Richard Harris was the first actor to play Albus Dumbledore in the first two ‘Harry Potter’ films, ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ and ‘Chamber of Secrets,’ and established how the character was initially portrayed. A celebrated actor with two Oscar nominations and a lengthy career in theatre and film, Harris passed away in 2002.
The Black Pearl is famous as the fastest ship in the Caribbean, easily recognized by its black sails and dark hull which allow it to sneak up on other ships at night. It’s repeatedly stolen and reclaimed by Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa, leading to constant conflict over who controls it. The Pearl’s speed and maneuverability are crucial to Jack’s plans, helping him escape from both the law and his enemies. Many of the most important chases and fights in the series center around which character currently commands the ship.
The episode featuring the ‘Rains of Castamere’ famously depicted the shocking Red Wedding at the Twins. During a wedding feast, the Freys and Boltons unexpectedly attacked, killing many important members of House Stark and their allies. HBO provided warnings before the episode aired, but its shocking violence and scale made it one of the most talked-about moments in the series. The Red Wedding drastically changed the balance of power in Westeros and set the stage for the next part of the war.
While promoting his new show, Lazarus, Sam Claflin told ComicBook he’d be eager to play Philip Swift again. He last appeared as the character in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, alongside Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey’s Syrena. Claflin joked that fans should ask the producers to bring him back, saying he’d ‘love to revisit that world.’
In Greek myth, the Chimera was a fearsome creature with the body of a lion, a goat’s head sprouting from its back, and a serpent as a tail. Born to the monsters Typhon and Echidna, it wreaked havoc on Lycia until the hero Bellerophon slew it. While artwork varied – sometimes showing the goat head higher on its back, and emphasizing the snake tail – the Chimera was always a combination of three beasts. Over time, the creature became a symbol for something impossible or unreal, likely because of its strange, patchwork appearance.
Robert Reed, best known as Mike Brady, continued to act on television after the show ended, appearing in popular miniseries and making guest appearances on other programs. He participated in several Brady Bunch reunions and TV movies, helping to keep the show’s legacy alive. Beyond television, Reed also enjoyed performing on stage and generously shared his acting knowledge by teaching. He sadly passed away in the early 1990s, but his role as Mike Brady remains what most people remember him for.
The story of Shrek started with a 1990 children’s book by William Steig, featuring a happy and self-accepting ogre. DreamWorks bought the rights in the mid-1990s and planned to make it a computer-animated movie. They initially experimented with traditional animation, but ultimately created the film using CGI at PDI DreamWorks. This early development helped keep the story straightforward and easy to adapt for the big screen.
Michelle Wolf’s new comedy special starts streaming on Netflix this Tuesday, October 21st. In her hour-long show, she jokes about everything from the challenges of being a new mom to her fascination with true crime. Expect quick-paced and well-crafted humor – it’s available to all Netflix subscribers globally on release day.
Recently, Davis has been rewatching old episodes of her show and sharing stories from the set on her podcast, ‘Are You a Charlotte.’ She discusses the process of creating her character and how some decisions felt different once filming wrapped up, particularly when funny scenes actually involved difficult situations behind the scenes.
Before becoming the feared Sauron, he was known as Mairon, a Maia who originally served the Vala Aulë, a master craftsman. He was naturally skilled at organizing and building, thanks to his strong belief in order and efficiency. However, this desire for control eventually led him to Morgoth, where he learned to use his skills for domination instead of creation. Knowing this history helps explain why he later created tools and systems designed to enslave, rather than help others.