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Star Trek is a major force in the world of science fiction and why wouldn't they be? They've either innovated many concepts that sci-fi properties embrace in the 21st century or helped popularize them. One of the unique things that the brand does that's pretty synonymous with science fiction troupes includes the retcon.

Be it through time travel or alien gibberish, Star Trek has always found ways to avoid dramatically changing things permanently. Maybe that's for the best, as the formula that Star Trek follows for their shows and films works. Essentially, you find a group of characters fans will pay to see (or watch week in and week out) and you throw everything you can think of at them.

What you don't do is permanently remove them from the equation. Nor, do you change up a show's concept so much that it changes the essence of what it is.

Movies are empathy machines, as Roger Ebert once wrote. The best films allow us to experience emotions we may not have felt otherwise through a particular character’s story. But some movies conjure emotions that we’re actively seeking out. Happiness. Joy. Love. We call these “feel-good movies.” Everybody has their go-to stable of films they return to over and over again when they need a boost — or maybe just an escape.

If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond whatever’s streaming on Netflix, or if you just need a pick-me-up Asap, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best feel-good movies to watch when you’re feeling down.

20th Century “The Princess Bride”

One of the all-time great feel-good movies, Rob Reiner’s “The Princess Bride” endures as the platonic ideal of a romantic fantasy adventure. Carey Elwes stars as the devastatingly charming Westley,...

Top 5 Longest-Reigning WWE Champs: From Hulk Hogan To Pedro Morales (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ever wonder who’s left their mark by holding the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for ages? It’s one thing to grab the gold, but holding onto it while hungry challengers circle is a different game altogether. These legends didn’t just win; they dominated, turning their reigns into epic sagas. From the Hulkamania days to the unforgettable dominance of Bruno Sammartino, these champs turned their title runs into iconic chapters of WWE history. Imagine becoming unbeatable by even the fiercest competitors.

So buckle up as we look at five wrestlers who won and held the WWE title for what seemed like forever. The longest-reigning champions showed that staying on top is more challenging than getting there.

1. Bruno Sammartino: 2,803 days

Bruno Sammartino’s name is the ultimate gold when you think of top-notch WWE champs who’ve...

Hulk Hogan is a divorced man, twice over. Is his third marriage heading in the same direction?

The WWE legend has been enjoying a bit of resurgence in 2024. Between speaking at the RNC before Trump accepted the GOP nomination to the recent Netflix documentary, Mr McMahon, in which Hulk has made some shocking confessions, there’s a kind of no escapting him.

It’s been awhile since Hogan has been on the world stage like this, as disgraces in his personal life have kept him squarely out of the limelight.

Among them include a sextape, getting fired from the WWE for using the N-Word, and two failed marriages.

Now, the talk of the town is if his latest marriage will as his first two did. Is divorce on the horizon for Hulk?

Pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan and wife Linda on the set of their daughter Brooke’s music video shoot ‘Bout...

Plot: WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon’s leadership and the mogul’s controversial reign.

Review: When you think about Professional Wrestling, the images of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and Stone Cold Steve Austin likely spring to the forefront. Yet arguably the most important person in the history of the business is former WWE owner Vincent Kennedy McMahon Jr. Through his Mr. McMahon character, he was able to become the most villainous figure in all of wrestling. But it turns out that villainous persona wasn’t far off from the real-life man. Bill Simmons takes aim at it all in his Netflix documentary, Mr. McMahon.

What started as a puff piece about the CEO of the company became a different monster entirely after allegations surfaced against Vince in 2022. The documentary had actually already been completed, only for them to have to add additional material based on the allegations.

It started with a friendly question between coworkers. /Film writer Bill Bria asked me when the last time was that I watched "Beetlejuice." Considering the sequel film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" is now in theaters (read our review here), I've been doing a deep dive back into all things "Beetlejuice," including rewatches of the original film and the animated series currently available on Tubi (but hard to find almost anywhere else). But Mr. Bria's inquiry was more specific than wanting to know how practical effects were pulled off or remembering one-liners. Knowing that I am our glorious publication's resident wrestling aficionado, he asked me a question that then haunted me for hours until I could find the answer: "What wrestling match is playing on the TV when the Maitlands try to scare a passed-out Delia Deetz (Catherine O'Hara) by dressing like sheet ghosts?

I'm sure that this very thought has also...

