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DreamWorks had an almighty hit with the How To Train Your Dragon movies, and while the animated franchise is now over, the perfect replacement is brewing behind the scenes. With Shrek , Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar under its belt, DreamWorks is no stranger to profitable movie franchises, but How To Train Your Dragon was a special case. Between 2010 and 2019, DreamWorks released a trio of How To Train Your Dragon movies , all of which achieved financial success to the tune of a combined $1.6 billion. Even more impressively - and where How To Train Your Dragon stands apart from DreamWorks' Shrek franchise - all three movies were acclaimed by fans and critics alike. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/yE7S8nc

Justified's Raylan Givens has become one of Timothy Olyphant's defining characters, but he wasn't the first actor to play the character onscreen. Olyphant has become something of an unofficial Western icon, thanks to Deadwood , The Mandalorian's Cobb Vanth and even his vocal cameo as the suspiciously Clint Eastwood-like "Spirit of the West" in Rango . Out of all those roles, Justified's laconic U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens is arguably his best-known and has become his signature character. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/7cYDOSF

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's Armin Shimerman apologized for the way he portrayed a Ferengi in an early episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Shimerman is best known for playing Ferengi entrepreneur Quark in all seven seasons of DS9, but Quark was not the only Ferengi Shimerman portrayed. The season one TNG episode "The Last Outpost" introduces the Ferengi as antagonists for Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and the USS Enterprise-D, and Shimerman plays Letek, one of the original Ferengi in Star Trek. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/nkNs1GP

The Idol has been canceled after just one season, which makes HBO's risky experiment all the more confusing. The announcement comes after months of denial from the network in the face of ferocious backlash to The Idol season 1. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and marking the first major acting role for musician Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, The Idol was intended to follow in the footsteps of co-creator and director Sam Levinson's provocative hit Euphoria in broadening HBO's scope and adding to its repertoire of well-received shows. Where Euphoria succeeded for HBO, however, The Idol was a catastrophic failure. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/syxJbUu

While the creators of The Big Bang Theory struck gold when they cast Jim Parsons, the actor had one real-life connection to Sheldon Cooper that made his performance even better. Although The Big Bang Theory was a hang-out show that relied on its entire ensemble cast to succeed, there is no doubt about who the show’s breakout character was. Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco were both established sitcom stars with years of experience under their belts before the show began. However, The Big Bang Theory made comparative newcomer Jim Parsons into a star. Parsons turned Sheldon Cooper into a sitcom legend in his inimitable performance. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/YB817V5

Warning: contains major spoilers for Uncanny Avengers #1! Not only is Captain America a source of inspiration for heroes of all stripes, revered by everyone from Thor to the Punisher, he is also respected as one of the best tacticians in the world. As such, he rarely loses fights outright, let alone suffers long-lasting damage to his body and pride - but that is exactly how Uncanny Avengers #1 just played out. Captain America will be wearing his new injury as a badge of dishonor for months, having been beaten and replaced as Marvel's supreme tactician. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/K0omr6j

Jurassic Park was recently re-released in theaters, and it ended up beating the combined total of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Little Mermaid at the box office. Directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park was released in 1993, spawning a successful franchise that now consists of six feature films. Spielberg's original movie remains not only the best entry in the franchise, but one of the most important blockbuster movies ever made. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/1lyHXTc

Warning: Contains spoilers for Marvel Unleashed #1! The new limited series Marvel Unleashed mixes high-octane, Avengers -style action with The Incredible Journey, creating one of the most entertaining, and poignant, reads of the year. Marvel Unleashed stars the fan-favorite Pet Avengers, including Pizza Dog, Bats, Lockjaw and other classic Marvel animal companions, bringing them together against not only Kraven the Hunter, but an entirely new threat as well, one involving the sinister Advanced Idea Mechanics. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/P98BNRA

Warning: spoilers for Knight Terrors: Titans #2 ahead! The Titans are DC's closest team, but there's a member who has been with them since almost the start and yet never gets any love - or even a name. Thanks to DC's Knight Terrors event , the Titans are finally on speaking terms with their most underrated member, and even discover their name. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/cq47Y63

The Spider-Verse may be packed with wall-crawling heroes, but there's always room for another Spider-Man , especially if their costume evokes the iconic 'extreme' aesthetic of '90s comics. In new fanart, Spidey gets an awesome new look, complete with his own version of '90s ammo belts. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/NHY7Czi

While some Hollywood actors are happy to stay in their wheelhouse, these stars are constantly expanding their range with exciting new roles. There are plenty of versatile Hollywood stars. Some coast on doing one specific thing extremely well, while others demonstrate an occasional willingness to exit their comfort zone, but lack the flexibility to fully carry it off; however, the most fascinating type of actor is the one who refuses to settle into a niche, choosing instead to leverage their skills into an ever-expanding spectrum of diverse roles. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/4NAQveJ

