Explaining how much the Halo video game series has influenced geek culture is tricky. However, with some of the best video games ever made, plus comic books, TV shows (both animated and live-action), and other related media, Halo is a major part of today’s science fiction landscape.
Filmmaker Mona Fastvold approached her friend, Rowlson-Hall, with a film idea about Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religion, and her strong beliefs in both celibacy and faith. It took seven years, but Fastvold – who co-wrote the Oscar-winning short film The Brutalist – finally had a script for The Testament of Ann Lee. Rowlson-Hall immediately agreed to work on it without even reading it. She then spent a week in May 2024 creating the film’s choreography, using demos from composer Daniel Blumberg’s original music. Her ideas were heavily influenced by historical images of the Shakers, particularly depictions of men and women moving in separate circles before joining together. As she describes it, these images felt like a completed puzzle that then came undone.
Jessica Alba recently shared at the Red Sea Film Festival (as reported by Variety) that she appreciated playing a female superhero in the Fantastic Four movies, as it allowed her to be a role model. However, she also admitted to feeling very uncomfortable with a particular scene where she had to partially undress, and she worried about it for weeks before filming.
The final episodes of Stranger Things season 5 pick up right where we left off, with the group from Hawkins still trying to stop Vecna. These episodes reveal some surprising information, including a prediction about Eleven’s future from Kali. After a month-long wait, the rest of Stranger Things season 5 is now available to watch on Netflix.
Miniseries are a great option for production companies because they eliminate the worry of cancellation, ensuring viewers get a complete story. We’ve also seen a trend in recent years, like with this year’s Untamed and Task, where popular limited series get extended. However, many miniseries are also perfect as standalone stories, and 2025 offered several excellent examples.
As fans eagerly anticipate new DC films like Supergirl and Man of Tomorrow, Zack Snyder has been revisiting the past and gaining followers on Instagram. He initially shared a photo of Henry Cavill when he first joined the platform, but his latest post features Cavill in his classic Superman suit. You can see it below!
Released in theaters on March 19, 2004, Dawn of the Dead marked the feature film debut of director Zack Snyder. He put a fresh spin on George A. Romero’s 1978 zombie film, and it quickly became a hit with both critics and audiences. Made with a budget of $26 million, the remake earned $102 million in theaters, establishing Snyder as a promising director.
Homelander didn’t have any issues with the first Black Noir for a long time. They worked together for years, but eventually fought in season 3 of The Boys. The conflict stemmed from Black Noir wanting revenge for the deaths of his former teammates, while Homelander wouldn’t allow it after discovering Soldier Boy was actually his father.
I was checking out the Fall Damage YouTube channel, and Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer – you know, the voices of Commander Shepard – were talking about what’s next for the Mass Effect series. And honestly? It sounds really promising! They dropped some hints that things are looking good for the future of the franchise, which is awesome to hear.
In the final season of Stranger Things, Will Byers publicly acknowledges he is gay. The show hinted at this throughout its run—even in the first episode, his mother mentioned his father once used a homophobic slur to describe him, and later, a disagreement with his friend Mike touched on Will’s lack of interest in girls. However, Will’s journey with his feelings, particularly his romantic feelings for Mike, became a central part of his story in the show’s last two seasons.