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‘Masters of the Universe’ Is Officially Doing What Modern Fantasy Movies Forgot How To Do
On May 21, 2025, at around 11 AM BST, I discovered that it actually is possible to make a movie that is full of color. In fact, it is quite easy to take the vibrant source material of a cartoon like He-Man and translate that not only into live-action, but onto the silver screen where movies are now far more likely to vacillate between poorly-lit shades of grey and beige. Couple this with the realization that Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe was using practical sets, awe-inspiring creature work and prosthetics, and highly-detailed costumes, and it became apparent that Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel had chosen the right creative team to steward this project to fruition.
If you have read any of my reviews published throughout the last 5 years on Collider, you will recognize this oft-mentioned and incredibly un-fun factoid: the world as we know it is rapidly losing color. Not only have we been in a downward spiral since the ‘80s, but no one seems to care about bringing back what we have lost. For over a decade, audiences and critics have made their feelings about poorly-lit movies and series well-known. And yet, filmmakers continue to make it impossible to see and truly enjoy their hard-earned work. One pervasive theory is that the dimmer lighting allows filmmakers to better conceal the seams in the final product — particularly in cases where overworked, underpaid visual effects teams are being tasked with creating entire set pieces, costumes, and worlds within the confines of entirely green-screened sets.
I was relieved to learn that this wasn’t the case for Masters of the Universe. That’s not to diminish the film’s stunning visual effects, crafted by the talented teams at companies like Industrial Light & Magic, Rodeo FX, and DNEG under the guidance of visual effects supervisors Tim Burke and David Vickery. But those effects are built upon highly detailed practical sets, designed by the film’s two-time Academy Award-nominated production designer, Guy Hendrix Dyas. Together, the production design and visual effects teams worked in tandem to create a world that feels fully realized — and the results speak for themselves.
How ‘Masters of the Universe’ Remained Faithful to the Animated Series’ Color Scheme
Last spring, Dyas joined the bevy of journalists on the set of Masters of the Universe to discuss how they brought Eternia to life for the film. Before we even set foot on the actual sets, the sketches on the walls around us showcased a colorful, immersive world that was reminiscent of the animated series that many of the film’s creatives grew up with. Dyas readily admitted that he “fanatically” watched He-Man as a child growing up in Devon, England, and that childhood obsession had a clear throughline into the level of detail in each of his designs.
“What I’ve tried to do in every case is make sure that all the vehicles adhere to the original color schemes of the toys in the animation. Which has been really, honestly quite amazing for me as a designer who normally would always do spaceships in the classic sort of steel or gray.” Dyas explained while showing us his red-accented concept art for the Rotons — the intimidating saw-like vehicles used by Skeletor’s lackeys. “We all know spaceships are always gray, right? Not in this world.”
Among the sketches on the walls were the highly-detailed designs Dyas drafted for Eternia’s capital city, Eternos, which revealed a city that looked almost real. The designs factored in day-to-day life, with functional egress and ingress, and a clear understanding of how a civilization develops and evolves throughout its rise and eventual fall.
Dyas credited some of the city’s inspiration to famed concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, who provided uncredited concept art for Gary Goddard’s 1987 live-action adaptation. “I kept in mind [his] gestures of the domes, but I changed them into glass. I felt that if they were stone, it would start to look too much like a Star Wars world.” While McQuarrie’s designs were inspirational, they also lacked something that is integral to the ethos of He-Man. “I obviously ramped up the color because colors are a very, very big deal for Masters of the Universe. It’s not a world that shies away from vivid color, and that’s a very healthy thing.”
McQuarrie is, of course, best-known for his Star Wars concept art, but the connection between He-Man and Star Wars goes deeper than that. In 1976, Mattel passed on George Lucas‘ offer to produce a toy line for his emerging franchise, which led to Kenner’s iconic action figures — and also the inception of He-Man. Mattel’s lead designer, Roger Sweet, created the character as a sort of Conan the Barbarian meets Star Wars, and the end result was a character that remains undeniably recognizable forty years later. What set He-Man apart from the rest of its peers was the franchise’s bright color scheme, as Dyas said:
“When you look at most science fiction films, they do tend to lean into a singular palette. If you go and see Patrice [Vermette]’s work in Dune, it’s beautiful, but it’s all going to be kind of yellow and brown. If you go and look at Star Wars, it’s going to go more into the gray palette, that whole sort of Doug Chiang thing. So, what is the palette for this world? Well, one thing’s for sure, it’s not short on color. Our forests are absolutely vivid and beautiful.”
Later we went to see part of the forest that Dyas and his team were building, where the only color restriction was “no green.” A choice that may seem surprising for a forest, but once you see the film you will understand why the restriction was put into place. “I removed the color green because it just does something very weird to your brain. You’re looking at it, and you’re going, ‘I believe everything here, and yet there’s something amiss.’”
How ‘Masters of the Universe’ Takes Its Costumes and Props to the Next Level
“I’ve never done a job that is so intertwined with prosthetics before,” Masters of the Universe’s costume designer Richard Sale admitted. Sale has an expansive career designing costumes for Marvel and DC films, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman: 1984, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but none of those movies have utilized prosthetics quite like this one. “One of the really cool things about this job has been the hopefully seamless work with Barrie [Gower]. It’s a joy to emphasize each other’s work.”
We were shown models and finalized prosthetics for characters like Goat Man, Spikor, and Pig-Head that featured a level of detail and care that made them look more like war trophies than examples of made-for-screen prosthetics. Of course, the most impressive example of the seamless partnership between costumes and prosthetics is Masters of the Universe’s iconic villain Skeletor (Jared Leto).
As Sale told us, “because he’s predominantly a prosthetic, our work couldn’t start until we had a signed-off prosthetic, and we didn’t have that until two weeks before filming. They needed a long time to make the suit to Jared’s size. So at that point, we did all the artwork with all of the detail, and we did the belt design and all the [smaller] bits. All of that can go along, but it’s not until you finally get him in the room, in [the prosthetics], that we can really start work on it.”
He explained how they went through several months of testing different cloaks and shades of purple, before they settled on the final version that looked best in-camera. Skeletor is a make-or-break character for a film like Masters of the Universe, and the end result is perhaps the film’s most impressive feat. The secret, Sale revealed, was not to one-to-one replicate the costumes from the animated series and toy line, but rather build onto the concepts they established.
