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It's been a while since "Game of Thrones" finished its divisive final season, and even longer since the on-screen deaths of some of the show's most beloved characters. While the HBO franchise has continued with "House of the Dragon," a prequel series exploring the Targaryen dynasty, many of the show's stars have scattered across the worlds of film and TV, and even beyond. 

While some "Game of Thrones" alumni have made notable appearances in some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the past few years, others have done a lot less mainstream work in the years since the finale aired. For some, "Game of Thrones" may have just been the start of their careers, whilst others merely added the show to a long and storied filmography. There are even some supporting characters on "Game of Thrones" who had their turns as leading men and women in their most recent projects.

The Og "Lord of the Rings" crew has been in the news cycle a lot lately. With Warner Bros. planning new live-action J.R.R. Tolkien film adaptations, everyone is wondering who could show up again after a 20-year hiatus from Middle-earth acting.

You can count Liv Tyler among those ready to jump right back into the action. Tyler is, of course, famous for playing the Elven queen Arwen in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy. While the character has a minor role in Tolkien's source material, Arwen is busy in the movies. She fills in for the Elf-lord Glorfindel by saving Frodo (Elijah Woods) from the Black Riders and encourages Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) to fulfill his destiny and confront Sauron. She was even filmed in various fight sequences, including the Battle of Helm's Deep (although that was later cut during post-production).

Now, Tyler has gone on record saying...

It’s not the first time Denis Villeneuve has asserted he’s done with the Dune franchise after Messiah. He expressed contentment working on the duology and considered it a finished work, but somehow, the planet of Arrakis kept calling him. Finally, he doubled down on the third movie as his final outing.

It is perhaps wise for the director to wrap it up and move on to other projects after the third saga. He has spent a considerable amount of time in this franchise, and besides, the materials that followed the first and second books were not impressive, according to author George R.R. Martin.

George R.R. Martin says Frank Herbert’s Dune novels were not good George R.R. Martin / Credits: CBS News

The famed writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire series has been very vocal about his interest in Frank Herbert’s Dune novels.

Adrien Brody is a brilliant actor who is dedicated to his craft and is known to take risks with his career and the roles he chooses to play. He built a career on roles that demanded depth and dedication; he went through a near-starvation diet, nearly losing 30 pounds to fit into his role as a Holocaust survivor, and experienced Ptsd for the part. Time and time again, he has proved his commitment to his love of cinema.

You’d think that Hollywood would line up golden opportunities for someone like Brody — and sometimes, they did. But as any actor will tell you, in this business, fate and timing can be everything. There were moments when the right role came along and slipped right through his fingers.

A still from the movie The Pianist |Credits Bac Films

While Brody is best known for his Oscar-winning role in The Pianist, there were...

Robert Pattinson & Blake Lively ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Stardom often comes with its perks, lavish red carpets, endless paparazzi, and millions of fans. But sometimes, the very roles that catapult an actor into the limelight are a double-edged sword. The fame that once seemed so sweet can quickly turn sour, leaving actors trapped in characters they’d rather forget. While the world loves to shout “iconic!” these stars have been known to mutter something closer to “ugh, not again.”

From being forever linked to a single, typecast role to being bombarded with fan expectations, these actors have all experienced the dark side of fame. So, let’s dive into the top 8 stars who, despite their legendary status, absolutely hated the roles that made them famous, because sometimes, the price of fame isn’t just fame itself.

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight

To put it mildly, Robert Pattinson’s time...

James Cameron's 2009 ultra-hit "Avatar" seems to be praised and lambasted in equal measure. The film's script is often mocked for its simple dialogue, poor characterization, and embarrassing "going native" conceit. At the same time, though, one cannot fault the film for its dazzling special effects. Cameron utilized the most advanced computers available to visually realize Pandora and the Na'Vi, making them look as realistic as he could. And he succeeded. The effects are legitimately amazing. Say what you will about the story, "Avatar" is one of the slickest movies ever made.

The lead visual effects company on "Avatar" was the New Zealand-based Wētā FX, the studio responsible for the "Lord of the Rings" movies, and many others. The sheer volume of digital effects famously drove prices up on "Avatar," leaving its budget somewhere close to $237 million. As we all know, though, "Avatar" made all that money back and then some.

In my opinion, Dune and The Lord of the Rings are both colossal figures in fantasy, but when you dig into their core, they’re as different as night and day. J.R.R. Tolkien had a huge issue with this, and frankly, I do get why. Tolkien crafted The Lord of the Rings with the intention of inspiring hope, redemption, and showing the enduring power of good. It’s a journey where the darkness is always countered by the light, where good triumphs over evil… eventually.

