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The Marvel Characters You Forgot Transformers Voice Actor Peter Cullen Played

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:16:26 +0000

Peter Cullen was the voice of our childhoods, from robots to soulful donkeys. But he has his own connections to Marvel, too, appearing in some early cartoons.

How Many Times Peter Cullen Voiced Optimus Prime In Transformers Movies & TV Shows

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:31:39 +0000

Peter Cullen voiced plenty of our childhood memories, but there's no denying his power over our hearts as the beloved Autobot leader, Optimus Prime.

The DC Comics Villain You Didn't Realize Tim Curry Played

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:58:51 +0000

Tim Curry left behind an extensive body of voice work, but one of his lesser-known --and most sinister -- roles came from this DC animated series.

What Happened To Hayden Panettiere's Brother Jansen?

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:26:36 +0000

On August 16, 2026, actress Hayden Panettiere tragically died at age 36. You might not know that her younger brother Jansen Panettiere also had a sad fate.

Hayden Panettiere's Final Instagram Post Is Truly Heartbreaking

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:35:39 +0000

The death of Hayden Panettiere has sent the world of entertainment reeling. For mournful fans and colleagues, her final Instagram post Is a heartbreaking thing.

Hayden Panettiere, Heroes And Scream Star, Dead At 36

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:08:16 +0000

Actress Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes," "Scream," and "Nashville" fame has died on August 16, 2026. She was 36 years old.

Ahsoka Season 2 Trailer: Rosario Dawson And Hayden Christensen Return In First Look [D23]

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:25:38 +0000

Big "Ahsoka" Season 2 news just broke at the D23 Fan Event ... including a glimpse at the sophomore season.

Lanterns Review: The Mystery Thriller The DCU Needs

staff@looper.com (Dominic Griffin) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

With the DC Universe in flux both creatively and business-wise, "Lanterns" is a grounded and unique vision that's different from what's come before.

D23 2026 Live Updates: Disney, Marvel, Star Wars & Pixar's Entertainment Showcase

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000

We're live at 2026's D23, bringing you all the latest news and updates from Disney.

Move Over, Roy Kent: Ted Lasso Season 4 Establishes The Show's New MVP

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0000

"Ted Lasso" continues to surprise with a Season 4 that remains joyfully on note, giving fans a new MVP in the character roster they can root for.

Could Lord Of The Rings' Gollum Appear In The Rings Of Power?

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Gollum doesn't show up in "The Lord of the Rings" timeline until millennia after the Rings are forged. But what's a few thousand years, give or take?

The Rings Of Power Season 3 Has A Surprising Connection To The Two Towers

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0000

"The Rings of Power" contains a surprising amount of Easter eggs taken from "The Lord of the Rings" lore, including one straight from "The Two Towers."

The Rings Of Power Season 3 Is Making One Change Fans Have Wanted For Years

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:33:58 +0000

"The Rings of Power" are returning for a third season of Tolkien-inspired goodness, but there's going to be something missing, and you'll be glad to hear it.

Ted Lasso Season 4 Finds The Only Believable Reason To Bring Ted Back In Richmond

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:34 +0000

It's a surprise, to be sure, to see "Ted Lasso" again, but it's a welcome one. The best news is that it leans into a logical reason for Ted's Richmond return.

The Shards Review: An Overloaded Ryan Murphy Thriller

staff@looper.com (Brooke Mondor) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

"The Shards" is a fun-enough binge with an intriguing mystery, but its overloaded plot keeps it from reaching the heights of Ryan Murphy's better work.

Ted Lasso Season 4 Review: A Welcome, If Uneven, Return

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Aside from a few small stumbles, "Ted Lasso" Season 4 proves the show hasn't lost any of its charm or ensemble energy.

Carrie Trailer: First Look At Mike Flanagan's Stephen King Series For Prime Video [SDCC 2026]

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:51:45 +0000

The first trailer for the new Prime Video adaptation of "Carrie" gives us a hint at the changes Mike Flanagan has made to Stephen King's classic story.

SDCC 2026: Star Trek Hall H Panel (Live Updates)

staff@looper.com (Brandon Rowe) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Join Looper for our live coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2026! We will next report on the "Star Trek Universe" panel, live from Hall H.

Lanterns Comic-Con Trailer Reveals First Look At Ulrich Thomsen As DC's Sinestro

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:49:37 +0000

The new trailer for "Lanterns" has arrived at Comic-Con and given us a closer look at the DC Studios show premiering on HBO.

The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 3's Balrog Voice Actor Will Shock You

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:04:39 +0000

At SDCC 2026, it was revealed that the Balrog will finally have a voice in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power" Season 3.