No one could have predicted that Hugh Jackman would still be playing Wolverine 26 years after the original X-Men movie. It never occurred to me as a kid that I’d still be seeing the same actors as my favorite characters when I became an adult. But spotting Jackman in different Marvel projects always makes my younger self so happy. Who else remembers him showing up in First Class with an epic one-liner? He instantly steals the scene every time.

So it’s not surprising that the actor would be reluctant to see anyone else take up the claws. With the multiverse, there is a real probability of seeing another actor playing Wolverine. We did see Henry Cavill's cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine as a variant of the character. And if we can see Superman do it, anything is possible. But I love that when Jackman was asked about that very topic by ProjectBigScreen, he responded with an A+ Deadpool joke while he weighed in on the possibility of being replaced:

I expected nothing less from Jackman. The actor making the role his own is why fans haven’t stopped piling on the Wolverine hype. I wouldn’t be shocked if we see him show up, even in a cameo, in Doomsday. But I would be excited regardless, especially if it was a reunion with James Marsden. Scott and Logan notoriously butted heads over Jean in the early 2000s films, and a little wink to that would make my X-Men loving heart so happy.

I already felt like I had won when Aaron Stanford briefly returned as Pyro in Deadpool and Wolverine, but to learn that other X-Men 2 actors would be coming back for the next Avengers? It’s almost too good to be true. The second X-Men was one of my favorite movies growing up, even if the set was rife with drama, so having Alan Cumming back as Nightcrawler feels like a gift. And I would love to see Jackman reunite with any of his former castmates. However, the actor has been hilariously dodging questions about returning as Wolverine in Doomsday. Though the actor doesn't seem ready to let the character go any time soon. He referenced a joke from his last movie when explaining:

I don't think anyone would mind if Jackman played the role until he's 90. Then maybe we'll be ready to see the character go to someone else. For now, I’m excited to see where the multiverse is going to take us. We have many confirmed returns, including the shocking Robert Downey Jr. come back as Doctor Doom. The character was previously played by Charmed’s Julian McMahon in the underrated Fantastic Four movies in the early 2000s.

While we patiently wait for Doomsday to hit theaters in December 2026, we can check Jackman out in The Sheep Detectives available to stream on Amazon and the polarizing Death of Robin Hood in theaters. But while we see the actor taking up different mantels, that doesn't mean we can't all hope to see him back with his Wolverine hair and claws.... and maybe wish for a reunion or two.

When it comes to Dancing with the Stars, it's hard to predict what the dynamics will be like between paired up competitors. On the one hand celebrities who compete on the show can have excellent rapport with the pros their matched up with but, unfortunately, some stars don't have the most positive experiences. For Jana Kramer, her stint on DWTS wasn't particularly great, as she recently recalled. Not only that, but she also attributed that less-than-positive time in her life to pro Gleb Savchenko.

The One Tree Hill alum competed on Season 23 of DWTS in 2013 and was partnered with Savchenko. For context, that was Savchenko’s first season as a regular pro since initially serving as a professional dancer in Season 16. Ultimately, the pair came in fourth place but, ahead of making the finals, Kramer apparently almost quit. While speaking on her Whine Down podcast with fellow DWTS vet and Mirrorball champion Hannah Brown, Kramer recalled a particular moment that nearly caused her to reach a breaking point:

In hindsight, it's very interesting to hear that Kramer nearly quit DWTS because Savchenko was being too hard on her. On screen, the two seemed to have a lot of chemistry, and their success in the competition spoke for itself.

However, it’s not so surprising that the work got really tough, because Dancing with the Stars is generally intense. Everyone is has to put in a lot of work and rehearse almost 24/7. In short, during a given day, competitors eat, sleep, dance and then repeat that process the next day. Even though Kramer wanted to be done with the show, she could also understand where her partner was coming from, as she explained:

Many DWTS alums have discussed just how challenging the show can be. Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel had the bruises to prove it when she competed last season. So Kramer's comments do track with what's been said about the experience. While her time on the long-running competition show may not have been all that fun, it sounds like she doesn't hold any true ill will towards Savchenko or the show as a whole. With that, I wonder if she'd ever consider competing again.

As for DWTS as a whole, the series is set to return to the 2026 TV schedule this fall, at which point it will notch its 35th season. So far, a few celebrity contestants have already been announced, and the latest celebrity roster even includes popular Jimmy Kimmel Live! star Guillermo. The pros have not been revealed, so right now, it’s unclear who will be bringing their all to the ballroom and possibly pushing a beloved celebrity to their breaking point. The full cast will likely be announced later this summer.

I definitely don't expect to see Jana Kramer on that roster, but I'd definitely love to see her back on the show at some point. I'd imagine she'd be even sharper this time around, given she'd know what to expect from the competition. For now, though, fans can wait for the next season of Dancing with the Stars to premiere and prepare themselves by streaming recent seasons with a Disney+ subscription.

Just when you think Toy Story is over, our favorite toys come back with emotional moments and at least one existential crisis. For example, I feel like basically everyone got teary-eyed when the toys were holding hands in the furnace during the third film. Now, with the fifth movie on the 2026 movie schedule, it’s made me want to dive down the rabbit hole of previous films. However, I wasn't expecting to find a story that involved a very dark car crash.

This trivia I learned is probably the most shocking BTS thing I’ve heard about this franchise. The Easter egg was discovered on the DVD bonus features for arguably the best Toy Story movie, Toy Story 2 (via Todd Spence on X). This is how I found out about Toy Story 2’s deep cut car crash scene, and I’m shocked by how dark it is. While it may not be Watership Down dark, for this toy-centered franchise, it’s pretty bleak.

The Jessie-centric car crash clip comes just in time for the arrival of the fifth film, which fans are saying is a story that every Jessie fan needs. But I don’t think anyone will expect to see a car attempting to fly over the hill, or the crash sounds that followed. ‘90s kids may want to cover their eyes.

I was relieved to see that I wasn’t the only one stunned by the “little something special” thrown in by animator Stephen Barnes. Todd Spence, who posted the clip, called the scene “National Lampoon’s Toy Story.” And I think he’s onto something. Maybe Jessie’s former kid was related to the Griswolds. Overall, many fans have responded with laughter at the dark humor, such as Abhinav, who wrote:

However, one fan points out that dark humor is a staple of Disney, which is notorious for killing off parents. I think we all remember how we felt during that moment in The Lion King or during the first few minutes of Finding Nemo.

Anyway, Toy Story never fails to strike an emotional chord, even with this dark BTS clip. Though it’ll always be the third movie that hits the hardest for me. When Andy gives the toys up to Bonnie, especially when he hands over Woody, and plays with them for the last time, there may have been a few tears. So it should come as no surprise that Toy Story 5 has some teary-eyed moments, too, particularly thanks to one last-minute addition to the film.

The franchise has a way of reminding us of childhood and growing up. Even if you’re an adult, these characters take you back. And now new generations are finding themselves in these characters. The newest movie even features technology, as Bonnie gets a tablet called Lilypad.

I’ll admit, I didn’t know what to think when another Toy Story was announced, especially learning that it almost didn’t include Woody, but the franchise never fails to bring me on board. There’s a reason that these movies keep smashing records at the box office.

Overall, my love and interest in these movies won't fade. However, I do have to admit, I was shocked to learn about this BTS moment from Toy Story 2 that's far darker than anything actually featured in these movies. However, it's always fun to discover new lore, and now I can't wait to rewatch the Toy Story sequel with a Disney+ subscription so I can be thankful that no car crash was involved.

We get to go back to school with Elle Woods when Elle premieres on the 2026 TV schedule. However, before that, we get to see the actress who plays her embracing Legally Blonde style on the Prime Video show’s press tour. That’s right, Lexi Minetree has gone full pink to promote Elle, and she even wore the same dress Reese Witherspoon wore to her movie’s premiere. That’s seriously iconic of her, so let’s get into the details about how this happened.

Elle’s Lexi Minetree Wore The Same Dress Reese Witherspoon Wore To Legally Blonde’s Premiere

So, as Witherspoon passed the pink torch to Minetree, she also gave her some clothes. Specifically, for the young star’s appearance on The Tonight Show, she wore the same pink dress the original Elle Woods wore in 2001 to the premiere of Legally Blonde. Take a look:

As you can see, Minetree rocked the 2001 Marc Jacobs dress perfectly, just like Witherspoon did 25 years ago. And it only further proves why she was so perfect to play Elle. However, the story behind how she got this dress makes the fashion moment even better.

How Lexi Minetree Ended Up Wearing The Same Dress As Reese Witherspoon

After Lexi Minetree went on The Tonight Show wearing Witherspoon’s dress, the Legally Blonde star also went to chat with Jimmy Fallon. During her appearance, she explained how her mini-me wound up with the extract dress she wore to the premiere of one of the best movies of the 2000s:

Minetree’s stylist, Molly Dickson, works with celebs like Sydney Sweeney, Camila Mendes, Keke Palmer, Ariana Greenblatt and more. She’s an expert at curating these young stars’ styles and helping them promote their projects perfectly. So, it makes perfect sense that she knew exactly how to style Minetree for Elle’s press tour.

I’m sure it also helps that she was already friends with Reese Witherspoon, too. While the actress worked on Elle as an executive producer and has been very supportive of Minetree’s casting – I mean, she literally told her she’d be playing Elle – her friendship with Dickson also made their connection even deeper. Due to all this, the young actress was able to literally wear The Morning Show star’s clothes for this press tour, and they fit perfectly:

Well, this certainly feels like a “What, like it’s hard?” moment, because it all seemingly happened so seamlessly. The dress fit her perfectly, and Minetree was able to channel the woman who came before her as Elle Woods during her own appearance on The Tonight Show. In Witherspoon's words, it also proved that:

It would seem she really was meant to be Elle Woods. Not only did she capture the Legally Blonde character’s energy perfectly in Elle’s trailer, but she also simply resembles Witherspoon and is able to rock the iconic pink outfits she wore decades ago.

Now, to see Lexi Minetree play the character made legendary by Reese Witherspoon, you can stream Elle with an Amazon Prime subscription on July 1.

Major spoilers below for the newest DCU movie Supergirl, so limit your super-senses if you haven’t yet watched.

Anyone who thought Supergirl would be one of those 2026 movie releases that sparks absolutely zero backlashes and gripe-filled tirades, the past week or two much have felt like pure hell. Reviews for the comic book adaptation have seemingly skewed far more negative than positive, with gobs of DCU skeptics quick to rain down the hate. I had a pretty good time overall, and enjoyed the characters more than the story, with my own biggest issues stemming from the myriad changes made in adapting Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s A+ comic miniseries.

Not all the alterations felt like kryptonite suns, to be sure, and I actually think the vastly different ending that caps the live-action version was the best move possible for Milly Alcock’s Supergirl future. But I’ll get to that after talking out some of the other changes.

I Was Surprised And Disappointed By Supergirl Skipping Over So Much Of Tom King's Storytelling

I'm a diehard fan of Tom King's writing most of the time, and while I understand that Supergirl's mass-market appeal meant we wouldn't get Ruthye's lofty and veering narration throughout the movie, I was gobsmacked by how many other elements from the source material were apparently absent from Ana Noguiera's screenplay. Though in retrospect, it's indubitably obvious why Woman of Tomorrow was removed as the film's subtitle.

To be sure, the basic idea of Ruthye's tagging along with Supergirl on a revenge mission to take down the murderous Krem is intact, as are some other elements like the green sun taking Supergirl out of commission during a pivotal time for Ruthye. But a lot of the poignant time-jaunts and side-stories that make King's narratives so rich on the page were replaced with more generic FX-driven battle sequences. Understandable, I guesssss. But not ideal.

Beyond the ending, the other obvious "change is good" exception is Jason Momoa's expertly visualized Lobo, who steals every scene he's in just by being a sneering mountain of enging-revving chaos. Ah, but this is still only a half-exception, since King's original idea for the comic's arc did include the immortal Czarnian. (I also really liked Matthias Schoenaerts' bonkers performance as Krem in a vacuum, but don't think it tops the comic's villain.)

I Think Changing Supergirl's Ending Was Absolutely Necessary For The Future Of The DCU

The final issue of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow starts of seemingly like it would be perfect fodder for live-action, then makes a leap that just doesn't happen in mainstream movies. (Spoilers for that ending for anyone who wants to avoid them.) Here's the heavily summarized version.

Ruthye has the smack-talking Krem captured as her hostage, and then lets him go for a one-on-one fight where she emerges victorious, but she's unable to bring herself to kill him. Supergirl then returns, and has a heartfelt talk with Ruthye that also quells her own urges to kill Krem. In a distant-future epilogue, Krem is released from the Phantom Zone as a repentant and haggard shadow of his former self, begging an elderly Ruthye for forgiveness. Her response is merely to thwack him with a cane and leave him to dwell in his shame and regrets.

A brilliant and meaningful coda that works without question in the comic book medium, but is so not Hollywood. Plus, that flash-forward was the perfect end for King and Evely's story, and without the impetus to set seeds for the future. Not the case for Supergirl, which needed to build up Alcock's return in Man of Tomorrow. So it was smart to change things for with an in-the-moment ending for the film.

More importantly, I love that Kara takes the moral high ground by stopping Ruthye from staining her conscience with Krem's murder, and then doesn't need to be pushed very hard into killing Krem herself. That cold-blooded act truly puts Supergirl into another category from her Kryptonian cousin (and presumably the DCU's eventual Batman), and justifies the "anti-hero" description that has been used by Gunn & Co. to describe her.

The fact that Lobo is so approving is a good sign that Kara's malicious actions would go over horribly with other protagonists. Which is a very smart building block (theoretically) to set up going into Man of Tomorrow, which will have Superman quasi-teaming up with Lex Luthor to stop Brainiac from destroying everything. Kara obviously leans closer to Clark than Lex on the moral scale, but the fact that she exists in the space between them will no doubt make them a joyful trifecta when the Gunn-directed film drops.

I already can't wait to watch Kara get sh-tfaced with Jason Todd and talk crap about their respective hero mates while sharing war stories. Even if that only ends up happening in my anonymous fan-fic. I mean, in someone's anonymous fan-fic.

Supergirl is currently in theaters, and all kinds of comic books written by Tom King are currently in stores and libraries and on your smart friends' shelves. Read 'em.

Hollywood has seen some truly iconic comedy-based partnerships over the years, and Will Ferrell & Adam McKay certainly fit the bill. Together, they produced some of the most beloved comedies of all time, like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Unfortunately, in 2019, it was confirmed that Ferrell and McKay had parted ways as partners, and they haven’t worked together since. McKay is now opening up about that split and sharing whether he’d ever reunite with Ferrell.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Talladega Nights (and, yes, I did just say 20th), McKay took part in an interview and laid out the finer details of the film’s production. The Oscar-winning filmmaker was eventually asked about the breakdown of his relationship with Ferrell, which led him to share some candid thoughts. McKay admitted it was a “shame” that he and his longtime collaborator weren’t able to keep their partnership intact. From there, he also went into detail about why that relationship ultimately broke down after 13 years:

Ferrell and McKay co-ran the since-dissolved Gary Sanchez Productions, which produced not only many of Ferrell’s best movies but other notable comedies as well. These comments that McKay shared with Business Insider shed a lot of light on the specifics, and they also align with sentiments shared by Ferrell in 2021. At the time, the famous SNL alum explained that he wasn’t eying the “growth and a sphere of influence” that McKay was pursuing.

