of great games that helped to push the market forward. As a revamped version of the Game Boy concept that added a color screen and improved internals, the Game Boy Color brought the handheld market closer to the home console experience and paved the way for the later leap that the Game Boy Advance made....

Summary When the Infinity Saga came to an end, theMCUwas forever altered, and now with the final films of the Multiverse Saga fast approaching, people are speculating about howAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warscould conclude.The MCU has had a remarkable journey from its humble beginnings in 2008 to the megalithicgiant that Marvel Studios has built today. And while the success of the studio has skyrocketed from an independent practice, being acquired by Disney, and taking risks on actors, the storytelling has to be acknowledged as the single greatest part of the MCU....

Plenty ofclassic TV showsrefer to past events, but some no longer work with a modern audience. Classic titles are generally some ofthe best TV shows of all time, and it’s easy to rewatch them several times, regardless of their original air dates. However, a lot of these references are products of their time, and so younger generations of viewers fail to pick up on them. The world of film is no different....