The franchise has evolved into a shared universe of eight movies, includingThe Nunfranchise and theAnnabellefilm trilogy. The ninth installment,The Conjuring:Last Rites,is due for release on September 5. Were very early in the process, have very preliminary visual effects, but its already through the roof. Sowhile this is last of what we call phase one, we are hopeful that we can make more. The duo confronts mysterious entities in this chilling installment, adding to the legacy of the supernatural series....

The fact that everymember of the Fellowshipcontributed value to the mission is proof that destiny was at work here. Thecharacters ofThe Lord of the Ringsarrived at Rivendell for their own purposes. Legolas came with the message that Gollum had escaped Mirkwood. Boromir traveled to Rivendell after having a prophetic dream, while Gimli arrived to seek Elrond’s council. Still,his actions in Gondor trickled down to assist Frodo. After Boromir’s death, Pippin dedicated himself to Denethor, the Steward of Gondor....

One of the events that’s been affected by this timeline inconsistency is theGreat Purge of Mandalore. The importance of this event that nearly wiped out all Mandalorians, however, goes far beyond the screen. What’s going on there?" As a result, Mandalorians nearly went extinct. This, however, didn’t remain the case for long. Now, it makes even less sense that the Mandalorians weren’t a part of the original trilogy. Custom Image by Simone Ashmoore...

While episode 12 is no exception, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t contain any flaws. Tim, Lucy, and Celina’s takedown of the purge activity in the office building is a highlight. Perhaps some (or a lot of) scenes inThe Rookieepisodeare unbelievable, but they are still entertaining. Not everything has to drive the plot forward. So, he sticks him with Nolan. Ultimately,Connor learns a lot from Nolanand handles himself well during the purge....

In a report fromDeadline, it has been confirmed that theanimated shows have all been renewed for four seasons. This would take them through 2028-29. Each season will consist of 15 episodes, a decrease from the traditional 22 episodes per season. However,The Simpsons, Family GuyandBobs Burgershave already dropped below that number in recent years. How and when these shows will end remains unknown. This series first premiered in 1989 and has been a staple of Fox’s programming schedule ever since!...

It taking 14 years (and counting) to resolve it is something else. But withThe Winds of Wintertaking so longcomes the benefit of George R.R. Martin ensuring he gets it right. And those differences should continue into how he’s resurrected as well. Jon Snow’s post-resurrection story in Game of Thrones was lacking, but it’s something George R.R. Martin should fix in The Winds of Winter. Could Shireen Baratheon Be Sacrificed To Resurrect Jon Snow?...

Related Warning: Contains spoilers forHellverine #5! The beast will be Akihiros next challenge, creating a new take on the classic Wolverine vs Hulk match-up. Hellverine#5is available now from Marvel Comics!

It’s still painful to see the endings of certain films knowing that such an opportunity would never come. EnterIndependence Day: Resurgence, a sequel to the original alien invasion movie released exactly 20 years later. Independence Day: Resurgencefollowed its climax with some kind of interstellar broadcast being unleashed across the galaxy. However, abysmal critical reviews ensured that this future would never come to pass. The film ends with John Carter finding a way back to Mars once again, promising future adventures....

Related Custom Image by Debanjana Chowdhury This incredibleMinecraftreplica of theStar Warsplanet Coruscant will truly blow your mind. Coruscant is one of the most important planets inStar Warsmovies and TV shows. This absolutely astonishing video, posted byGrazzyon YouTube, showcases a massive recreation of Coruscant in Minecraft. The franchise has changed that somewhat in recent years. However, even that was rather brief. The sheer amount of time, concentration, knowledge, and dedication this must have taken is enormous....

Thunderbolts Marvel Studios unveils a new set ofThunderbolts*posters that showcase every member of theMCUanti-hero team. The MCU’s Thunderbolts team is composed of former villains and established anti-heroes. AsThunderbolts*' May 2 2025 release dateapproaches, promotional material may provide more subtle hints. OnX,Marvel Studiosshares six newThunderbolts*character posters. Source:Marvel Studios Cast Upcoming MCU Movies Custom image by Nicolas Ayala

However, I have hints for whoever needs them at whatever stage of the puzzle you are in. One of my favorite games from the NYT is thedailyLetter Boxedpuzzle. It is challenging, but I enjoy the semi-meditative nature of it. That’s why I got this category second instead of first. REGISTER can mean many different things, and in other circumstances, I might well put it with FOLDER. I do love a good Palm TREE though....

Related Legendary comic artist Todd McFarlane offers his own contender for theDCU’sBatmaninThe Brave and the Bold. David Corenswet will likely become the face of the whole DCU as soon asJames Gunn’sSupermanhits theaters in July 2025. However, key DCU characters like Wonder Woman, the Flash, and Aquaman are yet to be cast. Batman’s DCU actor, in particular, is the subject of wild speculation. I’m not great at Hollywood names, but there’s an actor I like....

Since their last collaboration, Nolan has directed two completed movies. This list includes Hardy, Best Actor winner Cillian Murphy, and French actor Marion Cotillard. Christopher Nolan is one of the most acclaimed, distinctive filmmakers of his generation. Here’s our ranking of his films from worst to best. With their shared penchant for moneymaker movies,HardyandNolanwould be a great duo to team up again. Discover the latest news and filmography for Tom Hardy, known for Inception and Mad Max: Fury Road....