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Back 4 Blood, Turtle Rock Studios’ spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead, is finally out. It’s been a long time coming. And since it’s been so long, Turtle Rock has had time to learn and grow, especially after creating Evolve, its four-on-one shooter that never quite took off. Senior Gaming Editor Michael Leri recently spoke to Chris Ashton, co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock, about the game and touched on its inclusion on Game Pass, efforts to grab casual players,

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General Hospital fans are curious why James West was recast in the July 16 episode of the show. Here’s the reason why actor Gary James Fuller could not make an appearance as Nathan and Maxie’s son that day.Why General Hospital recast James WestGary James Fuller, who plays James West on General Hospital, did not appear on the July 16 episode. The character was recast, with Easton Winn taking over the role temporarily.Fuller was unable to

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One of Apple TV’s best sci-fi series just lost its crown to a brand-new thriller. The streaming platform’s latest charts reveal a surprising shakeup between two major shows.Anya Taylor-Joy’s Lucky tops Silo on Apple TV streaming chartsApple TV’s streaming charts reveal that Lucky has overtaken Silo in the United States rankings. FlixPatrol data from July 16, 2026, shows Lucky debuting at the top of Apple TV’s TV s

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Tom Holland has finally received a response from Erling Haaland after seemingly being ghosted in his DMs. He revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he wanted to take the soccer star out for dinner. But he received no explanation, no excuse, just complete silence.Erling Haaland accepts Tom Holland’s dinner invitationThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon page took to Instagram to share a clip from the

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Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson bolt through a hail of gunfire in the final trailer for Runner, an action-thriller that turns a medical courier mission into a cartel bloodbath. Angel Studios will release the Scott Waugh-directed film in theaters on September 11.Runner’s final trailer with Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson releasedThe Runner’s final trailer thrusts viewers straight into chaos. Alan Ritchson plays Hank, a former soldier racing to deli

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The God of War TV series just hit a major roadblock that could push its timeline back significantly. Reports reveal that an on-set injury to one of the show’s biggest stars has forced production to shut down.How Ryan Hurst’s on-set injury affected the production of the God of War TV seriesRyan Hurst, who plays Kratos in Amazon MGM’s upcoming God of War series, tore his bicep while filming a stunt on set. TMZ first reported

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Christopher Nolan made some bold choices when adapting one of history’s most famous stories for the big screen. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest changes between The Odyssey film and Homer‘s original epic poem.How Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey changes things from Homer’s originalChristopher Nolan’s The Odyssey makes several significant changes from Homer’s ancient epic poem.The film almost completely remo

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Liam Neeson’s sci-fi thriller that slipped under the radar earlier this year is finally getting the attention it deserves. The 2026 creature feature is now climbing streaming charts after a quiet run in theaters.Cold Storage is trending high on streaming after MGM+ debutLiam Neeson’s sci-fi thriller Cold Storage is now trending on streaming after a subdued run in theaters. Specifically, the film has reached No. 4 on the MGM+ Top 10 o

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Craig Melvin took to social media to speak about the scary experience on the set of the Today show. He gave an update about how he’s doing after confronting an intruder who broke into the show’s New York studio. Following the incident, it was reported that the intruder was detained and taken into custody.Craig Melvin gives update after a man slipped past security on Today setMelvin shared a lengthy update on Instagram, acknowledging the messages he has

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The Odyssey sees Christopher Nolan adapt Homer’s ancient epic for the big screen, with Matt Damon leading the cast as Odysseus on his perilous journey home. With the film now in theaters, fans are wondering whether The Odyssey has a post-credits scene.Should you stick around for any post-credits scenes in The Odyssey?No, you should not. The credit roll for The Odyssey is standard, with no extra sce

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Curious about who dies in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and who makes it out alive? The epic fantasy film puts Matt Damon’s Odysseus through a decade of deadly encounters with mythological creatures, vengeful gods, and treacherous suitors on his journey from Troy to Ithaca. With a massive star-studded cast facing danger at every turn, not everyone survives the 172-minute runtime.Here i

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a much bigger part of Netflix’s creative pipeline. The streamer says the technology is already shaping hundreds of productions. What was once viewed as an experimental tool is now being woven into projects across multiple stages of filmmaking. Netflix says the goal isn’t to replace artists but to help productions accomplish more while keeping ambitious scenes within reach.The growing role of AI in Netflix movies and TV showsNe

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Curious about how Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey ending wraps up its epic mythological journey? The final act delivers a bloody palace battle, a heartbreaking confession to Penelope, and a deliberately ambiguous fate for Matt Damon’s Odysseus. With his crew dead, his kingdom overrun by suitors, and years of guilt over the Trojan Horse weighing him down, the ending leaves audiences questioning whether the l

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It seems the team behind X-Men ’97 sees a much longer journey ahead for the series. Strong reviews and steady fan support have fueled confidence in the show’s future. While new episodes continue to roll out, producers are already talking beyond the next installment, hinting that the revival could remain part of Disney+’s lineup for years if audiences keep showing up.Larry Houston reveals goals for X-Men ’97’s futureAlthough X-Men ’97 has

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Tom Holland shows a possessive attitude when asked about Zendaya’s character, Athena, and her romantic interests in The Odyssey. The response received a good laugh and appreciation from his other co-stars. Recently, the Spider-Man actor confirmed that he has been married to Zendaya, with the exact date of their wedding not being publicly disclosed.Tom Holland quips about Zendaya’s Odyssey character questionDuring a video interview for Wired, Holland rea

