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Series creator Gene Roddenberry was going to remake his hit show for the small screen in Star Trek: Phase II, but the studio canceled it for a movie. Ten years after Star Trek was unceremoniously canceled by NBC, The Motion Picture hit the box office. It was a hit financially, but audiences, critics and even the cast felt the film wasn't the universe at its best. However, the hunt for a Star Trek movie was long and fraught, with the studio giving up and going back to television. Star Trek: The Motion Picture was born from the ashes of a pilot episode for the Phase II series that would've brought the Enterprise back to the small screen. Paramount long wanted to launch its own broadcast network, which it eventually did with its failed United Paramount Network. Still, like Enterprise tried to do, the studio wanted its most profitable franchise to anchor its programming. Thus, series creator Gene Roddenberry was brought in to create Star Trek: Phase II. Other attempts to make a mov...

Comedy horror cinephiles will be surprised to discover Zom 100 is a gateway anime series they will love. For anime fans, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is already a crowd-pleaser. Among the Summer 2023 anime season, this horror comedy is the third most popular series according to My Anime List, but even outside the anime community, this series has the potential to grab the attention of non-anime fans. Anime isn't everyone’s cup of tea, it's a completely separate sub-culture that not everyone may understand or appreciate. Zom 100, however, has fewer anime stereotypes and more substance that takes full advantage of the comedy horror genre, which already has a huge following on its own. With similarities to two iconic comedy horror films – Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead – and its own brilliantly devised plot, there are many reasons why Zom 100 is the gateway anime for fans of comedy horror, especially movie lovers. Zom 100's Plot, Explained The popular anime Zom 100 is not...

Adam Sandler's latest Netflix comedy, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, has set a new record for the actor on Rotten Tomatoes. Adam Sandler's latest comedy, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, has resulted in a new milestone for the actor. With the latest Netflix release, Sandler has earned his most acclaimed film according to review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes. The coming-of-age comedy has achieved an impressive "Certified Fresh" status on the site, with an impressive 96% approval rating based on the verdicts of 56 critics, as of writing this article. It's a new record-high for the actor, whose Netflix releases have drawn varied scores in years past. The film has left behind the actor's previous year's acclaimed basketball drama Hustle, which held a commendable 93% rating. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is an adaptation of Fiona Rosenbloom's novel of the same name, originally published in 2005. With 56 critics having weighe...

Immortal Thor just introduced two new gods older than Asgard itself, and they could change the landscape of the entire Marvel Universe. In more than 70 years on the comic book page, Thor Odinson has gone up against some of the biggest, most powerful threats of all time. From reality hopping despots to power hungry costumed criminals, it seems as if there is no brand of villain that Thor hasn't come into conflict with. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean he has taken on everything the Marvel Universe has to offer, and if he isn't careful, the Utgard gods might just be the last he ever sees. As an army of Frost Giants march their way across the fields of Aesir in the pages of Immortal Thor #1 (by Al Ewing, Martín Cóccolo, Matthew Wilson, and VC's Joe Sabino), the titular hero makes aa fast entrance to put a stop to their attempted invasion. While Thor is ultimately successful, he can't help but take notice of something said by the Frost Giant leader, Skrymir, who claims ...

Jake Gyllenhaal's remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze action cult classic Road House has officially been rated R by the MPAA. The Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake of Amazon Studios' Road House will likely be as bloody and brutal as the original. Per FilmRatings.com, the update of the 1989 cult classic that starred the late Patrick Swayze has officially been rated R "for violence throughout, pervasive language and some nudity." This rating is fitting for the bouncer action flick as it follows the original movie's hard R rating for its over-the-top violence, gratuitous nudity and love scenes between stars Swayze and Kelly Lynch. Additionally, it's director Doug Liman's first R-rated movie since American Made in 2017. Directed by Rowdy Herrington, 1989's Road House was a production of producer Joel Silver (Lethal Weapon, The Matrix) that capitalized on Swayze's popularity following his breakout success in Dirty Dancing. Swayze played James Dalton, a New York ...

Survival mode is one of the Call of Duty franchise's forgotten game modes, but it has the potential to become the series' best feature. The upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III is shaping up to be one of the best games in the franchise's history. The return of fan-favorite features like the red-dot minimap, faster movement, and the ever-popular Zombies mode are bringing the series back to the fast and frantic gunplay of prior titles. Likewise, new innovations like open-world campaign missions and cross-progression systems represent exciting advancements for the Call of Duty formula. However, the new game still seems to be missing one of 2011's Modern Warfare 3's best game modes. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the first mainline entry to include Survival, a multiplayer horde mode where players face off against waves of armed soldiers, attack dogs, and even armored helicopters. Although it never reached the same level of fame as the immensely popular Zombies ...