“One of the choices I made early on when we designed Skeletor was to not have the cross strap, which is from the costume with the bones, because it became too similar in a way that just became a negative of each other. Again, we were trying to move away slightly from the bone idea — just for Skeletor. He lives in Snake Mountain, so he should be more snake-like. But then we used a lot of snake skeletons in the design, so we kept the bone thing alive, but just having it a little bit more referential to his detail.”
The film’s prop master, Steven Morris, made a point to highlight how much time it takes to craft props for a film as large-scale as Masters of the Universe, particularly when the scenes are filled with background performers that all need to be armed with weaponry with the same level of detail as the main cast’s weapons. “I’ve never been involved in a project of this size and scope, and the sheer volume of what has to be built from scratch, which is pretty much everything. You can touch all these things. You’ll see certain things have different weights. That’s purposely for the actors and for what we need out of the scene.” And these prop pieces weren’t outsourced — Masters of the Universe kept everything in-house, and that only strengthened the synergy between departments.
“Keep in mind, our movie takes place 20% on Earth, 80% on Eternia. You cannot walk into a Target or a Best Buy or any store and say, ‘Hey, can you show me the Eternian section? We’ve got to buy a bunch of shit for our movie.’ Every single solitary prop, costume, belt buckle, and gun is bespoke to this movie. Everything. We were not able to and would not take it from somewhere else. We built it from scratch. We have a 40,000 square foot factory across the street that is literally manufacturing these things in-house, so we can design something on set and basically have it by the end of the day in some sort of form, all under one roof.”
In a production filled with He-Man fans, it wasn’t surprising to learn that departments like Morris’ were focused on fan expectations. “We always knew that this is a movie that’s going to get judged — even though it’s huge — by the very [small] details that make up the film. So, we’ve been concerned about details from day one. Our art department has created a language, an Eternia language with a grid, with letters, and we have plastered throughout the sets and on Teela’s ship, different phrases that, if you take the time, and you want to nerd out, and you want to follow the grid [you can].”
Morris continued, “The super nerds out there — who are looking for everything that we’re doing online — all of that stuff, it’s important to them. The first comments we started getting back [when the first look was released] were about this: the patina, the weathering. Because it feels like it’s being used. It doesn’t feel like Star Wars, where everything was so clean and didn’t have that tactile response. They’re zeroing in on the details.”
No one sets out to make a bad film, but if you spend enough time on sets, you can often sense that people know that what they’re making isn’t going to be great. But on Masters of the Universe it was the complete opposite. Everyone knew what they were making was going to be a visual treat for He-Man fans — and even newcomers to the franchise. From department heads to the background performers on their smoke breaks between takes, there was a palpable belief that Masters of the Universe was going to defy the odds of most big-budget fantasy movies. And Morris credited that hopeful attitude to one person on set.
“From the tip of the spear down, I’ll tell you the reason this movie’s going to work, and I believe it, is because Travis [Knight], our director, not only wanted to make this movie, he needed to make this movie. These were more than toys; they were characters that became his friends. He literally came up in this universe, never knowing that now he was in charge of it and in control of it. And thank God he is, because there is not a better steward to be running that brand and all of these things.”
Travis Knight’s Stop-Motion Background Is ‘Masters of the Universe’s Secret to Success
Nearly a year to the date of the set visit, I find myself sitting across from Travis Knight at the junket for Masters of the Universe, a day after the world premiere in LA. After seeing the film fully embrace the vibrant colors we witnessed on set, I ask how he managed to achieve something many of his peers seem to struggle with: creating a film that is not only richly colorful, but also impeccably lit. His answer is far from surprising.
Travis Knight isn’t just a He-Man super-fan, he is the CEO of LAIKA — the world-famous stop-motion animation studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, Kubo and the Two Strings, and the upcoming Wildwood, two of which Knight also directed. Stop-motion animation, like any form of animation, is incredibly intentional about even the most minute detail, especially where color and lighting is concerned.
“It starts when you have source material like the Filmation cartoon, which was this riot of color,” he explains. “It was polychromatic splendor. It was insane, their use of color in that cartoon. That was essentially my North Star. I kept going back to the art department, and naturally, you go in that direction, and people think, ‘No, this is crazy. This looks insane. We’ve got to throttle back from that.’ And look, you do have to make things look believable, but it is an alien planet, and I wanted it to be a really rich, vibrant experience. So, as you work on a process, things tend towards gray, and you’ve got to always push it back. I’m really, really pleased with where we arrived because the movie is kind of a rich, colorful, kaleidoscopic riot, and it’s just so much fun.” He explained:
“It helps that I come from a background in animation, which is an accommodation of practical stuff and digital stuff, and so it’s the blend of those things. It’s a little bit different in live action, but it’s fundamentally the same thing.”
Knight echoed the same sentiments we heard Dyas and Sale make a year prior. Every department worked together to create cohesive designs that worked in concert with each other. “The thing that I hadn’t really done to this extent was work in prosthetics, and I didn’t have appreciation for how time-consuming and how difficult it was,” Knight explained. “But I lucked out. My prosthetics lead is a guy named Barrie Gower, who is absolutely extraordinary, and he’s a huge He-Man fan, which helped too.”
Knight went on to praise Gower and his team for the passion they brought to the production and the ways they found creative solutions to expand the world of the film. “He and his team, they put so much of themselves into this movie. They went above and beyond. They created things that are like, ‘Well, we can’t afford to put Merman in the movie,’ so they created a little Merman mask and put a guy in the background, so we got Merman in the back somewhere. I mean, they put so much of themselves into the movie.”
He also highlighted how that meeting of minds led to a film that feels set apart from the last decade of sci-fi and fantasy projects. “I think that the physical, the practical stuff, the special effects, the combination of visual effects, when those things blend together in a harmonious way, and it doesn’t happen easily, it creates a magical spell. I’m delighted with the work that went into the movie.”
What became clear over the course of both the set visit and my conversation with Knight nearly a year later is that Masters of the Universe was never approached as just another toy adaptation or effects-heavy franchise film. It was built by artists and craftspeople who understood exactly why this world resonated with audiences in the first place — not just because of He-Man or Skeletor.
In an era where so many blockbusters feel visually interchangeable, Masters of the Universe dares to look distinct. It embraces color, texture, practical artistry, and sincerity without apology. Whether the film ultimately succeeds with audiences remains to be seen, but one thing is undeniable: every frame reflects a creative team that genuinely believed in what they were making, and that passion is impossible to fake.
Masters of the Universe is in theaters on June 5, 2026.
