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Bylines: Glamour, GQ, HuffPost, Thrive Global, Comic Book Resources, The South African, Giant Freakin Robot, Tell Me Best, Fortress of Solitude & more.

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Former Copywriter at Digital School of Marketing & Trifocus Fitness Academy

The Simpsons Ruined The Series When It Axed Its Best Character

When The Simpsons took away the role of Apu, it set a bad precedent.

Until a few years ago, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the proprietor of the Kwik-E-Mart convenience store in Springfield, was one of the most iconic characters in The Simpsons.
But he was ultimately removed from the series, and this was a huge mistake. Removing Apu from the show not only skirts the line of censorship but in a cruel irony, it’s an example of a TV series giving its audience less racial representation.

These Are The 10 Superhero Movies That Defined The Genre

The superhero genre has become dominant in modern cinema, with larger-than-life characters captivating audiences worldwide. Although these stories have been around for decades, some superhero origin movies defined the genre, setting a gold standard for those that followed.

From Superman: The Movie that launched Christopher Reeve into superstardom to the epic ensemble adventure of the Avengers, superheroes have cemented their place in pop culture.

The Most Mind-Bending Sci-Fi TV Shows To Stream Now

Westworld, Black Mirror, and The Expanse top the charts for the most mind-bending sci-fi TV shows currently streaming.

Sci-fi always promises an exciting premise, likable characters, and a story that keeps viewers wanting more. One genre-defining aspect is its ability to reflect on contemporary issues by exaggerating or reframing them through a futuristic lens. Thanks to many streaming sites, there is always a wide selection of sci-fi TV shows to choose from.

The Big Bang Theory's Worst Character, Explained

It’s been a minute since The Big Bang Theory hit our screens in 2007. Over its 12-season run,
Each week, fans tuned in to watch this lovable group of friends navigates the complexities of everyday life. Penny outgrew her ditsy qualities, Sheldon got better at picking up on social cues, Howard lost his creep vibe, and Raj was able to talk to women. But Leonard Hofstadter became increasingly irritating over the years, making him the most annoying character in the series.

The Untold Truth of Bernadette from The Big Bang Theory

When "The Big Bang Theory" debuted in 2007, viewers were instantly drawn to Sheldon's offbeat brilliance, Leonard's awkward sensibility, and Penny's free spirit. Over its 12-season run, fans also got to know their friends, Howard and Raj, a little better too.

But it wasn't until the show's third season that Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski stepped into Pasadena's Cheesecake Factory and slowly weaved her way into everyone's hearts.That's when the series about a bunch of funny nerds became so much more than that.

Planet of the Apes Movies Ranked, According to Critics

Back when franchises were still a new concept, there was the Planet of the Apes film series. The story essentially holds up a mirror to humanity, depicting its failings and conflicts through a rather wild premise. The films have cemented their place in pop culture, making the franchise a must-see for anyone who loves good storytelling. That said, here's a ranking of every Planet of The Apes film by their Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes scores' average.

American Dad: One Family Member's Disguises Are BETTER Than Roger's

American Dad!’s resident alien Roger Smith is the king of personas. Seamlessly switching disguises in a matter of seconds, he has the residents of Langley Falls believing whatever he wants them to.
To keep track of his costumed shenanigans, the lovable alien keeps a ledger of all the people he knows and the aliases they know him as. While Roger’s never-ending carousel of outfits is impressive, Francine often gives him a run for his money when it comes to successfully pulling off a disguise.

Friends: The Reunion Is Made For Die-Hard Fans

After being delayed for over a year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, HBO Max has finally reunited Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer for the highly anticipated Friends: The Reunion special. Directed by Late Late Show producer Ben Winston, the unscripted gathering is the first time in 17 years that the Friends stars have been brought together since the show ended its ten-season run in 2004.

Friends: The Reunion begins with each cast member walking onto the recreated Friends soundstage on the Warner Bros lot. It’s filled with some emotional greetings and a good dose of reminiscing. The opening credits are (obviously) set to the show’s theme song and leads into a live interview hosted by late night television host James Corden.

Tom Hiddleston On Loki Being Gender Fluid

Comic book fans have known for years that Loki is gender fluid. And now that Marvel has a series starring Tom Hiddleston as the God of Mischief, the studio has found the perfect opportunity to embrace that fact. A lot of folks may think this just a poor attempt at being “woke”, but it’s actually a direct reference to both comic book lore and mythological history.

Now, Tom Hiddleston and head writer Michael Waldron explained why including this element of Loki in the series matters.

Zack Snyder's Justice League: Superman's Best Moment Is Also the Cut's Worst Edit

Zack Snyder's Justice League has been one of the most-talked-about cinematic events in recent history. The phenomenal four-hour feature essentially removes all of Joss Whedon's footage and brings Synder's original vision to life in its spectacular entirety.
Overall, Zack Snyder's Justice League has been extremely well-received, but when it comes to Superman and Lois' reunion, it does have one notable difference from the theatrical cut.

‘She’s All That’ gender-swapped remake is heading to Netflix

Netflix is developing a gender-swapped reboot of 1999’s romantic comedy . The remake will star TikTok sensation-turned-actress Addison Rae, Tanner Buchanan, and original star Rachael Leigh Cook in a brand new role.

He’s All That flips the original narrative and will be told from a teenage girl’s point of view. But the film’s main protagonist is still said to be inspired by Freddie Prinze Jr’s Zackary Siler.

#FreeBritney: BBC to release new 'Britney' documentary

The BBC has announced plans to release a documentary about pop princess Britney Spears and her conservatorship. The move comes after the success of the FX/Hulu documentary which aired on 5 February 2021.

Released as an edition of series, the film chronicled Spears’s rise to fame, her treatment by the paparazzi, her highly publicised 2007 breakdown, and her court-mandated conservatorship (overseen by her father Jamie Spears) that she has been living under since 2008.

'Supergirl' update: Young Cat Grant to appear in sixth and final season

Supergirl’s mentor, Cat Grant, is set to make a comeback in the show’s sixth and final season. But her return will not quite be in the way fans might expect.
A younger version of the media mogul will appear in flashbacks to the early days of her career. Back then, she was simply known as journalist CJ Grant.

When viewers are introduced to CJ, she is eager to step out of Lois Lane’s shadow and out from under her boss Perry White’s thumb. So she does what any good journalist would do and chases down a story that leads her to Kara’s hometown of Midvale.

Dream gig: Laduma Ngxokolo on making costumes for 'Coming 2 America'

Laduma Ngxokolo is still ecstatic about landing the design gig of a lifetime as a costume designer on . The film is a sequel to the 1988 cult classic, which also starred Eddie Murphy.

Ngxokolo’s surreal journey began in 2019, when the Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E Carter contacted him about having his designs prominently featured in the movie. In February, the South African fashion designer was finally able to share the exciting news with his fans, saying “the rest was history.
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