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A date is in place for the final Year 2 character addition for Street Fighter 6 . Elena will close things out on June 5 alongside the debut of Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition , which also hits Nintendo Switch 2 on the day the console launches. Capcom shared a new trailer offering a cinematic look at some of the returning fighter’s smooth moves. Street Fighter 6 Elena Teaser Trailer Related: Street Fighter 6 Mai Shiranui Dlc Gets New Trailer, Release Date Elena will be available to purchase with Fighter Coins, and she's also included as part of the Year 2 Character Pass or Year 2 Ultimate Pass. Street Fighter 6 initially launched on June 2, 2023 and is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with the Switch 2 version and Years 1-2 Fighters Edition arriving on June 5. Source: Street Fighter on YouTube...

Stefan Salvatore was one of the three protagonists of The Vampire Diaries, and he was known for his depth, loyalty, and heroism throughout the show. With noble intentions and a warm heart, Stefan constantly put others before himself, proving time and time again that he was the beating heart of Tvd. He had numerous flawless moments on the show, showcasing his love for Elena and the lengths that he would go to for her. However, Stefan's best moments extended beyond just romance.

He was a loyal friend, a dedicated brother, and a vampire who held on to his morality even when his Ripper self threatened to destroy everything. Stefan was by no means a perfect character, but his flaws were what resulted in some of the most unforgettable moments on the show. These scenes embodied his sense of love, protection, and loyalty towards his own, making him one of the...

The Vampire Diaries Season 5 was one of its most captivating and pivotal installments, as it was full of high-stakes drama, the emotional growth of its characters, and some unforgettable moments. This season saw Damon and Elena's complex relationship take shape and the return of some familiar faces which kept fans hooked, among other things. It also introduced gripping plot twists that nobody saw coming.

From Bonnie's heartwrenching sacrifices to Stefan's tumultuous healing journey, Tvd Season 5 delivered some of the best scenes in the entire show. This season was full of events that weren't just dramatic but also had a huge and long-lasting impact on its characters and plot. As a result, there were many flawless moments that were executed masterfully, and became a big part of The Vampire Diaries' legacy.

Bonnie's Funeral Was Heartbreaking Season 5, Episode 4, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" Image via Warner Bros.

There is no doubt that...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a franchise known for huge action blockbusters, with some deviations to their formula for applicable content, while A24 is an independent movie and television company that prioritizes an auteur’s aesthetic as well as more intimate character dynamics. Marvel capitalizes on a specific opportunity with Thunderbolts* and framed its latest marketing material for the upcoming movie within the context of the cast and crew’s A24 connection.

Kevin Feige and the MCU decision-makers clearly perceive A24 productions as having a niche filmmaking advantage, at least in terms of a project’s quality. And most importantly, the filmmakers may have purposefully brought some of those cinematic practices and perspectives to Thunderbolts*.

After all, the Thor trailer does not highlight director Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespearian background, and the advertisements for Avenger epics do not point out that many of the stars are Oscar nominees. This Thunderbolts* campaign...

Thunderbolts*, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's answer to the Suicide Squad, comes out on May 2. Director Jake Schreier will surely want to distance himself from those kinds of comparisons, but it’s hard not to see the similarities between the two stories. Thunderbolts* stars a rag-tag team of misunderstood antiheroes working for a shadowy organization ruled over by a badass woman. If Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) getting an expendable group of souped-up villains to do her bidding sounds similar to Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) pulling the strings in 2016’s Suicide Squad and 2021’s The Suicide Squad, that’s because it is.

Still, Schreier’s take on Thunderbolts* revamps the typical Thunderbolts lineup from Marvel Comics and gives it an MCU twist. There’s no sign of Daniel Brühl’s Helmut Zemo, nor the original comic book roster of Goliath, Beetle, Fixer, Moonstone, and Screaming Mimi. Instead, the live-action Thunderbolts...

Watching The Vampire Diariesis a wonderful hit of nostalgia, romance, and fantasy, but even this massive hit show had some dated elements. From awkward farewell dances to over-the-top emotional outbursts, the show had enough scenes that left viewers squirming in discomfort. Some of these sequences had cheesy dialogue, were badly choreographed, or were just wildly out of place in the story.

These cringe-inducing moments have, for better or for worse, become just as memorable as the most iconic moments in The Vampire Diaries. They are an impeachable part of the 2000s show and contribute to its charm. However, fans do wish that these cringeworthy moments had been reconsidered before they went on air.

Lily Does Not Die Immediately Image via Warner Bros.

The rules of vampire folklore in The Vampire Diaries were clear: if a vampire was staked in the heart, they would die immediately. However, Lily's death broke the rules of this lore,...

Plot: The new Captain America, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), is approached by the recently elected president, Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford), to re-assemble The Avengers on the eve of an important accord between multiple countries. However, when his old friend, Isiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) tries to kill the president, he realizes Ross may not be all he seems.

