Who Lucius' Father Is In Gladiator, And Who Gladiator 2 Changes It To

Paul Mescal’sGladiator IIcharacter, Lucius, was previously featured in the originalGladiatormovie — but his father was given a different identity in the first movie than in the sequel. Set more than two decades afterthe firstGladiatorfilm,Gladiator IIsees Roman soldiers arriving at Lucius’ homestead, killing his wife, and forcing him into slavery. Inspired by Maximus’ noble crusade in the previous movie, Lucius decides to bide his time, work his way up the ranks as a gladiator, and gradually plot his revenge against the Romans who took everything from him....

July 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Derrick Pierce

Wolverine Has Finally Mastered the 1 Power He's Always Had But Never Uses to His Advantage

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Wolverine: Deep Cut #2!Wolverinehas a number of powerful abilities that make him the iconic hero (and expert killer) that fans know him as today. However, one of those abilities has always been more of a hindrance than an asset when it comes to offensive attacks and maneuverability. At least, until now, asWolverine has finally mastered the one powerhe’s always had, but never used to his advantage....

July 16, 2025 · 4 min · 658 words · Joe Ford

"A Bright New Road For The Future": Mufasa First Reactions May Change Your Mind About The Lion King Prequel

Mufasa: The Lion King’s first reactions are emerging on social media, and the response is surprisingly positive. After the massive success of 2019’sThe Lion Kingremake, a CGI retelling of the 1994 Disney animated classic, the world of the hit film is now set to return in a prequel film from director Barry Jenkins.Mufasa’s storychronicles an early adventure for Simba’s father as he meets Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline, and anticipation for the movie has been mixed since its predecessor was criticized for feeling like a by-the-numbers retread of a familiar tale....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 895 words · Sharon Hill

"I Kind Of Left My Body": Filming Elphaba & Glinda's Iconic Duet In Wicked 2 Was Unlike Anything Ariana Grande Had Done Before

Ariana Grande-Butera reveals how filming with Cynthia Erivo for Glinda and Elphaba’s pivotal duet inWicked: For Goodprovided her with an experience unlike anything else she has done during the production of the two-part musical adaptation. Following on from 2024’sWicked, the 2025 sequel reunites with Glinda and Elphaba during the events of the original tale ofThe Wizard of Oz.Wicked: For Goodsees Grande-Butera’s Galindastep into the role of Glinda the Good Witch, as Oz brands Elphaba an enemy of the people....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Ruben Hernandez

"Quantum Leap from Hell": New Terminator Series' Time Travel Was Inspired by Quantum Leap

Summary s a new era ofTerminatorbegins, fans of ’80s and ’90s sci-fi have reason to hope thatQuantum Leapmight also get a new lease on life. In October, anambitious newTerminatorseries from Dynamite Entertainmentwill unleash Skynet’s most ambitious plan yet. Unable to stop John Connor before he forms the human resistance,Skynet is deploying Terminators across time, targeting not just future resistance members but their ancestors in a desperate Blitzkrieg of history. Talking about the new series withDynamite Entertainment, writer Declan Shalvey shared his inspirations for the series....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Joseph Duran

10 Horror Movies With A Ton Of Jump Scares

The humble jump scare has become a staple tradition of the modernhorrormovie, with some films in the genre being particularly laden with them. A “jump scare” refers to a sudden or abrupt camera cut, appearance of a character, or scary situation that spikes the viewer’s adrenaline by lulling them into a false sense of security before attacking them with terror. While thebiggest jump scaresare quite memorable, some horror movies have far too many of them to count....

