https://gamerant.com Guides, reviews, news, and more reading about all your favorite TV shows, films, anime series, and more! Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 Elrond was a crucial part of forming the fellowship in the Lord of the Rings, but he was living on borrowed time even before its nine members set out for Mount Dooom. All Elves eventually make the Great Journey to Valinor, the Land Across the Sea. Some made it immediately, while others made it after setting down roots in Middle Earth and creating long lives for themselves among its many inhabitants. Elrond followed in the footsteps of his parents, Elwing and Eärendil, and experienced great joys and deep sorrows.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/what-happened-elrond-after-lotr/ Star Wars has a hard time expanding its scope. The franchise ostensibly supports a massive open universe of endless possibilities, but it tends to fall back on the same handful of familiar names and faces. Darth Maul provides an interesting example by dying in his first appearance before being brought back to live on forever in external material. His evil gang, the Shadow Collective, brought him into contact with the Mandalorians.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-shadow-collective/ Few characters in Harry Potter boast an arc as fascinating as that of Severus Snape. Introduced in the first Harry Potter movie as Hogwarts' Potions master, he seemed to lack sympathy for his students, especially Harry from the get-go. However, beneath Snape's hard exterior, lay memories of a troubled past, and the enduring guilt of losing the love of his life. His moral ambiguity and complex character development lent him an anti-hero appeal. He could adapt to obstacles, had superior intelligence, and most of all remained loyal to the good cause (Dumbledore's) until the very end.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 23:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-snapes-always-quote-explained/ The Last of Us was renewed for a second season shortly after the first season premiere. While fans can rest assured that a second season will eventually come, it could be the last.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 22:15:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-last-of-us-season-3-plans-disappointing-news/ A fictional kingdom of Men in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, Rohan plays a key role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. A longtime ally of the kingdom of Gondor — the so-called greatest kingdom of Men during the Third Age — Rohan is known for its cavalry, the Rohirrim. In The Two Towers, the second book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, members of the Fellowship spend time in Rohan, though it’s anything but majestic at first.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/what-happened-rohan-after-lotr/ Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon inches closer to its December 2023 release date. As a result, further announcements arrive, divulging details on the Netflix production before the official marketing campaign begins.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 21:07:10 GMT https://gamerant.com/zack-snyder-rebel-moon-theatrical-release-plan/ The action comedy movie Hidden Strike starring Jackie Chan and John Cena may finally be released after being stuck in post-production purgatory. The film was initially titled “Snafu” and green-lit after seeing the popularity and success of Chan-led action movies in China, such as Skiptrace, which earned $131 million in 2016, and Kung Fu Yoga, which earned $256 million in 2017.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:01:33 GMT https://gamerant.com/jackie-chan-john-cena-hidden-strike-trailer/ If there is one thing that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse does well (and it does many things well), it's serving as both a new Spidey story and a celebration of the wallcrawler's vast and varied history. While that can sometimes be to the story's detriment, it's hard not to enjoy a movie that packs in so much stylish action and real emotion among its characters.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 20:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/spiderman-across-spiderverse-2-review/ One of the best teachers at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Professor Minerva McGonagall is introduced at Four, Privet Drive in the first Harry Potter movie - The Sorcerer's Stone. She also greets Harry's batch from atop Hogwarts stairs and informs the lot that the Sorting Ceremony is to begin shortly.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 18:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-professor-mcgonagall-best-insults/ Sydney Sweeney talked about her role as Spider-Woman in Sony's Madame Web movie and what fans can expect from the film. Sweeney, known for her role as Cassie Howard in HBO's Euphoria, was announced as part of the film in March 2022. However, her role was not revealed until very recently.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:12:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/sydney-sweeney-madame-web-spiderwoman-role-confirmed/ Dubbed the greatest realm of Men by the end of the Third Age in Middle-earth, Gondor has a storied past. The kingdom figures prominently into The Return of the King, the final book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and plays a key role in the restoration of Middle-earth following the War of the One Ring.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:01:26 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-what-caused-downfall-of-gondor/ Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have much to be excited about, thanks to several new projects in development. But there's one aspect of the upcoming productions that might rub some people the wrong way. It looks like the voice actors from the original series may not return.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 15:38:39 GMT https://gamerant.