Hunger Games' New Prequel Thankfully Delays Any Need To Continue Katniss Everdeen's Story

Summary The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingis set to expand the beloved dystopian franchise, andthe upcoming prequel thankfully delays any need to return to Katniss Everdeen’s story. Katniss is the heroine of theoriginalHunger Gamesbooksand movies, and she’s become an iconic pop culture figure. She’s probably the most compelling leadThe Hunger Gamesfranchise will ever have, but it’s for the best that Suzanne Collins and Lionsgate aren’t returning to her story in their spinoffs....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 905 words · Ryan Wilson

Hurry! Get 50% off on the Pixel-killing phone we gave a nearly-perfect review.

If you’re the type that’s willing to wait for awhile before getting something new, hoping to get great deals on time-tested products, you’re in luck today. One of thebest Motorola phones, the Motorola Edge Plus 2023 (our runner-up pick even in 2025), now has a 50% off deal. Right now, if you tap the button below, you can get an unlocked Motorola Edge Plus 2023 with 512GB of storage for just $400, which is $400 down from its usual $800....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Justin Winters

I hated, hated, hated this 2023 movie that everyone else loved. Here’s why

It’s not a stretch to say that 2023 was a pretty great year for movies. Betweensuccesses likeOppenheimerandBarbie,acclaimed darlings likePoor ThingsandAnatomy of a Fall, andunexpected hits likeGodzilla Minus OneandAnyone but You, the film industry thrived last year. However, as usually happens, more than a few films earned far more acclaim than they should have, at least in this writer’s opinion. I’ve written already aboutmy dislike for Emerald Fennell’sSaltburn, but that was a divisive film that had far more detractors than just me....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1381 words · James Lang

In Carry-On, Jaume Collet-Serra returns to his action roots for a Christmas thriller

Jaume Collet-Serrais well-versed in the mid-budget action thriller. Since 2011, Collet-Serra has made several smart, gripping thrillers, fromUnknownandNon-StoptoRun All NightandThe Commuter.All four are high-concept movies with memorable settings, heart-stopping action, and a pissed-off Liam Neeson. Collet-Serra, having helmed two big-budget blockbusters —Jungle CruiseandBlack Adam —returns to his signature genre (albeit without Neeson) withNetflix’sCarry-On. It’s Christmas Eve, and TSA Agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Egerton) is about to work during one of the airport’s busiest days....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1586 words · Patricia Duncan

Inside Out 2 Ending & Why It's A Good Life Lesson Explained By Director

The article contains spoilers for Inside Out 2. Summary Inside Out 2director Kelsey Mann explains the emotional ending of the new Pixar film and why it provides a valuable life lesson. The sequel sees Joy (Amy Poehler) and the original emotions from the first film challenged by the arrival of Anxiety (Maya Hawke) and several other new emotions. While Anxiety is the story’s antagonist, she genuinely wants to help Riley (Kensington Tallman) and do what’s best for her....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 682 words · Stuart Bailey

Inside the lab teaching Volkswagen’s born-again Bus how to drive itself

Previewed bythe heritage-laced ID.Buzz concept, Volkswagen’s born-again Bus will arrive in 2022 with a few cool tech tricks up its sleeve. It will be fully electric, it will ride on the MEB architecture already found under the EVs likethe ID.3andthe ID.4, and it will spawn an autonomous shuttle scheduled to start carrying passengers in 2025. Argo A.I. is helping Volkswagen teach the Bus how to drive itself, and Digital Trends got an inside look at the project....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Rachael Carey

Is new Netflix show The Chosen One based on a book?

Is new Netflix show The Chosen One based on a book? The Chosen One is a new Netflix series about the seeming return of Jesus Christ – so is this religious drama based on a book? The Chosen One is a six-episode series heading to Netflix this Wednesday, August 15, 2025. The official synopsis is as follows: “Imagine for a moment… You’re 12-years-old and one day you discover that you possess the same powers as Jesus Christ....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Michele Snyder

It’s time for Apple, Samsung and Google to solve the eSIM problem

When Apple launched the newiPhone 16eon Wednesday, the Apple Store in every region displayed one thing under connectivity: eSIM. There was no mention of a physical SIM, and I had a waking nightmare that Apple had quietly pulled the plug, and every iPhone 16e globally would be sold as an eSIM-only model. A quick search — and a look at the photos — confirmed that this hadn’t happened, but my reaction kickstarted a thought about eSIMs, their promise (and what we were promised), and the current state of eSIMs globally....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Scott Martinez

James Gunn Addresses The Batman

Summary James Gunn reveals whetherThe Batman - Part IIis getting canceled. Gunn is hard at work crafting the next ten years of releases in the newDC Universe. However, as one of DC Studios' co-CEOs, the director’s job is to look after all DC adaptations, which includes theupcomingThe Batman - Part IIand other Elseworlds stories. As updates on the sequel to Matt Reeves’The Batmanhave been hard to get, rumors about the movie getting canceled have started to spread, and Gunn has now addressed those....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Ryan Murphy

Kevin Costner wants to return to Yellowstone, but it may be too late

Kevin Costner wants to return to Yellowstone, but it may be too late At long last, Kevin Costner might be turning around on a Yellowstone return, but one key detail means it could be too late for John Dutton. After it was announced back in November 2023 thatKevin Costner would be leaving Yellowstoneand, as a result, that theshow would be canceled, the question remained of whether John Dutton would make any sort of appearance in the final episodes....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 326 words · Elizabeth Ramos

Last Ronin's Writer Wants 90s April O'Neil Actress Involved in the Movie Adaptation

Summary According toTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleswriter Tom Waltz, it would be a major “Cowabunga moment” for fans of the franchiseto have the actress who portrayed April O’Neil in the 1990 live-action movie involved in the adaptation ofThe Last Ronin.With the groundbreaking miniseries serving as the jumping off point for several different projects, the possibility could very well be actualized in the near future. In an exclusive interview with Screen Rant, Waltz cited the desire to involve actress Judith Hoag inThe Last Roninin some capacity....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 740 words · Lisa Powell

LG 5K UltraWide monitor is nearly $350 off right now (but it’s selling out fast)

A giant monitor meant for creatives has about a fifth of its price lopped off, making it more viable for anyone to enjoy. This LG UltraWide monitor, the LG 40WP95C-W, is usually $1,800 but you may now get it for $1,459, a savings of $341. The monitor appears on multiple of our favorites lists, and for good reason, so be sure to tap the button below and see if you can still get it....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Donna Rodriguez

MacBook sale: Get up to $700 off the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro

If you’ve been waiting forMacBook dealson the latest versions of the Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro, you should check out the discounts that you can get from Best Buy’s MacBook sale. There are a dozen models on sale, with prices starting at $899 and savings of up to $700. You’re going to have to be quick with your purchase though — Apple’s devices almost always get sold out quickly whenever their prices get slashed....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Stephanie Richardson