Frank Herbert’s Dune, though, is a harsh, unforgiving world – all about power, corruption, and the inevitable fall from grace. There’s no real promise of salvation, no bright future to look forward to. It’s all about the decay of humanity. This, I think, is what really rubbed Tolkien the wrong way. For him, fantasy wasn’t meant to be this bleak. It was supposed to offer hope,...

In Which Movie Did Daniel Craig Replace Robert Downey Jr.? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Daniel Craig, well-known for playing the daredevil agent James Bond, had once replaced the Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. as the lead in a big-budget film. And that film was not Casino Royale, the first film in which Daniel Craig’s tryst with 007 began, or any Bond movie. Read on to know which film that was.

The Film In Which Daniel Craig Replaced Robert Downey Jr.

Coming straight to the point, the name of that movie was the sci-fi action thriller Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. The dashing Knives Out actor bagged the role after Robert Downey Jr. dropped out of the film (as per a report by Deadline).

Cowboys And Aliens Plot

The movie was based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name, and directed by Jon Favreau. Set in a retro-futuristic setting in the 1870s,...

Who Did Tom Hardy Seek Advice From While Preparing To Play Venom? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

So, Tom Hardy wasn’t just gearing up for Venom (2018); he was stepping into a whole new realm of digital mayhem. But instead of figuring it out alone, Hardy made a call to someone who knew the ropes of motion capture better than anyone: The Lord of the Rings legend Andy Serkis. Yes, the legendary Gollum himself. And little did Hardy know that this call would spark a massive shift, not just in his performance but in the entire Venom franchise.

Before Venom even hit theaters, Hardy was already thinking about what the next step would look like. As much as he was ready to rock that motion-capture suit, he knew there was one man to turn to: Andy Serkis, the icon who helped bring Gollum and Caesar to life. So Hardy called Serkis up.

Netflix‘s April film acquisitions include masterpieces from some of the most revered Hollywood directors of the past 50 years, including Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese and Michael Mann. Whether you are in the mood for Nolan’s best superhero film or Mann’s greatest crime thriller, Netflix has whatever its subscribers may be looking for in April. That is to say nothing, either, of the pair of timeless sports dramas that the streaming service also added to its platform this month.

Here are TheWrap’s picks for the seven best movies that have started streaming on Netflix in April.

“The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros. Pictures) “The Dark Knight” (2008)

Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” is still considered by many to be the peak of the superhero genre, and for good reason. Nolan’s 2008 sequel to 2005’s “Batman Begins” is a propulsive, gripping crime thriller that doubles as a battle of wills...

Back in February, we learned that The Rings of Power, Prime Video's fabulously expensive Lord of the Rings prequel series, would be returning for a third season. That was good news, since I wasn't sure if Amazon would want to go the distance on this series.

Season 3 is a still a ways off, but star Cynthia Addai-Robinson — who plays Míriel, the deposed queen of the island nation of Númenor — is already talking about it to Hello! Magazine about it...although there isn't much she can say at this early juncture. "For people who are familiar with the lore, Númenor has a tragic fate and so I would want for Míriel to be able to have a sense of her conviction, in between what we've seen so far and where Númenor ends up," she said. "I trust that our showrunners and the creative team are cooking up some interesting things, and for me personally,...

It is the age-old debate in the fantasy world—who can beat who in a duel, who’s stronger, etc. Perhaps the most popular rivalry today is Game of Thrones’ Jaime Lannister versus The Lord of the Rings’ Aragorn. Both are dashing swordsmen in their own way, and each has a specific skill set that distinguishes them, but at the end of the day, someone has to win.

Of course, Martin believes in the ability of his own creation, and he is very confident the Kingslayer would beat Strider. It would be absurd to fashion a character as the greatest fighter in Westeros and then think he’s going to be defeated by a character from another literature. Even I would support my own hero. But, objectively, can Jaime really beat Aragorn?

George R.R. Martin is confident Jaime Lannister can defeat Aragorn

At an event shared on YouTube, famed author George R.

Which Two Hollywood Movies Earned Both Box Office Billions & Oscars Gold?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Hollywood has always known how to pair art with commerce, but rarely do the two walk hand in hand. Critical acclaim for most Oscar-winning films is wrapped in prestige, not box office milestones. Meanwhile, the world’s biggest blockbusters often lean into spectacle, driven more by fanfare than Academy favor. That’s why the intersection of a critical commercial blockbuster remains incredibly rare.

Winning an Oscar for Best Picture is Hollywood’s highest honor. Grossing over a billion dollars globally is one of its most remarkable financial feats. But doing both? That’s practically mythic territory. While many billion-dollar blockbusters, such as Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, The Dark Knight, and others, have earned nods at the Academy Awards, most have come up short where it counts the most. As of 2025, only two films have ever accomplished both.

