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Rod Serling introducing The Twilight Zone

Why Rod Serling Hated Being The Narrator Of The Twilight Zone

By Witney Seibold 6 months ago

Rod Serling is synonymous with The Twilight Zone, but the legendary host never intended on becoming the face or voice of the groundbreaking series.

Charlie Bushnell's Luke, in Greco-Roman armor, holds out a blade in Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Who Plays Luke In The Percy Jackson Movies & TV Show?

By Valerie Ettenhofer 6 months ago

Luke Castellan is a crucial character in the Percy Jackson books, films, and TV series alike. Here's who plays the character in different adaptations.

Osgood Perkins and the Twilight Zone episode To Serve Man

Longlegs Director Oz Perkins Helmed A Sequel To One Of The Best Twilight Zone Episodes

By Debopriyaa Dutta 6 months ago

Before he directed Longlegs, Oz Perkins helmed a sequel to one of the original Twilight Zone's best episodes for Jordan Peele's revival.

Peter Vaughan as Maester Aemon Targaryen at Castle Black on Game of Thrones

Game Of Thrones: Aemon Targaryen's Family Tree, Explained

By Danielle Ryan 6 months ago

In Game of Thrones, Maester Aemon Targaryen's family tree stretches back to House of the Dragon and beyond (though it's more like a family wreath).

Stephen King looking pensative at the horizon while Johnny Smith from The Dead Zone stares in awe

Why The Stephen King Series The Dead Zone Was Canceled

By Rafael Motamayor 6 months ago

USA's Stephen King TV series The Dead Zone helped put the network on the map. Here's why the show was unexpectedly canceled after six seasons.

Neel, Wim, Fern, and KB arrive at a luxury resort wearing robes and necklaces in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 5 Proves One Thing About Vacation Spots In Star Wars

By Rafael Motamayor 6 months ago

Skeleton Crew is the latest Star Wars project to have some pointed things to say about vacation spots in a galaxy far, far away.

Neel, KB, Wim, and Fern in the treasure room in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 5 Pokes Fun At A Popular Star Wars Lightsaber Meme

By Rafael Motamayor 6 months ago

The latest episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew recalls a popular lightsaber meme that Mark Hamill would prefer for you to forget about.

Ricardo Montalbán's Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize's Tattoo stand side by side in Fantasy Island

The Only Major Actors Still Alive From 1977's Fantasy Island

By Joe Roberts 6 months ago

While Fantasy Island leads Ricardo Montalbán and Hervé Villechaize have sadly passed away, other actors from the show are still with us 40 years after it ended.

Abigail Cowen as Bloom in Fate: The Winx Saga

Why Netflix Canceled Fate: The Winx Saga

By Debopriyaa Dutta 6 months ago

Fate: The Winx Saga was an apparent hit for Netflix before the streamer canceled the fantasy series after two seasons. Here's what happened.

George R.R. Martin sitting down for an interview about House of the Dragon in 2022

Stephen King Once Gave George R.R. Martin The Perfect Advice For His Writer's Block

By Jeremy Mathai 6 months ago

Stephen King, who famously writes very quickly, once had the perfect advice about writer's block for master procrastinator George R.R. Martin.

Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland walking through the woods in Dead Boy Detectives

Why Netflix Canceled Dead Boy Detectives

By Ryan Scott 6 months ago

Dead Boy Detectives was taken from its fans too soon. Here's why Netflix cancelled the supernatural DC series after just one season.

Viserys and young Rhaenyra standing over a fire on House of the Dragon

Who Is The Prince That Was Promised? The Game Of Thrones Prophecy Explained

By Nina Starner 6 months ago

Game of Thrones often mentions a prophecy about 'the prince that was promised,' but who does this really refer to? The answer's quite complicated.

Vernestra Rwoh speaking with galactic senators in a conference room in Star Wars: The Acolyte

Star Wars: The Acolyte's Cancellation Gets An Official Explanation From Disney

By Rick Stevenson 6 months ago

Disney executive Alan Bergman has offered an official explanation for why Star Wars: The Acolyte was cancelled after just a single season.

Zaheer, Korra, and Amon from The Legend of Korra

10 Years Later, The Legend Of Korra Is A Great Show – But One Part Has Aged Worse Than Ever

By Devin Meenan 6 months ago

The Legend of Korra is still great in a vacuum 10 years after it ended. However, certain elements of the Last Airbender sequel series have aged quite poorly.

KB, Wim, Neel and Fern stare in disbelief in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Continues A Star Wars TV Tradition Begun In Clone Wars

By Rafael Motamayor 6 months ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4 carries over a specific tradition that began with the Ryloth arc on the animated Clone Wars TV show.

Robert Timothy Smith's Neel and Hala Finley's Hayna on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Why Hayna From Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Looks So Familiar

By Pauli Poisuo 6 months ago

Hayna from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4 is brought to life by an actor who's already does a fair amount of performing for someone so young.

Neel, Wim, KB, and Fern chat with General Strix in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Brings Serious Fallout Vibes To The Star Wars Universe

By Pauli Poisuo 6 months ago

Skeleton Crew episode 4 plays like a cross between Fallout and Star Wars thanks to the larger mystery surrounding its heroes' home planet.

SM33 showing off his glowing blue eye in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Takes Cues From An Animated Disney Flop

By Kieran Fisher 6 months ago

The fourth episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew brings to mind a famous Disney animated flop, right down to specific plot points.

Fern, SM-33, and KB standing in a cockpit in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 4 Brings Two Oscar-Winning Directors Into The Star Wars Universe

By Bryan Young 6 months ago

A pair of Oscar-winning directors called the shots on the fourth episode of Skeleton Crew. Did they manage to leave their mark on the Star Wars universe?

Robert Timothy Smith's Neel looking thoughtful on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew Episode 4's New Planet Takes A Page From Netflix's Creepiest Location

By Pauli Poisuo 6 months ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4 visits a new planet that can't help but bring to mind a scary location from one of Netflix's most popular shows.

Captain Pike, Captain Picard and Captain Kirk together

The Only Star Trek Project On IMDB's Top 250 TV Shows List

By Nick Staniforth 6 months ago

There have been 12 different Star Trek television series, but only one made it onto the Top 250 TV Shows list as chosen by IMDb users.

Characters from /Film's ranking of the best TV shows in 2024

The 15 Best TV Shows Of 2024, Ranked

By SlashFilm Staff 6 months ago

From epic historical dramas to animated comedies to bloody video game adaptations: here are the 15 best TV shows of 2024, ranked by /Film's panel of experts.

Roy Mustang and Edward Elric fighting in Fullmetal Alchemist

Fullmetal Alchemist Turned A Filler Chapter Into One Of The Anime's Best Episodes

By Devin Meenan 6 months ago

The Fullmetal Alchemist anime drew from a filler chapter in the manga and wove its events into the broader story, resulting in one of its best episodes.

Alphonse and Edward Elric walking away from a fire in Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood

The Best Anime Series Of All Time, According To IMDb

By Rafael Motamayor 6 months ago

One of the Fullmetal Alchemist adaptations is rated the best anime series of all time on IMDb, but has been overtaken by another anime show elsewhere.