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Annie McDonough's Latest The Direct Articles
Hilary Farr Exits 'Love It or List It' With Touching Tribute - Here's Why She Left
The HGTV host parted ways with the real-estate series after nearly twenty seasons in 2023.
Marvel Studios Boss Admits MCU Fans Can Be 'Very Mean'
They say you can't please everyone, but some MCU fans could apparently stand to be a little kinder.
Superman 2025 Trailer 2 Gets An Official Update From James Gunn
Fans who were looking to get another glimpse of David Corenswet's Metropolis Marvel will have to wait a little.
Disney+ Announces Historic Release Plan for Star Wars' Next Show
Star Wars: Andor will adopt a unique release scheme that has not yet been seen by Disney+ subscribers.
First Clip from Marvel's Thunderbolts Movie References Avengers: Endgame Death
Here's when Yelena Belova mentions the demise of her beloved sister, Natasha, while on a high-altitude mission.
Doctor Odyssey Season 2 Gets New Update Amid Cancellation Concerns - And It's Not Good
Dr. Max Bankman and his medical staff are firmly on the bubble as ABC shores up its fall schedule.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Mysterious Bracelet Could Have Important Endgame Or Spider-Verse Connections (UPDATED)
New MCU Fantastic Four action figures are wearing a mysterious bracelet that could have been introduced in Avengers Endgame or Across The Spider-Verse.
DC Studios Unveils First-Ever DCU Green Lantern Merch (Photos)
The most famous piece of jewelry in the DC Universe will soon be up for purchase in the real world.
Disney+ Confirms 4 Marvel & Star Wars Shows Releasing In April 2025
April may bring showers, but it also offers a bundle of new Star Wars and Marvel programming.
Avengers: Doomsday Will Revisit This Key 'Infinity War' Setting (Report)
The rumor mill suggests that the next Avengers outing will drop by 177A Bleecker Street.
When Calls the Heart Season 13 Release Window Gets Officially Announced
Hope Valley will once again welcome back its Hallmark Channel faithful.
Disney Takes Action Following Coco 2 Announcement Mistake
The original Coco was hugely successful, so is Pixar really going to take THAT long with the sequel?
Thunderbolts’ AMC Popcorn Bucket Is Not A Bucket, It’s A Limousine (Yes Really)
Fans going to see Thunderbolts* in May can have their popcorn ride in style.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Popcorn Bucket Guide (AMC, Regal, Cinemark) - Darth Vader & More Merch
There's been a disturbance in the Force... as if millions of unpopped kernals suddenly cried out in terror...
Thunderbolts Villain Sentry Full Costume Revealed, And It's One Of The MCU's Best Ever
Until now, Thunderbolts* trailers have only showcased glimpses of Lewis Pullman's character.
The 8 MCU Post-Credits Scenes That'll Probably Never Get Resolved
Marvel Studios has developed a distinct habit of leaving audiences hanging.
This New 'Avengers Doomsday' Script Update Has Me Very Confused
Recent online speculation surrounding the next Avengers has caused unease in some Marvel fans.
Meet Sydnee Falkner from Netflix's Million Dollar Secret: 4 Things to Know About Contestant
Get the scoop on Falkner, one of the million-dollar hopefuls on the hot new Netflix show.
Marvel Already Hinted At How The Fantastic Four End Up In The Main MCU
Reed Richards' chalkboard scribbles might reveal a clue about the Fantastic Four's upcoming Multiversal escapades.
Meet Samantha Riehl: Farmer Wants a Wife's Most-Hated Contestant
Riehl certainly isn’t winning over any fans on the hit Fox dating series.
March 25 Will Be a Historic Day for MCU Fans
The 25th of March will be a jam-packed day for Daredevil fans in particular.
Disney+ Starts Streaming Snow White 2025 Special Ahead of Full Movie Release
Ahead of its imminent release, Snow White offered a sneak peek by way of Disney+.
Daredevil: Born Again Confirmed to Include 1 Surprise MCU Hero - And I Think I Know Who It Is
Disney+’s Daredevil revival could play host to one of the MCU’s youngest superheroes.
Who Is Owen Cooper? Adolescence Netflix Actor's Age, Instagram, Filmography & More
Cooper headlines the cast of Netflix’s unique and gripping new thriller.
Port Protection: Here's Why Mary Miller Left the Show
The Port Protection fan favorite is nowhere to be found in recent episodes.
Marvel Studios Just Broke a Wild Viewership Record on Disney+
Tuesday, March 11 was a banner day for the House of Ideas on Disney+!
American Idol 2025: Here’s Why Katy Perry Left American Idol After 7 Seasons
Perry departed from the long-running musical competition show in mid-2024.
Will Cars 4 Ever Happen At Disney Pixar? (2025 Update)
It may not be everyone’s favorite, but the Cars franchise has been a multimedia juggernaut since 2006. Will it last?
Robert De Niro’s Zero Day Gets Surprising Season 2 Update From Netflix Creators
Netflix's De Niro vehicle was originally concieved as a one and done.
Spider-Man 4 Won't Feature This Beloved Hero from 'No Way Home'
A key Daredevil: Born Again actor denied that the Web-Slinger and the Man Without Fear will join forces again.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man Will Get Acknowledged by [SPOILERS] In Daredevil: Born Again (Confirmed)
Vincent D'Onofrio's Fisk will make reference to the Friendly Neighborhood Web-Slinger.
William Shatner Confirms Talks for Star Trek Return at 93 Years Old
Sounds like the original James T. Kirk could bodly go once again in a new Trek project.
Ted Lasso Season 4's Expected Female-Led Plot Revealed
Nelson Road Stadium could be home to even more girl power in Ted Lasso’s comeback.
Doctor Who: BBC Officially Responds To Ncuti Gatwa Quitting Reports
Speculation circulated that the Fifteenth Doctor could hand in his Sonic Screwdriver.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 3 Gets Official Release Window Announcement
Netflix’s second Jurassic World spin-off cartoon has a dino-sized release window.
Here's Why My Fault: London 2 Should Happen at Amazon Prime Video
Audiences are curious whether Amazon Prime Video’s new stepsiblings-to-lovers drama will get another installment.
Shrek 5 Fans Can Rest Easy About This Once-Retired Actor's Involvement
None of Shrek 5’s main characters will sound any different from how longtime fans remember them.
A Jimmy Neutron Sequel Is Finally Happening
Looks like Paramount had a Brain Blast with regard to more adventures for the boy genius.
Fantastic Four Trailer: Marvel Fans Are Going Crazy About This Human Torch Detail
Flame on! It seems as though Fantastic Four: First Steps has put in extra attention to detail.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie: Galactus' Evil Plan Confirmed by New Synopsis
The malevolent cosmic force that is Galactus will give the Fantastic Four a run for their money!