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The Fantastic Four is an iconic group of Marvel superheroes that have been one of the many intellectual properties integral to the company’s monumental success. Unfortunately, that success has not made their transition into the silver screen any easier. As of 2025, there have been three official Fantastic Four movies,...

In the past few years, Netflix has seen many popular original movies and television shows grace its platform. That said, no other television show on the platform has lasted longer than Stranger Things. Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, Stranger Things debuted its first episode in 2016 and has made...

Since the election, culture analysts have noted a shift toward conservative values. With Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter topping charts, it’s easy to see the desire for classic pop princesses. However, one of the biggest names from 2024 transcends tradition.  In just one year, Chappell Roan has skyrocketed to stardom....

When it comes to reading fantasy novels, there are over 50 types of subgenres so let’s break down the most popular ones that you may encounter while reading, researching, or writing fantasy.  Anthropomorphic Fantasy is going to be your subgenre that involves animals taking on human traits. This could be works...

For years, authors have chosen to publish their novels with the traditional method. This publication route includes the author, having written their final draft, finding an agent, the agent finding a publisher, editing, creating, and publishing the book. However, that route is easier said than done. In the traditional route,...

Ben Simmons is siphoning money from the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons is currently taking up over 28% of the cap space for the Nets, having played a grand total of 57 games for them over the past two seasons. With his current salary, just above $40 million, Simmons has made over...

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