Sequels have always been a contentious topic in Hollywood. As such, their infamy perhaps doesnt do justice to just how bad they truly were. It becomes about the gag of the Old West rather than the evolution of the central characters. Image by Federico Napoli If they did, it would still manage to fall short of their lowly recollections. While a step down in quality,The Mummy Returnsstill maintains that same sense of enthralling and engaging spectacle....

The first two episodes ofAgatha All Alongare set to premiere on Disney+on September 18. The first two episodes ofAgatha All Alongpremiere on September 18. Image via Marvel Studios Agatha Harkness, following the events of “WandaVision,” embarks on a quest to reclaim her lost powers. Teaming up with unlikely allies, including the son of her former enemy, she faces new mystical threats while navigating a complex world of magic and intrigue.

It’s been an eventful couple of weeks for fans of the fantasy world created byGeorge R.R. Martin has since returned to comment on yet another HBO adaptation based on his literary works. “I visited the set in Northern Ireland in July and loved what I saw. Image by Zanda Rice My readers are going to love them. [Showrunner Ira Parker] is doing a great job.” What Is ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’?...

It wouldnt be a journey through Middle-earth without some trolls along the way." However, Prime Video recently revealed that of the first three newRings of Powerepisodes saw40 million viewers worldwide. In the aftermath of seeing these recent numbers, Prime Video remains committed tothe shows original five-season plan. Image by Zanda Rice However, as evil as Sauron is, he isnot the worst menace in Middle-earth. There remain some, formed by the hand of Morgoth, lying dormant within the depths ofKhazad-dum....

It’s not every day that a sequel to a prequel gets an update of any kind. This was in an effort to avoid clashing withMoana 2. WickedstarsCynthia Erivo,Ariana Grande,Jonathan Bailey,Michelle Yeoh, andJeff Goldblum. Image via Universal Pictures It was written byDana FoxwithL. Who Is Directing Wicked and Wicked 2? Jon M. Chuhas been tapped to direct bothWickedandWicked 2. The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West....

House of the Dragonhas made many notable changes from George R.R. The Targaryens are the most powerful house in Westeros. There is strong evidence that suggests Rhaegar knew of Aegons prophecy inA Clash of Kings. Image by Jefferson Chacon Rhaegar goes on to explain, “There must be one more… The Dragon has three heads.”. There are multiple instances where Aegonsprophecy is tied to the idea of a three-headed dragon. Image via HBO...

What Is ‘Undine’ About? But when she does, Johannes has disappeared, activating Undine’s need to kill him. However,Undine’smore mature focus also necessitates the kind of dark details thatDisney cut out ofThe Little Mermaid’soriginal story. Image via IFC Films What’s most fascinating about this scene, however, is the lack of outright violence. The character’s lack of reaction is certainly eerie. Undineis available to rent or buy on Prime Video in the U....

But pretty early inWelcome to Plathville, the veneer started to show cracks. Ethan Plath’smarriage toOlivia Plathhas been a central storyline in the series. At this time, Micah decided to move by himself to Los Angeles, to pursue a modeling career. Image via Discovery+ Who knew that love in beautiful countries could be so cringe? Now in Season 6, Olivia and Ethan are navigating their touchy divorce. Suddenly, and shockingly, Kim announced in Season 5 that she wanted to divorce Barry....

The Nine Rings for Men are finally being made. These three were indeed noble in their actions and fought against evil Sauron included. He began as an outlaw in Beleriand, son of a nobleman called Barahir. Image by Nimesh Perera The Silmarils aregems of unspoken beautyfor which many wars were fought in the First Age. When werewolves come to kill them,Finrod uses the last of his powers to save Beren....

The show is known for its smart writing and high joke density. WithBeetlejuice Beetlejuicenow in theaters, its a good time to remember one ofCommunitys most elaborate background gags. Despite the joke being a blink-and-youll-miss-it background gag, it took three seasons to execute. Custom Image by Tania Hussain Annie Edison (Alison Brie) complains that Brittas Halloween party playlist is just theBeetlejuicesoundtrack and NPR podcasts. Just as Annie makes this complaint, someone dressed as Beetlejuice walks by behind her....

Then, a few months later, they send me a script and its okay. Its 75% of the way there. It reads a lot like the last scripts that were done. And then, they tell me that theyre out for a rewrite. Normally, I dont get sent the rewritten script. They just tell me, No, we dont really like it. Image via Amazon Prime Video But weve got an idea for a writer whos going to really nail this....

R. R. Tolkiens works. Tom not only gives up the Ring willingly, butbeing a ‘ring-bearer’ has seemingly no impact on him. The obvious question becomes why doesnt Tom take the ring to Mordor himself?. Image by Zanda Rice This is exactly the throw in of lore Rings of Power should focus on. Why Doesn’t Tom Bombadil Take on Sauron Himself? This alludes to the idea thatTom is simply not of this world....

Oh,its also a musical. Both films are intensely impactful, with a relaxed pace that only intensifies the emotional impact. Yet for those willing to enter into this proverbial cave, theres plenty to admire. Image via Neon Led by a forlorn, broken former dancer played (and sung!) What Is ‘The End’ About? Chu’s musical adaptation is a soaring, vibrant film that is one of the year’s best. Image via Neon De Vriess credits include collaborations with the likes ofMadonna,David Bowie,Annie Lennox, andBjork....