Review: Things sure have changed in two years. Think about it – on President’s Day weekend back in 2023, Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania hit theaters, and its $106 million opening was considered a massive underperformance, with many even calling the film a flop. That’s how hot Marvel was then – a $100 million plus opening was considered weak. However, the bar was lowered – A Lot – by The Marvels, while several big-budget Disney Plus series further weakened the brand, and now, Captain America: Brave New World seems to be opening with perhaps the least fanfare ever...

Intense drama and moments with high stakes make up the core of The Vampire Diaries. From Elijah's veiled threats to Elena's resilience, each character shines in their own unique ways on the show. Their uniqueness also gives rise to some unforgettably badass moments that have stayed imprinted in audience memory for the rest of time.

These were moments where characters unleashed their full power, or they showed a previously unseen side of themselves to viewers. They had a dark side to them, or they decided to show their power after laying low for too long. These badass moments were iconic and heart-pounding because of the impact they had, and they proved that Tvd was more than just a romantic teen show.

Elijah Breaks Glass Using Coins Image via Warner Bros.

Elijah's threat was always masked under his civil exterior, but it was abundantly clear that he was dangerous. As...

Heartstopping, passionate, and fantastical: The Vampire Diarieswas a cocktail of heady emotions that kept audiences hooked. With an ensemble of fascinating supernatural and human characters, along with shocking plot twists, this CW show kept fans on the edge of their seats. A few scenes, in particular, were so emotionally charged that fans keep returning to them to relive the magic of The Vampire Diaries.

These pivotal moments of the show determined the course of the rest of the episode and sometimes even entire character arcs for the rest of the season. They brought out the best and worst in characters like Stefan and Elena and set up future ships like Klaus and Caroline. These scenes were crafted masterfully, and each second kept fans waiting and wanting for more.

Stefan Resists Klaus' Compulsion Valiantly Season 3, Episode 5, "The Reckoning" Image via Warner Bros.

Compulsion was one of the most potent vampire powers,...

In 2013, The Vampire Diaries established an immersive franchise full of magical plot twists and aligned the series with the ever-growing world of cinematic universes. With two spinoffs, The Originals and Legacies, it had some of the best fantasy and lore in television history, not to mention an amazing ensemble of characters in each of the three shows. Often, these characters would overlap from one series to the other, adding to their appeal.

The Vampire Diaries was the first series in the franchise, and it had some compelling characters that had not been seen on teen TV before. The introduction of the Original vampires took it to the next level, and then they had their own New Orleans-based spinoff. Legacies had some of the younger characters growing up and taking center stage, which allowed fans to get a deeper look into their personalities. Nevertheless, over the years, many of these characters...

The Vampire Diaries fandom could hardly imagine another actress in the role of Elena Gilbert. Nina Dobrev delivered a memorable performance in the role, even grasping the nuanced details when playing Elena’s different doppelgängers. However, Dobrev almost lost the role during the audition and fought tooth & nail to get her role eventually.

Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

One of the showrunners, Julie Plec, recalled that Dobrev couldn’t deliver her best during the audition because she fell ill at that time. It was wise of Plec and Kevin Williamson to provide her a second chance since she carried the series to its fame along with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley.

Nina Dobrev almost lost the Elena role in The Vampire Diaries Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder in a still from The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

The Vampire Diaries could’ve totally...

The Vampire Diaries is one of the most iconic 2000s shows of all time. Damon, Elena, and Stefan captured imaginations with their intense relationships with each other, and the supernatural arcs were even more thrilling than the romances. However, by virtue of being a 2000s show (even a late 2000s one), there were plenty of elements in Tvd that have not stood the test of time.

What was acceptable in that era has been the subject of discourse in present times, and many plot points, character motivations, and actions have not aged well in The Vampire Diaries. While beloved, these features of the show don't suit fans anymore, and they would have loved more sensitivity.

The Age Gap Between Stefan and Elena

Overall, Stefan and Elena are considered one of the healthiest romances in The Vampire Diaries. However, a closer look at their relationship revealed one glaring issue: the age gap.

A Storm is brewing in the trailer for the third and final season of Marvel’s What If…? animated anthology, which begins streaming Sunday, Dec. 22 on Disney+, with eight daily episode releases.

In addition to the Mjolnir-wielding X-person/Goddess of Thunder, the trailer above includes glimpses of Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Moon Knight, Shang Chi, White Vision, Ironheart, Wong(ers!), Scarlet Witch, Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness and Monica Rambeau — plus, a mech-focused episode titled, “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.”

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Nina Dobrev starred in the gothic drama The Vampire Diaries as Elena. The CW show revolved around a love triangle between two vampire brothers and was one of the most-watched series on the network. It also spawned two spinoff series and lasted eight seasons.