20th Century Studios debuted the first trailer for the next live-action movie in the Predator franchise, Predator: Badlands, earlier this week, and director Dan Trachtenberg - who also helmed Prey - has now shared some new details with Bloody Disgusting.

The filmmaker confirms that Badlands will at least partially take place on the Predators' home planet of Yautja Prime, as we follow a “runt” named Dek (played in costume and motion-capture by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) as he joins forces with a mysterious woman (Elle Fanning) after being exiled from his clan.

“One of the cool things about the movie is that we’re on Yautja Prime—there’s a lot in this movie from the extended universe. We insanely decided to treat [the language] properly like [Elvish] for Lord of the Rings or [Dothraki] for Game of Thrones, except for those there’s more precedent.”

As for Fanning's character, Thia, the trailer seemed to make...

With the upcoming animated anthology movie Predator: Killer of Killers, Dan Trachtenberg imagines how Yautja warriors would fare against earthly rivals from different warfare eras. Exciting, right? Well, Predator: Badlands is an even bigger swing. As revealed in its first trailer, Trachtenberg’s live action Predator sequel will follow an underdog Yautja “runt” in a protagonist role, which is newfound territory for the Predator universe.

In addition to sharing the trailer for Predator: Badlands, Bloody Disgusting was exclusively shown the first twenty(ish) minutes of Trachtenberg’s upcoming film, with the caveat that footage was unfinished in various VFX stages. We were intimately introduced to the main character, Dek (played in costume and motion-capture by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), laying the groundwork for a backward Predator experience where we’re rooting for, sympathizing with and explicitly following a Predator’s journey.

The sixth Predator live-action film, eighth if you count Alien vs.

Andy Serkis has unveiled the voice cast for his animated adaptation of the classic George Orwell allegory “Animal Farm.” It’s a film that Serkis has wanted to direct for over a decade, and it’s finally becoming a reality.

The cast of the film includes Seth Rogen (“The Studio”), Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”), Glenn Close (“Fatal Attraction”), Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”), Kieran Culkin (“Succession”), Woody Harrelson (“True Detective”), Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”), Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner (“Peggy Sue Got Married”), and Iman Vellani (“Ms. Marvel”).

A classic novella first published in 1945, “Animal Farm” is a satirical political allegory about anthropomorphized animals who rebel against their human farmer owners in the hopes of creating a new society, but the story shows how new challenges can emerge and that revolution is just the beginning. Rogen leads the cast as the cunning pig named Napoleon.

Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson and Kathleen Turner has joined the voice cast of Andy Serkis’s animated Animal Farm adaptation at Aniventure and Imaginarium Productions.

Rogen will voice Napoleon, the pig that leads a group of farmyard animals into authoritarian rule in the story based on George Orwell’s 1945 allegorical novella.

The cast includes Glenn Close, Steve Buscemi, Gaten Matarazzo, Laverne Cox, Jim Parsons, Iman Vellani, and Serkis.

Aniventure and Imaginarium are producing with Adam Nagle, David Rosenbaum, Jonathan Cavendish, and Serkis. Harrelson serves as executive producer alongside Matt Reeves. Animation has been provided by Cinesite, produced by Connie Nartonis Thompson...

What do genetic engineering, Hollywood and animal conservation have in common? Look no further than the Colossal Biosciences company, which lit up the internet in early April with its claim that it had brought the dire wolf back from extinction — nearly 10,000 years after the massive prehistoric canine panted its last breath. While a debate has since raged over whether Colossal’s fluffy white beasts legitimately are dire wolves or whether they are simply gray wolves that have been genetically edited to approximate the real thing, one thing has been clear: Colossal, co-founded by tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard geneticist George Church, pulled off a hell of a show — with Hollywood’s help.

To roll out the announcement of its purported dire wolf — an animal made famous on the hit show Game of Thrones — the company photographed two of the pups, Romulus and Remus, on the actual Iron Throne prop...

Stop reading right now if you haven't watched the second episode of season 2 of "The Last of Us" — major spoilers lie ahead.

In the second episode of the sophomore season of "The Last of Us," something massive happens ... and I'm not talking about the major death that happens just before the end of the episode. What I am talking about is the assault on the protected fortress in Jackson, Wyoming where pretty much all of the show's main characters now live, including Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), his surrogate daughter Ellie (Bella Ramsey), Joel's brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna) and Tommy's wife Maria (Rutina Wesley), and Ellie's friends (and newcomers in season 2) Dina and Jesse, played respectively by Isabela Merced and Young Mazino.

While Joel and Dina are out on a tracking mission, and Ellie and Jesse are also stranded out in the same snowstorm affecting the prior duo's visibility in the woods,...

