The historical genre is awash with countless films and TV shows centered on World War II. The most tragic and bloody war in human history, unfortunately, provides the inspiration for stories — both true and fictional — that constantly enthrall us. When someone thinks of a classic World War II movie or show, they’ll likely mention Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Dunkirk, Patton, or recent entries such as Brendan Fraser‘s Pressure. However, one film, Cillian Murphy‘s underrated 2016 thriller Anthropoid, gets left off of many lists.
What Is ‘Anthropoid’ About?
Anthropoid tells the story of Operation Anthropoid, the plot by the British special forces and operatives from the Czechoslovak resistance to assassinate high-ranking German general Reinhard Heydrich. One of the principal architects of the Holocaust and a high-ranking Nazi official, Heydrich was high on the hit list of the Allies and various resistance groups who fought against the German occupation. The film adaptation of the events sees Murphy, alongside Jamie Dornan, portray Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš, respectively. The two men were resistance fighters and former Czechoslovak soldiers sent by their government in exile back to Prague to carry out the assassination. Given that most World War II movies tell stories of Allied men and women, the fact that Anthropoid follows some of the unknown resistance fighters who also helped win the war — and does so in such a thrilling way — makes it worth your attention.
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‘Anthropoid’ Tells a WWII Story You May Not Be Familiar With
Anthropoid avoids some of the usual trappings of war films, centering not on larger-than-life heroes undertaking some valiant mission for freedom. While their mission serves the Allies’ goal of freeing Europe from the Nazis, this operation involves assassination and guerrilla tactics. This is a fight over a knife in the mud, and not an epic, large-scale, sweeping battle with clearly defined sides. Additionally, except for Gabčík and Kubiš, many of the people involved in the operation were ordinary people fighting a brutal oppressor and who bravely stood against the tide of fascism. The courage of these people feels authentic because it’s rooted in fear and uncertainty, rather than cinematic invincibility.
Many World War II movies and shows center on battles such as D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, or the Battle of Stalingrad, but the actions of ordinary heroes are too often overlooked. This is not the case with Anthropoid, as it sheds light on those who gave everything for their homes and families. The stakes are enormous in these events, and you can feel that tension in this film.
One of the biggest dilemmas facing the resistance fighters is the idea that if they are successful in their mission and do kill Heydrich, then the Nazis will simply replace him, and the reprisals will be swift and deadly. Known as one of the most sinister men in the Nazi regime and the “Butcher of Prague,” Heydrich ruled the city with an iron fist, with killings and disappearances being commonplace. It is here that the true gravity of their mission is felt on screen, and the tension is at its highest. It is not often that a dilemma arises in which leaving a true monster in place can be seen as the better option, but the discussion in the film gives the viewer something to consider.
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Cillian Murphy Completely Steals the Show in ‘Anthropoid’
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It’s no secret how talented of an actor Cillian Murphy is. His work in Oppenheimer was sublime, and his Academy Award-winning performance was more than earned. In Anthropoid, however, Murphy harkens back to his Peaky Blinders character Tommy Shelby, embracing the subterfuge and coldness necessary to play someone like Jozef Gabčík. He adopts the same gravely tone that fans of Peaky Blinders are familiar with, but with the persona of someone who seeks to defeat his enemies for a greater purpose than his own.
The two stars also talk about the extraordinary true story WWII drama, working with director Sean Ellis, and more.
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Murphy’s ability to convey raw emotion through subtle expressions and quiet intensity is on full display here. He perfectly captures the burden that is placed on someone who leads a mission that could cost him and an entire city everything. Murphy might be known best for his performances in Peaky Blinders, Oppenheimer, and The Dark Knight trilogy, but he is at the very top of his game here.
‘Anthropoid’ Prioritizes Emotion Over Action
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It’s certainly not the first World War II movie to portray events that not many people know about. However, in modern cinema where spectacle is valued over substance, Anthropoid values the humanity behind the actions of those involved rather than lean on the action. This isn’t to say that the film lacks action, but it is never the focus. This movie stands out as a thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply human portrayal of heroism in the face of impossible odds.
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Ultimately, the film deserves far more recognition than it has received. While it is not perfect, it is a gripping historical thriller, and a powerful tribute to those who gave all in the service of others. Combining outstanding performances with relentless tension, the movie leaves a genuine emotional impact that lingers long after the credits roll.
A friendship that once appeared inseparable is now reportedly hanging by a thread. Taylor Swift and Keleigh Teller were frequently seen together during some of the singer’s biggest public moments, but new claims suggest their bond has unraveled in dramatic fashion.
With wedding rumors, hurt feelings, and competing accounts fueling speculation, sources say the fallout has now affected the people closest to them.
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Not long ago, Taylor Swift and Keleigh Teller appeared to be among Hollywood’s closest friends.
Their friendship reportedly dates back more than a decade, but insiders claim it became significantly stronger in 2023 after Swift began dating NFL star Travis Kelce. Keleigh’s husband, actor Miles Teller, already had connections within Kelce’s circle, helping bring the two couples closer together.
The friendship seemed especially strong around Swift’s 34th birthday when Keleigh gifted her an extravagant opal ring.
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Reacting to the gift, Swift wrote, “Wow. This is like a present for Elizabeth Taylor, not me.”
Keleigh responded warmly, telling the singer, “You’re my Elizabeth Taylor.”
According to one source, Keleigh also played an important role during the early stages of Swift’s relationship with Kelce.
“Travis wasn’t looking for anything serious and once you get into the Taylor world, it’s instantly serious,” the insider told the Daily Mail.
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The source added that Keleigh encouraged the relationship and helped the pair grow closer.
Claims Of Jealousy And Growing Tension
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As Taylor Swift and Keleigh Teller’s friendship strengthened, sources claim not everyone around them was thrilled about the growing bond.
One insider alleged that Blake Lively became uncomfortable with how close the pair had become. According to the source, Lively allegedly “felt threatened by Keleigh and Taylor’s closeness and tried to tear their friendship apart to be Taylor’s number one.”
The same source claimed Lively was “jealous” after seeing photos of Swift and Keleigh together in New York.
Another issue reportedly emerged when private messages connected to Lively’s legal dispute with Justin Baldoni became public.
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According to a second source, Keleigh was unsettled by the situation.
“Keleigh didn’t want to be a part of it, and couldn’t believe they were talking like that to each other,” the insider alleged.
The source also claimed friction increased before a major awards show after Swift invited Keleigh to attend. When Keleigh reportedly withdrew for personal reasons, tensions allegedly surfaced.
“Friends told Keleigh to protect her mental health, she needs to take space, but they were still in contact here and there,” the source said.