Action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger is not merely an actor. He is a hunk of a man, a bodybuilder and a fitness freak who has become a huge deal among fitness enthusiasts everywhere. A former Mr. Universe and an 8-time Mr. Olympia winner, there are arguably no Hollywood superstars as intimidating as Schwarzenegger, when it comes to physical prowess.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Terminator in the film series The Terminator | Carolco Pictures

However, when it comes to celebrities in general, there are some major figures from sports’ histories that can even make the Terminator actor feel like, well, Danny Devito.

That is exactly what happened when Schwarzenegger ended up meeting the likes of Andre the Giant and Wilt Chamberlain.

Arnold Schwarzenegger might be a Hollywood hunk, but he did not look like one here

Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Expendables 3 (2014) | Lionsgate

A bunch of photos from Schwarzenegger’s meeting with Andre the...

The epic universe of Star Wars has given fans a plethora of utterly memorable characters that will live on in their memory for years and years to come still. Ranging from Anakin Skywalker to his son Luke, and from General Grievous to Qui-Gon Jinn, there have been plenty of memorable faces on both sides of the epic space opera.

Liam Neeson in Star Wars: Episode I- The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm Ltd.

The latter, Qui-Gon Jinn, a Jedi master introduced in The Phantom Menace, gave Liam Neeson his debut in the franchise, and he only has positive memories from his time on the sets. As a matter of fact, the now 72-year-old actor had the time of his life while playing around with lightsabers on the set.

During an interview on Conan O’Brien’s Needs A Friend podcast, Neeson explained the hilarious incident that occured when he and Ewan McGregor attempted to shoot their first scene,...

Can you ever forgive Don Draper or Walter White for some of the heinous things they've done?

Sure, they're likable anti-heroes, but these characters have done some truly despicable things.

Hah! Like even the worst things that TV characters have done could ever compare to the madness of the WWE universe.

Forget morally complicated. Some of these heels are absolute bonkers when it comes to playing psychological mind games and doing dirty deeds.

They go full-on psychopath and lose their souls all for a taste of World Wrestling Entertainment Championship gold. What is it about that belt that justifies going off the deep end?

Regardless, here are the 11 most evil things WWE heels have ever done.

(Storylines only and not in real life, of course!)

11. The Million Dollar Man kept a slave.

The Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase's heel persona was that of a wealthy man who enjoyed humiliating other people,...

Most of us know Billy Corgan as the frontman of Smashing Pumpkins and outspokenness. But he’s also been the Owner and Promoter of the prestigious wrestling promotion the National Wrestling Alliance (Aka Nwa) since 2017. To say that Corgan is busy would be the understatement of the century. So it was surprising to hear that he’s starring in his own reality TV show, Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland. But I suppose everyone is diversifying in this complicated media landscape.

I was able to catch the first two episodes of Carnyland and it’s a fun enough time. I’d say that it’s very much geared towards wrestling fans, so fans of Smashing Pumpkins may be a little disappointed. But as a big wrestling fan, there’s a lot of interesting insight. They still keep it more Kayfabe than I’d like but that old-school aesthetic is part...

WrestleMania 40 has built one of the greatest clashes in WWE history. The rematch between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, two of the most prolific and entertaining wrestlers in sports entertainment. The stakes got higher for the challenger as Reigns and The Rock defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night 1 of the biggest PPV of the year. The Big Dog, who reigned supreme for 1,316 days, established himself as one of the greatest WWE Champions.

Roman Reigns

However, this was not enough as he fumbled against The American Nightmare when it mattered the most as he was finally bested by Cody Rhodes, who finally completed his long-awaited story. Everyone was happy as The Natural finally won the much-desired title to complete his dad’s dream, and recently he shared how Reigns and he shared a ‘moment’ after competing in the greatest match of their career.

Cody Rhodes Shared a ‘Moment’ With The...

Several monstrous giants have worked in WWF/E as the wrestling company has always looked for someone with the ability to instill fear in the top Superstars. Legendary André the Giant, Big Show, and The Great Khali, have graced the company with their physical prowess and Omos is the new addition of such ginormous superstars in WWE.

Omos manhandling Bobby Lashley. Credit: WWE

Omos made his WWE debut on July 18, 2019, and the wrestler has been in the company ever since. Since his debut, the giant superstar has shown dominance over Brock Lesner, Seth Rollins, Aj Styles, and Braun Strowman. Omos recently was shown to be struggling to get on a plane with his fellow superstars due to his gargantuan physique.

Omos Struggled To Fit In A Plane Omos. Credit: WWE

Former professional wrestler Montel Vontavious Porter, popularly known as Mvp who manages Omos, recently shot a short video of his client.