Apart from millions of fans, pop star Taylor Swift was also reportedly a fan of the series. Dobrev revealed that the makers actually tried to get the All Too Well singer to come on board the show and play a recurring character. However, it never materialized and her role was played by Arielle Kebbel.

Nina Dobrev Revealed That The Vampire Diaries Makers Almost Cast Taylor Swift Nina Dobrev in The Vampire Diaries | Credits: The CW

Nina Dobrev starred in The Vampire Diaries till season 6 and became a household name. The romantic drama involving vampires was a runaway hit and spawned two spinoff shows, namely The Originals and Legacies.

Supernatural creatures and paranormal activities were the main attraction of The Vampire Diaries, but there was space held for humans too. In the midst of vampires giving in to their bloodlust and werewolves triggering their curses, there was an increased importance given to keeping one's humanity. Almost everyone in Mystic Falls was supernatural in some way, even Elena, but Matt was the only character who stayed human.

Despite being one of the weakest characters in The Vampire Diaries, Matt Donovan survived everything. He managed to live longer than the vampires and witches, sometimes supporting the supernatural and sometimes opposing it. Matt may have been ordinary, but he did extraordinary things during his long run in The Vampire Diaries.

Matt Decides to Have Some Fun (For Once) Season 5, Episode 1, "I Know What You Did Last Summer"

Always burdened with responsibility, Matt Donovan never lived life for himself. He had the misfortune of a missing father,...

Five years, the closest presidential election in Brazilian history, and one insurrection after her last examination of Brazil’s tumultuous socio-political sphere, Petra Costa––the brilliant documentarian behind Elena and The Edge of Democracy––hones in on Jair Bolsonaro, the radical evangelical right that won him the presidency in 2018, and the theocracy they collectively fight to instate. With Costa’s nearly unfettered access to the main characters of modern Brazilian politics, the events of Apocalypse in the Tropics practically unfold in real time––a thrilling, profound documentary horror.

Costa’s third solo feature presents Brazil as a perfectly bottled representation of what’s happening across an ever-globalizing world. It captures the trending rise of a new political right defined not by their specific beliefs but an amorphous fanatic religiosity and the spiritual, existential entitlement that comes with it, forcing all rational parties and critical thinkers to fight for democracy under a people-first,...

Undoubtedly, The Vampire Diaries would be incomplete without Damon and Elena. While the love triangle between Stefan, Elena, and Damon was a mainstay on the show, the romance between the elder Salvatore and Elena was the highlight. They had a forbidden aspect to their love story, which made it incredibly exciting. It juxtaposed the stability, and dare we say, monotony, that Stefan offered in his romance with Elena.

However, that did not mean that Damon and Elena were a couple only based in lust or a sense of thrill. They had a long time to get to know each other and become good for each other. Damon gave up his old, murderous ways to be worthy of Elena, and she opened herself to a sense of adventure like never before. Together, they hit some milestones that were absolutely phenomenal and made their relationship wonderful to watch.

Damon and Elena Feed...

Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers indicate that Elena Dawson is making a comeback to Genoa City, and fans can expect to see her return during the soap’s celebratory 13,000th show, which takes place on November 13.

Brytni Sarpy revealed this on a recent Instagram Story, so what’s the reason behind Elena’s sudden return?

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – The Last Time Fans Saw Elena Dawson …

Y&r spoilers remind fans that the last time Elena was seen in a storyline was when she was the acting doctor over a very pregnant Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) back in the summer of 2023.

Sally had suffered a medical emergency while expecting, and Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) was given the choice: either save the baby or save Sally. He chose Sally, and Elena wasn’t exactly heard from after that.

Many fans didn’t want to believe that Sally lost her baby.

The CW's flagship fantasy, The Vampire Diaries, had an amazingly long run at eight full seasons. Damon, Elena, Stefan, and the rest of the Mystic Falls gang kept viewers hooked as they fought supernatural battles, fell in love, and even discovered alternate universes beyond their small, magical town. At 171 episodes, it had countless intertwining storylines that pushed the show forward.

Seeing how elaborate and intricate The Vampire Diaries Universe was, every plotline did not hit the right spot. Luckily, there were plenty that swept audiences off their feet and became the best story arcs in The Vampire Diaries. From Elena's love stories to the lore of the Originals and immortals, these plotlines revealed some of the best character development and resolutions to the problems of the characters of the show.

The Augustine Society Was a Shocking Moral Commentary

For much of The Vampire Diaries, the vampires had an upper hand on humans.

Young and the Restless (Y&r) spoilers reveal that Elena Dawson is officially returning to the land of Genoa City as Brytni Sarpy reprises the role.

The actress alerted fans to her Y&R comeback via her Instagram Story, and it looks like she’ll be participating in the show’s 13,000 milestone episode, which takes place on November 13.

