Léa Seydouxhas taken on big franchise hits like No Time to Dieand Dune: Part 2, but now the actress is bringing us into the world of Gentle Monster. Directed and written by Marie Kreutzer, the film has been making its way around festivals, debuting at Cannes and continuing with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) later this fall. And now audiences can see the trailer for the film, which will be released in select theaters on October 30 and then later on Netflix on November 18. Gentle Monster stars Seydoux, Jella Hasse, Laurence Rupp, and Academy Award nominee Catherine Deneuve.
The film stars Seydoux as Lucy, a concert pianist who has to confront the idea of not really knowing who her husband is when police come to their home to raid his belongings. À la films like Justine Triet’s Anatomy of a Fall, the trailer for Gentle Monster will have the audience (along with its characters) questioning everything. Gentle Monster is described as follows: “When a police raid shatters her life, concert pianist Lucy (Léa Seydoux) must protect her son and confront how little she knows her husband after he is accused of an unspeakable crime in this tense thriller about trust and survival.”
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The trailer features Seydoux playing piano with glimpses of the story coming to life. It is simple and highlights Deneuve’s role beautifully but it does leave you wondering exactly what this family is about to go through. While the trailer does not say what crime Phillip (Rupp) commits, the film itself is based around a real life case against Austrian actor Florian Teichtmeister.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
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☢️Oppenheimer
🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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The Horrifying Case That Inspired Gentle Monster
In 2020, there was a report released by Die Zeit that detailed a pedophile ring involving 30,000 people. The case affected Kreutzer so that she began working on Gentle Monster. The problem came when an actor who worked on her previous film was associated with the news. Teichtmeister, who starred in Kreutzer’s film Corsage, was charged and sentenced as a result and it led to Kreutzer questioning the film she had been working on. “I was in shock” Kreutzer told Cannes. “Initially I thought that I couldn’t carry on working on Gentle Monster because the film would always be linked with the Florian Teichtmeister case, but hiding away would have been a mistake.” She ultimately went on to complete the film.
You can see Gentle Monster in theaters on October 30.
Kristen Stewart and her wife, Dylan Meyer, are attached by the hip; movie sets are not exempt!
The actress shared her experience spending time with her wife on the set of their new movie “The Wrong Girls” and how she did not give her any reason to reconsider casting her in the movie.
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer got married on April 20, 2025, in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles over a decade after they first connected on a movie set.
The star actress was side by side with the love of her life as she made her directorial debut with the new movie, and she confessed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” that working with her wife was an instant yes from her.
Stewart broke down the concept of making movies with somebody as an act of intimacy, and when they come out good, the love becomes apparent. The actress continued that it made total sense for her to work with her closest friends and family, hence her decision to accept Meyer’s directions for the project.
According to US Magazine, on whether people tried to change her mind about working with her wife, Stewart responded to Fallon that her personality would have never allowed that kind of thought or suggestion to fester. In her words:
“I’m a sort of exceptionally demanding and direct person, so no. I was just like, ‘You’re going to make the movie without me? No.’”
Stewart was filled with adoration for Meyer for her choices in the film, especially the soundtrack. She described her wife as a really “cool girl.”
Stewart’s sweetheart is no stranger to the workings of the industry, just like her partner. Meyer was born to Nicholas Meyer, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter who has birthed iconic productions like “Star Trek IV: The Voyage,” “Time After Time,” and “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.”
Meyer also has a handful of incredible screenwriting credits to her name, leaving her imprints on successful projects including “Moxie,” “Miss 2059,” “Loose Ends,” “Rock Bottom,” and many others. The Blast shared that when she is not behind the scenes directing or writing movies, she is also showing off her acting skills.
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The 38-year-old’s acting credits also boast projects like “The Death and Return of Superman,” “Jem Reacts to the New Jem and the Holograms Trailer,” and “Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling.”
Meyer, alongside Maggie McLean and Stewart, founded Nevermind Pictures, a production company that signed a first-look deal with “Fremantle” in 2024. Through the company, Meyer became a producer on the biopic of Lidia Yuknavitch, “The Chronology of Water.”
Inside Kristen Stewart And Dylan Meyer’s Intimate Wedding Ceremony
The lovebirds grabbed their marriage license last year at a courthouse in a discreet ceremony at Stewart’s home in Los Angeles. The couple dressed to the nines for the ceremony in matching outfits and simple hairdos, showing off their blonde locs.
Stewart and Meyer got engaged in 2021 when the latter got down on one knee two years after they began dating in 2019. During a previous appearance on Kimmel’s show in 2022, Stewart had shared some interesting plans for their nuptials and plans to hold the wedding at the Oscars if she clinched a win in the best actress category.
Stewart had expressed her wish for Guy Fieri to officiate the ceremony, as she continued that an Oscar wedding meant a free reception, an expansive venue, and a no-stress guest list. The actress had received her first-ever Oscar nomination for her role in the Princess Diana film “Spencer.”
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The ‘Twilight’ Actress Revealed She Was Pushed To Define Her Sexuality Before She Was Ready
In 2021, Stewart discussed the initial pressures she felt as a lesbian woman in Hollywood who intended to keep her identity under the radar. She found herself in the spotlight as people began dissecting her sexuality publicly after she stepped out with a woman at age 21, making her question whether she would still figure herself out.
The actress explained that her hesitation to discuss her relationships was never rooted in embarrassment about being with women. Rather, she resented feeling as though intimate parts of her identity and romantic life belonged to the public, an experience that ultimately made her more guarded.
Her love life later took a major turn with Meyer six years after the pair initially crossed paths on a movie set. When the couple reconnected at a mutual friend’s birthday party in 2019, Stewart was immediately smitten, and she wondered how they had spent years living in the same city without finding their way back to each other.
Prior to their engagement becoming public, Stewart and Meyer sparked speculation about a secret marriage after they were spotted wearing rings in July 2021.
Kristen StewartRevealed How Directing Changed Her Reputation in Hollywood
When the actress is not discussing sexuality or relationships, she also uses her platform to challenge the treatment of women in Hollywood. As noted by The Blast, Stewart addressed some issues in her fiery speech at the Academy and Chanel’s 2025 Women’s Luncheon.