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-animated-movie-new-voice-actors/ Marvel Studios is working on a revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, dubbed X-Men ’97, to pick up where the original show left off. The original series ran for 76 episodes across five seasons on the Fox Kids Network, and still holds up today as one of the greatest pieces of X-Men media ever produced. Where the live-action movies struggled to characterize essential mutants like Cyclops and Beast and Gambit, X-Men: The Animated Series had a pitch-perfect take on each iconic superhero. Beau DeMayo, a writer from Moon Knight, The Witcher, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, is spearheading the reboot.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/x-men-97-should-embrace-what-made-original-animated-series-great/ The Harry Potter series has brought joy to people all over the world. It tells the story of a young boy who finds out he is a wizard and must learn the ways of magic to defeat the evil wizard who killed his parents. That evil wizard, Lord Voldemort, disappeared for a while, but he returns to wreak havoc on the magical world.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 06:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-best-voldemort-quotes/ The live-action version of The Little Mermaid has been released in cinemas. While there are a lot of familiar characters and moments in the updated version of the Disney classic, some things have also changed from the original movie, for better and for worse.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/little-mermaid-things-2023-live-action-movie-changes-animated/ With rampant nonsensical fan theories about the MCU’s introduction of Mephisto, the upcoming Ironheart series is gearing up to fall into the same trap as WandaVision. WandaVision was the MCU’s first Disney+ series and it still holds up as one of Marvel Studios’ very best efforts. While it features plenty of familiar comic book action, it’s a wholly unique superhero show. WandaVision is styled as a nostalgic throwback to various eras of sitcom history with a layer of unsettling David Lynchian mystery draped over the whole thing as the cracks in Wanda’s fabricated reality begin to show. Although WandaVision was widely praised by critics, the response to the series wasn’t 100% positive, because many fans set their sights too high. Evan Peters’ inclusion in the role of Quicksilver led to all kinds of fan theories about an X-Men movie crossover. So, when WandaVision didn’t become a springboard into the X-Men reboot and Peters’ supporting role was paid off with a “Bohner” joke, the fans who formulated those theories were bitterly disappointed.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 23:00:28 GMT https://gamerant.com/ironheart-mephisto-fan-theories-falling-into-wandavision-trap/ Beloved actors Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead are now both involved with Star Wars projects, and they've shown that their collaboration in life extends to the fun space wizard franchise.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 22:15:24 GMT https://gamerant.com/ewan-mcgregor-mary-elizabeth-winstead-star-wars-advice/ The Flash director Andy Muschietti revealed if he plans to replace Ezra Miller in a sequel should he be involved. Muschietti's response might surprise fans considering Miller's legal woes.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:52:44 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-flash-ezra-miller-recast-plans-andy-muschietti/ The feud between Warner Bros. and Ray Fisher may be over, but that doesn’t mean the studio has to stop shading the actor who played Cyborg in Zack Snyder's Justice League.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:14:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/ray-fisher-cyborg-shade-warner-bros-max-promo/ It's perfectly natural to be afraid of the dark. From the earliest days of humanity, the night has been long and full of terrors. Predators, enemies, and the general perils of blindness make every evening a potential nightmare. Subsequently, most horror stories take place in the dark. Horror authors who want to subvert expectations can create Daylight Horror to frighten audiences when they least expect it.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/daylight-horror-subgenre/ Though the world of Harry Potter can seem whimsical and magical, it isn't always the type of place that one would want to travel to, even if a person was a really big fan of the series. Magic is fun, and Hogwarts seems like an interesting place to go to school, but there is a lot more going on in the wizarding world than just the light and happy parts of magic. There is also a lot of evil afoot, and there are constant battles to ensure the safety and security of wizardkind. By the time the reader joins Harry in the series, the wizarding world is about to embark on its second giant war, not even that long after the first.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-first-wizarding-war-explained/ A Nightmare on Elm Street's horror icon Robert Englund may have a surprising casting suggestion for future filmmakers looking to fill his blood-soaked, charred shoes as Freddy Krueger: Kevin Bacon.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 19:30:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/robert-englund-kevin-bacon-freddy-krueger-recast-pick/ The 2021 film Malignant is one of the most well-known James Wan horror movies and is also famous for its memorable ending. Madison Lake-Mitchell (Annabelle Wallis) is pregnant and having horrifying visions that are taking over her life. Several other great horror movies came out in 2021, including Saint Maud, Candyman, and Last Night in Soho. The consensus is that while Malignant isn't perfect, it's entertaining and unexpected enough to keep audiences engaged.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/malignant-ending-explained/ There are many memorable parts of the Harry Potter books and film franchise, including the Ministry of Magic. When Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) begins attending Hogwarts, he learns all about the world of wizards and muggles. And he quickly figures out who he can trust and who he has to be wary and suspicious of. It's this tension between good and evil that makes the Harry Potter franchise so beloved and timeless.