Interestingly enough, that is also the date of Abby Newman-Abbott’s (Melissa Ordway) wedding to Devon Hamilton-Winters (Bryton James).

The Young And The Restless Spoilers – What Will Bring Elena Dawson Back To Gc?

Y&R spoilers remind fans that Elena and Devon had quite the connection, back in the day.

In fact, not only did they have a romance, but he also cheated on Amanda Sinclair (Mishael Morgan) with Elena.

With that being said, it’s been a hot minute since fans have seen Elena. After she and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) broke up,...

It’s been a while since Brytni Sarpy appeared on The Young and the Restless. Dr. Elena Dawson pops in from time to time, and it looks like she may be showing up in Genoa City sometime soon.

Is There A Doctor in the House?

On October 1, Sarpy shared a post to her Instagram stories that got fans talking. In them, the actress was at the Y&r studio. She wrote, “just popping in to say hello to the fam…,” including a tearful eyes emoji and a quiet emoji. That could have meant she was just in the neighborhood and wanted to say hello.

Read This: Why we need Elena back on Y&r.

However, the next story showed Sarpy next to a sign that said, “13,0000 Episodes!!!!! Brytni Sarpy. Welcome back — we miss you!!!” Sarpy wrote across the top of the video clip, “missed you too,” with a crying emoji. That seems...

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* recently released a teaser trailer, which has the fans excited. Florence Pugh’s Yelena takes center stage for it, as the rest of the tag team of antiheroes and villains come together under one roof (and thumb). Julia Louis Dreyfus, responsible for bringing the Thunderbolts together, makes an appearance at the very end, as the teaser leaves us wanting more.

A still from Thunderbolts* teaser trailer | Credit: Marvel Studios

While it was really good to see all these characters come together, there are certain aspects of it that the MCU probably could do without. And the most glaring subject would be the broken female hero theme that has been consistent for most of the female characters that have come up so far. From Natasha to Wanda to Valkyrie to Hope, most of the female heroes we see in the MCU have a similar story. And now, Yelena...

Renato De Maria transports viewers to the sunny Italian countryside in Vanished Into the Night, a psychological thriller starring Riccardo Scamarcio as Pietro. It’s a tense remake of the 2013 Spanish film Septimo, telling the story of a father struggling through a difficult divorce.

Pietro’s world is turned upside down when his children mysteriously vanish one night from their rural home. With Elena, played by Annabelle Wallis, tensions are high as their marriage dissolves. But in the face of unimaginable danger, will old wounds heal as they search for answers?

This mystery unfolding in De Maria’s skilled hands is sure to keep audiences guessing. Tiny clues dot the picturesque landscape, each perhaps pointing to bigger revelations. Scamarcio brings Pietro’s desperation to life with depth and nuance. Wallis stands strong beside him despite their relationship’s strains.

Together they embark on a heart-pounding journey to discover what happened and save their family.

The Vampire Diaries discussions often revolve around the merits of each pairing. Stefan Salvatore and Caroline Forbes Steroline of The Vampire Diaries cast have garnered significant attention and debate among fans. While their eventual romantic relationship has been a subject of controversy, hints at their connection were laid early in the series.

I particularly enjoy a pivotal episode from season 2, "Bad Moon Rising", which showcases the developing chemistry between Stefan and Caroline. I may not necessarily favor the pairing, but theres no denying that their interactions foreshadow their future relationship and highlight the strengths of their dynamic. However, one harsh reality of watching The Vampire Diaries' early seasons is that the showrunners are testing a lot of things out on audiences, leading to continuity issues later.

Related New Vampire Diaries Show Teased By Julie Plec: "I Still Have A Story I Want To Tell"

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The first piece of news for the upcoming Once Upon a Witch's Death TV anime has been released today after announcing the adaptation of the light novel series written by Saka and illustrated by Chorefuji. Kadokawa unveiled the first daily life visual for the series of Meg making herbal tea inside the Witch’s House and revealed the cast members of her familiars, a Carbuncle and a Snowy Owl. Once Upon a Witch's Death TV Anime First Daily Life Visual Joining the cast of Once Upon a Witch's Death are the real-life sisters: Carbuncle voiced by Miharu Hanai (Elena in A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring ) Snowy Owl voiced by Aina Suzuki (Mari Ohara in Yohane The Parhelion -Sunshine in the Mirror ) Related: Once Upon a Witch's Death Light Novels Get TV Anime in 2025 Ascii Media Works publishes the original Once Upon a Witch's Death light novels...

The world is ready and excited for the release of the long-awaited film Thunderbolts* and they can’t contain it any longer. However, it seems that Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes has been to some dark places.

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Credits: Marvel Studios

Well, some would agree that while being brainwashed and used by Zemo Holt to kill Iron Man’s parents is already a dark enough place, Sebastian Stan looked fresh as the Winter Soldier. The first look for Thunderbolts* proves otherwise.