Masters of the Universe
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June 5, 2026
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Travis Knight
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Chris Butler
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Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, Steve Tisch, Todd Black
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton broke his silence following the death of his fiancée Jade Jones’ friend Makenzi Kern during a recent bachelorette party.
“We will always love and miss you Kenz,” Haliburton, 26, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, June 17. “Forever thankful for you.”
The athlete wrote his memorial message over a photo of Kern and Jones hugging.
It was reported on Tuesday, June 16, that Kern died unexpectedly at age 26 while attending a bachelorette party hosted by Jones, 28, in St. Barts earlier this month. Kern reportedly died due to “health complications” though her family did not suspect drugs, alcohol or foul play were contributing factors, per TMZ. (An official cause of death has not yet been released.)
Kern shared numerous highlights from the bachelorette trip via social media before her death. A public obituary described Kern as someone who’d “lived life to the fullest” and was “silly, goofy and could brighten everyone’s spirits.”
“Makenzi Nichole Kern, affectionately known as ‘Kenz’, age 26, passed away unexpectedly from health complications on June 8th, 2026 two days after her 26th birthday, June 6th, 2000,” the obituary read. “She was surrounded by her closest friends on a once in a lifetime trip to St. Barthelemy Island.”
Jones and Kern became friends as cheerleaders at Iowa State University, where Haliburton also played basketball from 2018 to 2020.
On Wednesday, Jones spoke out about Kern’s death for the first time, paying tribute to “the funniest, goofiest person I’ve ever met.”
“She was always making me belly laugh,” Jones wrote via Instagram. “She had such a gift of bringing happiness to every room she was in.”
Jones recalled how Kern “loved and supported Tyrese and me through every chapter.”
“She was our biggest cheerleader and showed up for me in every big moment in my life,” Jones reflected. “I can’t even imagine our wedding day without her there celebrating with us. The day will not be the same without her, but I know she will show us she is there somehow. She has been there for all of our moments since the day I met Tyrese. But Kenz will forever live on in my memories, my laughter, my stories, and in the person I am because of her. I will never stop laughing about all our memories together.”
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones are ready to take the next big step in their relationship: they’re engaged! Haliburton, 25, and Jones met as college students at Iowa State University, so it only made sense for the Indiana Pacers star to arrange the proposal at the school. Despite the season-ending injury he suffered during Game […]
Jones closed her memorial post by acknowledging that she would be “forever grateful” to have made such a “special” friend.
“Kenz was truly a light in this world, and that light will continue to shine in everyone who was lucky enough to know her,” she concluded. “I love you forever until the end of time Kenzi. You are truly so beautiful inside and out & a once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend. Thank you for always showing up for me, for making me laugh until I cry, and for being such an unforgettable part of my life. I’ll always miss you but I know you’ll be with me, wherever I go. ‘See ya.’”
Haliburton replied in the comments section, writing to Jones, “I love you.”
The release of Steven Spielberg‘s first sci-fi movie in nearly a decade, Disclosure Day, hasn’t yet had any visible impact on the performance of the recently released Netflix sci-fi series The Boroughs. Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, the eight-part series owes a huge creative debt to Spielberg’s movies, as did the Duffers’ more popular Netflix show, Stranger Things. Disclosure Day debuted theatrically this past week and has already grossed more than $100 million worldwide on the strength of positive reviews. The Boroughs received higher praise, but it seems to be struggling to break out like the Duffers’ platform-defining hit did.
Remember, Stranger Things remains one of the most-watched shows in Netflix’s history. The fourth and fifth seasons both drew around 140 million views, and are among the 10 most-watched titles of all time on Netflix. By comparison, The Boroughs recently passed a far lower viewership benchmark. However, Netflix counts viewership for the first three months of any new film or show’s release, which means that The Boroughs has two more months to register gains. Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the show follows a group of older characters who are faced with a mysterious threat at their retirement home.
Netflix’s New Sci-Fi Series Has Spent 4 Weeks in the Top 10
The Boroughs stars Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, and Jena Malone, among others. The series holds a “Certified Fresh” 97% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the 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.” According to Netflix’s latest viewership report, The Boroughs was the eighth-most-watched series during the week of June 8 to June 14. The list was topped by the British crime drama The Witness, which accumulated 10 million views in its second week. By comparison, The Boroughs added another 2 million views in its fourth week, after drawing 5.6 million views in week one, 9.5 million views in week two, and 3.7 million views in week three. The show’s total views have now passed the 20 million mark. You can watch The Boroughs on Netflix and check out Disclosure Day in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 21, 2026
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Netflix
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Jeffrey Addiss, Will Matthews
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Augustine Frizzell, Kyle Patrick Alvarez
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James Schamus, Jose Molina, Julie Siege, Tom Hanada
Jelly Roll revealed he was hospitalized one week before his divorce from estranged wife Bunnie Xo came to light.
“I went to the hospital last night in Charlotte, North Carolina … Shout out to that whole hospital,” Jelly Roll, 41, announced via TikTok on Wednesday, June 10. “They literally got me on my feet for the show.”
The “Son of a Sinner” singer (real name Jason Bradley DeFord) is in the middle of the Big Ass Stadium Tour, where he is supporting headliner Post Malone.
Jelly Roll explained to TikTok followers that he barely got through his show at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Tuesday, June 9, due to a sinus infection. The musician sought treatment at a local hospital after performing, causing him to miss out on his usual cameo during Post Malone’s (real name Austin Richard Post) main seat.
“I’m telling you, I was puffy-faced. It was bad, dude. The sinus infection was bad,” he recalled, before joking: “Now, I’m all jacked up because they gave me a bunch of steroids!”
The rapper added, “It was the first night since I’ve been touring with Post that I wasn’t able to come out and sing ‘Losers’ with him because I just barely got through my show.”
The Grammy Award winner revealed that he received a bouquet with a “get well soon” card from Post Malone, 30, the day after his hospital stint.
“I love you, Post,” Jelly Roll beamed. “When I say on stage every night that Post Malone is the nicest human being in the world, I’m not making that up. I won’t say he’s not a rock star. He’s the most ‘rock star’ dude I’ve ever known who’s the most normal dude in the world.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Jelly Roll’s spokesperson for comment.
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO attend the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for CMT
The health scare occurred one week before Us confirmed that Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo (real name Alisa DeFord) in Tennessee on May 18. The former couple tied the knot in August 2016 and share no children. (Jelly Roll is a father of two — he shares daughter Bailee Ann, 18, with ex-girlfriend Felicia Beckwith and son Noah Buddy, 9, with ex Melisa Ann Cowell.)