While much of the plot of Adam Sandler's breakout hit Billy Madison remains implausible and unrealistic, one scene in the comedian's movie caused some serious real problems behind the scenes. Adam Sandler has been in the industry for decades now, long enough so that certain on-set protocols followed today may not have been followed so stringently during the filming of some of his earlier movies. In hindsight, sometimes scenes were shot using techniques that wouldn't go over well in modern times. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/1c8OSiy

Priscilla won't actually feature any Elvis music, and director Sofia Coppola now explains why her requests to use it were denied. Coming hot on the heels of 2022's Elvis , which stars Austin Butler in the title role, Coppola's upcoming A24 film is set to take a different approach, focusing instead on the life of Elvis' wife Priscilla and her often stormy relationship with the King of Rock and Roll. The film is based on Priscilla's 1985 book Elvis and Me , and Priscilla herself serves as an executive producer. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/A7TJ0dy

The central MacGuffin of The Lord of the Rings is Sauron's Ring of Power and here is every power, ability, and effect the One Ring has on its various wielders throughout the franchise. As is known from both The Lord of the Rings books and Peter Jackson's film trilogy, the story of the franchise centers on the attempted destruction of the One Ring. After finding its way to the Shire, the Ring of Power heralds a new age of evil in Middle-earth leaving an unlikely hero in the form of Frodo Baggins to destroy the One Ring and counter Sauron. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/yOSrdI9

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew director Jake Schreier discusses how elements of Jon Watts' style from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man trilogy shine through in the new Star Wars show. Skeleton Crew was created by Watts and Christopher Ford. The show is a coming-of-age story in the vein of the 1980s Amblin movies, and will follow a group of kids trying to get home while lost in the galaxy with the help of a Jedi played by Jude Law. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/NVyHTx9

Warning: contains potential spoilers for Immortal Thor #1! The God of Thunder is returning with a brand-new ongoing, The Immortal Thor , and as the story begins, gods even higher than Odin are revealed to preside over Marvel's Ten Realms, hidden in a dimension all of their own. Secrets of Marvel's deepest lore are about to be exposed, and fans wouldn't expect anything less from Al Ewing's mythic follow-up to the celebrated Immortal Hulk . from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/6r9MwyP

Bachelor In Paradise alum Sarah Herron is going on record about her frustrations with the new Bachelor Nation spin-off, The Golden Bachelor . As Gerry Turner, the 71-year-old widower who's starring in the spin-off, gets set to start his journey looking for love, Sarah has opened up about the new series. Viewers have been waiting for The Golden Bachelor season 1 for years after learning about the series being in development, but with the series getting picked up for the fall 2023 season, things have been moving along quicker than ever. While Gerry has been vocal about his public second chance at love, Bachelor Nation has also been chiming in with their thoughts. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/qQwcIdC

2023 thus far has seen remarkable box office returns and audience excitement for its many blockbusters and other films. Barbie , Oppenheimer , Across the Spider-Verse , Mission Impossible , The Super Mario Bros. Movie , Evil Dead Rise , John Wick: Chapter 4, and numerous others have all shown that cinema is not slowing down. Great films have also given young actors the chance to showcase previously unknown talents, while also allowing for established performers to show off their versatility and range. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/rBJ4cC2

The communicators used by the Power Rangers have a secret ability that was never showcased in the original 1990s television show. It is first revealed in Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink, where with the help of Trini and Zack , Kimberly tries to stop Goldar and his ally Verto's plot for world domination by using their communicators to create illusions. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/41Q9KgN

Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher is Netflix's most exciting upcoming series, but some not familiar with the source material may be wondering what it's all about. Flanagan has become something of a miracle worker for Netflix, adapting various novels into Netflix series or movies that have all been hits for the streamer. His adaptations of beloved novels include Shirley Jackson's gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House, Stephen King's psychological thriller Gerald's Game , and Christopher Pike's heartbreaking, existential horror The Midnight Club , among others. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/6Lbt72Q

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Stranger Things season 5 hasn't started filming yet, but star David Harbour says he knows how the show ends, promising a very impactful finale. First released on Netflix in 2016, Stranger Things has since become one of the streamer's biggest hits. The show, which is created by Matt and Ross Duffer, released season 4 last year, with the in-development season 5 confirmed to be its last. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/5qPGSiR

Sister Wives is all about polygamy, and Robyn Brown's breaking the mold by asking Kody Brown for a monogamous relationship, but her expectations may be unrealistic. Robyn's maturing, and Kody's a famous older man. Quite often, this dynamic spells trouble. Many well-known men have decided to opt out of marriages with older women. They prefer to spend time with younger females. Kody could do this to Robyn , 44, within the framework of a plural marriage. He might bring in a new wife. While Kody's religious, he's not as religious as he used to be. However, he may use religion as an excuse to bring a younger female into the family. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/Ufm2Vyb