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The insider added, “Keleigh’s friends were very protective.”
Not everyone viewed the situation the same way. Another source claimed Keleigh remained loyal because “Nobody wants to be on the outside,” while also alleging she “wants to be relevant.”
Taylor Swift Friendship Reportedly Reached A Breaking Point
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By the middle of 2024, insiders claim the relationship had deteriorated significantly.
One source alleged that people close to Swift and Kelce had become frustrated with the Tellers and pointed to differing “lifestyles” as a factor in the growing distance.
Another insider strongly disagreed with that explanation and argued that Swift’s actions played a larger role in the friendship’s collapse.
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The source pointed to the devastating Pacific Palisades Fire, which reportedly destroyed the Tellers’ home.
“When Keleigh and Miles’s house burned down in the fires and Taylor didn’t call or check in at all, Keleigh just let the friendship go,” the source claimed.
The insider added, “That was the nail in the coffin of the friendship.”
A separate source defended Swift, claiming the singer was simply “exhausted” and “only in touch with very few people after almost two years on the road.”
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According to reports, Keleigh later appeared to endorse criticism of Swift by liking a social media comment that read, “Pretty sure the woman lost her damn home in a fire. I think there’s way more things going on in her life than Taylor Swift. Good lord.”
Another source also claimed Keleigh had previously expressed frustration about her place within Swift’s social circle.
“Keleigh told Taylor she felt like she was always playing second, third or even fourth fiddle to her other friends,” the insider alleged.
Wedding Rumors And Reconciliation Efforts Continue
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The reported fallout has led to speculation about whether the Tellers will attend Swift and Kelce’s expected wedding celebrations.
Sources told the Daily Mail that mutual friends are still working behind the scenes to repair the friendship.
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One insider claimed, “All of our friends are currently trying to fix this but it’s hard to come back from losing everything and not hearing from your once closest friend.”
Despite those efforts, the source alleged Keleigh remains hesitant.
According to the insider, she worries that attending the wedding would only make “Taylor look good” and leave her feeling “like a doormat.”
The source added, “Keleigh wants the friendship to work itself out naturally without media book ending it.”
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They also said, “She is literally still heartbroken.”
Friends reportedly continue encouraging reconciliation, with one source saying they have urged her, “Look, just come and we’ll all be fine after.”
Meanwhile, some observers pointed to Miles Teller’s appearance on Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast as evidence that the feud had cooled.
However, one source rejected that idea, insisting, “There is no reason to read into that at all.”
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Taylor Swift Fallout Reportedly Impacts Miles Teller
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While the reported issues began between Swift and Keleigh, sources claim the tension eventually extended to their partners.
According to one insider, Miles Teller is “absolutely disgusted” by some of the narratives that have emerged publicly, particularly claims involving alleged lifestyle differences between the couples.
The same source alleged that Kelce failed to intervene as the friendship deteriorated and claimed he had not “stepped in” for a long period of time.
However, insiders also suggested Kelce may have recently tried to reconnect with Miles and feels “bad” about how things unfolded.
As speculation continues, another source offered a broader explanation for the friendship’s end.
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“Taylor changes all the time,” the insider claimed. “She ebbs and flows with whoever she’s hanging out with. The Keleigh relationship – she’s just not doing that anymore.”
For now, the once-close friendship remains the subject of competing accounts, unanswered questions, and ongoing efforts to bring the former friends back together.
Mocking mortality itself, Clint Eastwood worked prolifically for more than three decades after directing what many thought would be a swan song. It was back in 1991 that Eastwood made Unforgiven, the Oscar-winning Western that Hollywood honored left, right, and center because it assumed that he was hanging up his boots. Little did the industry know that he would make roughly one new movie a year for the next 30 years. Tragically, Eastwood has now retired for good, having directed his last movie at the ripe age of 93. The movie in question, Juror #2, was released directly on HBO Max in 2023, and is sitting at a terrific 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s a sharp rebuke toQuentin Tarantino‘s theory about filmmakers losing their touch as they get older. Eastwood was arguably operating at the peak of his powers in the 2000s, when he made hits such as Million Dollar Baby, Mystic River, and Gran Torino.
It was during this same run that Eastwood put together perhaps his most ambitious project of the 2000s — the World War II epics Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima. Both movies presented the same chapter of history from contrasting perspectives. Surprisingly, Letters from Iwo Jima, which featured a predominantly Japanese cast and offered the so-called enemy’s point-of-view, ended up receiving better reviews and delivering better box-office results. While Flags of Our Fathers grossed $65 million worldwide against a reported budget of $90 million, Letters from Iwo Jima earned nearly $70 million worldwide against a reported budget of under $20 million. The Japanese-language epic received four Oscar nominations, including in the Best Picture category.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
☢️Oppenheimer
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🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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Clint Eastwood Revolutionary WWII Movie Has Been Overtaken at the Box Office
Two decades later, the movie’s $13.7 million domestic haul has been overtaken by a new WWII hit — Pressure, starring Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott. Directed by Anthony Maras, Pressure has proven to be quietly successful at the box office on the strength of excellent reviews and audience reception. It holds a “Certified Fresh” 86% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “Finding a fresh angle on one of the most dramatized days in military history, Pressure is a brainy war film that derives most of its thrills from Andrew Scott’s simmering performance.” Pressure will no doubt do extremely well on the PVOD market, as movies with high audience scores tend to. But first, it remains to be seen if it has the juice to overtake the $14.5 million haul of Russell Crowe‘s Nuremberg. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The legendary Steven Spielberg‘s first sci-fi movie in nearly a decade, Disclosure Day, debuted this week to positive reviews and solid box-office results. The film was expected to gross around $70 million globally in its first weekend of release, but was able to comfortably top that figure. It also grossed around $10 million more than it was expected to domestically, topping the chart by overcoming last week’s number one film, Scary Movie, and the holdover phenomenon Obsession. Disclosure Day stars Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor and combines the thrills of a 1970s conspiracy movie with old-school Spielbergian sci-fi. Audiences inspired to revisit some of Spielberg’s back catalog might also want to check out a new Netflix series that owes a tremendous creative debt to the filmmaker’s oft-imitated style.
