HowAvatar: The Way of Waterending sets upAvatar 3

Let’s unpack everything that happened in that climactic ending. Warning: This article contains major spoilers forAvatarandAvatar: The Way of Water. “What we saw in the first film were people who were fearless,” Cameron had previously said. I’m thinking probably not, because they have a duty to survive. It doesn’t mean he’s a coward, but it means his priorities change." Against their father’s wishes, Lo’ak rides down on banshee-back into the heat of the action....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Suzanne Santana

HowBlack Mirrorseason 6 defies genre expectations

The long-running sci-fi series breaks new ground with the latest episodes. Warning: This article contains spoilers forBlack Mirrorseason 6. After that, things get even weirder. Paapa Essiedu in ‘Black Mirror’ season 6.Nick Wall/Netflix “Mazey Day,” though, has the most surprising twist of all. “I like that he is trying something new with introducing a supernatural element versus a futuristic element. I think he did so successfully. Zazie Beetz in season 6 of ‘Black Mirror....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Jessica Martin

HowBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverintroduces Dominique Thorne as Ironheart

TheMarvel Cinematic Universewill soon welcome a new hero. But theBlack Panthersequel will also establish a new hero who doesn’t hail from WakandaorTalocan. Her name isRiri Williams, a.k.a. Dominique Thorne in the Ironheart suit in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.Marvel Studios Ironheart, and after a brief but influential run in Marvel comics, she’sready to make her big-screen debut. “I love the fact that she is just fully herself,” Thorne says. “She’s definitely not the typical or traditional superhero....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Allison Pope

HowBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverpays tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Warning: This story contains spoilers forBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. Boseman played King T’Challa, a.k.a. the Black Panther, in theOscar-nominated originalas well as three other films in the MCU. Marvel Studios Her sorrow is emphasized by a series of flashbacks of T’Challa. “I always would ask, ‘Bro, what do you think?’ and just make a run at keep a spiritual connection. Marvel Studios 2018 He meant everything to me, and he’s the reason why I’m here....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Julie Gutierrez

HowCruel Summerreinvented itself after 1 season

Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, and Griffin Gluck preview the anthology series' new murder mystery. There’s no mystery behind whyCruel Summerbecame an anthology series for season 2 why mess with perfection? (We’re still not over those final seconds in the finale.) Griffin Gluck, Sadie Stanley, and Lexi Underwood in ‘Cruel Summer’ season 2.Justine Yeung/Freeform “And that was the best version of that story. The best option was to go anthology, it opens it up for a new story every season....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Bryan Carlson

HowDays of Our Livesbids farewell to John Aniston in Victor Kiriakis' final episode

The veteran soap opera star died in November at the age of 89. Beloved Salem resident Victor Kiriakis sails into the sunset in a bittersweet holiday episode ofDays of Our Lives. Victor’s swan song was filled with holiday insults and warm-hearted, forgiving moments. Mitchell Haaseth/NBCU Photo Bank He then sails off into the sunset aboard his yacht. Aniston joined the long-running soap in 1985. “His career is literally the definition of lifetime achievement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Barry Mathews

HowDead Ringerscreated those visceral childbirth scenes

Within the first 10 minutes of the first episode, viewers are treated to a montage of Drs. Elliot and Beverly Mantle (both played by Weisz) delivering babies upon babies. This is a change from the originalDead Ringers. Rachel Weisz on ‘Dead Ringers.'.Niko Tavernise/Prime Video Weisz’s Mantles, by contrast, actually are invested in helping their patients. Weisz credits showrunner Alice Birch and director Sean Durkin with crafting the show’s visual approach to childbirth....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Michael Buchanan

HowDead Ringerspulled off Rachel Weisz's parallel performance as twins

Yes, you are seeing double. “Literally every department was involved. It was like a group swap. Rachel Weisz as Elliot and Beverly Mantle in ‘Dead Ringers’.Prime Video We all swapped together and then the other actors had to adjust as well.” In essence, every scene had to be shot twice. While Weisz was playing one Mantle, her double Kitty Hawthorne would stand in for the other. Rachel Weisz and Rachel Weisz in ‘Dead Ringers’....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Phillip Barker

HowDead to Meseason 3's biggest twists (babies! deaths!) bring the series full circle

Warning: This post contains spoilers forDead to Me’s final season. Jen is pregnant with Ben’s baby. Ben is working through the grief of losing his brother. Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini in ‘Dead to Me’ season 3.Saeed Adyani/Netflix Oh, and Judy receives aterminal cancer diagnosis. It’s alot.But Feldman is intentional with her storylines. Well, admittedly, she did not initially plan for that surprise pregnancy. Linda Cardellini on season 3 of ‘Dead to Me’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Cody Park

HowDungeons & Dragonspulled off the Wild Shape escape: 'It was a lofty endeavor'

Warning: This article contains mild spoilers fromDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. WithD&D, the duo wanted to one-up themselves. That’s where Doric comes in. Sophia Lillis stars as the shape-shifting druid Doric in ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’.Paramount Pictures and eOne Of course, visual effects sorcery did some of the work, but that provided its own obstacles. “We also tried as much as we could to rely on practical environments....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · George Arnold

HowEvilreturned for a third season that's stranger and spookier than ever

Horror and comedy have always gone hand in hand. After all, the physical act of laughing isn’t all that different from screaming. But what setsEvilapart is its unsettling tone. Mike Colter, Katja Herbers, Aasif Mandvi, and Michael Emerson on ‘Evil’.ELIZABETH FISHER/CBS Eyeballs pop up in toilet bowls. Nightmares break the fourth wall. A demon visits his therapist, who turns out to be a giant goat. Mike Colter and Aasif Mandvi on ‘Evil’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Robert Fletcher

HowFalling for Christmascould ignite the Lindsay Lohan renaissance

The Lindsay Lohanaissance or at least the groundwork laid for it will be streamed. To understand where Lohan might be headedafterFalling for Christmas, it’s important to acknowledge where she’s been. I’m trying," she said through tears. The Lindsay Lohan renaissance is upon us.Netflix / Everett Collection “I’m really trying.” After that, Lohan went a decade without a leading role in a scripted project. She credited her desire to work as a motivating factor in getting clean....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Ashley Rodriguez

HowGame of Thronesinspired theWillowseries to use classic and indie rock in its score

The story behind those surprising needle drops. Similarly, episode 2 closes with Sir Jude’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” a folk-song-meets-rock track. There are plenty more needle drops to come. Lucasfilm Ltd. But why did showrunnerJonathan Kasdanwant to dot his fantasy series with these decidedly more modern tracks? Well, for starters, he was inspired byGame of Thrones. “It’s one of the most shocking ends ever. But you see his hand get cut off, and then it cuts to black....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Larry Blackwell