She slammed the culture of “big boyism” in Hollywood and how it shut the doors to female talent in the industry despite the impression that things were becoming more progressive. Her experience making her directorial debut on “The Chronology of Water” changed her perspective.
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She accused Hollywood of publicly championing women while continuing to operate under a system that sidelines their voices and weakens their creative authority. The actress claimed actors, particularly women, are often treated poorly and regarded as though their jobs require little thought or intelligence.
After she became a director, Stewart discovered that suddenly people were approaching her as an entity whose ideas were worth listening to. She also recalled a conversation with a respected male actor that highlighted the disparity.
According to her, male directors are often praised for being movie visionaries, and actresses may be seen as little more than tools to execute the director’s vision.
Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer are soulmates in every sense!
Jill Zarin is grieving the loss of the woman she describes as the heart of her family. The former “Real Housewives of New York” star announced on Tuesday that her mother, Gloria Kamen, had died at 91, sharing a deeply personal tribute alongside photographs spanning her mother’s life.
For Zarin, the loss is more than the passing of a beloved parent. It marks the death of her “best friend,” mentor, and the woman whose wisdom helped shape generations of her family.
Jill Zarin announced the tragedy on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing her mom passed away that morning at 91.
Rather than focusing solely on the circumstances of her death, Jill’s tribute centered on the enormous role Kamen played throughout her life.
“She was my best friend, my mentor, and the most important person in my life,” Zarin wrote, capturing the relationship they shared.
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She also described her mother as “the heart of our family” for 68 years, noting her devotion to Zarin’s father and her reputation for speaking the truth. “She was everyone’s therapist, everyone’s voice of reason,” the TV personality added.
Kamen’s influence was not confined to private family conversations. Zarin, her sister Lisa and their mother collaborated on the 2010 book “Secrets of a Jewish Mother,” turning Kamen’s experiences and advice into a shared project.
Zarin described the book as a reflection of “the wisdom that made her unforgettable.”
Kamen’s influence also found its way into Jill Zarin’s public identity, making her connection to “The Real Housewives of New York” especially personal.
The 62-year-old appeared on the Bravo series from 2008 to 2011, but in remembering her mother, she gave Kamen a title that placed her above the reality television franchise itself.
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“The real OG housewife who raised incredible women and touched the lives of millions with her counsel and kindness,” Zarin wrote.
She revealed that her mother left behind “a legacy that can’t be measured,” one that will continue through her grandchildren Allyson, Jonathan, Joanna and Yotam, along with her first great-grandchild, Abby.
Zarin closed the tribute by acknowledging the personal lessons her mother left behind, including her judgment about Zarin’s father. “You picked the best father I could ever ask for and you were always right about everything even if it took me a while to see it,” she wrote.
She also thanked Kamen for giving her “the most beautiful family,” before writing, “She will be deeply missed and never ever forgotten.”
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Jill Zarin’s Fans Rally Around Her After Mother’s Death
The deeply personal tribute to Kamen also prompted an immediate outpouring of support from Zarin’s followers, many of whom reflected on the impact Kamen appeared to have had on her daughter and those around her.
One person wrote, “Sending you and your family healing prayers and love during this difficult time. May the memories of her beautiful life be a part of your heart always.”
Another commenter described Kamen as “the absolute best person, adopted mother, confidant and true warrior.”
They added, “I counted on her for advice on everything and anything. She is already so missed and I will hold all our time spent together and conversations so dear to my heart forever.”
Others offered prayers for Jill and her family, with one writing, “Oh Jill, I am so sorry!! Prayers for everyone and especially your beloved daddy!!! RIP Gloria, what a glorious legacy you leave!!”
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Another fan called Kamen “such a wonderful, wise person” while sending prayers to Zarin and her family during the difficult time.
Kamen’s importance in Jill Zarin’s life was evident long before the reality star announced her mother’s death, and one particularly emotional moment came when the star shared a glimpse of her mom during a 2022 health scare.
In November of that year, the former realityTV star revealed that her mother had been hospitalized in Florida after suffering an undisclosed medical issue.
Per Page Six, Zarin posted a video from the hospital, giving followers a look at her time with Kamen during Thanksgiving. The footage showed Zarin alongside her mother as they spent the holiday together.
Although Zarin did not publicly disclose extensive details about Gloria’s condition, the hospital visit showcased the closeness between the two women.
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Jill Zarin’s ‘Golden Life’ Exit Came After Bad Bunny Backlash
Away from her personal life, Zarin has been navigating a very public year. Her return to reality television took an unexpected turn when the comeback she had been preparing for suddenly disappeared.
As The Blast reported, the star was dropped from E!’s upcoming “The Golden Life” in February after comments she made about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance sparked backlash.
Zarin had been announced as part of the series alongside fellow “RHONY” originals Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan, who were set to reunite in Palm Beach.
In a since-deleted Instagram video, Zarin called the performance “the worst halftime show ever” and questioned the decision to have it performed in Spanish, while also criticizing the choreography and suggesting it was political.
Blink49 Studios subsequently confirmed that it would no longer move forward with her involvement, saying, “In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life.”
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Zarin later said she removed the video “right away” and added, “People make mistakes. I’m human.” Dorinda Medley was subsequently added to the cast in her place.
Superheroes like Spider-Man and Batman are well-known for their amazing rogues’ galleries—having some of the most unique and interesting villains in the comic book game. However, a superhero whose catalog of enemies does not get enough respect is none other than the Man of Steel himself, Superman, also known as DC’s golden boy.
While pretty much everyone who knows Superman also knows his greatest enemy, Lex Luthor, many don’t realize that there are a plethora of foes of the big blue boy scout that are amazing characters.Lex Luthor isn’t the only baddie on the block and, oftentimes, can feel a bit worn out in comparison to others. Whether they’re a giant hulking space warlord or a dark, alternate version of the hero, there are plenty of Superman villains who don’t get enough credit.
