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On the surface, King of the Hill and The Simpsons aren’t all that different. They were both staples on Fox throughout the 1990s. They both feature beer-loving, blue-collar dads doing their gottdang best to do right by their kids. And they’re both the brainchild of animation legends — Mike Judge (King of the Hill) and Matt Groening (The Simpsons).

But despite all these similarities, there’s one major factor (beyond basic competence) that separates the respective worlds of Hank Hill and Homer Simpson, according to Mike Judge. When the King of the Hill revival hit Hulu this week, co-creator Judge opened up about revisiting Arlen, Texas after 15 years, and told Deadline how the show’s signature realism not only set it apart from its long-running peer, but inspired the series’ roughly eight-year time-jump.

“Our show is less surreal than other animated shows, like say, The Simpsons,” he explained, seemingly...

Matt Damon’s next big role is in Christopher Nolan’s epic, The Odyssey, but many haven’t forgotten the underwhelming performance in 2021’s The Last Duel with Ben Affleck. This historical drama crashed and burned at the box office, with only $30 million in worldwide gross on a budget of $100 million (via The Numbers)

Despite a renowned filmmaker like Ridley Scott directing the movie and Oscar-winning co-writers like Damon and Affleck, the movie had a mixed critical reception. Now, another big-budget production and highly anticipated movie hinges on Damon, but will this ambitious project find success after his previous flop?

The Last Duel’s Lukewarm Reception Puts The Odyssey at Risk Matt Damon in The Last Duel | Credits: Scott Free Productions

According to some, The Last Duel was a well-crafted movie, but it never found its audience. Critics appreciated its depth, and also the performances by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck,...

Later this week, the Netflix streaming service will be releasing the first half of the second season of their Addams Family spin-off series Wednesday – and with just a couple more days left to go before the new episodes are available, we here at Arrow in the Head decided to compile a list of The Best Addams Family Episodes to Watch Before Netflix’s Wednesday. Since Wednesday is the star of the new series, we went back through episodes of the classic The Addams Family sitcom from the ’60s to find some that shined more of a spotlight on the character. You can see the results right here:

The Addams Family Goes To School – Season 1, Episode 1

Wednesday’s schooling is a big deal in the Netflix series, and it also happens to be at the center of The Addams Family’s debut episode. Wednesday is the first Addams family member we meet,...

New footage reveals a key scene from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey a year before its release. Inspired by Homer's legendary epic, The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as the King of Ithaca, alongside Tom Holland (Telemachus), and Charlize Theron (Circe). They join a group of actors with unspecified roles, including Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Elliot Page, and Lupita Nyong'o.

The movie will feature Odysseus' long journey home in the aftermath of the legendary Trojan War. After enraging Poseidon and other Greek gods, Odysseus is forced to roam the oceans on a decade-long mission to return to Ithaca. It is expected to be released on July 17, 2026 and reportedly has a tremendous $250 million budget.

As Christopher Nolan is renowned for relying on practical effects and on-set filming, The Odyssey is currently being filmed around the world. One TikTok user, Luca Pizzoleo, captured one important scene, featuring Odysseus' ship. The scene features flashing lights,...

When "American Dad!" first aired on Fox, "Family Guy" comparisons were inevitable, especially since both shows were created by Seth MacFarlane. "Family Guy" had been through the wringer, undergoing multiple cancellations, only to come back out on top. "American Dad!" felt like a test to see if MacFarlane could get lightning to strike twice with a different show that nonetheless had many of the same qualities as "Family Guy." That includes talking animals, and the early seasons had a tendency to lean into cutaway jokes that "Family Guy" had become synonymous with.

Over the years, "American Dad!" moved to TBS and then back over to Fox, changing its style of humor along the way. The show's less about making fun of current events and more about seeing just how depraved the Smith family can become with a significant decrease in random cutaways. And for those who have followed "American Dad!

"The Simpsons" has surely featured the best guest stars of any TV show in history. Some of that is simply by virtue of having run for a full 36 seasons, but in the early years especially, the show had so much cachet as a cultural force that big-name stars simply couldn't stay away. Though there is one type of guest star "The Simpsons" has yet to land, the long-running series has hosted everyone from A-list actors such as Michelle Pfeiffer to musical icons such as Johnny Cash.

