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The second season of House of the Dragon had some very nice points, most notably the spectacular Battle of Rook's Rest, but the ending left a lot of people puzzled. Rather than ramping up to some big climax, as did the first season of House of the Dragon as well as every season of predecessor show Game of Thrones, the second season of House of the Dragon ended with a montage teasing conflicts yet to come. Daemon Targaryen has raised an army in the Riverlands at the same time as the Lannisters and Criston Cole are marching on his location. The Triarchy fleet is sailing to Westeros to attack Rhaenyra Targaryen's forces, but they don't get there. The newly minted Dragonseeds put on their armor but don't take flight, and so on.

It felt like something was missing, and a lot of fans seemed to agree, since the season 2 finale...

The second season of House of the Dragon wrapped up earlier this year, and most people who watched it agree that the best episode was the fourth, "The Red Dragon and the Gold," which ended with Rhaenys Targaryen (Eve Best) and her dragon Meleys being knocked out of the sky by Aemond Targaryen (Ewan Mitchell) and his dragon Vhagar. After a pitched battle, Rhaenys and Meleys both ended up dead, although we were spared the sight of their burned and blackened bodies on the ground.

But we've known for a while that director Alan Taylor actually did film the dead bodies of Rhaenys and Meleys, but for whatever reason that shot was cut from the final episode. “It’s always like that,” he said in an interview shortly after the episode aired. “I think the impulse behind that choice was to make sure that we stayed focused on the key storylines.

As Ventana Sur settles into its stride in its first edition in Montevideo, Uruguay, Screen highlights 10 projects expected to make a splash at the leading Ibero-American audiovisual market.

The titles are at various stages in the production cycle and the filmmakers are in Montevideo looking to establish meaningful partnerships.

Selections include stories of vampires grappling with transformation, quests, coming-of-age stories, coastal erosion, and a project from the inaugural Latam Series Market.

Ventana Sur runs through December 6.

The Condor Daughter (Bol-Per-Uru)

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Director: Álvaro Olmos

The Condor Daughter marks the second fiction feature from Olmos, who has directed documentary and television,...

Seen from the 14th floor of its Radisson Hotel, Montevideo’s skyline, bristling with white marble high-rises and monuments, looks like a very different scenario for Ventana Sur, Latin America’s foremost film-tv co-pro forum and market, relocated from its chic Buenos Aires setting for the first time since 2009.

Yet in many ways, this is the same Ventana Sur, playing to its strengths and galvanized by its context, Uruguay, one of Latin America’s fastest-growing film-tv hubs, both as a big-shoot locale and home-grown movie industry.

Ten takes, as producers and sales agents began to arrive at the Radisson for this year’s edition, hosted by Cannes Marché du Film and Uruguay’s public-sector film agency, Agencia del Cine y Audiovisual (Acau), and running Dec. 2-6 in the Uruguayan capital:

Attendance Holds

As of Saturday night, attendance had just passed 2,000 delegates, tracking to hit that number of jobbing professionals by market end,...

Spoiler Alert !!!The following article contains spoilers from One Piece Chapter 1132.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece continues to elude fans for the past 27 years, where they have grown up reading the alluring tale of Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates getting closer to the most alluring treasure of all that will help him become the next King of the Pirates.

A panel from Chapter 1132. Credits: Viz Media

While the plot has definitely kept the readers hooked on the series, the fan theories are something that has added to the fame of the series. With the series being in the final saga, another intriguing theory has been added to the countless theories that flaunt the fans’ creativity.

However, this theory has got the fans divisive because it involves the Straw Hat being a little too late to save the Hero of the Marines. Thus, making him the cause of...

House of the Dragon is a Game of Thrones prequel series focused on a section of Targaryen history known as the Dance of the Dragons. Those events were mentioned from time to time in the Song of Ice and Fire books by George R.R. Martin and on HBO's Game of Thrones TV show, but are detailed most extensively in Martin's pseudo-history book Fire & Blood. With two seasons of the prequel completed and a confirmed four-season arc, it's relatively easy to say what events will have to happen in the next couple of seasons.

The first season was all about getting the pieces in place. Audiences were introduced to Viserys Targaryen and the two sides of his family: his daughter Rhaenyra and his children with his second wife Alicent Hightower. Over about two decades, the tension between these sides of the family built, culminating in the Green Council stealing the throne...

Sing me a song of a lad that is gone. Say, could that lad be James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser?

That’s how things look by the end of this week’s Outlander, during which Claire receives word that Jamie’s ship has gone down while crossing the Atlantic. There are no survivors.