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The Atomic Skull
Atomic Skull from Superman: The Animated SeriesImage via Warner Bros. Animation
While he may be a far more minor foe of the Man of Steel, the incredibly underrated villain of this iconic hero is none other than The Atomic Skull, also known as Albert Michaels. He’s a great example of how much heavy lifting a great design for a character can do. While not being used by the writers for many in-depth stories, the design for this bad guy makes him immediately recognizable.
The Atomic Skull looks so cool and, depending on the variant of the character one is watching, he can be either a tragic soul or a monster beyond redemption. Nuclear powers are very fun to work with as a writer, and they pose an interesting threat to Superman—given the fact that while The Atomic Skull’s nuclear radiation may not be able to do much to Supes, he could devastate the human body with little-to-no effort.
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General Zod
There’s no question that General Zod is almost as famous a villain to Kal-El as Lex Luthor is, and there’s a reason that he’s been used in Superman media as often as he has been. A vital piece of the hero’s origin is the fact that his home world of Krypton was destroyed when he was a mere child—before he could truly know it—and that’s where Zod comes in as an fascinating antithesis to this.
Zod is also from Krypton, but lived his entire life there, so he has such a larger attachment to the planet and its people than Kal-El ever could have. This led him to become a foe thanks to the trauma that he suffered seeing his home destroyed. For his entire life, the titular hero thought he was the sole survivor of the former planet, so not only is Zod a gigantic surprise for him,but it also serves to be a look at what Superman could have potentially become if he had lived in his home world for longer.
Darkseid
Darkseid reaching out with his left arm in DC ComicsImage via DC Comics
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While, at first glance, some may immediately assume that the terrifying Darkseid is a Justice League villain only—and he has been a foe to them plenty of times—he’s also been a solo Superman villain many times,as well. Kind of like how, over at Marvel, Kingpin is both a Spider-Man and Daredevil villain; Darkseid is just as much a villain to the Man of Steel alone as he is to the entire Justice League.
He’s a personal archenemy to the hero and is genuinely one of the most powerful villains in the DC Comics universe. Who better to face one of the most powerful superheroes of all time than one of the strongest supervillains of all time? He poses a challenge to Superman that truly no other foes are able to, making him so interesting when he appears in a book.
Bizarro
Tyler Hoechlin as Bizarro with a cracked grey face and glowing blue eyes in Superman and LoisImage via The CW
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There’s no villain like the likes of Bizarro. Coming from an alternate, flipped reality, Bizarro is an iteration of Superman that is pretty much inverted—with the best version of the character being seen inSuperman & Lois. He may be funny in the sense that he’s a character that speaks in opposites and looks creepy, but he’s also abundantly tragic. He’ll never live up to the “real world” version of himself, which plagues him.
He’s also a very complex character, not always being a villain, with his morality going back and forth. The character is often used as a highlight of why Clark Kent’s genuineness and honor, showing exactly what it would look like if a man like him had zero responsibilityto pair with his absolute power—as stated in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice: “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.”
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Collider Exclusive · Universe Personality Quiz Which Iconic Universe Do You Belong in the Most? Star Wars · Lord of the Rings · Harry Potter · Game of Thrones · Star Trek
Five legendary universes. Five completely different visions of what the world could be — or already was. One of them is the world your instincts, your values, and your particular way of existing were built for. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🚀Star Wars
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💍Lord of the Rings
🧙Harry Potter
👑Game of Thrones
🖖Star Trek
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What gives your life its deepest sense of meaning? Every universe is built around a different answer to this question.
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Which kind of world do you most want to inhabit? The environment shapes who you become. Choose carefully.
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How do you prefer your conflicts resolved? The shape of a world’s conflicts tells you everything about its soul.
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Who do you want beside you when things get difficult? Your ideal companions reveal the world you were made for.
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What is your relationship with power? How you seek, wield, or resist power is the map of who you are.
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How does your universe treat good and evil? A world’s moral architecture tells you more about it than any map.
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What role would you naturally fall into? Every universe has archetypes. Which one fits you without trying?
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What do you ultimately believe about the future? The answer to this is the clearest window into which universe already lives inside you.
Your Universe Has Been Chosen You Belong In…
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Your answers point to the iconic universe your values, your instincts, and your particular way of seeing the world were built for. This is where you would find your people — and your purpose.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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Star Wars
You believe in the cause — in the idea that freedom is worth fighting for even when the odds are impossible and the empire is vast.
You are drawn to the moral clarity of a universe where hope itself is a form of resistance.
You’d find your people in the Rebellion — a ragtag coalition of true believers held together by conviction more than resources.
Star Wars is fundamentally a story about ordinary people choosing to matter in an extraordinary conflict — and that is exactly your kind of story.
The Force may or may not be with you. But the will to use it for something larger than yourself certainly is.
Middle-earth
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Lord of the Rings
You understand, in the deepest part of yourself, that the journey matters as much as the destination — and that the world’s beauty is worth protecting even at great cost.
Middle-earth is a world of ancient wonder, deep friendship, and a darkness that only retreats when enough small acts of courage accumulate.
You would thrive here because you value the fellowship more than the glory — the road more than the arrival.
Tolkien’s universe rewards patience, loyalty, and the willingness to carry something heavy across a very long distance.
Those are not burdens to you. They are simply how you move through the world.
The Wizarding World
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Harry Potter
You believe that love, loyalty, and doing what’s right are not naive sentiments — they are the most powerful forces in any world, magical or otherwise.
The Wizarding World is a place of wonder hidden in plain sight, where learning is transformative and the bonds you form at school follow you into every battle.
You would flourish here because you take both the magic and the friendships seriously — and you understand that one without the other is incomplete.
Harry Potter’s universe ultimately rewards those who choose to stand for something even when standing is terrifying.
That choice — made quietly, without guarantee — is something you understand completely.
Westeros · The Known World
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Game of Thrones
You see the world clearly — its power structures, its hypocrisies, its brutal arithmetic — and you are not paralysed by that clarity. You use it.