It's obvious how Naruto and One Piece got their names. But what about Tite Kubo's hit manga series Bleach? Tite Kubo's hit manga series Bleach launched in 2001 in Japan, and it soon became part of Shonen Jump's fabled "big three," along with Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto and Eiichiro Oda's One Piece. Naruto is obviously named after its eponymous character, whereas One Piece is a reference to the legendary treasure belonging to Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King. As such, Bleach has the strangest name of the Big Three, one whose meaning isn't exactly obvious, even today years after the series' ending. Anime titles don't always make sense — that said, there's a reason why the manga is called Bleach. When Bleach's one-shot flopped, manga legend Akira Toriyama sent Tite Kubo a letter of encouragement and inspired him to go forward with publishing Bleach, complete with its odd title. The reason why Kubo insisted on the name Bleach is classic Kub...

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has set a new record for the DC Extended Universe which involves its long-awaited first trailer. A new record for the DC Extended Universe has been set with the long-awaited trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. According to the Direct, the King of the Seven Seas' return to the silver screen now has the shortest window in the DCEU between the release of the first trailer for a movie in the franchise and said movie's theatrical release date, with the former still not having been released for The Lost Kingdom. An earlier record was set by fellow 2023 DC film The Flash, which had 124 days between its first trailer being released on Feb. 12 and the movie itself hitting theaters on June 16. Regarding the actual project itself, returning director James Wan discussed The Lost Kingdom's standalone nature, stating, "Well, Aquaman – even the first film – has always been a very standalone film. That was always our approach: that it kind of lives i...

Gamers can gain early access to The Walking Dead: Betrayal on Steam. Skybound Entertainment has announced exciting news about its latest addition to the The Walking Dead Universe. The Walking Dead: Betrayal will be available to fans sooner than expected. Players can gain early access to the game through Steam starting September 14. Developed in collaboration with Other Ocean Interactive, known for creating the critically acclaimed Project Winter, this third-person game sends players into a world of collaboration and deception, accommodating up to eight players. Players can secure their spot in early access by purchasing the game for $19.99 USD on The Walking Dead: Betrayal Steam page, while also gaining access to The Walking Dead: Betrayal Discord channel to stay in the loop with the game's latest updates. As a thrilling bonus, those who jump on board during the early access phase will receive the Rick Grimes skin at no additional cost. For those curious to experience the game firs...

My Adventures with Superman Season 1 has a big parallel with The CW's Superman & Lois, but there's a dangerous twist that comes into play. Throughout My Adventures with Superman Season 1, fans have been speculating over the identity of the mysterious General hunting the Man of Steel so relentlessly. He's been working with Amanda Waller, directing Task Force X, and making it clear he hates aliens. Avid viewers did speculate he was General Sam Lane -- Lois' father from so many comics, cartoons and TV shows. Episode 9, "Zero Day: Part Two," does confirm he's indeed Sam, who has just reason to go after Superman. Interestingly, while Sam is initially painted as a complete tyrant, the series makes a major U-turn, draping him with the energy of Sam from Superman & Lois. However, there's a darker twist added into this new story that portends massive trouble to come for Clark and the Lanes. My Adventures with Superman Gets Sam Fired My Adventures with S...

The Way of the Drunken Master is the most martial and skirmish-oriented monk subclass in D&D 5e, perfect for anyone who wants to be in the thick of it The Way of the Drunken Master is one of the most straightforward and martial monk subclasses in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition. It doesn't unlock esoteric new Ki abilities or other supernatural gifts. Instead, the Way of the Drunken Master emphasizes physical control and misdirection, with its monks getting mundane and effective combat abilities. D&D 5e's Way of the Drunken Master monks are mobile and unpredictable. They're challenging to slow or bog down in combat and excel at hitting more often than a monk should be able to. Despite its relatively straightforward nature, a Way of the Drunken Master monk build can still be pushed further with the right approach. Way Of The Drunken Master Build Summary Perks Of A Drunken Master Monk Build Like all monks, D&D 5e's Way of the Drunken Master is a skirmishin...

