Iron Lung creator Markiplier will attend the 2026 Oscars
Mark Fischbach, known as the creator, shared on his Distractible podcast that he’ll be attending the Oscars as a guest, even though he isn’t nominated for an award or presenting this year.
Judge dismisses lawsuit from diner who claimed taco shop salsa was too spicy
A German tourist, Faycal Manz, sued the popular New York City restaurant Los Tacos No. 1, claiming he was injured after eating their spicy salsa. He reported burns to his mouth and tongue, and also experienced stomach problems.
Scream 7 Breaks The Franchise’s All-Time Box Office Record After 30 Years
The latest installment in the 30-year-old Scream series broke records upon release, despite a rocky start. While Scream 7 initially received the lowest critic score in the franchise (31%), it went on to achieve the best opening weekend box office ($63.6 million) – only to experience the biggest second-week drop in the series’ history (-73.3%).
Pikachu just helped deliver your pizza, Pokemon Go data is now guiding food delivery robots
Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go and Ingress, has used over 30 billion images and scans – created by players of those games – to develop its Visual Positioning System (VPS), as reported by MIT Technology Review.
Apple TV’s Foundation Is So Good, The Sci-Fi Show Could Last Forever
Inspired by Isaac Asimov’s classic novels, Foundation is a grand story set in space, depicting the decline of a vast empire and a daring effort to lessen the ensuing chaos. The brilliant mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) foresees the empire’s fall and creates a colony dedicated to safeguarding humanity’s collective knowledge for future generations, spanning planets and centuries.
Firefly Season 2 Officially Happening With OG Cast 24 Years Later
The science fiction series Firefly first aired in 2002, but was unfortunately cancelled by Fox after just one season. Despite its short run, the show—created by Joss Whedon—has continued to gain popularity over the years, attracting new fans alongside its dedicated original followers. Although it didn’t continue on television, the story lived on with the 2005 film Serenity, and later expanded into comic books. Currently, there’s a lot of excitement about the possibility of revisiting this beloved universe.
Which is the best version of Bravely Default? 3DS, Switch 2, Steam Deck, PC, and Xbox compared
Before diving into the different versions and how they compare, it’s worth noting that Bravely Default has had a somewhat unusual release history since it first came out over ten years ago.
Field Intensity and Zombie Panic, two classic mods for Half-Life, have recieved new versions
Field Intensity is a substantial modification for a single player that adds a new campaign, offering roughly 5 to 10 hours of gameplay. Players step into the boots of a soldier dispatched to regain control of the Black Mesa facility. While it shares a similar setting, this mod is independent from the Opposing Force expansion, featuring unique maps and a standalone story.
Russell Crowe’s ‘Lord of Rings’ Role Would Have Fixed a Book Difference
After winning an Oscar for his role in Gladiator, Russell Crowe was considered for the part of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. While Viggo Mortensen ultimately delivered a memorable performance, Crowe would have been closer to how Tolkien originally described the character – a strong, confident, and noble ranger destined to be king. With director Andy Serkis revisiting Aragorn’s story in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027), he has a chance to cast someone who embodies those original qualities.
Being Human: The Underrated Vampire Show That Outshines Buffy
Many consider Buffy the Vampire Slayer to be one of the greatest TV shows ever made, and it’s had a big impact on fantasy and horror television. Several shows have since tried to follow in Buffy’s footsteps, and though none have quite reached its level of success, they’ve all found their own audience.