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30+ min ago (290+ words) Stranger Things raised the stakes at the beginning of the fifth and final season " but will fans be satisfied by the series finale? During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Cara Buono weighed in on the show's ending " starting with her character, Karen, and onscreen husband Ted (Joe Chrest). "Like any yearslong relationship, there's a lot left unsaid between two people. I think the show ends in the best way for everybody," Buono teased. "With every great show, you can't satisfy everybody. But I do think that the audiences will be very happy." Buono praised creators Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer for doing "an amazing job" with how they ended the season "for everybody." For the actress, filming the finale felt like a full-circle moment. Stranger Things, which debuted in 2016, focuses on a fictional town where a series of supernatural…...

36+ min ago (358+ words) Stranger Things Season 5 is easily one of the most anticipated finales in recent TV history, and to heighten the excitement, the makers have opted for a unique release plan " unveiling the last season in three separate volumes. The strategy is clearly working, as fans are already buzzing with theories and impatience. With its suspenseful cliffhanger, Volume 1 has already left viewers on the edge of their seats, and as the release dates get closer, the excitement for the remaining episodes only grows. Here's a look at when fans can anticipate the release of Volumes 2 and 3, as well as what they can anticipate from the grand finale, with so many unanswered questions. Release Date and Time The second batch of Stranger Things 5 episodes " three new episodes " premieres on December 25 (Christmas Day), while the final episode arrives on December 31 (New Year's Eve). Each…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (795+ words) Marco Vito Oddo is a writer, journalist, and Tomatometer-approved critic. Passionate about superhero comic books, horror, and Nintendo games, he has his byline added to portals such as ComicBook.com, We Got This Covered, The Gamer, and Collider. When he's not working, Marco Vito is reading, gaming, spending time with his dog, watching movies and TV [] The Star Trek franchise experienced a massive cinematic renaissance in 2009 with the arrival of J.J. Abrams' rebooted timeline. These films, led by Chris Pine as Captain James T. Kirk, successfully modernized the classic sci-fi property for a new generation while securing solid box office returns and critical acclaim. The series seemed unstoppable for nearly a decade, but the release of Star Trek Beyond in 2016 marked the last time the Enterprise graced the big screen. While the property has flourished on television through hit series on Paramount…...

1+ hour, 32+ min ago (730+ words) The 5 reportedly most expensive Marvel movies revealed " with Deadpool & Wolverine topping the list, beating even Avengers: Endgame. It's no news that films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are made on stupendous budgets, but here's the surprising part: Avengers: Endgame, which is arguably one of the best and most commercially successful films from the super-verse to date, was actually not the franchise's priciest investment." Rather, the name that reportedly leads the race as the most expensive MCU movie is actually the third installment of Deadpool, i.e., Deadpool & Wolverine from 2024. Per Forbes, Deadpool 3 reportedly had a gross production budget of approximately $533.7 million and a net cost of $429 million, making it the most expensive film from the respective super-verse." That number is, indeed, surprising, since the first Deadpool film cost $58 million and the second one $110 million (see here and here). And even more so,…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (511+ words) Did Charlie Brooker's 2018 Netflix series inspire the ending of the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi horror Stranger Things? Amid the anticipation for the Stranger Things finale, a new post from the X handle DiscussingFish has claimed that the Netflix series will have multiple endings, similar to Charlie Brooker's interactive Black Mirror film Bandersnatch. The post reads, "The Duffer Brothers say they shot 3 endings to the "STRANGER THINGS' series finale, and the version you watch will be randomized from household-to-household," adding that "Ending #2 reportedly "Canonizes a long-time internet fan theory." The claims, however, are not true, as DiscussingFish is a parody account known for satirical or fabricated news. So no, the Stranger Things ending is not inspired by Bandersnatch, which is known for its multiple viewer-determined endings. The Duffer Brothers recently discussed crafting the ending of their long-running series Stranger Things, reflecting on…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (525+ words) Before Noah Hawley could turn his Star Trek dream into reality, Paramount dumped it because of one star's prior association to the franchise? Before the recent success that creator Noah Hawley experienced with Alien: Earth, he was on board with the process of creating a new Star Trek project for Paramount. Unfortunately, after the recent Paramount Skydance merger, that project was completely scrapped. In an episode of the SmartLess podcast, he talked about how the last reboot films were one of the reasons, saying: As stated by Hawley, the reboot films, featuring actor Chris Pine in the lead role, were relatively commercial successes, but still had many points of contention that held them back. But at the same time, Hawley had the vision to solve that problem with his pitched project. As stated earlier, right before Hawley was about to…...

2+ hour, 51+ min ago (641+ words) Sourav Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Evolve Media, where he covers movies, television, and everything in between. A film student and cinephile, Sourav channels his deep passion for cinema into crafting meaningful content. When he's not writing about cinema, Sourav is usually found watching the latest films and shows, which helps him keep up with the fast-changing industry trends. George Clooney: "I Was the Best Batman & You Know It" George Clooney recently appeared in a clip for IMDb in which he discusses the movie credit that he believes he should be most known for. The actor went on to joke that it should be his role in the movie Batman & Robin, and went on to say that he was the "best Batman." George Clooney jokingly claims he"s the best Batman George Clooney was recently asked in an interview…...

4+ hour ago (207+ words) First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is supported with its online publication scmp.com and its Sunday edition, Sunday Morning Post. The actress behind "Karen wine "em down Wheeler" has appeared in Mad Men and The Sopranos, among over 80 other acting credits " she is also a Columbia grad Premiering on November 26, the show"s fifth season is being released in three chapters, with the first already out. Only four episodes in, several moments from the show have already gone viral " including a clip of Cara Buono, who plays Karen, the doting but clueless mother of Mike, Nancy and Holly Wheeler. Here"s everything…...

7+ hour, 57+ min ago (323+ words) The Oscar-winning filmmaker is deeply involved in crafting a story that can feel prescient in today's rapidly evolving technological world, even as he juggles other major projects after 'Avatar: Fire & Ash' Many consider The Terminator films to be James Cameron's defining original work, especially when compared to his notable franchise entry, Aliens. In 1984, Cameron introduced a groundbreaking story that anticipated today's reality, as artificial intelligence has moved from fiction to a major societal topic. Subsequent Terminator films failed to match the quality of the first two entries. Whether Cameron will direct another remains uncertain as he prioritizes other projects, such as two additional Avatar films following the upcoming Fire & Ash. However, the Titanic filmmaker revealed that he is indeed working on something in that world, admitting the difficulty of imagining a story centered on robots and artificial intelligence, considering how…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago (588+ words) From Eleven's supernatural powers to Joyce's determination, explore the Stranger Things female characters who make the show binge-worthy. Stranger Things is currently one of the most popular series and has a massive global following. The engaging plot lines, spectacular acting, brilliant cinematography, and more things combined make it a must-watch for everyone. However, the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi horror-mystery show would be nothing without its fierce, chaotic, and amazing female characters. From a traumatized girl with a shaved head to a frantic, unstoppable mom, all these women are the soul of the show. Here we have shared details of the 5 most popular female characters of the show. The character Eleven, also known as El, is played by Millie Bobbie Brown, and she is the main protagonist of the show. She is a young girl with telekinetic powers who was raised in…...