Mr. Fantasy’s Macy’s Parade Debut: Is Riverdale Actor KJ Apa Behind The Glam-Rock Persona?

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?

A Nightmare on Elm Street – 4K UHD | LIMITED EDITION SEVEN FILM COLLECTION

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.

10 Best Star Trek Time Travel Episodes, Ranked

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.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ New Sequel Is Telling The Story Disney Ignored For Too Long

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.

Why Nessarose’s Slippers Are Silver (& Not Ruby) in ‘Wicked: For Good’

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.

‘Cassandra’ Is a Perfect Way to Binge 5 Hours on Netflix This Weekend

This German series, created by Benjamin Gutsche, follows a family who moves into a smart home that’s been empty for half a century. Their arrival unexpectedly reactivates Cassandra, a robot built in the 1970s. Cassandra is determined to keep the family inside and will do anything to stop them from leaving. The suspenseful thriller, starring Lavinia Wilson, Mina Tander, Michael Klammer, and others, offers a chilling look at the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.

Original Harry Potter Stars Describe Smelly Set

James and Oliver Phelps, famous for playing Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, recently revisited the original movie set after more than 20 years. They were surprised to find it had a really strong, unpleasant smell. Now, the brothers host Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking on the Food Network, and they agree the show’s kitchen smells much better than the old film set!