As such, Richard Dean Anderson of "MacGyver" and "Stargate Sg-1" fame might not seem like the most notable guest appearance. But the actor's cameo on "The Simpsons" was about more than simply securing yet another celebrity to add to the long list of guest stars. As it happens, Anderson's "Sg-1" character, Colonel Jack O'Neill, is a big fan of the animated sitcom, to...

Cue the music, Hans Zimmer, it’s going to be epic. A TikToker has shared what appears to be behind-the-scenes visuals from Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming epic movie, The Odyssey, and it is looking absolutely stunning.

From gigantic sea waves to a lighting rig that looks like the sun, Christopher Nolan seems to be going overboard on everything with a plethora of actors and every minute detail to make this movie as epic as Homer’s poem. The video was shared by luca_pizzoleo (TikTok), which was later reposted on Instagram.

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The projector screens give the look and feel of the horizon while a wooden ship is floating on water. The lights simulate thunder from a storm and then change to a sunny day, showcasing that Nolan’s movie will not be a joyride by any means.

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While rumors persist on whether or not Tom Holland will be the next actor to take on James Bond, he’s returning to the role that made his a household name — revealing the full, more-traditional-looking costume for next year’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in an August 2 teaser video posted to his Instagram.

In the clip, large elephant doors open up in a bare sound stage, revealing the silhouette of Holland, who jogs toward the camera, stopping as the light hits him in his Spidey suit — one which resembles that of the original Marvel comic books. He says, seemingly to the movie’s not-pictured crew, “We ready?” Then he dashes out of frame.

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The post also lists the release date, July 31, 2026 (announced in March) — which will place it hitting theaters nearly five years after the fourth Holland-led Spider-Man...

The second episode of Eyes of Wakanda leans into the mythical as viewers are taken into the pages of Homer’s timeless epic, “The Iliad.” It is the final leg of the Trojan War; the Greek forces have laid siege to the fortified walls of the city of Troy for nearly a decade or so. Under the leadership of legendary strategist/general Odysseus, a faction of Greek warriors are trying to breach through the city walls. On the other hand, prolific fighters of Thessaly’s Myrmidons, led by the legendary warrior Achilles, have managed to scale the walls of Troy. However, while Achilles and Odysseus seek to capture Trojan King Priam and rescue Helen, Queen of Sparta, to restore the honor of Greece by winning the war, not everyone is motivated by the same cause.

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Why Did Memnon Take Part in the Trojan War?

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Christopher Nolan fans, rejoice — one of his most beloved and emotionally resonant films is now available to stream for free. Interstellar, the 2014 sci-fi epic that launched tears across galaxies and wormholes, is currently streaming on Pluto TV, giving fans and first-timers alike the perfect excuse to revisit (or finally experience) the time-bending tale of love, loss, and gravity. Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain, Interstellar follows a former pilot and engineer named Cooper (McConaughey) who joins a mission through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity — all while trying to find his way back to his daughter Murph (Chastain), even as time itself slips away from him. It’s science fiction at its most ambitious, but also a deeply personal story of family and sacrifice.

The film features a powerhouse ensemble including Michael Caine, John Lithgow, Wes Bentley, Casey Affleck, and a surprise appearance by Matt Damon.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the most anticipated upcoming movies, with the epic action-adventure saga already deep in production and just a year away from release. In July 2025, Nolan and his crew were spotted filming scenes near Dakhla, Western Sahara (via La Verite).

However, the Oscar-winner’s choice of the filming location is proving to be extremely controversial given Dakhla’s geopolitical history. As a result, Nolan and the movie have landed in trouble with accusations of whitewashing hurled at the project. Here is everything you need to know about The Odyssey‘s filming location controversy.

Why Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Filming Location is Proving Controversial

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is an upcoming epic action-adventure movie based on Homer’s epic poem of the same name. It began filming on February 25, 2025, in Aït Benhaddou, Morocco (via Hindustan Times). In July 2025, filming moved to Western Sahara.

Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's "The Odyssey" is currently shooting on location all around the world. Matt Damon is playing Odysseus, with Tom Holland portraying Odysseus' son, Telemachus. In addition, Charlize Theron is reported to be playing Circe, while the film boasts a giant cast of huge celebrities, including Zendaya, Anne Hatheway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Will Yun Lee, Mia Goth, and many others besides. Filming has taken place in Aït Benhaddou, Morocco, and various locations around Greece. Some scenes were filmed on Sicily, and others were filmed in the woods of Scotland or at a studio in Los Angeles. It appears that Nolan wanted to re-visit the real locations of the Mediterranean where "The Odyssey" takes place. Well, Scotland and L.A. notwithstanding.