Westeros is a world that rewards intelligence, adaptability, and the willingness to understand that every alliance is also a negotiation.
You would survive here — possibly thrive here — because you don’t confuse the world as it is with the world as you’d like it to be.
Game of Thrones is a story about what happens when the idealists and the realists collide. You are sharp enough to know which one lasts longer.
Winter always comes. You are already prepared.
The United Federation of Planets
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Star Trek
You believe the future is worth building — that curiosity, cooperation, and the expansion of understanding are not just ideals but the most practical path forward for any civilisation.
Star Trek is a universe where the questions matter as much as the answers, and where encountering something utterly alien is cause for wonder rather than fear.
You would belong here because you are fundamentally optimistic about what intelligence and decency can achieve — while being honest about how hard that achievement is.
The Federation is the universe’s most ambitious thought experiment: what if we actually got better?
You don’t just hope that’s possible. You think it’s the only thing worth working toward.
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Livewire
Livewre in ‘Superman: The Animated Series’Image via Warner Bros. Animation
If Spider-Man’s Electro isn’t already proof, electricity-powered villains are always very cool to watch, given the visual spectacle that they present, as well as the massive power that comes with them. Superman has an electric villain of his own named Livewire—also known as Leslie Willis. She finds herself standing out as special compared to the rest of the world’s electricity baddies thanks to her punk-rock vibe, chaotic energy, and her focus on the age of media.
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Rather than having some tear-jerking sob story, Livewire honestly just adores having power and causing pandemonium.Having an agent of chaos like this face off with a character like Clark Kent is super entertaining, and she’s another great antithesis to the kind of hero that the DC Comics icon is.
Manchester Black
Manchester Black looking at a city in Superman’s fortress of solitude in Superman vs. The EliteImage via Warner Bros. Animation
This British foe isn’t just a mental threat to Supermanthrough his telekinesis, but because his ideals as a character are the perfect foil to who the Man of Steel is at his core. DC’s iconic hero is a very special kind of guy, and he has a villain who can truly deconstruct the way that he looks at life—his relentless optimism—and challenge him in a whole new way. Being an abundantly powerful telepath, he knows the hero’s secret identity, using it against him.
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In his heart, Manchester Black is a man who is a realist at heart. He consistently tries to get the big blue boy scout to break his no-kill rule. He’s savagely honest, acting almost as a devil on the shoulder for the reader who questions whether Superman’s hope for the world and humanity is really that realistic and worth all the effort. This helps set him apart from the rest of his rogues’ gallery, not being a mustache-twirling bad guy, but a rough-around-the-edges mastermind instead.
DC Comics’ Metallo opening his shirt and exposing Superman to his heart made of kryptoniteImage via DC Comics
Everyone and their mother knows that Kryptonite—the iconic green, glowing rock from Krypton—is Superman’s biggest weakness. “That’s my Kryptonite” has become such a popular phrase that pretty much everyone knows it, regardless of whether they’re a Superman fan or not. What if there was a villain that was literally made of the material, though? That comes in the form of the one and only Metallo—a robotic man with Kryptonite for a heart.
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There have been a couple versions of Metallo over the years, but the John Corben iteration is quite easily the best and most interesting. He’s got a tragic edge to him— he’s a titan that can face Kryptonians in fist-to-fist combat and is a perfect plot foil to Clark, being emotionless and lacking complete empathy. Besides, what could look cooler than what is essentially a Terminator with a Kryptonite heart?
Mr. Mxyzptlk
Mister Mxyzptlk smilingImage via DC Comics
Superman is a very physically driven superhero when it comes to fighting his enemies most of the time. With someone with powers like his, it only makes sense that writers write him to fight villains that he can punch, laser, freeze breath at, and more. However, things get real fun when he gets to face a foe that he can’t reasonably fight physically—one that challenges him on a mental and strategic level more than anything. That is most definitely the case with Mr. Mxyzptlk—a 5th-dimensional imp who can literally warp reality with omnipotent power.
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Mr. Mxyzptlk absolutely overpowers Superman when it comes to powers. Therefore, Superman can’t face him as he normally would. How on Earth does someone face a 5th-dimensional being like that? The only real way to send him back to said 5th dimension is to make him spell his own name backwards, so Clark can only best this guy by outsmarting him. He’s a true test to the hero’s mind.
Parasite
DC Comics’ Parasite lunging forward, bearing his teeth and stretching his arm out to attack.Image via DC Comics
One of the most underrated Superman villains is, without a doubt, that of Parasite. As stated, one of the biggest appeals of Superman in a fight is how much raw power he has. Another villain that takes said power and makes it less important—it even makes his power work against him—is the one and only Parasite.
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This character can not only rip the hero’s powers from him, but also life energy and memories. Much like Mr. Mxyzptlk, Parasite forces Superman to think and outsmart him, rather than using straightforward, raw power. Depending on who’s writing the character, he can have a truly tragic background and origin, making him even more compelling than a lot of villains Superman typically faces.
Brainiac
DC Comic’s Brainiac deep in thoughtImage via DC Comics
Easily, the most famous Superman villain next to Lex Luthor is the iconic Brainiac. Akin to how Darkseid operates, Brainiac has been a villain to the entire Justice League, at times, but he’s primarily a Superman villain. This terrifying threat is a legendary DC Comics character that almost every comic book fan knows.
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The massive amount of power that Brainiac holds is one that truly challenges Superman on every single level. He’s unique—collecting cities for their knowledge and leaving their worlds in the dust to die—and is different from every DC or Marvel Comics character out there. He has supreme, more-than-genius-level intelligence that keeps him one step ahead of Kal-El at every single turn. He’s also often deeply rooted in the destruction of Krypton in some way, shape, or form, which connects him to the Man of Steel. He’s going to be the villain of DC Studios’ Man of Tomorrow, with Lars Eidinger being cast in the role.
Cristiano Ronaldo responded with humor after intense public speculation led hundreds of eager fans to crash the wrong nuptials in his hometown.
Rumors had swirled across social media and local outlets that the 41-year-old athlete was set to tie the knot with his fiancée, Georgina Rodríguez, in Madeira, Portugal.