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-ministry-of-magic-explained/ Nearly 5 years after the release of its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s Into the Spider-Verse, is about to finally hit theaters. And at this point, it should go without saying that the new movie has some very big web-patterned shoes to fill.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/spiderman-spiderverse-2-live-up-original/ Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson hasn't been in the MCU for some time. However, It sounds like the multiverse could strike again shortly and facilitate his potential return.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 15:38:32 GMT https://gamerant.com/clark-gregg-phil-coulson-return-mcu-hint/ Life at Hogwarts is never dull, and this beloved Harry Potter setting is a wonderful and sometimes frightening place. While some students and teachers can't be trusted, this is where Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) learns more about his identity after years of living with the terrible Dursley family. When Harry adjusts to Hogwarts, he learns about the many traditions and spends time in the beautiful dining hall. And as he bonds with Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), he also finds out about the House Cup.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-point-of-house-cup-explained/ If there's one thing Star Wars has never been short on, it's spaceships. The beloved space opera franchise has provided decades worth of iconic space-traveling vehicles, from light freighters like the Millennium Falcon, to titanic battle stations like the Death Star.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 06:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-largest-starships-ranked/ Generally, in a piece of fiction, the final battle will be the moment everything has been building toward. Audiences are used to massive blowouts, visually striking weaponry, and elaborate schemes at the end of every story. However, that which is flashy isn't always smart, and some heroes pick substance over style. The Boring but Practical trope covers those who choose to solve their problems as straightforwardly as possible.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/boring-but-practical-trope/ Rosemary's Baby, a 1968 psychological horror film directed by Roman Polanski, has remained a seminal piece of cinema that continues to intrigue and disturb audiences. The movie tells the story of Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow), a newly-wed young woman who moves into an old apartment building with her husband Guy (John Cassavetes). After they are approached and befriended by the Castevets, an odd couple living nearby, Rosemary begins to suspect of their intentions. As she becomes increasingly paranoid of everyone around her being involved with occultism, she fears for the safety of herself and the baby in her womb.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/rosemarys-baby-ending-explained/ One of the most common motivations in any story is the desire to live forever. In the real world, every wealthy self-described genius has a plan to escape their eventual, inevitable fate. Fantasy stories have races with endless lifespans and magic means of longevity, but science fiction authors work with a more technical solution. Uploading the human brain to a computer is impossible, yet popular.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/brain-uploading-sci-fi/ One of this year’s most highly-anticipated films, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, is finally about to hit theaters everywhere. And as such, there’s no better time to take a look back at its predecessor: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/spiderman-best-moments-from-into-the-spiderverse/ This article contains spoilers for season 4 of Succession.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/succession-finale-did-roys-win/ The 1982 horror movie The Thing has strong direction from John Carpenter and an unforgettable storyline, making it one of the most enduring classic films. It continues to be listed as a fan favorite and still wins high marks from audiences and critics alike. When compared to other movies that came after it, there's no denying that The Thing was an incredibly smart and groundbreaking film that proved what could be done with special effects.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-thing-fans-should-watch-the-last-winter-tense-arctic-horror-movie/ The following contains spoilers for the series finale of BarryHBO's Barry just ended, leaving viewers with an ending that is sure to be divisive among those who've been sticking around since the show's 2018 premiere. But while the fans may have lively debates regarding the finale, what about those involved with the show, like Sarah Goldberg?

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 21:54:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/barry-series-finale-reaction-sarah-goldberg/ Chloe Bennet, who played Daisy Johnson, a.k.a. Quake, in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, spoke about her future in the MCU. Bennet played Daisy Johnson for 7 seasons on Agents of SHIELD, which ended in 2020. Since then there has been much speculation on whether she will return in any future MCU projects.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 21:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/agents-of-shield-chloe-bennet-quake-return-mcu-denial/ The Witcher's future has been questioned because Netflix has built a reputation for canceling shows after a few seasons. So, even with a plan to replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Netflix could have canceled the show after the third season, anyway. According to the show's casting director Sophie Holland, that's not the case.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 20:21:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-witcher-season-5-update-casting-director/ Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the long-awaited sequel to 2018’s animated masterpiece Into the Spider-Verse, is finally about to swing into theaters. As such, there’s no better time to take a deep dive into the source material that inspired the Spider-Verse films.