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Have you finished watching ‘Swamp Kings?’ These are some notable Florida Gators players from the Urban Meyer era

Netflix’s highly popular sports documentary series Untold has returned with Vol. 3, and the final chapter of the new season, Swamp Kings, puts the spotlight on the Florida Gators football team under the leadership of head coach Urban Meyer. As the Gators reached unprecedented success and found themselves consistently in contention for national championships, the program had no shortage of elite talents and notorious personalities. Here are a few notable Gators that played for Meyer during his t

So, how powerful is Blue Beetle exactly?

While audiences are accustomed to DC Comics’ heavy hitter heroes such as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, they’ll soon be introduced to a relatively new hero on the big screen. When Blue Beetle arrives in theaters on August 18, the film will adapt the origin story of Jaime Reyes, who headlines as the third Blue Beetle and a more recent addition to the DC Comics Universe. Though we’ve seen a preview of what Blue Beetle can do, his powers reach far beyond enhanced strength and advanced tech. H

New MCU characters you need to know for upcoming Secret Invasion series

The Marvel Cinematic Universe makes its return with Secret Invasion debuting on Disney+ on June 21, and the live-action series will mark a homecoming for a number of established MCU characters. In addition to Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury, Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill, Ben Mendolsohn’s Talos, Martin Freeman’s Everett Ross, and Don Cheadle’s James “Rhodey” Rhodes also return for the six-episode event. Secret Invasion will also see a handful of new characters make their first en

Will we see Brie Larson as Captain Marvel in upcoming Secret Invasion MCU TV series?

The next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe arrives on June 21 with Secret Invasion, starring Samuel L. Jackson as the MCU’s foremost spy, Nick Fury. With a stacked cast that includes Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Emilia Clarke, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Olivia Coleman, the expectation is that the show will undergo a tonal shift to that of a more grounded, spy-thriller. One character that has yet to be confirmed, but undoubtedly has a role to play in the show, is Brie Larson’s Carol Danver

Breaking down the cast, plot for Secret Invasion

Marvel Studios ushers in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the arrival of Secret Invasion on Disney Plus. Samuel L. Jackson reprises his role as the super spy Nick Fury, and he’s bringing along a packed ensemble cast of renowned and award-winning actors to thwart the MCU’s biggest threat. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the cast and plot while throwing our hat in the ring to predict how the series will play out. Fury will be joined by MCU veterans inc

Nick Fury is back in Secret Invasion and we’re going over his role in the new MCU TV series

Marvel Studios ushers in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the arrival of Secret Invasion on Disney Plus. Samuel L. Jackson returns to once again reprise his role as the MCU’s foremost spy, Nick Fury, and he’s bringing along a packed ensemble cast of renowned and award-winning actors to thwart the MCU’s biggest threat. It’s been more than a minute since we’ve seen Fury back on screen, and back on Earth no less. But as he echoes in the trailer footage, fans shouldn’t expect

When does Secret Invasion release on Disney Plus?

Marvel Studios makes its long-awaited return to streaming with the arrival of Secret Invasion on Disney Plus with Samuel L. Jackson reprising his role as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s top spy. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the show, including its official release date and time, as well as which surprising characters could potentially make an appearance. Secret Invasion will land on Disney Plus on June 21, with each subsequent episode dropping each Wednesday, with the

What to watch before checking out Secret Invasion on Disney Plus

Marvel Studios ushers in the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the arrival of Secret Invasion on Disney Plus. Samuel L. Jackson returns to once again reprise his role as the super spy Nick Fury, and he’s bringing along a packed ensemble cast of renowned and award-winning actors to thwart the MCU’s biggest threat. Before you hop in for episode one, feel free to brush up on your MCU knowledge by rewatching the following films and series ahead of the Secret Invasion premiere. Sec

A complete timeline of the troubles of Ezra Miller

With DC’s The Flash set to hit theaters Friday, June 16, there is just as much excitement about the film as there is controversy regarding the film’s lead actor. Ezra Miller, who portrays the DC hero, has been embroiled in several legal issues and public discourse over the last few years, setting up questions as to whether the DC film would be released. With The Flash’s press tour set to move forward, Miller will reportedly not appear in a significant capacity — although they did make an appear

It’s time to rank all of the live-action portrayals of Batman

As DC’s The Flash enters theaters on June 16, the film marks an unofficial homecoming for Michael Keaton as he portrays The Dark Knight for the first time in more than 30 years. But Keaton is by far the only actor to have played the role of Batman throughout the character’s live-action cinematic history. Ahead of Keaton’s return as The Caped Crusader, we’re updating our list of the best live-action Batman films from worst to best. George Clooney donned the cowl for the 1997 film as this iterat