However, the overwhelming crowds that descended on the historic venue were met with a major surprise when the actual bride stepped out.
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Soccer fan expectations reached a fever pitch on Saturday, August 8, as droves of tourists, journalists, and fans packed the streets surrounding Funchal Cathedral. Most of those present gathered in hopes of witnessing Ronaldo and Rodríguez exchange vows.
According to People Magazine, the gathered crowd completely blocked the entrance to the church. However, they were met with heavy disappointment when the bride arrived, and it turned out to be a local woman named Nicole, who was set to marry a man named Fábio.
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Footage and photos of the massive crowd navigating the narrow streets were posted on Instagram, drawing a lighthearted response directly from Ronaldo, who commented with a string of laughing emojis.
Funchal Cathedral later shared photos of the newlyweds on Facebook, writing, “Many congratulations to the couple Nicole and Fábio. After a lot of confusion on the street with so many journalists and tourists, we finally managed to close the church and celebrate.”
In a follow-up post showcasing the crowded entrance, the cathedral added that it “was very difficult for the bride to enter the Cathedral church to get married.”
Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodriguez Recently Fueled Wedding Rumors During Their Luxury Getaway
Before the hilarious church mix-up in Madeira, speculation surrounding the power couple’s impending nuptials had already heightened following a vacation update.
In late July, Rodríguez shared a carousel of photos on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her lavish island retreat with Ronaldo. Online observers quickly fixated on a photo taken inside the aircraft, where both Ronaldo and Rodríguez posed, displaying large, matching diamond-studded rings paired with high-end luxury timepieces.
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The post’s caption read, “These days I am enjoying a little vacation, inspiring myself and creating with a lot of excitement,” per The Blast.
The subtle inclusion of the matching accessories immediately sent fans into overdrive, with many convinced that a secret wedding was set to take place over the upcoming weekend.
The Couple Confirmed Their Engagement Last Year
The excitement surrounding the couple’s relationship first reached a high point when they officially confirmed their intention to marry, accompanied by an extraordinary display of fine jewelry.
The Blast previously reported that in an August 2025 announcement shared on Instagram, Rodríguez gave followers their first look at the massive oval-cut diamond engagement ring given to her by Ronaldo.
Accompanying the intimate photo, Rodríguez posted a heartfelt Spanish caption reading, “Sí, quiero. En esta y en todas mis vidas,” which translates to “Yes, I do. In this and in all my lives.”
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The post drew an outpouring of enthusiastic responses from public figures, fellow influencers, and millions of fans online, who all marveled at the sheer scale of the gemstone.
The Sports Icon Is Reportedly Gearing Up For His Portugal Retirement
In addition to making huge moves in his romantic life, Ronaldo is also reportedly making some big career decisions.
According to The Blast, the iconic forward may finally be preparing to take his final bow for Portugal.
Reports citing a Portuguese player agent noted that the 41-year-old superstar is targeting a UEFA Nations League match against Wales on September 24 as his final international appearance.
However, despite the rumors, neither Ronaldo nor the Portuguese Football Federation has formally confirmed the retirement plans.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Has Reportedly Set His Sights On A TV Career
Ronaldo is also building his entertainment portfolio beyond soccer with an alleged project in scripted television.
According to The Blast, the soccer superstar is reportedly making his first venture into scripted television as an executive producer and cast member for a drama series titled “Day 1s.”
It will reportedly be produced through UR•Marv Studios, the joint production banner launched by Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn. “Day 1s” follows the fictional story of Stanley Dalton, a high-powered soccer agent portrayed by Damian Lewis, and filming is reportedly now underway in London.
Karrueche Tran has fans’ mouths watering after sharing a video of her cooking a soul food birthday feast for Deion Sanders. Tran shared the video on her Instagram Stories, and folks seemed impressed by her culinary skills.
Karrueche Tran Shares Video Cooking Birthday Feast For Deion Sanders
Tran has folks hungry after sharing a video of herself cooking a soul-food birthday dinner for her man, Deion Sanders. Coach Prime’s birthday was on Sunday, August 9, and Tran cooked Sanders some BBQ chicken, peppered steak, mac and cheese, yams, and cornbread.
Tran shared the video on her Instagram Stories with a caption noting the occasion.
“I’m a day late, but I spent 5 hours in the kitchen for my man’s birthday yesterday,” she wrote. “I was whoopppeedd, but it was all worth it 😋.”
“It’s my man’s birthday,” she said in the video. “So I cooked.”
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Fans In Awe Of Karrueche Tran Cooking A Birthday Feast For Deion Sanders
Many fans thought Tran threw down in the kitchen and replied in TSR’s comment section. The comments ranged from compliments on her culinary efforts to jokes about her motivation for the birthday feast.
User @mizzsgeorge wrote, “She made everything that he likes. It looks good. Cooking for her man. Love Language! Go Ruechi!”
@coolyfilms added, “Sh*ts look good to me! yams cut funny but I’d eat it 😂.”
User @br1ttybr4t also co-signed Tran’s cooking. “As a culinary trained chef you did great karreuche and it looks good asf.”
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@law_mjb added, “I know that mac and cheese and peppered steak was on point. Mix them together and it’s a wrap.”
User @_slimmteee replied, “Everything look good AFFFFFF🔥🔥😩.”
@tasha_fari noted, “Baby, those green beans got some fried meat grease in’em.. Let me get a bowl and 2 pieces of chicken.”
@pixie716rn joked, “He gonna lose all his toes now.”
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@dakotamonroe26 joked, “Now I wonder do she have an insurance policy on him. 🤌🏿🤣🤣🤣.”
User misterlove89 added, “She definitely trying to take him home to glory. All that dang on SALT!!!”
@yassspresh wrote, “Alright now Karruche! Lemme get a plate 😍looks good!”
Deion Sanders Questions Karrueche Tran About Her Cooking Habits
Trans said that Sanders once questioned her cooking habits in another cooking video shared by Live Bitez.
