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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.
Who Is Cameron Fath from 'Toughest Forces on Earth'? 4 Things to Know About Army Ranger
Audiences were introduced to Fath on the new Netflix series, but what else is there to know about the Army Ranger?
Is Ben Leaving The Conners? Exit Scare Explained
Has Jay R. Ferguson's Ben Olinsky put Lanford, Illinois in the rearview mirror?
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.
Who Is Nava Mau? 5 Things to Know About Baby Reindeer Actress
Mau plays Teri in the popular new Netflix series about a man and his stalker.
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.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
The fifth and final season of the popular Star Trek series has officially left spacedock.
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.
Ghostbusters 2024 Movie Cast, Characters & Actors (Photos)
Who ya gonna call? The cast of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is here to answer that question.
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.
Who Is Justin Harvey from Physical: 100? 4 Things to Know About the Actor
Harvey was recently seen as a contestant on the second season of the popular Korean reality show.
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.