In Hollywood, making money is often more important than all else. That’s why cinemas are filled with so many sequels and comic book movies. An already established IP is easier to sell than something audiences have never heard of before. It’s the same reason why there are so many reboots and remakes. There was a wave of them in horror throughout the 2000s, and there continues to be across all genres with mixed results. For every success, such as Dune, there’s an unnecessary Disney live-action reboot, or a disastrous reimagining, like The Crow. Bill Skarsgård‘s turn as Eric Draven wasn’t exactly awful, but no one wanted to see a reboot of what Brandon Lee created. Some movies mean so much to audiences that they want them left alone forever. These eight classics fall into that category.
‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)
Westley with a wounded shoulder stands on guard with his sword while Buttercup stands behind him in The Princess BrideImage via 20th Century Studios
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The late Rob Reiner went through a streak of directing perfection throughout the 80s and 90s with instant classics like Stand by Me, Misery, and A Few Good Men, but for those who grew up with it, there’s a special place in the hearts of fans for The Princess Bride. Written by the legendary William Goldman, the fantasy film deftly blends adventure, comedy, and romance in the story of Westley’s (Cary Elwes) rescue of Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright).
There were rumors of a reboot of The Princess Bride years ago, which thankfully never came to be. How do you recapture the 80s magic? It’s a moment in time movie that can’t be redone with different actors to the same effect. There’s no one who can do what Mandy Patinkin and Wallace Shawn pulled off. Now, with Reiner sadly no longer with us, any idea of a remake should be put to rest forever. To make one now would be disrespectful to his legacy.
‘The Goonies’ (1985)
The young cast members point and look ahead while holding a treasure map in The GooniesImage via Warner Bros.
There is absolutely no need for a remake of The Goonies. To do so would be to ignore what made the original so compelling. It’s not as easy as retelling the story. It’s the actors who make the journey so memorable. How could anyone else do what Jeff Cohen did as Chunk, or capture the energy of Ke Huy Quan’s Data? Any attempt would be cheap parody. Like Rob Reiner, Richard Donner is no longer around. Leaving one of his greatest movies alone is the best way to honor him.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939)
Judy Garland Wears the Ruby Red Slippers next to the Tin Man and Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz.Image via Warner Bros.
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For many, the first movie they ever saw or which made an impact on their lives was The Wizard of Oz. If you’re of a certain age, it’s what you watched every Thanksgiving on network TV. The Wizard of Oz was a larger-than-life spectacle, and it still is. The magic transcends across generations. Based on L. Frank Baum‘s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Victor Fleming somehow made this film and Gone With the Wind in the same year. As big as the latter is, even it can’t touch the fantastical journey Dorothy (Judy Garland) goes on.
There have been reimagining of sorts of The Wizard of Oz with Return to Oz and The Wiz, but an exact reboot of the movie that started it all wouldn’t work. It would be like reshaping an important part of your life with the flat gloss of modern Hollywood. The shock of seeing black and white turn into color would no longer hit. Seeing someone else sing the same songs Garland did only mimics the beauty of her performance. Continue to tell other stories in the world, like Wicked successfully did, but leave one of the most important movies ever made alone.
‘The Sound of Music’ (1965)
Maria (Julie Andrews) holding Gretl (Kym Karath) as they hide in ‘The Sound of Music’
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Another movie which has been passed down by families for decades is The Sound of Music. Robert Wise‘s musical, written by Ernest Lehman, delivered a top-tier performance from Julie Andrews as Maria, the nun who takes care of the seven von Trapp kids while falling in love with their widowed father, Georg (Christopher Plummer). Set in Austria during the rise of Nazism, the movie combines the seriousness of war with the joy of falling in love, all told with beautiful songs.
The Sound of Music is steeped in nostalgia. To even attempt to reboot it would be ludicrous. There is no way to improve on what Julie Andrews pulled off. Any poor actress who took that risk would be set up for immediate failure and ridicule. If you want to see The Sound of Music, go check out showings of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s musical and be swept away in a live performance of the story. As for the movie, perfection shouldn’t be touched.