On Claim to Fame season 2 episode 8, contestant JR was revealed to be Lil Nas X's older brother, and he now explains how his pride led to his elimination from the game. JR had a strong start on Claim to Fame as he was able to trick everyone into thinking that his celebrity relative was an NBA basketball star. However, when Gabriel won JR's Wine Room puzzle clue, he figured out that he was related to Lil Nas X. Although Gabriel knew JR's identity, he wanted to keep him safe. Unfortunately, JR incorrectly guessed that Chris was related to Billy Idol, and was eliminated from Claim to Fame . from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/azUgcoX

Too Hot To Handle season 5 may have come to a close, but many are curious about Linzy Luu, one of the grenades who entered the retreat after the cast had already been established. As one of the contestants who was aware she would be coming to Too Hot To Handle season 5 before entering the series, Linzy was prepared for Lana's rules, but that didn't make her excited to follow them. Upon entering the villa, Linzy was clear that she would break the rules if she felt like it. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/2F8K6np

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Daniele Gates lashed out at a fan for making " inappropriate " assumptions about her husband Yohan Geronimo. The 43-year-old has become a regular in the franchise since her 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise season 2 debut. Daniele got married to her 32-year-old Dominican Republic-based boyfriend Yohan after having met him in a hotel lobby. Yohan's height attracted Daniele into dating him, which they did for five months before their wedding. During these five months, Daniele had only spent three weeks with Yohan in person. Yet once they married, Daniele decided it was a good idea for her to move to the DR from New York City. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/Hepq32W

Despite having some very on-the-nose names, some Star Wars villains are too cool and intimidating to be mocked. Specifically in the case of the Dark Lords of the Sith, the names they take on are very straightforward as they're usually a tweak on some sort of sinister, negative, or malicious word. However, many times those villains do live up to their names (however lacking in nuance they may be). from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/3rtqVQN

Warning! Contains spoilers for Knight Terrors: Punchline #1 and Knight Terrors: Nightwing #1! Oracle has just turned into the worst nightmare Batgirl could have ever imagined. A twisted copycat of Barbara Gordon turns the hero's innovative alter ego into a terrifying vision. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/CMnaOUw

The behind-the-scenes details of Oppenheimer ’s production demonstrate the craftsmanship and commitment that went into making the film a success. Christopher Nolan’s three-hour biopic of the father of the nuclear bomb J. Robert Oppenheimer has proven a hit with critics and audiences. The film has earned over $240 million at the box office and currently sits at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes . Reviews demonstrate a widespread appreciation for the movie’s numerous winning aspects, including its thoughtful script, powerhouse cast, and stunning visuals. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/W9P8f3J

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way cast member Tejaswi Goswami AKA TJ took Kimberly’s side during an argument with his brother, Yash. The 33-year-old Indian man fell in love with the 30-year-old Alabama native on social media. One thing led to another, and Kimberly flew to India to take the relationship to the next level. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as she anticipated. Soon after landing, the American woman began facing issues with TJ’s family. She couldn’t get along with her soon-to-be brother-in-law or her mother-in-law. The new 90 Day Fiancé franchise star also became overwhelmed by the cultural differences. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/ANhFd9W

After a completely game-changing and epic episode that revealed the true nature of Luffy's Devil Fruit and set up an epic rematch between Luffy and Kaido, One Piece 's 1072nd episode has a lot of hype to live up to. Luckily fans won't have to wait long to see if it actually meets the high expectations set for it. This is especially refreshing after the previous delay for episode #1071. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/vRCOmEy

On Bachelor in Paradise season 7, Noah Erb touched hearts when he fell for Abigail Heringer, and it's time to talk about what the couple's up to in 2023. Noah chose a woman with a disability, and he's very sensitive about her hearing problem. Abigail has bilateral cochlear implants. However, her hearing will never be perfect. Since Noah's a nurse, he knows a lot about people with disabilities, and understands the challenges that they face. Instead of seeing Abigail's deafness as a barrier, he praised her strength, showing depth and compassion. Noah and Abigail are finally engaged , and they've had other fun adventures this year. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/mUIc45y

A Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writer explains the big difference between the Spider-Verse and Marvel Cinematic Universe's versions of the multiverse. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has arrived on digital, and numerous details from the behind-the-scenes of the movie have started to emerge as either part of the film's bonus features, such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 's deleted scene setting up Spider-Man 2099's team for the threequel, or with those who worked on the movie sharing never-before-seen details. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/MUurT2y

