Matthew Kelly

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Planet of the Apes: Simian Flu, Explained

Feb 10, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

In the Planet of the Apes reboot prequel trilogy, the virus called the Simian Flu leads to the downfall of humanity and the rise of the apes. The Simian Flu was initially developed as a cure for Alzheimer's Disease, but it ended up being deadly to humans while making apes more intelligent. The mutated Simian Flu caused humans to lose the ability to speak, leading to a post-apocalyptic world where the apes dominate and human civilization collapses.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Ending, Explained

Feb 9, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is the first film in a prequel trilogy, released in 2011 and set to be followed by a fourth installment in 2024. The film tells the story of a scientist named Will Rodman who raises a genetically enhanced chimpanzee named Caesar as his own son, before Caesar leads a revolution of intelligent apes against humanity.
Planet of the Apes: Who Is Bad Ape?

Feb 8, 2024 | gamerant.com | Steve Zahn |Matthew Kelly

The Planet of the Apes franchise often gets overlooked among the numerous other film franchises that have exploded into popularity in recent years. And even though Marvel and DC have comic books that predate the Planet of the Apes movies, for an innovative sci-fi film franchise, it is one of the oldest ones that continues to produce insightful content. One thing that makes the franchise especially fresh, aside from Tim Burton's 2001 remake, is the newest trilogy.
Severance: Season 1 Ending, Explained

Feb 6, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

Workplace comedies have had extreme success on television for years. Some shows, like The Office, Brooklyn 99, and Parks and Recreation poke fun at the mundane aspects of typical office jobs in corporate America and low-scale government agencies, while also conveying insightful emotion into the people who are employed in such departments.
Interstellar: What Happened to Earth?

Feb 3, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

Science fiction is a fun genre of film to experiment with, because writers and directors can dive into an aspect of science and technology that either has or had an impact on the past, present, or future. The sci-fi movies that hit the hardest, though, are typically the ones that work with a scientific aspect that is not only present in the real world, but also one that is actively progressing.
Star Wars: Starweirds, Explained

Feb 2, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

Starweirds are a mysterious and dangerous species found in the Star Wars universe. These humanoid creatures have skeletal appearances, long white hair, and cloths-like skin. Starweirds possess powerful physical and Force abilities and can inflict great harm on their opponents. Fans of the Star Wars movies and shows know that the vast universe is home to a plethora of people and creatures, some of which can be frightening and dangerous.
Star Wars: Where Were Han and Chewie Between Episodes VI and VII?

Jan 30, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

The complete lore of Star Wars is absolutely massive, and spans thousands of years if one were to go all the way back to the origins of the Mortis Gods. But even within the Skywalker Saga, eleven movies and a few TV shows are not nearly enough to cover everything that happened between all the major events and iconic battles that are shown on screen.
Rick and Morty: Who Is Noob-Noob?

Jan 26, 2024 | gamerant.com | Matthew Kelly

Rick Sanchez makes plenty of unlikely friends throughout Adult Swim's classic animated series Rick and Morty. Between Squanchy, Birdperson, Mr. Poopybutthole, Unity, Gear Head, and many more, there are countless stories behind how he formed each of his friendships across the universe.
Star Wars: Who Is Pong Krell?

Jan 21, 2024 | gamerant.com | E.K. Johnston |Matthew Kelly

In the Star Wars saga, the battle between good and evil is constantly evolving and changing in balance. The Jedi Order held power for a long time before falling to Chancellor Palpatine and the Galactic Empire. And so, when it came down to the wire, some very powerful people had to make a choice as to what side of history they'd be standing on.