As a fan of much of the work that the two Step Brothers producers did together, I was honestly shocked and saddened that they decided not to make films anymore. I have been wondering, however, whether there’s any chance that they could patch things up and work together again. Well, fans may feel somewhat optimistic about that possibility after seeing what Adam McKay had to say about a potential reunion:

What’s more is that McKay also says he holds “no hard feelings” towards Ferrell and acknowledged that they had “a great run.” It’s hard to argue against that last point, considering their filmography. I’d love nothing more than to see McKay and Ferrell working together again and, if they did join forces again, I’m sure they could come up with something fun. Maybe they could even pursue the discarded Talladega Nights sequel, which McKay even talked up in his recent interview.

Until there’s actual movement, though, fans will just have to hope and pray that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are reunited by their mutual love of comedy. Fans can still enjoy their work in the meantime, though, as the nearly 20-year-old Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is now streamable with a Hulu subscription.

Every streaming service has its own set of megahits, and Stranger Things is definitely one of the best Netflix shows to binge-watch. Those with a Netflix subscription were treated to its series finale back on New Year's Day, where The Party's battle against Vecna reached its conclusion. Actor Jamie Campbell Bower brought that villain to life, and he revealed the final words that he originally wanted to say in the antagonist's final scene.

Stranger Things' series finale saw Vecna finally defeated, with Winona Ryder's Joyce chopping off his head with an axe. During a conversation with Collider, Bower revealed that he was inspired by Joyce's relationship with Henry in the stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow when he pitched a final line of dialogue for Vecna. As he put it:

Honestly, this would have been awesome. Vecna looked pretty pitiful when he was impaled by a large spike by Eleven during the final battle of Stranger Things 5. And the audience might have actually felt bad for him if he managed to beg Joyce for his life. Ultimately, this didn't make it into the beloved show's final episode, and instead, the audience was shown flashes of how Jamie Campbell Bower's villain hurt each of the main characters as Joyce hacked away at his neck.

Bower's comments show how methodically he approached his work as the antagonist of Stranger Things. In addition to playing both Henry Creel and Vecna to perfection, he also saw The First Shadow and took inspiration from the stage play when filming his last batch of episodes. He even made a cameo as Henry in the Broadway production, with fans expecting him to pop up in a pro shot of the show. We'll just have to see if/when it happens.

Despite how many months have passed since Stranger Things ended, the discourse around the beloved TV series is ongoing. Specifically, the question of Eleven's fate. While some fans think that Millie Bobby Brown's hero survived and is finally living in peace, others think she died to save her loved ones. For his part, David Harbour personally thinks she died.

Stranger Things is streaming in its entirety on Netflix. The animated spinoff Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is also airing now as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Hopefully, we get to see a filmed version of The First Shadow sooner rather than later.

Matt Damon has made it very clear that filming The Odyssey was not an easy feat. He’s gotten real about the rough conditions they worked in, and one time, he told a story about how his co-star, Charlize Theron, acted through “30-to-40-mile-an-hour wind.” Now, the actor and the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, have recalled what it was like to shoot the cave scene, and they described it as “pungent” and “dank” (oh, and it involved a “curtain of bees”).

Now, those familiar with The Odyssey know that a major sequence involves a cyclops and a cave. So, to pull that off in his book-to-screen adaptation, Nolan used animatronics and puppetry to bring the cyclops to life, and they filmed in a legitimate cave. That cave is what we’re going to really focus on, as the director provided quite the description of it while speaking with Empire:

Well, that sounds scary and quite stinky, which I guess aligns with the things the men in The Odyssey would feel and smell when they entered the cave Polyphemus was in.

In real life, this location is actually called Nestor’s Cave, and it’s in Messenia, Greece. And according to Nolan, by filming in it, they were able to get a “sense of reality” in this film that features fantastical creatures.

However, while filming in the cave brought realism to the project on the 2026 movie schedule that will likely really enhance the experience on the big screen, it sounds like it was quite uncomfortable for the team to work in. That’s because, along with it being “dank and smelly,” there were also “thousands of bees” at the mouth of it, as Matt Damon recalled:

If I were in that cave, I’d 100% have screamed. However, it seems like these guys worked through it, and you will be able to hear the bees in the movie. So, when The Odyssey is released in theaters, maybe keep an ear out for some extra buzzing when they’re in that cave.

Now, while I kind of love that we will be able to hear the bees, I’m very happy smell-o-vision isn’t a thing. The last thing I want to smell is that “dank” and “pungent” cave.

However, I do have mad respect for Nolan, Damon and their crew for bearing the elements, the bees and the smells of that cave. The Oscar-winning director learned from The Dark Knight that it’s important to have “gone to the mat” for his movies, and it’s clear that he’s putting in that level of work and commitment on The Odyssey. So, I’m looking forward to seeing how that translates to the big screen when this epic premieres on July 17.

Ever since I was a kid, it’s been a tradition to see all the animated movies from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar. Something that was always especially fun about the experience of seeing both studio's films in theaters growing up was the original shorts that would play beforehand. But in recent years, the House of Mouse hasn’t been doing them much. That’s thankfully going to change with one of the next of upcoming Disney movies, Hexed!

There's Exciting News For The Next Animated Disney Movie

For the past handful of latest Disney animated releases (Toy Story 5, Hoppers, Zootopia 2, Elio, Moana 2 and Inside Out 2), shorts have not gone before them. But Hexed is getting one. Check out the announcement below:

It’s 6/26, so it’s the perfect day for Walt Disney Animation to announce the return of the animated Stitch to the big screen ahead of the live-action Stitch getting a sequel. We're getting a new short called Lilo & Scratch, and it’s debuting exclusively in theaters with this November’s new Disney flick.

The poster does an excellent job of communicating what we’re in for with this short, too, without giving it all away. It seems like maybe Stitch will meet another experiment like him that’s similar to a kitten. But apparently he’s “finally met his match” and Scratch will likely be even more destructive than he is. I’m so nostalgic for this. I can’t wait.

What's Been Going On With Disney Shorts?

It’s funny that this news has just come out, because after I went out to see the current box office smash Toy Story 5 in theaters last week, I did think about the time when shorts used to be part of the Disney animated movie experience. And I got kind of sad the tradition has gone away. The last time you might have seen one in theaters was in 2023 when Disney was celebrating its 100th anniversary and Once Upon A Studio played before Wish or when Carl’s Date came before Pixar’s Elemental.

Before 2023, Disney has been tapering off on shorts, previously only pairing one with 2021’s Encanto, called Far From The Tree and Us Again was the first short in five years when it played before Raya and the Last Dragon. I personally think it's such a bummer that’s been the case. Growing up there were so many memorable shorts I thought of long after leaving the theater. I'm think about Paperman playing before Wreck-It Ralph, Bao before Incredibles 2 or Lava before Inside Out.

Sure, most shorts can be watched nowadays with a Disney+ subscription, but seeing a new one with an audience right before a new Disney movie is such a treat. I’m so happy it’s coming back this holiday season for Hexed, in theaters on November 25.

When it comes to the 2026 movie release schedule, we might not see a better alien movie after Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, but there’s something somewhat ironic I noticed while watching the alien-centric tale. In the entire 145-minute runtime, the word “alien” itself is never uttered by a single character. So, I had to ask the screenwriter about it.

During CinemaBlend’s interview with David Koepp, he confirmed with me that my observation about the word alien in Disclosure Day was very astute, and responded with:

I thought I might be on to something! Disclosure Day takes place in the modern-day United States in a very grounded context, and it sounds like the screenwriter wanted it to feel like the movie itself was taking the implications of life outside of Earth earnestly, and one reason they felt like they could was by not using the word “alien.”

Then, there’s the fact that the word “alien” has become a politically controversial word in the past few decades in references to U.S. immigrants. It makes sense why Koepp and Steven Spielberg might have wanted to distance themselves from the politics of the word “alien” and instead use other words to describe life beyond the species on our planet. I know, I definitely felt that it grounded the film.

Disclosure Day came from an idea Steven Spielberg had when following what was happening in 2023 around whistleblower David Grusch, who advocated for government transparency on UFOs after his experience as an intelligence officer for the U.S. Air Force. Grusch also deliberately chose not to use the word “alien” (or even “extraterrestrial”) when talking about his own claims in order to frame things away from sounding so science fiction.

Before Spielberg knew it, he had a 52-page treatment, whom he decided to send over to the screenwriter behind Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Koepp told us he was blown away by Spielberg’s ideas, and immediately thought it would work because the Disclosure Day ending already did straight away. Spielberg and Koepp’s collaboration ended up being an intense one that took 42 drafts to get right before production got started with the likes of Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo.

But it sounds like it’s worth it, given the high praise the movie has received before debuting at No. 1 at the box office a couple of weeks ago. It definitely feels like a carefully written script and the "alien" detail does make a difference. You can check out Disclosure Day for yourself in theaters now!

Following the New York Knicks’ long-hoped-for NBA championship win, fans have been in a frenzy. This includes celebrity Knicks fans, as plenty of stars rooted on the team during their historic postseason run. Amid the buzz, though, some TV fans might wonder which fictional characters would be ecstatic about the team's victory. On that note, I never realized how much I needed to know if NCIS: Los Angeles’ Sam Hanna was rooting for the Knickbockers until LL Cool J was asked.

In honor of both the Knicks and the new NCIS spinoff, NCIS: New York, coming to CBS this fall on the 2026 TV schedule, LL Cool J repped his team and his character. In an Instagram video posted by the official NCIS account, the rapper/actor revealed the NBA team Sam regularly rooted for, and I love how the star is taking "creative license" with this part of Hanna's life:

Since LL Cool J himself is a Knicks fan, as if it wasn’t obvious by the video, it’s not surprising that he'd say Sam Hanna is one as well. However, that’s not the only reason Sam would be a Knicks fan. The character is canonically from Brooklyn and, despite living and working in LA for a long time, LL's assertion would suggest he still loves his home team.

Now that Sam will be going back to New York for the new spinoff, I wouldn’t be surprised if he started repping Knicks merch or at least referenced them once in a while. I'd imagine LL would love that amid his full-time return to the NCIS franchise.

As a Bucks fan, I admittedly love the fact that LL Cool J is confirming where Sam’s loyalties lie, and the star's enthusiasm is infectious. What I'm wondering now is if there will be any Knicks references in NCIS: New York, especially following the championship win. It would honestly feel weird if it didn't come up at all, even as part of light banter amongst characters.

Knicks references or not, fans won't have to wait too long for NCIS: New York to arrive. CBS announced in April that it had ordered the new spinoff for the 2026-2027 season, with LL Cool J returning as Sam Hanna. Additionally, Hawaii Five-0 and Alert: Missing Persons Unit star Scott Caan will be starring in the series, However, Caan will not play his Five-0 character, Detective Danny Williams, despite that crossover with NCIS: LA. A premiere date has yet to be announced for the new show, but it will air later this year.

Following LL Cool J's declaration that Sam is a Knicks' fan, I really hope the writers take that to heart and make it canon. And, hey, with Knicks star Jalen Brunson campaigning to be on Law & Order: SVU, maybe the upcoming NCIS spinoff can welcome a member of the team or two?

NCIS: New York premieres this fall on CBS and will be streamable with a Paramount+ subscription.

The Price is Right is one of the longest-running game shows, and arguably one of the best game shows of all time. So, obviously, people have strong takes about which game within the show is the best. While there are lots of ways contestants can take home money, there is an "easy" pick for this title. However, I love that the show's boss didn't go for it when revealing his favorite game.

The Price is Right has had some crazy game show moments, and it's always fun seeing how games turn out and what contestants win or don't win. While viewers probably have their own favorite game on the show, showrunner John Quinn told TV Insider his pick, and it’s not the most obvious choice:

Considering Plinko has been played on The Price is Right for years and is probably one of the most well-known games, it’s surprising but refreshing that Quinn didn’t say it. Rat Race, meanwhile, was introduced in 2010, and while it’s technically not new, I love that he went with a newer game. Plus, I adore that he gave a shoutout to a game that was created by host Drew Carey. I also appreciate that it sounds like it’s an entertaining event for everyone, not just the contestants.

Meanwhile, there have been a lot of games that have come and gone on The Price is Right throughout the show’s decades-long run. A handful of them have been retired, but quite a lot are still active as new games are created. On that note, Quinn revealed the game he wants to retire, more so because he’s still unsure how it works:

Quinn only started his stint as showrunner last year, but it seems like he’s been making his rounds in terms of testing the games. The Price is Right can be confusing at times, and it's funny that he’s confused by Check Game, which has been around since 1981. Of course, not every game is going to be easy to learn, but when it comes to The Price is Right, you kind of have to learn on the fly. It’s likely Quinn isn’t the only one confused by it, but luckily, that confusion looks to be ending soon, with it getting a bit of a touch-up.

At the very least, Quinn doesn’t have to play to win money, but that doesn’t mean he still can’t have fun while working on the games. It’s always entertaining to see what kind of games are played in each episode of The Price is Right because there are so many to choose from. For Quinn, like viewers and the contestants, he has his favorites and least favorites, and now I wish I had the chance to try my hand at them. If anything, fans can play along with The Price is Right, as it airs weekdays on CBS at 11 a.m. ET and streams the next day for those with a Paramount+ subscription.

While you’d think being crowned a literal Disney Princess would be all sparkly and magical, when Halle Bailey was cast in the live-action The Little Mermaid back in 2019, she was met with a lot of negativity from the public. It all ended up OK. Bailey’s performance was praised by critics, and her Ariel doll becoming a bestseller proved her version had been embraced. But what did Halle Bailey’s big sister Chloe think about the public backlash?

Chloe Bailey is a couple of years older than Halle, and the big sister energy is palpable when she was recently asked to comment on whether it was “tough” to see the racist reactions to her sibling's live-action role. Here's what she had to say:

The opposing commentary to Halle Bailey’s role in The Little Mermaid happened directly after her name was revealed as the lead of the Disney flick – before the actress had a chance to even play Ariel or give anyone anything of substance to judge. It felt like a clear attack on the decision to cast a Black actress rather than someone who looked exactly like the animated character.

Prior to The Little Mermaid casting, Chloe and Halle came up together as the duo Chloe x Halle. When Halle was cast as Ariel, it felt like a coming-of-age moment for the sisters as they went on their own journeys as singers and actors. That being said, it sounds like they’ve emotionally stuck together through it all, and Chloe really lived Halle’s The Little Mermaid experience with her.

In Chloe’s new interview with Variety, the singer and actress also spoke to the relationship she and Halle have after coming up in the public eye together. In her words:

Chloe and Halle Bailey have also had support from Beyoncé since the pop legend signed them to her record label back in 2015. Chloe said that one piece of advice Bey gave them was the “no scroll rule: don’t read the comments, don’t read what people are saying and don’t even let it fill your head up.” Surely, that must have come in handy for Halle, particularly following her The Little Mermaid casting.

Following Halle's going viral for her high-profile Disney role, both sisters have remained busy balancing their acting and singing careers. Halle was just in an empowering rom-com with Regé-Jean Page, You, Me & Tuscany, and Chloe is in one of this week’s latest straight-to-streaming 2026 movie releases, Strung, which is a horror movie now streaming for those with a Peacock subscription.

In the interview, Chloe also said that her and Halle’s time apart from their duo act has allowed them to strengthen “two halves of the heart” and they’ll “be even better” once they inevitably reunite as Chloe x Halle. It’s clear Chloe is the best big sister to Halle, and her comments underline how her support has played a role in her sister's career.

This story contains NO SPOILERS for The Bear Season 5, which is available to stream now with a Hulu subscription.