Imani Vellani's new comic book series, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant, is here and she is looking forward to one specific issue. MCU actress and comic book writer, Iman Vellani, revealed which issue of her new series, Ms. Marvel: The New Mutants, she is most excited for fans to read. In an exclusive interview with Nerds of Color, Vellani stated that the third issue of the new miniseries was her favorite. “Kamala has been dealing with a lot of things mentally after being resurrected on Krakoa, so we do spend a lot of time in Kamala’s mind and in her dreamland, and exploring how this whole process of being resurrected, having this new label has affected her psyche. Issue three kind of doesn’t exactly take place in reality, so it’s been really cool to kind of just write whatever I can imagine because the possibilities are endless when you’re dealing with outside of reality,” she explained. MS. MARVEL: THE NEW MUTANT #3 Written by IMAN VELLANI & SABIR PIRZADA Art by CARLOS GÓMEZ and AD...

Jurassic Park III was one of the more divergent entries of the series. But even its earliest versions knew who the most important character was. The Jurassic Park franchise has wowed audiences for decades and showed the wonder and terror that can come from tampering with genetic power. But more than anything, the characters and dinosaurs have pulled audiences in. This was best shown in the original Jurassic Park with its leads, Dr. Grant, Dr. Malcolm and Dr. Sattler, who have all returned, in some capacity, in future installments. But unlike the others, none have ever been as unlucky as Dr. Grant, who spent most of his time as a paleontologist, running from the living versions of the creatures he studied. While it's hard to compare which movie had the more traumatizing events for Dr. Grant, Jurassic Park III had to be high on the list as it took the otherwise passive character and put him in a leadership role. This was something that was even tied into the original draft of Jurassi...

Apple Studios announced the official premiere date for Killers of the Flower Moon, the upcoming Western crime drama from Martin Scorsese. The latest feature-length project from Martin Scorcese, Killers of the Flower Moon, gets closer to its debut as Apple Studios announces the official premiere date for the star-studded Western crime drama. Per Variety, Apple confirmed that Killers of the Flower Moon will hit theaters worldwide on Oct. 20 before landing a streaming debut on Apple TV+ at an undisclosed date. Initially, Killers of the Flower Moon was due for a limited cinematic release. However, Apple scrapped the idea for that release, which would have taken place on Oct. 6. The movie is co-distributed by Apple and Paramount Pictures. Killers of the Flower Moon chronicles the real-life murders of the Osage tribe, a wealthy Native American group, committed by white settlers in 1920s Oklahoma as they sought possession of their oil fields. The mysterious circumstances of the killings trigg...

Walt Disney Studio's VFX crews rock Disney for the second time in a month, outlining unequal treatment in the industry and demanding parity. VFX workers rock Disney for the second time in a month, joining fellow Marvel staff in moving towards unionization. Walt Disney Studios VFX workers are demanding fair pay for all hours worked alongside health and social care, redressing the unequal system that sees already unionized workers get better terms than they do, reports Variety. "The determination of these VFX workers is not just commendable, it’s groundbreaking. Their collective action against the status quo represents a seismic shift in this critical moment in our industry," the IATSE Union President says. "The chorus of voices demanding change is unprecedented, and demonstrates our united movement is not about any one company, but about setting a precedent of dignity, respect, and fairness for all." The vote passed by a supermajority of over 80%. Marvel echoed t...

Concept art created for Ahsoka showcases the overhauled Republic space cruiser which sports a more streamlined aesthetic. Concept art created for Ahsoka showcases the New Republic's overhauled cruisers. Posted to Instagram by artist Benjamin Last, the updated version of the classic Star Wars ships evokes similiar aesthetics to the cruiser used by the Republic during both the Original and Prequel trilogies albeit with some tweaks to the aesthetic. Sporting a more curved exterior and a pronounced bow, the New Republic cruiser has already made an appearance in Ahsoka. "New Republic Cruiser I designed for Star Wars: Ahsoka. Had a blast designing for this show with an amazing team at @lucasfilm . It was incredible seeing the level @ilmvfx took my design to for the final VFX," Last wrote. Set during the events of the Prequel Trilogy and the Sequel Trilogy, Ahsoka follows the titular character, once again played by Rosario Dawson, as she embarks on a journey across the galaxy to...

Eiichiro Oda commends the Netflix adaptation's flawless cast while receiving the manga's iconic 'snail phone' from Inaki Godoy. One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda gave his blessing to Netflix's live-action rendition of his acclaimed manga just before the series' debut on Aug. 31. Oda praised the cast and VFX team in a video shared by the official One Piece Instagram account. Although his face is hidden with an illustration, his voice is transmitted through a snail phone presented as a gift by series star Inaki Godoy. "As a Hollywood production, the action and VFX are great, not to mention the performances by the cast," Oda said. "But above all, I want to call attention to how perfect the Straw Hat cast are. It's like you're watching the Straw Hats in real life, which I'd love for you to savor." Although Oda is known to stay out of the public eye, he wasn't shy about his conditions for bringing his creation to Netflix. Emma Sulliva...