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The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers reveal that Sheila Carter Sharpe (Kimberlin Brown) has been Mia from Il Giardino lately. Back on Halloween, Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) seemed annoyed with Sheila’s love of toe cookies and ghoulish decorations.

With Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) pushing the LLC scheme, could Deacon and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) end up in familiar territory? Keep reading and let’s talk about the possibilities!

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Deacon Sharpe’s Annoyance

B&b spoilers reveal that on Halloween, Sheila went overboard decorating Il Giardino. Halloween is Sheila’s favorite holiday, after all!

Deacon told Sheila that people were complaining about the severed head at the valet. Deacon also suggested that Sheila remove the ax from the skull in the restaurant. Then, there was the toe cookie situation.

While Deacon found the toe treats amusing in the beginning, he’s grown tired of it.

Blue Bloods is sadly approaching its finale after its long run. After airing for fourteen seasons, the series is wrapping up in December. But what can fans expect in the final two episodes?

End Of An Era

Sadly, it is the end of an era for the beloved Reagan family who joined screens on September 24, 2010. Famous for their dedication to their faith, family, and the law, they will be missed by many fans. Previously, Blue Bloods revealed there would be a memorable TV special dedicated to looking back on 293 episodes of the beloved series. Blue Bloods: Celebrating A Family Legacy will precede the two final episodes with its release just after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 29. Then, the final episodes will air in December to conclude the long-running Reagan family series.

Reagan family – Blue Bloods What Blue Blood Fans Can Expect In The Final Two Episodes: ‘Entitlement’

On December 6, Blue Bloods...

George R.R. Martin has had enough of the modifications done in House of the Dragon that he penned a now-deleted blog post containing his own criticisms. Now, it seems like another inaccurate detail will make its way into Season 3 that might anger the author even more.

Credits: Graham McTavish in House of the Dragon / HBO

One of Martin’s biggest concerns in the series is the absence of important characters from the very start. Now, a recent interview with a former cast member hinted at his possible return which might only mess up the storyline.

Graham McTavish’s Ser Harrold Westerling Might Return in House of the Dragon Season 3

Scottish star Graham McTavish portrayed the noble Ser Harrold Westerling, the former Lord Commander of the Kingsguard. The actor notably departed from House of the Dragon after his character decided to give up his white cloak instead of betraying Rhaenyra Targaryen in Season 1. Since then,...

Remember when they used to make animated series out of any hit franchise going? Mark Harrison does…

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Rambo: The Force Of Freedom

In an alternate ending for 1982’s First Blood, traumatised Vietnam War veteran John Rambo commits suicide. However, in post-production, director Ted Kotcheff and writer/star Sylvester Stallone opted for the canon ending where Rambo surrenders.

Had they kept the original, we certainly wouldn’t have four more Rambo sequels, and it might have dented the film’s viability for animated spin-off series as well. As it is, Ruby-Spears Productions created Rambo: The Force Of Freedom, a G.I. Joe-alike action series that ran for 65 episodes in 1986.

Battling the evil organisation S.A.V.A.G.E., Rambo and his “toyetic” friends travel the globe, pausing only to play with animals and teach children how to be good. Stallone was reportedly not best pleased but continued pancaking enemy combatants...

Hello Twitch fans! After a brief hiatus, the Daily Dead Twitch Team is ready to come back together so that we can all give thanks, and what better way to do that than with some turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Wait…… it’s not cranberry sauce! Of course we’re doing the 1987 schlockfest Blood Rage, so watch along with us Tonight at 8pm Eastern!

A good chunk of the Daily Dead family should be in attendance, and it seems like the majority of us haven’t seen Blood Rage in its entirety, so it should be a fun watch. Tune in on Twitch at DailyDeadTwitch and follow along on your streaming service/physical copy of choice! We look forward to seeing you there!





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Marco and it’s Not-So-Smooth Start

The music industry occasionally witnesses songs that start off on a rocky path before climbing their way to glory. That’s the story of Marco, originally composed by Dabzee. Despite the initial buzz, Marco faced severe backlash due to its raw tones and controversial lyrics, leaving it labeled as an ear-sore by many.

But here’s the twist: you can’t keep a good beat down! Enter Ravi Basrur, the maestro behind blockbuster scores like K.G.F., who saw untapped potential in the track. Collaborating with Sony Music, Ravi gave Marco a breathtaking remix, proving that a great producer can truly work wonders.

The “Blood” Makeover

Ravi Basrur didn’t just remix the song; he revitalized it. Renamed Blood, this track underwent a major transformation. Featuring Dabzee’s original vocals, complemented by rap verses from Rohith Siddappa, and lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar, Blood became an electrifying anthem.