The WWE Hall of Fame has inducted many personalities who were in the WWE and wrestling industries and beyond. It began in 1993 with André the Giant being its sole inductee, after he passed away a few months earlier. More than 200 inductees have been added to the Hall of Fame since then, with many two-time inductees included as well.

Apart from WWE superstars, the Hall is known to have inducted many celebrities who have supported the promotion as well. Be it politicians, singers, or baseball players, everyone has a spot in the ‘celebrity wing’ of the promotion. Here are ten of the fourteen celebrities that have been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger | Credits: WWE

The action star of the ‘80s, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been associated with the WWE for a long time as he was good friends with wrestler Bruno Sammartino. The actor also reportedly...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson comes from a family that is deeply entrenched in the history of pro wrestling. His grandfather, Peter Maivia, was a Samoan wrestler of great renown, while his father Rocky Johnson was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion. However, that is not all when it comes to Johnson’s heroic wrestling lineage, as his grandmother, the wife of Peter Maivia had a pretty storied career of her own!

Dwayne Johnson in Black Adam

Lia Maivia was one of the first female promoters in wrestling, famously in charge of promoting one of wrestling’s biggest events in Hawaii, titled ‘A Hot Summer Night‘, which brought in about 20,000 spectators on August 3, 1985. The event saw some of the biggest names in wrestling come down to Hawaii, among them Bruiser Brody, Antonio Inoki, Andre the Giant, and of course, Ric Flair, who was defending his World Heavyweight Championship title.

Ric Flair...

Known for his portrayal of Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace, Liam Neeson is loved unanimously. And his return to the silver screen as the Jedi Master would surely be an exciting ordeal for the fans. But in his recent interview, the actor gave rather disappointing news regarding his return.

Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler in Schindler’s List

The Star Wars franchise has captivated generations of viewers. With its iconic characters and rich lore, the franchise has left a lasting impact on not only the industry but fans around the globe. The franchise has evolved dynamically. Fans are always eager to see familiar faces return. One such face is of the esteemed actor, Liam Neeson.

Liam Neeson’s Return To Live-Action Star Wars Seems Unlikely Liam Neeson with Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: Episode I

Liam Neeson’s Star Wars character has always been one of the more fascinating heroes of the franchise.

John Cena certainly isn't the first wrestler to become a movie star. Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and Andre the Giant brought their muscles to the big screen decades ago. The late '90s and early 2000s saw Bill Goldberg and Dwayne Johnson enter the fray, with the latter becoming one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and he's still going strong. But it wouldn't be until the likes of Dave Bautista and John Cena that we'd get a pair of wrestlers who truly stepped into the world of acting without relying mostly on their muscular presence to do the heavy lifting on the big screen for them, both literally and figuratively. 

Dave Bautista has proven to be a reliable supporting star in the superhero blockbuster franchise "Guardians of the Galaxy," but he's also delivered more haunting turns in the likes of "Blade Runner 2049," "Dune," and M. Night Shyamalan's "Knock at the Cabin.

Liam Neeson has given a terrific performance across all the different genres he has starred in, as both a hero as well as a villain. A mastermind, almost all of his portrayals have been critically acclaimed worldwide, earning him the title of being one of the most renowned legendary actors of his time in Hollywood. But there was one movie that made this very legendary actor almost lose it.

Liam Neeson in The Dark Knight Rises

This film was none other than the 1993 globally praised war/documentary masterpiece, Schindler’s List. In fact, the film had such a massive impact on Neeson that it had him weak in his knees before even the cameras rolled for his first scene — so much so that it might have been the very reason the actor ended up giving one of the best performances of his entire career!

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When you hear the words “professional wrestler,” whose face comes to mind? “Well, let me tell you something, brother…” there may be no more iconic figure in the world of professional wrestling than Terrence Gene Bollea. But you may know him as Hulk Hogan.

So Wtf happened to Hulk Hogan? With a career that spans over 45 years, a lot. Let’s start at the beginning. But before we do, let’s keep in mind that the source of a lot of what follows is Bollea, himself. The complete record of Terry Bollea’s life is My Life Outside the Ring, his 2009 autobiography, which is more exhaustive than 2002’s Hollywood Hogan. In an industry stocked full of duplicitous people, Hulk Hogan’s long been considered to have perhaps the most strained relationship with the truth of any of them. But neither should we let the truth get in the way of a good story.

