I’ve always been hesitant about movies based on video games, honestly. So many of them just don’t live up to the original, changing key parts of the story and characters, and ending up disappointing everyone – both people new to the game and longtime fans. But The Super Mario Bros. Movie really surprised me! It actually broke that pattern, and I think it might be the best video game adaptation we’ve ever seen.
The show was filmed last winter, which is why Mortensen was cast. He recently gained attention due to a viral video involving his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Frankie Paul, leading to the cancellation of her season of The Bachelorette. ABC and Disney pulled the season just before it was set to air after the three-year-old video of a conflict between them surfaced. Although Paul had previously reached a legal agreement regarding an arrest at the time, there’s currently an ongoing investigation into allegations of domestic violence involving both her and Mortensen, with claims of abuse coming from both sides. Fans are upset that Mortensen is appearing on a new show so soon after his ex’s season was canceled, questioning why a company that supports women would give a platform to someone accused of abuse. One commenter asked, “As a company that empowers women, why are we giving abusive men a platform?”
Apple TV’s new series, Imperfect Women, created by Annie Weisman and featuring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara, centers around the aftermath of a brutal murder. When one friend is killed, the remaining two must grapple with their grief, uncover the truth behind her death, and confront each other’s hidden secrets—while keeping their own under wraps. This suspenseful whodunit is full of compelling drama, making it a perfect addition to Apple TV’s lineup.
The fourth episode, “Hurm,” hasn’t been as well-received as previous ones. It centers on Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) traveling to Hell to join forces with Damien Darkblood (Clancy Brown) and protect Earth from the incredibly powerful villain, Volcanikka (Indira Varma). This episode notably adapts a storyline from the comic books that creator Robert Kirkman had previously cut.
In the thrilling world of cryptocurrency drama, our hero today is Investor Jordan, who took to X (formerly known as Twitter, because why not change names when the world is already chaotic?) to share his latest Bitcoin price predictions. He’s convinced BTC could be hitting a bottom soon-like, really soon-after this rollercoaster of volatility. One minute it’s crashing toward $60,000, then it’s back above $70,000, and now it’s hanging out somewhere around $67,000. Honestly, it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out.
Residents of GE Lofts, an apartment complex in Atlanta’s Castleberry Heights, are getting a high-tech security upgrade following a string of burglaries that have caused frustration.
Despite the time jump, the main characters still face familiar struggles. The new trailer shows Zendaya’s Rue involved in risky situations, Jacob Elordi’s Nate dealing with family pressure, and Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie exploring a career on OnlyFans. You can watch the Season 3 trailer below to see what’s ahead for them.
Neil Druckmann recently shared some interesting finds on Instagram: early character sketches from 2003 that he discovered while cleaning his garage. These sketches were for characters who later appeared in the original game, and looking back at them prompted Druckmann to reflect on the game’s development. He hinted that there’s more story content on the way.
The first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, introduced audiences to Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) as he discovered he was a wizard and began his education at Hogwarts. Over the next ten years, viewers followed Harry’s fight against the returned Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). The Harry Potter films have become iconic for a whole generation and remain popular and cherished by fans today.
The complaint, filed in the august chambers of King County Superior Court, trains its sights on Kalshi’s binary event contracts-a mere penny or two wagered, yet enough to stir the wrath of the state. Washington, with all the gravitas of a Puritan elder, declares these contracts to be the very embodiment of gambling under RCW 9.46.0237: “Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or a future contingent event not under the person’s control.” Oh, the horror of it all!