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As Tran stirred a pot of rice in a glass bowl, she was asked if she used a microwave. She replied that she did not. Not only that, but she also noted that Sanders had complained about it.
“I don’t like to use a microwave,” she said, adding that she is “one of those people.”
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As much as I love following the latest trends, and even trying some of them out, I’m a basics girlie at heart. My wardrobe is almost entirely made up of a revolving door of essentials I wear constantly, from simple white tees I can dress up or down to comfortable black pants I love enough to buy multiple of.
So when it comes to shopping for these pieces, I’m always on the hunt for high-quality items that can withstand all of the wear and still look good. I would rather invest in truly great pieces I can wear again and again – but I love a good deal even more. Fortunately, Amazon is full of high-quality essentials that look expensive even if they actually aren’t. I’ve put together a list of my favorites that have made the cut and are perfect for your summer wardrobe.
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15 Expensive-Looking Easy Basics From Amazon
1. My Favorite: I wear these wide-leg pants so often that I’ve had to buy a second pair just to ensure at least one is always clean. They feel like sweatpants but have just enough of a tailored look to make them come across as more elevated.
2. Runner-Up: When I tell you that I throw this denim button-down on over everything, I’m not exaggerating – it looks good with a simple white tee, a cute dress or wide-leg pants. It’s light, comfortable and makes any outfit feel more stylish.
3. Perfect White Tee: I own an embarrassing amount of white t-shirts, but I only wear some over and over again – this white tee is one of them. It’s perfectly cropped, made of breathable and stretchy cotton and looks good with everything.
4. Relaxed Look: For warm summer days, I love having a selection of different tank tops to choose from. These tanks are stretchy and lightweight without feeling flimsy, and I own them in three different colors.
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5. Favorite White Sneaker: White sneakers are my go-to with jeans, sweats and dresses, and I love this Dr. Scholl’s pair. Not only are they comfortable, practical and supportive, but they are also versatile and stylish.
I can never take my eyes off Amazon’s new arrivals page for long — the mega retailer is always dropping clothing items that might be missing from my wardrobe. Although it feels like everyone is starting to talk about fall, it’s still very much summer, and we still need the right clothes to get through […]
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6. On-Trend Moment: These black track pants might be a little trendy at the moment, but they still feel like a basic to me. I throw these on when I want a more sporty chic vibe – and I love that they come in petite sizing as well.
7. For Chilly Nights: I need a sweater nearby at all times, even during the summer, and I love this chunky knit zipper-up. It feels more elevated and put-together than a hoodie and still feels just as cozy.
8. Casual Essential: This striped tee has the perfect boxy, relaxed fit that makes it work so well as a casual favorite. The cotton blend feels super soft and lightweight and I love that the longer sleeves cover my arms.
9. Under $10 Alert: Every wardrobe should have one white tee that has a more body-con fit, and this inexpensive one is my top recommendation. It’s thick, buttery soft and has an almost compression-like feel.
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10. Everyday Dress: Made of 100% cotton, this gingham dress is such a win for warm weather. It’s cute and chic without trying too hard, and you can easily dress it up or down.
11. So Versatile: My giant collection of cardigan sweaters wouldn’t be complete without this cropped cardigan from Amazon. It’s lightweight but cozy, with a ribbed hem and slightly stretchy feel that makes it an excellent basic layer.
12. Casual Camis: I’ve been wearing these tank tops, which come in a set of two, all summer because of their flattering fit. They’re thick and have a compression-like feel, plus ruching on the sides that makes you feel so snatched.
13. Must-Have List: A hooded sweatshirt like this one is a must – the minimalist, simple design makes it so versatile. This one is inexpensive, super cozy and works whether you’re home or running errands.
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14. So Polished: I love these wide-leg pants because they have a distinctly tailored look that makes them come across as more expensive than they actually are. They’re just stretchy enough and feel like sweats even though they can easily be dressed up.
15. Go-To Denim: It can be hard to find good jeans for less than $50, but I swear by this straight-leg pair. They’re on trend but still classic, and I love that they come in different inseam sizes.
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The easiest way to make your wardrobe look more expensive isn’t by buying more clothes — it’s by buying smarter ones. Clean silhouettes, timeless colors and elevated details have a way of making even the most affordable items look straight off a boutique rack. Luckily, Amazon is packed with summer staples that nail that effortless, […]
Kristen Stewart and wife Dylan Meyer got even closer while working together on their new movie, The Wrong Girls.
Stewart, 36, stars in the new stoner comedy, which was written and directed by Meyer, 38, and marks Meyer’s directorial debut.
During a Monday, August 10, appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the Twilight alum was asked whether she had any apprehensions about working with her wife. The short answer? Not at all.
“Making something with somebody is my favorite form of intimacy,” Stewart said. “I think when movies are really good … it’s like an act of love. So it makes complete and total sense for me to work with my closest friends and family.”
After a number of notable romances over the years, Kristen Stewart found The One in Dylan Meyer. The actress started dating her Twilight costar Robert Pattinson in 2009. Three years later, Stewart had an affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Stewart and Pattinson briefly rekindled their romance in 2013 before officially […]
Host Jimmy Fallon then asked Stewart if anyone tried to talk her out of working with Meyer.
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“I’m a sort of exceptionally demanding and direct person, so no,” the Oscar nominee responded. “I was just like, ‘You’re going to make the movie without me? No.’”
Stewart praised her wife’s vision for the film, particularly the soundtrack, describing Meyer as a “cool girl.”
Stewart and Meyer wed in an intimate Los Angeles wedding in April 2025 after six years of dating.
Kristen Stewart infamously came out as queer in the middle of her Saturday Night Live hosting debut. “I’m a little nervous to be hosting because I know the president’s probably watching, and, um, I don’t think he likes me that much,” Stewart quipped in her February 2017 monologue, referring to former president Donald Trump disapproving […]
The couple first went public in October 2019 when Meyer shared a Polaroid picture of them kissing via Instagram.
Two years later, Stewart confirmed that she and Meyer were engaged and said that it was Meyer who proposed to her.