What Happened To Sebastian Stan In Thunderbolts*?

Stan was last seen in the 2022 series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier alongside Anthony Mackie. The world loved the duo and was excited to see more of Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sebastian Stan in a still from Captain America: Civil War | Credits: Marvel Studios

However, it has been...

The world is currently being dominated by the presence of a goofy-looking eccentric horse that was seen first in the trailer of Andre Garfield and Florence Pugh’s latest rom-com film, We Live in Time.

The horse has since been seen in countless places, including some of the games as well. Its appeal is directly proportional to the rising influence of video games on films.

The Goofy Horse From Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s Film Seems To Be Everywhere

The rise of the horse began after A24 released a promotional post, and the trick worked after the movie’s trailer did not go well. The post is a still from the carnival scene of the film, which features Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, and the horse.

Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in John Crowley’s ‘We Live In Time’.

Nathan Fillion confirmed more The Rookie: Feds cameos in season 7. Felix Solis, Britt Robertson, and Kevin Zegers already appeared in the season 6 finale of The Rookie. Michelle Nuez's Elena Flores should become a series regular in The Rookie.

Following the season 6 finale of The Rookie, anything is possible regarding The Rookie: Feds cameos, but one former cast member in particular needs to make a comeback in season 7. The ABC police procedural TV series, created by Alexi Hawley, has been one of the network's best shows since its premiere in 2018. As a result, ABC ordered a spinoff The Rookie: Feds which starred Niecy Nash-Betts as Simone Clark, a middle-aged woman who leaves her career as a school counselor behind to become an FBI agent.

Eric Winter, who plays Tim Bradford in The Rookie, previously expressed the desire to see more spinoffs, even after ABC canceled The Rookie: Feds.

Even though Nash-Betts...

Damon and Elena's love story in The Vampire Diaries was messy, epic, and full of drama, but they ultimately ended the show together, happy and human. Actor Nina Dobrev left the series in season 6, but returned for the season finale to give Damon his happy ending and wrap up their storyline perfectly. The Damon and Elena episodes showcased their atypical relationship, with big fights, intense drama, and moments of quiet romance that fans cherished.

After eight seasons of drama, tension, and even a sleeping curse, the best Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) episodes finally ended with their happily ever after in the finale of The Vampire Diaries. Their love was messy and epic and sometimes a love triangle made it seem impossible but it was worth seeing them end the show together, happy and human. After meeting early in the series when Damon was only interested in causing trouble,...

Vanished into the Night or Svaniti nella Notte, is a new Italian thriller drama film released on Netflix, based on a 2013 Argentinian film by the name of Septimo. The intense plot follows Pietro and Elena, a couple going through a messy divorce, as they fight for the custody of their two children, Bianca and Giovanni. But their lives suddenly get incredibly difficult when the children go missing one night while spending time at Pietro’s old country house. Overall, Vanished into the Night might not contain anything massively striking or brilliant, but it still makes for a fairly thrilling and entertaining watch.

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What is the Netflix film about?

Vanished into the Night begins with a very calm and warm scene in which a family of four is seen on their small private yacht, sailing over the gentle waters somewhere on the Italian coast. Pietro and Elena, a loving couple,...

Henry Cavill “Apologized Profusely” To A Girl In Tudors. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Henry Cavill has triggered his fair share of controversies, seemingly leading him to become kryptonite to D.C. Studio, which dropped him from the Superman role. The reason on paper for his ousting is that new studio bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran want a younger actor in their latest movie, which will focus on Superman’s early life.

However, it’s hard to miss the writing on the actor’s controversial wall. Caviill’s project appeared to dwindle after a torrid few years when he found himself in the middle of a social media storm following some controversial comments. Fans would recall in 2018, he claimed the #MeToo movement had left him scared to date women over fear of being “called a r*pist.”

The Superman star has gotten himself into trouble over his unfiltered interviews. In 2015, Henry...

When Jennifer Aniston Threw A Chair At A Director. (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has the reputation of being one of the sweetest and kindest celebrities in the industry. However, that actress has a short fuse for people who take pleasure in abusing their subordinates. The Friends alum once confessed she lost her cool on the sets of one of her projects.

In a 2011 interview with Elle magazine, Jennifer Aniston confessed she lost her temper in the face of injustice on the set of one of her projects. She said she had a violent reaction when she saw the director treating an assistant poorly.

In the interview, Jennifer Aniston recalled throwing a chair at a director who was abusive toward a script supervisor. Aniston told the magazine, “I threw a chair at a director. It wasn’t my proudest moment. He was treating a script supervisor horribly… When the director walked in,...

Despicable Me 4 Box Office (North America). (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Following the remarkable success of the Disney Pixar film Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4 has a flying start at the summer box office. Per multiple reports, Despicable Me 4 is on track to beat Dune 2’s $82.5 million and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s $80 million opening weekend haul at the domestic box office.

