It’s hard to tell where the slasher genre actually started. Many think it was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960), but you could make the case that John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) did the trick, as it led to a slasher boom that lasted through the ’80s, ’90s, and even early 2000s. Either way, one thing is certain: A Nightmare on Elm Street ...

Will there ever be a quiet day for the Harry Potter franchise? If it isn’t author JK Rowling stirring the cauldron on X/Twitter (like she always does), it’s the likes of Miriam Margoyles “sprouting” out nonsense about adults being too old to like the franchise. Now, while this news is from last year, with everything that’s going on in the ...

Star Wars has finally replaced the Sequel Trilogy. Not so long ago, Star Wars was a film-first franchise. The original trilogy films, Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1977), Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi (1983), are still widely considered the best. But, there’s a vast amount ...

In 2002, Experiment 626, AKA Stitch, crash-landed on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i and turned the lives of Lilo and her big sister Nani upside down. At first, Stitch only knew how to cause chaos and destroy things. But through love and patience, Lilo taught him that he could be kind and part of the family he never had or ...

Since her world-famous firing in 2021, Gina Carano has vanished from every corner of the galaxy far, far away. Cara Dune hasn’t enjoyed any appearances at Disney Parks. No merchandise. No animated appearances. No trace. And that silence has spoken volumes. It’s not just that Gina Carano is gone from Star Wars—it seems that Disney is determined to make sure we ...

Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) may be intended as a standalone film for now, but let’s be honest: this is the start of a new trilogy. And judging by the monsters on display, we’re only at the tip of the genetic iceberg. The next logical step? Human-dino hybrids. They’re not just likely—they’re inevitable. As revealed in a new Empire exclusive, the ...

The Hellmouth is rumbling once again. Sarah Michelle Gellar has confirmed her return to the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe in a long-awaited Hulu revival—but she’s also taking a stake to some false rumors circulating online. Speaking to Elite Daily, Gellar directly addressed so-called “leaked” character descriptions that hit the internet last month. According to the actress, not one word of it ...

This year, Good Morning America will celebrate its fifth decade on the air. Premiering on November 3, 1975, the morning show has become a staple for families around the country. Not only do fans find the show trustworthy, but they have come to love longtime hosts like Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopoulos. Over the years, the hosts might ...

Discontent among Disney Adults Due to Shifting Focus Disney adults, the dedicated fanbase that has long supported The Walt Disney Company, are voicing significant discontent over recent changes in the company’s approach to storytelling. Many within this community desire to return to “woke” content that highlights inclusivity and diverse narratives. This shift comes at a time when the balance between ...

Even before Star Wars branched off into animated shows, live-action shows, video games, books, and graphic novels, it had dozens of characters at its disposal. Now, there are so many characters occupying the faraway galaxy that it’s almost impossible to keep track of them all. But while many of them deserve all the attention fans give them, as with any ...