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Jamie Campbell Bower Plays 4 Characters in 1 in "Stranger Things" Season 4

Image Source: Getty / Arturo Holmes / WireImage After a nearly three-year hiatus, "Stranger Things" has finally returned to Netflix with season four. At the end of season three, Joyce moved her sons and Eleven away from Hawkins, so season four features a six-month time jump and a plethora of new characters surrounding your favorites. Perhaps the most anticipated of the new faces to join this incredibly talented cast is Jamie Campbell Bower. Speculation about his role and his relationship with both Eleven and Hawkins Lab has circulated since images of him on the set of season four first leaked, so let's break down everything to know about his character, Peter Ballard. Warning you now: this is going to get complicated. Who Is One, aka Peter Ballard, in " Stranger Things "? When Bower first appears, he's introduced as a friendly orderly who works for Hawkins Lab named Peter Ballard. He's much older than Eleven and the rest of the gifted children at th

Ewan McGregor's Daughter Makes Surprise Cameo in "Obi-Wan Kenobi"

During the second episode of "Obi-Wan Kenobi," which premiered May 27, Ewan McGregor 's Obi-Wan has a run-in with a drug-dealing teen on Daiyu, a gritty new planet full of seedy nightlife. Obi-Wan - who's looking for a kidnapped Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) - tells the teen, named Tetha Grig, that he's looking for his daughter. Tetha says that if his daughter is on Daiyu, he'll never see her again, adding, "Nobody leaves this place. I was someone's daughter once, too." She gives Obi-Wan a small sample of her drugs and moves along. But for fans watching, it's actually a meta moment, because Tetha Grig is played by none other than Ewan's real-life daughter Esther Rose McGregor. Esther's appearance in "Obi-Wan Kenobi" was a major surprise, and neither she nor her dad has commented on the cameo yet. The 20-year-old has a handful of previous acting experience; according to IMDb, she previously appeared in two short films

The Casts of "Bridgerton" and "Euphoria" Collide at the Monaco Grand Prix

Image Source: Getty / Mark Thompson This weekend saw a " Bridgerton " and " Euphoria " mashup, and we were not ready for the two worlds to collide. Two of our favorite stars from the hit TV shows, Simone Ashley and Jacob Elordi , were spotted hanging out together at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo, and we're already imagining what a show with these two would look like. Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma on "Bridgerton," certainly looked like the diamond of the season wearing a handkerchief-print halter-neck top by Conner Ives, split black trousers, and Ancient Greek sandals. She posed in the pit lane with Elordi, who plays Nate Jacobs on "Euphoria," as he wore an achingly cool retro Gulf jacket. The two took pictures outside the Red Bull Racing garage alongside Frédéric Arnault, CEO of TAG Heuer, and actor Patrick Dempsey . Image Source: Getty / Vince Mignott Ashley and Elordi might be two of the biggest stars right now, but they were

Looking to stream anime? These 7 services are the best places to start.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of sitting down to watch anime. When you don't have time to sit down for US-based dramas with hour-long episodes, it's nice to kick back with half-hour installments of the frantic action, bright colors, wacky comedy, and immersive drama that only anime can provide. It used to be that the only way to watch anime was by hoping that your local video shop would stock some titles that you could rent. But in this modern age of streaming apps, there's really no limit to where you can find content online. What should you look for in an anime streaming service? Obviously, the content library will be a central piece of the criteria when choosing the right anime streaming site for you. A close second to that is the price of the service, of course. In addition, considering some other key factors can help set similar platforms apart. Concurrent stream allowance: Despite a few platforms threatening to crack down on password sharing in rece

Margaret Qualley Announces Engagement to Jack Antonoff: "Oh I Love Him!"

Image Source: Getty / Michael Kovac Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are engaged! Following initial reports, the couple confirmed the news on May 31 when Qualley shared a trio of selfies emphasizing her engagement ring with the caption, "Oh I love him!" The confirmation comes days after Qualley attended several Cannes Film Festival events wearing her antique-looking engagement ring. The actor was in attendance promoting "Stars at Noon," also starring Joe Alwyn. Qualley has been dating the pop songwriter and Bleachers frontman for about a year, and they were first spotted on a romantic New York City stroll in August 2021. The couple have been fairly private, and it wasn't until March that Qualley shared her first post with Antonoff : behind-the-scenes shots from the Critics' Choice Awards with the caption, "Date night." Qualley and Antonoff have also attended the Grammy Awards and an AFI Awards luncheon together this year.