According to a new report from Deadline, however, Nolan has filmed "The Odyssey" in a location that is politically problematic.

One of Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan's best projects is a World War II epic that's unfortunately leaving streaming very soon. Fans of the historical thriller Dunkirk only have a few days to check out the critically acclaimed movie via Netflix.

PerCollider, Dunkirk is one of several movies leaving Netflix on Aug. 1, having been added to the streamer in January. The 2017 blockbuster has been a streaming hit this summer, having climbed Osn's global top 10 chart earlier this month.

Chronicling the famous Dunkirk evacuation during World War II, Dunkirk isn't the first movie to examine the event, as Richard Attenborough starred in an acclaimed film of the same name in 1958. However, Nolan put a visual twist to his retelling of the evacuation, depicting it from various perspectives, including from land, sea and air. The film also limits dialogue to create greater suspense among audiences and plays up the music by longtime...

19-year-old guitarist Silas Luke Jones is on a high after wowing the America’s Got Talent judges on Tuesday’s (July 29) episode with a spellbinding performance. The mild-mannered Homer, Alaska, native took to the stage with an acoustic guitar and a pedalboard to perform a rendition of “Misirlou,” the classic Eastern Mediterranean folk song which gained worldwide popularity through Dick Dale’s 1962 American surf rock version. Jones had the crowd on his side from the opening chords of the track, which fans might recognize from the opening credits of Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film, Pulp Fiction. The song was also remixed into Black Eyed Peas’ hit 2006 single “Pump It.” By the end of his performance, Jones had the entire audience and the judges on their feet. “You became a rock star in front of our eyes,” Sofia Vergara told the young performer, while Howie Mandel called him the “Alaskan techno [Jimi] Hendrix.” “If...

"The Simpsons" is the longest-running primetime scripted series of all time, surpassing shows like "Gunsmoke" and other classics that dominated the airwaves for decades. What's most impressive, however, is that Matt Groening's animated sitcom about the titular family and the residents of Springhill achieved this milestone in 2018, so it's safe to say that all current and future series have some catching up to do. While the "Simpsons" writers know they can't compete with their own show's classic era, they also have no desire to say goodbye to Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie anytime soon, either -- well, not unless tragedy befalls the cast and crew.

As documented by ComicBook.com, Groening was present at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, where he discussed the future of the show and when it could end. The series' creator spoke candidly on the matter, revealing the dark inevitability that will eventually mark the...

Nearly four months after The Simpsons was renewed for four additional seasons and three months since the animated show last aired, Fox has announced when fans can expect the legendary family back on small screens. The most recent season of The Simpsons, Season 36, was broadcast from September 29, 2024, to May 18, 2025; however, before the finale, the sitcom was renewed through Season 40, with each installment comprising 15 episodes.

As part of this fall's schedule for Fox’s Animation Domination, The Simpsons will return with Season 37 on Sunday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m., according to TV Insider. Additionally, featured in the new season is an all-star guest list led by Succession’s Kieran Culkin, as announced during the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 26. The network’s animated programming block will also see Universal Basic GuysSeason 2 air at 8:30 p.m. after The Simpsons. Krapopolis Season 3 and Bob’s Burgers Season 16 then follow at 9:00 p.

Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey has experienced a new hiccup. After a major cast shakeup not long ago, the movie has just attracted some backlash.

The star-studded epic action film is Nolan's follow-up to Oppenheimer, which was a major critical and commercial success.The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca. Nolan started production on The Odyssey in late Feb. 2025, and has just received criticism from FiSahara over one of its latest filming locations in Western Sahara, via Deadline.

Filming originally started in Aït Benhaddou, Morocco, but it featured different locations in Greece, as well as Italy, Ireland, and Scotland. However, in late July, the crew filmed several scenes in the Morocco-occupied Dakhla, Western Sahara. The United Nations designated the disputed region as a "non-self-governing territory," although it has been under...

The Odyssey has become embroiled in a new controversy, with the Christopher Nolan project coming under fire for one divisive filming location. Adapting Homer's epic poem of the same name, Nolan's follow-up to the critically acclaimed Oppenheimer (2023) entered production earlier this year.

Nolan's The Odyssey features a stacked cast, with Matt Damon starring as Odysseus, a warrior who undertakes an arduous, years-long journey home after the Trojan War. Damon is joined by Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Zendaya, and Anne Hathaway, among others, and, still a year away from its theatrical release, the movie has become one of 2026's most hotly anticipated titles.