Marco Blood Song Controversy (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Unni Mukundan’s Marco has generated buzz since its teaser was released about a month ago. Billed as the “Most Violent” film, it recently became controversial over its music.

The issue began 3-4 days ago when Marco’s makers announced on social media that the film’s first song, Blood, had been removed from YouTube. According to the makers, YouTube cited “extreme violence” as the reason for the takedown. However, we at Koimoi could not independently verify this claim. Whether it was a genuine issue or a marketing stunt remains unclear.

Following the removal, the makers changed the song’s visuals and re-released it, sparking the second phase of the controversy. Unfortunately, we could not access the original version of Blood that was allegedly taken down, so we cannot comment on its content.

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Among the many controversies that Mel Gibson has had to endure over the years, his divorce from Oksana Grigorieva is probably the most taxing. The actor and singer were reportedly together for only a year before Gibson was accused of domestic violence and the couple separated.

The divorce was highly publicized, especially after audio tapes that allegedly had Gibson shouting profanities at Grigorieva were released. Both Gibson and Grigorieva reportedly obtained restraining orders and the latter received a settlement of $750,000. However, she reportedly lost $500,000 of that money when she appeared on The Howard Stern Show.

How Did Oksana Grigorieva Lose $500,000 During Her Divorce From Mel Gibson? Mel Gibson in Braveheart | Credits: Paramount Pictures

Divorces can be messy but Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva’s separation after allegedly only being together for a year ended up being a terrible ordeal. The couple reportedly shared a daughter named Lucia and Gibson was...

Game of Thrones was a fantastic show that never failed to get big reactions out of fans, but which moments broke the net the most?

Caution: Obviously, this article contains Spoilers for all eight seasons of Game of Thrones

The tricky thing with listing the stunning moments of Game of Thrones is that it’s easy to just go with “everything.” Every season was packed with amazing episodes boasting stunning moments that fans never expected. The series was never shy about killing off major characters, taking unexpected directions and never going where fans thought it would. That makes it hard to narrow down the most buzz-worthy moments.

Some are among the show’s greatest bits, while others weren’t quite as popular but incited firestorms of talk. So what follows are the 20 times Game of Thrones broke the Internet the most, and that still only scratches the surface of how mind-blowing this show could be.

Every House of the Dragon fan feels the same about the long wait in between seasons, and many of us keep wondering why the show would take almost two years to make. Game of Thrones managed to release a ten-episode installment per year, save for the last two seasons, so what’s the real deal with the prequel series?

Credits: Matt Smith in House of the Dragon / HBO Max

The extreme criticism that Season 2 faced was attributed to a lot of factors, and the amount of pressure to bring to life one of the most beloved works of George R.R. Martin on showrunner Ryan Condal has been tremendous and terrifying.

Ryan Condal Explains Why House of the Dragon Fans Have to Wait 2 Years in Between Seasons

For a show like House of the Dragon, it is imperative to have a deeper understanding of the lore. What’s unique about the...

To celebrate the release of Dark Winds Seasons 1 & 2 Boxset arriving on Blu-ray, DVD and digital 25 November, we are giving a away a Blu-ray boxset to 1 lucky winner!

Smash hit crime-thriller Dark Winds returns with its highly anticipated second series that’s set to blow you away, as Dark Winds Season 2 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital courtesy of Acorn Media International, following its transmission on Alibi.

Exec-produced by Hollywood legend Robert Redford and Games of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin and based on Tony Hillerman’s best-selling mystery novels, the new series heralds the return of the Navajo crime-fighting duo, tenacious Lieutenant Joe Leaphron and slick and smart FBI agent turned Pi Jim Chee, who reunite to battle even darker forces than before.

Dark Winds Season 2 arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 25 November 2024, courtesy of Acorn Media International. Dark Winds Season 1 & 2 Box set will also be available on...

From Prime Video and the creative minds behind the adult animated anthology series “Love, Death + Robots” comes the new series “Secret Level,” exploring original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games. Expect things to get very dark.

“Secret Level” will be available exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide starting on December 10, with additional episodic drops until December 17.

The series, from Amazon MGM Studios and Blur Studio, gives new interpretations and original tales set within our favorite video games, with the trailer below teasing some of the games featured. That includes a rather dark reimagining of Pac-Man, with series writer Jt Petty explaining in an interview with EW how they arrived at translating the game’s iconic ghosts into carnivorous monsters below. “We spent a long time trying to respect the entire 50-year history with Pac-Man and did a lot of retro-style,...

One of the major issues that fans complain about House of the Dragon is the significant changes, whether in the storyline or the characters. George R.R. Martin’s book, Fire & Blood, provided readers with complicated stories and complex figures that made reading worthwhile, yet it seems the TV show isn’t adapting to the same challenge.