Animation movies have dominated the box office this year ever since Disney and Pixar’s animated sequel “Inside Out 2” earned $155 million in its first weekend of release. Now, Despicable Me 4 is all set to pass the major $100 million milestone over the long 4th of July weekend.

Despite witnessing a 24.4% drop on Thursday, the 4th of July Holiday, the latest chapter in Universal and Illumination’s wildly successful animated franchise came back swinging on Friday, recording a 32.4% Boost. Per box office pundit Luiz Fernando,...

Casting Director Says Lady Gaga Is “Going To Blow Your Mind” In Joker 2 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Francine Maisler, the casting director for “The Revenant,” “The Big Short,” “Little Women,” “Dune” and “The Bikeriders, is thrilled about Lady Gaga’s performance in the upcoming Musical thriller Joker: Folie à Deux.

Todd Phillips’ Joker 2 is coming to cinemas in October. It will see Joaquin Phoenix reprise his role as Arthur Fleck (The Joker) while Lady Gaga makes her DC debut as Harley Quinn.

According to Deadline, Francine Maisler revealed she had recently seen a cut of Todd Phillips’ heavily anticipated DC sequel Joker: Folie À Deux. Maisler made the revelation at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic.

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Viewers of The Vampire Diaries may find the show's creative changes compared to the books both surprising and interesting. The show created key differences from the books, including character relationships and backstories, while maintaining a core premise. From character personalities to town names, the book-to-screen process often leads to unavoidable creative decisions in adaptations.

When it comes to The Vampire Diaries books vs. show there are several key differences between the original novels by L.J. Smith and The CW's adaptation. There are almost always changes when adapting a literary work for the screen, with everything from a character's appearance and personality to key plot details being potentially altered. The Vampire Diaries is no exception, and while some changes are positive, others might not be warmed to by fans of the source material but these creative decisions are an often unavoidable part of the book-to-screen process.

The Vampire Diaries has been...

Elena Gilbert, portrayed by Nina Dobrev, was the former main protagonist of the hit supernatural series, The Vampire Diaries, who departed the series in Season 6. For some, this shifted the show’s overall romantic focus, altering the tone and atmosphere to adopt a darker, more mature ambiance. New character arcs were also explored to allow other female characters, such as Caroline and Bonnie, to step up and become more prominent in the narrative, thus enabling shifts in dynamics among the ensemble cast.

Elena Gilbert was the beating heart of The Vampire Diaries, but her character left the show in Season 6. While many fans mourned the loss of the protagonist, who was a part of one of the most iconic love triangles of all time, her departure benefited the show greatly. Elena's character was a divisive one, as some fans felt that the show made her central to every single mystical plotline,...

[This story contains spoilers from the first four episodes of The Regime.]

Across four episodes of HBO’s The Regime, Kate Winslet has morphed into an evolving tyrant. Her Chancellor Elena Vernham, the populist leader of a fictional, unnamed country identified as being located in Middle Europe, was introduced to viewers as a vulnerable, paranoid and easily influenced ruler who was this close to unraveling. But by the end of the fourth installment in the six-part limited series from Succession writer Will Tracy, Elena has taken her power back — in more ways than one.

The “Midnight Feast” episode concludes with Elena reuniting with Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), the volatile soldier she had domesticated, elevated to be her right-hand man and then threw out to pasture. She exiled him from her inner sanctum because her imposter-syndrome demons — mainly related to her deceased tyrannical father, whom she regularly visits in the palace mausoleum — got the best of her, and she overcompensated by...

Warning: Major spoilers for The Regime episode 3 "The Heroes' Banquet" below!

Elena's nightmare in The Regime episode 3 involving her father pushes her to make a bold decision about the nation's future. Joseph's haunting words motivate Elena to take back control and pursue the Faban Corridor annexation. Elena's unhealthy attachment to her father drives her to prove herself to him, even a year after his death.

The most shocking scene of The Regime episode 3 involves the chancellor's late father, which pushes her to make a bold decision about the nation's future. The Regime cast Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts and Andrea Riseborough in a dark satire about a crumbling authoritarian regime. Winslet plays the egotistical ruler of The Regime's unnamed country, who, lacking any real vision for the future, turns to Schoenaerts' troubled soldier Herbert Zubak. Together, the unlikely duo shape a plan for the country that seems more likely to ruin it.

The isekai anime series, A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring, based on the light novels by Shizuru Minazuki, is set for a July 2024 release. The trailer reveals main characters Kayano Takumi, Alan, and Elena, with music by Japanese pop band Gohobi. The anime will be produced by Emt Squared, directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa, and its voice actors include Aina Suzuki and Miharu Hanai.

