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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

Tom Holland Finally Becomes the Spider-Man He Was Meant to Be Walked intot he theatre with my son and we sat still for almost 3 hours. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars After the massive multiverse adventure of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker has lost almost everything. The world no longer remembers him. His friendship with Ned is gone. MJ has moved forward with her life. Aunt May is dead. Peter is alone, broke and spending nearly every moment protecting New York City as Spider-

James Bond may be the most famous spy in movie history, but that does not necessarily make him the most capable. Agent 007 has survived assassins, international conspiracies, stolen nuclear weapons, and countless elaborate death traps. He is intelligent, highly trained, and usually equipped with the latest gadgets from Q Branch. However, Bond can also be impulsive, emotional, and far too noticeable for someone working in espionage. Other movie spies rely less on reputation an

Netflix is becoming a major global destination for The Walking Dead. Netflix and AMC Global Media have announced a five-year agreement reportedly worth $500 million that will bring the complete Walking Dead television franchise to Netflix beginning in 2027. The deal gives Netflix and AMC+ co-exclusive worldwide streaming rights. That means the franchise’s shows will be available on both services, but not on competing streaming platforms. Seven Walking Dead Shows Are Coming to

The latest Masters of the Universe reboot may not have conquered the box office, but it likely brought back plenty of memories for fans who experienced the original He-Man craze. It may have also inspired younger viewers to explore the franchise’s history. Now they will have the chance. The first live-action Masters of the Universe movie, released in 1987, will arrive on MGM+ on August 13. The fantasy adventure stars Dolph Lundgren as He-Man and Frank Langella as Skeletor. Al

Wizards of the Coast has revealed four preconstructed Commander decks for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering—Star Trek set. The collection will feature two decks inspired by different eras of the United Federation of Planets, while the remaining decks focus on two of the Federation’s most recognizable adversaries: the Klingon Empire and the Borg Collective. Preconstructed Commander decks have become an important part of many Magic: The Gathering crossover releases. Previous co

Adventure movies have entertained audiences and inspired filmmakers for generations. Many of cinema’s biggest and most memorable blockbusters belong to the genre, from action-packed journeys and sweeping historical dramas to science-fiction stories that take viewers beyond Earth. The best adventure films offer excitement, memorable characters, spectacular locations, and a genuine sense of discovery. Yet for every universally celebrated classic, there are many worthwhile movie

Christopher Nolan’s 2026 adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon. Quick facts Category Details Director Christopher Nolan Runtime 2 hours, 52 minutes Rating R for violence and some language Genre Mythological adventure, action and fantasy Release July 17, 2026 Main cast Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o I saw The Odyssey, and I was genuinely excited going into it. My son had already read the book, and I had rea

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine had always been different from the other series in the franchise. Rather than following a starship as it traveled from planet to planet, the show centered on a permanent space station surrounded by political tension, competing cultures, and the growing threat of war. However, it was the Season 4 premiere, “The Way of the Warrior,” that fully revealed what Deep Space Nine could become. The feature-length episode brought the Klingons to the station, r

Netflix is preparing to add a new category of programming to its streaming service through licensing agreements with several major publishing and media companies. Beginning August 3, subscribers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand will gain access to curated videos from well-known digital and print brands. The new programming will cover news, entertainment, travel, food, fashion, celebrity interviews, home improvement, gardeni

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has not been afraid to take big swings with classic Star Trek history. From Spock’s relationships to Captain Kirk’s repeated appearances, the series has sometimes pushed close to the edge of established canon. One of the biggest examples has been the Gorn. For longtime fans, the Gorn’s role in Strange New Worlds created a real continuity question. In Star Trek: The Original Series, the Gorn were introduced in the famous episode “Arena,” where Cap

The Transformers franchise has given fans plenty of unforgettable lines over the years. From “Autobots, roll out!” to “More than meets the eye,” many of the brand’s most famous phrases date all the way back to the Generation 1 era. But one line from The Transformers: The Movie still stands above the rest when it comes to drama, stakes, and pure heroic weight. Before Optimus Prime faced Megatron in one of the most important battles in franchise history, he delivered the unforg

So My son and myself attended the premiere! I laughed my butt off..... Minions & Monsters brings the banana-loving troublemakers back for another round of animated mayhem, this time with a monster-movie twist and a trip into old Hollywood. Set in the 1920s, the film follows a new group of Minions as they stumble into the world of filmmaking, become movie stars, lose control of their own success, unleash monsters, and then have to clean up the chaos they created. As a concept

Back to the Future fans have something new to celebrate. In honor of the beloved sci-fi comedy’s 40th anniversary, Insight Editions is releasing a special collector’s edition of the film’s screenplay. Titled Back to the Future: The Complete Screenplay, the release features the full shooting script along with new context, notes, and behind-the-scenes insight from Bob Gale, the film’s co-writer and co-creator. The slipcase edition will be extremely limited, with only 500 number

The long-running sci-fi epic Doctor Who is returning in a major new multimedia event titled Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker. The event will expand across comics, novels, audio dramas, and games, giving fans a fresh way to explore the Doctor’s universe. The event begins with Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker #1 – Adversary of the Daleks, a new comic published by Titan Comics. The story focuses on the Doctor’s first encounter with the Daleks, one of the most iconic villains in the franch