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‘The Godfather’ (1972)
Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone in The Godfather (1972)Image via Paramount Pictures
The Godfatheris not a movie any kid should ever watch, but what it means to cinema history is just as important. Based on Mario Puzo‘s novel of the same name, Francis Ford Coppola‘s film ruled the 70s and is still regarded as a perfect masterpiece. The drama of the changing Corleone family delivered Marlon Brando‘s most famous role and turned Al Pacino into a mega star. How does any director or actor approach that?
The Godfather is untouchable. That era of early 70s filmmaking had a sense of grit which can’t be so easily replicated. What Coppola did was masterful. The performances can’t be duplicated either. Pacino and James Caan were so great that they launched decades-long careers at the top. As for Brando, how he approached Vito Corleone’s speech patterns became one of the most imitated in history. For any actor to try to play Vito would be seen only as a bad parody of Brando. Refuse any offer for this reboot.
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‘Forrest Gump’ (1994)
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Tom Hanks was on quite the run in the early to mid 90s. After winning a Best Actor Oscar for Philadelphia in 1993, he followed it up with an even more challenging film. Forrest Gump, an adaptation of Winston Groom‘s novel, is an enthralling lifelong journey about a mentally disabled man who doesn’t let his perceived shortcomings slow him down. It was one of the biggest, most quoted movies of 1994 and resulted in another Oscar for Hanks.
A Forrest Gump remake wouldn’t work today for a few different reasons. There is, of course, no way to improve on what Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis accomplished. Their movie works because it feels so fresh. Nothing quite like this, with its wide scope and unique character, had been done before. Remake it and the magic is lost. At the same time, it’s a movie which couldn’t be made today because a Hollywood actor playing someone who is mentally disabled is now seen as offensive. Any attempt would be immediately rejected.
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‘Jaws’ (1975)
Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw in ‘Jaws’ as the shark launches out of the waterImage via Universal Pictures
Steven Spielberg‘s Jaws invented the summer blockbuster. The director was still in his 20s when he crafted the classic horror action movie about a coastal town held hostage by the attacks of a killer great white shark. Spielberg used John Williams‘ phenomenal score to make up for the lack of seeing the monster for so long. At its heart, Jaws is a character-driven film more than a killer shark horror flick thanks to the performances of Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw.
Jaws launched a franchise, with each sequel worse than the one before it until the studio finally gave up. This didn’t mean that the appetite for shark movies went away, though. There have been countless ones made over the decades. That’s exactly why there doesn’t need to be another Jaws. The genre is being done elsewhere already. Jaws is about the score, characters, and setting. To remake it means showing the shark as soon as possible, completely changing the tone and what Spielberg was going for.
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‘Back to the Future’ (1985)
Marty and Doc test out the Doctor’s remote-controlled time machine/car hybrid in Back to the Future.Image via Universal Pictures
No movie quite defines “movie magic” like Back to the Future. Robert Zemeckis’ film, which he co-wrote with Bob Gale, could have been a disaster with Eric Roberts in the lead role of Marty McFly. It changed when Michael J. Fox came on board. Suddenly, Back to the Future was light and cool, with a badass DeLorean time-travel machine, and a fun partnership with the quirky Dr. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd). Everything came together beautifully to create perfection.
Back to the Future became a thrilling trilogy, but after three movies, everyone wisely decided to stop while they were ahead. It’s a world that has never been returned to in a feature film. It should stay that way forever. Like Jaws isn’t all about a shark, Back to the Future isn’t about time travel. It’s the high-energy story and the well-written characters we keep coming back for in rewatches. No one can copy what Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd did. From the supporting cast, to the impeccable writing, and the heartwarming score from Alan Silvestri, there will never be a way to outdo the past.
Whew! Kandi Burruss and Tamar Braxton have the internet talking after a series of comments reignited chatter about where the two really stand. While fans have been trying to piece together the situation, Kandi has now entered the conversation with a response that has Roomies raising their eyebrows.
This week, Kandi Burruss appeared to clap back at Tamar Braxton as rumors of a feud between the two continued making the rounds online. Kandi shared a clip of Carlos King interviewing Jason Lee, who alleged that Tamar once tried to use him and his platform to “attack” Kandi.
