The Rock's WWE Star Cousin Addresses The Possibility Of Copying Dwayne Johnson's DC Movie Casting & Reveals Her Dream Superhero Role

Dwayne Johnson changed the hierarchy of power in theDC Universewhen he starred in the 2022 filmBlack Adam,and his second cousin once removed,WWEstar Nia Jax, recently spoke about following in his footsteps.Born Savelina Fanene, the performer has been with WWE since 2014, although she has not yet acted in any major productions. Still, performers like John Cena and Dave Bautista, in addition to Johnson himself, have shown there is a clear path from WWE to starring in superhero blockbusters....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Brooke Smith

The Rookie Season 7, Episode 1 Review: I'm Disappointed By How The ABC Series Handled Aaron's Underwhelming Exit

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from The Rookie season 7, episode 1, “The Shot.” Expectations are rather low heading intoThe Rookieseason 7 following a disappointing sixth season, butthe premiere does an okay job of improving upon the previous finale (while still making a handful of mistakes).ABC’s police procedural, created by Alexi Hawley, picks up a few weeks after the events of the convoluted andlackingTheRookieseason 6 finale. As some might recall, the episode ended with Oscar Hutchinson and Jason Wyler escaping prison, assumingly wanting to seek vengeance on those who wronged them, like John Nolan and Bailey Nune....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Mrs. Becky Vaughn

The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 3 Is Secretly A Remake Of Martin Scorsese's Weirdest Movie

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Simpsons season 36, episode 3, “Desperately Seeking Lisa” WhileThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 1 isn’t the show’s weirdest episode ever, “Desperately Seeking Lisa” does take significant inspiration from director Martin Scorsese’s oddest outing. WhetherThe Simpsons’ season 37 renewalhappens or not, no one can accuse the long-running series of resting on its laurels. After seasons 30-33 earned some of the show’s worst reviews ever, seasons 34 and 35 sawThe Simpsonsradically revise its approach to writing....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Gabrielle Campbell

This 25-Year-Old Comedy Film With 92% On Rotten Tomatoes Almost Kept Reese Witherspoon From Starring In Legally Blonde

It’s hard to imagineLegally Blondewithout Reese Witherspoon’s iconic performance as Elle Woods, but at first the studio did not want to cast her. Two years beforeLegally Blonde, Witherspoon starred in a black comedy,Election. Witherspoon’s character, Tracy Flick, runs for Student Body President of her high school. The movie portrays Tracy as overachieving and grating, althoughElection’s surprising endingchallenges the audience to see beyond the surface. Witherspoon was nominated for a Golden Globe for her indelible portrayal of Tracy Flick inElection, yet her involvement almost compromised her even more iconic role....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Victoria Bass

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For July 21, 2025 (Puzzle #462)

Quick Links If you’re having trouble with the newestConnections' puzzle, we have all the clues and tips you need to get the win. There are some interesting words in today’s puzzle, some of which are hard to put in their proper places which is what we are here to help you with. If you want to do a different type of matching, you should play theNYTTilesgame. Your matching skills are sure to be put to the ultimate test, as youhave to match each layer of the tiles separatelyin the game....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 644 words · Kimberly Pace

Today's New Star Wars TV Show Was Originally A Movie, But Why Did The Plans Change?

The creators ofStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhave revealed that today’s newStar WarsTV show was originally a movie pitch. 2024 has been a pretty rough year for Lucasfilm, withThe Acolyteproving particularly controversial and becoming thefirst everStar WarsDisney+ TV show to be canceled.Skeleton Crewlooks very different; created by Jon Watts and Chris Ford, it promises to be a unique adventure starring a group of children from an Earth-like planet stranded in theStar Warsgalaxy. Thetrailers forSkeleton Crewhave been stunning, and excitement levels are high for tonight’s release....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Christopher Perry

Trigun's Vash Gets A Metal All-Black Redesign With Incredible New Figure

Trigunhas been a fan favorite in both anime and manga since its debut in 1995. Created by Yasuhiro Nightow, the series introduced the world toVash the Stampede—an unforgettable character who has endured as one of anime’s most iconic protagonists. Now, with the highly anticipated new seriesTrigun Stargazeset to premiere in 2026, excitement is building once again. To keep the momentum going, new merchandise is already hitting the market, giving fans something to enjoy while they await the next chapter in the saga....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 556 words · Peter Baldwin

What Happened To Darcey Silva After 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 2?