The series in question was executive-produced by the Duffer Brothers, who famously mined Spielberg’s earlier hits for their blockbuster series Stranger Things. That show concluded its five-season run at the end of 2025, after which the Duffers lent their support to other writers. They executive-produced the acclaimed Netflix horror series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, as well as the animated spin-off series Stranger Things: Tales from ’85.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
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The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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However, their latest sci-fi series has proven to be a bigger hit, both critically and in terms of viewership. We’re talking, of course, about The Boroughs. After three weeks, it has accumulated more than 115 million hours watched, according to Netflix. The Boroughs has also received critical acclaim, and is now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “The Boroughs exudes excellence through its wonderfully plotted sci-fi trappings, star-studded cast, heartfelt narrative, and genuine ingenuity; a new classic through-and-through.” In her review, Collider’s Greer Riddell praised the show for not dipping into the Stranger Things well and standing on its own feet. The Boroughs follows a group of retirees who band together to take down a mysterious foe at their facility. It stars Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, Jena Malone, and others. The eight-episode series, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, is still among Netflix’s top 10 most-watched titles domestically, according to FlixPatrol. You can watch The Boroughs on Netflix and Disclosure Day in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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A thrill-seeking adventure in Brazil ended with the death of a 21-year-old woman on Saturday, June 13. And disturbing footage of the fatal bungee jumping accident has already gone viral. The clip shows staff tossing Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas over a bridge more than 100 feet high, without a safety cord attached. Latest reports say that local police have arrested at least six people following the shocking incident.
21-Year-Old Reportedly Joked About Bungee Jumping Before Death
From X (formerly Twitter) to Instagram and Threads, a failed bungee jump is shocking viewers and sparking sympathy for the deceased 21-year-old. The video surfaced late Saturday and shows the woman, identified as Maria Eduarda Rodrigues, with her arms outstretched as three men lift her up. She’s wearing a helmet and what appears to be a harness. On the bridge, near the man lifting her by her feet, there’s a long rope. After getting her body in the air, two men walked her forward, toward the edge of the bungee jumping set-up. After a brief moment, they toss her over the edge with no attachments. Not even a second later, the two men and onlookers appeared to realize the alleged mistake—Maria’s harness wasn’t attached to any safety system.
According to PEOPLE and reports from Brazilian outlets, the incident happened on the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge, also known as Skeleton Bridge, in Limeira, São Paulo in Brazil. Media outlet G1 reports that she fell about 131 feet without a safety cord. According to TMZ, emergency crews and a police helicopter showed up after the fall, but Maria was pronounced dead on the scene. She was reportedly bungee jumping as part of a guided adventure package.
Meanwhile, another outlet named O Globo, reports that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues posted about bungee jumping on social media. Then, shortly afterward, she was tossed to her death.
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“Who was the crazy person who let me jump off a bridge,” Maria reportedly wrote on IG Stories before her profile was allegedly taken down.
JUST IN: 21-year-old dies after workers forget to attach safety rope and push her off 40-meter bridge in São Paulo’s Limeira, Brazil pic.twitter.com/ceqniPJkUs
Authorities In Brazil Make Arrests In Connection To Maria Eduarda Rodrigues’ Death
O Globo and G1 have both reported arrested in connection to Maria’s death. Six people have allegedly been arrested following the incident. Police in Brazil reportedly arrested three of the six at the scene, charing them with homicide with implied malice. According to PEOPLE, the charge was applied because it refers to an incident where someone intentionally committed an inherently dangerous act with conscious disregard that led to a death. It’s unclear who the three others arrested are or what charges they face. However, Brazil’s Civil Police is still investigating the incident, per multiple outlets.
“It was a team there that wasn’t regulated; they didn’t even have authorization to be there,” Delegate Andrea Dantas Levy reportedly told G1. “They ended up organizing this event, and,” he contended, “this fatality happened today, in my perception, due to a failure to verify and supervise the placement of the rope on the victim’s jump.”
Separately, the Limeira City Council reportedly plans to file a complaint against Brazil’s federal government in connection to the fatal incident.
🔥🚨LATEST: Footage has released of the moment the 21-year-old woman was accidentally killed when Entre Cordas workers forgot to attach her safety rope and and threw her off the the “Skeleton Bridge” in Limeira, a city in Brazil’s São Paulo state. pic.twitter.com/HBPYXJxcfs
— Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) June 13, 2026
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Defendants’ Lawyers Speak As Social Media Sounds Off About Shocking Footage
Lawyers for defendants in the case have allegedly defended the experience of the staff involved. Apparently, they are “very” experienced. The lawyers reportedly highlighted that this is the first death in years with the company behind the bungee jumping.
Meanwhile, social media is still in shambles over the shocking footage. Reactions include questions about how everyone, from the staff to the onlookers, didn’t notice Maria wasn’t attached to a rope or safety cord before going over the edge.
Stars were out in force to witness the New York Knicks face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Several high-profile personalities, including Prince Harry and Sydney Sweeney, watched on in person as the Knicks defeated the Spurs in a nail-biting finish at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center on Saturday, June 13.
The Knicks’ 94-90 victory against their opponents meant the team ended a 53-year NBA championship drought in a history-making sporting event which saw them taking home the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Scroll on for all the celebrities who attended Game 5 of the NBA finals.
Taylor Swift clearly knows both ball and Aristotle, attending Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Swift, 36, made an appearance at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday, June 10, to watch the New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs. She arrived at the arena properly repping the home team with […]
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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in Texas to attend the basketball game after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reportedly invited the former royal to the event.
Harry attended the event without his wife Meghan Markle and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He was seen walking down the corridor just before the game began and later among the spectators in the stands.
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Over in the U.K., Harry’s estranged family, including his father King Charles and brother Prince William were busy with the annual royal event, Trooping The Colour.
Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun
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Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney and her boyfriend Scooter Braun were among the crowd, much to the surprise of Charles Barkley.
“Sydney Sweeney is here?” the shocked Inside the NBA analyst asked. He added, “Everybody’s a New York Knicks fan now.”
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Nothing could stop Timothée Chalamet from attending. The actor appeared at the game without girlfriend Kylie Jenner, who has been by his side at previous events.
Decked out in Knicks attire, there was no guessing which team the Marty Supreme actor was backing.
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Celebrating on the court after the Knicks’ historic win, Chalamet was ecstatic about the result.
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“Way rather this than the Oscars, c’mon baby,” the four-time Academy Award nominee said post-game, per Page Six. “Knicks are champions, baby!”
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Ben Stiller
Fellow Knicks superfan Ben Stiller was also spotted at Frost Bank Center as he threw his support behind his longtime favorite team.
Spike Lee
Filmmaker Spike Lee is no stranger to cheering on his beloved Knicks, and he also made his way to Texas to witness Game 5.
Milo Ventimiglia‘s wife Jarah Mariano is sharing a rare glimpse into their life as parents as the couple prepare to welcome baby number two.