Kandi didn’t stop at reposting the interview. She added her own caption, writing, “But I’m supposed to be the mean girl,” seemingly responding to recent comments Tamar made about their interaction at the Essence Festival. During a recent interview, Tamar claimed Kandi appeared distant toward her during the event, adding another layer to the ongoing speculation surrounding their relationship.
Kandi Had Time After Tamar’s Latest Comments
After Tamar recently insisted she has “no beef with anyone,” Kandi stepped into the conversation with a claim that had social media doing a double-take. Tamar recently made it clear that she isn’t holding onto any bad blood with Kandi, explaining that acknowledging her at a recent event was nothing more than common courtesy. But Kandi appeared to see things a little differently, stepping into the conversation with a claim that quickly had fans raising their eyebrows.
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Instead of letting Tamar’s comments slide, Kandi chimed in online and alleged that their off-camera interaction told a completely different story. According to Kandi, Tamar called her a “b*tch” while passing by her at a party just days before, prompting Kandi to write, “No beef?.. but she was just calling me a btch as she walked pass me at a party last Saturday. 🙄 I can’t do the fake sh*t.” While Tamar previously maintained that she’s not “beefing with anyone but the devil” and suggested the viral moment surrounding their interaction was blown out of proportion, Kandi’s remarks have only fueled more speculation that there may be more to the story. As of now, Tamar hasn’t publicly addressed Kandi’s latest claims, leaving Roomies to debate which version they believe.
Roomies Were Stirring The Pot Per Usual
Fans wasted no time flooding The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section, and the opinions were all over the place. Some folks insisted that Tamar Braxton is always at the center of the drama. But others argued Kandi has outgrown the back-and-forth and shouldn’t entertain the drama. And many questioned why this longtime feud continues to make headlines.
One Instagram user @sincerely_reeka said, “this beef is starting to get as old and tired as 50 vs Ja Rule. y’all need to hug and move on 🙄”
This Instagram user @shani_bonnie commented, “Kandi don’t know how to let nothing go lol”
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And, Instagram user @st.reginald_ shared, “I love Tamar she’s funny asf and she do whatever she wants not following everyone rules”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @mrsb4lasers wrote, “I WONDER WILL KANDI REAL FRIENDS TELL HER HOW THIS SITUATION IS REALLY LOOKING 🤔”
While Instagram user @carter.monroe wrote, “I mean Tamar did not say anything bad so I’m confused as to the point Kandi is making.”
Then, Instagram user @_queenkbabyy_ commented, “TAMAR WRONG AND YALL DONT WANNA SAY IT!”
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Finally, Instagram user @photosbylorealdiane added, “Oh who Cares! Everybody just need to grow up and keep it moving.”
Bart Edmiston Jr. has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter to content creator Kymbra Li for her alleged “false and defamatory” statements amid the Nolan Wells investigation.
Bart Edmiston Jr. Reportedly Sends Cease-And-Desist To Kymbra Li For Alleged “False” Statements
On the evening of Wednesday, July 29, Bart Edmiston Jr.’s lawyer, Russell Latino, returned to Facebook to share a post that mentioned content creator Kymbra Li. In his Facebook post, the lawyer wrote, “I had someone today call me and ask me to sue them for defaming Bart Edmiston, Jr. I love when little dogs think they are big dogs.”
He went on to say that a cease-and-desist was served to Li.
“Anyway, we served a cease and desist, demand for correction and evidence preservation notice on social media influencer, comedian, rapper, and Only Fans model ‘Kymbra Li’ today in anticipation of filing a defamation lawsuit against her,” he wrote. “I anticipate at least two more such notices going out by the end of the week. I just bought a new case of toner for my printer.”
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The Sun Herald confirmed the update. Subsequently, the outlet published a copy of the five-page cease-and-desist notice. Furthermore, it demanded that Li cease her conduct, preserve evidence of her previous posts, and correct and apologize for her false statements.
Additionally, the notice alleged that Li doxxed Edmiston and his family, leading them to receive a “credible death threat.” Per the notice, Li allegedly claimed Edmiston murdered Nolan Wells and participated in concealing information.
The notice concluded with the expectation that Li would provide “written confirmation” within five days of receiving the letter. It notes that if Li does not comply with the demands by then, all “legal remedies” will be pursued.