Now, though, per The Times, The Odyssey has come under fire for its filming near the contested Western Saharan city of Dakhla. The area has been under Moroccan occupation since the 1970s, and the organizers of the Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara) have criticized Nolan for the message that filming there sends.

Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming parts of his upcoming “The Odyssey” in the Western Sahara, 70% of which is occupied by Morocco.

The director recently spent four days filming in the highly anticipated historical epic— which stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and more — in the city of Dakhla, which has been deemed the capital of the Moroccan administrative region of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab. Western Sahara is a disputed territory and is classified as “non-self-governing” by the United Nations. Home to the Indigenous Sahrawi people, it’s the last remaining African colonial state to achieve independence with Morocco still claiming control over the majority of its land. However, a Morocco-proposed plan giving Western Sahara autonomy but Morocco ultimate sovereignty — similar to Spain’s relationship to the Canary Islands and Basque Country — picked up steam last year with the support of the U.S., U.K. and France.

Last week,...

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already a complex story to film without the Oscar-winning director being urged to shut down filming and move to a new location by the Western Sahara International Film Festival. The criticism of Nolan shooting his next potential awards darling have come as he filmed scenes for the upcoming epic in the Morrocco-occupied area near the city of Dakhla, a “non-self-governing territory” as designated by the Un in 1963.

Nolan is certainly not the first filmmaker to set up cameras at the location to use its sandy backdrops and burning vistas to be witnessed on cinema screens and TV. One of the most recent projects to be filmed there was Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, although with the cancellation of the series those cameras will not be returning to the area. The piece of land in question is not part of Morrocco in a legal sense,...

Christopher Nolan has been busy filming his 2026 epic “The Odyssey” in various parts of the world. But according to the Western Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara), he would not be shooting in Dakhla if he knew how Moroccan forces allegedly treat the indigenous Sahrawi population.

FiSahara issued a public statement last week urging the director to halt filming on his Universal Pictures adaptation of Homer’s poem that stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Logan Marshall-Green, Jon Bernthal and Charlize Theron.

“Dakhla is not just a beautiful location with cinematic sand dunes. Primarily, it is an occupied, militarized city whose indigenous Sahrawi population is subject to brutal repression by occupying Moroccan forces,” the festival shared last Tuesday. “Stop filming in Dakhla and stand in solidarity with the indigenous Sahrawis who have been under military occupation for 50 years, and who are routinely jailed and tortured...

Christopher Nolan has been criticized for shooting elements of Universal’s all-star epic The Odyssey in Morocco-occupied Western Sahara.

Earlier this month, the British director filmed for four days near the coastal city of Dakhla, which is part of a region that the United Nations has designated as a “non‑self‑governing territory” since 1963.

Western Sahara, which has become a magnet for big-budget shoots like the Prime Video series The Wheel of Time, is not legally part of Morocco, but the U.S. and UK are among Western governments to recently endorse the North African nation’s claim over the land.

The Western Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara), which takes place in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria, called on Nolan to urgently halt shooting in the region. Universal has been contacted for comment.

“Dakhla is not just a beautiful location with cinematic sand dunes. Primarily, it is an occupied,...

Brad Pitt’s F1 has officially zoomed past Troy at the global box office and added a new milestone to the Oscar-winning actor’s career (via The Numbers). The high-octane racing drama has so far raked in $509M, surpassing the $497M worldwide collection of Troy, a 2004 epic that was once turned down by Christopher Nolan.

Moreover, F1 did this during an insane summer brawl of giant releases like Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and now The Fantastic Four: First Steps. So, let’s dive into how the Joseph Kosinski directorial made its way to the top!

Brad Pitt’s F1 Races Past Troy, the Epic Turned Down by Christopher Nolan Brad Pitt in Troy | Credits: Warner Bros Pictures.

In 2004, Troy stormed into theaters with an all-star cast. It was an ambitious project that wanted to retell Homer’s The Iliad, and before Wolfgang Petersen took the helm of this movie, Christopher Nolan,...

The Simpsons has now been on the air for more than three decades, with many wondering when, if ever, the longest-running animated series will end. Well, creator Matt Groening knows, and during an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, revealed the sad circumstances that will cause The Simpsons to perform their final couch gag.