Katy Perry experienced a life-altering moment after she landed on Earth, following her recent historic space mission. Upon her return, the singer appeared overwhelmed and was even spotted kissing the ground. But that’s nothing compared to the fireworks she has described previously—particularly in terms of her s-x life.

From ranking her ex-lovers like it’s American Idol to calling her partner Orlando Bloom unstoppable in bed, even after becoming a dad—Katy Perry has never held back. And let’s be real, if anyone can make confessions about love, lust, and libido sound like chart-topping hits, it’s the Teenage Dream queen herself.

Katy Perry’s s-x confessions about her partner Orlando Bloom Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom | image: Instagram/@orlandobloom

While Katy Perry is currently making headlines for her return to Earth after the recent space mission—there was a time when the singer was known for making bold confessions on camera.

Like the opening act at a live show, the 20th anniversary re-issue of Pride & Prejudice got audiences ready for potential box office fireworks next weekend, when Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters in celebration of its own 20th anniversary. Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, the Jane Austen adaptation debuted in 2005. It has since developed quite a reputation as a cult classic, while its two stars’ reputations have grown considerably.

Having generated $2.7 million domestically this weekend — the movie found a spot inside the top 10 list — Pride & Prejudice has passed the $40 million mark in lifetime earnings. Incidentally, it made $2.8 million in its original opening weekend two decades ago. The film’s running domestic haul now stands at $41 million; it made nearly $130 million worldwide against a reported budget of under $30 million. Pride & Prejudice marked Joe Wright’s...

Since at least his appearance in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, Karl Urban has been building quite the impressive resume, particularly carving out a niche for himself as a fan favorite in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy space. Although Urban hasn't quite become a household name in the same way some of his co-stars have, he continues to get pretty significant roles in high-profile movies and TV shows.

Some of the highlights of Urban's filmography from the late 90s to now include:

• Julius Caesar in the Sam Raimi-produced Hercules and Xena shows

• Éomer in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings

• Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick

• Bones in the J. J. Abrams Star Trek reboot series

• Skurge the Executioner in Thor: Ragnarok

Additionally, Urban has found major success on a streaming series in the lead role of Billy Butcher on Amazon's adaptation of The Boys. Fans...

Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy may be the gold standard for that hallowed fantasy saga, but it isn't the first attempt to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's famous three-part narrative into a cinematic format. There have actually been quite a few different iterations of that story, some relatively good, some bad, and some downright terrifying.

Among the entries in the Middle-earth annals that fall into that last category is a 1990s gem that came straight out of the Soviet archives. This utterly unique adaptation is titled "Khraniteli" (which translates as "The Keepers" or "The Guardians"). It was produced by Leningrad Television and came out on April 13, 1991, just eight months before the dissolution of the Ussr.

"Khraniteli" was technically released as a children's television program and was considered lost media for decades — until it resurfaced when 5Tv, Leningrad Television's successor, re-released it online for all the world to see in the 2020s.

Actors get different paydays depending on a variety of circumstances. A well-established A-lister can demand a lot of zeroes on their check and even dictate unique contract terms. That's how Sandra Bullock got a huge payday for "Gravity" through a 15% share in the profits. When actors are earlier in their careers, though, they often settle for less money in exchange for experience, enhanced resumes, and the ability to partake in special projects. That was the case for many of the actors who signed up for Peter Jackson's massive "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

In an interview with Business Insider on the red carpet for the 2025 Texas Film Awards in Austin, Frodo actor Elijah Wood (of current "Yellowjackets" fame) became the latest Lotr alumni to address rumors about his Middle-earth payday. Some gossip claims he made around $250,000 for "The Fellowship of the Ring" movie alone. Another version of the...

Exciting news from far over the misty mountains as a new update regarding the Lord of The Rings prequel, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, has emerged from dungeons deep and caverns old. The celebrated trilogy from Peter Jackson has become an international phenomenon and ushered in a fellowship of spin-off projects, including The Hobbit prequels and The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime, which has been renewed for a third season. The latest update from the Tcu (Tolkien Cinematic Universe) is that the new film centered around Gollum, directed by and starring Andy Serkis, is now extremely close to getting a script.

According to Deadline, Warner Bros Pictures co-chairman/CEO Pam Abdy just got a "dynamite check-in" with Philippa Boyens, who is currently penning the Hunt for Gollum script.

"Adding to things we’re excited about, Andy Serkis doing the Gollum film...We just had a...

