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The 10 Most Expensive Marvel Movies Ever Made
Marvel Studios films can be pricey. Here’s how the costliest ones stack up.
Brats Hulu Documentary Cast & Actors (Photos)
The 1980s was the era of the Brat Pack! Find out about the stars who appear in the new Hulu documentary.
Godzilla Minus One Cast: English Dub Actors (Photos)
Find out who’s who in the English language dub of the smash hit kaiju movie.
Godzilla Minus One: Noriko's Neck Ending Explained
Minami Hamabe's Noriko ends the film with a mysterious black mark on her neck.
When Calls the Heart Season 12 Gets Big Announcement From Star Erin Krakow
Viewers will once again return to the sleepy, little mining town of Hope Valley.
Inside Out 2 Gets Unsurprising Rating
Even with all of Riley’s new emotions, the Pixar sequel will still be family friendly.
Tulsa King 2024: CBS Announces S1 Release Date & Time
Sylvester Stallone's popular crime drama will leap to network TV this summer.
Is Scott Forrester Leaving FBI: International? Luke Kleintank's Exit Explained
Why has Fly Team’s leader flown the coop on the popular CBS procedural?
The CW's Final Arrowverse Show Gets Official Release Announcement
Superman & Lois is preparing to soar up, up, and away for the final time.
Here's Why Katy Perry Is Leaving American Idol
Katy Perry was an American Idol mainstay for seven seasons, but recently departed her position as a judge.
LEGO Unveils New 2024 MCU Avengers Sets Featuring Hulk, Thor & More
Several key Avengers are present in Minifig form in these brand new sets.
Deadpool & Wolverine Gets Exciting News from Test Screenings
A Hollywood insider has the scoop from a test screening for the eagerly-awaited MCU film.
Interview with the Vampire Claudia Recast Explained: Why Did They Replace Bailey Bass?
Claudia looks a bit different in the ongoing second season of the popular AMC drama.
Superman & Lois Finale: New Photo Spoils 1 Superhero's Debut In Final Episode
Looks like Wolé Parks' John Henry Irons will be suiting up in something a little more comic-accurate.
Is Chris Evans Returning as Captain America? Here's What We Know
Is there a plan for Marvel’s original Star Spangled Man to make a comeback?
New Captain America 4 Trailer Gets Strong First Reactions Online
The Captain America: Brave New World CinemaCon footage really blew people away.
XO Kitty Season 2 Begins Production In Seoul & Gets 3 New Cast Members
The fan-favorite Netflix teenage drama is gearing up for new episodes.
Ryan Reynolds Confirms 6 Chilling Facts About Deadpool 3 Villain Cassandra Nova
Emma Corrin’s Cassandra Nova is Deadpool & Wolverine’s big bad, but what else is she?
Knuckles: Why Is James Marsden Missing from the Show?
James Marsden's Tom Wachowski does not appear in Knuckles, leaving fans wondering why.
Why 'So Help Me Todd' Got Cancelled, Revealed by New Report
Fans have also rallied around So Help Me Todd, after the show’s recent axing by CBS.
Planet of the Apes Movies in Order: All 10 Films & How to Watch
Find out how to catch all those damn, dirty apes in the proper chronological order.
As the Crow Flies Season 4: Netflix Officially Comments on Series Future
The popular Turkish series was reportedly intended to finish at Season 3.
Is Will Trent Autistic? The Character's Disabilities Explained
Many of the series' fans have speculated on the idea that Trent is on the autism spectrum.
New Deadpool 3 Footage Includes 1 Special Avengers Cameo
Brand new footage of the hotly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine was shown to CinemaCon attendees.
Who Is Caterina Ferioli? 4 Things to Know About Tearsmith Actress
Ferioli portrayed Nica Dover in the new Netflix-exclusive romance film.
Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 Episode 10 Cast: Guest Stars, Actors & Characters (Photos)
Curb Your Enthusiasm wrapped up its 12-season run with Larry in some legal hot water.
Marvel Studios' Deadpool 3 Gets Historic Rating
Deadpool & Wolverine earned a historic, if not unexpected, rating within Japan's film rating system.
Legends of Tomorrow Season 8 Cliffhanger Explained by Showrunner
The fan-favorite time travel series was cancelled without a proper ending back in 2022.
Why Did Beyond the Spider-Verse's Release Date Get Removed from Sony’s Slate?
Spider-Verse 3 famously went from a Spring 2024 release to a status of 'delayed indefinitely.'
Drake & Josh's Helen Recast Explained: Why Yvette Nicole Brown Got Replaced
The Nickelodeon sitcom went off the air nearly 20 years ago, but this hasn't stopped fans from wondering about Helen.
Marvel Studios Makes Rotten Tomatoes History With New X-Men Show
The brand-new X-Men ‘97 series now boasts a major victory on the review aggregator site.
Godzilla Minus One Streaming Release Update Points to When It'll Debut Online
Godzilla fans might be looking at a long wait to stream the most recent movie.
Queen of Tears Release Date Schedule of Episodes Revealed by Netflix
Netflix's latest imported K-Drama still has most of its season left to air.
Mean Girls: Why It Got Remade Into a Musical, Explained
Why did Paramount choose to remake the modern classic Mean Girls? The answer lies on Broadway.
The CW's Final Arrowverse Show Gets Release Announcement (Official)
Superman & Lois is preparing to soar up, up, and away for the final time.
Dune 2: Tim Blake Nelson Reveals Why He Got Removed from Sequel
Tim Blake Nelson was set to appear in the Dune: Part Two, but his scenes didn't make the final cut.
Avatar: Why Aang Can Now Fly In Live-Action Last Airbender Show, Explained
Many longtime fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender were confused by a new ability that Aang seems to possess.
Avatar: Suki & Sokka's Relationship Explained: Differences Between Live-Action & Animation
The romance between Sokka and Suki is one of The Last Airbender's best.
Who Is Nell Verlaque? 4 Things to Know About Thanksgiving Movie Actress
Eli Roth's 2023 horror film starred the up-and-coming talent Nell Verlaque.
Dune Part 2 Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions
Early critic reactions from Denis Villeneuve's hotly-anticipated Dune follow-up arrived, and here's what they had to say!