Credits: Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy in House of the Dragon / HBO

From Season 1 of the prequel series, we’ve noticed a drastic change in the personalities of the main characters. Alicent Hightower was supposed to be ruthless and cunning. Rhaenyra Targaryen was supposed to be revengeful. Now, what happened?

Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower Must Embrace Their Villainous Sides

In House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra Targaryen has been programmed to be the protagonist who exhibits every possible characteristic that makes her worthy of becoming a queen. This is not the character that George R.

You might need to be a fan of Carax’s oeuvre to enjoy this act of indulgence but this short autobiography is full of his grandiose whimsy and personal melancholy

Here is a 40-minute autobiographical jeu d’esprit from Leos Carax, the renowned director of Les Amants du Pont-Neuf, Bad Blood, Holy Motors and Annette; a body of work featuring such stars as Juliette Binoche, Michel Piccoli, Kylie Minogue, Denis Lavant and Adam Driver. First unveiled at Cannes this year, the puckish elusiveness of the piece is announced in the title itself.

C’est Pas Moi, or It’s Not Me, is a cine-collage essay in the manner of Godard, although the audio soundtrack does not quite have that papier-mache roughness that Godard often created. Godard’s voice appears briefly in an answering-machine message to Carax, a fragment that Carax might not have dared include while the great man was still alive.

Henry Cavill is set to helm Amazon’s upcoming Warhammer 40K series, and fans have a lot of questions. Who will he play? Which factions will the series include? What will the story be? And which Space Marine chapter, if any, take center stage. There’s so much to choose from.

Image Credit: Saber Interactive/@GameRiot YouTube

The Warhammer 40K universe is far and wide, not just in size but also in lore. And while the franchise is not as known compared to the likes of other popular media, there’s a lot to uncover. If the upcoming series with Cavill includes Space Marines then we better see the Blood Ravens.

Henry Cavill And Amazon Can Bring So Many Good Stories In The Limelight The actor is known to put his all and more into his roles. | Image Credit: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Blood...

It’s safe to say Helldivers 2 has faced its fair share of ups and downs since its release in February. Despite these challenges, the game has managed to build a dedicated playerbase that is committed to doing whatever it takes to spread democracy across the galaxy. Players are drawn to the chaotic, fast-paced combat that constantly forces them to think on their feet, making each mission feel fresh and engaging.

Players are enjoying the game with its recent updates and changes. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios

However, what truly sets the game apart is its ability to keep the player engaged without leaning too much on the microtransaction. Recently, the game has once again rejuvenated its player base with a steady stream of updates and meaningful changes. In doing so, players are starting to realize that perhaps it’s time to raise their standards when it comes to modern games.

Almost 25 years after Russell Crowe’s famous performance as Maximus thrilled theatergoers, Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” takes place on the bloody sands of the Roman Colosseum. This surprising follow-up continues the epic story through the eyes of Lucius, played by Paul Mescal, who was a boy in the first movie and is now an adult warrior. The movie is set in the chaotic years after Maximus’s famous rebellion when Rome was still trying to figure out how to fill the power void left by past wars.

At age 86, Scott shows that he still loves making big historical shows by writing a sequel that respects and reimagines the original. The movie is about Lucius, who turns out to be Maximus’s son and is caught and thrown into the world of gladiators. His journey is similar to that of his father, but it goes in a different direction. This...

Though Season 3 check-in isn’t for a while yet, several guests arrived at The White Lotus Sunday night, courtesy of a new sizzle reel from HBO.

The premium cable channel put out a new compilation of footage from upcoming shows like The Last of Us Season 2, the Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Noah Wyle’s new medical drama The Pitt. Nestled among them was a brief but tantalizing introduction to Season 3 of Mike White’s popular anthology series, which will take place in Thailand.

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“Janji Darah” embodies the stock grade of Indonesian horror, where a shaman pops up, spirits populate and the realm of the dead occupies center stage. There are no innovations in the screenplay, only an excess of bone-tired cliches that have no spark or originality. The film turns duller with each minute, the horror becomes increasingly leaden.

The CGI infusions of the demonic apparition are so ridiculous it is impossible to ascribe any seriousness of thought or alarm to the scenes designed to evoke terror. It feels increasingly sillier. The film is so bereft of fresh ideas the makers hurl every formulaic ball at the wall. It’s even lazier; there’s no attempt to flesh out the supernatural and the blurring lines between the real and otherworldly.

Characters are paper-thin, the acting wavering, and the entire narrative flaky, injecting random apparitions and amping up the supernatural with little effort and a whole lot of contrivance.

