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When Disney acquired the film rights toL. Frank Baum’sOzbooks in 1954, it took the company 30 years to finally produce a follow-up to the 1939 MGM classic,The Wizard of Oz. While Disney’s sequelReturn to Ozexperienced a troubled production process, rife with harsh conditions and shifting expectations, most of the controversy surrounding the film upon release was centered around the markedly dark and nightmarish tone. However, the 80s sequel didn’t take this approach just for the sake of distinguishing itself from its predecessor – the people making it wanted it to be closer to Baum’s books....

Editor’s Note: The below contains spoilers for ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12, Episode 6. Curb Your Enthusiasmis all about making its viewers uncomfortable.Larry Davidhas made a career out of humor found in the awkward moments, from the failures of George Costanza (Jason Alexander),onSeinfeld,who is based on David,to the weekly mishaps of an exaggerated version of the real life Larry onCurb Your Enthusiasm. As the HBO series makes its way through its12th and final season,a guest star emerged who showed that they could be even more cringe than the show’s creator and star....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Invincible Season 2. InvincibleSeason 2 is finally here, and through only one episode, it is already handling a contentious plot device far better than Marvel or DC has. As fans of comic book media already know, the concept of the multiverse has become omnipresent in superhero shows and television. The main reason for this is that the idea of alternate dimensions leaves the door open for established interpretations of popular characters and the beloved actors who portrayed them....

It has been two years since the last season ofMythic Quest, but the return is early anticipated. Created byIt’s Always Sunny in PhiladelphiawritersMegan Ganz,Charlie Day, andRob McElhenney,Mythic Questwas an early Apple TV original thatbecame a fan favorite comedywiththe latest season premiering January 29th. Centered around the fraught partnership between creative director Ian Grimm (McElhenney) and head engineer Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao),Mythic Questexplores the behind the scenes world developing a massiveWorld of Warcraft-type MMORPG and all the ego it takes to subside along the way....

This article contains spoilers for the ending and post-credit scene and ‘Thunderbolts*’ The newest MCU movie is now playing in theaters everywhere, and after opening up the year with the divisiveCaptain America: Brave New World, Marvel seems to have returned to form with another hit.Thunderboltshit screens around the world this weekend, and after earning strong scores of 88% from critics and 94% from audiences onRotten Tomatoes, it also collected$162 million globally in its first few days....

WhenJared Padaleckiwas cast as Camden inFire Country, the role came with some good news for fans of the actor and the franchise. He would play a SoCal firefighter who notices the raw talent in Bode and seeks to nurture it. The character’s arc concludes inFire CountrySeason 3, Episode 8, as Camden returns to SoCal to deal with some personal issues after Bode’s graduation. Camden was initially set to appear in three episodes, with the potential for a spinoff based on the character....

Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers minor for Bodkin. Podcasts and amateur sleuth podcasters are the order of the day. So, as is usually the case,television is beginning to reflect this newer phenomenonwith stories that revolve around an eccentric group of funny and engaging entertainers. Hulu struck gold with theSteve Martin,Martin Short, andSelena Gomezgrouping for Hulu’sOnly Murders in the Building. The show has had three successful seasons,and fans await a fourth....

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for the Season 10 finale of Chicago MedSeason 10 ofChicago Medwrapped upwith a season finalethat saw dramatic conflicts, healing, and bombshells that certainly have us on the edge of our seats for Season 11. Amidst the chaos, one story almost gets overlooked, as Dr. Lenox (Sarah Ramos) tells her brother that he’s free of the markers of Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker that took the life of their mother....

The Deadites are coming home tomorrow. Following a gore-soaked run through the box office thatscared up over $100 million,Bloody Disgustingrevealed today thatLee Cronin’s ultra-goryEvil Dead Risewill be available for early Premium Digital Ownership and 48-hour rental on select digital platforms tomorrow, May 9. Next month, fans will also be able to bring the horror home with a 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, or DVD all releasing on June 27....

While at SXSW for the premiere of his latest film,Tetris, starTaron Egertonspoke with Collider’sSteve Weintraubabout the fascinating and unbelievable origins of one of the world’s most popular video games. Egerton is best known for his breakout role as Eggsy in theKingsmanfranchise and his performance as Grammy and Academy Award-winnerElton JohninRocketman, which earned the actor a Golden Globe. According to Egerton, these previous roles actually played a part in his decision to star in directorJon S....

In the 80s, Disney CEOMichael Eisnerwas convinced to focus on developing animated television shows. This resulted in the creation of Disney Television Animations, and the Disney Channel to host their new cartoons. Their first program,The Wuzzles, aired in 1985. Today, the Disney Channel is still going strong and has aired dozens of cartoons across all genres, including action, adventure, slice of life, and comedy. Many of them were praised at the time for their writing, voice acting, and animation....

Plenty of horror movies tend to be hit-or-miss for many viewers. Many rely on jump scares, which were popular in some films such asThe Blair Witch Project(1999) and theParanormal Activityfranchise. However, many classic films had to rely on a good, old-fashioned atmosphere via costumes, lighting, coloring, and plain suspense. Many old franchises were popular using these techniques, including (but not limited to)Halloween,Friday the 13th, andThe Conjuring. However, thanks to the technological advancements of the 21st century, many horror films that were icons of their time are now ten times more horrifying than they once were....

Horror television has become even more popular in the age of streaming services, with the modern age seeing an explosion of horror TV shows, both good and bad. Most of these are created in countries like the US, the UK, and Canada, and catered primarily to English-speaking audiences (though thanks to dubs, can be safely enjoyed by anyone). Though, if there’s one thing that’s universal, it’s quality entertainment. Good TV is good TV, no matter where in the world you are....