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Major networks just made a bold call on the president’s primetime speech. Several major outlets made surprising decisions ahead of Donald Trump’s planned primetime address to the nation on Thursday evening.ABC and NBC move Trump address to streaming, CNN skips cable feedABC News, NBC News and CNN announced they will skip airing Donald Trump’s primetime speech on their traditional television channels,

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Christopher Nolan’s entire Homeric adaptation, aka The Odyssey, was shot on IMAX film cameras—a first for any commercial feature. Yet the vast majority of ticket holders will watch a cropped, digitally projected version that strips away up to 40 percent of the image Nolan composed.Why most fans can’t see The Odyssey in IMAX 70mmOnly 25 American cinemas can screen The Odyssey in true IMAX 70mm when it opens nationwide this weekend. The bottleneck

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The House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 5 release date and time are right around the corner. The previous episode, titled “Tumbleton”, saw Ormund Hightower invade Tumbleton, creating a new set of challenges for Rhaenyra, who rules King’s Landing.House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, and many more.So, here’s all you need to know about the release of the fifth episode of HOTD Season 3.When

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Jon Bernthal has opened up about his long-running friendly rivalry with Tom Holland. The actor recently looked back on one memorable contest between them and revealed who he believes still has the edge.Jon Bernthal recalls facing Tom Holland at 17 and settles their long-running rivalryJon Bernthal recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where he discussed working with Tom Holland on The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, among other topics. D

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Netflix has revealed its biggest movie hits from the first half of 2026. The newly released viewing data reveals which titles captured the most attention globally, and the rankings include a few surprises.Netflix’s most-watched movies of 2026 bring a few unexpected resultsNetflix has shared its What We Watched report for the first half of 2026. Across movies and TV shows, Netflix recorded more than 97 billion hours watched during the first six months of 2026.The dat

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Shudder has released the first trailer for its upcoming horror film Hellcat. Brock Bodell wrote and directed the movie, marking his feature directorial debut.The film’s official synopsis reads, “Lena wakes in a moving camper trailer with a horrifying wound. She’s warned by the driver that they have one hour to get to a doctor, or she’ll succumb to an unimaginable fate. As the pain sets in and reality begins to fray, who should really be afraid?&rdq

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The new DCU series Lanterns seems doomed to follow the same dark vision that made Supergirl flop. Concerns had already risen regarding the HBO Max show in the wake of lackluster teaser trailers. However, those concerns are back in force following a Variety interview with writer Tom King, whose work also inspired the Supergirl movie.(Photo Credit: DC and Warner Bros.)The Supergirl movie was attacked for many reasons. However, most of the complaints regarding the movie’s depicti

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Robert Englund is ready to reprise his famous role as Freddy Krueger on one condition. He talked about his latest animated movie in a recent interview and also shared his views on the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.What did Robert Englund say about returning to the Freddy Krueger role?In a recent interview with ComingSoon for the 40th anniversary of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Robert Englund spoke about the franchise’s reboot, stating, “Well, I keep hearing all

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George Santos has been cast in the upcoming season of one of Fox’s toughest reality TV shows. Santos once served as the U.S. representative for New York’s 3rd congressional district. However, Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft following an investigation by the House Ethics Committee.What Fox TV show has George Santos been cast in?A new report from TV Line has revealed that George Santos is joining the cast of Special Forces: World’s Tough

"There's still plenty of mysterious out there." Dark Star Pictures has unveiled the first teaser trailer for an indie sci-fi horror film called Our Effed Up World, the latest creation from young trans filmmaker Alice Maio Mackay (also of T Blockers, Satranic Panic, The Serpent's Skin). This is playing soon at the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal this summer, but has no final release date yet. Fantasia's intro is the best for this: "With her latest film, Our Effed Up World, Mackay takes inspira

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DCU‘s Lanterns creator is determined to fix what most superhero TV shows get wrong. The new HBO series will feature an ensemble cast including Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, and more.What did Damon Lindelof say about the DCU Lanterns show?Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of the Lanterns TV show, alongside Chris Mundy, has revealed that the DCU project will redefine how superhero shows treat superpowered characters. The focus will remain on portraying the Green Lanterns as

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The Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has announced a temporary break. This time, however, her absence has nothing to do with the personal circumstances that kept her off the air earlier this year. Here is why she is stepping away from her morning anchor duties.Savannah Guthrie announces a temporary break from The Today ShowGuthrie announced during the July 16 broadcast of Today that she will temporarily leave the morning show to film NBC’s upcoming Wordle game show

"To see them hanging up there, it brought it home so vividly." Abramorama has revealed their first official trailer for the intensely riveting documentary film titled Hanging by a Wire, telling the harrowing true story of a mid-air rescue in Pakistan. This doc initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (I saw it there) and it has also played at other fests including Seattle, Sydney, Tribeca. When a makeshift cable car system malfunctions deep in the Pakistani Himala

"To see them hanging up there, it brought it home so vividly." Abramorama has revealed their first official trailer for the intensely riveting documentary film titled Hanging by a Wire, telling the harrowing true story of a mid-air rescue in Pakistan. This doc initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year (I saw it there) and it has also played at other fests including Seattle, Sydney, Tribeca. When a makeshift cable car system malfunctions deep in the Pakistani Himala

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Thursday’s live broadcast of NBC‘s Today show took an unexpected turn after an incident at the network’s New York City headquarters. The morning show continued as planned until a man breached security and entered the studio. Police responded to the location, and officials later confirmed that an investigation was underway.
NBC’s Today show faces a security breach at its New York City studioThe incident happened on the morning of July 16 at NBC’s st