The 1928 animated short film Steamboat Willie officially became public domain earlier this year many have decided to take advantage of the situation by doing their own interpretations. One of the more popular paths recently is using a public domain property for the horror genre. We all remember the amount of publicity Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey got when it was first announced.

While multiple horror-themed movies, both released and announced, have featured the classic mouse, from Mickey’s Mouse Trap to Steamboat Willie to The Return of Steamboat Willie, there have also been instances of him appearing in horror games such as Infestation Origins (formerly titled Infestation 88). Now, another game seems to be taking a darker take on the iconic mouse.

Bad Cheese is a psychological horror first-person shooter by Feardemic.

The game features a very hefty-looking mouse that resembles Mickey as he battles various creatures and monsters straight out of your nightmares.

Before he passed away in 2017, horror master George A. Romero had been developing one final zombie movie titled Twilight of the Dead. The film is coming to life with Brad Anderson (Session 9, The Machinist, Blood), and Deadline reports that the zombie film has found its leads in Resident Evil star Milla Jovovich and Upgrade‘s Betty Gabriel.

The George A. Romero estate is teaming up with LA-based financier-producer Roundtable on Twilight of the Dead, being positioned as the “final installment” in Romero’s ‘Dead’ franchise. The original treatment for the planned project was penned by Romero himself, but Joe Knetter, Robert Lucas, and Paolo Zelati tackled the actual screenplay.

Romero followed seminal zombie film Night of the Living Dead with Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and Survival of the Dead. The upcoming Twilight of the Dead takes the...

House of the Dragon Almost Got Shelved—Here’s Why That Nearly-Disaster Led to Its Success! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Believe it or not, House of the Dragon almost failed. HBO was ready to cancel the Game of Thrones prequel before it started. Crazy, huh? The show is killing it today because of that near-miss.

HBO has many Game of Thrones spinoffs in the pipeline, but only sometimes. After Game of Thrones finished in 2019, the network took its time—maybe too long—releasing new content. They even spent $30 million on a prequel pilot called Blood Moon about the Long Night to cancel it. Talk about brutal.

But it wasn’t just Bloodmoon that faced the axe. According to co-showrunner Ryan Condal, House of the Dragon was also close to being shelved. Condal revealed, “HBO was going to shelve it” until George R.R. Martin stepped in. This was the story Martin wanted to tell most,...

Shawn Mendes is celebrating Halloween with his friends!

The 26-year-old “In My Blood” singer was all smiles as he walked around a neighborhood to do some trick-or-treating with his friends on Thursday afternoon (October 31) in Los Angeles.

For his outing, Shawn sported an all-black ninja outfit complete with a headband and fake sword.

Shawn was joined by Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, his close friend and a chiropractor, who was seen posing with a fake sword.

In a new interview, Shawn revealed if he’s still close with ex-girlfriend Camila Cabello and explained why he canceled his Wonder Tour in 2022. Find out what he shared here…

Also during a recent performance, Shawn spoke candidly about his sexuality, admitting that he’s still figuring it out.

Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of Shawn Mendes stepping out on Halloween…...

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel show House of the Dragon has a lot going for it, including excellent actors, gorgeous production values and some excellent source material in George R.R. Martin's book Fire & Blood. But the biggest draw may be right there in the title: the dragons. We've met over a dozen on the show so far, and the series has done a great job of giving them all their own personalities and looks. It's possible for everyone to have their favorites. Do you like Rhaenyra Targaryen's eagle-like mount Syrax? Maybe her husband Daemon's noodle-decked war dragon Caraxes? Or how about Aemond Targaryen's fearsome Vhagar, the oldest and largest dragon around during this time?

Talking about House of the Dragon recently, showrunner Ryan Condal told us exactly how many dragons are out there during this time in Westerosi history, over 100 ears before the events of Game of Thrones. "There...

The Dancing With The Stars cast all become incredibly close during their time in the ballroom. Sometimes, these friendships turn into something more.

Emma Slater was once married to her costar, Sasha Farber. But after their divorce, many fans believe she’s dating Alan Bersten. Now, an insider seems to be adding fuel to that rumor.

Read on to get the scoop.

DWTS Pros Alan Bersten & Emma Slater Are Reportedly Dating In Secret

According to Us Weekly, an insider told them that DWTS pros Alan Bersten and Emma Slater have an ongoing relationship. But for now, they’re keeping their relationship to themselves.

Rumors about their romance sparked during the DWTS tour last winter. The pair were frequently spotted together in behind-the-scenes pictures and videos. And of course, they performed a passionate duet on the tour.