Divorce documents filed by Jelly Roll cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce, specifying that the “parties are unable to live together successfully as Husband and Wife” any longer.
Documents reviewed by Us confirmed that Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo were seeking “an equitable division of the parties’ assets and apportion[ing] responsibility for payment of the parties’ debts.”
Jelly Roll has been very active on social media since filing for divorce, including removing a reference to Bunnie from his Instagram bio. On Monday, June 15, he offered an update on his 275 lb weight loss journey, sharing that he’d recently started using a protein powder that was effective as a “sweet treat.”
Meanwhile, Bunnie Xo posed in lingerie via her Instagram Storm on Monday, along with hinting that she was “getting her sparkle back.” The podcaster also shared a video where she lip-synced to Nickelback’s hit “How You Remind Me,” which is thought to be inspired by a toxic relationship.
Bunnie Xo shared another provocative social media post in the wake of her split from Jelly Roll.
On Wednesday, June 17, the “Dumb Blonde Podcast” host, 46, posted an Instagram video where she lip-synced to estranged husband Jelly Roll’s 2018 track “No Limit (Freestyle).”
The song choice is bound to raise some eyebrows since Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord), 41, raps about Bunnie (real name Alisa DeFord) in the song. Bunnie Xo specifically sang along to a section of “No Limit (Freestyle)” where he calls her “super bad” and brags that she “looks like a human Barbie.”
“I’ve been known to set it off my bitch bad like Cardi,” Jelly Roll goes on in the song. “That country s*** city slick back of the cup / Have you ever been f***ed in the back of a truck?”
Alongside the lip-syncing video, Bunnie teased in the caption, “Podcast coming.”
Bunnie’s social media posts have drawn plenty of attention since Us Weekly confirmed that Jelly Roll filed for divorce in Tennessee on May 18. The musician cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind his split from Bunnie and suggested they were working towards “an equitable division of the parties’ assets and apportion[ing] responsibility for payment of the parties’ debts.”
Two days after the divorce petition was filed, Bunnie posted a cryptic TikTok video, where she wrote, “Women’s intuition when that s*** don’t add up … Mmmmhmmm #bunniexo.”
On Monday, Bunnie posed in pink lingerie for an Instagram Story with yet another intriguing caption, which read, “She’s getting her sparkle back.” The podcaster also shared a video where she lip-synced to Nickelback’s breakup anthem “How You Remind Me.”
For his part, Jelly Roll removed references to Bunnie from his Instagram bio in the wake of his divorce news. He has otherwise stayed away from directly referencing the split, instead sharing an update on his 275 lb. weight loss journey on Monday.
The “Need a Favor” musician revealed that he was hospitalized in Charlotte one week before his divorce became public knowledge. In a June 10 TikTik video, Jelly Roll explained that he missed a planned duet with Post Malone on their Big Ass Stadium Tour on June 9 because he developed a sinus infection.
Bunnie Xo clapped back at rumors that her marriage was troubled less than a year before her estranged husband Jelly Roll filed for divorce. “Someone said the other day, ‘They used to always be together, and now you never see them together,’” Bunnie, 46, said in an August 2025 episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast. […]
“I’m telling you, I was puffy-faced. It was bad, dude. The sinus infection was bad,” he recalled, before joking: “Now, I’m all jacked up because they gave me a bunch of steroids!”
The rapper went on, “It was the first night since I’ve been touring with Post that I wasn’t able to come out and sing ‘Losers’ with him because I just barely got through my show.”
Jelly Roll is next set to hit the stage with Post Malone in East Hartford, Connecticut, on June 22 and Cleveland on June 25. (The duo will be supported at both shows by singer-songwriter Carter Faith.)
Never underestimate the power of loyalty when it comes to gamers, because they will die for a new video game in their favorite franchise. This medium has rapidly grown over the past couple of decades, with titles such as Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War redefining what video games are. However, while new games are needed, the best-selling video games are usually part of a franchise.
There are countless video game franchises, and this list will rank the ten greatest of all time based on aspects such as a balance of quantity and quality, consistency, sales, popularity, innovation, influence, design, fan opinion, critical acclaim, and overall quality. Red Dead Redemption may have two of the best games ever, but it is hard to compete against an established game series with dozens of entries.
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‘Assassin’s Creed’
A lot of franchises on this list have undertaken massive identity shifts, but one of the biggest changes comes from Assassin’s Creed, which moved from stealth to open-world 3D action. Each game has players entering a machine that takes them into the past, controlling an assassin from history as they try to help save the world by taking down high-profile targets who threaten the peace.
Not every Assassin’s Creed game is a masterpiece, but the franchise is still a legendary one because of its revolutionary stealth mechanics and iconic look. Taking on a new setting in every game spices it up with new historical intrigue and political drama. The new Assassin’s Creed games focus on large worlds and mythological battles, which, while different, are still compelling.
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‘Halo’
The most mainstream genre is arguably the FPS, which simulates real combat experience under gunfire, and Xbox capitalized on this by delivering the Halo franchise. Playing as the iconic Master Chief, gamers travel throughout the galaxy in an endless war against aliens, specifically the Covenant and the Flood, in different games.
Halo has some of the best video game sequels, highlighting an incredible stretch from the first one until the fourth. The first revolutionized the shooter genre while the second continued to pioneer the multiplayer experience, with the latter ones perfecting said formula. However, Halo does stumble with its fifth game, and while Halo Infinite was good, it is rather forgettable, diminishing a legendary legacy.
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’
Some of the best video game franchises also have the most iconic characters in the medium, such as Sonic the Hedgehog. Some gamers like to take things slow and explore, others prefer to go fast, and that is exactly what this franchise offers. Players control the legendary blue hedgehog as they run around green hills and scientific facilities in order to stop the dastardly Robotnik/Doctor Eggman.
While the franchise is more known for its movies nowadays and nostalgic cartoons, it is still a video game franchise with some of the most memorable gaming experiences. Unfortunately, the Sonic the Hedgehog brand is lesser known for their video games, but historically, the franchise is rooted in gaming excellence, delivering a feeling of velocity and engagement unlike any other.
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‘Call of Duty’
As mentioned, the FPS genre might be the most popular, and the greatest franchise it has to offer is Call of Duty. Every year or so, Activision releases a new Call of Duty game centred around authentic shooting gameplay. Sometimes set in the modern age, other times in a historical setting or in the far future, it is all about warfare during different times.