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 20:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/spider-man-best-comics-read-before-across-the-spider-verse/ Warning: This will delve into spoilers from Barry's series finaleAfter the Barry series finale, Henry Winkler reflected on the show's crazy twist that acting teacher Gene Cousineau would be the one to take out the HBO show's titular character Barry Berkman in the show's finale episode.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:02:09 GMT https://gamerant.com/barry-finale-henry-winkler-gene-cousineau-fate-reaction/ The Flash director Andy Muschietti was rumored to be a potential director for the DCU's Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold. When recently asked about his thoughts on James Gunn's Batman movie, Muschietti had a surprisingly coy response.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 17:26:55 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-flash-director-batman-dcu-movie-andy-muschietti-response/ In 2003, two sequels to one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made were released: The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. While The Matrix had an overwhelmingly positive reception, the sequels were polarizing, particularly the third film. The Matrix Revolutions is viewed by many as the weakest film of the series. Many feel that the focus is on grand visual effects and action sequences rather than character development, and thought the conclusion was anticlimactic.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-matrix-revolutions-ending-explained/ Tolkien's endless cast of characters is one of the best and worst elements of the story of Middle-earth. There are enough iconic heroes and villains for everyone to have fifty favorites. On the other hand, most brains can't possibly store the full breadth of so many life stories. Look at Thranduil, a king among the Elves who wasn't important enough to earn a name in his early appearances.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 14:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/thranduil-between-the-hobbit-lord-of-the-rings/ The Star Trek franchise has taken viewers to strange new worlds. Since the first series premiered in 1966, the franchise has introduced some of the best alien species in science fiction history. Star Trek has also introduced some of the most evil aliens and cruelest villains that can be seen on television.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 06:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-best-villain-each-series/ The first rule of Fight Club is not to talk about it, but it’s been 24 years since the film’s original release, so it should be safe to at least talk about the ending. Fight Club aside, the 90s was an interesting time in filmmaking. Donnie Darko, for example, had a demonic rabbit tell its titular star (Jake Gyllenhaal) the world was ending in 28 days. It was an off-the-wall look into how someone might behave (or misbehave) with an apocalypse looming ahead. The film’s surrealist commentary on societal norms, however, took a backseat to what it had to say about mental health issues in young White men at the time.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/fight-club-ending-explained/ The 1997 sci-fi movie Gattaca has an all-star cast that includes Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke and a memorable ending that makes for a very satisfying movie-watching experience. The film stands out because it has sci-fi elements but a love story as well, and this combination makes it incredibly engaging. Audiences and critics alike loved Gattaca. The film has an 82% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and an 87% Audience Score.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/gattaca-ending-explained/ Warner Bros. is raising the stakes for the new era of DCU storytelling, and including iconic team-ups like the League of Supervillains is just what fans need. DC movies have been going strong since the early 1950s but have only stuck with stand-alone iterations of comic-based characters. While the superheroes themselves were well-known, the actors bringing them to the screen often changed from project to project. Then Henry Cavill donned the infamous S on his chest in 2013’s Man of Steel. It marked the beginning of an interconnected universe of DC characters similar to Marvel’s Phase 1 of movies.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 23:00:21 GMT https://gamerant.com/dcu-mirror-marvel-phase-1-league-supervillains/ The Interdimensional Council of Reeds is a fun concept that the Marvel Cinematic Universe can use to set its Fantastic Four franchise apart from the others, expand the MCU’s multiverse, and bring back the previous Reed Richards actors for cameos. But the Council of Ricks parody in Rick and Morty might have already taken the air out of the Council of Reeds’ tires before they could make it to the big screen.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 22:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/mcu-fantastic-four-council-of-reeds-rick-and-morty-council-of-ricks-comparison/ The 2009 sci-fi movie Moon features an incredible performance from Sam Rockwell as Sam Bell, an astronaut who makes a terrifying discovery after being in space for almost three years. While there are countless movies that are set in space, this is definitely one of the most interesting and well-crafted. Unlike more recent releases that can feel cheesy and like a vehicle to show off special effects, Moon tells an honest and sad story about one man who feels more alone with every new fact that he learns. While audiences don't learn a ton about him or his background, he still feels like a fully formed character, which is important.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/moon-ending-explained/ When The Exorcist was released in 1973, it was a groundbreaking and shocking horror movie. But with every passing year, it seems like a handful of exorcism horror films are released, and most of them are lackluster. Instead of telling a fresh story with vibrant characters and a fast-paced plot, these movies tend to all feel the same. This is true of The Pope's Exorcist and Prey For The Devil, movies released in 2023 and 2022 that don't offer much to get excited about.