The Bear has officially served up its final meal, dropping all eight of its Season 5 episodes on the 2026 TV schedule at once. At the end of Season 4, we saw Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) walk away from the restaurant, leaving it in the hands of Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Sugar (Abby Elliott). With no money, however, the future appears bleak, so is the comedy-drama able to provide an ending that will leave audiences full and satisfied? A look at the reviews and Rotten Tomatoes score is giving me early-season flashbacks.

How The Bear Season 5’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Past Seasons

Longtime fans of The Bear will be excited to know that the fifth and final season is rated a Certified Fresh 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, as of this writing. The Chicago-set series hasn’t seen numbers that high since its first two seasons, which received 100% and 99%, respectively.

I’d agree with the general consensus that The Bear was at its best in the beginning, when it quickly became one of FX and Hulu’s best original shows and started raking in all of those Emmy Awards. Seeing the stressful back-of-house operation may have been anxiety-inducing, but that energy was missed in the decidedly slower-paced third and fourth seasons.

The RT scores reflected that, too, with Season 3 earning 89% from critics, and Season 4 dropping to 84% (the audience scores were even less forgiving, rating them 54% and 68%, respectively).

If a 97% rating on Season 5 is an indication of a return to form in its final 8 episodes, sign me up! So what are the critics saying, anyway?

Reviews Say The Bear Season 5 Is A ‘Classic Recipe Done Very, Very Well’

The Bear Season 5 reviews came out before critics saw Episode 8, “The Original Beef of Chicagoland," but Clint Worthington of RogerEbert practically had his fill by the end of the penultimate episode, “Caramel” (and that’s not a bad thing). The critic notes how the focus had become too much on the guest stars, the needle drops, the Faks, etc. Season 5, however, feels as scaled back as the restaurant’s budget, en route to a satisfying finale. He writes:

Victoria Luxford of NME rates the final season 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a “bingeable buffet,” freed by the absence of an overarching storyline, which allows our food heroes’ stories room to breathe over the course of a single day. It’s “funny, gripping and jaggedly sentimental,” Luxford says, writing:

Benji Wilson of The Telegraph’s review of The Bear Season 5 gives it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, writing that this season is “chaos incarnate,” sticking the landing by going back to what made us love the show in the first place. The critic writes:

These Rotten Tomatoes’ scores — especially combined with the critics’ feedback — have me flashing back to the chaotic intensity of The Bear’s peak seasons, and I can’t wait to jump into the final one. All eight episodes are available to stream now on Hulu.

If you haven’t checked out The Bear’s bonus episode “Gary,” an hour-long flashback starring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who also co-wrote the episode, I implore you to do that before diving into Season 5. It’s not necessary in order to follow Season 5’s plot, but it is incredible and should not be skipped.

Then, you can dive into these last episodes that feel like they'll give a perfect goodbye to this beloved show.

It will be the end of an era when Jackass: Best and Last hits the 2026 movie schedule this weekend, as Johnny Knoxville’s franchise comes to a close after more than a quarter-century of dangerous, vomit-inducing and nudity-heavy stunts. An entire generation has grown up watching Steve-O, Wee Man and more risk their lives for a laugh, but there’s one misconception that Knoxville would like to clear up.

Jackass: Best and Last is getting surprisingly positive feedback from critics, as the final movie in the series combines classic clips, never-before-seen footage and new stunts. It’s a greatest hits collection that shows how, for 26 years, these guys have put their bodies through things that no sober, clear-thinking person would … right? Apparently, that’s not the case, and while Johnny Knoxville admits there’s been a lot of partying over the years, it didn’t happen while they filmed. He told Esquire:

Johnny Knoxville knows all too well how dangerous what they do is — pointing out that Jackass stunts, unlike Tom Cruise’s in Mission: Impossible, are set up to fail. As a result, Knoxville suffered 16 concussions even before the catastrophic bull injury that left him with brain damage. In fact, that prevented him from performing any extreme stunts in the new movie, because he can’t risk getting hit in the head again. Drugs and alcohol definitely have no place in a situation that’s already that dangerous.

They may not have been imbibing or using when they did the stunts, but the Jackass crew has seen its share of substance abuse issues. Steve-O has credited Johnny Knoxville with helping him get sober in 2008, with Knoxville calling him “extremely brave” for making that choice every day — strong words, given what they do for a living.

Substance abuse is also reportedly the reason behind Johnny Knoxville and Bam Margera’s falling out. The latter was fired from Jackass Forever, reportedly due to his alcoholism, which led Margera to file a lawsuit against Knoxville, Paramount and others.

Some truly scary times followed, in which Bam Margera was in and out of rehab, and he’d post alarming social media messages and then go missing. Now, however, Margera seems to be in a much better place, as his parents recently offered a positive update on his sobriety journey.

It’s actually a relief to know that Johnny Knoxville and the rest apparently had strict rules against being drunk or high when doing stunts, because at least if they’re going to be putting themselves in such ridiculous and dangerous situations, they’re doing it with a clear mind.

We may not see any new extreme stunts from Bam Margera or Johnny Knoxville in Jackass: Best and Last, but thanks to the “greatest hits” nature of the movie, we’ll still see them in some gems from the past — including behind-the-scenes footage of the bull incident that sidelined Knoxville.

Be sure to catch Jackass: Best and Last in theaters now, and relive the previous movies and Jackass spinoffs by streaming them with your Paramount+ subscription.

SPOILERS AHEAD for Toy Story 5.

'If you’re both a fan of Taylor Swift and Pixar, the last couple of months might have been an exhilarating rollercoaster (if you’ve been following what’s been going on, that is). As someone who is terminally online, I’ve been following the rumors of Taylor Swift having a Toy Story 5 song since the first big clue dropped in May. The song, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” is amazing, obviously, but something about it just didn’t hit right with me.

Taylor Swift’s Toy Story 5 Song Played With My Heart

By the time Taylor Swift confirmed she’d be on the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, there was a month of lead-up, and I started to make it out to be more than it ultimately was. I had hopes that it would play during the movie itself and might coincide with Jessie reuniting with her other kid, Emily – perhaps as a callback and bookend to the Sarah McLachlan song “When She Loved Me”.

I was pretty convinced it wouldn’t be an end credits song too after writer/director Andrew Stanton said when he said he's seen “the song on the end” and it was “not Taylor Swift” after the rumor started spreading. I figured that meant it was definitely during the movie, and Stanton was being cheeky, hinting at that.

Then, in an effort to make the experience of Toy Story 5 a fresh experience for myself, I even decided not to listen to the song in its entirety until I watched the movie on opening night. But then I found myself a bit disappointed when the song ultimately turned out to be a song in the credits rather than coinciding with a pivotal moment in the movie.

Jessie doesn’t reunite with Emily as I imagined the song was suggesting. Instead, the song isn’t really talking necessarily about the events of the movie at all and feels more like Swift was inspired by the sequel to write something that can stand on its own. I know I wasn’t alone in theorizing this because I saw other Swifties/Pixar fans guessing how the song would connect with Toy Story 5, and that’s not how things played out.

Why I’ll Get Over It

“I Knew It, I Knew You” is not what I expected, but in some ways that’s actually a good thing. I really enjoyed Toy Story 5 – especially for its cathartic Jessie story, and it didn’t need a Taylor Swift song in the middle of it in order to be made better. I also didn’t need Jessie to reunite with Emily either. The fact that she found a lunchbox instead that led her to learn Emily had named her own daughter after her made me teary-eyed. I wasn’t expecting the reveal, and it was all the more sweet because of that.

I’m happy there’s a Toy Story 5 song written by one of my favorite artists, even if the rollout had me super confused. I wish I didn’t have to feel like I was a toy being spun around by a five-year-old because Taylor Swift is part of the movie, but I guess I assumed a lot of things, too. Anyways, I absolutely didn’t know it, but the new Toy Story 5 is definitely one of my favorite 2026 movies, so there’s a happy ending to it all, either way.

I would assume that being tasked with picking Taylor Swift songs to sing in front of Taylor Swift herself would be scary. In fact, when Sombr did it, he described the experience as “crazy.” However, after hearing him recall the story behind how he picked the tracks he sang for her and what it was like performing at her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, I gotta say, it sounds pretty chill.

Now, obviously, a task like this comes with immense pressure. Attention is always on Taylor Swift. With her wedding to Travis Kelce reportedly coming up, the blockbuster success of the Eras Tour and her consistently releasing new work, she’s constantly the talk of the town. So, performing her music is no small task, especially when it was for an event that honored her as a songwriter. So, it makes sense that Sombr described his experience singing for her at the Songwriters Hall of Fame like this while on The Tonight Show:

That alone is quite a tall order, but he also had to perform the songs, too. However, it actually seems like it was a pretty relaxed experience overall. To that point, after Fallon asked if the pop star gave Sombr songs to sing, he said “no,” and explained:

Ultimately, Sombr chose to perform “Dear John” from Speak Now and “Cardigan” from folklore. Both are well-known and beloved tracks from Swift’s discography, but also not her biggest hits, which signifies how thoughtful Sombr was in his choices. Overall, I loved the picks, and clearly the singer he was helping induct to the Hall of Fame did too.

That was clear with her chill reaction to his picks in the first place. However, her reactions during his performance show how much she loved the choices too:

Overall, this story actually makes so much sense. While I know Taylor Swift is meticulous and very hard working, she also seems quite chill, all things considered – you can see both those things on display in her Eras Tour docuseries, which is available with a Disney+ subscription. So, I totally get why she trusted Sombr to pick the songs he wanted to sing himself.

Plus, she’s made her love for the “12 to 12” singer very well known. For example, during an interview with the NYT where she talked about her career, lyric choices and more, she also explained why she loved Sombr so much. Specifically, she complimented how “intensely confessional” his lyrics are. Along with that, she said he’d be at the top of her Spotify Wrapped, which he reacted to on The Tonight Show. Based on those comments, I assume she’d be happy with just about any song he chose to sing.

So, overall, this experience seems like a joyful and shockingly chill one. While Swift’s career and skill were being honored, she didn’t feel the need to help Sombr pick the songs he sang. She was just happy with what he chose.

Celebrity couples have a way of capturing the public's attention. Just look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Another pair that folks are absolutely shipping online is Tom Holland and Zendaya, who are currently on the promotional tour for their upcoming Marvel movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And Holland had just three words for his wife/coworker after finding out she had one of her first dates at one of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man movies.

Fans who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know there have been several actors who have played Spider-Man. That includes Andrew Garfield's movies (streaming with a Disney+ subscription), and it turns out that Zendaya had a big coming-of-age moment when they were in theaters. During a fan event in Germany (via Instagram), the Greatest Showman actress revealed her history with Spidey before becoming MJ, saying:

Sometimes celebrities really are just like us. Because who among us hasn't gone on a movie date as a young person, especially a superhero movie? It's a strangely full-circle moment for the Emmy-winning actress, as Zendaya is about to debut her fourth appearance in a Spider-Man movie as MJ.

Tom Holland happened to be right next to the Dune star as she made this confession, and had an A+ response in just three short words. He said:

Honestly, these two really are couple goals. On top of being able to work together in projects like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, they also clearly get a kick out of each other. In this case, it's Holland being jokingly offended after learning Zendaya went to another Spider-Man film while on a date. The disrespect!

This give and take between the two young stars is just the latest example of them being adorable while promoting Brand New Day. Tom Holland recently went viral for calling Zendaya by her middle name, with the two also recently confirming that they did indeed tie the knot. While this pair of A-listers value their privacy, it's small moments like this that result in so many fans shipping them.

In addition to the two actors, fans are also invested in their Spider-Man characters, and are eager to see if they manage to reunite after No Way Home's twist ending. Luckily, the wait for the next movie is nearly up.

All will be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Smart money says Zendaya and Tom Holland will give us more viral moments as they continue promoting the blockbuster.

I have no idea how many people on Earth are obsessed with both Hallmark movies and the Chicago Bears, but I can tell you I’m a proud part of that esteemed group. This week, I discovered I’m not the only one either because after the Monsters Of The Midway announced they’re partnering with Hallmark for an original movie, tons of fans hit up the Internet to make some version of the same snarky joke.

If you’re not from the city of Chicago or a Bears fan, let me catch you up on some important backstory. The team is moving, probably. The Bears have played at the historic Soldier Field on Chicago’s waterfront since the early 1970s, but in recent years, they’ve been feuding with the city over the lease, the parking situation and upgrades they would like to see since the Chicago Government owns the facility. Those talks have gone poorly, and now, the team is threatening to either move across the border to Indiana or move to Arlington Heights in the Northern suburbs. Either way, the team would be about thirty to forty-five minutes outside the city, and fans who want to see them stay put in Chicago are not happy.

That ongoing location-based drama wasn’t on my mind when I first fist pumped about the announcement, but it was apparently on the minds of quite a few fans. Check out the first comment under the Instagram post where the Bears messaged the collaboration. It comes from user FrankXH17 who got more than 600 likes with this gem…

He’s definitely not the only one whose brain was in the same exact place too. A lot of people made jokes about moving to a small town in Indiana. Other fans literally outlined a specific plot they wanted to say, most of which dunked on either the local government for letting this Bears situation get out of control or dumped on Bears management for threatening to move the team.

One of the most popular, from user Allen McCown, got more than 1,000 likes and imagined a love story between one of the players and someone on the city council who had enough sway to keep the team in place…

Unfortunately, there’s basically a zero percent chance this movie touches on any of that drama. Instead, it’ll likely follow someone working for the team or connected in some way who falls in love. That’s what we got from the previous movies in the franchise which have followed the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. I’m not going to say either was top tier Hallmark, but they were a lot of fun and featured a bunch of fun cameos from players and coaches and even famous moms. They also, by all accounts, have been a blast to film too.

A Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story will hit Hallmark later this year during the Christmas season. It'll be filmed on location in Chicago this summer. We don't have any other details yet, but given coach Ben Johnson and tight end Colston Loveland filmed an announcement video, I'm hoping we'll see both of them in the movie.

Jimmy Kimmel is taking a break from his late-night TV duties for the summer again, and in his place, a series of guest hosts will each fill in for a week. One of the fill-ins being brought in for Jimmy Kimmel Live! is none other than actress, comedian and media personality Rosie O’Donnell, and her hiring is garnering a lot of attention. Some individuals on certain ends of the political spectrum have had strong reactions to O’Donnell joining the show. Now, an expert is weighing in on the alleged principle behind the move.

O’Donnell’s guest host stint was announced by Kimmel during the June 18th broadcast of his titular talk show, at which point he revealed his other replacements for his two-month vacation. At the time, the host quipped that as a “special treat” for U.S. President Donald Trump, he was bringing in “one of his all-time favorites,” Rosie O’Donnell, to “keep the hooks coming.” Kimmel’s comments were meant to reference the fact that O’Donnell had historically been critical of the president like himself.

Public relations expert Christopher Lee – of the Foresight Strategies Firm – recently weighed in on Kimmel’s decision to bring in O’Donnell. While speaking with OK! Magazine, Lee said there were allegedly some key factors that went into Kimmel’s rationale for adding O’Donnell to the guest host list:

O’Donnell also has her fair share of experience when it comes to hosting talk shows, as she headlined her own eponymous series from 1996 to 2002 and won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Then, in 2006, O’Donnell became a panelist on ABC’s The View, where she feuded with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck and got into heated discussions with others as well. O’Donnell eventually left the show in 2007 and has since been reluctant to return. Her experience and dissatisfaction with President Trump aside, the Harriet the Spy alum also seems to have respect for Kimmel, who she welcomed back after his suspension in 2025.