A fascinating isekai anime series, called A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring, has recently been announced. Based on the light novels by Shizuru Minazuki, the new series has just received a trailer and key visuals as well. The isekai fantasy anime is set to be released on Crunchyroll in July 2024.

An exciting new trailer was posted on genco promotion's YouTube channel on March 13, 2024. The video gives fans a sneak preview of the series, showcasing the main character, Kayano Takumi, and the two Water God children,...

Two years after coming out as gay in an HBO comedy special, Jerrod Carmichael is pulling the curtain on his personal life much further back for the premium cabler.

In the eight-episode documentary series Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show, the trailer for which dropped Wednesday (watch above), the actor-comedian chronicles his evolving relationship with his parents as they make peace with his sexuality. He also introduces viewers to his boyfriend.

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Hugh Grant stars in HBO drama "The Regime," echoing iconic speech from Love Actually in episode 1. Chancellor Vernham vows to break free from American dominance, mirroring Grant's past role. Grant plays political rival in The Regime, setting up power dynamics and conflict with Vernham.

Hugh Grant is part of the cast of a new HBO drama, and the first episode ironically revived one of his most famous moments from a $245 million, 21-year-old romantic comedy. Grant plays a pivotal role in The Regime, which stars Kate Winslet as Elena Vernham, who has been the chancellor of an Eastern European regime for the last seven years. The cast of The Regime is largely focused on the staff with the most immediate connection to the Chancellor, but other characters, including Grant, will be expected to be introduced throughout the six-episode season.

The first episode of The Regime, titled "Victory Day," introduces the audience...

The Regime's early promise didn't match the harsh reality of plummeting reviews after its premiere on HBO, sinking its Rotten Tomatoes score. Kate Winslet's powerful performance couldn't save The Regime from criticism over its weak writing and lackluster satirical execution. The disappointing 57% Rotten Tomatoes score breaks Winslet's streak of critical acclaim for HBO miniseries, with even lower audience reception.

Kate Winslet’s new HBO series The Regime received critical acclaim before its release, but since its premiere on March 3, its once-promising Rotten Tomatoes score has quickly plummeted. Created by Will Tracy, the co-writer of The Menu, The Regime chronicles a year inside the palace of the collapsing authoritarian regime of a fictional Central European nation. Winslet stars as Chancellor Elena Vernham, a paranoid autocrat who begins to rely on the advice of a recently disgraced soldier played by Matthias Schoenaerts. The limited series will run for six episodes, concluding...

Marvel's Thunderbolts release date has been updated and will kick off Phase Six sooner than expected.

Marvel has only one superhero film that will premiere in 2024, the highly-anticipated Deadpool 3, titled Deadpool & Wolverine. However, there are several films left for 2025, and Thunderbolts has just received a new release date. Instead of its July 25, 2025, the film will premiere ahead of the summer with a release in theaters on May 2, 2025, Disney has confirmed.

Related 'Yelena's Coming Back': Florence Pugh Offers Exciting Thunderbolts Update Marvel star Florence Pugh provides an encouraging production update for the upcoming Phase Six MCU film, Thunderbolts.

Thunderbolts will have Jake Schreier (Robot & Frank) at the helm. It brings back Florence Pugh as Yelena, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier, Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, Geraldine Viswanathan, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster, Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/ Ghost,...

Quick Links 30 Coins Season 2 Has Vergara Seeking to Save Two Earths 30 Coins Season 2 Has to Dissect Angelo's True Purpose 30 Coins Season 2 Has To Solve Elena's Love Quadrangle

The following contains spoilers for Season 2 of 30 Coins, now streaming on Max.

HBO's 30 Coins has been a very intriguing horror series, focusing on Judas Iscariot's supernatural coins after he betrayed Jesus Christ. In the modern era, the silver trinkets imbue wielders with godlike powers, pushing even members of the Catholic Church to turn against the Holy Bible and try to acquire them. Season 1 explored this in detail, with Father Vergara aiming to stop the sinister cult led by Angelo, who is actually Lucifer in disguise.

Amid a flurry of possessions inside the Vatican, akin to the demonic infiltration in The Pope's Exorcist, Vergara fought tooth and nail in the Spanish town of Pedraza to stop the coins from falling into the cult's hands.

Alejandra Villaba García’s “Hyperballad,” Sophia Mocorrea’s “Marriage by Abduction” and Theo Court’s “Three Dark Nights” feature in a 15-title lineup of Ventana Sur’s Proyecta project lineup which is emerging as Ventana’s industry centerpiece as international co-production becomes vital to more ambitious arthouse filmmaking.

Organised by Cannes Marché du Film and the San Sebastian Film Festival, Proyecta received 200 submissions this year, up from 170 in 2022.

There is also good word on a broad range of projects from “The Heart is an Erratic Muscle” to “Moa,” “The Devil’s Well,” “Malena Once Again” and “Water Never Hurt.”