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-popes-exorcist-prey-for-the-devil-exorcism-horror-dead/ Over a decade before he took on one of video games' most iconic antagonists in Sonic the Hedgehog, Jim Carrey starred in what many believe to be his best movie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Despite being lauded as his best movie, he was not the most pleasant person to be around while on the film's set, according to the film's producer Anthony Bergman.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 16:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-jim-carrey-eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-set-hate/ While Daniel Craig is famous for portraying James Bond in several films in the beloved franchise, he also starred in the intriguing 2007 sci-fi horror movie The Invasion. It's a loose remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the 1959 and 1978 movies based on Jack Finney's 1954 novel The Body Snatchers. However, it's possible that not many people have seen it. The Invasion may have starred big names like Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman. But over a decade later, it's hard to say that many people remember it.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-invasion-daniel-craig-forgotten-sci-fi-remake-movie/ The Naruto series is one of the most beloved and most popular anime of all time. The series has spawned three different anime runs, a couple of movies, and a handful of video games. A lot of people fell in love with the series' heart, incredible arcs, and of course, the loveable characters. At the top of the chain of Konoha's ninjas are the Hokages, the most powerful ninja in the village. They are the village's leaders and are often considered to be the most powerful ninjas of the village of their time.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:15:22 GMT https://gamerant.com/naruto-every-hokage-ranked-according-strength/ Ben Affleck's Batman batsuit is redesigned in classic blue and gray thanks to a fan user's reimagining. Although the classic suit design is somewhat reflected in The Flash trailer, the user's redesign is still distinct.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 15:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/ben-affleck-batman-batsuit-classic-blue-gray-style-fan-art/ The Witcher fans have had nearly four months to adjust to the thought of no longer having Henry Cavill around on the Netflix series. While Liam Hemsworth's performances won’t be seen on screen until season 4, a new Deepfake video shows him pulling off a convincing Geralt of Rivia.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 14:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/liam-hemsworth-the-witcher-henry-cavill-deepfake-video/ The very name of a Thestral means being related to the ‘dark’ or ‘gloom’ in archaic English. Combined with the creature’s gaunt and menacing appearance, the winged beast is widely considered as an ill omen in the world of Harry Potter. For centuries, the very sight of Thestrals was considered as bad luck, because of which they were hunted down and poorly treated by many. The truth, however, is that these seemingly aggressive and sinister creatures are only perceived so only because they are “different”. Not only do they have a kind and even tender temperament, but they also possess a number of magical abilities. The tail hair of a Thestral, for instance, can only be mastered by a wizard or witch who can face death. J. K. Rowling has also revealed that the core of the Elder Wand — the most powerful wand known to wizardkind — is, in fact, a Thestral tail hair.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-thestrals-explained/ While very little is known about the DCU's Batman, fans have already begun speculating about his design. One particular feature of interest has been Batman's eyes.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/batman-dcu-mask-white-eyes-fans-debate/ If The Flash franchise keeps going from here, they could potentially include Flash's biggest archenemy, the Reverse-Flash, in a future installment. If they do, fan art has been made to give fans a little preview of what could potentially come.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 12:16:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/ezra-miller-reverse-flash-dc-fan-art/ The Harry Potter series introduced fans to a magical world full of wit and wisdom. The series featured several older wizards guiding Harry and his friends on a journey to defeat the evil Lord Voldemort. One of the greatest of these wizards that provided Harry, specifically, with advice was Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 06:30:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-best-dumbledore-quotes/ The medium of anime is rife with amazing stories, ranging from riveting murder mysteries to battle shonen series that push the notion of power to new heights. These stories don't shy away from portraying massive stakes where worlds and universes are on the line, forcing the heroes to put everything on the line in a bid to save the things that matter to them.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 04:30:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/anime-characters-died-heroically/ Monica Rambeau has finally made her MCU debut, leaving fans shivering with anticipation over what her powers will look like in The Marvels. Monica has held many titles and accomplished much throughout Marvel Comics. She was the original Captain Marvel long before she adopted the name Photon. While some saw this as a demotion of her character, it didn’t stop Monica from blazing a trail as one of the most powerful Marvel superheroes. So, many were thrilled to learn she was finally making her first appearance in the MCU back in 2019. Monica has been an Avenger.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 01:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-marvels-monica-rambeau-powers-explained/ Just over a decade ago, acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott returned to the Alien franchise with the 2012 feature Prometheus. After several action-packed films like James Cameron's Aliens, David Fincher's Alien 3, and Alien: Resurrection, along with the Alien vs. Predator spin-offs, Scott brings the horror element back into the series, as well as an intriguing origin story.