Taking to her Instagram on Saturday, June 13, Mariano, 42, posted a carousel of photos and images which featured the This Is Us alum and their 18-month-old daughter Ke’ala.
One wholesome image showed Mariano holding Ke’ala as she stretched out to touch a horse.
Another snap featured Ventimiglia, 48, posing with Ke’ala strapped to his back and a dog in front of him.
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Other pictures displayed Mariano’s growing baby bump as the couple gear up to welcome their second child together. Ke’ala’s face was obscured in all photos, seemingly to protect her privacy.
“Some different views of the first half of 2026 in no particular order. Being present, being grateful, just being. Sending out the love to you all,” Mariano captioned the post.
Mariano and Ventimiglia welcomed Ke’ala in January 2025 two weeks after the couple’s Malibu home burned down in wildfires that devastated California. A year after Ke’ala’s birth, they announced they were expecting their second child together.
The Gilmore Girls alum appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in February and spoke about how he was adjusting to fatherhood as well as joking they “must be crazy” to go back-to-back with a second pregnancy.
“She’s actually doing great. She’s sleeping through the night. She loves to wake up at 5.40 in the morning and talk to herself, kinda jabber on and whatnot. My wife and I are lying in bed like, ‘Does she have her [pacifier]?’ ‘I don’t know. I can’t tell from the monitor.’ ‘Did she poop herself?’ ‘I don’t know. I can’t tell from the monitor,’” he said. “And then you’re kind of like, after a certain period of time, you know this. You walk in there, you’re like, well, she didn’t poop herself, and she’s got her [pacifier], so the world’s good.”
Milo Ventimiglia has loved embracing daddy duty. “I hang with my kid,” Ventimiglia, 48, said of his favorite hobbies on the Thursday, February 19, episode of Annie F. Downs’ “That Sounds Fun” podcast. “[I’m] just watching my daughter, kind of, observe life and be curious herself.” Ventimiglia’s wife, Jarah Mariano, gave birth to their daughter, […]
Ventimiglia added that he initially had big plans to be a “wonder-parent” but was forced to be more realistic and do the best he could after a tough year.
“Listen, my wife is the most unbelievable — Jarah, if you’re watching, you are the most unbelievable human being, creature, species of everything. She handles everything great. But, you know, I mean, when you’re a first parent too, you kind of think you’re going to be this wonder-parent,” he explained.
He continued, “I was striving to. I’m like, ‘Cool, man. I’m going to be the healthiest. We’re going to feed this baby organic. We’re going to buy blenders, do all this stuff. We’re going to go argue with some dude named Kale about blueberries at the farmers’ market.’ Then, after a while, you’re like, ‘Oh, man, we had quite a year.’”
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You don’t need an East Coast summer house to recreate the aesthetic. New England rich moms are top-tier polished — essential for country club luncheons, boarding school drop-offs and weekends in the Hamptons. Their classy staples carry them through, and we found 17 luxe-looking pieces that could pass as something from their closet.
Whether you’re searching for dresses, blouses, pants, skirts or even footwear, you’ll find them below. These coastal-chic picks should cost hundreds, but they start at just $6! Breezy, elegant and all sorts of luxe, our favorites truly belong in Martha’s Vineyard.
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19 New England-Style Summer Pieces — From $6
New England-Style Dresses
1. Our Favorite: Ruffle cap sleeves and a buttery yellow hue give Dokotoo’s midi dress pure Nantucket vibes. The length works from brunch to dinner.
2. Extra Preppy: A crisp collar and eye-catching color scheme elevate this T-shirt dress from basic to country club. It’s the easiest one-and-done outfit you’ll throw on all summer.
3. Eyelet Style: Wear this romantic eyelet dress to an outdoor wedding with woven sandals and gold hoops. It photographs like something triple the price.
4. Flower Girl: This delicate floral dress has that boutiquey feel you’d find on Newbury Street, minus the $300 price tag. The art-like print reads so elevated.
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5. Could Be Lilly: Oversized blooms, a vintage style and bright colors give this vibrant dress real Lilly Pulitzer energy. Somehow, some way, it’s only $28!
6. Upgraded Tee: The comfy loungewear feel — without looking like you gave up. Just throw on this simple yet chic maxi dress with sandals, and you’re done.
7. Beach Babe: With a built-in waist tie, this beachy maxi dress cinches right where you want it. It smoothes your midsection without feeling restrictive.
Long-haul flights mean people-watching, which is especially fun at airports in London, Paris and other ritzy European spots. Connecting flights have brought me everywhere lately, and no matter where I go, rich moms wear the same 17 outfit set styles. I found them all on Amazon, and the chicest finds start at just $8! These […]
New England-Style Blouses
8. Our Favorite: Tiny scattered florals make this dainty blouse feel quietly expensive. Tuck it into white denim and you have the easiest (but cutest) weekend outfit.
9. Zimmermann Vibes: Zimmermann blouses run several hundred dollars, but PrettyGarden’s frilly cap-sleeve top has the same dreamy silhouette for only $20.
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10. Oh-So Polished: Short puff sleeves and a button front give this striped shirt a Hamptons-meets-Hermès look. The classic stripes work with any bottoms.
11. Silky Satin: When you want to look socialite-rich, a long-sleeve satin blouse is the answer. This one has the drape you’d expect at 10 times the price.
12. Royal Vibes:Kate Middleton wears bow-tie blouses, so naturally, we’re snagging this short-sleeved pussy-bow blouse that channels her regal polish. It makes you appear instantly refined, but won’t leave you sweating in the heat.
13. Mock-Neck Maven: For some women, spaghetti straps feel like a no-go. This mock-neck tank top covers more without sacrificing that summery flair.
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New England-Style Pants and Skirts
14. Like Linen: Linen-like fabric gives these palazzo pants all the ease with none of the wrinkle drama. The wide legs flow beautifully with every step.
15. Expensive Aesthetic: Lounge pants can sometimes look frumpy, but these striped wonders channel Capri vacation vibes, even if you’re just hanging on the porch.
16. Boho Twist: This boho-meets-preppy floral midi skirt is practically made for farmer’s market mornings. The curved hemline adds dimension that flat cuts can’t match.
17. Wardrobe MVP: Linen-blend fabric ensures these staple black pants are cooling on days when other options feel suffocating. Under $10 makes them an obvious add.
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18. Reader-Loved: Strappy shoes can be a pain to get on and off. These slip-on sandals feature a clean H-strap design that stays secure without the hassle of tying or fastening.
19. Bye, Sneakers: Slip on these Mary Jane flats with cropped trousers for lunch downtown, or with a midi dress for museum afternoons. Sneakers? Retired!
