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Why Men In Black's Screenwriter Is Proud He Was Fired From Fox's First X-Men Movie

staff@bgr.com (Akos Peterbencze) — Fri, 22 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Ed Solomon is best known for having a hand in writing the screenplays for "Men in Black," "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure," and 1993's "Super Mario Bros."

5 Reasons Why The PS5 Pro Is Actually Worth $900 In 2026 (And 5 Reasons It's Not)

staff@bgr.com (Zak Wojnar) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:00 +0000

We've pinpointed some compelling reasons to buy or not buy a PS5 Pro in 2026, but these pros and cons just might help you decide if you should bite the bullet.

Gilligan's Island's Radio Announcer Appeared In A Classic Star Trek Episode

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek: The Original Series" saw actors from other well-known movies and shows, but fans didn't expect somebody from "Gilligan's Island."

5 Reasons Why Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir Is Worth Watching

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you're on the fence about checking out Nicolas Cage's live-action Spider-Noir series on Prime Video, here are 5 great reasons to give it a shot.

Batman: The Animated Series' Creators Came Up With Three Rules They Had To Follow

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

"Batman: The Animated Series" is one of the best Batman adaptations ever made. A big part of why comes down to three rules the creators set for themselves.

Lenovo Wants To Change How You Watch The 2026 World Cup - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Lenovo has partnered with FIFA to enhance the viewer experience for the upcoming World Cup, and its plan involves a heavy AI presence.

A Deleted Star Wars Scene Would Have Changed A Defining Jawa Characteristic

staff@bgr.com (Christian Wait) — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Had George Lucas elected to keep this particular Star Wars scene in the original film, our understanding of Jawas would have been completely different.

Charlie Hunnam's Bold Apple TV Series Was Canceled Too Soon

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Not every Apple original series gets a happy ending. This high-stakes Charlie Hunnam thriller lasted just one season, but here is why it's still worth watching.

Prime Video Has An Animated Batman Series With A Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

You'll recognize some familiar names attached to this acclaimed show. See why you should watch the first season now, and find out when to expect Season 2.

3 New Features Added To The Disney+ App In May 2026

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

The Disney+ and Hulu merger just took a massive leap. See what's changed and how these latest updates will affect your streaming experience on both platforms.

What George Lucas' Former Star Wars Partner, Gary Kurtz, Thought Of The Prequels

staff@bgr.com (Lisa Jo Rudy) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Gary Kurtz was a pivotal figure in the creation of "Star Wars," but even he wasn't entirely on board with what happened in the prequels.

G.I. Joe's '80s Relaunch Involved A Special Arrangement With The National Guard

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

G.I. Joe has been around since the '60s and was the first line of action figures that could be posed however kids wanted, unlike the little green army men.

4 Things The PlayStation 5 Can Do That An Xbox Series X Can't

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Wed, 20 May 2026 02:17:00 +0000

The Xbox Series X is a great console, but the PS5 has some things it simply doesn't offer. Here's what sets Sony's machine apart from Microsoft's.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Reactions Have Critics Agreeing On One Thing

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:18:48 +0000

Both the Din Djarin and Grogu originated in Disney+'s "The Mandalorian" series, and "The Mandalorian and Grogu" is their leap to the big screen.

Star Wars: Why George Lucas Abandoned His Plan To Kill Han Solo In Return Of The Jedi

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:17:00 +0000

It's hard to imagine today, but there was a plan for Han Solo to die in Return of the Jedi, which George Lucas abandoned for an unsurprising reason.

11 Free Apps You Should Always Install First On Your New Gaming PC

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:02:00 +0000

Even with the cost of computer components skyrocketing, some free apps can make your new gaming PC sing, even on a budget. Here are the ones to install first.

What Does The Blue Light Mean On A PlayStation 5 Controller?

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:17:00 +0000

One of the many warning lights on a PS5, see what's going on when the DualSense touchpad lights up in blue. It could just be an easy fix.

This Sci-Fi Classic Was Once Voted The 7th Best 'Star Trek Movie' By A Group Of Hardcore Fans

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

The ever-popular "Star Trek" franchise has an inconsistent box office record, but one non-Trek adventure is considered among the best "Star Trek" films ever.

The Design Flaw That Haunted The Xbox 360

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:47:00 +0000

The Xbox 360's red ring of death was a mystery at first, but Microsoft identified the issue and spent over $1 billion implementing its remedy.

Mark Hamill's 5 Best Movie Roles (Not Including Luke Skywalker), Ranked

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Mon, 18 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Mark Hamill has spent decades proving there's more to him than a lightsaber. These five performances outside of "Star Wars" are the best evidence of that.