It’s been said that David Spade auditioned for the role of Joey Gladstone on Full House, which ultimately went to Dave Coulier. In a recent interview with Esquire, Spade confirmed he did try out for the part – one of his earliest auditions – but he didn’t think he was seriously considered for it.
The movie Krull is a surprisingly good blend of fantasy and science fiction, but it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Plus, because computer-generated effects were just starting to be used back then, many films from the 80s still look great today thanks to their classic, real-world effects.
The Spider-Man films were incredibly important, paving the way for the huge success of comic book movies like the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, other filmmakers have since taken those initial ideas and created even stronger superhero trilogies. These newer films not only follow a similar formula to the Spider-Man movies, but they also surpass them in quality.
Many Nintendo 64 games still hold up incredibly well today. This is particularly true for innovative first-party games like Star Fox 64, and unique, popular third-party titles such as Conker’s Bad Fur Day.
While Game of Thrones is often considered the best fantasy series ever made, Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance proved that there’s more than one way to create an epic story. Many fantasy shows currently try to follow in Game of Thrones‘ footsteps, as it’s a huge influence in the genre. However, The Dark Crystal didn’t try to compete by copying its success. Instead, it boldly showed what the fantasy genre could become. Right from the start, The Dark Crystal establishes itself as a unique and impressive fantasy series.
A new video on the official Pokémon YouTube channel gave fans a first look at how the opening theme song for the upcoming Pokémon games is being made. Even better, the video included snippets of footage that appear to be from the opening cinematic of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, showing off some stunning locations in the new games.
Marvel’s newest art book, The Art of Marvel Animation’s Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, is finally here, and it’s packed with everything fans of the animated series could want. Written by Ramin Zahed, the 200+ page book features concept art and design sketches, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the popular Spider-Man animated series was made.
The success of the 2026 Masters of the Universe reboot will depend heavily on how well the franchise resonates with audiences, given its established history. It’s natural to reflect on past attempts to bring this world to the big screen as the series moves forward.
Good news! Max is adding a lot of new content in June, including original series like House of the Dragon and dozens of movies. While many of these films are classics from the 1930s and beyond, some brand new releases will also be available throughout the month.
The site abruptly shut down in March, coinciding with a global effort by copyright owners and governments to combat websites illegally hosting anime and manga.