To diffuse some of your DC Universe confusion, we explain the story of Flashpoint

The multiverse is all the rage in Hollywood today – from Marvel Studios’ emerging Multiverse Saga to the recent release of Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse. Now it's time for DC to join the party with their upcoming film, The Flash, set to hit theaters on June 16. To make sure you’re prepped for all the multiversal excursions that will take place, we’re running through a deep dive into the comics run that will inspire the newest film: Flashpoint. Flashpoint was a reboot event in DC Comics th

Let’s Dive In and Explain Who Spider-Man 2099 Is

The multiverse may be all the rage these days, but no one does it quite like Spider-Man – in particular, Miles Morales. After Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hit theaters back in 2018, the animated feature from Sony drew both critical and commercial success and went on to win the award for Best Animated Feature at the 2019 Oscars. The highly anticipated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hits theaters on June 2, and a stacked roster of Spider-people is highlighted by the addition of S

Here’s what to know before you watch ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse’

One of the most highly anticipated superhero films will finally hit theaters this summer, and surprisingly no, it won’t be advertised as the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will arrive in cinemas on June 2, marking the release of the highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and Peter B. Parker will return with Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jake Johnson reprising their voice-

Here are all the Spider-people who are due to show up in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Instead of three separate live-action franchises from the likes of Sony and Marvel Studios, chances are that if you ask a die-hard fan, “What is the best Spider-Man movie ever made?” they will at least throw 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse into consideration. The animated feature film starred Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, and Jake Johnson in leading voice roles, grossed $384.3 million worldwide, and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 2019 Oscars. The highly-antic

So, who are the ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ villains, the Daughters of Atlas?

The DC Extended Universe marks its return to theaters with the release of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which sees Zachary Levi return in his starring role. After Billy Batson was granted superpowers in 2019’s Shazam!, he partnered with his foster brother Freddie Freeman to best Dr. Sivana and the Seven Deadly Sins. Now, a greater threat awaits them in the form of the Daughters of Atlas. Here is our overview of the new antagonists for Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Who are the Daughters of Atlas? The

What to watch before ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’

The DC Studios film slate is a bit messy in the near future, but that shouldn't stop fans from heading to theaters to watch Shazam! Fury of the Gods on March 17, 2023. The upcoming film, which marks the 12th installment of the soon-to-be-defunct DC Extended Universe, serves as the long-awaited sequel to 2019’s Shazam!. Shazam! was a box office success for Warner Bros. Pictures and was also generally well received by critics and fans alike, with praise being given for Zachary Levi in the titular

‘Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio’ wins Best Animated Feature at 2023 Oscars

The first award of the 95th Academy Awards went to Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for Best Animated Feature. It was the betting favorite, according to DraftKings. Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio garnered critical acclaim for its visually stunning adaptation, making it the clear favorite to win the Best Animated Feature honors at this year’s Academy Awards. Del Toro’s animated feature opened with odds as high as -2000 at DraftKings Sportsbook, and the film’s status as the bonafide favorite has on

Jamie Lee Curtis wins Best Supporting Actress at 2023 Oscars

In arguably the biggest shock of the first hour of the Academy Awards, Jamie Lee Curtis won her first-ever Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Back when the odds opened in November it appeared as if Marvel Studios would make history after notching their first acting nomination for a role in their cinematic universe. Angela Bassett of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was listed with the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook at -275. Kerry Condo

Ke Huy Quan wins Best Supporting Actor at 2023 Oscars

To nobody’s surprise, Ke Huy Quan won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2023 Academy Awards for his portrayal of Waymond Wang in Everything Everywhere All at Once. Back when the odds opened in November, Ke Huy Quan of Everything Everywhere All at Once was listed as the favorite at -1000 at DraftKings Sportsbook, well ahead of his contemporaries. Behind him were the two co-stars of The Banshees of Inisherin, with Brendan Gleeson listed at +550 and Barry Keoghan listed at +1000. Since t

Navalny wins Best Documentary Feature at 2023 Oscars

One of the co-favorites to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, Navalny — which is based on the poisoning of Alexei Navalny — won the Oscar on Sunday. Navalny and Fire of Love opened as the two leading favorites for Best Documentary Feature at this year’s Academy Awards. Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Navalny is listed as the favorite with -225 odds while Fire of Love is just behind at +200 odds. Rounding out the top three is All the Beauty and Bloodshed at +600. Daniel Rohny’s Nava
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