Call of Duty is often criticized for producing the same video game every year, and while they do sometimes have repetitive gameplay and similar styles, the franchise is still too popular to leave off this list. The old games are known for having some of the most defining video game experiences. Playing late-night COD with friends and its satisfying combat is a common yet unrivalled time that popularized the franchise.
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‘Pokémon’
Even if some of the franchises on this list have disappointing games, they can make it on here if they are popular enough, and there is no franchise as big as Pokémon. This legendary RPG has players catching every Pokémon they can, defeating the eight gym leaders and whatever evil team threatens the region. Each game is set in a new region with different creatures and a fresh adventure.
Pokémon has lost a lot of credibility after making the move to 3D, especially recently on the Nintendo Switch with their buggy releases. However, no matter what happens, this franchise has already established itself as the most well-known gaming brand. Up until the 3DS era, every game was a riveting new experience. Pokémon is more than a gaming franchise; it is a pop culture identity that transcends video games, not to mention it is the largest media franchise in the world.
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‘Final Fantasy’
Everyone loves a good fantasy game, and after the recent remake, Final Fantasy is once again back on top. This JRPG gaming franchise first started in 1987 and is an anthology series, with each new entry following a new cast with a different story. Starting out as a top-down 2D adventure, it has since delved into the 3D realm.
With around 16 entries in this video game franchise, Final Fantasy is an expansive series that has a die-hard fanbase. However, it is best known for the sixth and seventh games, which are timeless experiences that innovated through their storytelling, scale, and gameplay. Final Fantasy has some of the best villains in video game history, which helps create such a rich and compelling experience.
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‘Resident Evil’
The horror genre is one of the most renowned in video game history because of the immersion and greater sense of fear, and Resident Evil understood this. Whether it be zombies or mutated creatures, each game has supernatural fiends causing mayhem wherever they go, with the player needing to stop them. Resident Evil defined the survival horror genre while constantly offering new styles.
Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, this franchise has never been more popular, with new remakes being announced, a ninth game being a game of the year candidate, and a movie coming out later in the year. Ranging from an immersive and haunting horror experience to an action-packed survival masterclass, Resident Evil constantly reinvents itself to innovate on the horror genre and push the franchise to new heights.
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‘The Legend of Zelda’
When it comes to franchises, Nintendo has some of the most critically acclaimed and popular, such as Kirby and Metroid. However, the best reviewed is The Legend of Zelda, which commonly follows Link as he travels around the kingdom of Hyrule to save the princess Zelda from the evil clutches of Ganondorf as he tries to claim the Triforce for himself.
The Legend of Zelda franchise has always been critically acclaimed, but it has also reached a new level of popularity with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which brought it to an open world. From the intricately designed dungeons to the sense of adventure and exploration it evokes to the whimsical world full of lore and wonder, this franchise is ageless. The Legend of Zelda has no bad games, whether it be the charming 2D games, the dungeon-based classic 3D Zelda titles, or the new age open-air experiences.
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‘Grand Theft Auto’
Rockstar is a prolific video game studio known for a couple of franchises, including Grand Theft Auto. Every game is set in a new world inspired by a real American city, from Los Angeles to New York City to Miami. Usually playing as criminals, gamers maneuver their way through the crime-filled city just trying to make a living, but this usually gets them involved with the police and other underworld enemies.
The Legend of Zelda is more recognizable as it never strays too far from its dedicated style, but Grand Theft Auto has better sales and general popularity. Not to mention, this franchise has some of the most critically acclaimed video games that are all revolutionary masterpieces, brimming with ambition and scale. Grand Theft Auto VI is bound to be the largest video game in history, further cementing this franchise as one of the best.
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‘Mario’
Some franchises are iconic because of the games, others due to the main character, but for Mario, it is both. The red plumber never takes a day off, always needing to rescue Princess Peach from the dastardly Bowser. However, the Mario franchise is more than just a platformer; it expands to sports games, party titles, RPGs, and kart racing sensations.
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While this entry doesn’t include closely related franchises like Luigi’s Mansion, Yoshi, Peach, Wario, and Super Smash Bros., it does count the Mario Party, RPG games like Paper Mario, Mario sports games, and Mario Kart alongside the 2D and 3D platformers. Mario is a staple in the video game industry, with everyone knowing the iconic character. All the games sell well, especially the inventive platformers that are the best of the genre.
When a movie takes you into the trenches, and in the houses of families supported by those in the trenches, that’s when a war movie becomes a masterpiece. Now, loud ones often get remembered through the biggest images first: battles, explosions, uniforms, speeches, flags, sacrifice. The underrated ones usually cut from a stranger angle.
They stay with one frightened unit, one prisoner yard, one broken soldier, one train line, one ruined village, one act of resistance that history could have swallowed whole. That is why this list needs a sharper standard. The 10 movies on this list are in my opinion, masterpieces, because they find pressure where louder films sometimes miss it. Or perhaps, louder films have it too and it’s the people who skipped it. Allow me help you see it.
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‘A Midnight Clear’ (1992)
Christmas in a war film should feel like relief, but in A Midnight Clear it feels like a cruel little reminder that these boys are still young enough to want peace more than glory. The story follows Will Knott (Ethan Hawke) and his American intelligence squad in the Ardennes during World War II, where they encounter German soldiers who seem less interested in fighting than finding a way to surrender without being executed by their own side. That setup gives the film a strange tenderness before dread starts pressing in.
What makes it special is how badly everyone wants the war to stop for even one night. The snow, the singing, the nervous attempts at trust, and the awkward little gestures between enemies all create this fragile pocket of humanity that feels too good to survive. Will carries the confusion of someone trying to be decent in a situation designed to punish decency. The movie hurts because hope keeps appearing in small human shapes, and each one feels exposed to gunfire.
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‘The Big Red One’ (1980)
The Big Red One follows a sergeant (Lee Marvin) leading a squad in the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division through North Africa, Sicily, D-Day, and the liberation of a concentration camp. The men around him, including Griff (Mark Hamill), are less like mythic warriors and more like survivors trying to stay alive long enough to understand what the war has done to them.
The film’s roughness is part of its force. Death can be absurd, ugly, quick, or almost casually placed in the corner of a scene. Combat doesn’t feel clean. The childbirth in a tank, the watchful silence before danger, the strange jokes soldiers make to keep fear from eating them, and the concentration camp material all build a war movie that feels remembered rather than manufactured. It is imperfect in shape, yet full of moments that cut deeper than smoother classics. That’s a war movie’s brutal beauty to me.