The Accountant Rental Hit(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Back in 2017, The Accountant wasn’t just another action-thriller; it became the most-rented title of the year, and for good reason. Ben Affleck took on the role of Christian Wolff, a math genius with a dark side, balancing high-level calculations with deadly combat skills. As Wolff navigated the world of high-stakes crime and tax fraud, Affleck’s portrayal turned heads for its raw intensity and unexpected depth.

The film was a wild ride, mixing precision with chaos, kind of like Affleck’s career choices (who else could star in Argo and Batman v Superman?). While the story kept audiences on edge, the real magic came from Affleck’s performance. The Accountant wasn’t just a hit at the box office; it made its mark in the rental world, proving that a man of numbers could still steal the spotlight, and our rental receipts!

Directors are the unsung maestros of moviemaking—the ones pulling the strings while the stars soak up the spotlight. Sure, actors get the glory, but it’s the person behind the lens who orchestrates every frame, decides every shot, and shapes whether a movie becomes a masterpiece or a mess.

But every now and then, the minds behind the magic step out from behind the camera and into the spotlight. Sometimes it’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo, other times they go full Clint Eastwood and headline their own films. Whether it’s a cheeky Easter egg, a symbolic gesture, or just plain “hey, they’re great on screen too,” these cinematic geniuses know how to steal the scene—even when it’s not their job to.

In this list, we are diving into 15 directors who not only brought their vision to life but even sneaked in a little screen time of their own,...

George R.R. Martin clearly has had enough of your incessant reminders about him finishing The Winds of Winter. Yes, he knows he’s very late, and yes, he knows you’re all angry, but the writer has reasons why he’s taking too long to finish the novel.

On social media, fans have started complaining about how the world has already progressed drastically—we’ve started embracing AI technology, suffered from and survived a pandemic, and now, dire wolves are back in existence—and yet, Martin’s sixth book is still nowhere near finished!

George R.R. Martin reveals the real reason why he hasn’t finished The Winds of Winter

George R.R. Martin has a lot on his plate as an author, a producer, a businessman, and a husband. With so many responsibilities on his shoulders, he has to divide his attention and tend to every single one of them.

Those paused Citadel spinoffs, Citadel: Honey Bunny and Citadel: Diana, are now officially canceled.

Instead, the second seasons for each of those shows will just “be woven into the upcoming second season of the mothership series Citadel,” Amazon MGM Studios’ head of TV Vernon Sanders said on Wednesday.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news that Citadel season two was being pushed and its spinoffs were placed on hold. At the time, THR was told by two sources that Amazon MGM executives were unhappy with what they saw for season two of the Og Citadel.

Citadel hails from Joe and Anthony Russo’s Agbo, though it was Jennifer Salke’s idea. It was the recently-ousted Salke who first approached the Russo Bros. with the idea to create an expansive, expensive globe-trotting spy franchise — Amazon’s version of James Bond. But now Amazon has control over the actual James Bond, and...

Andy Serkis has lined up a leading role in an upcoming animated TV movie. The Lord of the Rings star is the latest cast member added to the upcoming children's special A Lamb’s Stew.

Filmmaker Joeri Christiaen recently premiered an extended teaser for the project at the Cartoon Forum in Toulouse, France, but is now expanding A Lamb’s Stew into a half-hour special. Christiaen is working in collaboration with Julia Smuts Louw (Star Wars: Visions) on the screenplay.

Andy Serkis Lands Leading Role in New Animation Project

The voice cast for A Lamb’s Stew features Serkis as the voice of the Wolf, along with T’Nia Miller (Sex Education) and 11-year-old newcomer Iris Onyejiuwa, according to Variety. The mid-length animation is based around a little lamb named Billie attempting to prove the bravery of her species by luring a wolf into a trap. However, Billie discovers she has...

Fans rise up to support Le Sserafim in face of criticism(Photo Credit –Instagram)

In the first weekend of Coachella 2025, many K-pop artists, including Blackpink’s Lisa, Jennie, Enhyphen, and Xg, performed on stage and won hearts. While everyone has been praising this year’s performances, last year, Le Sserafim received a lot of hatred and criticism because of their vocals and alleged use of a backing track. However, this year, the usage of backing tracks seemed more common.

So, fans have now come forward to extend their support for the band, Le Sserafim, and surfaced that the K-pop group deserves an apology from everyone for all the hate. Now, netizens believe that many K-pop artists have used backing tracks for their sets with varying levels of volume. Scroll ahead to know more about it.

People have taken X (previously known as Twitter) by storm after the first weekend of Coachella 2025 ended,...

Fans are conversing about Blackpink Jennie and Lisa’s feud(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie both have owned the stage at Coachella 2025 as solo artists, but fans were busy spotting their interactions at the event amid their ‘feud’ rumors. Apparently, when Lisa was performing, Jennie didn’t attend her show but instead went to watch Lady Gaga’s set. However, during Jennie’s performance, Lisa and Rose cheered for her the most from the audience.