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Ever since Game of Thrones announced it was coming to an end, studios have been trying to fill the hole it left behind. The most prominent of these attempts is House of the Dragon, a prequel to Game of Thrones based on George R. R. Martin's fictional history book, Fire & Blood. The series details the complexities of the period known as the Dance of the Dragons, when the Targaryen family divided into factions known as the Greens and the Blacks destroyed itself fighting over succession.

But how successful has it been in filling that void? In theory, both shows have a similar quality, with Game of Thrones earning a 89% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes and House of the Dragon earning an 87%. However, Game of Thrones actually has an average season score of 94% if we exclude the divisive eighth season, which scored 55%. Meanwhile, the two seasons of House of the Dragon...

Jay-Z was not wrong when he said that Frank Ocean wasn’t playing to anybody’s rules. Ocean is considered a pioneer in alternate R&b and his music has impressed even the likes of Jay-Z and Brad Pitt. Ocean won the Best Urban Contemporary Album Grammy for his debut album Channel Orange. His second album, Blonde, was critically acclaimed for its experimental approach.

Jay-Z in I Just Wanna Love U music video | Credits: Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam

Ocean hasn’t released a full-length album since his 2016 hit and his live comeback after six years at Coachella was a big disaster. Fans await to see his third studio album despite the singer not releasing that much music since the launch of his fashion brand Homer.

Jay-Z Showered Praises Upon Frank Ocean’s Music Frank Ocean in the music video of Novacane | Credits: Def Jam

Jay-Z identified Frank Ocean‘s talents way...

This week on The Anime Effect: Gaydar host Anania joins the podcast to dish about how their favorite anime shows growing up helped them come out of their shell, plus how fandom has changed over the years. Also, we fill you in on the latest news from New York Comic Con 2024 and much, much more, including recommendations from our resident anime experts! Episode 37 of The Anime Effect is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! If you're waiting to watch the video episode, it'll be live on Crunchyroll and YouTube at 7 p.m. Et. Listen or Watch on: Episode 37 Summary In this week's episode, LeAlec, Nick, and Leah discuss all of the anime developments that came out of New York Comic Con 2024 which include a new anime from director Shinichiro Watanabe, updates on the english dub of Dragon Ball Daima and more! Then,...

Arguably, the biggest problem with Shadows of the Damned back when it was originally released in 2011 was its profound unseriousness—when gray-brown, war-torn, and taciturn were the de rigueur trends in gaming. It probably didn’t help that the game was still a far cry from whatever high-level terror was originally planned by co-creator Mikami Shinji (much of which wound up in the Evil Within games later down the road). But resuscitating this deeply unserious third-person horror shooter in 2024, when big and obnoxiously self-serious games are absolutely dooming studios, feels like the most wonderful breath of fresh air.

Shadows of the Damned is, in a nutshell, a dumber and weirder version of Resident Evil 4—and that’s said with nothing but love. There isn’t anything particularly poignant about booze-swilling badass Garcia Hotspur’s quest to save his lingerie-loving girlfriend Paula from the clutches of the big-headed demon Fleming. And...

Could Fargo Dive Deeper into the Coen Brothers’ Cinematic Universe? Here’s What We Know! ( Photo Credit – YouTube; Wikimedia )

Fargo fans, buckle up! With the Coen brothers’ knack for twisted tales and oddball characters, it’s no wonder people are wondering if the Fargo TV universe could start pulling in even more quirky nods to the Coens’ iconic films. Could we see a Big Lebowski crossover? Or maybe a sneaky Raising Arizona Easter egg? The Coen-verse is full of wild possibilities, and with Fargo already dipping into their signature dark humor and crime-ridden storytelling, there’s a lot of potential to unpack.

Marge Gunderson: The Heart of the Madness

It all started with Fargo (1996), a dark comedy that had critics (and audiences) buzzing. Frances McDormand’s Marge Gunderson was an instant classic. A quirky, pregnant cop chasing after one of the most absurd crime sprees ever, all while keeping her Minnesota-nice demeanor intact?...

Lauren Lavera has reportedly been cast in a new horror movie from 'Saw' director Darren Lynn Bousman.The new Scream Queen - who first played 'Final Girl' Sienna Shaw in 'Terrifier 2' before reprising the role in this year's blockbuster sequel - is set to star opposite 'Blood Diamond' actor Djimon Hounsou in 'The Monster'.As reported by Deadline, Lavera has signed up for the project, which will be directed by Lynn Bousman from a screeplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer.'Saw' franchise producer Mark Burg is also on board, along with Envision Media Arts duo Lee Nelson and David Tish.'The Monster' will tell the story of two millennials looking to make some money by leasing New York City apartments that they don't actual own to unsuspecting customers.Things soon take a terrifying turn when they come across an apartment owner with a dark secret.

