Earlier this week, news broke that Legendary Pictures and Japan’s Bandai Namco had signed an agreement toproduce a live-action film based on theMobile Suit Gundamanime, generating excitement among fans. Naturally, many began to wonder what a Hollywood film based on the long-running mecha franchise might look like. Would it be good, bad, or somewhere in the middle? The latestGundamannouncement follows an earlier version of the film planned by Netflix and Legendary Pictures....

Paramount’s engrossing new drama seriesHappy Faceis inspired by the murders ofthe real-life Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, but the series is not necessarily striving for point-by-point accuracy. The series focuses on his daughter Melissa, and the impact that his horrific crimes had on the lives of her, her loved ones, his victims, and their families. The show is based off the real autobiography and subsequent podcast of Jesperson’s actual daughter, Melissa Moore, so there are plenty of first-hand details littered throughout the show’s steadily-progressing plot....

TheHarry Pottermovies feature a large ensemble cast, and smaller roles outside of the main characters afforded many actors the opportunity to be part of the magical world. For some performers, their first audition for a part in the franchise didn’t lead anywhere, allowing them a more prominent role later on. This was the case withEddie Redmayne, who would take on the leading role of Newt Scamander in the spinoff film seriesFantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them....

The Chronicles of Narnia, in the cultural consciousness, is predominantly about the Pevensie family, the four siblings who became the preeminent kings and queens of Narnia together.The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which may not be the basis for the first ofNetflix’sNarniamovies directed by Greta Gerwig, tells the famous modern fairy tale of Lucy Pevensie’s discovery of Narnia and her bringing her siblings there as well. With direction from the god-like figure of Aslan, the children are challenged to be brave and honorable and save Narnia from the tyrannical reign of the White Witch....

Summary With just over three months gone since the movie wrapped filming, Mason Thames offers an exciting update on theHow to Train Your Dragonlive-action remake. Thames is leading the upcoming movie as Hiccup Haddock III, the awkward son of the chief of the Viking village who discovers and befriends a dragon he names Toothless and tries to find a way to build a world in which humans and dragons can co-exist....

Summary The trailer for A24’s new sci-fi horror-comedyY2Khas dropped, and I don’t think it nails the actual culture of the ’90s or the end-of-millennium panic caused by the Y2K bug. Co-written and directed bySNLalum Kyle Mooney (his cowriter was Evan Winter),the 1990s-setY2Ktrailerimagines a world in which a New Year’s Eve house party goes terribly wrongwhen an exaggerated version of the Y2K bug actually does happen.When midnight strikes, the electronics in the house wake up with a new, murderous intent....

Summary Tifa Lockhart is an undeniably iconic video game character. As a central figure inFinal Fantasy 7, she’s made a long line of appearances in the years since the game’s 1997 debut, most recently getting a newspotlight inFF7 Rebirth. With a design that’s been plastered on merchandise and made into a lot of figures, Tifa has the distinct honor of beingnamed the pin-up girl of the “cyber generation” by theNew York Times....

Grant Ellis probably felt like he won the lottery when he was cast asThe Bachelor, but I think he may regret accepting the role. Grant, a 31-year-old day trader and former basketball player from New Jersey, had appeared on a reality dating show once before. He made his television debut as one of the men dating Jenn Tran duringThe Bacheloretteseason 21. When Jenn eliminated Grant before hometown dates, he was cast asThe Bachelor....

For you’re a fan ofJust Beyondand are wondering where to watch the anthology series, you’ll likely be disappointed by the answer.Just Beyondis a series based on the Boom! Studios graphic novel series of the same name by R. L. Stine and created by Seth Grahame-Smith (Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter).Similar toStine’sGoosebumpsnovelsand the ’90s television series based on them, each episode tells a different horror-centric story with a new cast of characters and a bend towards younger viewers....

Netflix released a new Korean thriller TV show which includes one ofSquid Game’s best characters. Premiering on Netflix in 2021,Squid Gamebecame one of the streamer’s biggest K-dramas. Although K-dramas were already popular at the time thatSquid Gamewas released, the thriller Korean TV showplayed a crucial role in the subgenre being recognized by a larger global audience.Squid Gamehad a fresh storyline and great twists, so the fact that it was beloved by audiences and received great reviews from critics didn’t come as a surprise....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Daredevil: Born Again season 1, episode 4. Having rewatched the originalDaredevilin the build-up toDaredevil: Born Again, I’m convinced one surprising Kingpin moment from episode 4 is the result of a major death from the Netflix show’s first season. While there were concerns aboutDaredevil: Born Againprior to its release, the first four episodes of theMCUseries have been received positively, with the series mirroring much of the appeal of the original....

Iconic comic artistJohn Cassaday- whose work includesPlanetary,Astonishing X-MenandStar Wars- has died at the age of 52. The creator’s passing was confirmed on Facebook by his sisterRobin Cassaday, who writes, “My little bro John passed away at 5:51pm Texas time. Please keep me and my mom in your prayers.” Cassaday’s unique art is identifiable to comic fans at a glance, and the creator contributed to iconic series includingCaptain America,Lone RangerandHellboy: Weird Tales....

Lady Gaga’s new song “Abracadabra” has become a massive hit, but its message is more profound than a surface-level interpretation lets on.The singer premiered the song and music video at the 2025 Grammys, where she took home the Best Pop Duo Performance award for “Die With A Smile.” However, the Bruno Mars duet is vastly different from the song she premiered at the awards ceremony. “Abracadabra” is reminiscent of Gaga’s old work....