Amid all of their “bad relationship” rumors, this incident gained a lot of attention from netizens. Many shared video clips on X (previously known as Twitter) where Jennie can be seen enjoying Lady Gaga’s show from the audience, whereas Lisa was also one of the performers that night. Netizens tried to prove the point that one Blackpink member ditched another Blackpink member just because of Gaga.

A lot of netizens took...

G-Dragon wraps up Good Day after Kim Soo-Hyun gets edited out of final episode (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After the 8th episode of the star-studded variety show Good Day, G-Dragon bids farewell to it. The show concluded its production after airing the final episode on April 13, 2025, at 9:10 pm Kst. However, the last episode didn’t feature Kim Soo-Hyun at all as the actor was edited out of it because of his controversies involving Kim Sae-Ron. For the unversed, the Queen of Tears actor was allegedly accused of dating Sae-Ron when she was a minor, sparking debate over his choices. The late actress’s family members even claimed that he tried to extort money from her as well, which led to her death.

Even though Soo-Hyun held a press conference to clarify his side of the story, many brands, many celebs have discontinued their bond with the actor. G-Dragon and the...

While Frodo is the most popular Hobbit in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy (based on the novels by J.R.R. Tolkien), fans are slowly coming to realize that Samwise Gamgee was the true hero of the story. Just as Frodo and Sam embarked on a perilous journey to Mount Doom, Sean Astin (who played Samwise in all three movies) recently revealed he had his own internal struggle during the film's production, one which led him to panic attacks.

Sean Astin recently reunited with his former Lord of the RIngs co-stars, Elijah Wood, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, and Andy Serkis, at C2E2 in Chicago. During the panel, the actor opened up about the emotional struggles he faced during the trilogy's lengthy production. "I remember at one point, most movies, even a big movie they used to be like 3 months or 4 months," Astin began. "When we got to 5 months,...

Idris Elba Darth Vader (Photo Credit – Instagram)

True this: Idris Elba, the man with the voice that could make even Darth Vader sound soft, stepping into the dark side of the Force. Well, Star Wars fans came this close to seeing Elba as the most feared villain in the galaxy. And honestly, had he suited up in that black armor, Star Wars would’ve still been just as legendary, but with a whole lot more swagger.

Elba’s career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. From BBC roles in Crimewatch to turning heads in The Wire as the smooth-talking Stringer Bell, he’s built a name for himself as one of Hollywood’s most versatile and commanding actors. But what if he had channeled all that charisma and raw power into the Star Wars franchise? Imagine Elba’s deep, velvety voice, not just narrating, but commanding the galaxy. That...

Ben Affleck MCU Interview (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Ben Affleck’s connection to Daredevil is something that’ll never be forgotten by comic book fans. Back in 2003, he took on the role of Matt Murdock in Daredevil, a film that didn’t quite land with critics but still holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. His portrayal of the blind lawyer turned vigilante didn’t have the same cultural impact as the MCU’s later heroes, but it definitely helped lay the groundwork for superhero films in the early 2000s.

Since then, the character of Daredevil has seen a massive revival, most notably in Netflix’s 2015 Daredevil series, which redefined the character as darker, grittier, and more mature. Despite the gap between his turn as the Man Without Fear and the more recent versions, Affleck’s time in the red suit remains iconic, and it’s clear that...

The first Lord of the Rings film from Peter Jackson is just one year shy of celebrating the 25th anniversary of when the Fellowship of the Ring was first brought together on-screen. Made up of nine adventurers of varying races and backgrounds, with nine acclaimed actors embodying them, including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Bean, and more, the group has become one of the most memorable and likable bands of heroes ever to grace theaters, thanks to the camaraderie formed throughout their journey to destroy the One Ring. Filming the trek through Middle-earth, however, was just as much of a connection-building adventure, according to Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, In an interview with Collider's Mike Zimmerman for their reality series Billy & Dom Eat the World, the pair reflected on their favorite memories from the production, both during filming and behind the scenes.

Monaghan and Boyd played the iconic...

Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy has turned out to be one of the greatest film trilogies ever made. In its wake have come other iterations of Middle Earth, with the most recent being the animated film The War of the Rohirrim and Prime Video's hit show Rings of Power, which has been renewed for a third season. There is yet another project that will emerge from Middle Earth, and it is centered on one of the Third Age's most consequential characters. Andy Serkis, who portrayed Gollum in the original Lord of the Rings movies, will reprise his role in a new live-action film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which he will also direct.

The new Middle Earth project will be produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, and Pam Abdy, co-chair/CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures, has offered an exciting update on the film.