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“We’re marrying, we’re totally gonna do it,” Stewart said during a November 2021 appearance on The Howard Stern Show. “I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it. We’re marrying, it’s happening.”
“It’s not a given that I would be the one, you know what I mean? Like, with two girls, you never know, like, who’s going to fulfill what weird f***ing gender role thing and we don’t do that or think about it in those terms,” she continued.
Kristen Stewart said that the key to her relationship with her fiancée Dylan Meyer was being in the right place at the right time. During a Monday, Mach 18, appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, host Drew Barrymore discussed how important timing can be to a relationship. Stewart agreed, revealing she had met Meyer years […]
Stewart added, “So I was like, ‘Wait, well, I’m not the one for sure.’ And so I was kind of joking for a bit, like, ‘No, I want to be the one to propose, like, I want to be proposed to,’ and then she just grabbed that bowl and made it happen. It was f***ing so cute.”
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In a March 2024 interview on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, the actress confirmed that she and Meyer were considering starting a family.
“We’ve done really annoying things, like freeze our eggs and stuff,” Stewart said. “So if we want to, we can … [We’re] keeping that open.”
The Wrong Girls is in theaters on Friday, August 14.
Both Marvel and Star Wars are operating under the Disney banner in 2026, but each franchise has released several new projects, some of which have been met with a warmer reception than others. Star Wars returned to the big screen for the first time since 2019 with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which bombed hard at the box office before arriving on digital. Star Wars’ only Disney Plus show of the year, Maul — Shadow Lord, wowed fans around the world, though, on its way to earning a Season 2 renewal. As for Marvel, its latest blockbuster in collaboration with Sony, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is shattering records at the box office on its way to becoming one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Marvel has also released new seasons of Wonder Man, Daredevil: Born Again, and X-Men ‘97 this year.
Fans have spent nearly 50 years pitching potential crossovers between Marvel and Star Wars, be it in live-action, animation, or even comics. Despite both operating under the watchful eye of Disney, it’s never happened, until now. News broke this morning that, for the first time in history, Marvel and Star Wars are officially teaming up for a new five-issue crossover comic book series, Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles. The new series will launch in January 2027, and EW even released first-looks at the covers for each of the new issues. Iconic characters from all eras of Marvel and Star Wars collide on the new covers, with Luke Skywalker and Captain America facing off, Darth Vader and Doctor Doom standing back to back, and even Wolverine and Han Solo working together. Other characters like Deadpool and Obi-Wan Kenobi will also appear.
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Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
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Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
💀Punisher
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⚡Thor
🛡️Cap
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
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Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
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You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
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You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
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You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
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You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
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You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
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You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
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Star Wars Celebrates Another Important Anniversary in 2027
Not only will 2027 bring the first official crossover in Marvel/Star Wars history, but the Star Wars franchise will also celebrate an important milestone. 2027 will mark 50 years since the original Star Wars movie, which has since been retitled A New Hope, hit theaters. Despite releasing all the way back in 1977, A New Hope is still one of the highest-grossing movies of all time with a box office total of $775 million against an $11 million budget. When adjusted for inflation, Star Wars’ box office total from 1977 amounts to a whopping $4.2 billion.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles, the first official Marvel and Star Wars crossover in franchise history.
Brad Pitt shocked fans when he revealed that his seven-year stretch of sobriety had ended, but an insider is now shedding light on what reportedly convinced the actor he was ready to make such a significant change.
The 62-year-old has made it clear that his relationship with alcohol looks very different from what it once did, insisting that he now approaches drinking with strict limits.
According to someone familiar with Pitt’s thinking, however, the decision came only after years of reflection and major changes in his personal life.
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Brad Pitt’s return to drinking was not an impulsive decision, according to a source who spoke to Page Six.
“This is a very personal decision that’s unique to Brad and his own circumstances,” the insider explained.
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The source noted that seven years without alcohol gave the Oscar winner considerable time to reconsider his relationship with drinking and what approach now works for him.
“Over time, his life changed and he reached a point where he felt comfortable making a different choice,” the insider added.
For Pitt, that choice reportedly means moderation rather than returning to his previous drinking habits.
The source said he is “very conscious of his limits” and understands that drinking responsibly requires “discipline and self-awareness.”
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They also pushed back against the idea that Pitt’s decision somehow erases what he accomplished while sober.
According to the insider, returning to alcohol “doesn’t take away from the years he spent sober or what he learned during that time.”
Instead, they described it as the decision Pitt believes is “right for him at this point in his life.”
Brad Pitt Admitted His New Approach Has Already Been Tested
Brad Pitt’s decision carries additional weight because of how openly he has discussed the circumstances that originally led him to sobriety.
Following his 2016 separation from Angelina Jolie, the actor began attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and remained sober for seven years.
During a 2025 appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast, Pitt recalled arriving at his first AA meeting during an extremely difficult period.
“I was pretty much on my knees,” he said, explaining that he needed to “wake up” in certain areas of his life.
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Pitt said the openness of the men in the group initially made him uncomfortable, but eventually became freeing.
He has also previously credited Bradley Cooper, who has publicly discussed his own long-term sobriety, with helping him get sober.
Pitt told Cooper during a 2020 awards ceremony that his fellow actor had played a meaningful role in that chapter of his life.
Brad Pitt’s Personal Life Has Changed Considerably Since 2016
The insider didn’t specify which changes made Pitt feel comfortable reconsidering sobriety, but his life today bears some notable differences from the one he was living when he stopped drinking.
His lengthy divorce from Jolie was finally settled in December 2024, more than eight years after their separation.
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Pitt has also been dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon since 2022. Their relationship has become increasingly serious, and the pair have made more public appearances together after initially keeping their romance relatively private.
They attended the French Open together in June and were among the celebrity guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July wedding.
Interestingly, Page Six reported that Pitt was seen drinking at the wedding weeks before his Esquire admission became public.
The sight reportedly surprised some guests who were familiar with his years of sobriety.
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Pitt Recently Opened Up About Painful ‘Family Stuff’
Not every major change in Brad Pitt’s life has been positive.