A lot of older fans feel that The Simpsons is way past its prime, while others are simply curious about how long the titular family can keep having adventures. However you feel about the current state of the beloved series, the show surely can’t go on forever, and Groening has now revealed that it won’t...but only death can stop The Simpsons.

“I honestly thought [season] 36 would be where we’d end it.

But no, there’s no end in sight. We’re going to keep going until somebody dies.”

Sadly, several Simpsons cast members have...

After Roland Emmerich made a movie back in 1994 about a team of explorers who travel to distant worlds, it's not all that surprising that plans for a "Stargate" trilogy were scrapped — despite the fact the film itself did quite well at the box office. That is to say, you can see how such a premise would lend itself to a serialized form of storytelling, with new alien worlds and races being discovered in each episode. That does, of course, throw up a few issues, like suddenly requiring a wide array of actors to play those alien races.

As such "Stargate Sg-1" featured all manner of guest star, from multiple "Star Trek" actors to a future Marvel Cinematic Universe fan-favorite in the form of Yondu Udonta actor Michael Rooker. "Sg-1" even featured a cameo from a "Star Wars" legend, but there was one guest appearance which likely went overlooked by many...

The Simpsons isn’t giving up its title as the longest-running cartoon in American history any time soon.

At The Simpsons’ panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, creator Matt Groening opened up about the show’s nearly four-decade run, revealing that even ahead of the show’s 37th season, there’s still “no end in sight” for Homer, Marge, Lisa, Bart and Maggie.

“I honestly thought 36 would be where we’d end it,” Groening joked when asked about The Simpsons’ humble beginnings on The Tracey Ullman Show, per Gold Derby. “We’re going to keep going until somebody dies.”

Speaking of death, Groening then segued into how the show plans on handling the future passing of President Donald Trump. “When you know who dies, The Simpsons predicts there will be dancing in the streets — until President Vance bans dancing in the streets,” Groening continued.

As for the show’s...

ScreenRant's Zachary Brandon attended The Simpsons panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, where the long-running animated series teased a star-filled episode in its upcoming season 37 while also taking a dig at Marvel. The panelists all entered Ballroom 20 dressed as Doctor Doom, in cheeky reference to last year's Marvel panel, which revealed Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU as the villain.

During the panel, The Simpsons writer Matt Selman teased one episode will have cameos from Glenn Howerton, Danny Pudi, Adam Pally, Albert Brooks, Cole Escola, Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson at the same time. Another episode will feature Kieran Culkin in a "juicy role."

You can see the moment the panelists entered the room dressed as Doctor Doom below:

#TheSimpsons panel moderator says they never bow to the corporate overlords, and The Simpsons creators walk to the stage in #DoctorDoom costumes at San Diego Comic-Con. #SDCCpic.twitter.com/1ZePwEVj...

Between eight seasons and an infinite number of universes, Rick and Morty fans have had to come to terms with several hard truths about their favorite show. But more so than 14-year-old Morty’s two children, their fellow fans’ historically bad behavior and the Justin Roiland of it all, there’s one fact that’s managed to leave several viewers reeling above all others: Beth and Jerry are now technically millennials.

Rick and Morty, like the majority of animated series, is set on a floating timeline. A plot device used to prevent characters from noticeably aging throughout a show’s up-to-three-and-a-half-decade-spanning run — looking at you, Simpsons — one fan decided to crunch the numbers on the passage of time in Rick and Morty. Beth and Jerry, who have respectively remained 34 and 35-ish since the series’ 2013 premiere, have technically gone from Gen X-ers to young Millennials over the show’s nearly 12 years on air.

It’s the start of a new week, and what better way to kick things off than with a fresh set of puzzles from The Atlantic Games? In a world where we’re constantly glued to screens, why not also let your brain do some heavy lifting? These puzzles are perfect to stun-lock your mind.

There are plenty of alternative puzzle options out there, but The Atlantic Games stand out as some of the best. They’re unique, engaging, and just the right kind of challenge to keep you coming back. If you haven’t checked them out yet, you can do so by clicking here.

As for today’s puzzles, July 21, 2025, they have a perfect balance. Not too tough, not too easy, just enough to ease you into the week with a sense of accomplishment. And if you find yourself needing a little help, don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

Have you ever looked at a deliciously ripe heirloom tomato and felt that there was something missing? The minty aftertaste of menthol and regret? A jittery burst of energy? A sudden craving for a 3 a.m. vodka soda sipped on a sweaty dance floor?