]]> Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/prometheus-ending-explained/ Dementors made their first appearance in the Harry Potter franchise in the novel (and later the movie) Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. One of the most frightening creatures in the Harry Potter franchise, they’re dark creatures, illustrated to appear almost in tattered robes as they float along, leaving sadness in their wake. They can be seen by witches and wizards, but non-magical humans, or Muggles, cannot see them, only feel the effects of their presence.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 23:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/harry-potter-dementors-explained/ On Sunday, May 28, 2023, All Elite Wrestling will host its annual pay-per-view Double or Nothing. The pay-per-view will air live from Paradise, Nevada, and the card is filled with several championship matches, bitter rivalries, and high stakes. For some, Double or Nothing may mark the end of these feuds, while some appear to just be getting started.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/aew-double-or-nothing-2023-what-to-expect/ There are some truly incredible technological innovations in the Star Trek universe. Faster-than-light travel is just the beginning. Teleportation, holographic projection, artificial intelligence, antimatter weaponry, and countless other groundbreaking creations make life in the 24th-century fun and easy. These classic sci-fi concepts are fantastic, but the future still holds some old-fashioned miracles. Take Geordi La Forge, a blind man who uses technology to see.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-geordi-la-forge-visor/ The idea of a team of classic Universal Monsters coming together to fight for what's right is not uncommon in genre fiction. The vampire, werewolf, mummy, Gill-man, or Frankenstein's Monster has come so far from their initial introduction. The upcoming Max animated series Creature Commandos will bring new versions of the old-fashioned horrors to the new frontier of the DCU, including a take on Frankenstein named Eric.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 18:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/creature-commandos-eric-frankenstein/ The subbed versus dubbed debate has been a hot topic in the anime community for decades. Purists will always say that subs are the true format for anime series, as the bona fide version that is closest to the original artistic vision. However, not all agree.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 17:31:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/anime-better-dubbed-than-subbed/ With the release of Disney Plus' Ahsoka quickly approaching, Star Wars fans are wondering what is in store for Ahsoka and her allies - specifically, what's in store for Ezra Bridger. Natasha Liu Bordizzo may have just offered fans a hint.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-ahsoka-sabine-wren-actress-natasha-liu-bordizzo-ezra-bridger-role/ When it comes to miraculous science fiction innovations, Star Trek is a mixed bag. The big ideas are incredibly interesting developments that have occasionally influenced real-world science and technology. On the other hand, the franchise has dropped a near-infinite supply of half-baked ideas with fancy names. Something as simple as space torpedoes can develop into a million different sci-fi concepts.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-torpedoes/ Oberyn Martell's death scene remains one of Game of Thrones' most memorable moments. While Pedro Pascal was happy to reenact the scene with fans for selfie purposes, this led to real-world problems for the actor.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 15:16:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/pedro-pascal-game-of-thrones-selfies-eye-infection/ Barry's latest episode went into a rather unexpected twist when it decided to reference the Fast and the Furious franchise to try to comfort some of the show's newest characters. According to Stephen Root, who plays the sociopathic newly formed mob boss Monroe Fuches, it was a completely improvised scene.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/barry-stephen-root-fast-and-furious-scene-admission/ The Marvel Universe has an immense array of comic book characters and superheroes such as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Bruce Banner/Hulk, The Fantastic Four, Wolverine, X-Men, and the Avengers. Eric Brooks/Blade may be an underrated Marvel comic book hero due to the character's darker storyline compared to his counterparts, but he is also one of the most stylish and skillful superheroes due to his leather wardrobe, high-powered weaponry, and strong martial arts combat. If Batman is DC's top vigilante, Blade takes that role in the Marvel Comics.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 14:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/blade-comic-storylines-movie-utilize/ Over the years there have been many new welcomed changes that the anime medium has adopted. However, some of its older tropes remain iconic even today. One such example is a scene or episode centered around fireworks. It does not matter if it is a romantic show or a high-action shonen series. An episode featuring a beautiful display of fireworks is bound to make its way in most, if not all, mainstream anime series.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:46:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/best-fireworks-scenes-anime/ Many fans and other interested parties have been sharing their opinions on Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid remake. But what about those uniquely qualified to speak on how it compares to the 1989 animated film? That's where Jodi Benson comes in.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 13:15:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-little-mermaid-jodi-benson-remake-changes-reaction/ Halle Berry may have hinted at her return as Catwoman or X-Men heroine Storm, but fans have difficulty deciding based on the recent photo she shared.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 12:15:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/halle-berry-catwoman-xmen-storm-return-tease/ Long before Disney continued the story with the new trilogy, Star Wars lived on through its enormous Expanded Universe library. Now known as Star Wars Legends, the series provided fans with tales from before, during, and after the beloved films, including a wholly different take on how life for Luke, Leia, and Han went after Return of the Jedi.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 06:30:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-legends-stories-should-be-made-canon/ On Sunday, May 28, 2023, WWE will stream its first Battleground event on Peacock as opposed to its previous pay-per-view format. This will also be the first Battleground crafted under the promotion's developmental NXT banner in place of the reputable brands and stars of Raw and SmackDown. Battleground will differ from previous premium events offered by the developmental brand, as a few of its championships will be absent from the card. Despite this, Battleground has shaped up to include a blend of NXT talent and those acquired in NXT UK's talent transition to the flagship brand.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 01:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/wwe-nxt-battleground-2023-what-to-expect/ One of the problems with being a Star Trek fan is that any narrative that has survived several decades will run into some issues with consistency. Giving the heroes and villains discrete weapons is simple, but years of terminology and development will complicate the idea. Star Trek introduced various armaments called disruptors as an alternative to the traditional phaser, but their capabilities are questionable.

