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1+ hour, 13+ min ago (591+ words) The first episodes of the fifth season of Stranger Things dropped last week, and we're already counting down the days until the next part. Three years after the fourth season concluded, avid fans were glued to their TV screens over the weekend, as we caught up with Will, Eleven, Mike, Lucas and the gang in Hawkins for the first four episodes of the final season. Unfortunately, many have already binged the four episodes and are now left in the same limbo post-episode drop, waiting for the next installment. The next three episodes in the fifth season of Stranger Things land on Netflix on Christmas Day, followed by the last ever episode on New Year's Eve. For now, here are five more TV shows you could get stuck into while you wait with bated breath to see Stranger Things out. From…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (680+ words) Black Friday wouldn't be Black Friday without deals on toys, and Legos on sale are an absolutely crucial building block of Black Friday toy deals. 2025 has already seen a strong wave of Black Friday Lego deals, and you might break a sweat trying to keep tabs on which retailers have which set "unless you're reading Mashable's daily curated list of the best Lego deals from across the internet. Lego sets we've seen on sale so far include coveted Lego Star Wars (including sets retiring soon), Wicked Lego sets, Lego Botanicals, and more, almost all at record-low pricing. If one catches your eye, grab it while it's still available. This set is a surprisingly calming build that makes a perfect desk centerpiece. At over 1,300 pieces, $69.99 is a pretty good price-to-piece ratio for this kind of complex adult-focused model. It features fun…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (767+ words) As fans await the next episodes of Stranger Things Season5, the ending of Volume1 has fuelled speculation about the character destined to defeat their ultimate enemy, Vecna, and fans believe it may not be just Eleven " two additional characters appear poised to play crucial roles. Warning: spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk, as developments from the series' Volume1 will be discussed along with other possible plot directions. Episode four of Season5 Volume1 has already set the stage for what might unfold in the succeeding episodes. The twists in this episode had fans on the edge of their seats, speculating about who could ultimately defeat Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). It seems it might not be Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) alone, or perhaps not solely her effort " two characters introduced in the episode could prove critical, and the second revelation is particularly shocking. Eight or Kali…...

6+ hour, 20+ min ago (344+ words) The film was directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote it with Gale Anne Hurd. The film established Cameron, who went on to make box office giants like Titanic and Avatar, and was a major breakout role for Schwarzenegger. The film is "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, boasting a 100% score (reflecting the percentage of approved critics who have given it a positive review). It also has an 89% score among general audiences, reflecting the high esteem in which it is held among lovers of action thrillers and sci-fi. Fans have showered the movie with praise on the review aggregator site. One called it a "streamlined sci-fi classic which effectively balances its terrifying premise and thrillingly composed action with its main character's development and her relationship with her saviour". Another said: "Look at the year this film was made and how watchable and…...

6+ hour, 23+ min ago (693+ words) An experienced journalist in the entertainment sector, Tom Bacon was formerly Head of Star Wars at ScreenRant. He's a lifelong follower of some of the biggest franchises out there, including Doctor Who and Marvel, and absolute adores pretty much any form of transmedia. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Muckrack. Tom has [] Ten years after Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lucasfilm has finally begun to listen to George Lucas' biggest criticism. Although he initially tried to present something of a lukewarm front, George Lucas was no fan of The Force Awakens. Writing in his autobiography, The Ride of a Lifetime, Disney CEO Bob Iger remembered his disappointed reaction. "There's nothing new," Lucas observed, criticizing the plot and the lack of visual or technical leaps forward. To be fair, as Iger argued, this was kind of the point....

7+ hour, 25+ min ago (504+ words) Doctor Who is on a break until the 2026 TV schedule arrives, with its first new episode set to arrive by Christmas of next year. Unfortunately, the BBC will continue production of the show on its own for the time being, with Disney stepping away as a co-producer of the flagship series. The good news is that fans have the new episodes of Who to look forward to as well as a spinoff, The War Between the Land and the Sea, which is coming next year. Unfortunately, I can't help but feel a bit worried about the parent series' Christmas comeback after hearing the update EP Russell T. Davies' shared with the Radio Times. Doctor Who's 2026 Christmas Special has a lot to accomplish, with its audience expecting answers about why The Doctor turned into someone who resembles iconic character Rose Tyler. Thus…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (180+ words) What's better than a meal cooked, prepared,and shared with love ". The chance to do it again the next day with your favorite people and favorite movie . What will you watch today?? More on The Avengers Apparently, Chilling With Mjolnir On The Avengers Sets Was A Big Joke To Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner And Co. Early On At this point, though, I'm wondering if there will be time for shawarma in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, and the stars are seemingly keeping their lips zipped. Jeremy Renner has played coy about whether he'll appear in the film and even humorously shot down the notion when fellow MCU alum Brie Larson asked him. Disney+: from $11.99 a month w/ ad-supported planGrab those Thanksgiving leftovers, and check out The Avengers and/or other MCU flicks on…...

9+ hour, 23+ min ago (1042+ words) Star Wars generates more conversations than almost any other franchise, with good reason. The original three movies offered a sweeping, epic storyline defined by some pretty compelling mysteries. In those early days, how could there not be theories about who Darth Vader really was and how the trilogy would end? The existence of the prequel movies and spin-off series has only seen that culture grow. Fans tend to come up with theories to explain plot events that don't make sense or that they don't like or why certain characters are prominent. Several theories would completely change the canon if proven to be true, making them especially fascinating. Palpatine's behavior during the duel with Mace Windu in Revenge of the Sith has led to one of the biggest fan controversies in Star Wars history. Although the two fighters are evenly matched,…...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago (487+ words) With Stranger Things Season 5 released, here is an old interview of the Duffer Brothers reflecting on their inspiration behind Eleven's depiction. It was 2016 when Stranger Things first aired, gripping our attention tightly. This was the first time we were introduced to Hawkins, the long experiment, and the ultra-powerful Eleven. Meanwhile, the Duffer Brothers had a very nostalgic theme in mind that brought the world of Stranger Things to life." In an old interview with The Daily Beast, Ross and Matt Duffer shed light on an anime that has a heavy influence on the storyline of Netflix's sci-fi series. "Akira was obviously a big one," Ross stated. However, Matt added, But then weirdly it's like, I haven't seen it for a long time. More recently I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that…...

11+ hour, 56+ min ago (877+ words) | November 29, 2025 | By: Laurie Ulster 0 comments so far Table reads, where the cast sits around a table with writers, producers, the director, and other stakeholders, have been a staple of theater productions, films, and many TV series for decades. In the early days of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the cast did table reads for every script, but during that first season, those reads came to an abrupt end. And we found out why. When asked if there was a real dialogue where actors" input was given consideration, she said "absolutely." "Gene was just very much there to support us in our interpretation of the character. It"s like "This is yours now, this belongs to you.'" Denise Crosby famously left the series before the first season wrapped, but during that same panel she noted her surprise when she later returned…...