Among the most vocal opponents of Rosie O’Donnell hosting Kimmel is political pundit Megyn Kelly, who reacted to the news on an episode of her podcast. Kelly called the roster of hosts – which also includes Colman Domingo, Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson and Jelly Roll – as a “litany of left-wing comedians.” Yet Kelly specifically took issue with O’Donnell’s inclusion and laid out past political comments she’d made. As of this writing, neither O’Donnell nor Kimmel have responded to Kelly’s sentiments.

This summer break comes from Kimmel after what’s been an eventful set of months for him and his staff. As previously alluded to, Kimmel’s show was suspended indefinitely in September 2025 after he made comments in regard to Charlie Kirk’s death. Disney reinstated the series days later after holding internal discussions with Kimmel. More recently, Kimmel joked about First Lady Melania Trump looking like a widow ahead of the alleged assasination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and he received backlash after the fact.

As for what Jimmy Kimmel Live! viewers can expect from these upcoming episodes, that remains to be seen. Tiffany Haddish and Anthony Anderson have hosted the show before, though Rosie O’Donnell, Colman Domingo and others are newcomers to leading the program. The stream of fill-in hosts begins with Haddish on July 6th at 11:35 p.m. ET, and O’Donnell will take to the desk, starting on August 17th amid the 2026 TV schedule.

Another live-action Disney adaptation is headed our way, as Moana is set to hit the 2026 movie calendar in just a couple of weeks. Some are undoubtedly excited about seeing the best Moana songs sung on the big screen again as the titular Disney princess answers the call of the ocean. However, many have been preoccupied with something you don’t typically think about with Disney movies — nipples, and specifically The Rock’s apparent lack thereof.

Ever since the live-action Moana trailer dropped, fans have apparently been staring at Dwayne Johnson’s chest, with much conjecture about whether he has nipples. He was even asked about it while doing press for the movie, and it was obvious he wasn’t too happy about this being such a big topic of conversation. Johnson told Pedestrian TV:

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson never lost his charming smile when answering the question, and there’s no way he can blame the interviewer for asking, because this is actually a topic that came up even with the animated version of Moana. So The Rock was game, and hopefully his explanation will put the debate to bed. He said:

When you woke up today, you probably weren’t expecting to read about The Rock discussing his areolas, were you? What can I say except, “You’re welcome”?

If you do, in fact, want to heed Dwayne Johnson’s advice and take a closer look at the Moana trailer, please be my guest:

This project is one that Dwayne Johnson has been excited about since the live-action Moana was announced, so I can see why it would be disheartening that any of the narrative is about his body and not the movie itself. Still, I’d hate to have deprived the Internet of the thoughtful commentary this topic has inspired on Reddit:

• WHAT CAN I SAY I HAVE NO NIPPLES – TheEdgeofGoon
• Apparently Dwayne had his nipples surgically removed for this role. He truly cares about the art of acting. – Various_Research_436
• A god has no such need for mammalian milkers – jjman2313

Regardless of your interest level in The Rock’s nipples, you will be able to see him as Maui and Catherine Laga'aia as Moana when the upcoming Disney movie crashes into theaters on Friday, July 10.

Spoilers for Season 1, Episode 8 of Dutton Ranch are ahead! You can stream the episode with a Paramount+ subscription.

Ever since Dutton Ranch premiered on the 2026 TV schedule, I’ve been comparing Joaquin to Jamie Dutton. The two wayward sons have/had turbulent relationships with their families that led to spirals that could be bad for everyone. That became very apparent during Episode 8 of the spinoff when Joaquin resorted to calling his dad. It became even clearer when Juan Pablo Raba told me why his character’s call is actually incredibly scary and impactful.

Between Episodes 7 and 8 of Dutton Ranch, Joaquin has taken a few very painful blows. First, Annette Bening’s Beulah chooses to give the ranch to Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) instead of Joaquin. Then, after turning in the gun used to kill Wes to the sheriff, Joaquin decides to call his birth father from a cemetery, saying: “Hola, papá. Necesito tu ayuda.” That translates to “Hi, Dad. I need your help.” When I asked about the significance of this choice, Juan Pablo Raba told me:

Now, how will everyone’s lives change? We don’t know yet. However, Raba made it clear to me that this decision is game-changing and goes against everything Joaquin has tried to do. After working for the Jacksons for so long, he feels like he’s between a rock and a hard place, and the only move he could see is to make this call. Explaining why he wouldn’t make this call earlier, the actor said:

It’s clear in the show that Beulah’s choice to give the ranch to Rob-Will was the final blow for Joaquin, when it came to his cooperating with this family. That’s a shame, because he is very close to Beulah, and he has spent his life working to help her and the ranch. By making this call, he’s going against all this work, as Raba explained:

Along with this being a big deal for the Jackson family, it’s also bound to impact everyone. That’s because, much like how the Jacksons know about Jamie’s disappearance, Rip and Beth now know about the Texas family’s business in Mexico.

That’s relevant, because later in the interview, when I asked Raba about how involved Joaquin is in the darker side of the Jackson’s business, he brought the conversation back around to his character’s dad. He noted that Joaquin is very involved in the Jackson’s business down in Mexico, and he emphasized that “anything that has to do with his dad is out of pure necessity.” So, the fact that he willingly called him is troubling, and means that he’s “destroying” what he’s fought for with “one call.”

I also asked the actor if we’d learn more about his relationship with his birth father in the upcoming season finale. In response, Raba said:

So, be worried, people. Everyone is headed down a dark path as we get closer to the Season 1 finale of Dutton Ranch. Plus, with Season 2 on the way, whatever happens after this phone call is sure to have repercussions on the story as it moves forward.

Now, to see how this call causes no fun for anyone and changes Joaquin’s dynamic with the Jacksons, you can catch the season finale of Dutton Ranch next Friday.

When Enola Holmes 3 premieres on Netflix’s 2026 schedule, we know we’ll get to see Millie Bobby Brown back in her iconic detective outfits. Based on the Enola Holmes 3 trailer, we also know she’ll wear a wedding dress at some point in the movie, which is very exciting. However, in the real world, the actress is looking like a literal princess as she rocked a dress to this movie’s premiere that is giving Cinderella.

As we prepare for the release of Enola Holmes 3 on the 2026 movie calendar, Millie Bobby Brown attended the premiere in New York City wearing a lovely light blue gown. It was a pretty strapless number that flowed beautifully. Take a look:

I’m obsessed with the details here. I love how the dress is cinched at the waist to create a corset look. I’m also here for the bow at the center. I’m utterly obsessed with how it flows from the waist down, too. To top it off, the actress paired the gown with a lavish silver necklace, and she wore her hair in a loose updo.

The dress was created by Galia Lahav. According to its Instagram, it’s a custom creation made specifically for the Stranger Things star. It was also explained that this came after Galia Lahav designed her “custom wedding gown.”

Now, Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi got married in 2024. As her Instagram shows, she wore a stunning white gown that featured lots of gorgeous lace details and looked fit for a princess.

So, it makes perfect sense that her Enola Holmes 3 outfit also looked so regal and royal. In fact, it specifically reminded me of Cinderella (which you can stream with a Disney+ subscription). The sky blue color is what really gave it that vibe; however, Brown’s overall elegant look also felt like it paid homage to the classic princess tale.

While Millie Bobby Brown was giving princess at the premiere, that’s not exactly what she’ll be giving in the movie she's promoting. No, she’ll be in full detective mode in Enola Holmes 3, and I’m so excited to see her back in action. However, while we know we’ll get to see the actress in the period detective outfits that are like the ones she rocked in the first movie, she’ll also get to wear a wedding dress in it, too.

That’s because, in this film, we’ll follow Enola in the lead-up to her wedding to Lord Tewkesbury. However, as she’s preparing to say “I do,” her brother, Sherlock, gets kidnapped. So, a new mystery is afoot, and it seems like she’ll be solving it in high fashion.

Meanwhile, I’m looking forward to seeing the other looks Millie Bobby Brown rocks to promote this movie. She always knows how to curate a clever and chic set of outfits for a press tour (I mean, she wore black during Stranger Things promo to mourn her character’s end), and I’m already loving what she’s putting together for Enola Holmes 3.

However, while I’m looking forward to seeing more looks like this Cinderella-esque fit, I’m also excited for Millie Bobby Brown to be back in her detective ensemble. So, you best believe I’ll be ready to see her in just that (and a wedding dress too) when Enola Holmes 3 becomes available to stream with a Netflix subscription on July 1.

Meeting Paul McCartney has to be one of those experiences where your brain briefly turns into a shaken soda can. What do you even say if you suddenly find yourself face-to-face with one of the Beatles backstage at Saturday Night Live? If you are SNL cast member Sarah Sherman, apparently, you talk about your very Paul McCartney-coded mullet... then let the man inspect the merchandise. While the sketch comedy series is on hiatus before returning to the 2026 TV schedule, the comedy star gushed about meeting the former Beatle and shared his hilarious reaction to her haircut.

In an exclusive interview with People at the 5th Annual Las Culturistas Culture Awards, the 33-year-old performer recalled how the former Beatle approached her after he appeared as the musical guest on SNL’s Season 51 finale, which Will Ferrell hosted. The setup came from Sherman previously joking on the show that her haircut looked like the rock legend’s Wings-era mullet. Apparently, he remembered. As the comedian put it:

Talk about the perfect SNL celebrity encounter. A musical legend inspecting your mullet like he’s authenticating a rare artifact? Beautiful. This is exactly the kind of backstage story that feels too specific to invent.

The late-night sketch performer also shared more of the encounter during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which she later posted to TikTok. She said McCartney came up to her during the goodnights, knew her name and pulled on her “mullet tails.” Jimmy Kimmel joked that it is probably rare for someone to get their mullet pulled by a Beatle, and Sherman had the only correct response: she liked it.

Honestly, that tracks for Sherman. Since joining SNL in 2021 and later being promoted to the repertory cast, she has made a whole art form out of being proudly strange. Her comedy has always had a chaotic, squirmy, body-horror-adjacent energy, so of course her Paul McCartney story involves hair verification.

The best part, though, is that the You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah actress did not just talk hair. She also made sure the British music icon knew she was a real fan. She told the outlet that she praised him directly, and his response was somehow even funnier than the mullet bit. She continued:

I love that so much. There is something deeply refreshing about a rock legend not pretending he is embarrassed by praise. The 84-year-old singer-songwriter has earned a little adulation. Actually, he has earned several dump trucks of it. If Sarah Sherman wants to complement McCartney II, the obscure 1980 solo album that has since become a cult favorite, who among us is going to stop her?

She also named McCartney II as her favorite album for People Picks, along with Martin Short’s Clifford as her favorite movie and The X-Files as her favorite TV show. That is such a Sherman-coded trio that it almost sounds like a character description. The whole thing is just a great collision of personalities. Plenty of people have probably told Paul McCartney they love his music. Far fewer can say he pulled their mullet first.

You can catch Sherman’s comedy special, Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh, with an HBO Max subscription.

The superhero genre continues to be super popular, and fans who have watched the DC movies in order know that Jason Momoa's got a new character. Following his tenure as Aquaman (streaming with an HBO Max subscription), he's debuting as Lobo in Craig Gillespie's Supergirl. He's been doing press to promote the new DC movie, and no, he doesn't think it's cringe to ask him about his first time putting on a comic book movie costume.

Momoa's Lobo debuted in Supergirl's trailer, and immediately made a splash among fans. The Game of Thrones alum has always wanted to play the cosmic bounty hunter, and now it's his chance. While speaking with Fandango about his new DC role, the journalist interviewing him admitted she hates asking actors about slipping into their costume for the first time, but had to considering Lobo's badass look. Momoa responded with:

It certainly sounds like the hulking actor appreciates this question, and the transformative nature of using costumes and props when playing comic book roles in particular. Jason Momoa's passion for Lobo has been obvious for years now, and it sounds like once he was suited up as the DC antihero it was an especially significant experience. I just I wish I could have been a fly on the wall to see Momoa's reaction.

In addition to his badass costume and cosmic motorcycle, Jason Momoa also had to sit for hours of prosthetic makeup, teeth, and color contacts in order to transform into his new DC role. In the same interview he spoke about the way this helped him slip into character, offering:

Luckily for fans, the wait is over, and we can finally see Jason Momoa in all his glory as Lobo. We'll just have to see if he gets the R-rated solo movie that he'd like to do after Supergirl. Fingers crossed.

Supergirl is in theaters now as part of the 2026 movie release list. The DCU is slowly growing, and it should be fascinating to see how the blockbuster influences future projects like Man of Tomorrow.

Minions & Monsters is set to hit the 2026 movie calendar in less than a week, and seven movies into the Despicable Me franchise, we all have a pretty good idea of the brand of comedy coming to us from Illumination’s little yellow blobs, right? Well, not so fast. Reviews have dropped for Minions & Monsters, and I’m genuinely surprised at the overwhelmingly positive reaction critics are having to the newest offering.

Critics are using words like “creative high” and a “peak for the series” to describe Minions & Monsters. But, like, what about the butt jokes? Apparently, all of the humor kids love is still there, but it’s also a “love letter” to Hollywood that will delight even those who have grown tired of the mischief makers, Tessa Smith of Mama’s Geeky says. She rates it 3 out of 5, declaring it her “favorite of the solo Minions movies. By a landslide,” writing:

Minions & Monsters takes us away from Gru and the other characters we’ve come to know — Kevin, Stuart, Bob, etc. — which already sets it apart from previous installments. Director Pierre Coffin (who voices all of the Minions) has the chaotic humor down to a science, Max Borg of Next Best Picture says, and the way he lets the creatures loose on the Tinseltown of yore makes this “the most refreshing entry in the franchise.” Borg continues:

Drew Taylor of The Wrap agrees that the third movie centered around the Minions themselves adds dimension to the Despicable Me universe, making it feel alive in a way that the franchise hasn’t in a while. Taylor also calls it a “love letter to Hollywood’s heyday and a celebration of the moviegoing experience.” The critic’s Minions & Monsters review says:

Guy Lodge of Variety says Minions & Monsters marks a “creative high” for the franchise by putting an actual idea at its core beyond your typical, cheerful chaos. Cinephiles will love the first half of the movie, he says, and as the monsters start to become a bigger part of the plot, it transitions from film-lovers’ playground to more of what you’d expect from a Minions movie. Lodge continues:

John Nugent of Empire agrees that much of the movie is “more of the same,” but that is what’s gotten the banana-loving creatures this far. Still, the critic does acknowledge that Minions & Monsters also squeezes “a surprisingly earnest ode to the art of storytelling” into its usual slapstick and nonsense. Nugent gives it 3 out of 5 stars and says:

What kind of franchise sees its seventh movie being lauded as the best of the series? Any movie in the Despicable Me universe — particularly involving the Minions — is practically guaranteed to come close to (or surpass) a billion dollars in ticket sales, so the fact that Pierre Coffin and co-screenwriter Brian Lynch are still making the effort to push the franchise to new creative highs? That seems like a love letter to Hollywood in itself.

If you (and/or your little ones) want to experience the latest that the Minions have to offer, Minions & Monsters hits theaters Wednesday, July 1, which coincides with the opening of the new Universal Kids Resort in Texas. The theme park, which includes a Minions-inspired land, was created for families with younger children, but my experience proved it’s fun for all ages.

I don’t know how many times I’ve rewatched Big Trouble in Little China, but it’s a lot. And, why not? It’s my favorite movie!