As The Blast reported, the actor also used his Esquire interview to make a rare acknowledgment of the emotional toll his family troubles have taken.
Pitt described himself as a “congenital optimist,” but recalled one particularly painful period when he “didn’t see a way out.”
Although he emphasized that he had no intention of harming himself, Pitt admitted that the emotional pain became oppressive enough for him to understand why someone might view death as relief.
When pressed about whether that dark period involved his children, he declined to elaborate.
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“Family stuff,” Pitt answered. “We could leave it at that.”
His relationship with several of the six children he shares with Jolie has become increasingly strained publicly, while the former couple’s divorce took years to resolve.
On 90 Day Fiance, Thomas Dintino freaks out about fragrance when Paula Barbosa‘s family come for a stay in his apartment. Marissa Rubinetti wants to keep it light but Edward Miguel Gomez goes deep on trust issues. It’s the morning after Catie Norboe‘s bachelorette party but Josh Atkins is the one hungover. And Debby Rolando gets some bad news concerning her intimate wedding. Let’s take a closer look in this recap of Season 12, Episode 14 On Borrowed Time.
90 Day Fiance: Thomas Dintino Lays Down the Law
On 90 Day Fiance, Thomas Dintino prefers to lay out a yoga mat rather than a welcome mat for Paula Barbosa’s family. While it’s not unreasonable to set some boundaries, he definitely comes on too strong. Paula preps for the visit by cleaning and laying out a rug for the balcony. Thomas Dintino flips when he learned the rug costs 70 dollars. Paula suggests splurging on a proper table for the guests to dine at. But Thomas is proud to set up a card table with a bunch of random chairs
Thomas Dintino whines that the table takes up the space for his yoga mat. Paula calls him selfish and he tells her she doesn’t appreciate life. Paula takes the practical route blowing up various air mattresses around the apartment. Finally, her family arrives. Thomas and Paula race to the street to greet them. Thomas begins boldly yelling in Portuguese and the multiple family members pile out of the van.
At first the family is charmed by the apartment. Until Thomas Dintino starts screaming about the rules. No soap, no perfumes, no shoes in the house. It’s awkward and uncomfortable when he brags about not spending a dime to welcome the family as well as not owning a television. Paula’s brother finds two year old expired meat in the fridge. And declares Thomas Dintino crazy. Paula is completely embarrassed by the tantrum.
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90 Day Fiance: Thomas Dintino
90 Day Fiance: Edward Ruins a Night Out for Marissa
After a big fight in the big apple, Marissa Rubinetti and Edward Miguel Gomez are back on solid ground on 90 Day Fiance. They hold hands and laugh on the way to Barre class. Where Marissa will be the instructor. Edward comes in cocky, requesting heavier dumbbells. But Marissa warns it’s high repetition. After, he admits it was certainly much harder than he expected. They clean up the studio and plan for a night out later.
But dinner out proves tougher for Edward than Barre class. Even with a few swigs of gin and tonic. Marissa Rubinetti lays out that this night will be light and free of serious conversation. But Edward fails to comprehend and goes into a dark speech about how if she should decide to cheat or do him wrong in the future it’s on her. Marissa tells him to lower his voice and marches away from the table. So, all her doubts about the marriage are back in play.
Josh Feels Disrespected by Catie’s Latest Request
Catie Norboe behaved herself at her bride or die themed bachelorette party. She’s proud of herself and feels good enough to ride bikes and have a picnic with her 90 Day FianceJosh Atkins. It turns out Josh is feeling the effects of drinking the night before. He watched the news and got upset and fearful about the state of immigration. He feels insecure and misses his home country and a sense of belonging.
Catie thoughtfully asks what she can do to keep his mind at ease. He’s touched. But it doesn’t take long before she bursts his bubble. She suggests she wants to be open with him about something. And of course it’s her desire to not leave her ho -life behind. In other words an open relationship. Hungover Josh is understandably upset. And reveals he wants to settle down into a good old monogamous marriage. And that he feels like she’s giving him the finger. Catie gnaws on some prosciutto and shrugs.
TLC Couple Debby and Mido Get Ready to Wed
In an effort to get closer as their wedding is just days away, Debby Rolando plans a cooking class for the couple. In her mind it will not only be an opportunity to spend time together. But will help her out at home if Mohamed “Mido” Fayed can make dinner while she works. Mido suggests he doesn’t need culinary instruction. And implies it’s Debby that oversold her cooking ability. And has only prepared french fries, tuna and eggs.
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The couple begin class with the chef. Pasta and shrimp are the task at hand. But first Debby has to prepare the shrimp and rip their heads off. She’s squeamish on 90 Day Fiance. Mido taunts her and Debby bores the instructor with Mido’s engagement prank. Later, Debby gazes dreamily at Mido. She tells him she loves him “so much”. Mido looks uncomfortable. But blurts out “love you too” to Debby’s delusional delight.
It’s one day before the wedding. And Debby has to get flowers. She calls up her best friends who are in the dark about the impending nuptials. After the blow up after the haunted house, the friends aren’t really onboard with the marriage. Debby flashes her ring at them and they look disappointed. And feel even worse when she lets them know they aren’t invited. Only her son and daughter. But when her son texts to say he can’t make it, she starts to break down to them.
90 Day Fiance: Ashia Deals with Family
Ashia Montgomery is determined to follow through with her wedding to Maxwell Okeke in Nigeria. But not everyone is onboard. She shops for a dress with her future sister-in-law. Who vocalizes her concerns about Ashia wanting to change things about Maxwell. Ashia assures her she has her brother’s best interests at heart. And wants to know why she’s standing in her way when she has the life of marriage and family Ashia wants.
While Maxwell’s sister comes around and gives her support, things don’t go as well with Ashia’s own family. God brother Rod hasn’t held back. And in fact doubles down harder over dinner with Ashia Montgomery. He even brings a close family friend for back-up. Rod accuses Ashia of being “desperate to have somebody else’s last name”. And rushing to get pregnant. Ashia stands firm. But leaves when Rod angrily slaps the table to make a point. Till next time!
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