'Lord of the Rings' Missed a Huge Opportunity With Arwen – and It Would Have Made the Battle of Helm's Deep Better

Peter Jackson’sLord of the Ringsfilm trilogy earned its reputation asa fantastic adaption ofJ. One of the biggest changes involved the Elf maiden Arwen, played byLiv Tyler. The alliance also demonstrated the growing union between Elves and Men, creating a beautiful moment. Image via Warner Bros. However, it was also nearly used to solve a problem in the Arwen and Aragorn love story. 210 Years Old?!?!? She becomes so sure in her decision that Arwen’s Elven immortality begins to fade....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Daisy Smith

'Mufasa: The Lion King' Mauls Another Global Box Office Milestone Ahead of Digital Debut

The studio’s patience appears to have paid off, withMufasanow rankingamong the 10 highest-grossing films of 2024. Whether it is able to hit this target is debatable, considering that itsdigital debut is around the corner. Such was the magnitude ofThe Lion Kingremake’s success. Image via Disney But with movies like this, it’s the audience response that matters the most. And on that front,Mufasawon big. It didn’t merely have to contend withSonic the Hedgehog 3, but alsoMoana 2andWicked....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 112 words · Kimberly Munoz

'Nosferatu' Is Hauntingly Close to Its Final Global Box Office Milestone Despite Digital Debut

you might watch the film in theaters and at home, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates. Image via Focus Features In Nosferatu, a reclusive vampire’s presence disrupts a small European village, drawing an unsuspecting young couple into a battle against an ancient evil. As fear spreads, the villagers must confront the terrifying legend and their own beliefs, leading to suspenseful confrontations and chilling revelations.

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Bruce Luna

'Paddington in Peru' Sails Past Major Global Box Milestone Ahead of Domestic Debut

This weekend,Paddington in Perupassed the $100 million milestoneat the international box office. Both the first and second Paddington films are among the best-reviewed blockbusters of all time. By comparison,Paddington in Perucurrently holds a 93% rating onRotten Tomatoes. Image via Studiocanal The movie is directed byDougal Wilson, who takes over from the first two films’Paul King. King shifted focus to directingWonka, which made over $600 million globally and will likely spawn a sequel....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jill Zimmerman

'RHONY' Star Accused of Not Paying Content Creator

According to Barnes, their balance has been outstanding since 2019. Minkoff posted on Instagram about leavingThe Real Housewives of New York City. In the post, she wrote 2025 is a new beginning for me. Image via Bravo I am truly grateful for the experience, the friendships and the fans that have been part of thisRHONYchapter. Time to turn the page. Barnes then went on to say Looks like all the dots connect on this gal, she wrote....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · David Watson

'Saturday Night' Got This 'SNL' Origin Story All Wrong About Lorne Michaels

Saturday Night Livehas come a long way over the course of its50 year run. Sketches have becomeicons of comedy, careers have been forged, andexistential criseshave been faced. According tothe New Yorker,Michaels was actually going to host Weekend Update, originally. Image by Zanda Rice Michaels would have filled the same role thatChase would eventually take overbut soon ran into a problem. Are we seeing double Bowens? Michaels quickly turned to Chase....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Ashley Weber

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' Storms Towards Elite Global Box Office List Despite Digital Release

But it comes off as running out of gas, especially after itsdebut on PVOD platforms. The movie had previously overtaken films such asBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, and fellow Paramount blockbusterGladiator II. The studio found some respite recently, after a concerning few years. Image via Paramount Pictures you might watchSonic the Hedgehog 3in theaters and at home, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the sequel to the 2022 comedy-adventure movie that featured the Blue Blur and his companions on an adventure to stop Dr....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Michael Doyle

'Teen Mom: The Next Chapter' Is Struggling in Ratings

Teen Mom: The Next ChapterSeason 2B premiered to less than stellar numbers. This was the lowest Live+ Same Day ratings since the show premiered back in 2022. The flagship series, at its height, was bringing in millions of viewers per episode. Image from MTV ButThe Next Chapterhas not had the same luck, especially recently. At this time, there isno newswhether or not MTV has any plans of finally endingTeen Mom....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Mary Henry

'The Brutalist' Demolishes Major Global Box Office Barrier

Once described as unreleasable, the epic drama filmThe Brutalisthas now grossed over twice its reported production budget. The film was given a textbook platform release by A24 and is now playing in over 1,100 domestic theaters. At its widest, the film’s theater count stood at 1,612. you’re able to watch the film in theaters, and stay tuned to Collider for more updates. Image via A24 The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · John Powers

10 Anime Series Ruined by Bad Animation

But as Anime matured, the creators strived to introduce intricate storylines and its effective delivery demanded better animation. The most suitable example of a great animation isDemon Slayer. Despite the dated animation and cutting of several scenes, it was considereda strong manga adaptation. Image via Fugaku The series is well-known for its dark fantasy atmosphere, savage ghouls, and brutal fight sequences. Also, the series fell behind in matching choreography as of season 1....

February 9, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Christopher Harris

10 DC Couples That Never Made It to the DCEU

Unfortunately, the DCEU only produced fifteen movies and simply didn’t have the time to explore other relationships. 10Batman & Talia al Ghul No Damien Wayne in this universe. This odd pairing eventually birthed the current Robin, Damien Wayne, Batman’s only biological son. Custom Image by Zanda Rice In fact,their love is actually incredibly cute. In fact, she’s in a relationship with Rick Flagg (Joel Kinnaman). 8Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy You suck, Joker....

February 9, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jessica Estes

10 Essential Hand-Drawn Animated Movies, Ranked

Animation is nearly as old as cinema itselfand has continued to evolve alongside film. There are thousands of animated films in existence, and more come out every year. Fantastic Planetis a surreal andartistically mesmerizing filmthat succeeds in taking you to a truly alien world. Image Via Studio Ghibli Bambiis one of themost important films in Disney’s historyand remains a technical marvel all these years later. Grave of the Firefliesis rightfully regarded as amasterpiece among World War II films....

February 9, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · James Miller

10 Essential MCU Movies, Ranked

Proved to be a dominant force in pop-culture history, it’s not hard to see why. What made it even better was how itwas just a great film in its own right. Embracing the expansiveness of the MCU,Spider-Man: No Way Homewas a true multiversal epic. Image via Marvel Studios And we’re not just talking about Maguire, Garfield, and Holland. Now, the Avengers face their most dangerous foe: each other. Deeply rooted in humanity, this film was a story about diverging ideologies and the fracturing of relationships....

February 9, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Michael Ross