July 15, 2025 · 11 min · 2332 words · Raymond Wilson

1923's Spencer & Alex Actors Consider Whether The Two Could Become Parents, How They'd Respond

The upcoming second season of Taylor Sheridan’s1923might see Alex (Julia Schlaepfer)and Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) facing a major life change. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century,1923chronicles the Dutton family’s efforts to preserve their Montana ranch amid devastating personal struggles, wealthy businessmen, and thieves. As the newlywed couple fight to reunite back in Montana, questions linger about whether Alex could be pregnant followingher bouts of seasickness during their tumultuous boat journey....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 667 words · Sarah Barton MD

2022 Horror Movie With 93% Rotten Tomatoes Score Becomes Streaming Hit

Horrorcontinues to be a major audience draw as a genre, and this year has delivered horror successes likeLonglegs,Smile 2,and thecritically-acclaimedThe Substance. The genre continues to be attractive to filmmakers as horror flicks often feature smaller budgets, but this doesn’t deter audiences.Every year, there are a few standout horror hits, and 2022 is certainly no different. 2022 saw the release of theScreamlegacy sequel, which revitalized the franchise, andHalloween Ends, which ended that franchise’s reboot trilogy....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 586 words · Eugene Campbell DDS

75 Years Later, The Third Man Still Has Cinema's Best Tragic Romance Storyline

Even three-quarters of a century later,The Third Manstill has one of the most effective bittersweet love stories in cinematic history. Directed by Carol Reed,The Third Manis one of the most enduring and entertaining entries to ever come out of the film noir genre. The movie follows Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, an American who travels to Allied-occupied Vienna in the years following World War II (and the start of the Cold War) to attend the funeral of his old friend Harry Lime....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1110 words · Kenneth Hodge

90 Day Fiancé: Michael Ilesanmi’s Rumored Girlfriend Reveals Shocking Relationship Status After He Joins New Family

Summary 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?starMichael Ilesanmirecently sparked romance rumors with a woman named Megganon Instagram and she’s finally confirming if she’s his girlfriend after his split withAngela Deem.Michael ran away from Angela’s housein February 2024 with just a burner phone and the clothes on his back. He has been living in Texas with a new group of friends who he calls his family. However, Michael’s fans have been wondering ifMichael also has a new girlfriendin his life who he left Angela for after coming to the U....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Kaitlyn Cox

All Hallows' Eve: Inferno's Steve Barton On Building Roster Of Indie Shorts & Art The Clown's Absence

Shudder’sV/H/Sseriesisn’t the only horror anthology movie series back with the arrival ofAll Hallows' Eve: Inferno. The movie serves as the fourth installment in the franchise that launched with the eponymous 2013 outing, which was written and directed entirely by Damien Leone. In addition to launching the anthology franchise, the firstAll Hallows' Evealso introduced audiences to the malevolent Art the Clown, with Leone carrying on the character into the hitTerrifierfranchise, whose third movie just released and has been performing strongly at the box office....

July 15, 2025 · 12 min · 2494 words · Zachary Flores

All Of Us Are Dead Season 2’s Long Release Wait Is Even More Baffling When You Look At Netflix’s Other Global K-drama Hit

All of Us Are Deadis one of Netflix’s most popular K-dramas, yet more than two years have passed since the announcement of the second season with little to no updates on what is next for the zombie series. Starting withLove AlarmandKingdomin 2019, Netflix has become home to a lot ofgreat original K-dramas, many of which become global hits on the platform. The first major original K-drama success on Netflix was 2020’sSweet Home, which became the first Korean series to appear in the platform’s Global Top 10....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 810 words · Kathleen Smith

And Just Like That Season 3 Now Has A Huge Decision To Make With Aidan's Teased Return

Summary John Corbett is returning forAnd Just Like That…season 3, suggesting Carrie and Aidan have ended their five-year break, as Aidan now lives in Virginia. It’s not likely that he happened to run into Carrie, although that happened memorably throughoutSex and the City. Aidan and Carrie could be meeting for several reasons, but whatever it is, it breaks what they agreed upon in theAnd Just Like Thatseason 2 finale. The couple agreed on a five-year break after buying an apartment together, holding off on their relationship until Aidan’s youngest son graduated....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1232 words · Peggy Wilson