If so, you’re not alone. The Twitter girlies — and more notably, Homer Simpson — are right there with you.

On Wednesday, Twitter user @doxie_gay headed to the platform with a seemingly novel idea for solving America’s ongoing health crisis: infusing our produce with some good ‘ol addictive additives.

“Why don’t they grow healthy foods with nicotine in them?” they asked in a now-viral post, dubbing the concept as “an obvious thing to do.”

Despite garnering support from several commenters in favor of a can’t-have-just-one approach to fruits and veggies — “I’m saying!!!” exclaimed one comment — and know-it-alls who noted that nightshade plants like eggplants and tomatoes do,...

In 2019, a single decision left a deep cut in pop culture history – The Simpsons pulled its iconic Season 3 premiere, Stark Raving Dad, featuring none other than Michael Jackson. Six years later, the sting still lingers. What was once a fan-fave, emotional, and musically memorable episode became collateral damage in the wake of HBO’s Leaving Neverland documentary, which spotlighted abuse allegations against the late pop icon.

“This was a treasured episode. There are a lot of great memories we have wrapped up in that one, and this certainly doesn’t allow them to remain,” said long-time producer James L. Brooks (per The Wall Street Journal), acknowledging how deeply personal the choice was for the creators who’d worked closely with Jackson to craft it.

The episode marked a surreal and powerful crossover between two cultural titans – The Simpsons at the peak of its golden age and Michael Jackson, still the biggest music icon on Earth.

The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman has talked about which Homer Simpson episode ranks as his favorite. Over the course of the show's run, there have been many episodes focused on Homer, and his attempts to follow his dreams, or reclaim a part of his youth, and these are often fun and heartfelt episodes that connect with viewers.

The Simpsons season 36 concluded recently with Homer remaining a core part of the show's ensemble. But there is one Homer episode from The Simpsons season 31, episode 2, that stands out for the showrunner.

In an interview with ScreenRant, Selman discussed the fact that there have been a lot of great episodes throughout the show's run, and that the narratives work best when Homer has something he cares about. He then goes on to discuss an episode from season 31 titled "Go Big or Go Homer," where only one guy at work respects Homer.

Selman discusses...

One of the most iconic moments in the history of The Simpsons was “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” The two-part, season-bridging cliffhanger became a cultural totem back in the summer of 1995, challenging viewers to solve the mystery of which Springfieldian tried to bump off the town’s oldest and evilest resident. One lucky amateur detective, we were told, would win “the prize of a lifetime”: an animated cameo in the show.

The shooter turned out to be Maggie (although some fans still aren’t convinced), but unfortunately, the contest was less about deduction, and more about using 1-800-collect, so the winner ended up being some rando who didn’t watch the show and opted to take a cash prize in lieu of achieving cartoon immortality.

While “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” is remembered for its uniquely engaging gimmick, it wasn’t all that dissimilar from an earlier mystery-based contest that also involved The Simpsons.

Nonlinear storytelling wasn’t invented by Christopher Nolan; it’s a tool that’s as old as the medium of literature and motion pictures itself. Among the earliest examples are apparently Homer’s Iliad, Vyasa’s Mahabharata, and several stories in The Arabian Nights. When it comes to cinema, Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr., Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca, and Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane can be credited for both perfecting this gimmick and making it palatable to the general public. As for television, shows like True Detective (the first season), Pachinko, Sharp Objects, Dark, and The Haunting of Hill House are the pinnacle of nonlinear narratives, at least for me, primarily because the timeline jumps gave the themes a lot of depth and fleshed out the characters in a way that wouldn’t have been possible if it was given to us straight. However, much like anything that’s popular, talentless...

Christopher Nolan has tackled everything from dreams within dreams to the birth of the atomic bomb, but his next upcoming odyssey is quite literally The Odyssey. An epic starring Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Zendaya, and more, the visionary director is adapting Homer’s legendary poem into what is being described as his most ambitious film yet.

A globe-spanning shoot and 70mm IMAX visuals, the expectations couldn’t be higher. But as fans gear up for its theatrical premiere in 2026, one question looms: Will Nolan’s Odyssey have its streaming debut on Netflix, and if so, when will it be released?

When Is The Odyssey Coming to Netflix? The Odyssey (2026) | Credits: Universal Pictures

While it is exciting to see films on the big screen, in the theatres, things have changed since the pandemic. Now, fans seem to be more fond of streaming from the comfort of their homes rather than going...