If you dream of having a wardrobe filled with Aritzia clothing pieces, same. But why drop your entire paycheck if you don’t have to? We found 13 Aritzia-style gems hiding in Amazon’s Hot New Releases section, and we seriously can’t tell the difference. Somehow, they’re all under $30! With clean lines, rich neutral colors and […]
Marvel fans are gearing up to see their friendly neighborhood web-head swing back into theaters next month in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a film destined to become this summer’s biggest blockbuster. However, that’s just the appetizer for fans of this cinematic universe. The main course will be Avengers: Doomsday, which comes out on December 18. So far, most of the details on that ambitious crossover extravaganza have been kept a secret, meaning fans could only speculate about this movie’s story based on early trailers. Now, though, Marvel Studios has released an official synopsis for Doomsday.
Aside from details about the cast, the directors, and the producers, the synopsis only contains a one-sentence description of the upcoming film’s plot. “In Avengers: Doomsday, beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.” That’s not much to go on, but Marvel comics fans think they’ve deciphered what this means. If they are right, we know exactly what to expect about this (quite literally) universe-shattering plot, and those details reveal something astounding: that Marvel has been planning the major events of this film for over half a decade, littering films and TV shows with clues!
The Devil’s In The Details
So, what does this synopsis actually mean? Marvel Comics superfans agree that the part about universes being “on a deadly collision course” and facing “an existential threat” is quite literal. In the comics, Doctor Doom’s multiversal shenanigans set off a chain of events in which parallel realities keep colliding with one another, destroying both. To avoid this outcome, there is only one option: one Earth must destroy the other before the collision begins. Afterward, Doom merges the destroyed realities into a Battleworld under his control. Once he’s defeated, the primary universe is reset, but with some changes, like the addition of Miles Morales.
What does that mean for Avengers: Doomsday and the MCU? Doom is going to similarly set off these multiversal incursions, and we’re going to see three different universes fight for survival. In all likelihood, those universes will be the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man universe, and the original X-Men universe. Those universes will be destroyed, but Doom will revive and merge them into a Battleworld. After he’s beaten in Secret Wars, we’ll have a reset MCU where certain characters and actors have changed. There will also be lore changes, like the introduction of the X-Men and other mutants into the MCU.
Are You Down With Multiverses?
As cool as this sounds, some Marvel fans are skeptical because Avengers: Doomsday feels like a Plan B. Everybody knows that Kang was supposed to be the next Big Bad and only got replaced because of Jonathan Majors’ legal woes. That’s enough to make a cynic think that Doomsday is just a bunch of weird ideas held together by nostalgia. However, some comics fans have been deciphering more clues, and they have reached an amazing conclusion. Namely, that Marvel Studios has been secretly building up to Doomsday for over half a decade!
How does that work? For one thing, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness explicitly introduced the idea of multiversal incursions. If Doomsday had been the first film to introduce this idea into the MCU, fans would likely wonder why we hadn’t already heard of it. Now, Doomsday is building its whole plot on a key thematic element from Multiverse of Madness: namely, that incursions are dangerous, and those causing them can endanger potentially countless lives throughout each universe. That point is further driven home by a villain accidentally causing an incursion in The Marvels.
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A Universe Without Its Anchor
Additionally, while we won’t see more incursions until Avengers: Doomsday, we’ve already seen the TVA “pruning” reality and destroying entire multiverses at a time. Furthermore, Deadpool & Wolverine introduced the idea of Anchor Beings whose entire universes will slowly disappear once they die. The intentional destruction of universes will likely play a role in Doom setting off the incursions (maybe he uses TVA tech or resources to travel to different realities). The TVA’s looser grip on the multiverse may even play a role in worlds colliding. Finally, there are persistent rumors that Tony Stark was the MCU’s anchor being, and his death paved the way for the arrival of Doom, his multiversal counterpart.
Obviously, we won’t know exactly how accurate all of these predictions are until Avengers: Doomsday comes out. But the official synopsis lines up with the comics this movie and Secret Wars are based on, and it really does seem like Marvel has been building up to Doomsday by dropping powerful clues in previous movies and shows. Hopefully, all of this buildup will have a correspondingly rewarding payoff. Otherwise, the blockbuster film intended to cure superhero fatigue may serve as the final nail in the coffin for the most successful cinematic universe in Hollywood history.
Zoe Spencer is giving Streamer University another shot. The content creator recently revealed that she plans to apply for Streamer University 2. The announcement comes a year after she spoke out about missing out on the inaugural class.
Zoe Spencer Announces Plans To Submit Application For Streamer University 2
During a recent TikTok livestream, Zoe Spencer revealed that she plans to apply for Streamer University 2 after not making the program’s first class. The announcement quickly sparked reactions online, with some fans rooting for her return while others questioned whether she should apply again.
Zoe previously said she felt like an outcast after missing out on the original Streamer University. She later shared her disappointment that several of her peers landed spots in the program. The discussion quickly gained traction across social media and eventually prompted Kai Cenat to respond. During a livestream, Kai addressed speculation surrounding Zoe’s absence from the program and clarified where the two stood.
Social Media Reacts
The Shade Room Teens’ comment section quickly filled with opinions following Zoe’s announcement.
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Instagram user @kendrickthomasjr wrote, “😭 bro any person that gets posted on the shaderoom teens shouldn’t be applying for SU!”
Another Instagram user @karessgotfans wrote, “Watch he let her in this time cause he not w that girl no more 😂”
While Instagram user @kssimonee wrote, “Hoping she gets in this time 🙏🏽😌”
Instagram user @tsx2__ wrote, “I literally wouldn’t have applied again.”
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Another Instagram user @misseniacoded wrote, “I don’t believe they didn’t want her in. It might’ve was because Kai had a gf so he made an expectation for her and denied Zoe 🤷🏽♀️ but again this is just a thought…”
While Instagram users @e_lexussss wrote, “It should solely be for upcoming streamers.”
Instagram user @_therealarion wrote, “After Zoey went to that internet she woulda never been even considered or been a second thought. She too internet.”
Another Instagram user @lobaab7 wrote, “She still begging for it after she was embarrassed, she needs to do more to be on the top instead of being at streamer uni, we know he won’t accept her.”
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While Instagram user @brax.dumpin wrote, “Don’t ask twice Zoe!!!”
Kai Cenat Hosts Streamer University 2 Tryouts in New York
Zoe’s announcement comes as Kai Cenat continues preparing for the second edition of Streamer University. Earlier this week, the streamer revealed that he would host in-person application events in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
On Friday, June 12, Kai kicked off the New York tryouts, where aspiring creators gathered to showcase their personalities, creativity, and content skills for a chance to earn a spot in the upcoming class. Several familiar faces also appeared at the event, including members of Kai’s own family. His siblings tried out for Streamer University, leading to a viral moment online when they jokingly threatened to call their mother if they weren’t accepted into the program.
