What makes Star Wars truly special is the wealth of extra stories that give depth to even the smallest characters. Almost everyone and everything in the Star Wars universe has had its moment in the spotlight. Here are five lesser-known characters with surprisingly detailed histories.
Naughty Dog, the studio behind popular games like The Last of Us, is setting its sights on a new adventure: a space-based game called Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Revealed at The Game Awards last year after a long period of quiet, this project represents a fresh direction for the developers, as some fans were anticipating The Last of Us Part 3. Details are currently limited, but we know the game will center around a bounty hunter tracking a criminal organization on a distant planet. Intergalactic is still a ways off, likely a couple of years from release, so more information will be revealed over time.
Josh Brolin, known for playing Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe starting with Guardians of the Galaxy, has hinted he might return to the role. This comes after it was announced that the directors of previous Avengers films, the Russo Brothers, are also involved in Avengers 5 and 6. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, shared on X (formerly Twitter), Brolin seemed to suggest he could be back as the villain in at least one of those upcoming movies.
In a recent episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, director Dan Trachtenberg discussed his new movie, Predator: Badlands, revealing several details. He confirmed that the equipment seen during the film’s final scene was indeed a Power Loader, similar to the one from Aliens, or a more updated version of it. This confirmation has sparked a big question among fans: when exactly does Predator: Badlands take place?
The new movie Christy tells the story of Christy Salters, a boxing legend who overcame a difficult upbringing in West Virginia – earning her the nickname “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” – to become a top female boxer. Actress Sydney Sweeney underwent a significant physical and dramatic transformation to play Salters, but the film had a disappointing start at the box office, earning just $1.3 million – placing it among the ten worst opening weekends in movie history (excluding re-releases).
The Avengers have seen some questionable team lineups over the years. While there are many reasons why certain rosters failed, a major one is surprisingly simple: popularity with readers. A successful Avengers team continues to be published and remembered, while a great team that doesn’t sell well tends to be forgotten. Here are seven of the worst Avengers teams – the ones most fans would prefer to forget.
Details about Avengers: Doomsday are scarce, but Stan is among the confirmed cast members. The Russo Brothers are directing again, and given the high number of character deaths in Infinity War and Endgame, fans are speculating about who might not survive this time. Stan recently discussed this period in the Marvel Cinematic Universe during an appearance on the Stronger podcast, saying:
The new film from Perkins—his fourth project with Neon—will star Lola Tung, known from The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Nico Parker, of How to Train Your Dragon. Joining them are Nicole Kidman, along with Brendan Hines, Cush Jumbo, Heather Graham, Johnny Knoxville, Lexi Minetree, Lily Collias, and Tatiana Maslany, who has worked with Perkins on previous films.
The story centers on Elsie, a solitary and fragile elderly woman, who forms an unlikely friendship with her neighbor, Colleen, after Colleen kindly offers to help her out.
The early chapters of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo hinted at Yuji Itadori’s possible return, referencing his past actions. Now, the latest chapter confirms he’s still alive, even 70 years after the original series ended – a surprising reveal considering characters like Yuta and Maki have passed away. It appears the main goal of this sequel is to finally give Yuji the meaningful death he’s longed for.