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been officially announced. This announcement only confirmed the game's title and release date after a myriad of leaks, but following a July 27 blog post on the official Call of Duty website, a full reveal event is expected later in Warzone 2.0 's Season 5. An August 17 date has been heavily rumored after data miners dug into Season 5's files and could provide players with more information surrounding what modes and maps the upcoming game will contain. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/hkWCJuO

Warning: contains spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3 ! DC’s shadiest superhero team, Stormwatch, is gathering anti- Justice League weapons – but it remains to be seen who might be pulling their strings, and what that might mean for DC's top heroes. With the Justice League currently on hiatus, their influence is still being felt in the pages of Batman: The Brave and the Bold #3, as the “Down With Kings” storyline makes clear. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/3dJUMxS

Warning: Spoilers for One Piece Anime #1071 Episode #1071 of One Piece finally saw the official anime debut of Luffy's Fifth Gear transformation , but the anticipated episode suffered from issues the series has struggled with in the past, including frustrating pacing. Fans of the series have long waited to witness Luffy awaken his Devil Fruit abilities. With several episodes of the current arc presenting incredibly animated sequences and cinema-like pacing, expectations of the debut Gear 5th episode were high. Unfortunately, Luffy's big episode failed to meet the bar that recent episodes centered on Zoro and Big Mom set. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/QdcfVuW

In Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty season 1, the Lakers won the 1979–1980 season, which began their rise to greatness. Season 2 will further explore this team as it continues to make a name for itself, with the Lakers facing countless challenges both on and off the court. The second season will also show the rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics heat up as they each fight for the championship trophy, with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird leading the charge. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/YXEKuiB

Robyn Brown shocked Sister Wives fans when she finally admitted that she wanted a monogamous marriage with Kody Brown , and she may have just pretended to be into Kody's whole Coyote Pass pipe dream . Over the years, it's become harder to trust Robyn, because she's got that passive-aggressive thing happening. She seems devout, and appeared to care about her fellow sister wives, but it's possible that she single-handedly ripped apart a plural marriage that might have thrived without her. Way back when, the Brown family was relatively happy, and the Brown kids probably remember those halcyon days, which are long gone. Is Robyn to blame ? from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/f5GhNpM

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Death of the Venomverse #1 Symbiotes like Venom and Carnage are perhaps the most formidable species in the Marvel Universe, with only a few notable weaknesses to speak of that consistently lead to their downfall in battle. However, during Carnage’s twisted mission of violence and murder across the multiverse, he has finally overcome some of the symbiotes’ biggest weaknesses, and in doing so, has officially surpassed Venom. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/6y8spQZ

James Gunn's DCU plans clash with what the Snyderverse tried to set up, and there is one line that shows why they can't both work together. After a ten-year stint with Zack Snyder's roadmap and repeated attempts to resonate with audiences, writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran took the DCU reigns in hopes of making the DCU a little more like the MCU. While the two cinematic universes have been "competing" for years, the MCU has often been praised by both critics and audiences. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/J3I6jgo

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Warning: Spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy #4 The latest sacrifice within Guardians of the Galaxy echoes Groot's sacrifice from the 2014 MCU movie of the same name. In the comic, the Guardians have been going through a transitional period, so to speak. Following a still-mysterious breakup that happened a year ago, Rocket Raccoon and Groot exited the team. Groot left to become a galaxy-sucking monster that gives Galactus a run for his money, while Rocket went on to run his own town as the Star-Sheriff. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/yesK19H

Picking the right Archetype is the first step to success in Remnant 2 , and that can make all the difference in multiplayer. Eleven different character classes have been discovered so far, but some of them are just better balanced for single player than they are for co-op. Some are available to all players from the beginning, but other "secret" ones have to be unlocked via often lengthy, difficult in-game quests. Switching between them, though, is as easy as can be - all players have to do is pick the right Engram. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/n7Uxy3k

Warning: contains preview pages for What If...? Dark: Venom #1! As Marvel explores the possibilities of its multiverse, the Fantastic Four 's bouncing, blue-eyed Thing has become the new Venom . The new What If...? Dark series explores what would have happened if iconic stories had gone off the rails. For example - what if the Venom symbiote had escaped Reed Richards' containment and, instead of bonding with Eddie Brock, chosen Ben Grimm as its host? from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/nvd16mj

Anson Mount plays Captain Christopher Pike on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , but he first played the character in Star Trek: Discovery season 2. Captain Pike commanded the USS Enterprise before Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) took over. Pike, played by Jeffrey Hunter, was introduced in the original unaired pilot of Star Trek: The Original Series entitled "The Cage," but those who watched TOS first met Pike, played by Sean Kennery, in the season one two-part episode, "The Menagerie." Though Pike only played a small role in TOS , the character has become a major figure in Star Trek lore. from Screen Rant https://ift.tt/CUHMdfp