Spider-Man Just Got His Most Savage Beating Ever (And He Totally Deserves It)

Summary Warning: Contains spoilers forSpider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin#4!Spider-Manhas gotten his spider-butt handed to him more than a few times in his career. Enough so that it’s become a staple part of the character for writers to push the webslinger past where he should go, just to see if he will get up and keep fighting. But one failed fight still defines him today, and as he reckons with the reality of his Uncle Ben’s murder,he finds himself in a fight that wrecks him completely....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 613 words · Michael Banks

Squid Game’s Original Plan Would’ve Been A Lot Different From What We Got

Squid Gamebecame a smash hit when it debuted on Netflix in 2021 and season 2 continued its unprecedented success, but the project’s original plan means the franchise almost looked a lot different. With the effects of COVID-19 making streaming services more popular than ever,Hwang Dong-hyuk’s thriller series caught everyone by surprise and became one of the most talked-about shows of the year. It looked nearly impossible to follow up the popularity of the first outing, butSquid Gameseason 2 broke Netflix viewership records, making the IP one of the biggest in Netflix’s history....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1004 words · Maria Garcia

Star Wars Finally Restores Rose Tico's Deleted Movie Role: "Every Single Ship Is My Responsibility"

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #1!SinceStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwas first released, fans have had one major issue with the film:Rose Tico’s absence. While Rose was in the film for a few scenes, her presence felt more like a cameo than anything substantial, especially compared to how integral she was to the plot of the previous film,The Last Jedi. It’s as if she was deleted from the film - which is basically what happened - and that didn’t sit well with many fans....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1201 words · Monique Snyder

Star Wars Reveals How Return of the Jedi Changed Ewok Culture Forever

Marvel’sStar Warscomics have shown how Ewok culture changed forever in the wake of the Galactic Civil War.Following the Battle of Endor, after their Rebel allies and Imperial antagonists – known to the Ewoks as “the cruel ones” – have left the forest moon, the indigenous inhabitants must deal with a dilemma within their society, regarding what to do about future visitors. In the preview forStar Wars: Ewoks (2024) #2– written by Steve Orlando, with art by Laura Braga and Alvaro Lopez – a small group of Imperials arrive in Bright Tree Village in search for a weapons cache....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Mary Rodgers

Stranger Things S5, Wednesday S2, Squid Game S3 & More TV Shows Get New Release Info In Netflix 2025 Schedule Reveal

TheNetflix2025 series schedule includesWednesdayseason 2,Squid Gameseason 3,Stranger Thingsseason 5, and much more. The streaming platform began producing original content in the early 2010s with shows includingLilyhammer,Orange is the New Black, andHouse of Cards. Since then, their development of original shows and movies has increased tremendously, with new releases of major titles includingBridgerton,The Lincoln Lawyer,Money Heist, and more coming multiple times a month. Now,Netflixhas unveileda comprehensive look at their series slate for the first half of 2025....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Nicole Brown

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 Return Chances Addressed By Star Of 95% RT Hit Original

Rose Byrne is unsure whether she will return forTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2. The firstMutant Mayhem, 2023’s animated adaptation of the popular comic book franchise directed by Jeff Rowe, explored the titular characters venturing out beyond the surface of New York’s sewers and making their names as heroes. Byrne, as part oftheTMNTvoice cast, portrayed the mutant alligator Leatherhead, a member of Superfly’s (Ice Cube) gang of mutated animal revolutionaries....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Cory Allison

The 1 Hero Superman Is Scared of Gets Radical Reinvention in Absolute Martian Manhunter

As DC launches its bold newAbsolute Universe, Justice League icon theMartian Manhunteris getting a radical reimagining, as the ‘Soul of the League’ contends with an entire reality built atop Darkseid’s evil. First appearing in 1955, Martian Manhunter is a longtime fixture of the Justice League, with incredible powers including telepathy, shapeshifting and intangibility. Indeed, the Manhunter’s powers are so extensive,Superman has named himthe one hero he’d be scared to fight, calling him,“the most powerful being on the face of the Earth....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Dr. Richard Hill

The Golden Bachelorette’s Chock Chapple Makes Major Change Based On Joan Vassos Criticisms Amid Breakup Rumors

The Golden BachelorettestarChock Chapple is making some major changes to his life based on recent criticism from his fiancée Joan Vassosduring her recent trip to his home state of Kansas, even amid breakup rumors. ThroughoutThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, Joan and Chock were able to get to know each other in a controlled environment. Joan’s life was heavily documented throughout her time on the series, but Chock wasn’t followed as thoroughly. Despite the series having shown Joan and Chock’s relationship blossoming, there was a lot for the pair to learn about each other after the show....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Theresa Torres

The Hulk Family Is Expanding All Thanks to a Marvel God

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Incredible Hulk #19!TheHulkis and has always been an absolute powerhouse in Marvel Comics canon, but he’s far from the only one. Over the years, the ‘Hulk Family’ consisting of a number of gamma-mutates has been growing at a consistent rate. From She-Hulk and Harpy to Doc Sampson and Brawn, there’s no shortage ofHulk Family members in the Marvel Universe. And now, one more has been added, though not because of gamma mutation, but thanks to an ancient god (actually, two)....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Christopher Howell

The Substance's Best Picture Oscar Nomination Is Even More Surprising Considering This Horror First

WhileThe Substance’s Best Picture nomination is impressive on its own merits, one aspect of the horror movie’s genre makes it particularly surprising.Revengedirector Coralie Fargeat’sThe Substanceis a wild body horror with a broad sense of dark humor and one of the most audaciously gruesome endings in recent Hollywood history.Demi Moore’s fearless turn inThe Substanceis a career-best role, but until a few weeks ago, it seemed vanishingly unlikely that this part would be recognized by the Academy....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 789 words · Adam Tyler

Toy Story 5 Gets Major Production Update & “Clever” Script Tease From Tim Allen: “It’s A Really Good Story”

Buzz Lightyear star Tim Allen has offered audiences fresh insight into the progress of Pixar’sToy Story 5.First announced by Disney CEO Bob Iger in February 2023, the fifth installment in the popular 3D animated movie series is slated to arrive on June 14, 2025. While the exactplot details forToy Story5remain firmly under wraps, director Andrew Stanton has confirmed that the movie ​​​​will see the toys struggling to remain relevant in the face of electronic entertainment....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 723 words · Michael Grant

Upcoming Watson TV Show Risks Repeating The Problem That Killed BBC’s Sherlock

Among the upcoming works based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories and characters is CBS’Watson, and it’s already risking repeating the problem that killed the BBC’sSherlock. The cases of the Great Detective and the many characters who have accompanied him through the years are still a big source of inspiration for many artists. Thanks to the state of the rights to Sherlock Holmes, many artists have taken creative liberties when borrowing Conan Doyle’s characters, expanding their stories and even bringing them to other time settings and places....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 844 words · Theodore Morgan

Val Kilmer's Doc Holliday Turned Tombstone From A Good Western Into An All-Time Great

The legendary Val Kilmer was the best part ofTombstone, and he’s the reason it’s a must-watch Western classic instead of just a good one. AfterVal Kilmer’s tragic deathon July 31, 2025, many fans of the beloved actor have revisited his biggest roles. Revisiting Kilmer’s role as Doc Holliday inTombstonereveals that he wasn’t just the best part of Kurt Russell’s 1993 Western, he was the reason we still talk about it 32 years later....

June 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1168 words · Matthew Martinez