The Five Main Reasons Celebrities Agree To Guest Star On The Simpsons
The Simpsons have had nearly a thousand guest stars over the years, and if you ask the writers, there are five reasons why performers agree to show up.
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The House Of The Dragon Season 2 Finale's Most Tragic Moment Is A Lie
One House of the Dragon character reveals a tragic loss in the season 2 finale, but the events of the book cast doubt on this particular death. -
M. Night Shyamalan's Original Ending For The Village Was Too Controversial
M. Night Shyamalan reveals the original ending he shot for The Village, which he changed because it was 'polarizing' and 'people got offended.' -
The Simpsons' Rio De Janeiro Vacation Led To Upset Brazilians And A Legal Threat
The Rio de Janeiro-set Simpsons episode 'Blame It On Lisa' punches down a bit, which didn't sit well with the show's Brazilian viewers. -
Why Do So Many Stephen King Movie Adaptations Fail? The Author Has One Theory
Stephen King has a theory as to why some movie adaptations of his books don't turn out so well. -
Damon Lindelof's Favorite Lost Cliffhanger Was Inspired By A Bloody Horror Sequel
Lost showrunner Damon Lindelof is kind of obsessed with the horror sequel Saw II and even drew inspiration from it for the show's season 3 finale. -
Kevin Feige's Original Choice For Iron Man Was Nothing Like Robert Downey Jr.
While Robert Downey Jr. has become synonymous with Tony Stark/Iron Man, the actor was not Kevin Feige and Marvel's first choice for the role. -
10 Years Later, Marvel Makes Its Goofiest Captain America Movie Prank A Reality
In 2014, Marvel pranked fans by announcing a movie called Captain America: Serpent Society. Now, the Serpent Society are entering the MCU for real. -
Why A Climactic Kiss Was Cut From Twisters
Twisters did film a kiss between Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones' characters, but Steven Spielberg advised the director to cut it. -
Harry Potter Took An NFL Approach To Filming The First Quidditch Match
Director Chris Columbus knew depicting the wizarding world sport of Quidditch was going to be a big challenge, so he looked to the NFL for inspiration. -
Why Bradley Cooper Didn't Think He Would Land His The Hangover Role
The Hangover marked a turning point for Bradley Cooper's career, but he was doubtful he'd land a role in the film. -
Unlike The Dinos Of Jurassic World, Twisters Evolved With The Real Science Of Tornadoes
Twisters takes its tornadoes to the next level by incorporating recent scientific research - something the Jurassic World franchise could learn from. -
Every Season Of Orange Is The New Black, Ranked
Netflix's Orange is the New Black is one of the most important shows of the Peak TV era. Here's our breakdown of each season ranked worst to best. -
Bob Newhart, Legendary Comedian And TV Icon, Has Died At 94
Comedian Bob Newhart, who rose to fame as the star of sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and its follow-up Newhart, has died at the age of 94. -
The Boys Season 4 Ending Explained: Welcome To The Final Act
The Boys season 4 finale, 'Assassination Run,' promises the show will no longer go around in circle. Let's break down its ending. -
Terminator 2's 'Boring' Sequel Idea Would Have Been A Schwarzenegger Overload
The sci-fi action thriller T2: Terminator 2 almost had double the Schwarzenegger. -
Everything You Need To Know About House Of The Dragon Season 2's Alys Rivers
Daemon Targeryen's adventures in the cursed castle of Harrenhal continue, as he encounters the mysterious Alys Rivers. -
House Of The Dragon Season 2's Most Brutal Episode Should Leave You With One Vital Question
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 should leave everyone wondering the same thing, -
Brad Pitt Goes To War On The Race Track In Teaser Trailer For Joseph Kosinski's F1
Brad Pitt wants to build a 'car for combat' in the first teaser trailer for F1, a high-speed sports movie from director Joseph Kosinski. -
One Episode Of The Boys Solidified The Show For Creator Eric Kripke
The most shocking season 1 episode of The Boys helped showrunner Eric Kripke determine how the show needed to be moving forward. -
The Office's Best Episode Made Michael Scott More 'Pathetic' Than Ever
The best episode of The Office, 'Dinner Party,' deliberately set out to show Michael Scott at his lowest. -
Why Dustin Hoffman Wasn't Credited For His Simpsons Cameo
Dustin Hoffman's name wasn't in the credits of The Simpsons episode he guest starred in, but audiences knew it was him in one of the best episodes about Lisa. -
Everything You Need To Know About House Of The Dragon Season 2's Ser Gwayne Hightower
House of the Dragon season 2 has set the stage for Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), who briefly appeared in season 1, to play a larger role going forward. -
House Of The Dragon Season 2's Most Important Scene So Far Was Invented Entirely For The Show
House of the Dragon season 2's third episode features a pivotal scene that was absent from the show's source material, Fire & Blood. -
The Bear Season 3 Finale Features A Photo That Raises All Sorts Of Questions
The Bear season 3 has a photo montage of celebrity chefs, alongside an odd photo cameo from Bradley Cooper as a troubled chef in the 2015 movie Burnt. -
Futurama Purposefully Flipped A Slapstick Simpsons Trend
The men of The Simpsons are constantly getting hit with physical comedy injuries, so Futurama intentionally wanted to flip the script. -
Stephen King Created Pennywise Out Of An Innocent Children's Tale
Stephen King got the idea for Pennywise in IT from a classic fairy tale about another monster that likes to hang out beneath walkways.