Tom Hanks wishes upon a star in 'Pinocchio' teaser trailer

Wish I may, wish I might, see Tom Hanks as Geppetto? Sure? The first look at Disney's live action Pinocchio film, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is here and the teaser shows America's dad as the famous puppet-who-became-a-real-boy's dad. Jiminy cricket, we don't know whether this will be great or not, but anything your heart desires will come to you, so if this is what you wished for, here ya go. Pinocchio premieres on Disney+ Sept. 8. Want more? The 20 absolute best movies on Disney+ In 'Turning Red,' fandom is freedom The 14 best live-action musicals on Disney+

12 of the best movies by Asian creators on Netflix

It’s time to bring a little more diversity to your queue!  We’ve gathered together an amazing selection of movies on Netflix, all brought to you by Asian creators. These talented writers, directors, and producers represent both the biggest names in film and the fresh newcomers who are shaking things up. From comedies to animated treasures, martial arts flicks to zombie thrillers, the perfect choice for your next movie night is only a click away. You can thank us later! 1. Lingua Franca Written, directed, produced by, and starring Isabel Sandoval, a quadruple-threat Filipina filmmaker, Lingua Franca is a moving film about an undocumented trans caregiver (Olivia) in Brooklyn. Having exhausted every possible option to achieve legal status, she begins a romantic relationship with her elderly patient’s adult son in the hopes of a marriage-based green card. Lingua Franca is a heartfelt and touching tribute to the marginalized and an absolute triumph for representation: Sandoval’s Li

5 "Stranger Things" Season 4 Plot Holes That Are Turning Our Heads Upside Down

After the Mind Flayer set fire to Starcourt Mall during the season three finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things," our favorite band of Hawkins teenagers were left with new challenges to overcome and chapters to write - like moving to a new town, adjusting to high school, and learning how to live life without the stress of saving the world from inter-dimensional aliens and demons every summer. Little did our heroes know, however, that another threat was lurking in the Upside Down - as unveiled in "Stranger Things"'s highly anticipated season four , which arrived on Netflix on May 27 after an extra-long three-year hiatus . Throughout volume one's seven episodes, Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will, Max, and the rest of the Hawkins gang see a ton of development. While much of it is on point (the Duffer Brothers write a super-tight plot), there are definitely some storyline inconsistencies. Here are a few plot holes from " Stranger Things " season f

12 of the best movies by Black creators to watch on Netflix now

Actors get all the attention, but to make a movie truly great, you need a winning combination of writers, directors, and producers, as well as onscreen talent. To make a strong film that authentically portrays its Black characters, you need Black creatives in those decision-making positions. It's a very simple concept, people! To shed a little more light on the incredible writers, directors, and producers that put their hearts and souls into crafting our favorite flicks, we’ve put together a list of must-see movies on Netflix made by Black creators — and we've done the same for TV shows . Time to load up that queue. 1. Mudbound Credit: Steve Dietl Based on the novel of the same name, Mudbound follows two American soldiers (Garrett Hedlund and Jason Mitchell) who return from WWII changed men. Their rural Mississippi town, however, has not evolved with them.  Director Dee Rees became the first Black woman ever nominated for a best adapted screenplay Academy Award for t

Why Eleven Couldn't Talk as Well as the Other Hawkins Lab Patients

"Stranger Things" delivered its darkest, most action-packed installment yet with the first half of season four, which hit Netflix on May 27. The latest season of the sci-fi series provides some concrete answers to lingering mysteries , including a deep dive into Eleven's ( Millie Bobby Brown ) traumatic past. Season four opens with a gory flashback to the Hawkins National Laboratory in 1979, where gifted children like Eleven (born Jane Ives) are being observed and experimented on. The viewers are plunged into an intense massacre at the lab, at the end of which Dr. Martin Brenner (Matthew Modine) finds Eleven covered in blood and standing in the Rainbow Room among tens of dead bodies. In a previous scene shortly before Eleven is discovered by Dr. Brenner, he is seen training subject Ten to gain control over his extrasensory perception, which piqued many viewers' interest. We see Ten conversing rather eloquently with Dr. Brenner, even cracking a few jokes along th