Harley Quinn Season 4 puts its own spin on the Flashpoint storyline, hinting at even more chaotic repercussions to come for Harlivy and their friends. A very divisive concept in the recent annals of DC history has been that of Flashpoint. The comic event depicted Barry Allen going back in time to save his mother from death, hoping to give her a better fate. Little did he know, his actions had a ripple effect on the entire DC timeline, and the dire consequence of that forced him to reset it. Flashpoint is a storyline The CW show The Flash and its DCEU film counterpart starring Ezra Miller all explored. Now, Harley Quinn Season 4 now does its own take on this time-traveling concept. However, it has a much darker spin to it as Harley breaks the rules of space and time to address a personal problem of her own. In the process, it speaks to responsibility and how Harley may not be as cut out for the superhero life as she may have thought. Harley Quinn Season 4 Jumps Harlivy to the Future Har...

A new report claims that Agatha: Coven of Chaos will see The Salem Seven looking for revenge for crimes committed centuries ago. A new report claims Agatha: Coven of Chaos' villains will be looking to exact revenge on their mothers that were killed centuries ago. According to scooper and insider DanielRPK, The Salem Seven, a group of witches that will supposedly go up against Agatha, "are the daughters of the witches from Evanora Harkness' coven seeking revenge for the murder of their mothers." The moment was witnessed in a flashback sequence in WandaVision wherein Evanora's trial of daughter Agatha goes horrible wrong, resulting in the deaths of every member of her coven. At the time of writing, neither Disney nor Marvel Studios has verified the report so a grain of salt is recommended. Details on Agatha: Coven of Chaos are still scarce but the story is expected to serve as a direct sequel to WandaVision. Focusing on the titular witch, who will once again be play...

David Fincher’s new film, The Killer, marks Michael Fassbender’s first return to the big screen since 2019’s X-Men Dark Phoenix. Throughout the 2010s, Michael Fassbender starred in everything from the X-Men franchise, a film adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Assassin’s Creed, and a Steve Jobs biopic. David Fincher’s The Killer will be the actor’s first film since 2019, and the first trailer shows Fassbender in all his ruthless glory. Fassbender last appeared on the big screen in 2019’s X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Since he last portrayed Magneto, the actor has kept busy by driving race cars, currently racing in the European Le Mans Series. Now, with the first trailer being released on Netflix's YouTube, fans can get a taste of his performance in Fincher’s latest film. Based on the French graphic novel of the same name, The Killer follows an assassin who “battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.” Fassbender made his feature film debut in ...

The CW's Arrow pitted Oliver Queen against a number of dangerous villains. Let's rank them to find out who is the Green Arrow's greatest threat. Throughout its eight seasons, Arrow pitted Oliver Queen against several high-profile foes pulled from the pages of DC Comics. While all of these villains posed a serious threat to Team Arrow, it's obvious that some of them didn't live up to the high bar set by the comic book source material. Meanwhile, others far outshone their original counterparts and helped to redefine how comic fans relate to these sinister characters. Then again, expecting TV show characters to surpass their comic book counterparts usually turns out to be an exercise in futility. Both versions are supposed to be different — having a character replicate their personality and backstory in the source material isn't necessarily the best narrative option. Whatever the case, all eight Arrow villains can be ranked from worst to best, based on their respec...

Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi's complex relationship is teased in new images from Saltburn, the second feature from director Emerald Fennell. Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan roles are teased in new images for Saltburn. The sophomore feature from British director Emerald Fennell, Saltburn is a comedy-thriller about the relationship between an Oxford student Oliver (Barry Keoghan) and his aristocratic classmate Felix (Jacob Elordi) who invites him into his oddball estate one summer. Starting Keoghan and Elordi alongside Carey Mulligan, Rosamund Pike, and Richard E. Grant, Saltburn is expected for release on November 24. The images include leading duo Oliver and Felix at Flex’s lavish estate, alongside well-dressed co-stars like Pike, who sports a cocktail in one hand and a befuddled expression across her face. In another Saltburn image, Oliver arrives at the Saltburn estate in a wide shot that reveals the volume of Felix’s estate. Fennell is quoted in the same article as saying ...