Well, on July 2nd, Big Trouble in Little China turns 40 years old, and this upcoming anniversary just makes me think about how much I love Kurt Russell’s character, Jack Burton (who?!), in the movie, because he seriously still rocks, even after all these years.

So, no offense to James Hong’s David Lo Pan, but today, I want to talk about ol' Jack Burton. And, if I’m not done talking about him by dawn…call the president.

For One Thing, Is There Any More Quotable Character In Cinema History Than Jack Burton?

Kurt Russell has played so many great characters (with cool lines) that I’m sure it’s kind of hard to settle upon one in particular. Quite a while ago, I talked about his role in Tango & Cash, which I consider a hidden gem, and just how outrageous he is in that movie, with such funny lines.

Well, despite all of the great, quotable characters Russell has played in his lengthy career, I think one would be hard-pressed to find another character who’s more quotable than Jack Burton. I mean, everything he says is quotable. For example, I use the lines, “I know. There’s a problem with your face.” “Everybody relax. I’m here,” and “Are you crazy? Is that your problem?” at least once a week.

What makes his lines so great is that anybody who hears them will know EXACTLY what movie you’re quoting, especially if you do it in the same cocky manner that Jack Burton always does it in. I mean, there are some movies (such as Schwarzenegger flicks like Commando) that are infinitely quotable, but none that I can think of where EVERY line of dialogue from one character is memorable. That’s something else entirely.

Also, What Other Movie Makes Its “Hero” The Sidekick Without Them Even Knowing It?

When I first saw this movie as a child, it actually scared me. I also didn’t realize that it was meant to be a comedy. When I watched it as an adult, I realized right off the bat that this movie was supposed to be funny, and the clearest indication is that Jack Burton thinks he’s the hero when he’s actually the sidekick to Wang Chi (Dennis Dun).

Throughout the film, Wang is really doing all of the work. Jack gets swept up into this world of magic (“the darkest magic…my soul swims in it.”) and the whole time, he thinks he’s really making a difference, when it’s really Wang handling all of the major issues, mostly through martial arts.

Sure, Jack ultimately kills Lo Pan when he catches a knife, then throws it right back at him (“It’s all in the reflexes.”), but for most of the film, Jack is a big goofball surviving by the seat of his jeans, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

And, The Best Part Is, He’s Probably More Popular Today Than Ever Before

There are popular cult movies like Office Space, Army of Darkness, and Grandma’s Boy, and then there are SUPER popular cult movies like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Eraserhead, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and I think Big Trouble in Little China now fits comfortably in the latter category rather than the former.

And, it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when I feel like only a select few people had even heard of Big Trouble in Little China, as it was a flop upon release and found its home on regular TV, right alongside clunkers like Howard the Duck and The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. However, whereas those last two films feel like relics of the ‘80s, BTiLC feels more alive than ever.

There have been comics made of it, and I’ve seen plenty of people cosplaying as Jack Burton at many a Comic-Con. Because the thing is, tons of people love this movie now, and Kurt Russell’s portrayal of Jack Burton is the main reason why. So, happy 40th anniversary, BTiLC and Jack Burton! You really shook the pillars of Heaven.

If you’re a rom-com fan, chances are you've already laughed and cried over Zoey Deutch’s new movie, Voicemails For Isabelle (currently streaming via Netflix subscription). But this isn’t her first hit in the genre. Back in 2018, she and Glen Powell had electric chemistry in a movie called Set It Up, and no, thankfully they haven’t forgotten how great of a duo they were in that movie.

Glen Powell’s career kind of blew up since starring in Set It Up, with roles in Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You and Twisters. But, the actor still wants to do another romantic comedy with Zoey Deutch. Here’s what he said earlier this year while at the How To Make A Killing premiere:

It’s been eight years since it came out, but Set It Up is still one of the best romantic comedies Netflix has ever made, and it sounds like Glen Powell knows it. He mentioned a deep interest in teaming back up with his friend Zoey Deutch on another movie, and he even dropped the “s” word (sequel). Here’s how Deutch recently reacted to USA Today when made aware of his comments:

Get these two another meet-cute, stat! Both of them are very on board to be co-stars again, and they’ve apparently been "actively" trying to find the right project to reunite on. While that project hasn’t been found quite yet, they are both game for a Set It Up sequel, specifically.

The pair have talked about this before, but what’s the holdup? I imagine it has a little something to do with both actors being booked and busy on a slew of other projects since Set It Up. Powell has become a big movie star, and Deutch has been in all sorts of movies herself including the Christmas rom-com Something From Tiffany’s, the Clint Eastwood-directed Juror No. 2 and voicing a role in the upcoming animated film, Minions & Monsters – it’s called range, honey!

While we’re tapping our feet waiting for their next movie, definitely check out Voicemails For Isabelle if you haven’t already. It has Deutch playing a young woman who loses her sister to cancer, and decides to still leave messages to her number, not knowing there’s a man on the other line who’s inherited Isabelle's digits. The leading man is Nick Robinson, who famously has us swooning Love, Simon.

The premise has a super uncomfortable secret between its love interests, and somehow is super romantic (and critically-acclaimed, too) anyway. And, that’s the power of a Zoey Deutch rom-com! Here's hoping the next one has Glen Powell next to her.

Shrek 5 is on the way, but if there's ever a live-action movie, I think we all know who should be asked to play Fiona. And that's House of the Dragon's Olivia Cooke. Thankfully, she's aware of the similarities, too, as she addressed this funny fan conspiracy involving her HOTD character Alicent and Shrek's princess in an interview.

As new episodes of HOTD hit the 2026 TV schedule, Cooke had to spend time addressing the fan conspiracies that her character looks like pre-Ogre Princess Fiona. During a conversation with ET, her co-star Fabien Frankel brought the topic up, too, which led to the following back-and-forth:

• Fabien Frankel: I always think she looks like Fiona in Shrek.
• Olivia Cooke: Thanks.
• Fabien Frankel: That's a compliment! The same color scheme. The dress, the red hair, you know what I mean?
• Olivia Cooke: When she's ogre-fied?
• Fabien Frankel: No! No...When she's Fiona the princess. I feel like there is a similarity in terms of the color scheme and sort of a fantastical world?
• Olivia Cooke: Thank you.
• Fabien Frankel: Who would be Shrek in our world?
• Olivia Cooke: You.

I've always noticed the resemblance between Fiona and Alicent too, so I'm happy we're finally talking about it.

Also, the Ser Criston Cole actor would be a great pick for human Shrek if the hypothetical live-action had a sequel, and I'm slowly talking myself into wanting to see this happen. While recent live-action adaptations have made me rethink the idea of adapting animated movies to real life, I think seeing these two House of the Dragon stars lead a Shrek movie sounds like a dream come true.

Until that day comes, I can just pretend they're in an ultra-violent remake when streaming episodes of House of the Dragon with my HBO Max subscription. We haven't seen much of Cole and Alicent together in Season 3 thus far, which makes me appreciate this playful exchange between the two actors even more:

It's such a shame that I've grown to hate both of their characters, but honestly, I'm at a point where I'm not sure anyone battling for the Iron Throne is the right person to lead Westeros. I guess Alicent and her attempt to try and reduce bloodshed was admirable, though she is also largely responsible for why this war started in the first place.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is off to a rocking start, with a major death that's bound to have some big ripple effects. As someone who hasn't read the books, I can't imagine how Rhaenyra is going to react to the news, as well as other major players in this ongoing conflict.

As for what's happening in the world of Shrek, a fifth movie is on the way, and there's even talk of Donkey getting a spinoff. While we haven't heard news of a live-action adaptation, it feels like Dreamworks is investing in the franchise again in a way we haven't seen in a while. That isn't to say it's a lock to happen, but maybe by the time this series wraps, Olivia Cooke will be in talks to star as Fiona!

Until then, new episodes of House of the Dragon are on HBO on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET. I don't expect these dragons to fall in love with a donkey, but I am expecting some monstrous fallout after that wild start to the season.

There are few celebrities quite as popular as Jennifer Lopez, who has had a thriving career as a pop star and actress for decades. In addition to her career, such as JLo's best rom-coms, she's also made countless headlines thanks to her romantic life. And following her divorce from Ben Affleck, there are reportedly some A-listers who are actively pursuing her. I mean, can you blame them?

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in August of 2024, and hasn't been seen romantically linked with anyone else since. The public is curious about what's been going on in her personal life, and an anonymous source allegedly close to JLo spoke to In Touch Weekly about what's seemingly happening behind the scenes. They claimed:

While it was previously reported that JLo is loving being single, this outlet alleges a very different story. The source claims that not only is the "Let's Get Loud" singer hearing from potential suitors, but she's having fun "teasing" folks who are trying to make an impression. I can only imagine how many times men have thrown themselves at Lopez, who is ageless and ripped at 56.

Jennifer Lopez has been preparing to send her twins off to college, so perhaps that'll open the door for her to start dating again. Later in the report about her love life, the same anonymous insider claimed that men are regularly sliding into her DMs. As they were quoted:

Given how long JLo has been an A-lister and sex symbol, I have to assume that she's used to this sort of attention. And smart money says that whenever she does end up dating someone, it's going to essentially break the internet. While no news will be quite as thrilling as when it was confirmed that she and Affleck reunited back in 2021, the public has spent many years invested in her personal life. This is a side effect of megafame, something the Selena actress probably understands better than most celebrities.

Of course, it's possible that this insider isn't actually that close to Jennifer Lopez, and the report about men pursuing her isn't accurate. We'll just have to wait and see if/when she decides to open up to the public about what's happening with her romantic life.

Professionally, JLo continues to stay busy with both new music and movie projects coming down the line. She recently celebrated the release of her new movie Office Romance, streaming on Netflix as part of the 2026 movie release list.

I went to see Supergirl earlier this week, and contrary to what you may have heard from some haters, it’s a fun ride. It’s not exactly The Dark Knight or even Iron Man 1, but it’s a nice time at the movies. It’s got some enjoyable action sequences, a lot of laughs, good performances from likeable co-stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa in particular, and most importantly for this article, a breezy little runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes.

To be clear, I’m not here to advocate that one hour and forty-seven minutes is a scientifically proven perfect runtime for every movie. It’s not. It’s not even the perfect runtime for every superhero movie. What I am here to zealously advocate for, however, is a movie being the right length for its tone, subject matter and the story it’s trying to tell. That’s not something every so-called event film gets, and it’s something DC, in particular, has often struggled with.

The History Of DC Runtimes

Here are the runtimes for every major, non-animated DC release since Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy concluded. Supergirl (1 hour, 47 minutes), Superman (2 hours, 9 minutes), Joker 2 (2 hours, 18 minutes), Aquaman 2 (2 hours, 4 minutes), Blue Beetle (2 hours, 7 minutes), The Flash (2 hours, 24 minutes), Shazam 2 (2 hours, 10 minutes), Black Adam (2 hours, 5 minutes), The Batman (2 hours, 56 minutes), The Suicide Squad (2 hours, 12 minutes), The Snyder Cut (4 hours, 2 minutes), Wonder Woman 1984 (2 hours, 31 minutes), Birds Of Prey (1 hour, 49 minutes), Joker 1 (2 hours, 2 minutes), Shazam 1 (2 hours, 12 minutes) Aquaman 1 (2 hours, 23 minutes), Justice League (2 hours), Wonder Woman (2 hours, 21 minutes), the other Suicide Squad (2 hours, 3 minutes), Batman V Superman (2 hours, 31 minutes) and Man Of Steel (2 hours, 23 minutes).

There are definitely some bangers on the above list. Joker 1 is obviously great. The Batman, Wonder Woman 1 and several others are also strong movies. Quite a few more are pretty solid, but so many others are flat out just not that enjoyable to watch because they drag and get boring. Wonder Woman 1984 has a fun little throwback vibe for a little while, but it does not even come close to sustaining that over more than two and a half hours. I swear Man Of Steel features like ten or fifteen entire minutes of characters being thrown into different buildings. At least a half dozen of these movies are a slog to get through, but they may have been a lot more enjoyable if they cut 20 or 30 minutes out.

It’s wild that only two of the movies on the above list are under two hours. I’m definitely not arguing that Supergirl and Birds Of Prey are the best two films on the list. Birds Of Prey has some issues, and Supergirl is definitely not as good as at least the first three titles I mentioned. That being said, they’re more enjoyable than a lot of the stuff on the list because they get in and they get out. They don’t need more time to stretch out the story; so, they leave the extra bits on the cutting room floor. They were edited with a sense of pace and purpose in mind.

A Movie Should Be As Long As It Needs To Be

Maybe it’s because movie tickets have gotten really expensive. Maybe it’s because there’s more to watch at home via streaming services than ever before. Maybe it’s because our expectations have just collectively changed. Whatever the reason, there’s this prevailing idea right now that only certain movies are worth seeing in theaters, and if we actually go see those in theaters, we better get enough value for our money. The thing is, though, the value that’s most important to everyone is the movie being good or at least fun to watch.

And the thing about good movies is that there’s no inherent correct runtime. Each individual movie should be as long as the movie needs to be, which is sometimes under ninety minutes and sometimes three hours. That might sound stupidly obvious, but a lot of so-called event films, and especially superhero films, get stuck on this idea that they need to be long so they’ll feel epic and important. But not every superhero movie necessarily needs to feel epic. Some of them need to be honest that the stakes just aren’t that high.

For every assemble-the-team-style narrative like in Avengers 1 or creatively artsy and well-made prestige piece like Batman Begins, there are a half dozen that just want to provide a nice escape. They’re just trying to tell a relatively basic story, hit us with a couple of big action moments, offer a few laughs and send us on our way. Those movies in particular need to have a runtime that’s proportional to their momentum. If they can maintain the energy, excitement and laughs for two hours, then they should be two hours. If they start running out of steam after an hour and a half, then they should trim the fat.

I’ve probably been to the movies close to a thousand times in my life, and I’ve never watched a bad movie and thought, well, at least it was really long, so I got my money’s worth. Has anyone ever thought that in the history of going to the movies? The point of watching a movie is to be entertained, and everyone on Earth and Krypton would rather watch good content for an hour and forty-five minutes than bad content for two and a half hours. Shoutout to Supergirl for remembering that.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been popular for nearly two decades now and is showing no signs of slowing down. New content is constantly being released in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription, although folks are particularly invested in upcoming Marvel movies. There are countless rumors about what Kevin Feige has up his sleeve for the future, and there's one about Scarlet Witch's role in the Mutant Saga that I'm really hoping turns out to be legit.

Moviegoers who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that certain characters are fan favorites, with Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff being one of the most popular. Fans have been waiting for her return since Doctor Strange 2's ending, and a new rumor from scooper MTTSH claims the following:

While this is just a rumor that we should take with a grain of salt, I'm so hoping that this report ends up being true. It's been too long since Wanda has been seen in the MCU, and I would love to see her have a major role in the forthcoming Mutant Saga. And since the X-Men are (obviously) expected to be a major presence in that Phase, it would make sense for Kevin Feige to bring back the Scarlet Witch in a significant role. We'll just have to wait and see if there's any validity to this claim.

This is just one of many rumors about Scarlet Witch swirling around online, in large part due to the character's popularity. Fans are holding out hope that she will appear in the next Avengers movie, despite not being included in the Doomsday cast list. For her part, Elizabeth Olsen has denied having a role, although fans don't necessarily believe in her. In fact, there were reports that Wanda might be Doctor Doom's bride in the mysterious blockbuster.