Kymbra Li Acknowledges The Report
Since news of the notice has surfaced, Li has been active on social media. In one NFSW post, she called out TMZ. Additionally, in another post, she noted the free “marketing” from the report and potential lawsuit.
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More On Bart Edmiston Jr. & The Nolan Wells Investigation
As The Shade Room previously reported, Bart Edmiston Jr. reportedly lawyered up on Wednesday, July 30. This appeared to be due to an image circulating of him on social media. Furthermore, claims alleged that the photo showed him posing with Katie McCormack, the girl with whom it is claimed that Nolan Wells allegedly stayed behind on Horn Island before he was found dead.
Furthermore, social media users claimed Edmiston Jr. allegedly had some friction with Wells over McCormack, and therefore participated in Wells’ death — a claim which his lawyer vehemently denied in an initial statement.
WithSpider-Man: Brand New Day now in theaters, excitement for the future of Marvel’s web-slinger has never been higher. While fans are enjoying Tom Holland’s latest adventure as Peter Parker, many are already looking ahead to the next Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has confirmed that a live action Miles Morales is part of the studio’s future plans following the conclusion of Sony’s Spider-Verse trilogy. At the same time, Holland has made it clear that he’s eager to help introduce the fan favorite hero into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Speaking about the future of the franchise, Holland said:
“I know that I have aspirations to bring Miles Morales into the universe, however that works out. We’ve got a lot of work to do to bring that to life. But yeah, I feel really strongly about it… I would love to kind of return that favor to the next generation of people that get the luxury of making these movies. So that is definitely something that I’m really working towards.”
Holland has also spoken about wanting to mentor the actor who eventually plays Miles, much like Robert Downey Jr.helped welcome him into the MCU nearly a decade ago.
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With Marvel officially moving toward introducing Miles Morales, the question has shifted from if he’ll appear to whoshould play him.
Here are the three actors who continue to dominate fan casting discussions.
1. Caleb McLaughlin
If there’s one actor whose name appears more than any other, it’s Caleb McLaughlin.
Best known for his breakout role in Stranger Things, McLaughlin has repeatedly been mentioned by fans as the ideal choice to bring Miles Morales to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor has also expressed interest in playing the character, further fueling speculation.
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His combination of charisma, emotional range, and action experience makes him an easy fit for a version of Miles balancing superhero responsibilities with everyday life.
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2. Miles Brown
Sometimes the name is just too perfect.
Miles Brown has quietly become one of the strongest fan favorites thanks to his athletic background, youthful energy, and experience leading family-oriented productions. While he may not have the same level of mainstream recognition as McLaughlin, many Marvel fans believe he fits the age and personality of Miles Morales exceptionally well.
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As Marvel continues to look toward the next generation of heroes, Brown remains one of the most frequently suggested rising stars.
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3. Tyrel Jackson Williams
Long before Marvel officially acknowledged plans for a live action Miles Morales, Tyrel Jackson Williams was already winning fan polls for the role.
Known for his comedic timing and natural screen presence, Williams continues to receive support from fans who envision a slightly older version of Miles entering the MCU. Even years after those early campaigns, his name remains a consistent part of the conversation whenever casting rumors surface.
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Miles Morales Is Finally Swinging Toward the MCU
Marvel hasn’t revealed when Miles Morales will officially make his live action debut, but all signs point to the character being one of the franchise’s biggest priorities after Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. With Tom Holland eager to pass the torch someday and Kevin Feige confirming that plans are already in motion, it’s only a matter of time before Marvel begins searching for the actor who will become the next Spider-Man.
Who Gets Our Vote?
If Marvel were casting today, our picks would be:
Caleb McLaughlin
Miles Brown
Tyrel Jackson Williams
Each actor brings something unique to the role, but all three have built passionate fan support over the past several years. Whoever ultimately lands the part will have big shoes to fill, but they’ll also inherit one of Marvel’s most beloved heroes.
Less than a month after Nolan Wells‘ death, the internet streets haven’t stopped demanding answers and justice. Amid the public’s investment in the case, Attorney Ben Crump provided updates in a media conference on Thursday (July 30). He revealed that the family has hired experts to dig into the known facts.
