Posts

Star Wars’next TV show,Andorseason 2, is promising major connections toRogue One: A Star Wars Story, and I couldn’t be more excited.Rogue Oneis largely considered one ofStar Wars’best movies, which is particularly impressive given it is one of very fewStar Warsmovies not included in the Skywalker Saga.Star Warsmovies and TV showshave always faced an uphill battle when they don’t pertain directly tothe Skywalker family tree(and sometimes even when they do), so this was truly no easy feat....

It’s hard to imagineStar Trek: Deep Space Ninewithout Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), but the original plan forStar Trek: Deep Space NinefeaturedStar Trek: The Next Generation’s Ensign Ro Laren(Michelle Forbes) as the station’s Bajoran First Officer. Because Forbes turned down the role as a series regular in the newStar Trekshow,Star Trekwriters needed to create a brand-new character to be First Officer to Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). The result was Kira Nerys, a Major in the Bajoran Militia who also served as the station’s liaison to Bajor....

Jeff Bridges' career has aged with him well.Bridges' careerbegan while he was still a baby, playing Infant at Train Station in the 1951 movieThe Company She Keeps. He continued on in acting in his young adult life, playing roles like Duane Jackson inThe Last Picture Showand Lightfoot in the Clint Eastwood-ledThunderbolt and Lightfoot, both of which earned him Oscar nominations. In the 80s, Bridges played one of his most iconic roles as the lead inStarman, which also earned him an Academy Award nomination....

The world ofKaiju No. 8is packed with action, monstrous enemies, and one of the most unexpected heroes in recent manga and anime, Kafka Hibino. A 32-year-old dissatisfied with his life as a kaiju cleanup worker, Kafka’s life changes dramatically when he transforms into a kaiju himself, becoming “Kaiju No. 8.” This transformation gives him powers beyond his wildest dreams but also places him in a complicated situation, balancing his human friendships with his new abilities....

Tim Godbee and Alexandra “Alex” Byrd fromLove Is Blindseason 7 had a deep emotional connection during their time in the pods, but noone could have guessed how badly that would turn out. However, their relationship started deteriorating rapidly after Tim and Alex met in person. Since its debut,Love Is Blindseason 7 aired a coupleof heartfelt moments and dramatic breakups, which included a Netflix dismissal of one of the couples, Leo Braudy and Brittany Wisniewski....

As the franchise moves forward with a new installment,Mass Effect 5could improve the popular morality system.Mass Effectis one of the most beloved RPG franchises in the gaming world, and after a controversial ending toMass Effect 3, fans have wanted a sequel to move the series forward. For everything the franchise did right, it left a sour note with the final installment of the trilogy, and the spin-off spiritual successor did not help....

Medalistis an endearing story of a young girl aiming to succeed, but as a sports anime, it’s missing one vital element fromYuri!!! On Ice: failure.The art of losing is used commonly throughout the sports genre because, without the setback of a major loss, the main character or team cannot know what they are missing to move forward towards their next goal. InYuri!!! On Ice, failure is a key force that drives Yuri Katsuki as a skater....

James Patterson’s iconic Washington D.C. detective and forensic psychologist is back in a big way withCross. The upcoming Prime Video show serves as the fourth adaptation of Patterson’s character, with Morgan Freeman having played him twice in the psychological thrillersKiss the GirlsandAlong Came a Spider, before being surpassed by Tyler Perry in the 2012 franchise reboot,Alex Cross. This time around, the eponymous detective is being played by Aldis Hodge, best known for his work intheLeverageshows, as well as theInvisible Manreboot,Turn: Washington’s SpiesandBlack Adam, among others....

One Piecefans have been waiting many years to see one of the series’ most iconic characters in action:Monkey D. Dragon. Luffy’s father has been a controversial figure in the universe created by Eiichiro Oda for several decades. He is known for being the most dangerous criminal in the world, as well as the leader of the Revolutionary Army, but he has yet to do anything significant in the story. This might soon change, as the series is already hinting atDragon commencing a major attack against the World Government....

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocketis off to a hot start, but can it replicate or even outpace the success of Pokémon’s other major mobile game? Recent reports indicate that the new mobile app is outpacingPokémon GO’s daily sales by a 4 to 1 margin. Assuming that the stats are accurate, it’s a sign of the early success thatPokémon TCG Pocketis having. But whilePokémon TCG Pocketis successful now, one major question is whether it can keep up the momentum, especially now that we’ve seen howin-game events will play out in the game....

Following a majorBlack Pantherreport, theMarvel Cinematic Universeis seemingly getting ready to bring back T’Challa, and there are a few talented stars who could take on such a prestigious role. Chadwick Boseman was one of the MCU’s most beloved actors. His death after a battle with colon cancer was incredibly tragic, and Marvel chose to honor the actor bymakingBlack Panther: Wakanda Forevera beautiful study on mourningand healing from the pain, becoming one of theMCU’s best movies....

Sadie Sink has been cast in Marvel Studios’Spider-Man 4, and a new theory suggests she has the talent to bring Spider-Woman from Sony’s animatedSpider-Versefranchise into live-action in theMCU. Currently, not much is known aboutSpider-Man 4, which is scheduled to be released in July 2026, butStranger Thingsstar Sadie Sink’s casting inSpider-Man 4has spurred theories about who she might be playing opposite Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. A new theory might have the answer, and it connects the MCU to one of Sony’s most popularSpider-Manmovie franchises....

If you want to start offSTALKER 2: Heart of Chornobylwith a fair number of Coupons and a great gun, there’s one mission you should play as soon as you get the chance. It will come fairly early, but players may ignore it, not knowing any better at first. However, it is a great quest to get a feel for the game early on, and it also comes with a fair amount of loot to boot....