While the OG stars of the X-Men movies will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, a new group of actors are expected to star in Jake Schreier's developing X-Men movie. Bringing in Wanda seems like a logical choice, and Elizabeth Olsen has expressed interest in adapting the House of M storyline from the comics, so maybe that's what's coming together. Either way, I need more of the Scarlet Witch in the MCU.

The next Marvel movie hitting theaters is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully, we get news about Elizabeth Olsen's future in the shared universe sooner rather than later.

As the second theatrical feature stemming from studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl has as much riding on its success as any other upcoming DCU movies. A daunting responsibility that hasn’t been helped by alleged box office projections skewing lower than originally expected. Screenwriter Ana Noguiera knows a thing or two about flipped expectations, as she’d originally penned a script for Sasha Calle’s DCEU heroine before being tapped for the Milly Alcock-led project, and it’s a switch that she says helped inform the new film.

Though she’s likely legally barred from revealing any key details from her original Supergirl-centric storyline, Noguiera told EW that essentially nothing that she started with is in the 2026 movie release, but that didn’t devalue any of the efforts made. Specifically, she says having already spent so much time learning the ins and outs of the character’s superpowers was a boon for her second time at bat. (Not that kind of bat.) In her words:

At this point, Ana Noguiera brings up one of the most classic comic book questions of all time, and then answers it with a brilliant slice of comic book logic that James Gunn has also used when answering fan questions.

Fans of comic books and superheroes love to dig in and discuss (or pedantically argue) the peaks and limitations of Superman's powers, and the extreme circumstances that he may or may not be able to handle. But Noguiera amusingly makes it clear that there isn't a static and unmoving ceiling at which point Clark's powers run out, and there's no official power ranking number to give him.

Superman's overall power is limited only by any given creative team's imagination, and can be as widespread or as honed-in as writers want to make a story as strong as it can be. That's how he can fly so fast around the planet he turns time back in one instance without ever necessarily doubling back on that ability, unless another scribe sees it as fitting.

So if you ever happen upon an argument amongst comic fans about whether or not Batman could ever beat Superman, you can probably win that argument by stating "It all depends on who's writing the story," before clacking your heels together and spinning around a lightpost. Everyone will thank you, and no one will make fun of you.

Maybe you can find one of those conversations happening in theaters before or after Supergirl screenings. The movie has garnered all kinds of reactions from critics, as well as from those who attended early screenings, so it's anybody's guess at this point how many people will actually be watching in theaters and IMAX this weekend.

Supergirl will drunkenly sashay her way into theaters on Friday, June 26, but those wanting to get reacquainted with Krypto can do so by watching James Gunn’s Superman via HBO Max subscription.

The Jackass franchise has been around for over a quarter of a century, which is unimaginable when you think of all the punishment that Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and the rest of their gang have inflicted on themselves. Either way, one final round is hitting the 2026 movie calendar in Jackass: Best and Last, bringing more nudity and stunts to the big screen. It sounds like there’s something more, though, because reviews are out and critics are describing the fifth and final movie in a way I’d never have expected.

“Poignant” is not a term I’d associate with the Jackass franchise, but with its stars now in their 50s, there’s a higher price to pay for some of the stunts they’ve pulled, and Jackass: Best and Last seems to know it, according to the critics. Johnny Knoxville, for instance, can’t get hit in the head anymore after the “catastrophic” bull injury we witnessed in the last movie. David Ehrlich of IndieWire gives the swan song a B, writing that this greatest hits album sprinkled with new stunts “cements the franchise as a vital piece of American history.” He says:

Todd Gilchrist of The Wrap poetically writes that, “Of all of the things to be tugged at in Jackass: Best and Last, the one that fans may least expect is their heartstrings." The movie combines new stunts with classic favorites, and even Johnny Knoxville gets choked up at the emotion of ending this chapter. Gilchrist’s review of Jackass: Best and Last reads:

Guy Lodge of Variety says while this final outing is “oddly poignant,” it would be a mistake to expect anything too sentimental from this group. Jackass 5 relives lots of the franchise’s best moments of humiliation and pain, with new bits that the critic says can almost stand side-by-side with the classics. In Lodge’s words:

Hannah Strong of Little White Lies writes that she enjoyed the new footage of Johnny Knoxville’s bull stunt and other behind-the-scenes footage, because it gives insight into how far the gang was willing to go for the show. The interviews, as well, highlight how important the friendships are to ensure Jackass remains funnier than mean. More of that would have been welcome, but Strong has no real complaints about this final outing:

The use of archival footage allows Bam Margera to be included in Jackass: Best and Last, as well as Ryan Dunn, who died in a car crash in 2011. I certainly didn’t expect the end of Jackass to be described as emotional — or “poignant” — especially after seeing in the previews what new stunts await.

Jackass: Best and Last hits theaters Friday, June 26, and if you want to pre-game this final ride, you can stream the first four movies and Jackass spinoffs (except for Viva La Bam) with a Paramount+ subscription.

With Spider-Man: Brand New Day coming out on July 31st, we’re getting a fourth Tom Holland (and Zendaya) Spider-Man movie, and cool. I’m looking forward to it. However, do you know what gets me down? The fact that we never got that fourth Tobey Maguire Spider-Man flick.

Because, honestly, a fourth Sam Raimi Spider-Man movie has always been a dream of mine. Yes, I do love how Raimi came back to Marvel and brought his horror sensibilities to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but his Spider-Man movies (most notably Spider-Man 2) were the first time that I really thought Hollywood nailed comic book flicks.

So, even though I’m cool with a fourth Tom Holland Spidey movie, here’s why I still wish we got that fourth Tobey Maguire Spider-Man film.

I Liked Spider-Man 3, But It Was Kind Of A Mess

A lot of people really love Tom Holland’s third Spider-Man movie, No Way Home, and I’m one of them. I especially loved seeing my favorite cinematic Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield, return, as well as Tobey Maguire. However, one might argue that No Way Home was a bit overstuffed, and really shouldn’t have been a multiverse movie at all. Because in a lot of ways, there was a bit too much going on in that film.

Well, speaking of “too much going on,” I think the king of that is 2007’s Spider-Man 3, which had so many subplots going on that it really did feel like being trapped in a web. We had Peter and MJ’s relationship falling apart. We had a new villain in Sandman. We had Topher Grace being Peter’s rival, Eddie Brock, who eventually became Venom. We had Bryce Dallas Howard as Peter’s new love interest, Gwen Stacy. We had James Franco becoming the New Goblin. I mean, it was all just TOO FREAKING MUCH!

And, honestly, it wasn’t a great film to end the trilogy on. Because, yeah, while I love a great trilogy just as much as the next person, I genuinely feel like a middling third movie can taint the other two films. For example, take The Dark Knight Rises. I know some people love that movie, but besides it being one of the weaker Christopher Nolan movies (if you ask me), I also just think it brings down the other two movies, which were both bangers. And I think the same goes for Spider-Man 3, which I don’t even hate.

Because that’s the thing. I DON’T detest Spider-Man 3 as so many people do. However, it’s such a mess that I think it brings down the other two films when viewed as a whole. So, I think a fourth movie could have fixed that problem, especially given what the fourth movie might have been…

What We Know About What Spider-Man 4 Could Have Been Sounds Pretty Cool

Am I the only one who wanted a fourth Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movie? No, of course not, as there are plenty of fans who want this as well. That said, do I want a NEW version of Spider-Man 4? No, not really. Because this article isn’t about the future, or about getting Raimi back in the saddle to direct another Spider-Man movie. No. This is more of a “what-if” scenario, as in, What-if we got that fourth Spider-Man movie back in 2011? How cool would that have been?

Well, according to ScreenRant, the fourth, cancelled Spider-Man movie might have featured John Malkovich as Vulture (We’d later see Michael Keaton fill that role in Spider-Man: Homecoming), and Black Cat might have also been in the film, possibly played by Anne Hathaway, who would later go on to play Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, so apparently, she was always destined to be a cat person. Cooler still though, was that Bruce Campbell might have been in the movie as Mysterio (Who Jake Gyllenhaal would later play in Spider-Man: Far From Home).

There is also speculation that Dr. Curt Connors, who was played by Dylan Baker in Maguire’s Spider-Man films, might have actually finally transformed into The Lizard. And, do you know what this sounds like to me? It sounds like the beginning of the Sinister Six! Now, I know The Sinister Six was supposed to get their own movie in The Amazing Spider-Man universe, but that was ultimately scrapped, which I’m not particularly mad at since I genuinely detest The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (I’ll actually get to those movies in a second).

A movie with then-unseen characters like Vulture, The Lizard, and Mysterio vs. a seasoned Spider-Man? How could you NOT have wanted to see that?

I Kind Of Like The Amazing Spider-Man Films, But I Also Kind Of Wish They Never Existed

As I said earlier, Andrew Garfield is my favorite Spider-Man, but I’m sorry, The Amazing Spider-Man 1 and 2 are quite possibly the worst Spider-Man flicks ever made. I mean, the first one wasn’t terrible. In fact, I actually kind of dig it. But that second TASM is arguably the worst in the entire franchise (though some may say Spider-Man 3 edges that out).

That’s another reason why I wish a fourth Tobey Maguire movie got released. It would have meant that we likely never would have gotten a reboot of the franchise, and thus, no TASM movies at all. Would this be a bad thing? Well, in a sense, yes, since it means that we never would have gotten my favorite Peter Parker/Spider-Man in Andrew Garfield. However, it also means that we never would have gotten THAT version of The Lizard, or THAT version of Electro.

It also means that we wouldn’t have gotten Gwen Stacy’s death mishandled so poorly. It also means that we wouldn’t have gotten Spider-Man: No Way Home, as there wouldn’t have been multiversal Spider-Men to pull from, which is probably just best saved for the Miles Morales Spider-Man movies anyway.

Honestly, in a lot of ways, it’s actually kind of hard to imagine the ripple effect that a fourth Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movie might have had if it had ever been made. For example, would we still be getting Tobey Maguire Spider-Man movies to this very day? It makes one wonder…

I Love Tom Holland, But Similar To Hugh Jackman Being The Only Wolverine, I Wish Maguire Was The Only Spider-Man

…and it leads me to this conclusion: If we had gotten that fourth Spider-Man movie, then Tobey Maguire might still be the only actor to have played the webhead in the live-action films. You might think this is absurd, since the powers that be would definitely want a younger Peter Parker eventually, but just look at Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. There has only been one live-action version of the character (Let’s ignore Deadpool & Wolverine’s variants for a moment), and that would be cool if there was only one live-action Spider-Man, too.

Because while I do like Tom Holland in the role, I’d much prefer it if we only had one live-action Spider-Man, similar to Wolverine. I love how Maguire is an older Spider-Man, since that’s my favorite version of the character, and I think his getting older could be a good plot point, rather than him repeatedly being brought back to high school age.

Aside from everything I’ve already mentioned, I think this is the biggest reason why I wish there had been a fourth (successful!) Spider-Man movie with Tobey Maguire, and it’s because I’d love to only see him underneath the mask. But alas, we'll never know.

What do you think, though? Do you wish there was only ONE live-action Spider-Man actor, and a fourth movie with him in it? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

With the news of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's cancellation dominating the first half of the 2026 TV schedule, some might've forgotten it still has another season on the way. Season 2 will air sometime in 2027 for those with a Paramount+ subscription, and while we wait on that, star Robert Picardo shared a hopeful wish for the series' future.

Picardo was recently doing some post-production work on Season 2, and hyped up anyone waiting on these episodes when they drop. While it's bittersweet that there are only so many episodes left, I'm in my feels to hear how proud he is of them. Check out his message he posted on X alongside a BTS image:

When CinemaBlend talked to Robert Picardo back in 2025, asking if he believed Paramount+'s merger with Skydance would impact Starfleet Academy, he felt positive that it wouldn't. Now, as another merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is imminent, and the franchise's future looks more uncertain than ever, I can't help but be bummed out that he seems less sure in his latest comments.

On the flip side, I'm happy that he feels proud of the work he and the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy put in on Season 2, and hopes it will impact the future of the franchise going forward. At a time when no active Trek shows are in development, I think it's important for fans and stars to stay clear about what they want when it comes to any potential return.

It's a question many will have to figure out following Starfleet Academy's cancellation, which promised a lot of original stories and new developments in the Star Trek universe. Unfortunately, some fans preferred sticking to the past, with Picard Season 3 and Strange New Worlds seeing some of the best viewership numbers of this new era.

It's clear nostalgia resonates with a large number of Star Trek fans, but we've also heard Paramount fears the fandom is dying. The franchise is stuck between a rock and a hard place, in which it needs a show that will serve as an entry point for new fans, but will also be embraced by the existing fandom.

If the answers for how to solve this problem were simple, I don't think Paramount would've let one of its most-revered franchises get in this position. Unfortunately, it's in a jam, and while we're seeing plans for Trek to go back to theaters, we're left twiddling our thumbs and wondering what's next on the television side.

Until then, we still have Star Trek left to enjoy over on Paramount+. As mentioned, Starfleet Academy will likely return in 2027, and I can't wait to see how the final season plays out.

It feels like it’s been ages since we’ve seen Tom Holland swooping across the big screen in Spider-Man garb, but that drought will thankfully end when the reality-upending Brand New Day hits theaters this year. There’s still a lot we don’t know, such as the key antagonist, and the actor is struggling not to spill the beans.While waiting on the upcoming Marvel movie, Amazon’s Prime Day deals are here to give fans a less costly chance to catch up on the webslinger’s MCU journey so far.

That’s not all, of course, with quite a few other Spider-Man deals also on the table for fans like me who will never turn away from physical media as the ultimate way to experience most things. So sneak some money out of Aunt May’s pocketbook — you’ll pay her back, honest! — and dig into these Spidey-sensible deals.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man Movie Deals

• Spider-Man: Homecoming - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital: Buy it for $10.99 and save 60% (Reg. price $30.99)
• Spider-Man: Far from Home - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital: Buy it for $14.99 and save 52% (Reg. price: $30.99)
• Spider-Man: No Way Home - 4K + Blu-ray + Digital: Buy it for $18.64 and save 47% (Reg. price: $34.99)

Tom Holland is already the Spider-Man actor who's appeared in the most movies as that superhero, and Brand New Day will make him the first to lead four different films under the mask. Not that it was an easy road to get to that movie's timeline. Relive all of current-day Peter Parker's ups and downs in the first three movies. If the three-release collection isn't your bag, the standalone deals above for the 4K releases are not part of Mysterio's illusions.

The Tobey Maguire And Andrew Garfield Spider-Man Movie Deals

• Spider-Man (2002) / Spider-Man 2 (2004) / Spider-Man 3 (2007) - Blu-ray: Buy it now for $26.99 and save 27% (Reg. price: $36.99)
• Amazing Spider-Man, The / Amazing Spider-Man 2 - 4K + Digital: Buy it now for $28.04 and save 44% (Reg. price $49.99)

Okay so technically, Marc Webb's pair of Spidey movies are the only ones that somehow aren't part of the the Prime Day sale, but the deal noted above is hard to pass up regardless of why the discount exists.

Other Spider-Man Movie Deals And More

Below are more Spider-Man Prime Day deals that aren't just for the live-action movies, with more focus put on animated projects and comic books.

• Spectacular Spider-Man: The Complete Animated Series DVD (2008-2009): Buy it now for $22.49 and save 38% (Reg. price: $35.99)
• Ultimate Spider-Man Vol 1. by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto: Buy it now for $11.91 and save 40% (Reg. price $19.99)
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If you happen to need a magnificent television to watch all those movies on, this Prime Day TV deal is everything, though you might have to sell a ton of photos to J. Jonah Jameson to afford it.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 30, 2026.