When it comes to Disney animated films, our adoration for the movies comes through the vibrant world-building and extraordinary characters. We revere the protagonists of the films who inspire us to do good, but it’s the villains who are just deliciously bad. And we love them for that. If the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom is any indication, our adoration for Disney villains runs deep. Today, we celebrate them.
Not all Disney animated villains are created equal. Some are sinister, others are diabolical. But the best of the best know how to charm the pants off the hero of the story. The characters on this list exude charm in ways that nearly make them victorious in their respective stories. From conniving their nephew that they were why their father died to wooing a princess to the point an entire kingdom goes down in flames—well, ice—these villains are notoriously bad, yet charismatic to the end. They can sing a song, flash a smile, and literally get away with murder. And that’s what makes them great.
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Dawn Bellwether
‘Zootopia’ (2016)
Assistant Mayor Bellwether sitting at a desk and looking confused in ZootopiaImage via Walt Disney Animation
Just because a Disney character looks all cute and cuddly doesn’t mean they’re on the good side. Case in point, Zootopia’s assistant mayor, Dawn Bellweather (Jenny Slate). In the hit Zootopia, Dawn is the diminutive, soft-spoken sheep who is introduced as the overworked and underappreciated second in command. But ewe wouldn’t believe that lurking underneath was a manipulative criminal mastermind who orchestrated a conspiracy to make predators go savage in order to seize political power. With a mission to incite fear and establish a new social order, Dawn epitomizes the politicians we see in our own society. She may be small in stature, but Dawn has a way with words. In a story about not judging a book by its cover, Dawn is literally a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Dawn is charming in the sense that she subverts expectations. Her allure lies in her harmless, meek exterior. She’s sweet on the surface, telling everyone everything they need to hear, but it’s her surprise turn as a political operative that makes the twist so exceptional. She gives off an underdog essence. She’s a little guy fighting for the little guys. But the charismatic mask the subordinate wears hides a power-hungry schemer that literally no one saw coming. Thanks to Dawn, we can no longer trust the cute and cuddly critters in Disney’s animal kingdom.
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Scar
‘The Lion King’ (1994)
Young Simba and Scar together in ‘The Lion King’Image via Walt Disney Animation
If there is a Mount Rushmore of Disney villains, Scar (Jeremy Irons) would be proudly up there, grinning down on us. The primary villain in the Disney Renaissance masterpiece The Lion King, Scar is the envious brother of Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Knowing how those deadly sins operate, when there is envy, there may be murder. With pure villain coursing through his veins, Scar’s charm comes from his outward theatricality, razor-sharp wit, and magnetic arrogance. Seeing the world around him as his chess pieces, Scar proudly rallied a pack of hyenas to do his bidding. And with support behind him, he was able to pull off the most horrific parent-related homicide since Bambi. But the worst part was how effortlessly he convinced his nephew Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) that his father’s death at the hooves of the stampede was his fault.
Scar, while jaded, exudes a confidence that makes his coup flawless. He’s smooth and calculated. No one ever sees him sweat because there are no emotions within. Remorse? Scar’s never heard of it. Scar’s charm comes from having to build up a facade, having lived in the shadows of his brother. Operating from the literal shadows, Scar’s intellect and ambition are dangerous. As he sings in “Be Prepared,” his uprising was based on injustice long in the making. The monster he became may have been forced upon him due to the situation of lineage. Scar almost got away with it, without any genuine pushback, but as we know from Hamlet, the protagonist will always swoop in to make wrongs right again.
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Mother Gothel
‘Tangled’ (2010)
Mother Gothel (Donna Murphy) and Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) in ‘Tangled’Image via Walt Disney Animation
To understand the extent of Mother Gothel’s (Donna Murphy) charm, simply watch the mastery of “Mother Knows Best.” Telling the story of Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), Tangled follows the long-lost princess with 70 feet of magical hair, who is kept locked away in a secluded tower by the wicked Mother Gothel. Desperate to see the floating lanterns, she escapes her tower alongside the charming fugitive Flynn Ryder (Zachary Levi), leaving Gothel no choice but to continue to manipulate the truth. Mother Gothel is a psychological villain. Rather than relying on overt magical powers or brute force, she uses emotional manipulation and a veneer of affection to keep Rapunzel under her thumb.
Gothel’s charisma and bravado, delivered through her passive-aggressive put-downs and guilt trips, offer a glimpse into her sinister style. Everything that Gothel does is under the guise of “protecting” Rapunzel from the dangers of the outside world. The truth is, she needs the princess because it’s her only way to stay young and beautiful. She may be evil, but Mother Gothel is one relatable diva! Gothel’s appearance as a sultry, Gothic beauty, paired with expressive mannerisms, lends a magnetic confidence. In a time when love and affection are overpowered by emotional manipulation and gaslighting in any relationship, that toxicity is a terrifyingly accurate reflection of narcissism. We can’t wait to see what Kathryn Hahn does when she gets her hands on Gothel!
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Gaston
‘Beauty and the Beast’ (1991)
Gaston flexing his biceps in Beauty and the BeastImage via Walt Disney Animation
Evil is hot. Narcissism is not. And yet, Beauty and the Beast‘s Gaston (Richard White) is the allure of that tiny provincial village. The truth is, Gaston could easily charm any woman in town, sans Belle (Paige O’Hara). But that’s because she was always a special one, that Belle. Gaston moves into evil-villain territory because when he doesn’t get what he wants, he goes to extremes. And since he can’t get Belle on his own, he manipulates the entire town to join his crusade to kill the Beast (Robby Benson). Gaston is initially presented as a Disney prince of sorts, only to have that turned on its head. Beauty and the Beast is a story about how to discover the true beast among men. In the end, it was always Gaston.
He loves a challenge, but hates losing. His striking looks and athletic prowess made him feel entitled. Gaston is the epitome of vain. As the only individual who looked and acted like him, there was an instant draw toward him. His desire to stand out was prevalent; why else would he hit down and make LeFou (Jesse Corti) his bumbling sidekick, half his size and stout in stature? Ego. It’s all about ego, but he covers it up with confidence and charm. Gaston is the hero of his story, which makes him quite dangerous. His ultimate downfall is his pride, which should serve as a warning to all other overly attractive individuals who are the villains in everyone else’s story.