Andre Roussimoff, popularly known as Andre the Giant was regarded as ‘the Eighth Wonder of the World’ due to his great size. Although he is mostly known for his contributions to the wrestling world since the World Wide Wrestling Foundation (Wwwf) promoter Vincent McMahon booked him as a ‘special attraction’, he famously played the character of a giant named Fezzik in the 1987 movie The Princess Bride.

Recently, The Princess Bride actress Robin Wright shed some light on her relationship with Andre the Giant, and the incident she recounted from her days on the movie’s set could not be more heartwarming.

Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in The Princess Bride

Robin Wright on How Andre the Giant Helped Her During the Filming of The Princess Bride

After making his USA acting debut in a two-part episode of the 1976 TV series The Six Million Dollar Man, French wrestler Andre the Giant...

The Princess Bride is arguably one of the most influential films of all time. Based on the 1973 novel of the same name, the 1987 film often ranks among the best films of all time, and all of its cast members, including Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin continue to receive recognition for their roles even today.

Liam Neeson in Silence

However, actor Liam Neeson, who is slated to lead a Naked Gun reboot, could have ended up in the iconic film’s cast. During an interview, Neeson spoke about auditioning for a role in the movie. However, Neeson went on to lose the role to one of the most popular wrestlers of the 80s and had to make his name elsewhere. Here is what Neeson revealed about losing the role in The Princess Bride.

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The release date for WWE 2K24 is getting closer, and fans have been waiting to get their hands on it. The upcoming title will also include a 40 Years of WrestleMania edition, so fans can look forward to reliving some iconic matches. The roster for the game is also looking good, with several returning characters joined by a few surprise entries.

Among them, however, fans have noticed the absence of one superstar, leading to a lot of confusion, especially as the Showcase mode is filled with former WWE legends, so missing out on this particular superstar makes little to no sense, but that could still change before the game is out.

WWE 2K24 Showcase Matches Could Still Feature This Superstar

Not seeing Triple H on the Showcase match list has got fans worried about missing some iconic matches.

The Showcase matches for the upcoming 2K title look rather loaded with some...

The WWE 2K24 roster is getting a fan-favorite character added in the form of Bray Wyatt’s The Fiend. Windham Lawrence Rotunda, known by his ring name, Bray Wyatt, sadly passed away on the 24th of August last year, aged just 36, after suffering a heart attack. By the time of his passing, he had already become a fan-favorite wrestler and a common name in WWE.

Wyatt introduced his new, horror-themed character in the ring titled The Fiend back in 2019, and fans can now look forward to playing as the demonic character in the upcoming 2K Games’ title, WWE 2K24, releasing next month.

The Fiend Is the Latest Addition to the WWE 2K24 Roster The Fiend is added to the WWE 2K24 roster, confirmed through a post on X.

WWE 2K24 releases on March 8th, and fans will hope the game releases without any hiccups despite all the controversy outside the ring.

Those who don’t follow professional wrestling may not appreciate just how tough and grueling it is. It isn’t enough to be on the road 200+ days a year, getting dropped on your head or your back every night, dealing with injuries, losing your spot on the roster, and worse. If you’ve seen films like The Iron Claw, The Wrestler, or the old Beyond the Mat documentary, you know that professional wrestling is grind like no other.

But the other aspect that goes underappreciated is how much wrestling relies on acting. If you have any hope of making it big, it isn’t enough to be able to do a tope suicida or Texas Cloverleaf on the way to a 5-star mat classic. You have to be able to act your role, day in and day out. Often, you have to act live, in front of an audience of thousands,...

Exclusive: SmartLess Media, the company set up by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes following the success of their eponymous podcast, is launching its latest show with D’Arcy Carden.

The Good Place star is to front WikiHole. The series will feature a panel of comedians who fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole of bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events, locations and people are connected.

It is the latest show for the company, which has series from the likes of Jameela Jamil and Rex Chapman.

Each episode of WikiHole will see the comedians guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked; what’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for the panel to figure out.

SmartLess Media will produce with Radio Point, the podcast venture of I Think You...

Fox’s The Masked Singer Season 10 continues with Trolls Night on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Four of the five masks from Group C that debuted the previous week will hit the stage — and fans will also get a glimpse at the Wild Card, Cuddle Monster. So, who is Cuddle Monster? While clues are limited, fans think it has to be a former basketball star.

[Spoiler alert: The Masked Singer Season 10 spoilers ahead regarding Cuddle Monster.]

‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 spoilers: Who is Cuddle Monster? Cuddle Monster in ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 10 | Michael Becker/Fox

The Masked Singer Season 10 Group C Wild Card is Cuddle Monster, and fans are excited to see the largest costume hit the stage this season. The star behind the Cuddle Monster mask wears a giant pink furry suit, making him tower over host Nick Cannon. He wears pajama bottoms, a knit sleeping hat, and purple-striped horns coming from his head.

Both John Cena and Dwayne Johnson have successfully transitioned from WWE to acting careers. Before Cena made the jump, though, he had problems with Johnson’s career pivot. Cena frequently accused Johnson of turning his back on the WWE in favor of a film career. In recent years, Cena has apologized to Johnson for his comments, realizing they were both disrespectful and hypocritical.

John Cena criticized Dwayne Johnson for becoming an actor

In the early 2010s, Cena asserted his belief that Johnson’s pivot to acting was a slight to the WWE. Though Johnson eventually announced his return to the WWE, Cena believed he prioritized his acting career.

“Finally The Rock came back and everyone was was getting with it ’till he said I was talking trash but he would never be specific,” Cena said in a rap, per CBS News. “It’s because I wasn’t talking trash, Rock,...

Few deaths in the "Indiana Jones" films as quite as unforgettable as that of Pat Roach's Nazi mechanic in "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Upon spotting Indy (Harrison Ford) duking it out with one of his fellow Nazi handymen near a plane preparing to take off, Roach's nameless, burly villain smiles to himself as he removes his shirt, clearly itching for a fight. He proceeds to give Indy quite the thrashing and might've well won their match, had he bothered to turn around in time and spot the spinning airplane propellor bearing down on him.

Roach had a knack for playing the heel, starting with his run on the British wrestling circuit. Having earned a black belt in Judo before becoming the National Judo Champion in 1960, Roach spent the next decade wrestling under such personas as "Big" and "Lord" Pat Roach, squaring off against the likes of Dwayne Johnson's grandfather,...

To celebrate the release of SummerSlam Classics on DVD available now, we have 2 DVDs to give away to 2 lucky winners!

SummerSlam is one of the most historic events in WWE – where champions are crowned, scores settled, and legends are born. And this DVD brings together some of the event’s hottest ever action, charting the event’s history from 1988 to modern day!

It begins with the main event of the first ever SummerSlam – Hulk Hogan and the Macho Man vs. the Million Dollar Man and Andre the Giant – showing how it all began.

You’ll also relive Bret Hart’s Intercontinental Title win over Mr. Perfect, the Undertaker and Mankind battling in the dreaded boiler room and Eddie Gurerrero and Rey Mysterio scaling a ladder to win custody of little Dominik!

There’s stacks of action from John Cena, too, with three classic Cena matches from SummerSlam – a showdown from...

1984’s Conan the Destroyer was an attempt to soften Arnold Schwarzenegger’s titular barbarian into a PG-rated fantasy film hero. The result was a movie that was only a middling success in theaters, being overshadowed by Arnold’s other big 1984 movie, James Cameron’s The Terminator. Conan the Destroyer proved to be the last time Arnie would play Robert E. Howard’s Cimmerian icon, and in the decades since its release the movie’s reputation has been pretty atrocious. Hardcore fans prefer John Millius’s darker, R-rated Conan the Barbarian to Richard Fleischer’s lighter, family friendly version which seemed to owe a lot more to eighties fantasy movies like The Beastmaster than Millius’s original. It’s a deeply silly film, and one of the cheapest Schwarzenegger’s films of the eighties, with him essentially forced into making this and the following year’s Red Sonja to fulfil a...

Sorry, Dwayne Johnson. You’ve been canceled. NBC announced today that they have canceled Young Rock after three seasons.

Young Rock spanned decades of Dwayne Johnson’s life, chronicling his beginnings as a headstrong kid to playing football at the University of Miami to the early days of his professional wrestling career. Dwayne Johnson also plays a future version of himself who is running for president of the United States in the 2032 election. The series started off strong, averaging 3 million viewers per episode in its first season, but the third and now final season of the series found those numbers tumbling to an average of 1.4 million viewers per episode.

In addition to Dwayne Johnson as himself, Young Rock also starred Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne,...

“Young Rock” and “Grand Crew” have both been canceled at NBC.

Based on the life of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, “Young Rock” followed Dwayne as he rose from childhood to a wrestling career to Hollywood stardom. Johnson starred as himself alongside Joseph Lee Anderson as Rocky Johnson, Stacey Leilua as Ata Johnson, Ana Tuisila as Lia Maivia, Adrian Groulx as 10 to 14-year-old Dwayne aka Dewey, Bradley Constant as 15 to 17-year-old Dwayne, Uli Latukefu as 18 to 26-year-old, Fasitua Amosa as Sika Anoa’i, John Tui as Afa Anoa’i and Matthew Willig as André the Giant.

