For as long as people love vampires, the Twilight saga will likely never fade away. But it has been almost 20 years since Stephanie Meyer’s debut novel took the world by storm; ditto for the film adaptations that became an even bigger phenomenon. In that regard, the franchise may be overdue for a reappraisal — and Lionsgate is more than happy to oblige.

Twilight is Getting a Reboot on Netflix — But Not in the Way You Expect

Spinoffs power the Marvel Cinematic Universe. From the very first movie, every project teased the next, crafting a vast interconnected film franchise. In 2021, Marvel added television to the mix with WandaVision, a Disney+ series following Wanda Maximoff as she coped with the loss of Vision. Now, we’re about to...

Marvel Is About to Repeat Its Most Successful Formula

Deadpool & Wolverine revolved around cameos; beyond bringing back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, there were more returning X-Men than you could shake a mutated stick at. Most notably, Jennifer Garner reprised her role as Elektra and Channing Tatum made his debut as Gambit, but beyond the headlines, several minor X-Men characters reappeared in the background. One, however, looked a lot different than they used to, and many fans didn’t even notice.

Did Marvel Just Quietly Recast a Badass X-Men Character?

Ridley Scott has spent the past 15 years making some of the most divisive films of his career. From 2012's Prometheus and 2017's Alien: Covenant to even stranger films like The Counselor, the current chapter of his filmography has been marked by surprising artistic choices. Last November, that trend continued when he released his latest historical epic, Napoleon, a Joaquin Phoenix-led blockbuster that explores the ups and downs of Napoleon Bonaparte's military career and his turbulent marriage to his first wife, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby).

Is Napoleon: Director’s Cut Worth Watching? Ridley Scott Fans Already Know the Answer

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Thursday morning is your chance to catch a glimpse of Mercury in the sky. The Solar System’s smallest (and arguably weirdest) planet is hard to see from Earth because it’s usually lost in the overwhelming glow of the Sun. But in the early morning of September 5, Mercury will appear far enough from the rising Sun to be visible against a dark backdrop. Here’s everything you need to know.

You Must Wake Up Early Tomorrow to See Mercury — Here's Why

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

There’s only a handful of great Batman movies. While everyone can agree Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman is wonderful, almost nobody can agree on whether Batman Returns (1992) or Batman Forever (1995) are secret classics or noble failures. And even when it comes to beloved Batman sequels — like 2008’s The Dark Knight — there is one tendency that many, many Bat-flicks often have: Many Batman movies aren’t about Batman, mostly because there’s often a huge emphasis put on the Caped Crusader fighting some over-the-top villain.

The Batman 2 Will Avoid a Classic Superhero Sequel Mistake, Matt Reeves Promises

For better or worse, a good book often needs a great TV or movie adaptation to be truly famous. There’s no better proof of this than Stephen King, whose legendary bibliography has formed the basis of iconic movies like The Shining, It, and The Shawshank Redemption. But when you’ve written dozens upon dozens of books, not every one of them will be suited for another medium.

Stephen King's Unfilmable Movie Adaptation Isn't as Dead as We Thought

Don’t miss Saturn at its biggest and brightest this week. Saturn is in opposition this weekend, which means that it’s on the opposite side of our planet from the Sun. When this happens, the Sun acts like a cosmic spotlight, lighting Saturn up brighter than usual — just in time for the ringed planet’s closest approach to Earth this year. Here’s how to catch Saturn in the spotlight:

Want to See Saturn and Its Rings? — This Weekend Is Your Best Chance

After almost a decade, Stranger Things is finally coming to an end. The Netflix original series cemented the streamer as a major streaming player, but in recent years it’s faced criticism for its sluggish production schedule. The series launched eight years ago but only has four seasons to show for it, and with the fifth and final season not slated for release until next year, the cast who started production as tweens will be well into their twenties.

Netflix's Stranger Things Follow-Up Looks Oddly Familiar

Despite what console warriors clinging to outdated corporate feuds might tell you, being able to play games on any platform you want is a positive change for the medium. The idea of a game library filled with console exclusives is thankfully mostly a relic now, aside from a few holdouts, and the explosion of indie development has led to a glut of smaller games launching on more or less every platform you can think of. But recently, a surprising number of games have been skipping out on one of gaming’s biggest platforms, and more frustratingly, it’s not even clear why.

Enotria Is Just the Latest Game to Hit A Mysterious Snag With Its Xbox Launch

As Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s late October release approaches, we’re finally starting to see how it will play in close detail. Previous videos and blog posts have focused on the game’s story and companions, and now a pair of recent updates offer a closer look at combat and all the ways you can shape your character before the swords come out. The Veilguard is a big change from previous Dragon Age games in locking players to one character rather than letting them control every member of a party, but the new reveals show how developer BioWare is working to keep the series’ strategic complexity intact.

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The first time I booted up Astro Bot, I played for seven hours straight, with every single level in the colorful platformer feeling like some exciting new adventure. When I went to bed that night, a thought crossed my mind: “I can’t wait to wake up and play more Astro Bot.” I literally can’t remember the last time I felt that way with a game.

Astro Bot Is the Triumphant Exclusive the PS5 Desperately Needed

For casual fans of The Lord of the Rings, the jolly character of Tom Bombadil serves as a quirky detour in the first half of the book version of The Fellowship of the Ring. But up until The Rings of Power Season 2, Bombadil had never appeared in any mainstream English-language movie or TV adaptation of Lord of the Rings, ever. That’s right, even Ralph Bakshi's 1978 version didn’t bother to include Old Tom, all of which certainly contribute to the mainstream perception that this character is inconsequential.

The Origin of the Weirdest Lord of the Rings Character Just Got Even More Elusive

Although the Star Trek franchise is lauded for its optimism and inclusive messaging, the backstory for this so-called utopian future is ridiculously bleak. Hinted at in The Original Series — and made clear in The Next Generation, First Contact, and the debut episode of Strange New Worlds — a massive global conflict decimated a huge portion of Earth’s population before humanity rose from the ashes and reached for the stars. Chillingly, all the it-gets-worse-before-it-gets-better moments in Star Trek’s timeline are still in our future — with one notable exception.

How One Star Trek Episode Scarily Predicted the Modern Era

Video game designer Hideaki Itsuno has left Capcom after 30 years at the company, during which he directed games including the recent Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma 2, among dozens of other credits. Itsuno hasn’t revealed exactly where he’s headed, but in announcing his departure, he says that he will be remaining in game development, but in “a new environment.”

Devil May Cry Director Hideaki Itsuno Leaves Capcom For “A New Environment” After 30 Years

In many ways, Dune: Awakening feels like an exciting video game adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction work. It places players in the shoes of an individual in the Dune universe looking to etch out their place in the galactic struggle over the series' titular planet. It’ll feature a fun, alternate timeline to the iconic story. It wisely retains the gorgeous look and feel of Denis Villeneuve's film adaptation — a great way to ease in newer fans of the universe.

Dune: Awakening

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

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The Weirdest X-Men Movie Isn’t As Bad As You Remember

At this stage of the streaming wars, certain properties have become synonymous with their host platform. Marvel and Star Wars obviously belong on Disney+, while DC...

The Weirdest X-Men Movie Isn’t As Bad As You Remember

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