Jennifer McDonough is a writer at The Direct. She is responsible for the creation of news articles and features. She also has a particular affinity for action figures and merchandise, which she revels in discussing in the articles she writes, when the situation calls for it.
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He-Man Movie: All Confirmed Details In 2025 - Chris Hemsworth Speculation, Release Date, Cast & More
By the power of Grayskull, Amazon's upcoming Masters of the Universe film might just have the power!
Here's When Mufasa's Disney+ Streaming Debut Is Now Expected
Mufasa may preside over Pride Rock, but soon he will rule Disney+ as well.
Why The Jerry Springer Show Ended So Abruptly
“Jerry! Jerry! Jerry?” The infamous daytime television fixture notably left the airwaves in 2018.
Marvel Studios Confirms Sam Wilson's Secret Power In Captain America 4
The MCU’s Captain America will need to put that big brain of his to work in the 2025 film.
Meet Abi from Selling the City: 5 Things to Know About Abigail Godfrey
Get the scoop on Abi Godfrey, one of the main cast members of the popular Netflix real estate reality series.
Here's When Dragon Ball Daima Episode 13 Will Release (Confirmed Date & Time)
The latest iteration of the venerable Dragon Ball franchise will return with a new episode soon.
LEGO Releases First-Ever Spider-Verse Movie Set
With the power of LEGO, Spider-Verse fans can either build this set or ‘do their own thing.’
Latest Marvel Rivals Character Leak Is An Evil Sorcerer With Guns
The hit shooter is reportedly adding one of Marvel's most dangerous criminals.
Happy Gilmore 2 Release Window Gets Confirmed by Star
Star Nick Swarsdon indicated when the anticipated sequel will put the ball in the hole.
Marvel Actor Was ‘Really Excited’ To Return To MCU Before Passing: Captain America 4 Producer Reflects On William Hurt's Surprise Passing Before Playing Red Hulk
The MCU’s first actor behind the Hulk’s most relentless villain was eager to reprise his role.
Is Amber Alert 2024 Movie a True Story? Here's the Real-Life Event That Inspired the Film
Kerry Bellessa, the filmmaker behind Lionsgate's new kidnapping thriller, shed some light on his inspirations.
J.J. Abrams’ Black Superman Movie Receives First Update In Years
Be it with Val-Zod, Calvin Ellis, or simply a Black Clark Kent, Abrams' Superman picture ain't dead yet!
DC Studios Reveals Unusual First Look at the New Supergirl
Circe’s startling glimpse into the future revealed a macabre look at Milly Alcock’s Kara.
Disney+ Starts Streaming Mufasa Special Ahead of Full Movie Release
Lion King fans who can’t make it to Mufasa yet can still say ‘Hakuna Matata' and watch a special preview.
Tulsa King Season 3 Gets Exciting Update from Sylvester Stallone
The hit Paramount+ crime drama star may have spilled the beans on the show's future.
The Equalizer Season 4 Netflix: When Will It Start Streaming?
Queen Latifah’s popular action series, now in its fifth season, has multiple streaming homes, but only for certain episodes.
Does Shadow Die In Sonic 3 Movie? His Fate Revealed
Will Sonic’s tortured counterpart go on to live and learn in future installments of the franchise?
MCU: How Darcy Lewis & Howard the Duck Had a Baby In 'What If' Season 3
Clearly, something a bit… fowl has occurred in Christmas Day’s new What If episode.
Toy Story 5's First Photo Has Me Concerned About the Fate of These 2 Main Characters
Two franchise mainstays were glaringly absent from the first look at the Pixar sequel.
Spider-Man 4 Producer Responds To Anya Taylor-Joy Casting Rumors: "She's Amazing"
Sony exec Amy Pascal weighed in as the rumor mill locked onto Anya Taylor-Joy for a role in Spider-Man 4.
Where to Watch Festivus Seinfeld Episode In 2024
It has been 27 years since the Seinfeld episode that introduced it, yet Festivus is still all too real.
Spider-Man 4 Needs To Avoid The MCU Multiverse Saga’s Biggest Problem
Many fans would prefer that the fourth MCU Spider-Man film spin a more grounded web.
This Key Marvel Studios Character Is Now Battling Cancer In the MCU
A key supporting player from Ant-Man and the Wasp is rumored to not be at their best.
Wendy Williams Now In 2024: What Happened to the Celebrity
The iconic television personality has largely retreated from public life in recent years.
Sonic 3 Popcorn Bucket Buyers Guide (AMC, Regal & Cinemark)
As the Sonic threequel zips into cinemas, fans may want something to keep their snacks in when they go to see it.
2025 Superman Movie's Ultraman Villain Explained: DC Comics Vs. DCU
The new Superman trailer showed Clark battling it out with a black-clad bad guy who many believe to be Ultraman.
Superman Movie: Who Is Metamorpho? DC Origins & Powers Explained
With just a peek at Antony Carrigan’s Metamorpho in the Superman trailer, many are very curious about the shape-changing hero.
Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Finally Gets Some Exciting News
That shocking body-in-the-trunk cliffhanger from the end of the legal drama's latest episode will seemingly be resolved.
2025 Fantastic Four Movie: New Photo Shows The Thing Looking Angry
It’s looking like it just might be clobberin’ time with this new Fantastic Four artwork.
Superman Trailer: Daily Planet’s Cat Grant Explained
Wondering about Cat Grant’s appearance in the new Superman movie? Well, no need to ‘look up’ for more info!
ER: Here's Why Pratt Had to Leave the Show
Mekhi Phifer was a longtime series regular on the iconic medical drama, portraying Dr. Greg Pratt.
Sonic 3 Receives 2 More AMC Popcorn Buckets Featuring Shadow & Sonic
The likeness of the Blue Blur and his shadowy counterpart grace the latest AMC popcorn containers.
Sonic 3 Movie Post-Credit Scene Plans Confirmed By Paramount
Audiences don’t need to go fast after Sonic 3 ends; they should stick around for a bit.
'The Mask 3: Return of Loki' Jim Carrey Sequel Movie Demand Rises After Fan Poster Goes Viral
A new poster for a supposed The Mask sequel is definitely not ssssssssmokin’.
New Peacemaker Season 2 Set Photo Reveals 2025 Superman Movie Connection
A certain DC Universe restaurant will carry over from one project to the next.
Marvel's Next Movie Projected to Flop Hard (Report)
Audiences may not be craving any Kraven the Hunter this holiday season.
Meet Sandy from The Ultimatum: 4 Things to Know About the Season 3 Star
Get the lowdown on Sandy Gallagher on Netflix's dating reality series.
Disney+ Confirms 3 Marvel & Star Wars Releases for December 2024
There will be much more Star Wars and Marvel content under the tree this year.
Supergirl Actor Shares Biggest Arrowverse Regret As DC Franchise Ends
Jon Cryer, who played Superman’s archnemesis Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse, wishes he got another crack at the character.
Original Hulk Actor Wants MCU Hulk To Be Mean Again
'70s television’s Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, chimed in with some suggestions for his MCU counterpart Mark Ruffalo.