The Young and The Restless (Y&r) spoilers and updates tease fans can always anticipate surprises in the vibrant world of Genoa City.

As audiences are aware, the rivalry between Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell) and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) has spanned three decades and shows no signs of fading-will a common goal unite them?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – Recent Reminders

Recently, fans were reminded of this during Phyllis’s 30th anniversary special episode that aired on Friday, October 18.

It appears that they might set aside their grievances just long enough to assist Daniel Romalotti (Michael Grazadei) with the predicament he finds himself in.

Not only has he lost the love of his life, but Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) is also putting in extra effort to pin Heather Stevens’ (Vail Bloom) death on him.

Although Sharon was unconscious during Heather’s tragic end, it remains uncertain whether she was actually responsible.

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z became instant favorites in the music industry when their song “Empire State of Mind” instilled pride in the inhabitants of New York. The song, featured in The Blueprint 3 album, gave Jay-Z his first No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and recently crossed 1 Billion streams.

Jay-Z in the Empire State of Mind Music Video | Credits: Jay-Z’s YouTube

However, we are yet to see a new collaboration between Alicia Keys and Jay-Z after the 2009 track. While the fans are excited to see something new from them soon, Keys stated in 2022 that she hesitates to re-collaborate as she doubts anything can top the Grammy-winning song.

Empire State of Mind‘s outstanding success stops Alicia Keys and Jay-Z from joining forces again Alicia Keys | Image by Eva Rinaldi, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2009 was a glorious year for Alicia Keys as we got her iconic collaboration with Jay-Z.

Bradley Rust Gray’s melancholic drama Blood explores how one woman navigates grief in an unfamiliar environment. Carla Juri gives a deeply felt performance as Chloe, a photographer who travels to Japan months after the sudden death of her husband.

Still processing her mourning, Chloe reconnects with friend Toshi while fulfilling a work assignment photographing traditional crafts. Toshi helps guide Chloe as she interacts with new people and places, quietly struggling with regaining meaning in daily life without her partner.

Though separated by language and culture, Chloe finds solace in Toshi’s company and the kindness of others she meets, including his playful young daughter and wise grandmother. Patient shots observe Chloe experiencing the rhythms of a foreign world, sometimes accompanied by reflective conversations that provide fleeting insights into her inner experience. Through Chloe’s eyes, we see both the natural beauty surrounding her and haunting memories still clinging to familiar landscapes.

Quick ViewWhere Can You Find Commander Niall?How to Prepare to Fight Commander Niall?How to Beat Commander Niall?

Among the many spectacular bosses in Elden Ring, one of the most important to defeat in order to unlock areas in the game is Commander Niall.

One of the best rewards this particular boss offers is a piece of the Haligtree Medallion, allowing you to access other areas and defeat bosses such as Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree and Malenia, Blade of Miqeulla.

This boss is located on the mountaintops of the Giants area. This guide will outline Commander Niall’s weaknesses and provide you with all the necessary resources in Elden Ring to effectively defeat this boss.

Where Can You Find Commander Niall? The location of Elden Ring Commander Naill.

In Elden Ring, Commander Niall is located in the Mountaintops of the Giants area. Your main goal is to reach...

Earlier this month, we shared the news that Charles Band, founder of the legendary entertainment company Full Moon, will be hosting an event called Church of Chills Live!, a revival of the classic Full Moon Roadshow experience, at the Cleveland, Ohio church that Full Moon recently purchased. Now it has been announced that this event will feature special guests Andrew Divoff (the Wishmaster himself) and Dana DeLorenzo of Ash vs. Evil Dead, along with Robin Sydney, Full Moon’s own “First Lady.” Tickets are now available (in limited supply; there were only 200 to begin with) at This Link! More information can be found at ChurchofChills.com. The one-night-only event is set to take place on October 26th – the last Saturday before Halloween – at begins at 7pm.

A press release promises that “B-movie madness, haunted venues, and boner-inducing scares” will “collide into one unholy Halloween bash.” In addition to having the chance to interact with Band,...

In June 2024, an entire docuseries highlighting the feud between Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift was released. Anyone who was confused about the drama between the pop singer and music producer got a lot of questions answered when watching episodes of the limited series on Max. It turns out that Scooter was hesitant to sit down and watch the docuseries for himself when it first premiered. Now, it’s been revealed that he finally took the time to watch it in its entirety. Here’s what he had to say about Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood.

Scooter Braun Admits He Watched Bad Blood Docuseries

Being painted as a villain in the eyes of the public would feel uncomfortable for just about anyone. Unfortunately for Scooter, that’s exactly what happened when he went head-to-head against one of the most legendary musicians of this generation. Scooter’s toxic feud with...

