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House of the Dragon episode 9’s original plan for Aegon’s coronation scene proves how badly the Dragonpit escape failed Rhaenys’ character. WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 1 and George R.R. Martin’s book, Fire & Blood!The original plan for Aegon’s coronation scene in House of the Dragon season 1, episode 9 proves the show failed Rhaenys Targaryen’s character. One of the most epic yet morally shocking moments in House of the Dragon season 1 was when Rhaenys made a grand escape from the Dragonpit on Meleys. After being held captive in King’s Landing, Rhaenys interrupted King Aegon II Targaryen’s coronation by…

Tim Burton’s Wednesday breaks Netflix records and reboots The Addams Family cleverly which proves classic series can still be revived with new twists. Wednesday’s popularity proves that reboots can be successful. Within three weeks of release, Tim Burton’s Wednesday became Netflix’s second most-watched English language series. Ranking at first is Stranger Things which borrows influences from many different horror stories but is still original content. Wednesday, arguably, is one of the most successful reboots of the last several years. Not only did Wednesday defy expectations, but it also broke Tim Burton’s negative ratings streak which started with another 60s reboot, Dark Shadows. Wednesday’s hype shows that both Burton and reboots can have…

Wednesday’s ancestor Goody Addams goes by a name with a significant meaning in Puritan history, which creates a big mystery for the character. WARNING! This article contains SPOILERS for Wednesday season 1!The real meaning behind the name that Joseph Crackstone and the Addamses call Goody in Wednesday season 1 leaves the family with another unsolved mystery. Netflix’s series dives back into four centuries worth of history for the iconic Addams family, including references to Cousin Itt in the Nightshades Society and the introduction of Gomez and Wednesday Addams’ ancestor Goody, a witch who helped save outcasts from eradication by Crackstone. Goody ultimately…

From Uncle Fester and Morticia Addams to Principal Weems and Xavier, Netflix’s Wednesday featured many powerful and gifted characters. In November 2022, Netflix released one of its most popular shows of all time: the gothic coming-of-age series, Wednesday. Based on Charles Addams’ fan-favorite character, the show follows the eldest Addams child as she attends Nevermore Academy and tries to solve a murder mystery that seems directly linked to her. RELATED:10 Best Teen Shows Of The 2020s (So Far) Along the way, Wednesday meets a slew of powerful allies and enemies, each with their own skills and supernatural abilities. While some of…

Dave Bautista’s role in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery had been far better than what fans had expected. He is not the first wrestler who became an actor and certainly won’t be the last, but his range in cinema has been an astonishing one. He is an exceptionally talented actor and the director of the spin-off would agree as well. Dave Bautista in Glass Onion with Edward Norton His range in acting varies from Guardians of the Galaxy to Army of the Dead. He can play roles both comedic and serious and he can just as easily switch between the two. However, upon being deemed…

While we are nowadays on the topic of actors who love their characters despite not playing them anymore (read: Henry Cavill), actor Tobey Maguire’s name seems to be on the list as well. Putting on the suit and letting his Spidey senses tingle for the very first time in 2002, his portrayal of the web-slinging superhero brought wit, physicality, and charm to the character. Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man Now, after almost two decades of putting his web-slinging days behind him, except reprising his role in a cameo for Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tobey Maguire has revealed something which probably has fans going…

Ryan Reynolds has been known to goof around bromantically with actors on and off screens. The same was true for The Amazing Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield when they shared a small kiss during the Golden Globes. The actor recalled a hilarious bet that Andrew Garfield had set with Ryan Reynolds. Although Reynolds lost the bet, the duo indeed shared a small kiss during the awards ceremony. Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield during the Golden Globes.When Ryan Reynolds Kissed Andrew Garfield The Deadpool actor recently shared the screen with Will Ferrell when their musical movie premiered on theater screens and Apple TV+. Spirited saw Ryan Reynolds and…