90 Day: The Last Resortstar Darcey Silva’s surprise appearance on season 2led to a lot of speculation about herrelationship with her twin Stacey Silvaand her husband Georgi Rusev, and here’s everything that has happened in her life since filming the spin-off. Darcey from Connecticut was first seen inBefore the 90 Daysseason 2. Darcey was dating the much younger Jesse Meester from Amsterdam. Darcey and Jesse’s 18-year age gap was apparent as they argued and disagreed over everything until things got out of control....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 634 words · Brian Dodson

Whimsical 2023 Movie With 82% On RT Confirms The Perfect Mr. Tumnus For Greta Gerwig's Narnia Remake

Greta Gerwig thrilled C.S. Lewis fans after promising to helm Netflix’s upcomingThe Chronicles of Narniaremake, and one actor could make the movies even more exciting. DirectingBarbiein 2023, Gerwig brought her name to a global audience and proved her ability to lead a high-budget production. Gerwig’s directorial debut was in 2017’s comedy-dramaLady Bird. Humor, drama, satire, and a contemporary, feminist brand of romance are Gerwig’s specialties, promising a novel approach to the world of Narnia....

August 12, 2025 · 5 min · 1048 words · Timothy Haynes IV

Why Elphaba's Skin Is Green In Wicked

This article contains spoilers from Wicked. This article contains mention of sexual assault. Wicked’s Elphaba Thropp is a distinct character, with one of her defining physical features being her green skin. Since the Wicked Witch of the West’s onscreendebut inThe Wizard of Oz, thegreen skin has been deeply intertwined with the character’s legacy. She did not have green skin in the originalThe Wonderful Wizard of Oznovel written by Frank L. Baum, but since the film’s 1939 release, it has been an integral element of the character....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Kenneth Jones

Why One Ted Lasso Star Doesn't Want To Lead A Spinoff, Despite Liking A Potential Storyline

ATed Lassostar reveals they are not interested in a spinoff series focused on their character, despite enjoying a potential storyline. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, and Jason Sudeikis (who plays the lead role),Ted Lassofollows a college football coach who is hired by an English Premier League soccer team. Though the show has been a massive success, its fate following season 3 in 2023 has been a mystery. As reports about a potentialTed Lassoseason 4have gained traction, it also seems there are several avenues for spinoffs as well....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Brianna Watkins

Wicked's Subtle Character Detail Hints At Who Really Brought Dorothy To Oz

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Wicked, the movie and the Broadway musical.Wicked, in many ways, connects back to the originalTheWizard of Ozfilm, as well as the books that inspired it. From the Wicked Witch of the East’s slippers to the flying monkeys, many pieces come into play for Dorothy’s journey when she eventually enters Oz. The start of the firstWickedfilm even shows a brief clip of Dorothy walking down the Yellow Brick Road, as well as Glinda (Ariana Grande-Butera) confirming the Wicked Witch has been melted by the little girl from Kansas....

August 12, 2025 · 4 min · 739 words · Colleen Diaz

Will Trent Season 3 Breaks The Fourth Wall By Casting Popular Star As Herself

Will Trentseason 3 is going to break the fourth wall by casting a popular reality star as herself in a guest role, signifying what’s next for the crime TV show.Will Trentseason 2 endedon a major cliffhanger, with Will (Ramón Rodríguez) arresting Angie (Erika Christensen) after learning she covered up that Crystal (Chapel Oaks) had killed Lenny (French Stewart) back in season 1. He later left Atlanta to clear his head, signaling a major shift in dynamics for season 3 now that he’s stuck to his morals at the cost of someone he cared about....

August 12, 2025 · 3 min · 542 words · Patricia Anderson