]]> Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-disruptors-explained/ Secret Invasion is one of the most hotly anticipated adaptations in Marvel's upcoming catalog. The saga of the Skrulls was a compelling team-up in which tons of beloved characters found new spotlights. The MCU take on the material will depict the sympathetic Skrulls in a new light. Before fans see the Skrulls try to take over the world, they may like to know a bit about the world they came from.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 23:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/secret-invasion-skrull-homeworld/ While all indications are that Deadpool 3 will continue filming despite the writers' strike, star Ryan Reynolds will not be allowed to improvise any scenes because of said writers' strike.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 22:56:49 GMT https://gamerant.com/ryan-reynolds-deadpool-3-writers-strike-improv/ The Blue Beetle movie villain's armor was unveiled by Funko Pop merchandise. The figure previews the main physical threat to Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes in the DC film.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 20:03:47 GMT https://gamerant.com/blue-beetle-movie-villain-conrad-carapax-funko-pop/ Star Trek: Voyager, like so many Star Trek series, follows the crew of a Starfleet vessel as they explore uncharted space. When the starship Voyager is stranded in the Delta quadrant, she and her crew have a long journey home. Fortunately, the ship's crew is comprised, as usual, of a stellar cast of characters, making for a series of fascinating adventures.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-why-tom-paris-demoted-voyager-thirty-days/ Production on Amazon Prime Video's much-anticipated and upcoming sci-fi series, Blade Runner 2099, appears to be another casualty of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 18:51:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/blade-runner-2099-series-delayed-writers-strike-amazon-prime/ This Saturday, WWE will stream Night of Champions live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and will be the first Night of Champions event in eight years. Only five of those who appeared at the event's 2015 show will compete this year in Saudi Arabia, which includes Becky Lynch, Kevin Owens, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes, who previously competed under the name Stardust. At the streaming event, some superstars will compete in front of the Saudi crowd for the first time in several years.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/wwe-night-of-champions-2023-what-to-expect/ The Thunderbolts movie from Marvel Studios has delayed filming due to the ongoing writers strike. When the MCU project begins production will depend on how long the labor dispute lasts.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:54:31 GMT https://gamerant.com/thunderbolts-movie-filming-delayed-writers-strike/ The Flash has a few roadblocks in the domestic box office marathon this Summer, possibly due to problems overlooked by Warner Bros. Discovery. According to early tracking, The Flash could be the latest in a long line of box office underperformers in 2023.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 17:10:48 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-flash-box-office-tracking-opening-weekend/ Star Wars is no stranger to video games. The franchise has had a lot of games over the years, ranging from classic genre-defining pieces to grotesque exercises in clunky gameplay. They have covered many different genres including RPG, shooter, hack-and-slash, beat 'em up, real-time strategy, puzzles, edutainment, metroidvania, souls-like, flight simulators, and racing. Despite this, there has never really been a game that allowed the player to fully immerse themselves into the universe. Sure, many of the games have allowed the player to visit iconic locations, but a lot of those games were made before open world games were possible. Even ones that allowed some exploration like Knights of the Old Republic had to limit the player to pre-defined areas.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:45:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-wars-best-planets-great-open-world-settings/ With its offbeat premise putting an oddball sci-fi twist on two giants of history, Time After Time is one of the most underrated time travel movies ever made. Time After Time supposes that H.G. Wells’ time machine, the subject of his aptly titled novella The Time Machine, was real, and that Jack the Ripper used it to travel to the 1970s just as the bobbies were closing in on him. Realizing he’s the only one who can stop the Ripper, Wells follows him into the future and chases him through the streets of contemporary San Francisco. Along the way, while trying to put an end to the Ripper’s reign of terror, Wells falls in love with an American woman and questions whether he even wants to return to his own time.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 16:01:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/time-after-time-underrated-1970s-sci-fi-time-travel-movie-hg-wells-jack-ripper/ Of all the projects James Gunn could use to commence his official leadership of the DC Universe, Creature Commandos is simultaneously shocking and perfectly understandable. It's a collection of obscure characters from the deepest depths of DC's catalogs, but even the original members of the crew weren't enough for James Gunn. The upcoming Max adaptation will add some new figures, like Doctor Phosphorus.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/creature-commandos-dr-phosphorus/ The obvious litmus test for whether one will enjoy The Machine is one's tolerance for the comedy stylings of Bert Kreischer. Bert's fast-paced confessional stand-up is polarizing among comedy fans, but those who find him annoying likely won't change their mind after this film. Those who find him hilarious have already purchased their tickets, and they'll get what they paid for and more.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 13:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-machine-review/ There aren't many animals that can live in the harsh deserts of Arrakis, but one of them is the Giant Sandworm. This creature could be the most important being in the vast universe of Dune. The sandworms of this legendary planet are the source of religious mystery and scientific discovery, and the spice they produce makes humanity's domination of the universe possible.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 06:30:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/dune-fun-facts-giant-sandworms/ In 2015 Spanish filmmaker Alberto Vázquez co-directed and co-wrote the adult animated coming-of-age horror-drama film Birdboy: The Forgotten Children, which made waves internationally due to its signature blend of nihilism and surrealism; striking visuals; and startling violence. While Vázquez has worked on award-winning animated shorts since Birdboy’s debut, 2022’s Unicorn Wars marks the filmmaker’s return to feature-length animation.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 01:01:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/unicorn-wars-animated-movie-cute-horror-war/ Star Trek features a catalog of alien species, some of which have become go-to examples of creativity in science fiction. Everyone knows the classics, but a ton of lesser-known races slip through the cracks. The Andorians aren't quite as memorable as the Klingons or the Ferengi, but their look, personality, and history on or off-screen have earned them a fair amount of attention.