The Man of Steel actor, Henry Cavill was removed from the role of Superman after Zack Snyder left DCU. But in the latest DCU movie Black Adam, Henry Cavill made his comeback as Superman with a post on social media that stated, “I am back as Superman”. But as new bosses were appointed to DCU by Warner Bros. Discovery, namely James Gunn and Peter Safran, they wanted to sever all connections of the Justice League made by Zack Snyder. Henry Cavill was forced to exit only 5 weeks after his appearance in Black Adam.  Henry Cavill Also read: Henry Cavill Out as Superman; Ben Affleck To Direct…

Children connected to famous personalities have the craziest stories to speak out in front of the class. A similar story occurred with Henry Cavill and his nephew Thomas when the latter claimed that his uncle was Superman. Much to his dismay, the school did not believe him and wanted to speak to Thomas’ mother and Cavill’s sister-in-law. It all turned out hilariously adorable when the family stated that it was true and that Henry Cavill was Thomas’ uncle. Henry Cavill’s Superman stands for hope.When Henry Cavill’s Nephew Found Trouble At School As much as Henry Cavill loves gaming and cooking, The…

Zachary Levi recently took it upon himself to address the hate that the DC Universe and James Gunn had been receiving. He further was taken aback by the plethora of false information and rumors that had been circulating regarding him and his upcoming movie, the sequel to Shazam! Slowly and steadily actors associated with the DCU as well as James Gunn himself have been debunking every whisp of information flying around that is even remotely untrue. Zachary Levi as Captain Marvel The Shazam! Fury of the Gods actor took to Instagram and went live to answer every doubt the fans might have. He further…

James Cameron is known for some of the best franchises in Hollywood. The Oscar-winning director has been busy with his Avatar franchise for the past decade. Recently, he claimed that the motion capture tech of The Way of Water is much better than Marvel movies. However, the Titanic director once had his own plans for the Marvel superhero, Spider-Man. During the 1990s Marvel was not as big as it is today, and he was not able to continue with his plans. James Cameron In his book Tech Noir: The Art of James Cameron, the Avatar director talked about his struggles to bring his plan into action. The book includes…

It has been revealed many times by many actors from the industry that the characters they play become part of their being, something that they feel attached to more than most things, and star Hugh Jackman is not any different from the people who feel that way. He spent 17 years of his career playing the character of Logan/Wolverine in the X-Men franchise as well as Wolverine standalone films, he had bonded with the character as if he was the mutant himself. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine And when it came the time for him to hang the claws once and for all…

Mark Ruffalo has always been an advocate for free speech, whether it’s for minorities from various parts of the world trying to get their voice heard or for users on social media platforms. Seeing this, Elon Musk’s entry on Twitter as the Chief Executive Officer seemed like what public figures like Mark Ruffalo and millions of other active Twitter users wanted. However, Elon Musk’s entry into the Twitter office only led to changes so big that people started questioning whether the change in power was worth it or not. In a recent tweet, Mark Ruffalo keeps the guessing game aside…

The start of the year for former WWE legend Dwayne Johnson was looking brighter than ever. His plans and vision for reinvigorating the footing that the DC Universe had lost were quite exemplary as he successfully got Henry Cavill back into the franchise. Not to mention that he was set to star in the eleventh major DCU release – Black Adam. However, new DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran decided to do a 180 on The Rock’s vision- first, by excluding Black Adam from the ‘first chapter’ of the DCU, and second by booting Henry Cavill from the Superman role that…

In yet another example of art imitating life, or in this case the other way round, Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst were reportedly dating halfway through the first Spider-Man film. What began as a crush, almost like Peter Parker and MJ, grew into something more. But as fate would have it, the situation ended before things ever got serious between the pair. Despite the short romance, it turns out the could-be-relationship had more than one person associated with the Sam Raimi production sweating. Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 3 (2007) Tobey Maguire Recalls Crushing on Kirsten Dunst Great things happened two decades…

The classically beautiful period drama, The Cider House Rules (1999) was the launching pad for now infamous Hollywood A-listers, the likes of Tobey Maguire and Charlize Theron alongside rising actors like Paul Rudd. And even though the trio is presented at the front and center of the film, the romantic pairing of Theron opposite Maguire was one that required a bit more introspection on the part of the film’s casting director. The young actors, both emerging talents within the industry, did end up beautifully navigating the story in the 1999 film. However, the two leads had to overcome their fair share of…