Ben Crump Describes Experts Looking Into Nolan Wells’ Case
Attorney Ben Crump kicked off the media conference by shouting for justice for three Black families, including that of Nolan Wells. Then, Marc Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, took over the mic. Morial spoke of the courage emanating from the families on stage, the loneliness that comes with this fight, and how his organization is standing behind these families.
Then, Ben Crump informed the audience that his team obtained the viral Sea Tow phone call and had retained audio engineers to perform a forensic audio analysis. Additionally, their team is consulting with ocean engineering experts to investigate how and where Nolan Wells’ body was found and whether it makes sense given low and high tides near Horn Island.
“It’s not adding up. So we are going to dot every I and cross every T until we find out what happened to Nolan Wells,” Crump said.
Clinging to her husband, Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, nodded her head up and down as Ben Crump spoke.
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Attorney Crump Says They’re Seeking Justice & A Fair Investigation
Additionally, Attorney Ben Crump said they’re coordinating with the medical examiner who conducted the independent autopsy to be able to inspect Nolan Wells’ throat. As previously reported, parts of the 18-year-old’s throat were missing when his body was sent to Washington, D.C., from Mississippi for the independent autopsy.
“We are dotting Is and crossing Ts, we are focused on getting to the truth. Me and everybody on my legal team stand for the truth, no matter who it implicates or who it exonerates. We stand for justice, no matter who it convicts or who it acquits,” Crump said. “We are saying we want to make sure everybody who is remotely involved has the questions answered to make sure we have a full and fair and impartial and transparent investigation. And is that too much to ask for these broken-hearted parents?”
Crump said no one on his side is getting distracted by the backlash, thr
As mentioned, this call has been taking over social media in recent days, especially after an independent audio engineer, Jeanetta Brantley, cleaned it up, making the background noise audible. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) initially released the audio. During the nine-minute call, one of the teens who traveled to Horn Island with Nolan Wells informed dispatch that their boat was sinking due to a bilge pump issue. Aside from the conversation with dispatch, the viral version of the audio features other voices in the background. At one point, someone allegedly says, “Wyatt, check his chest.” Other alleged phrases and words like “Wake the f*ck up,” “Nolan,” and “Nolan, don’t die” are seemingly heard as well.
Ultimately, Sea Tow never arrived to assist the sinking boat. That’s because a man named Jerry Adkerson, reportedly the boat operator’s grandfather, called to cancel. Instead, a friend named Bart Edmiston Jr. towed the boat, according to a statement released by his family. Bart’s family has also retained a lawyer and denied allegations that he caused Nolan Wells’ death. Instead, they claim, he’s been overly cooperative with law enforcement. Their statement said they’re going after anyone spreading alleged misinformation about Bart.
It’s Odyssey season in America, and the numbers on both ends are hard to argue with.
Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey opened to $123.5 million domestically its first weekend, then set a new 2026 record for highest Monday gross with another $18.6 million. Globally, the film has already crossed $282 million, marking Nolan’s biggest worldwide opening of all time. It is, by any measure, the movie of the summer.
And then there’s the other Odyssey.
6Cosplayground
CosplayGround’s adult six-part parody of Homer’s epic, which dropped ahead of the Nolan film and has been building momentum ever since, is closing in on a million streams across platforms. The production is still pulling in thousands of new views every single day, a number that has only accelerated as Nolan’s blockbuster keeps the ancient Greek hero on everyone’s tongue.
The same story. Two completely different audiences. Both cashing in.
CosplayGround didn’t stumble into good timing. The studio built their Odyssey as a genuine production, structured as a six-episode series the creative team calls “Rhapsodies,” a nod to the oral tradition of Ancient Greek epic poetry. Written and co-produced by Yannick Dotes alongside Austin Fiascone and directed by Raphaël Massicotte, with artistic direction from Zoe Evans, the series covers the complete journey from the fall of Troy to Odysseus’ return to Ithaca and his confrontation with the suitors.
Charles Dera leads the production as Odysseus across all six episodes, a commitment that mirrors the scope of what Nolan pulled off with Matt Damon on the mainstream side.
