Movies

Okay, so I just saw the numbers, and Pixar’s Hoppers absolutely crushed it at the box office! It opened at number one with a fantastic $46 million domestically, playing in about 4,000 theaters across North America. Globally, it made another $42 million, bringing the total opening weekend to $88 million worldwide. Honestly, it’s the biggest opening Pixar’s had for an original animated film since Coco back in 2017 – that’s a really good sign!

Disney and Pixar are reportedly working on a third Monsters, Inc. movie, according to the Wall Street Journal. The news came to light in a recent profile of Pixar, published by the Journal, as the studio geared up for the release of their new film, Hoppers.

Criminal Minds is famous for its memorable and frightening villains. The FBI team, known as the BAU, refers to these criminals as “unsubs.” Each unsub is uniquely terrifying, with complex backgrounds and reasons for committing their crimes. Over the show’s fifteen seasons and its recent continuation, Criminal Minds: Evolution, a few villains have become especially notorious for their darkness.

I’ve been so excited to see how many Korean shows Netflix has added lately! Of course, Squid Game was a huge hit and still is, but there are so many other amazing K-dramas to check out. I recently found one that’s a really cool mix of intense fighting and a gripping crime story – it’s definitely worth a watch!

Ever since HBO announced it was bringing the world of Harry Potter back to television, fans have been buzzing with anticipation and speculation. While several actors have been cast in different roles, the identity of the actor who will play the villain, formerly known as Tom Riddle, remains a mystery. Many initially thought Cillian Murphy might take on the role, but he has confirmed he won’t be involved, leaving fans to start guessing again.

Showrunner Leslye Headland shared in a 2025 appearance on The George Lucas Talk Show that future seasons of The Acolyte, if made, would have explained Yoda’s involvement in the Jedi Order’s secret history, which was uncovered in the show’s finale. This revelation would have aligned with Yoda’s established character arc throughout the Star Wars saga.

Good news for Sumikko Gurashi fans! A special collaboration watch with Seiko is coming out in July 2026. Only 2,000 of these watches will be made, giving fans a stylish way to showcase their love for the adorable characters while keeping that signature cozy vibe. Check out the official photos below!

Bill Lawrence, the co-creator of Rooster, is known for building shows around funny, relatable characters who are part of a close-knit group. He’s had success with this formula in shows like Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and Bad Monkey. Lawrence often creates worlds where people easily connect and form supportive, found families – places where friendships blossom and everyone has someone to lean on. It’s an appealing vision, and Rooster continues this trend, building a kind and curious community.

The show’s basic premise feels a bit shaky, but the three main actors manage to deliver performances. It’s especially fitting that the series seems built around Joel Harbour, given his naturally endearing personality. The latest episode opens with another flashback showing how Clark and Carol first met – a rather awkward encounter at a neighborhood cornhole tournament. (I’m jokingly suggesting ‘cornholed’ as slang for being deceived or outmaneuvered in a suburban setting.) When Clark realizes Carol is flirting with him, he immediately invents a bizarre story about running a demolition business. The joke – that he’s known as the ‘Bang Master’ – falls a little flat, leaving you wondering if it’s intentionally absurd or if Clark genuinely wants to appear successful. It’s hard to say if this scene doesn’t quite work because I haven’t fully grasped the show’s overall style, or if the show itself is struggling to balance its quirky humor with its more straightforward, Netflix-style crime drama elements.

The latest installment in the Scream series, Scream 7, premiered on February 27th, 2026. Despite strong fan support for Sidney Prescott’s return, the film hasn’t been well-received by critics. It highlights a growing trend of slasher movies becoming predictable, but it’s not alone in this issue. Luckily, there are some fantastic, lesser-known classic slasher films that today’s horror filmmakers – and audiences – could really learn from.