Summary Megalopolis, a 40-year passion project by Francis Ford Coppola, struggles to find a distributor despite being complete. Hollywood's focus on franchises makes it hard for original, big-budget films like Megalopolis to succeed. Even if Megalopolis is a top-tier film, it is likely to struggle at the box office due …...Read More

Summary Michael Bay's Transformers: Dark of the Moon recycled footage from his earlier movie, The Island, in a chase scene. Bay has a history of reusing shots from his own films, as seen in Transformers also borrowing from Pearl Harbor. Despite the controversy, Bay's use of recycled footage is largely …...Read More

Summary Secret cameos are confirmed in Star Wars Outlaws, but fan-favorite Boba Fett may be missing from the game. The original story follows scoundrel Kay Vess and her crew planning a massive heist in the galaxy. Players will encounter familiar faces like Jabba the Hutt and Lady Qi'ra in the …...Read More

Summary Historian Roel Konijnendijk assesses the historical inaccuracies in a battle scene from Spartacus. Alterations were made for dramatic effect, like Romans using spears instead of swords and the way Spartacus commands his army. Some creative liberties could also be taken because of gaps in the main character's real-world history. …...Read More

Summary One Piece season 2 will feature more Devil Fruit users, adding complexity and challenges for the live-action adaptation. Season 2 will require special effects to depict weirder powers and creatures, expanding the visual complexity. The show will need to embrace the weirdness of the source material to stand out, …...Read More

Summary Nova's impact on ape culture is so significant that humans are named "Nova" in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Kingdom will show a future where apes have power and humans are enslaved, with a callback to the original 1968 film. The film explores historical interpretation and connection …...Read More

Summary Batman and Superman must face a legion of adorable but dangerous Fifth-Dimensional imps inspired by DC villains with godlike powers. The duo teams up with Fifth-Dimensional residents Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite to battle the Legion of Doom-Mites and prevent a destructive weapon. While facing their toughest challenge yet, Batman and …...Read More

Summary ABC renews The Rookie for season 7 after celebrating 100 episodes with strong ratings. Among other renewed shows, The Rookie joined Grey's Anatomy, 9-1-1, Will Trent, and Abbott Elementary. Not Dead Yet and The Conners are still waiting on their renewal status. The Rookie season 7 has been confirmed …...Read More

Summary Darlene faces the opportunity to become a manager at Mark's college cafeteria in The Conners season 6, episode 8, but it is not guaranteed. Dan takes on a new job teaching DIY home projects for extra cash to pay off the house. The Conners season 6 explores the ongoing …...Read More

Summary Helldivers 2's success highlights the need for a new Starship Troopers movie reboot with bold political satire. Similar to Verhoeven's original, Helldivers 2 cleverly critiques fascism through in-game propaganda and actions. Starship Troopers franchise lost its satirical edge in sequels, but Helldivers 2 offers a blueprint for a fresh …...Read More