‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: Not Quite a Knockout

Johnson’s latest film, The Smashing Machine, focuses on the world of mixed martial arts, rather than professional wrestling. It’s clear Johnson has a personal stake in the story, which centers on Mark Kerr-a groundbreaking fighter in UFC and Pride-and the extreme lengths he went to for the adrenaline he experienced while competing. This pursuit of excitement led to incredibly demanding training, strict diets, and putting workouts ahead of his family and friends. He also relied heavily on drugs to cope with injuries, eventually developing a severe addiction that jeopardized his career, relationships, and ultimately, his life. It was all in the name of achieving victory.

Glen Powell Is Finally Returning to Television With ‘Chad Powers’ — Don’t Miss It

Inspired by the funny persona Eli Manning created for ESPN’s Eli’s Places, this comedy series will show Powell using a wig and makeup to become Chad Powers – a friendly, down-to-earth character who is very different from his snobby character, Holliday. After a lot of excitement and waiting from fans, the show is set to finally debut on September 30, 2025. The series will also include appearances from other well-known actors like Steve Zahn, Toby Huss, and Clayne Crawford. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from the first season of Chad Powers and its episode schedule.

Grey’s Anatomy Showrunner Comments On Sophia Bush Possibly Returning In Season 22, And I Have Thoughts

During Season 21, Teddy Altman and Owen Hunt (played by Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd) briefly considered opening up their marriage. For a short time, Teddy shared a passionate kiss with Cass Beckman, but ultimately decided she wanted to stay committed to Owen. Owen, however, didn’t have the same reservations and slept with Nora (Floriana Lima), a childhood friend of his sister. Now that Teddy and Owen are no longer together, could Teddy and Cass rekindle their connection? TVLine reports that Meg Marinis said:

WandaVision ‘Trilogy’ Confirmed By MCU Star

Paul Bettany, known for his role as Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared that his next series, Vision Quest, will conclude a three-part story that began with WandaVision. Bettany has become a consistent presence in the MCU, and he’s currently the actor with the longest continuous involvement, starting back in 2008 with Iron Man as the voice of JARVIS. After successfully reviving the character in WandaVision, he’s now giving fans a better understanding of the scope of this ongoing story.

Best Avengers: Doomsday Theories (October 2025)

The core of many ideas about Avengers: Doomsday revolves around a specific story. Understandably, Marvel Studios has been very careful to keep the film’s actual plot under wraps. They managed to conceal some potential spoilers, like Benedict Cumberbatch returning as Doctor Strange, until the actors themselves revealed their roles. Other questions remain, for example, exactly which character Chris Evans will portray.

Scream 7’s Matthew Lillard Explains Why He’s ‘Nervous’ About People Seeing The Film

Information about Scream 7 is still scarce, but excitement is building – particularly because of the planned appearances of several characters who previously died. It’s unclear exactly how Matthew Lillard will reprise his role as the original Ghostface, but fans have long speculated whether Stu survived. In a recent interview with People, the 55-year-old actor expressed his anxieties about the upcoming sequel, stating:

The Simpsons Showrunner Weighs In On Jimmy Kimmel And South Park Drama, Explaining Why Springfield Won’t Reflect Such Real-World Issues

This position is offset by a show like South Park, which has regained its prominence by intensely focusing on Donald Trump and current affairs, even though this approach sometimes causes production delays due to the show’s need to be up-to-date. When Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman was asked by EW about how the show is responding to the country’s current situation and the increasing politicization of comedy, he shared why he appreciates that animation takes a long time to produce, making it more difficult for writers to be immediately topical, saying:

After Viral Emmy Speech, Kieran Culkin And His Wife Confirm They’re Pregnant Again With Adorable Photos

Following his announcement on TV, the Home Alone actor shared more details about why he publicly called out his wife and how he felt about it. Although he explained the situation started as a playful joke, the couple did confirm they are expecting their third child – they made the announcement while at the opening night of Waiting for Godot. The sweet parents-to-be, and their baby on the way, were a standout on the red carpet – see the happy couple below:

Darth Revan Officially Joins the Star Wars Disney+ Universe

According to The Direct, the iconic Darth Revan has officially entered the Star Wars universe. The character first appeared in Part 2 of the newly released Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past, alongside a very sinister version of Obi-Wan Kenobi. This development isn’t entirely unexpected, given that the show’s premise revolves around a fractured and incorrectly reconstructed Star Wars universe. However, Darth Revan appearing anywhere outside the Knights of the Old Republic series is still something to celebrate.

Marvel Studios Has Confirmed These 10 Marvel Characters Exist In The MCU (But We Haven’t Seen Them On Screen)

Marvel often hints at future projects and new characters through post-credit scenes or official statements, but not every hint leads to something concrete. There’s also a different way characters are introduced: sometimes they’re simply mentioned or alluded to by existing characters in the films. This means they are, in a sense, part of the MCU, but their individual storylines might have concluded or been put on hold without a major reveal.