The Lord of the Rings is arguably one of the greatest works ever written, and when director Peter Jackson decided to transform the written words of J.R.R. Tolkien into an on-screen adaptation, the trilogy he created went on to live up to the legacy of the novels. The trilogy created by Jackson was a compilation of brilliant performances from several actors, including Andy Serkis, who plays Gollum/Smeagol. The character first appeared in The Fellowship of the Ring, and bringing the corrupted hobbit to life meant a reliance on motion capture, which was not entirely mainstream at that point.

A recent Lord of the Rings reunion panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo meant several of the trilogy's stars reminisced on making the Oscar-winning films. Per PopVerse, Serkis revealed the reaction the cast, crew, and Jackson had when they first encountered his portrayal of Gollum/Smeagol on set. "These guys...

Merry and Pippin are some of the best characters in The Lord of the Rings, so it is no surprise that Billy Boydand Dominic Monaghanare fan-favorites among the cast. Now, with their new show, Billy and Dom Eat the World, we get to see them doing what Merry and Pippin do best: Eating. In preparation for the show's release, Boyd and Monaghan sat down with Collider's Michael Zimmermann to talk about the series, and if you loved these two Hobbits who loved little more than getting a pint with the fellowship, then you're in for a treat!

During the interview, Zimmerman asked why they were so passionate about the project, and Boyd pointed out that it is a great way to interact with others. He told Collider:

"I think it’s a great way of meeting people and looking at people’s passions is through food. Why does someone open a restaurant,...

Fans react to Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet’s Coachella 2025 romance(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

After appearances at the 2025 awards season, the couple enjoyed some low-key dates as well as a tropical vacation. Now, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet are partying it up at the 2025 Coachella.

The model and the actor were spotted in California as they hung out with friends and attended concerts. One special performance was of Charli Xcx during which they looked happy and in love as they held hands, kissed and indulged in public display of affection. Fans were quick to notice details.

Kylie Jenner & Timothee Chalamet Party At Coachella 2025

Kylie was spotted hosting an event at the music festival for her alcoholic soda drink Sprinter. She wore a lovely yellow latex dress and promoted her brand. Later, she was spotted living it up with her boyfriend. She wore a white white crop top with white...

Did Sarah Jessica Parker actually eat a real spider for Hocua Pocus?(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

Turns out, the Sanderson sisters didn’t rely on movie tricks to bring their witchy weirdness to life. Back in 2018, the cast reunited for the Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash on Freeform. That’s where Sarah Jessica Parker casually dropped the bombshell. When asked about that infamous bug-chomping scene, she confessed (reported by Cheatsheet), “I really did eat the spider.” Yep, she went full witch mode.

The moment flashed by quickly in the film. Parker’s character, Sarah Sanderson, spotted a spider, giggled, and chomped it like it was candy corn. Viewers assumed it was movie magic. But this was the ‘90s, things got practical. That bite wasn’t acting. It was commitment.

The Halloween Bash special, hosted by Halloween-obsessed Vanessa Hudgens, was loaded with nostalgic goodies. Fans got musical numbers, glam costumes,...

Did Blackpink’s Lisa and Rose cheer for Jennie’s solo at Coachella 2025?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Blackpink’s Jennie is one of the most popular K-pop idols who has dominated millions of hearts globally. On April 13, Jennie owned the stage at Coachella 2025 like a stunner and wooed everyone at the concert. She finished the first lineup of K-pop performers for the first weekend of Coachella. From setting a bar with her stylish outfits to giving an unforgettable performance, she stole the limelight, for sure. But what was even crazier was her surprise element with Kali Uchis.

People have been going crazy ever since her performance was announced at Coachella 2025. All day, ‘Jenchella’ was trending on social media platforms even before she took the stage at the event. It was one of the most anticipated performers yesterday, and she sure did make a difference with her set. But the amazing part...

Is Talk To Me a must watch for horror fans? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Talk To Me, a 2023 indie hit, has been resurrected on the streaming platform Netflix (in the US) and Amazon Prime (in India), in fact, it’s spreading like wildfire. Viewers are flooding social media with reactions, urging others to hit play because this one hits differently.

A Party Game Turns into a Nightmare

The story of the movie hooks you fast when a group of teens get their hands on a creepy embalmed relic, which is literally a hand that can summon spirits. What starts off as a twisted party trick quickly spirals into a nightmare when one of them pushes the limits and breaks a crucial rule – the 90-second possession window. Any longer, and the spirit may not leave and of course, as per the law of horror movies, someone overstays their welcome.

At the...