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‘Attack’ (1956)
Few war movies make cowardice in command feel this enraging. A U.S. infantry unit in Europe is stuck under Captain Cooney (Eddie Albert), a weak officer whose rank protects him while better men die under his decisions. Lieutenant Costa (Jack Palance) sees exactly what Cooney is, and that knowledge turns every mission into a second battle. The enemy is out there, yes, but the danger inside the chain of command keeps poisoning the unit first.
That is what gives Attack its nasty potency. Cooney is frightening. His cowardice has social cover. He can smile, drink, excuse himself, and hide behind procedure while men pay for his fear. Colonel Bartlett (Lee Marvin) adds another layer of rot through ambition and political calculation. Costa’s rage feels earned because he is watching authority become a death sentence for the soldiers beneath it. The film deserves more love because it tears into a war-movie lie audiences still get sold too often: rank and courage do not always live in the same body.
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‘The Hill’ (1965)
A military prison in the desert should not feel more exhausting than a battlefield, yet this film turns punishment into its own war. The Hill has Joe Roberts (Sean Connery), a British soldier sent to a North African detention camp during World War II, where prisoners are forced to climb a brutal man-made hill under the control of sadistic guards. The camp has rules, uniforms, authority, and discipline, but all of that order is being used to crush men instead of preparing them.
The hill itself becomes sickening because it has no purpose beyond humiliation. Men climb it, fall, sweat, vomit, break, and climb again while the officers pretend cruelty is correction. Connery strips away every trace of glamour and gives Roberts a hard, burning refusal to let the system define him. Regimental Sergeant Major Wilson (Harry Andrews) and Staff Sergeant Williams (Ian Hendry) bring different shades of institutional violence, from rigid command to personal sadism. The movie is underrated because it understands war beyond combat. Sometimes the machine destroys its own soldiers before the enemy ever gets near them.
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‘The Train’ (1964)
The Train is one of the greatest “how much is culture worth during war?” thrillers, and it never turns that question into a lecture. Labiche (Burt Lancaster) is a French railway inspector and Resistance member who is asked to stop a Nazi officer from transporting stolen French art to Germany. Labiche is practical, tired, and focused on lives rather than paintings, which makes his involvement more interesting than simple patriotic duty.
The suspense is all sweat, metal, timing, and sacrifice. Tracks are rerouted. Engines are sabotaged. Stations become traps. Railway workers risk themselves for canvases some of them will never fully understand in museum terms, yet the theft itself represents something larger than property. Colonel von Waldheim (Paul Scofield) is dangerous because he treats art as a possession he alone deserves to preserve. Labiche keeps losing people as the mission grows, and the film keeps asking what civilization means when human bodies are the price of saving its treasures. Few war thrillers move with this much muscle and moral anger at once.
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‘The Steel Helmet’ (1951)
The Steel Helmet is about a helmet with a bullet hole and a lost child walking through war can say more than a giant battle scene. Sergeant Zack (Gene Evans) is a hardened American soldier who survives a massacre and moves through hostile territory with a young Korean boy he nicknames Short Round (William Chun). They join a small American patrol and take shelter in a Buddhist temple, where exhaustion, prejudice, fear, and enemy pressure start colliding in close quarters.
The film is blunt in the best way. Zack is tough, bitter, and ugly in his assumptions, but the world around him keeps challenging the easy categories soldiers use to survive. The temple setting gives the story an eerie stillness, almost as if ancient calm is watching modern violence embarrass itself. Short Round gives the movie its emotional sting because childhood keeps wandering through adult cruelty without protection. Made so soon after World War II and during the Korean War itself, the film feels raw, angry, and shockingly direct about race, trauma, and survival.
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‘Fires on the Plain’ (1959)
Hunger eats the humanity out of this movie one scene at a time. You’ll know that when you watch Fires on the Plain. It follows Tamura (Eiji Funakoshi), a sick Japanese soldier rejected by his own unit in the Philippines near the end of World War II and told to find a hospital that barely has room for the living. He drifts through a collapsing landscape where soldiers are starving, command has dissolved, and survival has become more frightening than death.
The film is almost unbearable because it removes every romantic escape hatch. Tamura is not marching toward glory but wandering through a world where bodies, fields, smoke, and empty stomachs keep narrowing the idea of what a person can be. The other soldiers he meets are trapped between shame, desperation, cannibalism, and the animal needs to continue breathing. Fires on the Plain is war stripped down to appetite and ruin and calling it underrated feels insane after watching it, because few anti-war films look this directly at what defeat does to the soul.
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‘The Burmese Harp’ (1956)
The Burmese Harp may just be the gentlest film on this list but also the one that leaves the deepest bruise. Here’s how. Near the close of World War II, a group of Japanese soldiers in Burma surrender and try to hold onto music, dignity, and each other after the fighting has already taken so much. Mizushima (Shoji Yasui), one of their men, is sent to persuade another Japanese unit to surrender, then becomes separated from his comrades and begins a journey that changes the rest of his life.
What follows has a quiet spiritual ache that sneaks up on you. Mizushima sees dead Japanese soldiers left unburied across Burma, and the sight pulls him away from ordinary return. His harp, his disguise as a monk, and his growing need to care for the abandoned dead turn the film into something more painful than a survival story. The soldiers singing together gives the movie warmth, but that warmth keeps meeting the cost of the war they survived. It is a masterpiece because it understands guilt after surrender. Living is one burden. Remembering the dead properly is another.
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‘The Ascent’ (1977)
The Ascent feels cold in a way that goes past the weather. Two Soviet partisans, Sotnikov (Boris Plotnikov) and Rybak (Vladimir Gostyukhin), search for food in Nazi-occupied Belarus and get captured after a desperate journey through snow, fear, and exhaustion. On paper, it is a wartime survival story. In the experience of watching it, the film becomes a moral furnace where pain, betrayal, faith, and fear strip both men down to what they truly are.
Sotnikov’s body is weak, sick, and battered, yet his inner stillness grows more powerful as the pressure increases. Rybak is more physically capable, and that makes his terror more devastating because he keeps trying to stay alive one compromise at a time. Larisa Shepitko gives the snow, faces, silences, and interrogations a force that feels almost sacred without turning the film soft. The villagers, the collaborators, the German officers, and the prisoners all seem trapped under the same dead sky. This is one of the greatest war films ever made because it treats survival as a question of the soul, not only the body.
