It’s been 24 years since Daniel Radcliffe first played Harry Potter, bringing the character to life on screen. Now, 14 years after the final movie, ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,’ the story is about to start again with a new generation.
The classic image of the gunslinger still shapes heroes in many types of movies today, from action stars like John Wick to superheroes like Wolverine. You can see their influence in everything from science fiction and crime dramas to big-budget Marvel movies. Whether it’s a charismatic gambler like Doc Holliday or the tough, wandering cowboys from Sergio Leone’s films, these characters perfectly captured the spirit of the Wild West.
Although Leavitt isn’t currently posting dance videos, she’s aiming for a career in acting. In an interview with Vulture in May 2025, she expressed her hope to be a successful actress, potentially breaking the mold for reality stars. She even revealed that she returned for season three of Mormon Wives specifically to get an audition for Dancing with the Stars, demonstrating her desire to move beyond being known just as a ‘MomTok’ personality. Leavitt is always thinking ahead, and now everyone realizes she’s capable of much more than just TikTok trends.
Laverne & Shirley followed the adventures of two friends working at Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee. They lived in a basement apartment and spent their free time at their father’s pizza parlor and bowling alley. Their often-irritating neighbors, Lenny and Squiggy, always provided laughs as Laverne and Shirley tried to manage their finances and find love.
The world of Star Wars is always growing with new films, series, games, books, and comics. But not every part of its history has been explored equally. Here’s our ranking of the nine Star Wars eras, based on how much potential they have for new stories and how much room there is to expand on what we already know.
Bradley Jackson has been held in Belarus for 28 days and is reportedly being subjected to torture – including sleep deprivation through harsh lights and loud music. Despite this, she continues to protect the identity of the person she was meeting, even though revealing their name could potentially clear her of the charges against her. She previously compromised another source, Claire, under pressure, but now she’s refusing to break. She’s a journalist, and she’s determined to protect her source, this time.
The anecdote arose while Powell and The Running Man director Edgar Wright visited Hits Radio UK to promote the 2025 movie calendar entry. After being asked if either had instances where they’ve seen someone consuming a past project of theirs, the Twisters star jumped into the story. As seen on their Instagram, he recalled realizing the guy sitting next to was watching the 2023 rom-com. After watching him for a bit, he eventually asked the moviegoer if he was enjoying it, and got a curt response:
This new Netflix competition show is inspired by Squid Game. Like the original, 456 players compete in challenges based on children’s games, but with a much lighter consequence for losing. Instead of elimination meaning death, players are simply marked with ink and sent home.
Next year celebrates the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and the film remains incredibly popular. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint will forever be known as the iconic Golden Trio, just like Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, and the rest of the cast. While the Harry Potter movies weren’t perfect, the idea of replacing them with a new TV series feels a bit strange.
Planet Centauri launched in full in December 2024 after almost a decade of development. Despite boasting 138,000 wishlists on Steam, the indie project only sold 581 units in its first week, as Polygon reported.