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The X-Men are getting closer to their long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans already know several familiar mutants are expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, while Marvel Studios is preparing for a larger reboot of the franchise following Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027. Although the next generation of X-Men is still coming together, one former franchise star is making it clear she would gladly return. Lana Condor, who played Jubilee in 2016’s X-Men: Apoc

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor best known for bringing Optimus Prime to life in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. Cullen’s unmistakable voice became iconic to generations of fans after he debuted as the heroic Autobot leader in the original Transformers animated series. Over the next four decades, he returned to the role countless times across television, movies, video games and other Transformers projects. Cullen was also beloved by Disney fans

Time travel sounds simple: go into the past, jump into the future, or somehow get stuck doing the same thing over and over again. But the best time-travel movies use that idea for something much bigger. They turn it into stories about changing your destiny, getting another chance, losing someone you love, or discovering that some moments simply cannot be changed. From superheroes and killer robots to romance and comedy, here are 10 movies that found unforgettable ways to play

The search for the next James Bond may have a surprising new frontrunner. According to Page Six, actor Jack Barton is reportedly at the top of the list to take over as 007 in the upcoming Bond 26reboot. Barton is competing against several better-known names, including Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner. But being less famous could actually work in Barton’s favor. The actor has appeared in Heartstopper, Poor Things, and SAS: Rogue Heroes

According to a new report, James Gunn and Peter Safran are expected to remain in charge of DC Studios if Paramount Skydance ultimately takes control of Warner Bros. An insider speaking with TheWrap claims there are currently no plans to replace Gunn or Safran or dramatically restructure DC Studios. That lines up with previous reports suggesting Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has been supportive of the direction Gunn and Safran have taken with the DC Universe. Ellison ha

Nintendo has been part of the gaming world since 1889, evolving from a playing-card company into one of the most recognizable names in entertainment. Its consoles have given us some of the greatest games ever made—but they have also tested our patience, reflexes and controllers. During the NES and Super Nintendo eras, games were often designed to be completed through repetition, memorization and a seemingly endless supply of determination. Some were challenging in a satisfyin

Before Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler and Colossus joined the team, the X-Men were five teenagers learning how to use their powers under the guidance of Professor Charles Xavier. That original comic did not become an immediate hit—but it created the mutant corner of the Marvel Universe we still love today. Marvel stopped publishing new X-Men stories in 1970, and the series survived through reprints until Giant-Size X-Men #1 launched a new international lineup in 1975. Because

Genre-defining anime such as Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen earned their acclaim, but they are far from the only action series worth watching. Over the past five years, studios have delivered a new wave of shows that combine memorable characters, inventive worlds and increasingly ambitious animation. Some of these series adapt popular manga or games, while others introduce entirely original stories. What they share is the ability to build on familiar action-anime traditio

When Die Hard arrived in 1988, it helped reshape the modern action movie. Directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis as NYPD officer John McClane, the film took the familiar action-hero formula and gave it a more vulnerable, relatable lead. Trapped inside Los Angeles’ Nakatomi Plaza while criminals hold hostages, McClane becomes their only real chance of survival. More than three decades later, filmmakers are still borrowing from the movie’s winning formula: an isol

Nintendo produced arcade machines and handheld games before entering the home-console market, but the Nintendo Entertainment System turned the company into a household name. Originally released in Japan as the Famicom, the eight-bit system introduced players to several important Nintendo franchises and helped revolutionize platform games. Nintendo’s 1981 arcade hit Donkey Kong was one of the earliest platformers to make jumping a central part of its gameplay. Only seven years

Warning: Major spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day follow. Spider-Man: Brand New Day begins a dramatically different chapter in the life of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. Following the devastating conclusion of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter lives in a world where Doctor Strange’s spell has erased everyone’s memory of him. His friends no longer recognize him. His remaining family connections are gone, and even MJ and Ned Leeds have moved forward without knowing the important

From The Premiere of The End Of Oak Street 08/10/26 The End of Oak Street does not open in theaters until Friday, August 14, 2026 my son and I walked in not knowing what to expect......the early reactions provide a strong picture of what audiences can expect. The following is a spoiler-free review based on those screenings and verified film information. A wonderfully wild dinosaur adventure The End of Oak Street takes an ordinary suburban family and drops them into an extraor

Nintendo rarely discounts its first-party games, and it is even less common for the company to offer full games at no additional cost. However, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners looking for something new to play currently have a budget-friendly option. Nintendo Switch Online members can play the complete version of NBA 2K26 through Nintendo’s Game Trials program. The limited-time offer is available until 11:59 p.m. Pacific on Aug. 13. NBA 2K26 Joins Nintendo’s Game Trials D

For nearly 60 years, Star Trek has taken audiences on countless adventures across television and film. The franchise has now produced close to 1,000 hours of storytelling, giving fans plenty of reasons to debate which series, captain and movie is the best. But one film continues to stand above the rest: 1982’s Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The movie did more than recover from the mixed reception to Star Trek: The Motion Picture. It helped rescue the film franchise, gave th

Early reviews are arriving for Ice Cream Man, Eli Roth’s new horror movie opening in theaters on Aug. 7, and most critics are giving the film a chilly reception. The movie currently holds a 23% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Some reviewers have embraced its extreme violence, calling it “sick and twisted,” “depraved fun” and an unapologetic gorefest that may appeal to horror fans with strong stomachs. Most critics, however, argue that the movie relies too heavily on grues

Since Star Wars: A New Hope arrived in theaters in 1977, the franchise has grown far beyond the movies. Video games, toys, comics and novels have all helped expand the galaxy and introduce fans to characters, planets and conflicts that never appeared on the big screen. Before Disney acquired Lucasfilm, many of those stories were published in what is now called the Legends continuity. Although Legends novels are no longer part of the official canon, several remain among the mo

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrived with record-breaking box-office numbers, leaving fans with one major question: When will Tom Holland return as Spider-Man? Holland has repeatedly expressed interest in continuing to play Peter Parker, while also acknowledging that he will eventually need to pass the role to another hero. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has now confirmed that the studio is already thinking about a fifth installment in the MCU’s Spider-Man series. “There a

Peter Parker and MJ Watson return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but their relationship is far from simple. After Doctor Strange’s spell erased the world’s memories of Peter Parker, MJ no longer remembers their history together. That complicated situation has fans revisiting Peter and Mary Jane’s long relationship in Marvel Comics. Their romance has survived secret identities, superhero battles, personal tragedy, separation, marriage and even reality-altering storylines. Peter

Marvel’s Wolverine appears ready to introduce a new version of the X-Men universe, and one of Marvel’s most overlooked villains may play an important role in building it. Wolverine has faced many enemies throughout his comic-book history, but few are as closely connected to Logan as Sabretooth. The savage mutant has already been confirmed for the game, although he may not be its primary villain. Instead, the story appears to explore the complicated history between Wolverine a

Star Wars collectors can now celebrate one of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s most memorable eras with an impressive new figure from Hot Toys and Sideshow Collectibles. Inspired by Ewan McGregor’s appearance in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, the new Obi-Wan Kenobi Sixth-Scale Collectible Figure recreates the Jedi Master with detailed costuming, accessories and an exceptionally realistic portrait. The figure is available in two versions. The Collector Edition is priced at $285