You know how you can tell that people are excited about the movies again? Because trailers are leaking left and right lately. Earlier this month, a trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey leaked online and went viral. Now, the trailer for the third Avatar movie, Fire and Ash, is out there to watch. We're not going to embed it on this page — I don't want to get sued — but it's available to watch here as of this writing.

We can describe the trailer a bit, though. Obviously, it looks spectacular; the Avatar movies have also prided themselves on being on the cutting edge of visual effects technology and this new film will continue that tradition. We're back on the moon of Pandora, where the native Na'vi aliens are fighting invading humans here for their resources. We also see a lot of the Ash People, a new group of Na'vi who will be antagonistic.

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, isn’t set to hit theaters until July 17, 2026, but that hasn’t stopped fans from breaking the internet a full year in advance. Advanced tickets for the $250M spectacle—starring Hollywood heavyweights Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland—went on sale at midnight Thursday and sold like hotcakes.

Within a few hours, the majority of IMAX 70mm showtimes were snatched up, sending shockwaves through the box office. But we know how hype comes with chaos. In an unexpected twist, Christopher Nolan is now being accused of indirectly fueling a black market for tickets. eBay listings for The Odyssey popped up almost instantly, with some scalpers charging hundreds—if not thousands—for opening weekend seats.

One listing for a subpar seat in Dallas is reportedly going for 400% above face value. Meanwhile, four tickets in NYC are bidding at a jaw-dropping $1,000. As Christopher Nolan’s...

The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic has not finished filming and has no official runtime. But super fans – and scalpers – already have seats

The first tickets to Christopher Nolan’s take on Homer’s Odyssey have gone on sale – before he’s even finished filming it and a year before the film is even out, in what is likely the longest pre-sale in cinematic history.

The Odyssey, which stars Matt Damon as the cunning Odysseus as he fights his way home after the end of the Trojan war, will be released on 17 July 2026. But on Thursday, Imax released tickets to the first screenings at the 26 Imax cinemas around the world that have the staff and equipment required to project in 1570 format.

Universal and Imax’s grand experiment to put 70Mm tickets on sale a year in advance for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is going quite well.

Tickets for Regal’s 70Mm Imax showtimes of the pic sold out in under 12 hours per the circuit, “a rare feat that speaks to the both the film’s fan anticipation and Regal’s loyal 70Mm Imax audience” read a release.

The No. 2 exhibitor is operating six of the 26 Imax locations around the globe chose to play Odyssey in 70Mm. Of those that sold out for Regal per Imax’s site as the time of this report are the Irvine Spectrum, Mall of Georgia and King of Prussia in Pennsylvania.

A source close to AMC says that New York City’s Lincoln Plaza sold out in 15 minutes and Universal Citywalk in the first hour. The AMC Metreon 16 in San Francisco is the only other 70Mm location for the No.

Christopher Nolan might be months away from finishing The Odyssey, but that hasn’t stopped moviegoers from declaring it an event for the ages — with IMAX 70mm premiere tickets selling out an entire year in advance. Yes, you read that right: The Odyssey, Nolan’s highly anticipated follow-up to Oppenheimer, won’t hit theaters until July 17, 2026, but fans have already cleared out its initial IMAX run across select venues. Theaters in cities like London, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Melbourne, and Prague saw demand spike just hours after tickets quietly went on sale at midnight Thursday. And by afternoon, resale prices had soared past $500 online, which is just silly.

Remarkably, Nolan’s The Odyssey is still filming. But that hasn’t deterred fans from locking in seats to what’s already being called the next IMAX blockbuster. Some buyers on Reddit claimed they snagged tickets for $32 each — but resellers wasted no time,...

Universal Pictures is clearly very high on director Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of "The Odyssey." The star-studded blockbuster is set to hit theaters next summer -- exactly one year from the date of this article's publication -- and the hype is already evident ... so much so that Universal did something totally unprecedented, selling tickets for 70mm IMAX showings of Nolan's latest a full year before the movie arrives. Even more wild? The demand was overwhelming.

Only 30 screens throughout the world are capable of showing the movie on true 70mm IMAX and when those locations listed tickets for sale this morning, rabid cinephiles logged on in droves to scoop up tickets for summer 2026, almost as though this were a big concert like Taylor Swift or Metallica. The vast majority of these showings are already sold out. It seems difficult to fathom that it wasn't all that long ago many of...

