As the story continues, Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) discovers she’s been deceived by the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) and wrongly branded as the Wicked Witch of the West. At the same time, Glinda (Ariana Grande) has risen to prominence in Oz, though she secretly feels insecure about her limited magical abilities.
The exciting news concluded with confirmation that Season 2 of X-Men ’97 will arrive in Summer 2026. Following the overwhelmingly positive response to the first season, this announcement makes 2026 look like the biggest year for X-Men fans since 2009. Back then, all eyes were on Wolverine with a movie (X-Men Origins: Wolverine), an animated series (Wolverine and the X-Men), and a video game all focused on the character.
It was Mr. Fantasy – you might know him as the TikTok personality who’s been all over my ‘For You’ page. He seems like something out of a bizarre, colorful musical! But the real surprise wasn’t his performance itself. It was when I suddenly realized who he was. Once I saw past the wig, it hit me, and I had the same thought as everyone else online: Is that really the actor from Riverdale?
Warner Bros. has officially stated that The Batman exists within its own separate cinematic universe. Recent materials about Superman: The Art and Making of the Film clarify that the DC films now include both The Batman and its related projects, such as the HBO series The Penguin.
Colman Domingo, who plays the host on the show The Running Man, shared his thoughts on Powell’s background in an interview with Capital.
Following the success of the original, sequels came quickly. Freddy’s Revenge arrived the next year, earning $30 million, but this time Wes Craven only wrote the script instead of directing. While less popular, Dream Warriors was released two years later with Chuck Russell as director, and this film marked a shift towards darker humor. The franchise then truly entered pop culture, with Freddy Krueger merchandise – dolls, gloves, hats, and striped sweaters – appearing before Halloween. This was boosted by the rap group The Fat Boys’ hit song, ‘Are You Ready for Freddy?’, with Craven directing the music video. Although a risk to move away from the intense horror of the first film, it proved successful, earning $44 million. The fourth film, directed by Renny Harlin, followed the next year and became the highest-grossing in the series with $49 million.
Time travel is a tricky concept, but Star Trek consistently handles it well. The show expertly weaves time-travel stories into its narratives and uses its supporting characters effectively. Here are ten Star Trek episodes focused on time travel that are particularly memorable, both within their own series and across the entire franchise.
The mystery of The New York Ripper was partially resolved, but because fans are still fascinated and have their own ideas about who he is, the killer will be back in Season 2. Despite the strange name that was previously given, his true identity remains a focus.
A particularly welcome surprise was the addition of animated TV shows that officially fit into the existing movie storyline. This decision proved to be a great success, as Star Wars: The Clone Wars remains the best Star Wars television series ever created. The show features excellent writing, deepening our understanding of characters like Anakin Skywalker and introducing beloved new characters like Ahsoka.
Ever wonder why the shoes in Wicked aren’t ruby red, like in the original Wizard of Oz? The change actually goes back to the book the musical is based on, and legal issues surrounding copyright. However, Wicked: For Good still finds a clever way to nod to the iconic ruby slippers. Here’s the story behind why Nessarose, and later Dorothy, wear silver shoes in this version.