“Hyperballad” has what rates as one of the most potent mixtures in Latin American filmmaking: Genre; an ambitious first feature; and a female director, building on Alejandra Villaba García’s short “Microcastillo,” seen at Cannes’ 2017 Critics’ Week Morelia showcase.

From German-Argentine Sophia Mocorrea, “Marriage by Abduction” scooped the 2021 Les Arcs Talent Village Award,...

Belgium’s Stenola Productions, behind Joachim Lafosse’s 2022 Cannes Competition player “The Restless” and this year’s San Sebastian’s Golden Shell contender “A Silence,” has boarded “Elena,” written by Cannes Camera d’Or winner César Díaz (“Our Mothers”) and a potential highlight at this month’s Ventana Sur Proyecta forum.

Stenola, which looks set to handle part of post-production, joins Norwegian lead producer Staer, founded by Elisa Fernanda Pirir, and Lithuania’s Just a Moment on a film which marks the anticipated feature debut of Dalia Huerta Cano, whose “Flesh That Remembers” won best doc short at Mexico’s Morelia Film Festival and Df Docs.

Producers Ragna Midtgard and Pirir and director Dalia Huerta will attend Ventana Sur, a joint venture of Cannes Marché du Film, the Cannes Festival and Argentine film-tv agency Incaa, to court a sales agent and Latin American partners in Mexico and Guatemala to develop the screenplay.

Andrey Zvyagintsev, the two-time Oscar-nominated Russian filmmaker of “Loveless” and “Leviathan,” will next direct “Jupiter,” a politically-minded movie set to shoot in Spain and France next spring.

The movie will tell the story of a Russian oligarch’s reckoning with the harsh reality of his family’s future.

Anonymous Content and Lorem Ipsum Entertainment (“War on Everyone”) are producing “Jupiter” alongside Les Films du Losange (“A Silence”) in France and Elastica Films (“Anatomy of a Fall”) in Spain. Zvyagintsev will reteam with his regular crew, including cinemtographer Mikhail Krichman and production designer Andrey Ponkratov, who worked “Loveless” and “Leviathan.”

“Jupiter” is set in the seemingly impenetrable world of the ultra-wealthy and is being described by the producers as an “unrelenting exploration of power and corruption.”

Zvyagintsev said “Jupiter” will be a “very modern story” which “goes beyond today’s political context.” “The nature of absolute power is a universal theme,...

A show that reinvented the fantasy genre was The Vampire Diaries. The CW teen drama moved away from the typical moral grandstanding of other high school shows, instead introducing audiences to complex characters who had shades of grey in their personalities. Tvd had a host of supernatural characters including vampires, witches, werewolves, and hybrids who had intricate dynamics with each other.

Survival in the supernatural world of Mystic Falls was difficult, and alliances were made to get past villains like Klaus and Kai. Sadly, sometimes even friends and lovers betrayed each other in The Vampire Diaries to disastrous consequences and emotional strife.

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Klaus Daggering his Family

Even though Klaus had one of the best villain redemption arcs on television, it was preceded by the worst treachery. Klaus knew he had the most power among the Originals, so he intimidated his siblings till...

During the Cannes Film Festival, 20 emerging producers from across Europe took part in European Film Promotion’s promotion and networking platform Producers on the Move. They had been selected by the 37 national film institutes that are members of Efp. Variety invited them to pitch their projects to our readers, which we present below.

Gentian Koçi, Albania

Project: “Cold Sun” (in development)

Director: Gentian Koçi

As he attempts to rebuild his life in his hometown after being freed from jail after serving a 25-year sentence for killing his wife, a man in his fifties falls in love with a woman in her forties and gradually realizes that this love is going to be his true prison.

Julie Esparbes, Belgium

Project: “The Dance of the Foxes”

Director: Valéry Carnoy

A coming-of-age story, about a 17-year-old boxer who, following an accident, will have to reinvent himself in a more sensitive way. Valéry Carnoy...

London- and Paris-based production, finance and sales company Film Constellation is launching sales on the remake rights of Spanish thriller “Fatum.”

Directed by Juan Gualinanes and produced by Vaca Films, the outfit behind box office successes “Sky High” and “Cell 211,” “Fatum” was released in Spain by Universal Studios on April 28. Film Constellation has already reported sales to 50 territories on the original Spanish version.

A compulsive gambler and an elite sniper’s destinies meet on a fateful day when the local betting house gets robbed. When a single gunshot is fired, the next 24 hours will set them on a race against time that will define their lives forever.

The film is headlined by a strong cast including Luis Tosar, Álex García, Elena Anaya and Arón Piper.

“Fatum” is produced by Borja Pena and Emma Lustres of Vaca Films, in association with Playtime, with the participation of Prime Video, Rtve, Crtvg,...