The Greatest Movie Sequel Ever Made Was Released 51 Years Ago Today

Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 film, The Godfather, was a huge success at the Academy Awards, winning Oscars for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay. It received a total of seven nominations. Just two years later, in 1974, Coppola followed it up with The Godfather, Part II, widely considered one of the best sequels ever made. It premiered on December 20th.

5 DC Holiday Comics to Make You Feel Festive

DC Comics has released a ton of fantastic Christmas and holiday comics over the years! They’re usually a bit more action-oriented than classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, but they’re always worth a look during the holiday season. Some, like The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special, are definitely edgier than typical holiday fare, but they all offer something special for fans. Here are 5 amazing holiday-themed comics to get you in the festive spirit!

BlackRock’s $109M ETH Move: A Comedy of Crypto Errors? 🎭💰

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Enter BlackRock, the titan of finance, depositing a princely sum of 36,579 ETH (a mere $108.4 million, pocket change for such a colossus) into Coinbase. 🏦✨ Meanwhile, Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX maestro, sends 680 ETH to Binance, a move as subtle as a trumpet in a library. “Selling, perchance?” the crowd murmurs, with the drama of a Shakespearean soliloquy.

Johnny Depp’s New Scrooge Movie Is Lining Up His Best Co-Star Ensemble In Ages

Johnny Depp is known for appearing in popular ensemble films like the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Alice in Wonderland, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Now, his upcoming holiday film is generating similar excitement. Deadline reports that Daisy Ridley and Rupert Grint have joined the cast of Ti West’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, adding to an already impressive lineup of actors.

One Of My Favorite Crime Comedy Books Is Finally Getting Adapted (And I’m Glad Amanda Seyfried Is Starring)

Earlier this month, Deadline announced that Amanda Seyfried will star in a new Amazon series based on Skinny Dip. The team behind Once Upon a Time, Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, are writing and executive producing the show. Bill Lawrence, known for Scrubs and its upcoming revival, who previously adapted Carl Hiaasen’s Bad Monkey, is also executive producing.

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Line Theory Sets up Awful Character Deaths

In Season 3, Dustin famously told Steve, “If you die, I die.” The trailer for the final part of Season 5 shows Steve saying the same thing back to Dustin, who he’s become very close to. This moment has left fans wondering if it foreshadows a tragic event, or if it’s simply a clever trick to mislead viewers.

The Housemaid 2 Addressed By Paul Feig & Sydney Sweeney

In the thriller The Housemaid, Sweeney plays Millie, a woman recently released from prison after serving a decade. She takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for the seemingly perfect Winchester family – Nina, her daughter Cece, and husband Andrew. But as Millie settles in, she discovers things aren’t as idyllic as they appear and finds herself in a dangerous predicament.

DC Comics Brings a Fan-Favorite Hero Back to Life (And It’s Going to Change Everything)

I’ve always been fascinated by the Absolute Universe, and its twists and turns never cease to amaze me. Take Wally West, for example. While he’s usually known as the third Flash, in this universe, he was the very first! The first issue of Absolute Flash showed me how he got his powers – a tragic accident during one of Barry Allen’s experiments. It was heartbreaking, because the accident cost Barry his life. But that’s the thing about the Absolute Universe – even death isn’t necessarily the end, as we’ll soon find out!

56 Years Ago, the Most Unique James Bond Movie Ever Was Released (And It’s Secretly The Best One)

Released on December 19, 1969, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service stands out as a unique entry in the James Bond series. Adapted from Ian Fleming’s 1963 novel, it’s the sixth film overall and marks a significant change: it’s the first to star George Lazenby as Bond, as Sean Connery had decided to retire from the role after You Only Live Twice. But Lazenby’s casting was just the beginning of what makes this film different from all the others—many fans consider it the best one, despite its understated quality.

Breaking Bad Star’s Gritty New Action Thriller is an Instant Hit On Netflix

Border Hunters stars Norris as Jake, a man imprisoned for avenging his brother’s murder by a dangerous cartel. Surprisingly, he’s pulled from prison by authorities who need his unique skills – a combination of law enforcement and military training – to take down the cartel’s leaders. It’s a second chance for Jake to get revenge, but this time, he’s working with the system, alongside Danford Comins, Julia Macias, and Christina Urias.