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Whilesci-fi cinemais one of the most popular genres in all of Hollywood, plenty of fantastic, thought-provoking releases have flown under the radar and failed to reach a large audience. Although series likeAvatar,Star Wars, andJurassic Parksit as some ofthe most successful franchises of all time, there’s a whole world of quieter, more introspective sci-fi movies for viewers to discover. From low-budget stories that value dialogue over special effects to underseen sci-fi sequels, there’s no shortage of movies in need of more attention....

The firstMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoningtrailer revealed several new key story details and franchise connections that are incredibly important. The eighth installment of Tom Cruise’s action franchise arrives in May 2025, but Paramount provided the first official look at the film much earlier. TheMission: Impossible 8teaser trailerrelease came, as expected, beforeGladiator IIso that audiences could see it on the big screen for months to come. In addition to confirming the film’snew titleMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, it provided a glimpse at what’s next for Ethan Hunt....

We live in an age where legacy sequels, reboots, and remakes rule the world of mass entertainment. The nostalgia for classic movies andTV showsdrives people’s interest in recontextualizations and refreshers, thus motivating network executives to hunt for reprisals of long-finished TV shows. While this hurts the chances of unique new mainstream TV, it could be good for some shows, like thesci-fi TV shows that should be remadebecause they were canceled too soon....

This article contains references to violence and assault. Detective and crime TV shows are always being produced, and while some make headlines, there are plenty that fly under the radar. However, that doesn’t mean these shows are any less compelling or lack the drive to capture audiences' attention. While the crime procedural uses many of the elements of the detective series, there’s a central difference between them. Procedurals focus on a new crime every week, whilemost prestige detective shows look at an overarching narrative that takes many twists throughout a season....

Chris Combsfrom1000-Lb Sistershas reached a significant milestone in his career as an influencer amidst his ongoing weight loss journey. He was morbidly obese just a few years ago, concerned about his health and wanting to be around his family for as long as possible. In 2022,Chris took a major step towards a healthierlife by undergoing bariatric surgery.He has lost over 150 pounds since then, becoming fitterthan ever. In 2025,Chris made a comeback to social mediaafter a brief hiatus, revealing his new slim appearance....

TheOscarsare coming up this weekend on March 2, but even before the winners are announced, this year has been riddled with controversy. While there were spots of AI controversy forThe Brutalist, the most contentious film wasEmilia Pérez.Despite being nominated for a whopping 13 awards, some viewers criticized the Netflix-distributed film for its over-the-top nature. Making matters worse, old social media posts from itsBest Actress-nominated star later leaked online, worsening the film’s chances at awards....

Sophie Sierra and Pedro Jimeno’s datingwasn’t on any90 Day Fiancéviewer’s 2025 Bingo card, but they’re not eager to show off their romance on Instagram to anyone interested in knowing what happened to them after theirsplits with Rob Warneand Chantel Everett. Sophie, from the UK, who grew up in Spain, found it difficult to live with Rob, who didn’t even have a bathroom inside his house.Rob’s cheating past led Sophie to separatefrom him, and he could never win her trust back....

Star Trek: Enterprise’s Jonathan Archer was Captain of the Enterprise in the 22nd century, but it’s possible Archer could cross over intoStar Trek: Strange New Worlds. Archer’s pioneering voyages commanding the NX-01 started in 2151, with a jump ahead inStar Trek: Enterprise’s series finaleshowing Archer delivering a speech that would mark the founding of the United Federation of Planets in 2161. However,there is a chance Jonathan Archer is still alive inStar Trek: Strange New Worlds'23rd century....

Summary I’ve playedDungeons & Dragonssince the 2eAdvanced DnDera, and the game’s depiction of wizards never truly made sense to me until I read Jack Vance’sDying Earthbooks. For years, I’ve been aware of the RPG’s connections to Jack Vance, and that “Vancian spellcasting” is the common nomenclature forDnD’s “fire and forget” system of spell slots. I was more surprised thatDying Earthclarified magic, as a whole, inDnD, and what sets it apart from most fantasy fiction....

Director Bong Joon Ho returns to science fiction withMickey 17, and the Robert Pattinson-led film has already hit a major box office milestone, soon expected to surpass $30 million. This isn’t Bong’s first venture into futuristic sci-fi—his acclaimed filmSnowpiercer, starring Chris Evans, also explored similar themes. Both films serve as sharp critiques of capitalism, using their futuristic settings to highlight class divisions, a hallmark of many great sci-fi stories. This commentary on the critiques of capitalism carries over to other media, including comic books, especially independent and creator-owned comics....

Sherlock Holmes, the iconic detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, has been reimagined countless times across literature, film, and TV. However, the next threeupcomingSherlock HolmesTV showshave one thing in common, setting them apart from other variations.One of the most popular modern adaptations featuring the character is BBC’sSherlock, a series which earned an 83% Popcornmeter. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, BBC’sSherlockhad 4 seasons, which aired from 2010 to 2017, and despite its disappointing ending, there are no plans for aSherlockseason 5....

Anya Taylor-Joy has revealed she wants to star in a live-action remake ofFrozen, confirming which character she would want to portray in the adaptation. The animated franchise is one of Disney’s most successful in the last decade, with both movies making over $1 billion each at the global box office. In 2023,Frozen 3was announced, with a fourth movie also getting confirmed later on. The continued expansion of the franchise shows how much faith the company has in it, even 11 years after the first one was released....

New concept art for Ben Affleck’s canceledBatmanfilm has been revealed by storyboard artist Jay Oliva, who worked on the movie.The image depicts Batman locked in combat with Deathstroke, previously cast with Joe Manganiello in the role, on a rooftop. The art was shared in honor of Batman Day 2024, which marks 85 years of the Caped Crusader. Oliva, a long-time collaborator with Zack Snyder, collaborated with Affleck and then-DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns on the scrapped DCEU film....