Spoilers for Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Season 2 finale (both the animated and live-action versions) are ahead! You can stream both shows with a Netflix subscription.

I’ve rewatched Avatar: The Last Airbender countless times, and every time I get to the end of Season 2, I am left with one burning question: Why did Zuko turn against Iroh and the Avatar? Literally, I’ve been pondering this since I was about 9 years old. So, I obviously had to ask Dallas Liu, who plays Zuko in the live-action adaptation, this question as the new version of the beloved animated show premiered on Netflix’s 2026 schedule.

At the end of Season 2, both in live-action and animation, Zuko makes a choice to fight alongside his sister Azula. They take on Aang and his team, and the season ends with the Avatar wounded and Iroh arrested. Considering the prince’s deep bond with his uncle and the heart-to-heart he had with Katara before all this, I’m always disappointed when he makes the choice to go with his sister instead. So, I wanted an explanation about why he did it. When I asked Liu about this, he joked:

While Liu was joking here, it really is one of Zuko’s main reasons for choosing to go with his sister.

Before he makes the choice in the live-action show, Azula shows a rare moment of emotion, as she apologizes for what happened to their mom and tells him that she would have wanted them to stay together and support each other. In the end, Azula said that Zuko could go home if he wanted to (which happens in the animated show, too), and he decides to go with the Fire Nation despite everything he’s been through.

Dallas Liu explained all this to me, too, while diving into the conversations Zuko had with Katara about their similar trauma and Azula about their mom. Explaining why his sister’s words had a bigger impact than Katara’s, the star of the live-action adaptation that just dropped on the 2026 TV schedule said:

He makes a valid point. While Azula is objectively evil, she and Zuko share the same trauma, and they get each other in ways no one else can. So, when she shows that vulnerability and says that he can come home, that hits really hard. Hammering that point home, Liu told me:

At this point, Zuko has been exiled for a very long time. He’s also changed a lot for the better, and that’s in great part because of Iroh. So, it’s really hard to see him go back to his old ways, and choose the Fire Nation, Azula and Ozai over his uncle and what’s right.

However, I also see why he did it. Despite how mean they are, the Fire Nation’s leaders are Zuko’s family. Of course, he’d still want them in his life. Plus, after being away from his home for so long, I get why he’d want to go back.

Also, this all plays into why Zuko’s character arc is so great. He’s flawed, and he has a rich history with the Fire Nation that makes his choices incredibly difficult and complex. If you’ve seen the animated series (which you can stream on Netflix or with a Paramount+ subscription), you know where this is headed next. And I cannot wait to see how Dallas Liu plays out Zuko’s return to the Fire Nation and what follows.

However, for now, I’ll be thinking about the choice he made at the end of Season 2, and I’ll be grateful that I finally have an answer to the question I’ve always had about why he decided to go with Azula.

James Van Der Beek died at the age of 48 back in February after battling cancer for over two years, but he is set to appear on the 2026 TV schedule because he has a role in the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. So, now that we're approaching the show's premiere, the late actor was sweetly honored by Elle’s showrunner, Caroline Dries, at the premiere this week, and man, it’s got me emotional.

Van Der Beek, who’s the most beloved for his role on Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, went back to the 1990s (Elle is set in 1995) to play a mayoral candidate named Dean Wilson. Here’s how the Elle showrunner paid tribute to the actor while on stage during the premiere:

It sounds like Van Der Beek was an absolute ray of sunshine on set despite his health struggles. I’m so happy Caroline Dries took the time to share her experience with the actor while Elle was in production last year. It’s further proof that the world lost a wonderful man who really seemed to soak up every last moment of his life before he lost his battle with cancer. It’s so touching that she took the time to celebrate his good character and affirm his legacy.

James Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023, which wasn't made public until November 2024. While living with the serious disease, the actor didn't stop working. He appeared on Season 13 of The Masked Singer, a couple episodes of Overcompensating and the thriller film The Gates. Elle’s release marks the last role he worked on before his death. He also left behind six children whom he shares with wife Kimberly Brook.

Elle follows 16-year-old Elle Woods before her stint at Harvard. After establishing the perfect life as a high schooler in Los Angeles, her parents throw her a curveball when they decide to move to Seattle, Washington. Suddenly, Elle finds herself as a fish out of water in a place where dark colors, grunge and flannels are all the rage… not hot pink!

The show is produced by the original Elle Woods, Reese Witherspoon, who previously paid tribute to James Van Der Beek, following his death. She called him an “extraordinary, talented man who also showed great kindness and grace in every action”. Everyone truly speaks so highly of him, and it's got me in my feels.

You can see James Van Der Beek in Elle, which will be available with an Amazon Prime subscription on July 1.

Zendaya has had a number of red carpet stunners recently, but given all the 2026 movies she’s in, apparently, she’s just been warming up. Now that the Spider-Man: Brand New Day global press tour is in full swing, she has started to method dress for the latest upcoming Marvel movie, but I think she just stepped out in her best one yet.

I don’t know how she tops this London fit, but she’s been known to outdo herself. Check out this gorgeous backless spiderweb gown she just wore:

Check out that detailing – the dress straight up has spider-web jewels on it, and my jaw is dropped. I'm sure yours will, too, when you see the close-up of the spiderweb back that Zendaya posted on her Instagram:

Seriously, I will never get over this back. All the charms are so pretty, and the spider-themed open back is equal parts chic and on-theme.

While it looks like something one might make just for Zendaya for this photo call, it’s actually a vintage 1997 gown from John Galliano's “The Circus” Collection. Now, here's the front:

I’m positively in love with this dress on Zendaya. The pattern, the jewels, the fit – everything! And I continue to be obsessed with how chic her chopped-off hair era is. Her stylist, Law Roach, said this on Instagram when talking about the look:

The style only seems to enhance with each getup. This new fashion moment follows Zendaya wearing a sparkly red and blue two-piece when she stopped in Rome a couple of days ago before changing into another spiderwebbed vintage Giorgio Armani gown from 1990.

Before that, she was wearing so much black on this press tour that fans are worried about “WHO IS DYING” in the new Spidey movie. For example, Zendaya turned up this week in Paris in a simple black Spider-Man T-shirt that Law Roach said he purchased on eBay.

But it hasn't just been black before this week. In Spain, Zendaya went all red with a gown from Ernesto Naranjo, and in Amsterdam she looked “Michael Jackson-coded” with a black top and red shorts from Louis Vuitton.

Her co-star and real-life hubby, Tom Holland, has been in attendance with her, but Zendaya’s fashion is always so eye-catching that sometimes I forget to swoon over the newly married couple. This is one of two 2026 summer movies the pair is in, with the other being Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. I cannot wait to see how Zendaya and Law Roach decide to dress for the Greek epic, already. And surely, the pair of fashion masterminds have something fun cooked up for the Dune: Part 3 press tour as well.

Zendaya once again is playing MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but she’s starting over with Peter Parker / Spider-Man after the events of No Way Home. In the last Spider-Man film, she and everyone else forgot all about Peter Parker. However, one thing I'll never forget is this outfit. Anyway, the movie comes out on July 31, a couple of weeks after The Odyssey’s release on July 17.

I've had Toy Story movies on the brain since seeing Toy Story 5 in theaters last weekend. Naturally, this week's movie quiz had to be focused on the iconic Pixar franchise, which has been going strong for decades.

I should mention that you don't need to have seen Toy Story 5 to do the quiz below. Familiarity with the characters and some quotes and plot tidbits from the first four Toy Story movies is all that's required if you want to solve all of the clues in the quiz.

Tom Cruise has spent decades convincing audiences that he will run faster, hang higher, fly harder and generally treat gravity like a studio note he is choosing to ignore. But his next movie, the 2026 calendar release Digger, looks like a very different kind of swing. And now J.J. Abrams has made me even more curious about what he is cooking.

Abrams, who directed Cruise in the third Mission: Impossible film entry, shared his reaction on X after seeing only part of Digger. He was responding to the actor’s own post about the film, which included a career-spanning video celebrating his 46 years in movies before teasing his next big-screen role. Abrams wrote:

That is the kind of quote that immediately makes my ears perk up. Celebrity praise for projects can sometimes seem like polite Hollywood confetti, but this one feels more significant because of who it is coming from. Abrams knows the American Made lead as both a collaborator and a filmmaker. He has seen the Top Gun franchise star up close, and even he seems struck by whatever Digger is doing.

The phrase that really jumps out is “bold and wild next step.” At this stage in his career, that means something. His recent public image has been built around impossible stunts and franchise spectacle. When people think of modern Tom Cruise, they often think of Mission: Impossible, fighter jets, motorcycles, cliffs and that very specific movie-star intensity that suggests he might personally fight the concept of insurance if it got in his way. But at 63 years old, how much longer can he keep putting himself through that kind of stunt danger? Or stunt torture, depending on how you look at it.

Digger does not sound like another straightforward new action movie vehicle for Cruise to get lost running around in. The movie comes from Alejandro G. Iñárritu, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind Birdman and The Revenant, and early descriptions have framed it as a strange, satirical black comedy. The Jack Reacher performer reportedly plays Digger Rockwell, an over-the-top oil tycoon connected to a global catastrophe who tries to present himself as humanity’s unlikely savior.

That is already a pretty juicy setup, but the early footage has made the role sound even stranger. We recently got a glimpse of Cruise in character, and it's pretty clear we are about to get something loud, physical and possibly unhinged in a way that calls back to his beloved Tropic Thunder role without necessarily repeating it.

Frankly, I want more of that Tom Cruise. The action-star version is still great. I will happily watch him sprint through another airport, desert, alley or burning train until the sun finally taps out. But there is something especially exciting about watching a performer with that much control and precision step into a role that sounds messy on purpose.

Abrams has only had a taste of Digger, but his reaction makes the October 2 release feel much more intriguing. If Cruise really is about to blow our collective mind, I would like to be there when the fuse hits the dynamite.

Over the course of Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s relationship, we’ve seen the makeup mogul consistently by the actor’s side, supporting him at awards shows and even sneaking into movie premieres to maintain a low profile. Well, it seems this partnership is a two-way street, because as Jenner launched her new Meta eyewear designs, Chalamet was there in a “cute” — albeit incognito — way.

Kylie Jenner held an event to debut three different styles she designed for Meta sunglasses with smart technology. While Jenner and her shades were naturally the stars of the show, fans couldn’t help but spot a figure lurking in the background, with one fan posting video and screenshots on X (Twitter).

A Vogue editor was able to confirm that the ballcap-clad, hoodie-wearing entity was, in fact, Timothée Chalamet, with the above-mentioned X user commenting on how endearing it is to see the Marty Supreme star supporting Kylie Jenner:

Several others had thoughts about the Marty Supreme star’s perceived attempts to not steal the spotlight from his girlfriend, with other comments including:

• The husband lurks 🤣 wow thats poetry – Yapcity34
• With hoodie and hat? That’s definitely him 😭😂 – eitakyliie
• It’s definitely him😂 what’s even his problem with that hoodie – peakoko1
• He probably doesn't want to draw attention to himself; this is Kylie's moment. – tabala77586

Just like Kylie Jenner sported multiple little black dresses at awards shows over the past couple of years — showing her support for Timothée Chalamet while trying to make sure the focus stayed on him and his work — the actor’s hoodie and ballcap make it look like he’s attempting to blend into the background.

Whether he was successful in his perceived endeavor is arguable, but it is pretty sweet to see the effort, and that he’s keeping his eye on her the whole time!

It’s easy to see why he might not be able to pull his focus away. Kylie Jenner sported a neutral-toned Gucci dress from 1999 at the event. The vintage piece featured a halter top with a rosette at the top, and she paired it with open-toed Gucci heels that, according to Page Six, retail for $1,250.

As far as jewelry, she kept it simple, sporting only earrings, so I guess we can assume the rumors that a Knicks championship might inspire Timothée Chalamet to propose were false.

That’s not altogether surprising, but these two can’t seem to escape rumors of a Chalamet-Jenner engagement this year (it’s either that or gossip about an impending breakup).

Three years is a good amount of time to be together, and sure, we often see celebrity relationships go one way or the other by this point. However, Timothée Chalamet’s presence at Kylie Jenner’s Meta event would indicate the couple is doing just fine as they are. Chalamet may have even recovered from the “wear and tear” he suffered after the New York Knicks’ NBA championship.

You can see more of Kylie Jenner and the entire Kardashian-Jenner family on The Kardashians, which can be streamed with a Hulu subscription. Keep an eye on the 2026 TV calendar for news regarding a Season 8 premiere date.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for 90 Day: The Last Resort. Watch the season with an HBO Max subscription, and read at your own risk!

90 Day: The Last Resort Season 3's fallout continues on social media, with Shekinah Güven being the latest to speak out about the couples therapy spinoff. A couple of months after hinting that their marriage may be ending, Shekinah is now taking aim at the TLC series and suggesting it only exacerbated her issues with Sarper.

Shekinah sounded off on 90 Day: The Last Resort on her Instagram Stories, as the spinoff continues to air on the 2026 TV schedule. Amidst rumors that she and Sarper are on the road to divorce thanks to his joining dating sites while traveling on the road for his stand-up comedy, she's now pointing a finger at their latest reality stint.

How Shekinah Thinks 90 Day: The Last Resort Negatively Impacted Her Marriage

Shekinah's latest gripe against 90 Day: The Last Resort came while watching an episode, which showed Sarper standing with Paola Mayfield, who had her own grievances about the show, next to a poster of the female reproductive system. Shekinah began a rant about the show and talked about how she was respectful during filming, but her husband wasn't:

It sounds like Shekinah wasn't comfortable with Sarper taking part in the games, which might've caused some tension between them when the cameras weren't rolling. So far, 90 Day: The Last Resort portrays them as the most stable couple at the retreat, though she's pushing back against that narrative. In fact, Shekinah said she and Sarper were on the "verge of divorce," and blamed the show for making things worse:

Assuming there were conversations had in advance, I can understand why Shekinah would be upset. At the same time, it's not like any of this is new to 90 Day: The Last Resort.

Shekinah Took Shots At Paola Mayfield

Whether it was due to a comment made by a fan or someone else, Shekinah took a shot at Paola as well. She claimed she wasn't jealous of her co-star, but then dropped a pretty rough insult as well:

The comment felt a bit unnecessary, especially since Paola didn't choose to be paired up with Sarper. Also, by all accounts, she and Russ are doing fine in their marriage, so there's nothing to suggest she has anything to do with what went down on 90 Day: The Last Resort.

All this to say, I can't imagine actively pursuing a divorce, all whilst watching the end of your marriage play out on reality television. It's understandable if Shekinah feels any type of way about 90 Day: The Last Resort, especially if she was led to believe it would heal her relationship rather than cause more problems. Couples therapy doesn't work for everyone, and let's be real, this spinoff has been questionable from the start.

90 Day: The Last Resort continues on TLC on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. ET. There's so much drama happening off-camera regarding this spinoff, so be sure to stick with us as we look for more updates on the cast.

2009's Jennifer's Body has gone from a box office flop to a cult classic in the decade and change since it hit theaters, and is one of actress Megan Fox's most iconic roles. While the marketing misdirected audiences, the horror comedy (which is streaming with a Peacock subscription) has aged super well. And the actress recently gave some Jennifer vibes while talking about being a bi icon. Let's break it all down.

