True Detective Season 3 Eyeing Directors; Mahershala Ali Confirmed

Against all odds, after the utter clusterfuck that wasTrue DetectiveSeason 2, the third installment of HBO’s anthological crime series is shaping up to be pretty damn exciting. At theTelevision Critics Associationpress tour, HBO’s president of programmingCasey Bloysoffered some updated on the progress of the third season, and it’s going well. Bloys confirmedMoonlightandLuke CagestarMahershala Aliwill star in the third season and said he has read “five great scripts” so far though he declined to provide any details on the approach....

July 18, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Melissa King

Wait, Venom, Green Goblin, and Hawkeye Were Part of The Thunderbolts?

Thunderbolts*isn’t like any other film Marvel Studios has put out, mainly becauseits entire cast is full of antiheroes or straight-up villains. The film will bring together Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), her adoptive father Alexei, the Red Guardian (David Harbour), Eva Starr (Hannah John-Kamen), the intangible assassin known as the Ghost; Antonia Dreykov (Olga Kurylenko), aka the Taskmaster, John Walker (Wyatt Russell), who is struggling with his fall from grace as Captain America, and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), formerly known as the Winter Soldier....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 941 words · Glenn Hill

What’s New In Xcode 16.3

Apple’s recent update to Xcode brings some exciting changes for developers. Xcode 16.3 adds several productivity features that make the development process smoother and more efficient.Developers can now test GameKit leaderboards and achievements locally, which is a significant improvement for game developers who previously had to deploy their apps to test these features. The latest version builds on the foundation laid by Xcode 16, which introduced improvements to code completion, diagnostics, and Xcode Previews....

July 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1623 words · Allison Ho

Why Hollywood Shouldn't Abandon Movie Trilogies for Universes

Once upon a time, the movie trilogy was the gold standard. While sequels were viewed with suspicion, the potential for greater box office success proved irresistible, and great sequels likeThe Godfather Part IIandThe Empire Strikes Backgave the hope that quality could be maintained or even surpassed with a follow-up film. There was sort of an unwritten rule that you went out after three—a beginning, middle, and end chapter to complete a series....

July 18, 2025 · 5 min · 936 words · Nicholas Gray

"People Are Going to See Me Being Fierce": Kelli Ferrell on What to Expect in 'RHOA' Season 16

IfThe Real Housewives of AtlantanewbieKelli Ferrellcould be summed up in three words, they would be fierce, fashion and food! The mother andAtlanta-based restaurateuris one of three new baddies joining the infamousreality showcast. Kelli, self-proclaimed BarbieBrit Eadyand Angela Oakley, wife of former NBA starCharles Oakleywill joinPorsha Williams,Shamea Morton Mwangi,Drew Sidoraand friends of the show,Kenya MooreandCynthia Bailey,on Season 16 of the popular franchise. After back-to-back disappointing seasons,RHOAexecutives gave in to fans' demands for a reboot and new blood....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Brooke Brown

'Better Call Saul' Recap: What To Remember Before Starting Season 6

It’s been two years since the Season 5 finale ofBetter Call Saulwas broadcast in April 2020. The production was delayed due to the COVID outbreak andBob Odenkirk’sheart attack scare, from which he had to recuperate. On July 13, 2025, the sixth and final season of theBreaking BadspinoffBetter Call Saulpremiered on AMC. Better Call Saul’s last season will be broken into two sub-seasons like its predecessor. The second half will begin in July, after a two-month hiatus from the end of the first batch of episodes in May....

July 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1502 words · Ashley Kennedy

'Braxton Family Values': The Downfall of Tamar Braxton

As the breakout star of her family’s reality series on We TV,Tamar Braxtonproved early on that she was more than just the baby sister ofToni Braxton, the wife of a popular music executive, and a background singer whose first album flopped. By Season 3, she had a record deal signed with her husband and a spinoff series,Tamar & Vince. But as the show progressed, her brass and unsolicited advice dished toward her sisters began to agitate viewers....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1036 words · David Davis

'The Creator' Images: Go Inside Gareth Edwards' AI War

Gareth Edwards, the director behindStar WarsprequelRogue One, as well as Legendary Pictures 2014Godzillareboot, returns with his latest effort,The Creator, the story of a post-apocalyptic future where humankind is at war with the forces ofartifical intelligence. Based upon a screenplay co-written by he andChris Weitz, the director is taking a step back from pre-established franchises to return to his roots with original material, after first gaining widespread recognition for his 2010 independent filmMonsters....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · William King DVM

10 Comedy Sequels Better Than the Original, According to Reddit

Movie franchises come and go, but there are a handful of sequels that surpass their predecessors. It’s rare for a follow-up film to pack the same punch as the first movie. Comedy is one genre where sequels sometimes outdo the first films. The writers and actors manage to come back sharper and funnier. A conversation unfolded over atr/movieswhere a user asked if there were any comedy sequels better than the original....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · James Bishop

10 Greatest Horror Miniseries of All Time, According to Letterboxd

We all love a goodhorrormovie that makes us so scared that we want to sleep with the lights on. The best horror movies of our time, such asThe Exorcist, do this with peak perfection, and areforever immortalized in the hearts of horror fans worldwide. That love, sadly, doesn’t always extend to theTVside of horror, which isn’t as fondly remembered as its movie counterpart. However,there are some horror miniseries that are definitely worth your time, and thanks toLetterboxd, we’re going to help you schedule your horror miniseries binge by ranking the best to check out....

July 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1643 words · Jacob Perez

10 Strongest 'Naruto' Characters Without a Kekkei Genkai, Ranked

Narutois one of the most recognizable and popularanimeever, drawing fans from all over the world to experience the imaginative ninja world. Battle shounen, likeNaruto, always focuses on fights andaction, as it is the primary source of attention. This produces an interest in power levels and power scaling from the fan base, but the introduction of Kekkei Genkai makes it harder to judge who is strongest. Kekkei Genkai are DNA anomalies that produce unique powers; most of the strongest characters have one....

July 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1528 words · Angela Stephens

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ostara Festival Update Review: Spring Is Here

If you’ve long been waiting for the countryside inAssassin’s Creed Valhallato get a much needed sprucing up, you’re going to want to check out the latest free update, which ushers in Ostara Season. The new content brings your homestead of Ravensthorpe into bloom thanks to the seasonal event, the Ostara Festival. This celebration of all things vernal, Spring with a capital S, adds some fun and frivolity to the often bloody and ruthless Ubisoft game....

July 17, 2025 · 4 min · 729 words · Dawn Mathews

Batman vs Superman: New Trailer Reveals Superhero Brawl

After that intense (and intensely received) clip, Warner Bros. has unveiled the full new trailer for directorZack Snyder’s highly anticipatedBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film picks up after the events ofMan of Steel, asHenry Cavill’s Superman finds himself dealing with the repercussions of his collateral damage-heavy fight with General Zod and a world on edge.Ben Affleck’s Batman, meanwhile, comes out of the shadows to defend his city against this alien presence....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Natasha Pham