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All the Spooky Details We Loved at Epic Universe’s Darkmoor

Universal Studios Orlando's Epic Universe is now open, and its horrors are loose in the Dark Universe.

By Sabina Graves Published May 23, 2025

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A Brief Guide to the Rani, the Diva Time Lady Villainess of ‘Doctor Who’

The latest returning villain in 'Doctor Who' has a short history, but one that's made her an icon to fans.

By James Whitbrook Published May 23, 2025

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Everything You Need to Know About Epic Universe

Epic Universe is finally open—here's what to expect and some key tips ahead of your visit to Universal's lavish new park.

By Sabina Graves Published May 23, 2025

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Ncuti Gatwa Is a Barbie, Again

He's re-ken-erated.

By James Whitbrook Published May 23, 2025

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Updates From ‘The Toxic Avenger’, ‘Rick and Morty’, and More

Plus, get a look at the trailer for Netflix's new animated movie, 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 23, 2025

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Alex Garland Will Write and Direct A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Live-Action Movie

The popular fantasy RPG has long been rumored to be getting a big-screen adaptation—and now we know who's behind it.

By Justin Carter Published May 22, 2025

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Rian Johnson Would Be the Happiest Person If He Gets to Go Back to ‘Star Wars’

And so would we. The 'Poker Face' creator talks leaving 'Star Wars' for murder mysteries.

By Germain Lussier Published May 22, 2025

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A Movie Star Endures Hollywood’s Dystopian Embrace of AI in This Near-Future Short Story

'Through the Machine' by P.A. Cornell evokes a 'Black Mirror' show-biz nightmare come to life.

Lightspeed Magazine Published May 22, 2025

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Tony Gilroy Knowingly Went Against Canon for K-2SO’s Origin in ‘Andor’

The show creator proves that when it comes to 'Star Wars,' TV and movies rule all.

By Germain Lussier Published May 22, 2025

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‘Marvel Rivals’ Is Making Ultron a Lean, Mean, Healing Machine

The Age of Ultron? No, the age of aggro support.

By James Whitbrook Published May 22, 2025

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‘The Last of Us’ Is Afraid of Ambiguity

I don't need to know what Neil Druckmann thinks about the ending of 'The Last of Us' any more.

By Isaiah Colbert Published May 22, 2025

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The Cute Mascot of Epic Universe Brings Vibes, but Not Much Else

Celestial Park, the connecting hub of Universal's new park, doesn't have any splashy franchise theming, but it does have an adorable bear.

By Sabina Graves Published May 22, 2025

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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Had to Plan Character Deaths Very Strategically

Ann Dowd's Aunt Lydia is a key character in Hulu's upcoming sequel series 'The Testaments,' so her survival was assured.

By Cheryl Eddy Published May 22, 2025

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The Creator of ‘Squid Game’ Wants the Games to Get Even Worse In the Final Season

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says Player 456 will encounter intense games that will 'bring out the bottom parts of human nature.'

By Isaiah Colbert Published May 22, 2025

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‘Casper’ Is Weirder and Darker Than You Remember

The Amblin family classic turns 30 this week, and it’s aged in some interesting ways.

By Cheryl Eddy Published May 22, 2025

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Adds Even More Stars to the Hunger Games

Plus, Legendary's 'Street Fighter' movie isn't down for the count just yet.

James Whitbrook and Gordon Jackson Published May 22, 2025

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Epic Universe’s Best Ride Might Just Come From the Dark Universe

Make your creature feature dreams come true at Epic Universe with 'Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.'

By Sabina Graves Published May 21, 2025

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Russell T Davies Reveals Why Now Was the Time for ‘Doctor Who’ to Resurrect the Rani

Apparently if you become the 'Doctor Who' fan who cried Rani often enough, you are eventually rewarded.

By James Whitbrook Published May 21, 2025

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Disney Is Already Pondering a ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Sequel

The remake of the animated film hits theaters May 23 and is tracking to be a box-office triumph.

By Cheryl Eddy Published May 21, 2025

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They Just Gave Kleya a Goddamn Gun

Sometimes a blaster is just a blaster, but often in 'Star Wars,' it says something about its wielder.

By James Whitbrook Published May 21, 2025

15 Questions We Still Have About ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

All the Spooky Details We Loved at Epic Universe’s Darkmoor

A Brief Guide to the Rani, the Diva Time Lady Villainess of ‘Doctor Who’

Everything You Need to Know About Epic Universe

Ncuti Gatwa Is a Barbie, Again

Updates From ‘The Toxic Avenger’, ‘Rick and Morty’, and More

Alex Garland Will Write and Direct A24’s ‘Elden Ring’ Live-Action Movie

Rian Johnson Would Be the Happiest Person If He Gets to Go Back to ‘Star Wars’

A Movie Star Endures Hollywood’s Dystopian Embrace of AI in This Near-Future Short Story

Tony Gilroy Knowingly Went Against Canon for K-2SO’s Origin in ‘Andor’

‘Marvel Rivals’ Is Making Ultron a Lean, Mean, Healing Machine

‘The Last of Us’ Is Afraid of Ambiguity

The Cute Mascot of Epic Universe Brings Vibes, but Not Much Else

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Had to Plan Character Deaths Very Strategically

The Creator of ‘Squid Game’ Wants the Games to Get Even Worse In the Final Season

‘Casper’ Is Weirder and Darker Than You Remember

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Adds Even More Stars to the Hunger Games

Epic Universe’s Best Ride Might Just Come From the Dark Universe

Russell T Davies Reveals Why Now Was the Time for ‘Doctor Who’ to Resurrect the Rani

Disney Is Already Pondering a ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Sequel

They Just Gave Kleya a Goddamn Gun