“Young Rock” premiered in February of 2021 and concluded its third season in February of this year. The series was co-created by Nahnatchka Khan and Jeff Chiang, who executive produced alongside Johnson, Dany Garcia, Jennifer Carreras, Hiram Garcia and Brian Gewirtz. Universal Television served as the studio in association with Seven Bucks Productions and Fierce Baby Productions.

An Oscar winner for his documentary Man on Wire and the filmmaker behind 2014’s awards juggernaut The Theory of Everything, James Marsh has been away from the big screen for a few years (his last project was the 2018 heist film King of Thieves). But he comes to Cannes with two buzzy projects in the market. In Night Boat to Tangier, he takes on Kevin Barry’s New York Times best-seller with a cast including Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Negga.

That film hasn’t shot yet, but Marsh has already completed a rather different feature, Dance First. A sweeping account of the life of literary icon Samuel Beckett (the title is taken from his ethos, “Dance first, think later”), the film sees Gabriel Byrne as the Nobel Prize winner in a story that covers the many aspects of his younger years: from Parisian bon vivant to WWII resistance fighter and philandering husband.

Andy Kaufman, the legendary comedian, prankster and “inter-gender champion”, will be honored as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the celebrity wing.

Andy Kaufman may not exactly scream wrestling, but the WWE has defended its decision (certainly not the most controversial this year), noting his history in the world of sports entertainment, particularly his rivalry with Jerry “The King” Lawler. In their official statement, the WWE said, “The rivalry between Lawler and Kaufman became national news leading to a legendary exchange on Late Night with David Letterman. The interaction would later be memorialized in the 1999 movie biopic Man on the Moon, where Lawler appeared alongside Jim Carrey as Kaufman to recreate the iconic moment. Kaufman’s interactions with Lawler transformed the business and opened up pathways for future cross-over Superstars such as Johnny Knoxville who honored the comedian with his WrestleMania 38 ring gear.” Lawler, who...

WWE 2K23 features quite a few improvements to the franchise formula that will certainly be welcomed by wrestling game fans everywhere. Of course, some things never change, which means that WWE 2K23 still makes you unlock quite a few wrestlers via gameplay accomplishments and by spending both real and virtual currency.

The very good news is that WWE 2K23 makes the various unlock processes fairly painless. The problem is that the game doesn’t always do a great job of telling you exactly how to unlock those wrestlers or the best way to go about acquiring all of them. Hopefully, we can help ease that part of the unlock system just a bit.

How to Unlock Every WWE 2K23 Wrestler With Virtual Currency

The vast majority of wrestlers in WWE 2K23 are unlocked via the game’s Virtual Currency (Vc) system. Every wrestler available via the in-game store costs 1,000 Vc to unlock.

Though it has always been a crowd pleasing form of entertainment, the general public still somehow has mixed feelings about professional wrestling. But one way that the art form has been integrated into pop culture over the years is through crossovers with well-known stars or brands. From Cyndi Lauper and the Rock N Wrestling era to Andre the Giant in "Princess Bride," to Mickey Rourke in "The Wrestler" and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper in "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia," to "Total Divas" on E!, there have been plenty of instances where Hollywood has brought more eyes to the world of wrestling. And the most recent example involves Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser.

While the Globes don't carry the same weight as they once did (thanks to people being terrible), "Black Bird" star Hauser was excited to share his first major Hollywood award with his friends in the wrestling community. In...

“Biography: WWE Legends” Season 3 and “WWE Rivals” Season 2 have set their premiere dates on A&e.

“Biography: WWE Legends” will return on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, followed by “WWE Rivals” at 10 p.m. The two shows will then continue to air back to back on Sundays nights going forward.

Both shows explore the lives and relationships of the most iconic WWE stars of all time. In “Biography: WWE Legends,” viewers learn the stories of superstars and major events through archival footage and interviews. The season premiere will explore the infamous stable the New World Order (Nwo), while subsequent episodes will examine Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Chyna, Dusty Rhodes, Kane, and Iron Sheik among others.

In “WWE Rivals,” actor and former WWE writer Freddie Prinze Jr. leadds a roundtable discussion of WWE stars as they delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built the WWE.