In 2008, one of the first ever films from Marvel Studios to grace the cinemas was Iron Man, which would later give rise to the cinematic juggernaut that we know today. And spearheading this vision was Robert Downey Jr., the man who would later take the role of becoming the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from that one movie. Leading the charge from his role as Tony Stark, the actor would gain fame and fortune which were astonishing, to say the least. Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man Giving the reigns of such an important project to someone like RDJ at…

Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans’s bromance over the years during their tenure in the MCU together was riveting and enthralling to the eyes of million. The ruggedly handsome duo ruled in the hearts and minds of MCU fans, defining a whole generation of superhero fans, now with Captain America out of the MCU realm and Thor still standing tall in the franchise. The power levels between the two heroes may perceive Odinson as the winner nonetheless Chris Evans sure outdid his fellow peer Chris Hemsworth in another enticing battle which isn’t as blood-soaked as it’d be in the fictional world.…

DC has created innumerable live-action adaptations over the years with most of them becoming a spectacle among the audience. But a majority of these films and shows often end up focusing only on mainstream superheroes like Batman and Superman. Although these characters are beloved by fans, there happen to be countless other such figures that are colossally underrated. And that is exactly what The Rock wanted, for DC Studios to pave the way for more unknown yet just as brilliant superheroes. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson With Black Adam marking Dwayne Johnson’s DC debut, the actor remarked how valuable this project had…

Hulk is a result of Captain America’s super soldier experiment, but there are three major differences that gave Bruce Banner his monstrous alter ego. Steve Rogers and Bruce Banner owe their superpowers to the same super soldier serum, but their superhuman transformation into Captain America and the Hulk is extremely different. Just like the comics, the MCU has a variety of super soldiers. From Red Skull to Emil Blonsky and Karli Morgenthau, many characters have attempted to reach the peak of human performance, all to different results. And yet, Steve Rogers continues to be the perfect super soldier that everyone still wants to replicate.…

Aemond Targaryen has some major parallels with Daemon in House of the Dragon, which will make their eventual fates all the more satisfying. Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 1, and George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood.Aemond Targaryen has some clear similarities to Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon, which will have an amazing payoff in their respective endings. Daemon is the ultimate rogue in House of the Dragon: one of the realm’s greatest warriors who rides one of its fiercest dragons, has long coveted the Iron Throne, and possesses a potent mix of danger, cruelty, charm,…

A deleted scene from The Amazing Spider-Man 2 would have recontextualized the film’s abrupt ending and changed Garfield’s Peter Parker moving forward. One deleted scene from Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 would have set Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker on a completely different narrative course. Following Spider-Man and Gwen as they deal with Oscorp and the newly-created Electro, the film mixes effective and genuine emotional beats with confusing and overly-long narrative set-ups that are never followed through on. However, including one deleted scene would help some parts of the movie make more sense. While the second Garfield Spider-Man movie teased several potential plot lines…

Wednesday season 1’s cast originally featured Hocus Pocus’ Thora Birch before she left the series, but season 2 can fix this missed opportunity. WARNING! This article contains major SPOILERS for Wednesday season 1!Wednesday season 1 almost featured a nostalgic actor in a lead role, but there are still opportunities to recast her in season 2. Alongside an ensemble cast of young adults led by Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Tim Burton’s Addams Family series has several big-name actors playing important roles. With Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzmán as Gomez, Gwendoline Christie as Principal Larissa Weems, and Fred Armisen as Uncle Fester, Wednesday’s adult…

While the first season of House of the Dragon was incredible, it did leave a few plot holes that will need to be filled during the second season. House of the Dragons season 1 is at its end, and there will likely be another two years before fans have the chance to see a second season. It’s disappointing, given how great the show is, but the show’s incredible writing means that viewers will certainly be coming back to see the early stages of the Dance of the Dragons. Yet, while the writing is brilliant, some plot holes in the story left fans…