Over the course of three In Search of Darkness documentary films, all of which were over four hours long (with one of them nearly reaching the six hour mark), director David Weiner did an incredible job of digging into the many great (and some not-so-great) horror movies that were released in the 1980s. There were still so many movies left uncovered that Weiner could circle back and continue looking into ’80s movies for years to come – but instead, he has decided to move forward into the ’90s with the upcoming documentary In Search of Darkness: 1990 – 1994. At the time, fans considered the horror genre to be in a lull, a downswing from the heights it reached in the ’80s. But with this movie, Weiner aims to point out that we did still get a lot of good horror movies during that time period. You can get a sample of the...

Emma D'Arcy has received heaps of praise for portraying Rhaenyra Targaryen on House of the Dragon. We're currently near the start of what is sure to be a long wait for the third season of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series, but D'Arcy is already thinking about the kinds of things they'd like to do.

"A privilege of my job is to work with extraordinary actors, and that’s where I derive a huge amount of energy and pleasure," D'Arcy told The Guardian about working on the show. "I enjoy the familial confines of House of the Dragon, but all that said I’m desperate to beef up my Spotlight skill section and I do want a sword next season. I want a reason to see the stunt team. Both things are true."

Rhaenyra made a couple of comments in House of the Dragon season 2 about needing to take up...

It’s hard to overstate Taylor Sheridan’s impact on the modern Western landscape. Since hitting big in the 2010s, Sheridan has penned several great characters for both the big and small screen and is responsible for reshaping the Western trope in the medium of television with Yellowstone.

Taylor Sheridan | Credit: Yellowstone/Paramount

But while John Dutton from Yellowstone and Alejandro from Sicario are often the most common picks when it comes to the discourse surrounding Sheridan’s best characters, Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight often gets overlooked. As for his brilliance, showrunner Terence Winter reveals the aspects that contributed to making Dwight such a well-rounded protagonist.

Tarrence Winter Elaborates on Dwight’s Excellence as a Character Sylvester Stallone as Dwight | Credit: Tulsa King/Paramount

Like any other great show, Tulsa King builds upon its strong cast of well-written characters, with whom fans can connect. Stallone’s lead Dwight is arguably the best of the bunch,...

Greg Jardin’s high-concept techno-thriller It’s What’s Inside weaves a tangeled web of deceit and deception among a group of old friends gathering together for one last fling before the group’s first wedding sends them all into the world of adult relationships and responsibilities. Reuben, the man of the hour, has invited all the usual suspects but threw the group a curveball when he also invited Forbes, an estranged friend who hasn’t spoken to anyone since a big dustup split the group 8 years ago.

As we all know, it’s rude to come to a party empty-handed but rather than bringing a bottle of wine, Forbes has brought an opportunity with him. Now, Forbes has made a bit of a name for himself in the tech world since the group last saw him, like a Great Value brand Mark Zuckerberg. He promises the group an experience like no other…...

Bachelor Nation fans thought Aaron Erb had a lot of potential to become a fan favorite like his younger brother, Noah. Noah found love with Abigail Heringer on Season 7 of Bachelor In Paradise. Aaron was one of the contestants on Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette but didn’t stay long. Noah Erb addressed rumors he’s feuding with brother.

Why Fans Don’t Love Aaron Erb

Aaron Erb made a big impression on Bachelorette viewers before he even appeared on screen. He was heavily promoted in the media ahead of Jenn Tran’s season because of his family connection to the show. As we mentioned, he’s the older brother of Noah Erb. They are actually twins, but Aaron was born seven minutes earlier.

Aaron Erb/Credit: ABC YouTube

Fans were ready to embrace Aaron as the frontrunner for Jenn’s affection. Unfortunately, he got into drama with...

Welcome To Plathville Season 6 officially introduced Veronica Peters as Micah Plath’s girlfriend. Based on how she is responding in scenes, there seems to be definitive proof that she has already bought into the Plath philosophy and family system, and proof that she is more than eager to drink the Kool-Aid.

Welcome To Plathville: Veronica Peters Has Been The New Blood In Season 6

With Welcome To Plathville Season 6 on the air, many viewers have been complaining about how tired and stale a lot of the storylines are in current scenes. TLC surely tried to offset this by bringing in some fresh meat into the mix with Micah Plath’s girlfriend, Veronica Peters.

Initially, things started out with Veronica not being comfortable filming. This led to her lurking in the background a lot while Micah Plath filmed Welcome To Plathville scenes.

Eventually, Veronica decided to bite the bullet and put herself...