The world of journalism would not be what it is if not for the contributions made by Barbara Walters. The legendary journalist recently passed away, shining a new light on her decades of interviewing everyone from world leaders to those involved in celebrity sex scandals. While Walters has rightfully come under fire for moments in which she pushed a little too hard or attempted to silence the voices of people crying out to be heard, her legacy is undeniable. The way that interviews are conducted by journalists across the globe has been modeled after Walters, with everyone from Diane Sawyer to even conspiracy-theory-peddling wackos with podcasts all emulating her style. As we look back at the over a half-century of interviews conducted by Walters, a handful of intimate discussions with some of Hollywood's biggest stars represent some of her best work. A staple of pop culture herself, Walters often connected...

Do you smell what the Duke is cookin’? Rian Johnson, director of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, has made the claim that Dave Bautista is the best wrestler-turned-actor to ever walk down the aisle and onto the red carpet.

In a recent interview with The Atlantic, Rian Johnson heaped much praise on Dave Bautista, saying the former WWE Superstar was the biggest surprise in the ensemble cast. “When I was writing [his character, a men’s-rights streamer named Duke Cody], I was picturing a scrawny dude who’s trying to overcompensate. When Bautista was brought up, I was instantly so smitten by the idea. I’ve been a very big fan of his dramatic chops as an actor.”

When the interviewer suggested that Bautista was “low-key the greatest wrestler-to-actor ever,” Johnson agreed, even saying that could make even bigger waves under the direction of another master. “I think somebody like [Paul Thomas Anderson] is going to give him...

Vin Diesel is experiencing a case of identity theft.

The action star was the subject of a recent Twitter meme that went viral when the Alamo Drafthouse NYC shared a tweet suggesting he looked identical to the first man on Earth.

The Twitter account for the business tweeted, “Scientists at Princeton University have reconstructed this 3D model of how Adam, the first human being created by God, might have looked”.

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A 3D rendered model of Diesel accompanied the post. The tweet soon took off, gaining over 200,000 likes and over 20,000 retweets.

The comment, however, was a parody on...

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The Movie: "The Princess Bride"

Where You Can Stream It: Disney+

The Pitch: Maybe you've watched "The Princess Bride" a thousand times. Maybe you've never seen it. Either way, I implore you to do it again. I fall into the "thousand times" category, but it had been a while. If you have not yet experienced the wonder that is "The Princess Bride," here's the deal with your future favorite comedy (I feel pretty confident in saying that). 

The story begins with a young boy (Fred Savage) who is home sick. His grandfather (Peter Falk) comes to read him a story. At first, the kid is annoyed with it all and wants to skip the "kissing parts," but later gets into the tale.

This post contains spoilers for "Black Adam."

Following their careers in the squared circle, many professional wrestlers make the jump to acting in Hollywood. From Andre the Giant and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper starring in classics like "The Princess Bride" and "They Live" to Dave Bautista and John Cena being a part of the Marvel and DC universes respectively, wrestlers are scattered all over cinematic history. However, no one has achieved the same level of success in this arena as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Clearly, the former WWE Champion is in high demand. His life story is airing on NBC as a sitcom called "Young Rock," which is about to begin its third season. He's been a part of franchises like "G.I. Joe," "Jumanji," and "Fast & Furious." Johnson has even played demi-gods twice thanks to his roles in "Moana" and "Hercules." But in his latest role as the titular character of DC's "Black Adam,...

Wallace Shawn has had a long and impressive career, and yet he is best known by pretty much everyone for a single word: "Inconceivable!" Just about every character in "The Princess Bride" has at least one line so iconic that even those who've not seen the movie have heard the words uttered at some point. As far as what people are remembered for, the actor could do far worse than the beloved film, which was released in 1987 and is widely regarded as a timeless classic.

Directed by Rob Reiner and adapted for the screen by William Goldman, who wrote the novel of the same name, "The Princess Bride" is a clever twist on fairy tales that truly has it all. As a child, it informed my dreams, my nightmares, and certainly my idea of true love. Westley (Cary Elwes) was one of my earliest crushes — right up there with the...

Woooo! Wrestling legend Ric Flair’s life and career is ripe for the biopic treatment, perhaps more so than even the likes of Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. And the man himself has an idea of who could play him: Bradley Cooper.

In a recent episode of his podcast To Be The Man, Ric Flair discussed an upcoming biopic and how Bradley Cooper has at the very least been approached to play the Nature Boy. “I mean, I’ve heard it officially, but it’s not in place. So, ladies and gentlemen, it’s not true that he’s playing Ric Flair. I’ve heard they’ve talked to him, that’s it. Bradley Cooper is not playing me in a movie, yet. I hope he does.”