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Collider Exclusive · The Sorting Hat Awaits Which Hogwarts House Are You? Gryffindor · Slytherin · Hufflepuff · Ravenclaw
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Four houses. One destiny. The Sorting Hat has considered thousands of students — now it’s your turn. Answer honestly and discover where you truly belong at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
🦁Gryffindor
🐍Slytherin
🦡Hufflepuff
🦅Ravenclaw
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What quality do you value most in yourself? Answer as honestly as you can — the Hat always knows.
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A friend is being treated unfairly. What do you do? How you protect others says everything about who you are.
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What does success look like to you? What you’re working toward defines who you’re becoming.
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What is your greatest fear? Fear is the most honest thing about a person.
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The rules say no. Your gut says go. What do you do? Every institution has rules. What you do with them is a choice.
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What kind of friend are you? Who you are to the people you love is who you really are.
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You look into the Mirror of Erised. What do you see? The mirror shows the deepest desire of your heart.
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The Sorting Hat pauses. It whispers: “You could do well in any house. But what matters most to you — truly?” This is your tiebreaker. The Hat always listens.
The Sorting Hat Speaks Your House Has Been Chosen
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After careful deliberation, the Sorting Hat has made its decision. This is the house your values, your instincts, and your particular way of being in the world were made for.
Gryffindor Tower · Scarlet & Gold
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🦁 Gryffindor
You have nerve. Not the reckless kind, but the deep, quiet courage that shows up even when you’re terrified — especially then.
Gryffindors don’t act because they’re fearless — they act because they understand that some things are worth being afraid for.
You stand up for people when it would be easier to look away.
You charge toward what’s right even when the odds are terrible.
Harry, Hermione, Ron — the heroes of Hogwarts’s greatest chapter — all called the tower with the scarlet and gold home. And now, so do you.
Slytherin Dungeon · Emerald & Silver
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🐍 Slytherin
You are driven, sharp, and utterly clear-eyed about what you want and how to get there.
Slytherin has long been misunderstood — painted as the house of villains when it is, at its best, the house of those who refuse to accept limits placed on them by others.
You are resourceful, strategic, and you play the long game.
You know your worth. You protect your own fiercely.
The dungeon common room with its view of the Black Lake is yours — and the ambitions that will take you further than anyone expects are yours too.
Hufflepuff Basement · Yellow & Black
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🦡 Hufflepuff
You are the kind of person that makes the world genuinely better just by being in it.
Hufflepuff is not the “safe” house or the “leftover” house — it is the house of those with the greatest heart and the most unwavering integrity.
You show up. You work hard. You don’t need glory or recognition — you do what’s right because it’s right.
Your loyalty never wavers, even when tested.
Nymphadora Tonks, Cedric Diggory, Newt Scamander — some of the wizarding world’s finest. And now you join them.
Ravenclaw Tower · Blue & Bronze
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🦅 Ravenclaw
Your mind is your greatest gift, and you’ve always known it.
Ravenclaws are the thinkers, the questioners, the ones who find a puzzle irresistible and a good book better company than most people.
Ravenclaw is not merely about intelligence — it’s about the love of learning, the pursuit of truth, and the rare courage to admit you don’t know something yet.
You see the world with unusual clarity and depth.
Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick, Rowena Ravenclaw herself — all extraordinary, all original. And so are you.
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Jafar
‘Aladdin’ (1992)
Jafar in ‘Aladdin’Image via Walt Disney Animation
It’s quite shocking to realize that of all the major villains in the Disney Renaissance, Jafar (Jonathan Freeman) is the only one without a solo song. Yes, he does have a reprise of “Prince Ali,” but the fact that his charm exudes beyond a song is quite revealing. But don’t worry, he’s got a hefty arsenal to pull from. Aladdin follows the titular character (Scott Weinger), a kind-hearted street urchin, who, after finding a magic lantern, uses an eccentric wish-granting Genie (Robin Williams) to win the heart of Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin). But it’s Jafar, the Royal Vizier of Agrabah, who is a power-hungry sorcerer scheming to steal the lamp in order to overthrow the throne. Though tall and gaunt, Jafar’s menacing presence should have been a warning to the Sultan (Douglas Seale) that he was sitting next to danger the entire time. I mean, red and black signify evil!
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Jafar’s charm comes from his clear, calculating demeanor. He’s a smooth, articulate talker who has a way with words. But it’s that velvety voice that wins you over first. He is wickedly theatrical despite presenting a facade of normalcy. Alone, he’s got a dramatic flair that makes you love-to-hate him. Paired with a hot-tempered parrot named Iago (Gilbert Gottfried), he’s got a minion to do his bidding. By the time that Jafar becomes an all-powerful genie himself, it seems like the game is over. But his flaw of hubris becomes his catastrophic downfall. Jafar is one of the best there ever was. His image may scare you, but his words will win you.
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Ratigan
‘The Great Mouse Detective’ (1986)
Professor Ratigan is about to remind Bartholomew what happens when someone upsets himImage via Walt Disney Animation
Being voiced by Vincent Price is already a mark in the plus column when it comes to charming villains! Though The Great Mouse Detective arrived during Disney’s dark period, the film still holds up quite well. One, because it has a strong basis for its source material. And two, its iconic villain, Professor Ratigan. The Great Mouse Detective tells the tale of mouse detective Basil on his quest to prevent the diabolical Ratigan from hatching his evil plan to brainwash the citizens and declare himself the supreme ruler of Mousedom. Now, usually if you have to use a mechanical clockwork robot to do your dirty work, your charm factor may get knocked down a peg, but it’s his big mouse delusion that lifts it back up.
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Ratigan is a character in an identity crisis. He hates being reminded that he’s a rat, and thus his rat complex causes him to fly into a feral, bloodthirsty rage. He’s a big mouse! Call him a rat, you’ll be fed to his cat, Felicia. His ease in flipping from calm, brandy-sipping gentleman into a violent, impatient megalomaniac makes him unpredictable. Ratigan is all about grandiose speeches, lavish outfits, and embellished musical numbers.He operates from a place of mental stronghold. It’s why his thugs are willing to do his dirty work, and join in on the chorus of his song. His pure, unadulterated malice is what makes him terrifying. Not knowing when it will arrive is a mark of a super villain. Having the legendary flair of Price should have catapulted him into a top-tier villain, but alas.