Jennifer's Body is a movie folks love to revisit, thanks to its funny dialogue, thrilling kills, and unique tone. It also helped to make Megan Fox an LGBTQ+ icon, and during an interview with InStyle Magazine, she opened up about the feedback she's gotten from queer folks over the years. In her words:

How sweet is that? Clearly Fox loves hearing from LGBTQ+ fans, and knowing that she had even a small part in people's coming out journey. Leading the Jennifer's Body cast is at least part of the reason why, especially thanks to her iconic make out session with Amanda Seyfried in the movie. Plus, lots of queer moviegoers have a particular love for the horror genre as a whole.

The fact that Megan Fox was doing this interview while holding a lighter was particularly noteworthy, given how she famously burned her tongue with one during Jennifer's Body. Later in the same clip she spoke about her favorite title she's been given from LGBTQ+ fans. In her words:

I mean, what's not to love? Fox identifies as bisexual herself, so this moniker must feel particularly significant. She's also played queer characters before, so I'd say she definitely qualifies as a bisexual icon. You can see the clip of her explaining this below:

Was anyone else waiting for her to burn her tongue in the middle of this clip? Just me? Sorry, but I just can't get Jennifer's Body out of my head. And that's what makes it such a cult classic.

Jennifer's Body is streaming now on Peacock. Megan Fox's recent credits include Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Overcompensating, and we'll have to see what comes next for the 40 year-old actress.

DC Studios just announced three new upcoming TV shows set to hit streaming in the near-ish future, and while the whole lineup sounds interesting, one title immediately made fans lose their minds. Mine included.

The news came out of the World’s Finest Animation: DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Showcase at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where DC Studios co-chairman and co-CEO Peter Safran and Warner Bros. Animation president Sam Register helped lay out what is coming next for DC animation. Among the biggest reveals: Joker: Laugh Riot, Absolute Batman and a new untitled Krypto series are all on the way.

DC later shared the trio of logos on Instagram, which, honestly, makes for a pretty great visual summary of the announcement. Check out the post below:

Joker getting a series is not exactly shocking, since the Clown Prince of Crime has remained popular across comics, DC movies, TV and games for decades. Krypto getting an animated show also makes sense, especially with James Gunn’s Superman era putting the super-dog back in the conversation with the first chapter of his new DCEU. The super pooch was a standout in last year's Superman and is slated to appear in the 2026 calendar release, Supergirl. But Absolute Batman? That is the one that made me sit up.

I Am All-In On An Absolute Batman TV Show

For anyone who has not been following the comics, Absolute Batman is part of DC’s fairly new "Absolute" line, which reimagines major heroes with fresh mythology and altered foundations. This is not the traditional Bruce Wayne most casual fans know. It is not simply another version of the billionaire detective with a Batcave, a butler and enough money to turn trauma into a full-time urban warfare brand.

The official description puts it pretty bluntly: “No manor, no money... all Batman.” The animated series will reimagine the Dark Knight as a working-class hero fighting impossible odds, wealth, corruption and some seriously terrifying foes. Scott Snyder, who writes the comic, will serve as executive producer and showrunner, while artist Nick Dragotta is attached as a producer.

That is a major reason this feels like such a big deal. Absolute Batman is not some forgotten elseworlds idea pulled out of a longbox. It is new, hot and already a monster on the comics side. According to the press release, the series has sold more than 6 million copies, Absolute Batman #1 has reached an 11th printing, and all Absolute titles, including Absolute Batman, rank among the top 10 best-selling comics of 2025.

Fans React to DC's Announcement

Fans seemed just as thrown and excited by the announcement as I was. Some of the best reactions included:

• bengalgram: “🔥🔥🔥🙌”
• Batman: “The clown? Really?”
• jef_seg: “have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?”
• biggyxay123__: “someone’s upset their arch Nemesis is getting a tv show😎”
• supergirl: “That’s my good boy 😎”
• superman: “Found the dog!!”
• blake_koala: “Bro!!! Absolute Batman animated series😭”
• martycipher: “ABSOLUTE BATMAN⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️”
• official_supernerd: “I NEED THE ENTIRE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE IN ANIMATED FORM 🗣️”
• ramen.noodles.22: “Oh these look pretty ni- ABSOLUTE BATMAN????”
• eljoscarlos: “The Absolute Batman series must maintain its gruesome comic nature 👀🦇”
• btartist98: “Wonder Woman deserves an animated series 😭”

That Wonder Woman point is fair. Batman fans have had plenty of animated projects over the years, from classic Bruce Timm series to current shows like Batwheels and Batman: Caped Crusader. A proper Wonder Woman animated series still feels overdue.

Still, the Absolute Batman excitement is hard to ignore. The big question now is how closely the animated series will stick to the comic's tone. A watered-down version would miss a lot of what makes this Bruce feel different in the first place. If DC is going to adapt Absolute Batman, the series needs to lean into the size, grit and street-level rage that helped make the comic stand out.

That is why animation could be such an interesting fit. It can exaggerate this Batman’s size, movement, brutality and Gotham’s atmosphere in ways live action might struggle to make look natural. If DC really leans into the comic’s intensity, this could be the rare Batman page-to-screen adaptation that actually gives longtime fans something new.

The Annecy showcase also touched on other DC animated fare, including Mister Miracle, My Adventures with Green Lantern, Starfire, Creature Commandos and Batman: Caped Crusader. So this was not just a three-title announcement. It was a wider look at how aggressively DC and Warner Bros. Animation are building out that side of the universe.

Joker: Laugh Riot also sounds like a major swing. The adult-targeted anime series follows Joker after Batman’s apparent death, as he sets out to track down whoever robbed him of his greatest obsession, which is exactly the kind of chaotic premise that could either be incredible or completely unhinged in the best way. A Krypto kids’ series sounds charming too, with Superman’s dog teaming up with a group of misfit wannabe criminals and, somehow, accidentally steering them toward doing the right thing. But Absolute Batman is the one I cannot stop thinking about.

There are currently no release dates or networks set for the new series. But once they arrive, fans will likely need an HBO Max subscription to watch them, since they are Warner Bros. properties and that's where new DC animation tends to land.

While Dutton Ranch’s renewal didn’t come as a surprise, it’s still incredibly thrilling to know that we’re going to get more of this great Yellowstone show. To prove that point, some of the cast reacted to the Season 2 news, and it’s very obvious that they’re more than ready to get back in the saddle.

In celebration of Dutton Ranch being picked up for a new season, an epic video was posted on the show’s Instagram account. This was the clip multiple members of the cast used to react to this news, too. Take a look:

Now, let’s start with Finn Little’s reaction. Alongside Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser returning as Beth and Rip, Little came back to the Yellowstone universe to play their adopted son, Carter. They’re the only three members of the Dutton Ranch cast reprising their roles from the flagship series, and they’ve been doing a great job at keeping this family’s story going. So, it makes sense that Little is very excited to ride with his on-screen family again, as he wrote on Instagram:

That’s such a sweet reaction, and I love that he thanked the fans for watching, too. However, we aren’t done watching yet, because there are more episodes of Dutton Ranch that will air on the 2026 TV schedule. So, make sure you keep watching with a Paramount+ subscription.

This grateful and enthusiastic attitude was clear in Natalie Alyn Lind’s post, too. She plays Oreana Jackson, Carter’s love interest and a member of the family that runs the Ten Petal Ranch. Re-posting the renewal announcement on IG, the actress wrote:

She also posted a video on her Instagram Story reacting to the news. Her excitement was palpable as she enthusiastically said:

Considering the viewership record Dutton Ranch broke and the swift renewal of Marshals, its fellow Yellowstone spinoff that airs on CBS, a Season 2 felt obvious. However, in today’s landscape, you never really know what’s going to happen with a show until an official announcement is made.

So, now the cast can officially celebrate and look forward to what’s coming down the road. That’s for sure what Juan Pablo Raba, who plays Joaquin, is doing, as he wrote on Instagram:

Here we go, indeed! Personally, I cannot wait to see how this story continues. I think Joaquin’s family and his role in it are fascinating, and I’m desperate to learn more about him, Rob-Will, Beulah, Oreana and the members of the Jackson family and team that we don’t know about yet. Much like the Duttons, they’re a family doing what they can to keep their ranch alive; however, they’re framed as the antagonists of this show. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how they continue to clash with Rip and Beth.

However, before we get to Season 2, we have to finish Season 1 first. There are two episodes left, and that will determine where the story goes when it returns for another ride. So, be sure to tune in to Dutton Ranch every Friday on Paramount+.

Spoilers ahead for the Season 4 finale of Sullivan’s Crossing, streaming now on The CW app! The new episodes will head to Netflix on June 30th, so if you haven't caught them yet, don't say we didn't warn you.

Sullivan’s Crossing officially wrapped its fourth season on the 2026 TV schedule, and it ended with some pretty big moments. Following the return of Maggie’s (Morgan Kohan) ex-husband Liam (Marcus Rosner), at the end of Season 3, things have been a bit complicated for her and Cal (Chad Michael Murray). However, the two had a major scene in the episode’s final minutes, and I agree with Kohan’s take on why the time is right for it.

Maggie and Cal’s relationship was certainly tested throughout Season 4, especially after she and Liam kissed. It shook things up for the remainder of the season, but Maggie and Cal eventually found their way back to each other.

During Monday’s finale, “Healing Hearts,” we saw Cal giving in and talking to Maggie, who was persistent to get him back. They made up and got back together, and the morning after gave viewers a big shocker when it involved an unexpected proposal. Kohan spoke to Swooon about what happened in the show's final episode this season.

I absolutely love Cal and Maggie, and was heartbroken when Cal initially broke things off, especially since he didn’t know if Maggie was totally committed to him. Seeing the lengths she was going to, which included closing the chapter on Liam, it was clear she truly loved Cal. This piece really made sense to me.

I know the quick proposal may be a bit more divisive, but in all fairness it seems like Cal had been wanting to propose for a while since he had the ring at the ready. As Kohan said, the two have been through a lot together, and this latest obstacle just proved that they are really meant to be. What’s the harm of making things official? At least that's my elevator pitch.

Clearly the show feels the same way, but even Kohan was a bit on the fence at first about the proposal coming so quickly. She said she quickly came around, and is now very satisfied with how it all played out:

So, all you naysayers will need to stop naysaying as we head into Season 5. (Yes, it's renewed.) It's going to be interesting to see how Maggie and Cal navigate this next chapter of their lives. Liam’s gone, and of course, this next season won’t be without obstacles. But the show is better when the two are together rather than apart. Now we can move on to that potential fostering story with Tracy (Emerson MacNeil), whose brother Ben (Colby Frost) is in jail after accidentally putting her in danger.

There is no telling what else will be in store for Season 5, but the drama and romance won’t be going anywhere. For now, fans will have to watch the series for free on The CW app or you can hang tight, as it will be available with a Netflix subscription soon. Considering the show's streaming success, it's probable Sullivan's Crossing will once again shoot to the top!

Tom Holland and Zendaya have spent years being one of those celebrity couples fans cannot stop watching, partly because they are so good at keeping the actual personal stuff personal. They will pose on a red carpet, talk about upcoming Spider-Man projects and laugh through press questions, but the little private details usually stay tucked away. Which is probably why one quick name drop from Holland just sent fans into full swoon mode. Seriously, cue the awws, because Spider-Man just called his partner by her nickname and it's going viral.

During the Rome premiere for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Holland was caught on video calling Zendaya “Maree,” her middle name. The moment occurred while the two were on the red carpet, and you can see it for yourself in CapitalBuzz's Instagram post below. He was not making a big romantic declaration. He was just trying to get her attention, and the name he used gave fans a tiny glimpse of how he talks to her when the cameras are not the point.

It is honestly one of the most adorable things I have seen in some time. The Uncharted star interrupts her red carpet answer, asking:

Zendaya doesn’t look phased and doesn’t miss a beat. She turns and answers:

To most of the world, the actress is just Zendaya. One name, instantly recognizable, no last name required. But to Holland, at least in that moment, she was Maree, and that feels like a much more personal window into their relationship than any glossy answer on a press tour.

There is also a fun bit of history there. The Euphoria breakout was born Zendaya Coleman, but she has long gone by her first name professionally. In a 2016 Allure interview, she explained the decision in very “her” fashion, saying she thought it was cool, “like Cher or Prince.” It was a clean, confident move, and it clearly worked. Nearly a decade later, she is one of the rare performers whose first name alone does all the work.

That makes Holland calling her Maree even sweeter. Honestly, I get why people are melting over it. My grandparents had something very similar. My grandfather would call my grandmother by her middle name, and I always found it endearing. As a kid, it felt like hearing a tiny piece of their marriage that belonged only to them. What could be more adorable than a window into their relationship?

The “Maree” moment feels like one of those details couples collect over time. The timing also gives the clip a little extra charge. The pair are back together on the Spider-Man: Brand New Day press tour, promoting the franchise that first put them in each other’s orbit. Fans have watched them grow from Spider-Man: Homecoming co-stars into one of Hollywood’s most closely followed couples, all while Peter Parker and MJ’s relationship story has gone through its own emotional meat grinder.

After No Way Home, Peter is living in a world where everyone has forgotten him, including MJ. That means the new movie is walking into some pretty heavy emotional territory. So naturally fans are going to grab onto any warm real-life moment between Holland and Zendaya that they can get.

Brand New Day swings onto the 2026 movie calendar on July 31. But, while you wait, you can revisit the couple's adorable Spidey love connection in all three installments of the Home trilogy, streaming with a Disney+ subscription.

It seems like every Amazon Prime Day, in addition to looking out for streaming deals, I’ve got my eye on a TV. I have yet to pull the trigger on a new TV, mostly because I’ve been hoping to get a deal on a 55” OLED Samsung. There’s a specific reason I want a Samsung: it’s one of the few brands I can use with my Philips Hue lights without any additional hardware. If you aren’t familiar with how Philips Hue lights can make movie watching even cooler, check it out.

The Light Spills Out Past The Screen

At this point, I’ve replaced 100% of the light bulbs in my house with smart bulbs from Philips Hue. It’s a project that started a decade ago, and as bulbs have burned out, I’ve replaced them. I could talk for hours about how much I love my lighting setup for practical reasons. I love setting different moods with my lights and the ease with which I can set up timers on every light in my house. I also love how much fun I have with the setup.

One of the most fun things I’ve added is the Sync Box, which connects to lights behind my TV and, as the name suggests, syncs with what I’m watching. It means that the light from a movie spills out from behind the TV onto the wall. It also connects to the other lights in my family room, creating a truly immersive experience. I especially love watching MCU movies with it. Is this necessary? Of course not, but I really do love it, and I recommend it to anyone thinking about getting Philips Hue lights. The only drawback is that the box is kind of tricky to set up, but Samsung and Philips have a solution.

Samsung TVs Are Now Compatible With Philips Hue

In 2022, Philips and Samsung announced that new Samsung TVs would have hue capability built in. That means you don’t need the Sync Box anymore. You just need the basic Hue setup and lights, and you can sync them with your TV, sans extra box. My sister recently renovated her basement and bought a Hue-compatible Samsung, and I absolutely love it. That has me once again shopping for TVs. If I’m going to invest in one, I want to make it an OLED.

That makes this Prime Day deal on the Samsung S90H, a 55” OLED, tempting. I mean, really tempting. It’s still not exactly “cheap,” but it’s $400 less than normal. OLEDs have really been out of my price range since they were introduced, and while this is still more than I would like to pay for TV, I feel like I’m in one of those classic situations. It’s not the price I want, but it’s not totally out of the ballpark either. As summer heats up on the 2026 TV schedule, I really think it might be time to buy.