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is building quite mythic hype with it being the director’s most expensive film, which includes being shot entirely with IMAX cameras. IMAX boss Rich Gelfond had explained, “A year before Chris started filming The Odyssey, he called me and said he wanted to make a whole film shot with IMAX cameras.” Gelfond added, “That couldn’t be done for a lot of reasons. There were lots of issues.” Then, he said, “‘I’m going to give you a challenge. If you can figure out how to solve these problems, I’m going to make Odyssey 100% film with film with IMAX cameras’, and we’ve solved his problems. So, this will be the first film ever, at least filmed 100% with IMAX cameras.”

The teaser trailer can currently be seen in theaters, but it hasn’t made its way online just yet. Universal and IMAX are...

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Tickets for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm are already on sale, and even though the movie is still a year away, they're already selling out. The adaptation of Homer's epic has been highly anticipated for many ever since it was revealed to be Nolan's next film after Oppenheimer, especially after bringing aboard huge stars like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.

Universal is releasing The Odyssey next year on July 17, 2026, but the studio and Nolan have already started drumming up excitement. This started recently with The Odyssey teaser trailer debuting in theaters. Then, reports surfaced a few days ago that tickets could go on sale, despite the unusual process of having select theaters and listings become available for purchase so far in advance.

IMAX has now confirmed that The Odyssey tickets are for sale, with the options limited to the earliest...

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Filming for Christopher Nolan’s next movie is in full swing, and fans just got their first real look at Matt Damon as Odysseus.

According to reports from the Moray Firth coast in Scotland, Damon was spotted wearing full armour on set, playing the famous Greek hero. He looked impressive, though no major story details were revealed from the photos. Tom Holland and Zendaya are also believed to be filming their scenes at the same location.

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— The Odyssey Updates (@ChrisNolanMedia) July 15, 2025

There’s a lot of excitement for this movie, but fans are still waiting to see the first teaser trailer. Right now, there’s no word on when it might show up in theaters.

Nolan’s new film, titled “The Odyssey,” is based on the classic Greek poem written by Homer. The story follows Odysseus on his long, dangerous journey home after the Trojan War...

Matt Damon has been seen on the set of Christopher Nolan’s new movie, “The Odyssey,” dressed in full costume as the legendary Greek hero Odysseus. According to reports from the Moray Firth coast in Scotland, filming is now underway in that area.

While Damon looked impressive in his armour, fans are still waiting for an official teaser trailer, which hasn’t shown up in theaters yet. Along with Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya are also reportedly on set, shooting their scenes for the film.

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— The Odyssey Updates (@ChrisNolanMedia) July 15, 2025

“The Odyssey” is Nolan’s next big project after “Oppenheimer.” It’s based on the ancient Greek poem credited to Homer, following Odysseus on his long and dangerous journey home after the Trojan War as he tries to get back to his wife, Penelope.

Matt Damon is leading the cast as Odysseus, with Tom Holland playing his son Telemachus.

In one of the worst kept secrets since Woody Allen played Michael’s Pub, Imax 70Mm showtime tickets to Christopher Nolan’s The Oydssey are expected to go on sale Thursday, a whole year before the Universal movie opens.

Sources at Imax, Universal and other circuits are mum about this, as if Matt Damon’s Odysseus character will slay them for making a peep.

This is a first that a studio would put a movie’s tickets on sale a year in advance. Typically advance ticket sales dates are strategic, i.e., there’s generally a two-month lead for a highly anticipated movie like a Star Wars: Force Awakens, and a short lead for movies that are expected to tank, or be semi-controversial, ala Disney’s Snow White (11 days before its March 21 release). The thinking behind this is there’s a rabid appetite out there for the movie from Nolan...

The Odyssey is currently shooting on the Moray Firth coast in Scotland. As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Matt Damon, who plays Greek hero Odysseus, has been spotted in full costume on set. Tom Holland and Zendaya are also thought to be on hand to film scenes for the movie.

This new look doesn't reveal much, but Damon looks suitably impressive in the armour. However, while excitement for Christopher Nolan's next movie continues to increase a year ahead of its release, there's still no sign of the teaser trailer playing in theaters before Jurassic World Rebirth.

As a reminder, The Odyssey sneak peek opens with a shot of the sea, and a voice that says, "Darkness. Zeus' law smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a King since my master died. He knew it wasn't a winnable war, and then somehow, somehow, he won it."

Jon Berthal's character can then he heard stating,...