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?

Physical media has become increasingly important in the streaming age. Shows like Westworld and Willow have been yanked off streaming services without a moment’s notice, but the tangibility of a DVD or Blu-Ray can’t be revoked. One of Netflix’s first big horror movies is the perfect example, as the cult classic suddenly became lost media for the most banal reasons.

Mike Flanagan’s Abandoned Home-Invasion Thriller is Getting a Much-Needed Upgrade

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

Despite what console warriors clinging to outdated corporate feuds might tell you, being able to play games on any platform you want is a positive change for the medium.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

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There are many complex and nuanced reasons why people might get back together with an ex. Taking an ex-partner back is a big decision that's not to be taken lightly but sometimes the decision is in the stars. Some zodiac signs are even known for potentially getting back with their exes more than others. Let's see which 4 are the most likely and dive in why.

4 Zodiac Signs That Always Go Back to Their Exes

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

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

Despite the promise of true creative freedom, there are really only a handful of modern auteurs navigating the streaming era on their own terms. Ironically, it’s Zack Snyder — Hollywood’s most contested auteur — making the most out of a partnership with a streamer. His multi-year deal with Netflix has borne some fruit here and there, and Snyder himself has finally found a distributor that respects his vision wholeheartedly... though Netflix’s attempts to capitalize on the infamy of “the Snyder cut” aren’t exactly wise.

Zack Snyder’s 300 Still Has Plenty to Teach Us

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

Michael Giacchino is a master of homage. The composer (and rising director) has a way with established IP: in his contributions to the Star Trek franchise and the Star Wars galaxy, Giacchino always finds a way to thread the familiar with the fresh. Musical motifs that once felt too precious to meddle with — think the iconic Mission: Impossible theme — take on new life in his scores, but he’s just as adept at carving entirely new worlds out of the old.

A Beloved Composer is Bringing His Magic Back to the MCU

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Dune: Awakening, the upcoming game based on Frank Herbert’s seminal science fiction work, looks to be a faithful adaptation of the universe. It’s a massively multiplayer online game centered around industry, survival on the desert planet of Arrakis, and obtaining the most important resource in the universe — the spice melange.

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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

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

Eight years after its release, No Man’s Sky is still showing players that it has brand new tricks up its sleeves. Its latest update is no different. Developer Hello Games is offering players a way to live out their dreams of having a peaceful life by the sea, with a wave of new, widely requested cozy features like fishing, cooking, and deep water diving.

No Man's Sky JustAddedEveryone’s Favorite Minigame In A New Aquatic-Themed Update

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

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

Your cat’s favorite activities are probably sleeping, eating, and batting your face at odd hours. But you might be surprised to learn that fetch, an activity long associated with dogs — could also be a crowd favorite among cats, too. A new study out this week in the...

A New Study Reveals Just How Many Cats Like To Play Fetch — It’s Shockingly High

It’s no secret that Tim Burton’s recent films aren’t as great as they used to be. Since the mid-2000s, the Edward Scissorhands director has been all but sleepwalking through his career, with a series of uninspired fantasy films and Disney adaptations that felt like vague approximations of his singular gothic style. It’s one of the curses of being boxed into a specific visual brand — like his cohort Wes Anderson, Burton can never get away from being, well, Tim Burton.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Summons Tim Burton’s Creative Juices Back

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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

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...

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

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