‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ May Be Returning to Our TVs With New Sequel Series

Buffy the Vampire Slayeris set to rise from the grave.Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred in all seven seasons of the TV series, is in final talks to reprise her role.Variety reportsthatChloé Zhao(Nomadland) is attached to direct the series' pilot for Hulu. Gellar is set to executive produce the series as well as reprise the role of no-longer-teenage vampire hunter Buffy Summers. She would not be the star of the series, however; she is said to have a recurring role on the reboot as the mentor to a new slayer, much as Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) was to her in the original series....

August 20, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Tracy Simon

‘IF’ Global Box Office Brings Good News With a Steady Haul

While the box office performance of several recent releases — most notablyThe Fall GuyandFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga— hasset alarm bells ringing, a couple of movies are providing some much-needed respite to the marketplace. Alongside 20th Century Studios’Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Paramount’sPG-rated family filmIFis continuing to deliver strong holdovers at the box office, even after several weeks of release. This weekend — its third —IFactually overtookFuriosaat the domestic box office, while continuing to attract family audiences in overseas markets....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · David Moon

‘NCIS’ Season 22 Ending Explained: Was McGee Right About LaRoche Being the Mole?

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the NCIS Season 22 finale.Despite the case-of-the-week structure, each season ofNCIShas had an overarching story, andSeason 22 set up the tantalizing potential for anNCISmole alongside a formidable season villain. From the very first episode, the MCRT were acutely aware of the possibility of a mole having infiltrated the bureau after one of their very own, Agent Torres (Wilmer Valderrama), had his cover blown while scoping out the Nexus cartel....

August 20, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · Kevin Castro

“A Simple Man in Complicated Times”: James Gunn Reveals Why David Corenswet Is the Perfect Superman

James Gunnhas weighed on what he thinks makesDavid Corenswetthe perfect choice to play Superman. We’re now officially less than 100 days away from the release ofSuperman, which will introduce the world to theTwistersandPearlstar as the new Man of Steel. All signs point to Corenswet being the perfect choice to bring Clark Kent to life, but he will certainly have his work cut out for him taking over the role fromHenry Cavill....

August 20, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Lauren Powell

“Drama Always Follows Them”: ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Creators Recall Wild ‘Vanderpump Villa’ Crossover Chaos

WithThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' highly anticipated reunion upon us, the hit Hulu show has no signs of slowing down, continuing to be one of the biggest docu-follow reality series to hit streamers in years. With 5 million views in the first five days, the docu-reality sensation has proven thatlife after the “soft-swinging scandal"is just as explosive. There are still more stories to tell. Executive ProducersDanielle PistonikandGeorgia BergerofSelect Management Groupopened up about the show’s breakout success, the shock that the drama kept rolling even in Italy atVanderpump Villa, andhow their stars have embraced fame, fan theories, and full-on internet chaos....

August 20, 2025 · 12 min · 2514 words · Thomas Crawford

"He Was Feeling Good and on This Power Trip": Storm Discusses His Shocking Blindside on 'Deal or No Deal Island'

When it comes toDeal or No Deal Island, once you step foot on the Banker’s Private Island, the name of the game is to win. But sometimes,love may be brewing, and the objective may change.Having laid pretty low during the season,Storm Wilsonwas sitting pretty. He was in with a group majority. He was coasting without a target on his back. That is until a certain someone caught his eye:Maria-Grace Cook. The showmance between Storm and MG caused an immediate target, stifling his game suddenly....

August 19, 2025 · 13 min · 2589 words · Ashley Sullivan MD

"It Was a Huge Decision": John Lithgow Reveals Why He Joined HBO's 'Harry Potter' Series

John Lithgowwill soon be saying “Sherbert Lemon,” as the acclaimed actorwill be starringin Max’s upcomingHarry Potterseries as Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. While not much is known about Lithgow’s portrayal of the iconic wizard, the actor recently provided some new tidbits about preparing for the role — and also gave some insight into something unique he shares with the prior Dumbledore,Michael Gambon. Lithgow spoke about the role during an interview with Variety, admitting that heisn’t as knowledgeable aboutHarry Potteras some of the superfans....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Andrew Gilbert

"It’s a Fun One”: 'House of the Dragon's Ryan Condal Teases a Season 3 Detail "From the Text of the Books"

The third season of HBO’s explosive series,House of the Dragon, is billed as its penultimate season. A prequel to the beloved series,Game of Thrones,House of the Dragonsees audiences return to a time period wherein what governed Westeros was not gold and large armies, but the fear of the dragons of House Targaryen. The most powerful house in the Seven Kingdoms is torn into two, and by the time Season 2 had ended its coverage,the Battle of the Gullet was about to be fought....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Christina Goodwin

'Frybread Face and Me' Review — A Sweet Coming-of-Age Story

Childhood is a weird time. Hormones are kicking in, rebellious natures are developing, and you are figuring out who you are as a person with every new experience.Billy Luther’sFrybread Face and Meimmerses us in this time as it follows the young Benny (Keir Tallman) who is sent to his Grandma Lorraine’s (Sarah H. Natani) house for the summer in 1990. Living on a sheep ranch, Benny gets in touch with his Native American heritage....

August 19, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Wesley Rosario

'Godzilla x Kong' Step Into the Daylight in 'The New Empire' Image

The MonsterVerse is returning with a roar as the release ofGodzilla x Kong: The New Empireis just around the corner. As kaiju fans eagerly await the triumphant return of their favorite on-screen Titans,Empire Magazinehas revealed a brand-new image from the upcoming film, showcasing the reunion of the titular characters in all their glory. The image showcases Godzilla and Kong standing side-by-side with each other in a desert, showcasing their dominance by roaring into the sky....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Brian Wagner

'Riverdale' Season 7 Poster Pays Homage to Archie Comics

The CW’sRiverdalereturns in two weeks with its seventh and final season. After a whirlwind ofwild storylinesthrough the years, the series will come to a close as it takes the crew back in time. In the months leading up to the new season, viewers have gotten a taste of what’s to come through afirst-look videoandtrailer. As the wait begins to wind down, The CW shared the official Season 7 poster. The poster draws inspiration from the classicArchie comics, designed to appear like its own issue of the long-running print series....

August 19, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Jacob Martinez

'Star Wars' Funko Pops Take Flight With These Iconic Ships

Now this is podracing!Star Warsfans, it’s time to clear off some room on the shelf. Funko has revealed two new Pop! figures exclusive to Amazon. Collectors will not only get to display two iconic characters from the franchise, Luke and Anakin Skywalker, but also two of their iconic vehicles! The first figure is Luke Skywalker straight out ofEmpire Strikes Back. Decked out in his classic orange flight suit, he’s instantly recognizable to any fan....

August 19, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Rodney Wiggins

'Survivor 48' Has Seen a Rise in Cast Member Update Accounts on X

While every bigreality serieshas hundreds of avid fans, few fandoms are as passionate asSurvivor’s. And it’s easy to see why; created byCharlie ParsonsforCBS, this intense game of social strategy and harsh survival is engineeredto make audiences get invested in the wild stories being told onscreen.Airing for more than two decades, the series' fans have grown with modern technology, with message boards evolving into whole online communities on social media platforms like X....

August 19, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Marissa Gibson