Part of what made the parody a talking point from the jump was how deliberately CosplayGround tracked the mainstream casting conversation. Nolan landed Lupita Nyong’o for Helen of Troy; the parody cast Ana Foxxx. Zendaya plays Athena for Nolan, with rising performer Isa Bella taking the role in the adult version, appearing as the goddess across multiple episodes in keeping with Homer’s original text. Charlize Theron is Calypso in the blockbuster; reigning Female Performer of the Year Anna Claire Clouds takes the role here.
Tiffani Time, a Las Vegas-based performer making a rapid move into full studio productions, plays Circe. Octavia Red takes on the Siren, shot with custom body paint and practical special effects makeup. Lana Smalls closes the series as Penelope. The production was filmed across real Las Vegas cave and desert locations, with a level of visual intentionality that shows up in the SFW trailer currently hosted at cosplayground.com.
The daily stream velocity tells the real story. Viewership hasn’t dropped off. If anything, every new box office headline Nolan generates sends a fresh wave of curious audiences toward the CosplayGround version. The production is bearing down on a milestone that most adult studios never reach, and it’s getting there on the back of one of the biggest mainstream films in years.
Nolan’s film has been credited with single-handedly reviving the July box office after a slow start to the month. What nobody accounted for was a six-part adult parody benefiting just as much from the hype.
6Cosplayground
Hollywood spent $250 million to bring Odysseus home. CosplayGround did it for considerably less, got there first, and is still counting streams.
Homer would probably find the whole thing very on brand.
Now firmly in its franchise era, HBO is seeing the benefits of this strategy already. Television was always uniquely reliant on sequels, so to speak — every successful show is expected to return every year with a new installment. But before the streaming boom, TV was also viewed as a venue for originality. HBO was at the forefront of producing what is now known as prestige television, and this commitment rubbed off on several other networks. In fact, in the early years, streaming platforms seemed to be relying on a similar strategy. But the pendulum has swung in a different direction now, with even HBO turning to a populist model to keep with the times. All of this is to say that the same HBO that released shows like Oz and The Wireis now releasing titles such as The Penguin, Lanterns, House of the Dragon, and a new hit that’s taking over the streaming charts.
Released as an HBO Max original, the show is a spin-off of perhaps one of the most enduring sitcoms ever made. But here’s the catch, the new spin-off isn’t a sitcom itself, but rather, has been tweaked to suit the sensibilities of a streaming audience. Created by Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, the show centers on a recurring character from the original, a character who primarily stayed in the background.
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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
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
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🏜️Dune
🚀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.
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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.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
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.
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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.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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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.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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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.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
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.
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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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The Time Travel Show Is the Perfect Comedic Lead-In to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
We’re talking, of course, about The Big Bang Theory and its new spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. The show stars Kevin Sussman as the titular character, owner of the comic book store frequented by the original’s protagonists. But instead of being a sitcom, it’s a multiverse-hopping sci-fi comedy. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has received mostly positive reviews and is currently sitting at a 74% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. In her review, Collider’s Greer Riddell called the series “charming and mind-bending.” According to FlixPatrol, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe debuted at the number two spot on the domestic and global HBO Max charts, trailing House of the Dragon on both charts. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
When it comes to popular video game adaptations, few shows or movies have picked up as much steam in recent years as The Last of Us. Based on the popular game series developed by Naughty Dog, the same studio behind the Uncharted games, The Last of Us released its first game back in 2013, and it followed with a sequel seven years later in 2020. Both games received widespread critical acclaim and several Game of the Year awards, and the show was turned into a TV show only a few years after The Last of Us Part II over on HBO. HBO recruited Pedro Pascal to play Joel in The Last of Us and Bella Ramsey to play Ellie — both actors have received Emmy nods for their performances in each of the first two seasons.
The Last of Us Part II was extremely divisive upon its release, particularly for its killing off of the main character, Joel Miller, much earlier in the game than fans expected. This did allow Ellie to step into the lead role in Part II, but fans are still not ready to say goodbye to Joel. And, thanks to a new release courtesy of Prime 1 Studio coming next year, they don’t have to. Joel Miller is officially returning in 2027 via a Real Elite Masterline collectible statue from Prime 1, but the limited edition release is only getting 350 units total. It also runs at a retail price of $1,399.00, making it one of the more expensive collectibles on the market. The Joel Miller Real Elite Masterline statue is almost indiscernible from Joel’s appearance in The Last of Us Part I, though, and a must-have for die-hard TLOU fans.
