Wicked Shouldn't Be The Only Wizard Of Oz Musical Getting A Movie (This One Deserves It Just As Much)

In 2024, Jon M. Chu’s movie adaptation ofWickedmade a huge splash, and because of this, another musical spinoff ofThe Wizard of Ozshould also get its time in the sun. Released at the end of last year,Wickedtook audiences by storm, earning $752 million at the box office and scoring an 87% critics score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, viewers are patiently awaitingthe movie’s sequel,Wicked: For Good,but in the meantime,they should consider checking out anotherWizard of Ozmusical that came out 50 years earlier....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Emily Braun

Will The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Musical Ever Happen? Original Movie Director Responds 7 Years After Initial Announcement

ASisterhood of the Traveling Pantsmusical was announced nearly a decade ago, and the original movie’s director has weighed in on the long-awaited project. Based on the eponymous novel by Ann Brashares, the 2005 movie follows a group of friends who are growing up and growing apart as they begin their adult lives. However, they’re all linked together by a mysterious pair of pants that manage to fit them all despite their disparate sizes....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Gregory Hall

“These Guys Know How To Shoot Action”: The Fight Scenes In Karate Kid: Legends Will Break New Ground For The Franchise, Star Says

Karate Kid: Legendsstar Ben Wang says that the stunt work in the franchise’s next film will surpass anything that has gone before it. Set to arrive in US theaters on May 30, the latest addition to the long-running martial arts franchise will serve to join the continuity of the originalKarate Kidmovies with the 2010 reboot starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. In addition to Chan reprising his role as Kung Fu master Mr....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 712 words · Emily Adams

"It Was Inappropriate And We're Sorry" — Why News Anchor Mark Mester Was Fired From KTLA & Where He I Now

News anchorMark Mestercaused a bit of a stir with some off-script comments in 2022, but he’s since bounced back with a new role. Mark Mester is a Hungarian-born anchor who grew up in the United States, moving across several states in that time (viaNBCPalmSprings). He holds a degree in Business Economics from the University of California, and hiscareer started in NBC newsroomsin NYC before moving to the Santa Barbara and Los Angeles area....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Matthew Pearson

"What The Hell's Going To Happen Now?": Taron Egerton & Dennis Lehane Tease That Smoke's Twists Are Just Beginning

WARNING: Spoilers for the first 4 episodes ofSmoke!The cat and mouse game throughout Apple TV+‘sSmokecontinues to get all the more layered. The miniseries follows Taron Egerton’s Dave Gudsen, a former firefighter turned arson investigator, as well as Jurnee Smollett’s Michelle Calderon, a detective who finds herself paired with Dave to investigate apair of arsonists in Umberland. Smokecomes from the mind of critically-acclaimed writer Dennis Lehane, the author behind classic books turned into feature films likeShutter IslandandGone Baby Gone....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 709 words · Erik Collins

10 Best Incantations In Elden Ring Nightreign

Incantations inElden Ring Nightreignare similar to Sorceries, and they don’t require any special stat investment to use as they do inElden Ring. As withElden Ring,Incantations can only be cast from a Sacred Seal, but they can be used by any playable character as long as they have the FP to spend. Since Recluse has a built-in FP generator feature with her skills, she’s the best bet for a pure caster class....

August 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1704 words · Aaron Clay

10 Brilliant Far Side Comics For Dungeons & Dragons Die-Hards

Dungeons & Dragonsis one of the most popular roleplaying games of all time and what better way to celebrate the game than with a dose of comedy fromThe Far Side? D&D is an extraordinary way to spend time with friends as players come together to embark on fantastical adventures through fantasy landscapes. TheseFar Sidecomics are perfect for die-hard Dungeons & Dragons fans. Both Dungeons & Dragons andThe Far Sideshare a whimsical lens on the absurd, each crafting imaginative worlds controlled by their own surreal logic....

August 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1656 words · Kristina Lawrence

10 Great Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson (That Weren't Written By Him)

Brandon Sanderson’sMistbornsaga andStormlight Archiveseries are among the biggest modern fantasy releases, and they may leave readers looking for similar books to dive into. Havingwritten two 10/10 fantasy series, Sanderson is a prolific author within the genre. While there is no shortage of great writers that fall into the category, the author’s writing style and world-building stand out. This makes it difficult to follow some ofSanderson’s best books, which can easily put readers into a slump....

August 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1732 words · Michael Friedman

10 Hilarious Far Side Comics We Need Your Help Figuring Out

Let’s be honest, not every joke and punchline fromThe Far Sideis as easy to understand as most. While most of Gary Larson’s comics are laughably relatable and chocked full of pop-culture references, these strips are so far out there that even we struggle to understand what Larson’s intention was. Fortunately, we have full faith that you may help us understand these especially oddFar Sidecomics. The Far Sideis just as well known for its absurdist and outlandish sense of humor as it is for its dry-witted satire....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1374 words · Nancy Rose

28 Years Later's 10 Biggest Reveals About The World, Rage Virus, & Infected

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for 28 Years Later! 28 Years Lateris finally here, and here is every way in which the highly anticipated sequel has expanded on the world of the franchise, explained.28 Days Latershowed how dangerous the Rage Virus is, and28 Weeks Latershowed how difficult it is to fend off, with many fans expecting28 Years Laterto show the disastrous effects of nearly three years of the Rage Virus epidemic. Luckily,28 Years Laterdelivers on this, showing how the Rage Virus' reign has completely changed the world within the United Kingdom and outside of it....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Kimberly Myers

After The Handmaid's Tale's Ending, Netflix's Similar New Crime Drama With Only 5 Episodes Is A Must-Watch

Following the finale ofThe Handmaid’s Tale, viewers should turn their attention to a new crime drama on Netflix, which can be easily binged at only five episodes. Based on the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood,The Handmaid’s Taleis set in a dystopian universe where women are forced to live as concubines, due to the world’s collapsing fertility rates, and are often forcibly separated from their families. Thecast ofThe Handmaid’s Taleincludes Elizabeth Moss as June Osborne, who rises from merely wishing to be reunited with her family to joining a resistance trying to overthrow the corrupt government....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Christine Hamilton

Android 14 Is Almost Here, Beta 5 Now Available

Android 14 is the next major release for Google’s mobile operating system, and there have already been four public betas and several developer previews. Google is now rolling out Android 14 Beta 5 to testers, and it’s the final milestone before Android 14 is ready for the masses. Google announced in a blog post, “With the official release of Android 14 only weeks away, today we’re bringing you Beta 5, the last scheduled update in our Android 14 beta program....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Ronnie Brown

As Warner Bros. Discovery Splits, DC Comics Is Moving to New Management With a "10 Year Plan" in Tow

Warner Bros. Discovery(WBD) is officially splitting into two separate, publicly traded companies in a tax-free transaction by mid-2026, signaling a shift forDC Comics. This strategic move aims to allow each new company to maximize its potential and sharpen its focus. Adding to this significant news, David Zaslav, the current President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery (and soon to be President and CEO of the new Streaming & Studios entity), teased an exciting ten-year plan for DC’s upcoming projects, highlighting James Gunn’sSupermanandSupergirlas key initiatives....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Brittney Moore