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‘Army of Shadows’ (1969)
No resistance film has ever made heroism feel this tired, lonely, and stripped of applause. This is hands down the most underrated war film ever made. Army of Shadows follows members of the French Resistance under Nazi occupation, especially Philippe Gerbier (Lino Ventura), a calm and disciplined operative who escapes, hides, organizes, and makes brutal decisions with almost no space for emotion. These people are brave, but the film never lets bravery become glamour. It feels closer to a job done in the dark by people who know the job may erase them.
That is why it sits at the top. The safe houses, coded meetings, prison breaks, executions, betrayals, and quiet waits all carry the same terrible understanding: resistance requires courage, but it also demands secrecy, suspicion, and choices that damage the people making them. Gerbier carries a heaviness that feels carved from experience. Mathilde (Simone Signoret) is brilliant, practical, and heartbreaking because competence cannot protect her from every consequence. The film’s greatness is in its refusal to flatter the viewer. It honors resistance by showing how much of it looked like fear, patience, grief, and silence.
Army of Shadows
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September 10, 1969
- Runtime
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145 minutes
- Director
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Jean-Pierre Melville
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Jean-Pierre Melville, Joseph Kessel
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Lino Ventura
Philippe Gerbier
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Jean-Pierre Cassel
Jean-François Jardie
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By TeeJay Small
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If you’re a sitcom fan of a certain age, you probably spent your formative years sitting in front of a glowing television set, watching Tim Allen grunt and shout about tools on Home Improvement. For years now, fans have asked for a Home Improvement reunion of some sort, since just about every other show from that era has been rebooted, remade, or squeezed dry with legacy sequels. Unfortunately, it looks like a Home Improvement reunion won’t be in the cards for the foreseeable future, according to Tim Allen himself.
Per a recent report in Variety, Tim the tool man is blaming his fictional kids for gumming up the works, claiming that they have severe “personality problems” that are keeping them from reuniting. Specifically, the Toy Story 5 star claims that network execs from ABC “keep talking about how it could move forward, but they get stuck [because] there are some personality problems right now with the boys.” When asked about his own vision for a possible Home Improvement reunion, Allen explained “I always thought it would be cool if it was a story about them. That’s a little challenging right now, to put it mildly.”
The New Family Dynamic
Allen’s comments seem to refer to a series of arrests and other headline-grabbing moments from his younger costars. Most notably, Zachery Ty Bryan, who portrayed Tim Taylor’s son Brad on the original series, has had numerous run-ins with the law. Having starred on Home Improvement from the ages of nine to 17, it’s easy to see how the young actor might have fallen prey to the same kinds of issues that plague many child stars.
Bryan was arrested in 2025 on charges of second-degree violence, after previously facing arrests for felony assault, third-degree robbery, and domestic violence over the years. While these charges are quite shocking, it’s worth pointing out that Tim Allen isn’t exactly a shining paragon of moral and lawful virtue. The Buzz Lightyear voice actor has carried numerous controversies of his own over the years, including on-set misconduct claims, accusations of creating a hostile work environment, and arrests for drug trafficking and drunk driving.
Don’t Hold Your Breath
None of this is to say that Allen or his costars are singlehandedly preventing Home Improvement from returning. Still, it’s worth pointing out that the production has more to contend with than some simple “personality problems.” In fact, even if Allen and his TV children were squeaky clean legally speaking, there’s a good chance that a reunion still wouldn’t take shape. Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who portrayed Randy on the series, is no longer interested in acting, and hasn’t appeared on screen in over a decade.
Of course, ABC could take a page from the Malcolm In The Middle reboot by recasting Randy, but that would sort of conflict with Tim Allen’s vision that the series centers on the Taylor boys all grown up. As it currently stands, it seems like a Home Improvement reboot is less likely to be made today than ever before. Maybe we can hold out hope for a 40 year reunion special in 2031, but even that seems a little farfetched.
Tyrese Haliburton’s fiancée is mourning the heartbreaking loss of one of her closest friends after a luxury bachelorette getaway ended in tragedy.
Jade Jones shared an emotional tribute this week to Makenzi Kern, who died unexpectedly at age 26 while celebrating alongside friends in St. Barts.
As loved ones continue to grieve, questions surrounding Kern’s sudden death have fueled widespread speculation online, even as those close to the situation insist there is no indication of foul play or substance involvement.
Jones broke her silence on Wednesday night with an emotional Instagram post honoring her longtime friend following her sudden death.
Sharing a collection of photos from their years of friendship, she reflected on the bond they shared and the impact Kern had on those around her.
“I am forever grateful that I got to love someone as truly special as Kenzi, and to have been loved back by her,” Jones wrote.
She continued, “Kenz was truly a light in this world, and that light will continue to shine in everyone who was lucky enough to know her. I love you forever until the end of time Kenzi.”
Jones also described Kern as “a once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend” and thanked her for years of support, laughter, and memories.
“I’ll always miss you but I know you’ll be with me, wherever I go. ‘See ya,’” she added. Among those responding was Tyrese Haliburton himself, who simply commented, “I love you.”
Tyrese Haliburton’s Fiancée’s Friend Died During St. Barts Celebration
According to an online obituary, Kern died on June 8, just two days after celebrating her 26th birthday.
The obituary noted that she passed away while “surrounded by her closest friends on a once in a lifetime trip to St. Barthelemy Island.”
Images shared by Jones on social media shortly before the tragedy showed the group enjoying the tropical destination, spending time by the pool and relaxing on the beach during the bachelorette festivities.
A source familiar with the situation later revealed that Kern died unexpectedly due to health complications.
According to the insider, her family does not suspect foul play and does not believe drugs or alcohol played any role in her death.
Kern is survived by her parents, stepparents, sister, step-siblings, grandparents, and boyfriend.
Tyrese Haliburton’s Friend’s Death Sparks Online Speculation
Since the news of Kern’s death made it to the headlines, numerous theories have quickly surfaced online about what may have caused her sudden passing.
One woman claiming to know the family wrote on social media that the 26-year-old suffered a sudden heart attack.
Others went further, with some attempting to connect her death to COVID-19 vaccinations despite no evidence supporting those claims.“Sounds sudden and vaxxy,” one X user posted per the Daily Mail.
Laura Miers, a vocal critic of COVID vaccines, also weighed in online, writing that “the New Normal really blows.” “We will be witnessing record premature death for the rest of our natural lives,” she added.
Despite the speculation, there has been no evidence linking Kern’s death to any COVID vaccine.
Those close to the situation have instead emphasized that she died unexpectedly from health complications.