While Ric Flair did work to quell any rumors, he and co-host Conrad Thompson (who also co-host the nitty-gritty industry podcast Something...

While HBO Max is undergoing a sea change behind the scenes, the streamer still boasts an impressive catalog of films. Its documentary line up is particularly strong, thanks to partnerships with TCM, the Criterion Collection, and HBO itself, as well as the inclusion of several HBO Max originals. On the service, you'll find everything from groundbreaking classics that defined the genre, like "Nanook of the North," to docuseries that dive into seminal artists and cultural icons, like "George Harrison: Living in the Material World," to investigative films that probe the human condition, like "Mommy Dead and Dearest."

Whether you're looking to learn more about an overlooked moment in history or dive into the dark underbelly of true crime, there's something for every kind of documentary fan on HBO Max. From the countless hours of material to choose from, we've gathered the best documentaries streaming on HBO Max right now.

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There’s a lot going on in the wild world of Street Fighter lore. Government agents are trying to stop a supervillain from world domination, while an Andre the Giant pastiche is trying to find the perfect tag team partner. A ridiculous martial artist in pink keeps trying to prove he’s a legend (despite getting beaten into traction day after day), just as a gruff mechanic beats up an all-powerful cult leader. All the while, a Turkish grappler travels the world in hopes of figuring out the perfect cooking oil.

At the center of it all is Ryu: a wandering martial artist who dedicates his life to fighting anyone and everyone interested in going a few rounds with him. You could be out to kill him or out to give him a friendly spar, and Ryu will fight you all the same. Fighting gives him purpose and helps him find meaning.

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The Movie: "André The Giant"

Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max

The Pitch: André René Roussimoff dazzled the world as André the Giant, a French professional wrestler and actor who towered over his opponents with his larger-than-life stature. Called "The Eighth Wonder of the World," André became a household celebrity as people all across the globe were fascinated by this living giant. As he gained more and...

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WWE games are best known for their massive rosters. After all, countless fans tune in to live wrestling shows every week to watch wrestlers grapple and slap each other silly, and since each competitor adopts a different style and gimmick, viewers naturally gravitate towards their favorites. Thanks to WWE titles, those fans can control their preferred champions as they either recreate their favorite matches or dream up new ones. Who wouldn’t want to see Brock Lesnar fight Rowdy Roddy Piper?

WWE 2K22 is not only significantly more stable than recent WWE games, but it features one of the largest rosters we’ve seen in a wrestling game in quite some time. 2K22 features many legends, such as Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and John Cena, but it also includes many bizarre characters that make even the strangest fan creations seem normal. All told, the game sports well over 150 wrestlers,...

At a height of 7 feet, 4 inches, André the Giant was certainly a man who lived up to his name. And while he may have been a fierce competitor in the wrestling ring, he was known outside the ring as a gentle giant, something that was pretty obvious to anyone who’s watched him in […]

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Exclusive: We’ll be seeing more of André the Giant on Young Rock. Matthew Willig, who recurred as the character on the first season, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2 of Dwayne Johnson’s NBC comedy series inspired by his life. The series comes from Johnson and Fresh Off the Boat creator/executive producer Nahnatchka Khan.

Willig’s André, one of the biggest stars in the history of wrestling, commands respect wherever he goes. André was very private and didn’t let many people in, but he was very close to the Johnson family and had a unique and beautiful relationship with Dewey (Johnson’s nickname when he was a young boy) who idolized the 8th Wonder of the World.

Willig appeared in 6 episodes in the first season.

Young Rock focuses on different chapters of Johnson’s life. From growing up in a strong and resilient family to...

Mark Knopfler’s score for “The Princess Bride,” to quote the film, was only mostly dead.

On Saturday, the L.A. Philharmonic will perform it live to picture at the Hollywood Bowl — and they really do mean live. The original 1987 score was recorded almost entirely using a Synclavier sampling machine, with the exception of some nylon guitar solos by Knopfler. Under veteran conductor David Newman, the music will — like Cary Elwes’ Westley — finally come back from the dead.

Rob Reiner’s swashbuckling, romantic, meta-comedic film has a legion of fans — including the many celebrities who reenacted it at home during the pandemic — but depending on who you ask, Knopfler’s artificial-sounding score is either its beautiful beating heart… or a dated ear-sore. Composer Bear McCreary (“Godzilla: King of the Monsters”) recently said: “It remains on my list of good scores that don’t age well.”

But for Reiner, the way...