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Cruella de Vil
‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ (1961)
Cruella de Vil in Disney’s animated 101 DalmatiansImage via Walt Disney Animation
Sometimes you can hear a picture the moment you see it. That’s the case when you see an image of the original Disney villain legend, Cruella de Vil (Betty Lou Gerson). You can imagine that overly affected voice saying, “Anita, darling.” The animated classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians tells the story of Dalmatians Pongo (Rod Taylor) and Perdita (Cate Bauer and Lisa Daniels) as they race to rescue their puppies after Cruella kidnaps them, intending to turn their luxurious spotted fur into coats. Though she may be the world’s most vile puppy killer, Cruella remains a charming presence in the Disney universe. Cruella is motivated by obsession. She is selfish yet glamorous, but nothing can make up for the cruelty inside.
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Cruella is filled with razor-sharp wit, biting commentary, and a sense of theatricality that makes her stand out from the rest. Decked out in ravishing couture, she has a striking presence marked by her iconic black-and-white hair. Cruella commands attention. Not just from her appearance but from the way she carries herself. In a time when women were meant to be sweet and demure, Cruella is anything but. She’s fearless. In the animated film, at least, there’s no morally gray area. She’s wonderfully wicked, creating the blueprint for the pure evil archetype. Cruella is villainously charming in the story, but the charm she exuded across the screen made her one of the most deliciously intriguing characters. It’s why live-action iterations, played by Glenn Close and Emma Stone, have been equally iconic.
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Hades
‘Hercules’ (1997)
Hades looking pensive in ‘Hercules’Image via Walt Disney Animation
Many Disney fans have their obvious favorites from the Disney Renaissance, but one film that deserves a top spot is Hercules. Bringing Greek mythology to the screen, the film had every millennial who owned the D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths fascinated because it brought to lifethe gods we read about. While many of the great gods were given heroic, cinematic treatment, one god was given a smarmy presence: Hades. Voiced by James Woods, Hades comes off as a slick, fast-talking salesman of sorts. Rather than a menacing, brooding villain, Hades was sassy comic relief.Alongside his minions Pain and Panic (Bobcat Goldthwait and Matt Frewer), Hades ruled the Underworld with an ulterior motive: to overthrow his brother Zeus (Rip Torn) and rule Olympus by defeating his son, Hercules (Tate Donovan), by making him mortal.
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Since he is Hades, yes, his fiery temper is the epitome of mood swings. But there’s more to him than that. Hades’ charm stems from the relatability of his role. If you pull back a moment, he’s just an underappreciated employee essentially doing a thankless job. Hades is set apart from many villains of his time by his surprisingly strong moral compass. When he makes a deal, he will honor it. Not necessarily a real win-win for all parties, when Hercules made a deal to sacrifice his strength in exchange for Megera’s (Susan Egan) freedom, Hades honored the terms without scheming or double-crossing. Perhaps that’s why he can get away with his flamboyance, pet names, and one-liners. Another villain without a solo song, Hades rises to the top because of the extravagance in his portrayal.
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Dr. Facilier
‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)
Dr. Facilier (Keith David) in ‘The Princess and the Frog’Image via Walt Disney Animation
The 21st-century run of Disney films has been significant in that more time and care have been infused into the films’ cultural elements. Rather than relying on stereotypes and tropes, the Disney team ensured that every element was properly plotted and accurate. So, when The Princess and the Frog took the classic story and set it in 1920s New Orleans, it meant the world-building was handled properly. The story follows Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant, who is turned into a frog after kissing the arrogant, amphibian-transformed Prince Naveen (Bruno Campos). Together, they embark on a magical bayou adventure to break the curse. With magic central to the story, the New Orleans setting opened the door to exploring voodoo through the lens of the evil voodoo witch doctor, Dr. Facilier (Keith David).
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Also known as “The Shadow Man,” Facilier is a smooth-talking hustler. His name is derived from the French word “facile,” meaning easy—a perfectly named character. He has a magnetic showmanship, a suave aesthetic, and an ease for tempting desperate people into desperate deals. Including Naveen himself. While his charm is central to his exterior, inside, he’s a sinister, manipulative figure. But there’s a motive. Unlike his predecessors, who sought world domination, his ambition stems from his fight against a segregated society. The Princess and the Frog is a kids’ film at heart, but the themes within are quite profound and historic.
Perhaps the closest Disney villain to Facilier is The Little Mermaid‘s Ursula (Pat Carroll), but while they both offer hapless individuals easy shortcuts to their deepest desires, Ursula is all-out evil. Facilier has a facade to hide behind. He’s able to maintain that as he doesn’t do the dirty work himself. That is, he’s a master of the Zanatos Gambit, relying on tarot cards and voodoo magic to manipulate his pawns. Oh, and there’s also his shadow, which acts as an extension of his sinister side. There’s no true sidekick in his world; it’s just him. Between David’s smooth sound and the most iconic villain track in recent Disney memory, “Friends on the Other Side,” the 2D animated character reinvigorated our lust for genuine Disney villains.
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Prince Hans
‘Frozen’ (2013)
We could have an entire dissertation about red flags in dating and how you literally should never, ever rush into things. Even if a prince shows up at your door to woo you. And if he’s in a rush, it’s probably because he’s not into you, but what you have to offer. You know, like an entire kingdom. The truth is, without that happening, we’d never have the mammoth hit and pop culture-altering film Frozen. Everything we ever thought we knew about handsome princes was gone out the window the moment Prince Hans (Santino Fontana) stepped onto the screen. The story of Frozen is about Anna (Kristen Bell), an overly optimistic princess, who teams up with an iceman named Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), his reindeer named Sven, and a sentient snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad), to find her estranged sister Elsa (Idina Menzel), who accidentally trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in an endless winter. In comes Hans, a calculating 13th-born prince of the Southern Isles, who hatches a plan to marry Anna to usurp the throne. Anything to be a king, right?
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Hans was literally designed to look and act like a typical charming prince. And for first-time watchers of the film, Anna wasn’t the only one who was tricked. Don’t fool yourself, Hans got you too! With Hans around, love was literally an open door. The way that song is actually a rare hero-villain duet is brilliant. Anyway, the deliberate misdirection was meant to remind everyone not to rush into things, especially marrying someone you just met. Subverting the love at first sight tropes, Hans tapped into every vulnerability he could find in Anna. All he had to do was promise not to shut her out as her sister did, and she was putty in his hands.
Hans plays the long game. His con is not outward from the start. With his indiscretions hidden, Hans uses the kingdom’s needs to his advantage, stepping into the role of a competent, caring leader to earn the kingdom’s trust. And he did. With the greatest of ease. Having Anna on board, it was a seamless maneuver. Hans is absolutely beguiling. No wonder Anna was bewitched and bothered. He could finish her sandwiches! Revisionist history may say we saw the twist coming all along, but Hans was a perfectly crafted, charming villain that changed Disney princes forever.
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