What makes Toilet-bound Hanako-kun a total must watch? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

It’s easy to scroll past Toilet-bound Hanako-kun, while raising an eyebrow at the name and assuming the worst. And who wouldn’t? A ghost in a school bathroom doesn’t exactly scream “must-watch.” But for those who’ve dared to look beyond the title, what they’ve found is one of the most spellbinding anime experiences in recent memory. It is a strange, beautiful blend of whimsical art and haunting emotion that refuses to be boxed in by convention.

A Surreal Visual Experience Like No Other

As July 2025 approaches and the second part of season 2 prepares to air, there’s never been a better moment to revisit or discover for the first time what makes this series tick. Hidden beneath its oddball moniker is a world where pastel colors and thick lines wrap around stories of loss,...

Which 1939 movie still holds an unbeatable box office record? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

In an era of billion-dollar blockbusters, IMAX screens, and global releases spanning over 100 countries, it might be easy to assume that the biggest box office hit of all time is a recent CGI-heavy spectacle. Films like Avatar and Avengers: Endgame have dominated headlines and shattered records since their release and are hailed as the pinnacle of cinematic commercial success. But when the numbers are adjusted for inflation, the true champion isn’t blue-skinned aliens or Marvel superheroes. It’s a sweeping epic from 1939 that continues to wear the crown.

Released more than eight decades ago, Gone with the Wind still stands at the summit of box office history when ticket sales are calculated with inflation factored in. It was a cinematic phenomenon in its time, and its popularity has endured across generations, despite the cultural conversations it continues to ignite.

Did Leonardo DiCaprio jump into a frozen water? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

While shooting Don’t Look Up in Boston, DiCaprio didn’t just play a climate-conscious astronomer, he straight-up lived the panic. In a now-iconic chaos tale from Entertainment Weekly’s Around the Table, Jennifer Lawrence dropped the icy bomb: one of DiCaprio’s huskies fell through the ice. He dove in to save it. The second husky? Immediately followed. Suddenly, it was a full-family plunge into freezing water. “We were all in the frozen lake together,” Lawrence said. DiCaprio later admitted, “[Living in California] I didn’t understand what you do at a frozen lake.”

And no, none of that was in the script.

The actual film followed DiCaprio and Lawrence as two astronomers trying to warn a very unserious planet about a very real comet. Basically, an extinction-level event that people chose to meme instead of stop. A not-so-subtle jab at climate denial,...

Did Tom Hanks reject Charlize Theron? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia/Instagram)

The movie was That Thing You Do!, a musical dramedy about a one-hit-wonder band in the 1960s. Theron wanted the lead. Hanks passed. His reason? “You’re too much of a supernova to play Faye.”

That wasn’t just a creative choice, it was instinct. Tom Hanks saw the firepower in Theron long before the Academy did. She auditioned for Faye, the soft-spoken, supportive girlfriend of the band’s frontman. Hanks liked her, but he saw something else. Something bigger.

“Charlize read on the very first day that I read actors,” Hanks told The Ringer. “She said, ‘Listen, I know I can play Tina, but I want to play Faye.’ I said, ‘I get that,’ but what I was thinking in my head was, ‘You’re too much of a supernova to play Faye.’ Casting her was such a coup.

Why Did Christian Bale Say Heath Ledger’s Joker Ruined His Plans? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Christian Bale played Batman in what many fans called the gold standard of superhero cinema. But while the world raved about The Dark Knight, Bale quietly walked away feeling like his own performance missed the mark. And the reason? Heath Ledger.

In a surprisingly candid throwback interview with Yahoo!, Bale admitted, “I didn’t quite manage what I hoped I would. Chris did, but my own sense of self is like, ‘I didn’t quite nail it.’ Heath turned up and just kind of completely ruined all my plans. Because I went, ‘He’s so much more interesting than me and what I’m doing.” That line said with a touch of admiration, captured the shockwave Ledger’s Joker sent through Gotham and the film itself.

When The Dark Knight hit theaters in 2008, it exploded past the comic book mold.

The scripts had been sent. The inboxes were silent. And that silence nearly broke the Game of Thrones showrunners.

Season 8 of Game of Thrones already rattled fans, but turns out, it shook the cast too. One actor, after (not) reading the final scripts, freaked out the showrunners so badly they thought they messed up big time.

A still from Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

The actor’s silence had them questioning everything they wrote. The chaos wasn’t just on-screen; it brewed in the writers’ room too.

Kit Harington’s silent reaction nearly sent the showrunners into panic mode Kit Harington in Game of Thrones | Credits: HBO

David Benioff and Dan Weiss admitted they got seriously spooked after sending out Season 8 scripts to the cast. Kit Harington, the face behind Jon Snow, didn’t respond at all. During an interview with EW, Weiss recalled thinking, as anxiety brewed harder than...