“So many crappy movies get higher than this”: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Dismal CinemaScore Puts the Blame on Audience for the Death of Cinema

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Despite early reviews and reactions labelingKingdom of the Planet of the Apesas one of the franchise’s finest, the reception among general audiences seems lackluster. Recent CinemaScores revealed significantly lower ratings than expected, prompting questions about what went wrong. Many argue the film’s pacing is sluggish and dull, while others attribute it to the dwindling attention spans of modern audiences, unable to fully appreciate the masterpiece that this Wes Ball movie truly is....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 908 words · Benjamin Lewis

“That is just poor cyclical writing”: Naruto’s Dream Comes Back to Haunt Masashi Kishimoto as Boruto Reveals He Never Fulfilled the Goal That He Promised to Pain

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The tale of Naruto Uzumaki that has inspired many fans and other creators started with his dream of becoming a Hokage. The child who bears the hatred of his entire village is determined to earn their respect, and although it took him a lot of time, he ultimately managed to accomplish his dream. While he managed to keep the promise he made to himself, he broke the one that he made to Nagato....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Cindy Adams

“That was a cool rumor while it lasted”: James Gunn Drops the Debunk Hammer on The Batman 2 Casting Fan-Favorite Marvel Star as a Villain

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed While James Gunn has begun filming for his first chapter of the new DCU,Superman, he has also been working extra hard as the DC Studios chief to dispel rumors about his films or any other upcoming films in the franchise. The filmmaker is known to be active on Threads and frequently provides answers to fans about a rumor in case it is fake....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Christine Smith

“There was concern”: James Cameron Reveals Disney Had Little Faith in Him While Filming ‘Avatar 2’

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed So far, director James Cameron has released two out of fiveAvatarfilms. There is no doubt that both have proved to be huge successes for 20th Century Studios, which is owned by The Walt Disney Studios. Cameron once revealed that Disney had some concerns regarding the massive budget of the second film. However, being a seasoned director who knew exactly what he was doing, he managed to qualm the fears....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · Dawn Harmon

“There were unprecedented difficulties”: Solo Leveling Producer Went Above and Beyond for the Anime’s Global Audience

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Of all the manga and manhwa in the past few years, very few titles have managed to leave a lasting impression on their viewers, likeSolo Leveling.The story features the perfect underdog story of Sung Jinwoo, who happens to be the weakest hunter in humanity’s history but aspires to be the strongest. Sadly, the title has been a topic of criticism, where fans found the show to be nothing like the source material....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Rachel Carter

“We had more of a harsh character idea for him”: Avatar: The Last Airbender Almost Butchered Uncle Iroh in Original Plan

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Avatar: The Last Airbenderhas a slew of likable characters, of which General Iroh of the Fire Nation remains one of the most beloved characters among the fans of the show. Working as a foil for Prince Zuko in the narrative, Iroh is one of the most powerful characters in the show and was a former general of the Fire Nation....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 672 words · Michael Sanchez

“We saw that film and went ‘Oh my god’”: Robert Downey Jr. Can Blame Hugh Jackman for His Iron Man Death in Endgame After Kevin Feige Made an Inspired Decision

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Robert Downey Jr.’s death scene inAvengers: Endgamewill perhaps be the most poignant moment in all of the MCU movies. While fans did not see it coming in theInfinity Sagafinale, Downey Jr. knew about Iron Man’s fate from around the time of filmingCaptain America: Civil War. Marvel boss Kevin Feige pitched the idea to theOppenheimeractor after getting inspired by another Marvel film....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 981 words · Ann Martin

“What the f**k did Bloodborne do to Sony?”: Nobody Is Surprised At Which Former PS5 Exclusive Is Being Ported To PC Next

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed Bloodborneis still nowhere to be seen as leakers announce the next PlayStation exclusive that will be released on desktop devices. The answer isn’t a surprise to anyone, and it’s a happy occasion for many. However, it’s just made people wonder more and more—what does PlayStation’s parent company have against the PS4-exclusive FromSoftware title? It’s Not Bloodborne, but the New God of War Being Ported Next Reputed leaker billbil-kun has confirmed whatmost of the community had already predicted;God of War Ragnarokwill be the next PlayStation exclusive to make it to desktop devices....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Michael Murphy

“Where’s my big black twelve-pack?”: 1 Criminal Minds Character Got Away With Horrible Male Objectification for Derek Morgan Before Shemar Moore’s Exit

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed The world ofCriminal Mindshas brought forth several storylines and relationships. While some have been well received by fans, others have sometimes managed to raise a few eyebrows. One such dynamic was between Kristen Vangsness’s Penelope Garcia and Shemar Moore’s Derek Morgan. The duo had a platonic relationship on the show. However, this was filled with playful flirtations and humorous banters....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Samuel Smith

“You’re so afraid of p*ssing people off”: Kate Winslet Admits Lack of an Intimacy Coordinator Became a Major Problem in Her Early Years as an Actress

Follow us on Google News Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed It would seem that nudity in film is something that has existed from the very start of Hollywood. Although considered taboo to this date by a big chunk of its audience, there has always been a form of poetic expression to it. Most female celebrities are pressured into it and a majority of them have some or the other negative experience with it....

June 26, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Amy English

'Scale Is Not Everything,' Says Battlefield 6 Design Director

Early access for theBattlefield 6beta has begun, and, as expected for a game with this level of hype, players already have some thoughts on DICE’s latest offering. It already hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for the beta. There weremassive queues from server congestionbefore it even began, andplayers have already been running into cheatersdespite its kernel-level anti-cheat. There have also been questions aboutthe presence of bots in matchesto fill space....

June 25, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Crystal Navarro

10 Best Anime ONA Series

Anime Original Net Animation (ONA) series have gained popularity due to their innovative storytelling methods, pushing the boundaries of traditional TV and anime. They are released online, often episode-by-episode, and can easily reach a global audience. This format has led to creative content, from emotional dramas toaction-packed thrillers, dark fantasies, and comedic tales. RELATED:Best Anime Trios, Ranked Each ONA series provides a distinct viewing experience, offering something to suit every taste....

June 25, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · Ashley Dawson

10 Best Death Tournaments in Anime, Ranked

What raises the stakes more than risking lives? Death tournaments are a niche area of the anime world in which the protagonist is generally thrown into a world where they must kill or be killed to survive. The challenge of creating a great death tournament anime is the ability to keep each “round” interesting enough for the audience to follow. 10 Saddest Deaths In Anime, Ranked We’ve seen several characters' dark demise in anime history, but these are some of the saddest deaths that are hard to forget....

June 25, 2025 · 7 min · 1349 words · Justin Smith