]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-andorian-explained/ Many of the Lord of the Rings characters heard the call of Sauron’s One Ring urging them to wear it and seize power over Middle Earth, but only one was able to fully resist. The One Ring could cast a spell that tested the hearts of all who encountered it. It played on their darkest desires and their worst fears alike, driving them to near madness with promises it would never fulfill. All the One Ring needed was someone so enthralled by its dark magic that they would do its bidding and return it to Mordor. In Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring, the One Ring convinced Boromir that it would help him save Gondor from ruin.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/lotr-characters-not-tempted-by-ring/ Previously best known for indie hits like the charmingly off-beat What We Do in the Shadows (2014), Taika Waititi put his writer-director talents on full display for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with 2017’s Thor: Ragnarök. One of the most universally well-received MCU films, Thor: Ragnarök breathed new life into not just the Thor films, but the God of Thunder himself (Chris Hemsworth), too.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 22:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/thor-4-love-thunder-wasted-marvel-most-impactful-stories-jason-aaron/ The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 gave Amazon Prime Video audiences a glimpse into several backstories in Middle-earth. But one perhaps unexpected aspect was the origin of mithril, the mystical ore noted for being light as a feather and tough as dragon scales. This discovery in the show brought on a tense scene between two characters, and one of the actors involved had rather candid thoughts on the ordeal.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 21:16:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/lord-of-the-rings-of-power-king-durin-actor-mithril-decision/ All Elite Wrestling will hold its annual Double or Nothing pay-per-view this Sunday. This will mark the fifth Double or Nothing event hosted by AEW, and its match card will include several championship matches, including a battle royale for the International Championship.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 20:24:16 GMT https://gamerant.com/aew-double-or-nothing-blackjack-battle-royale-competitors/ The bat’leth might seem like an ordinary weapon, but the meaning it has for Klingons goes beyond the battlefield. This melee weapon was introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation back in the 1990s, making it a relatively new addition to the lore of a species that has been in the franchise since the late 1960s. Klingons have undergone many changes since their first appearance. Most of them have been physical, but there have been cultural changes as well.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:18 GMT https://gamerant.com/star-trek-batleth-klingon-weapon-explained/ When a found footage horror movie is bad, it's boring and unimpressive. When it's great, it's fresh, different, and memorable. The 2014 film The Houses October Built is a perfect example of how great this horror subgenre can be. It's a hidden gem kind of film that was written by two of the main actors and was screened at the Telluride Horror Show in Colorado.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:19 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-houses-october-buillt-found-footage-horror-movie-underrated/ Following the shake-up in leadership at DC Studios, many actors' and characters' futures have been questioned. One actor’s future was decided pretty early when James Gunn announced that Henry Cavill would not continue to appear as Superman in any DC Studios projects; despite that, it seems like Cavill's Superman may still be involved in The Flash.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:52:17 GMT https://gamerant.com/the-flash-movie-clip-batman-henry-cavill-superman/ As promised last week, All Elite Wrestling CEO Tony Khan announced the location for the promotion's new Saturday show. The new program will join Wednesday's Dynamite show and Friday's Rampage. With six hours of television a week, the company aims to spotlight additional talent and exciting storylines. With the reveal of the show's location, the company may be confirming the return of one of its biggest stars.

]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 17:15:45 GMT https://gamerant.com/aew-collision-show-location-tony-khan-announcement/