Harlan Coben's Caught Cast & Character Guide

The new Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s mystery novel,Caught, is currently streaming on Netflix, and it features a talented ensemble cast. The six-part mystery thriller series is a Latin American adaptation based on thebestselling books of Harlan Coben, an author whose novels have sold over 60 million copies worldwide. The production was filmed in Argentina and features a primarily local cast, meaning many of its stars would be all that recognizable to American audiences....

August 16, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Andrea Lopez

How Yellowjackets Season 3, Episode 9 Earns Van's Tragic Fate Addressed By Director Ben Semanoff

Warning: SPOILERS for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 9, “How the Story Ends.” Yellowjacketsseason 3 has been chock-full of major character deaths, but none have been as painful as episode 9’s, which forced fans to bid farewell to Van (Lauren Ambrose) in the adult timeline. Coach Ben’s death inYellowjackets' past timelinehit hard this season, leaving Van as one of the few characters in the series with a strong moral compass and penchant for compassion....

August 16, 2025 · 15 min · 2991 words · Kevin Harris

I Love Buffy The Vampire Slayer, But These 10 Episodes Didn't Fit The Rest Of The Series

Unlike many iconic fantasy TV shows, there are very few bad episodes ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer, and even the bad ones sometimes have plenty to offer. However, certain installments don’t fit the mold of a typicalBuffyepisode, standing out against many of the best and most iconic moments of the show.Buffywas a monster-of-the-week seriesand had plenty of stand-alone and bottle episodes, but the writing and character development didn’t go unnoticed in those additions to the series....

August 16, 2025 · 10 min · 1983 words · Dustin Harding

If Novocaine 2 Happens, I'm Convinced It Could Follow In The Footsteps Of This $1 Billion Action Franchise

Warning: SPOILERS ahead forNovocaine.It might seem likeNovocaineends about as happily as it could under the circumstances of the story, but it actually sets up a sequel that could blow the movie up into aJohn Wick-style franchise. After risk-avoidant Nate (Jack Quaid) meets the woman of his dreams and starts living life a little more fully, he finds himself going on a murder spree to save her when she’s taken hostage during a bank robbery....

August 16, 2025 · 5 min · 885 words · Eric Bass

It's About Time: Sonic the Hedgehog Just Set Up the Return of Shadow's Greatest Villain

Shadow fans should pay attention, because theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise is hinting at the long-awaited return of a major villain from the antihero’s past. 2024 was a great year for Shadow, featuring him prominently in both the video game and film mediums, but he didn’t make as strong of an impression in IDW Publishing’s comics. Luckily, Shadow’s upcoming series intends to fix that by spotlighting him and - by the looks of it - his greatest enemy....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Luis Long

Jason Bourne Franchise Rights For Sale, Bidders Reportedly Revealed With Potential Reboot In Play

TheBournefranchise could be set for a new home - and a potential reboot - after leaving Universal nine years after its last big-screen installment, with new bidders in talks to acquire the rights. TheBournemoviefranchise began life in 2002 withThe Bourne Identity, which starred Matt Damonas the titular spy with psychogenic amnesia. The movie was a box office success and spawned a franchise, with four sequels and a TV show, but anotherBournefilm has not materialized, with the last installment being 2016’sJason Bourne....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Jamie Anderson

John Cena's Matchbox Movie Adds Another MCU Star As Its Cast Grows

Another Marvel alum has officially joined the cast ofMatchbox, the upcoming live-action film based on Mattel’s iconic die-cast toy car line. John Cena will lead the high-octane action project by Skydance and Mattel Films with Sam Hargrave (Extraction) attached as director. While specificplot and character details forMatchboxremain under wraps, the film marks another major toy-to-screen adaptation in Mattel’s expanding cinematic slate following the billion-dollar success of Greta Gerwig’sBarbie. According toDeadline,Corey Stoll has joined a growingMatchboxensemblethat already features Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and two fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe stars—Walking Deadalum Danai Gurira (Black Panther,Avengers: Endgame) and Teyonah Parris (The Marvels,WandaVision)....

August 16, 2025 · 2 min · 425 words · Morgan Cole

Microsoft Flight Simulator Sim Update 10 Beta Released; Adds Nvidia DLSS Support & Much More

Microsoft Flight Simulator Sim Update 10 Beta Released; Adds Nvidia DLSS Support & Much More Today Microsoft released the beta version ofMicrosoft Flight Simulator‘s Sim Update 10, which promises to be one of the biggest in the popular simulator’s history. The update, which is scheduled to fully release on August 23, brings a ton of relevant features and improvements, starting with the implementation of Nvidia DLSS support. The patch notes, which youcan read in full here(they’re very long) include improvements to DirectX 12 performance and stability, a new cloud layer, fixes related to bush trips, quality of life features for the VFR map, and the switch of the popular G1000 NXi to default option....

August 16, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Madison Jackson

My Hero Academia's Final "Battle" Was Anticlimactic, & That's Why It's Great

Warning: Contains spoilers for My Hero Academia chapter #429.Not long after Shigaraki and All For One met their definitive end inMy Hero Academia, the series teased the emergence of another mysterious villain set to cause problems for everyone. Whether it would lead to another fight or give Izuku and his friends another chance to help someone, the setup was still there for one final battle before the story ended. There was plenty of setup for a fight withMy Hero Academia’s mysterious new character, but that wasn’t the case....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Sylvia Branch

Netflix's Uglies Movie Cleverly Included A Disgusting Deep Cut Book Moment

The very first scene in Netflix’sUgliesmovie is a subtle, deep-cut reference to the book. The sci-fi film is based on the book of the same name by Scott Westerfeld, and while there are many differences between the two, there’s plenty that is bound to stand out to book fans. TheUgliesmovie took a different approach with its opening, featuring Joey King’s voiceover explaining the end of modern civilization and the start of the Pretty regime....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Diana Murray

New Lord Of The Rings Movie Reaches Another Box Office Record Low For Peter Jackson's Universe In 2nd Weekend

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrimreaches another record box office low for Peter Jackson’s universe in its second weekend. Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, the new animated movie takes place 183 years prior to Jackson’sLord of the Ringstrilogy and chronicles the tale of Helm Hammerhand, a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they fight to protect their kingdom from an invading Dunlending army.Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim’s voice castincludes Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino, and Miranda Otto....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Jennifer Cannon

Night Court Season 3's Surprise Big Bang Theory Reunion Is A Reminder Of The Most Impactful Change In Chuck Lorre's Sitcom

WhileNight Courtseason 3 may not bring the entire cast ofThe Big Bang Theoryback together, one upcoming episode’s cameo does draw attention to what made the earlier hit sitcom work.Night Courtseason 3will see the sitcom revival return with another slate of low-stakes cases for Judge Abby Stone.The Big Bang Theory’s Melissa Rauch plays the laidback daughter of the original show’s hero, Harry Stone, as she is aided by her mentor, John Larroquette’s Dan Fielding....

August 16, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · James Williams

Over 25 Years Later, I’m Ready For Donkey Kong Bananza To Be What Donkey Kong 64 Wasn’t

A game likeDonkey Kong Bananzahas been a long time coming, and it has a chance to correct some of the mistakes made in Donkey Kong’s previous 3D platformer. Although I lovedDonkey Kong 64when I first got it for the N64, and spent a lot of hours in the multiplayer arena, there’s no denying that the game hasn’t aged as well as its contemporaries, likeSuperMario 64.Donkey Kong Bananzais DK’s first shot in a while at 3D platforming redemption....

August 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1170 words · Christopher Rose