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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
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
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🏜️Dune
🚀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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03
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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04
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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06
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.
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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.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
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.
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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.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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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.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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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.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
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.
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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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When Does ‘The Last of Us’ Season 3 Come Out?
HBO has not yet set a release date for The Last of Us Season 3, but it has been confirmed that it will be the final season of the show. This is not at all surprising and a very natural progression, especially considering how the first two seasons have adapted the events of the game. The first season of The Last of Us adapted the entirety of The Last of Us Part I, and Season 2 focused on Ellie’s perspective in The Last of Us Part II. This only leaves Abby’s perspective in The Last of Us Season 3 before the show comes to a close.
Check out the first two seasons of The Last of Us on HBO Max and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the franchise.
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Release Date
January 15, 2023
Network
HBO
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Showrunner
Craig Mazin
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Directors
Craig Mazin, Peter Hoar, Jeremy Webb, Ali Abbasi, Mark Mylod, Stephen Williams, Jasmila Žbanić, Liza Johnson, Nina Lopez-Corrado
Rick Ross and his girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick are going viral with an adorable poolside video. Kendrick shared the video on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, July 29.
Rick Ross And His Girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick Vibe While Poolside
‘Hustlin” rapper Rick Ross is outside, and fans are noting how happy he looks with his girlfriend, realtor and content creator Jazzma Kendrick. A new video shows the duo relaxing poolside, and it received more than 35,000 likes within hours of being shared on TSR’s Instagram page. In one shot, the ‘Champagne Moments’ artist is seen in the pool with a serious expression before bursting into laughter as he’s recorded. Another shot captured Ross playing with his girlfriend’s feet as she sat by the pool. Not only that, but the ‘9 Piece’ artist is also seen poolside wearing a Kool-Aid grin as he looks at a plate of lobster tails. Text over the photograph reads, “The look when the lobster is fresh off the grill 😭.”
Fans loved seeing the couple chopping it up poolside and reacted in the comment section.
User @torisweetheart2 wrote, “He’s in a happy space of his life, you can tell.”
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@detroit_hairgoddess_____ noted, “He love her 😂😂❤️.”
User @onuteadara wrote, “Showing all his 🦷!. I love that for him 😍😂.”
@iloveyoutrav joked, “Haters gonna hate but I’m ready to be poolside showing all 32 as well 😂.”
@1sakimo added, “He looks like he be having a ball with her. She set that tone & he loves it there.”
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Ross’ Girlfriend Also Has Him Outside For Exercise
Kendrick also has Ross exercising, and she shared a video of the duo on a walk. Ross was sporting a black T-shirt and matching sweatpants, and his boo was wearing a green Nike workout suit.
“We on it,” said Ross in the clip. “Gotta stay healthy. Let’s hustle.”
Fans were happy to see Ross getting into shape while other folks couldn’t help cutting up.
@lowkey__unique wrote, “She might get our boy to put the lemon peppa down😂🙌.”
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User @therealkearaaa wrote, “He bout to pass out trying to be motivational 🤣🤣🤣 she just kept recording 💀.”
@_herprettylashes_ added, “I love this for him! It shows a lot about her and how she cares about his health and SHE IS OUT THERE WITH HIM!!! That shows a lot about her!”
Rapper Asks Fans To Weigh-In And An Online Debate Ensues
Ross took to Instagram to ask his fan an important question, and it prompted an online debate. The rapper asked his fans if it was okay to use their partner’s toothbrush, and the replies from our Roomies did not disappoint.
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As he flossed his teeth, Ross asked, “If you have a relationship with someone, should you all use each other’s toothbrush?”
Most fans replied as @chefjohncartel did, who wrote,“hell naw!”
@zamorantjr wrote, “How do I unhear this?! 😭 how do I unhear this?! 😭.”
User @pinksocrazy joked, “No. I caught my man doing that & damn near went into cardiac arrest. 😭 I need some personal space, my brother. 😂 Still love him though.”
However, at least one Roomie said it was okay. “My man definitely can use mine and I definitely sometimes use his.”
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