Dolly Parton’s influence has never been confined to one stage, one record label, or even one corner of Tennessee. She became one of the rare entertainers whose name could instantly mean something to people who had never listened to a full country album. Her songs crossed generations, her films became part of American pop culture, and her philanthropy reached millions ...

Marvel has spent years building Frank Castle into one of the MCU’s most dangerous and complicated vigilantes. But Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) makes a surprisingly simple change to the character. Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle plays an important role alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in the new movie. The two heroes find common ground when it comes to protecting New ...

Although  Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) was a huge box-office hit last summer, the future of the long-running Jurassic franchise suddenly looks uncertain. Despite negative reviews from longtime fans and critics, the 2025 film, directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, grossed $869.1 million worldwide, all but guaranteeing that another film would be made. Related: ‘Jurassic Park’ Officially Hitting ...

When a Star Wars fan recalls the original 1977 film A New Hope, several characters come to mind, with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), and Darth Vader (James Earl Jones) being among the most iconic. Credit: Lucasfilm Now, with the ...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) remains one of the most important entries in the franchise, largely for how it enriches the prequel trilogy era, as it spans the three years between the films Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005). The long-running animated series follows several characters, including Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein), Anakin ...

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020) remains one of the most beloved entries in the entire franchise. But although there are many fans who would prefer to keep the animated series preserved, there are plenty who have been clamoring for a live-action version for several years. The second season of Ahsoka seems set to fill that space to some extent, ...

A Harry Potter star has once again spoken out against JK Rowling, directly describing the author as “embarrassing.” Rowling’s online controversy dates back several years. In 2020, she infamously mocked the phrase “people who menstruate” and argued that biological sex cannot be erased. She later published a lengthy essay outlining concerns about gender identity, single-sex spaces, and medical transition, while repeatedly denying ...

Gina Carano will always be remembered for her role in Star Wars. Sadly, though, it’s likely to be for all the wrong reasons. The MMA fighter first played Cara Dune in Season 1 of The Mandalorian (2019), with the character quickly becoming a fan favorite for her tough-but-tender attitude. Carano reprised the role in Season 2, returning as a regular ...

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the Star Wars franchise, which began with George Lucas’ original 1977 classic. Star Wars (1977) was so instantly popular that a holiday special premiered on television the following year. The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) revolves around the in-universe holiday known as “Life Day” and follows Chewbacca (Mayhew) as he heads home for ...

Disney World Introduces New ‘X-Men’ Experience, but It Comes With a Hefty Price Tag Walt Disney World just debuted a brand-new X-Men addition at the resort, giving Marvel fans another reason to make a stop at EPCOT. The timing couldn’t be much better. Marvel is preparing to bring the X-Men into an even bigger spotlight, and excitement surrounding the mutants ...