Haliburton’s Fiancée Shared A Special Bond With Kern
The friendship between Jones and Kern stretched back years before the tragic trip.
Like Jones and Tyrese Haliburton, the deceased attended Iowa State University, where she and Jones were teammates on the school’s cheerleading squad.
Friends knew her affectionately as “Kenz.” After college, Kern built a career in Nebraska, where she worked as a membership director for a local YMCA branch.
Her connection to the NBA player’s fiancée remained strong throughout the years, making her sudden passing especially devastating for the bride-to-be.
Similarly, Jones and Haliburton have also built a long-term relationship of their own. The couple have been together for more than seven years, dating back to his days as a standout guard at Iowa State.
Their relationship continued as Haliburton’s basketball career rapidly expanded onto the national stage.
Haliburton Has Faced Challenges Away From The Tragedy
While supporting his partner through the loss of her friend, Tyrese Haliburton has also endured a difficult stretch professionally.
The 26-year-old was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft before eventually joining the Indiana Pacers.
He later helped lead Indiana to the 2025 NBA Finals, marking one of the biggest achievements of his career.
However, the Finals ended on a painful note. Haliburton suffered a devastating Achilles injury during Indiana’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, an injury severe enough to sideline him for the entire 2025-26 season.
By Steven Nelson
| Published
Sometimes, catching up with current stars back well before they had become household names and faces can be almost like a look back into a time capsule. And sometimes nearly the entire cast of a movie goes on to relative superstardom. With that in mind, get ready for a heartwarming and nostalgic journey with 10 Years, a hidden gem currently streaming on Tubi that brings together two rising stars, Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum (and a bunch of others).
Released in 2011, this film takes us back to the early days of Channing Tatum and Chris Pratt’s careers, where both actors were still on the cusp of becoming world famous.
A Low-Stakes Rom-Com
In 10 Years, Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum lead an ensemble cast (which we’ll get to), portraying a group of friends who reunite for their high school reunion. As they come together to celebrate the passing of a decade since graduation, the film delves into themes of friendship, growth, and reminiscence.
Chris Pratt’s character, Cully, is a lovable and somewhat goofy guy who has yet to fully outgrow his high school persona. As the film progresses, Pratt’s performance brings both charm and vulnerability to Cully, capturing the essence of a character trying to find his place in the adult world.
Channing Tatum takes on the role of Jake, a successful music executive who has moved on from his high school days. Tatum’s portrayal of Jake exudes charisma and maturity, reflecting the growth his character has undergone since their shared high school experiences.
Throughout the movie, 10 Years weaves together multiple storylines, exploring the complexities of friendships that have evolved over time. As the characters reconnect and reminisce, the film strikes a balance between heartfelt moments and lighthearted humor, creating an emotionally resonant narrative.
A Cast Beyond Stacked
And, of course, there’s the rest of the cast. If it sounds like the precursor for what would see in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, well, you aren’t far off. In addition to Channing Tatum (not in the MCU, yet) and Chris Pratt (duh), there’s Oscar Isaac and Anthony Mackie who make up part of the core friend group. Plus, Aubrey Plaza is in there as well. Rounding it out are Rosario Dawson, Justin Long, Kate Mara, and Ron Livingston.
And while the film didn’t come out to much in the way of fanfare (less than a million at the box office), it does maintain a 58 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Chris Pratt And Channing Tatum Hadn’t Reached Super-Stardom Just Yet
For both Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum, 10 Years marks an important stage in their careers. At the time of the film’s release, Pratt had already begun gaining recognition for his role as Andy Dwyer in the popular TV series Parks and Recreation. However, his breakthrough into major blockbuster films was still on the horizon. His endearing performance in 10 Years showcased his comedic talent and set the stage for more significant opportunities that awaited him.
Similarly, Channing Tatum was establishing himself as a prominent actor in Hollywood, having already starred in films like Step Up and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. 10 Years further solidified his status as a leading man, with his charisma and charm shining through in the role of Jake.
As their careers continued to flourish, both Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum went on to achieve immense success. Pratt became a prominent figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, while Tatum impressed audiences with his performances in films like Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street, and Roofman.
Looking back, 10 Years serves as both a heartfelt ensemble dramedy and a fascinating snapshot of Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum before they became major Hollywood stars. Their performances showcase the charm and talent that would later propel them to blockbuster success, making the film an endearing trip down memory lane that’s well worth revisiting.
As of this writing, 10 Years is streaming for free on Tubi.
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Katie Holmes clearly knows that sometimes, the simplest wardrobe staples can be the most luxurious. At the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner, the actress paired a beige top with sleek black trousers and two-toned heels, serving the effortless polish she’s known for. The good news is that a similar quiet-luxury top is on Amazon, and doesn’t cost more than $20!
With its neutral palette, clean lines and slightly slouchy fit, this sleeveless summer knit is a celebrity-approved style that’s actually wearable. It’s something you can casually wear to dinner with friends, not just to an A-lister-packed event, which in short means we’re snagging at least two.
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The Btfbm Sleeveless Knit Top comes in a light khaki shade that channels Katie’s exact vibe, with a relaxed crew neckline and a loose, breezy silhouette. It’s a piece that works as hard as you do, and whether it’s tucked into trousers for dinner, layered under a blazer for the office or paired with denim on weekends, it transforms your look into something luxe.
Katie Holmes did it again. She skipped a predictable fashion look for something sleeker, richer and so much classier. Her dark-wash denim style reads way more polished than regular blue, and we found the look on sale for just $27 on Amazon! The Happy Hours actress was recently spotted in New York City looking effortlessly […]
The stylish, affordable tank is also incredibly flattering. Aside from visually elongating your figure, the ribbed knit drapes away from your body rather than squeezing or constricting, making you appear slimmer by default. Oh, and it’s stretchy!
One five-star shopper wrote, “The fabric is soft and silky (no shine) and not see-through. The construction is like much more expensive garments . . . It hits at high hip and falls loosely without being tight . . . This top is sophisticated, timeless and classic.”
At $20, this chic wonder is basically begging to become the unsung hero of your warm-weather rotation. Holmes makes minimalist dressing look like an art form, and now you can borrow her formula. A great neutral knit, comfy pants, your favorite shoes and you’re done. No overthinking required.
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Bloating always comes at the worst times, but with the right blouse, it really doesn’t matter! We found 13 tummy-flattering blouses that fit the description, making you look slim, polished and anything but ‘poofy.’ They should cost hundreds, but our tailored-looking picks start at just $4! The chic, rich mom blouses on our list are […]
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