Movies

Ted Turner didn’t invent cable TV, and HBO was the first major cable network, but Turner was a key figure in changing the television landscape. Building his media empire from Atlanta, rather than the traditional hubs of New York or Hollywood, he strongly believed cable could break the control the major networks – ABC, CBS, and NBC – had held for decades. In 1976, he invested heavily in the idea of broadcasting an Atlanta-based independent station, WTBS, showing reruns and baseball. Through smart programming and effective branding, WTBS became incredibly popular. Though not as flashy as networks like MTV or ESPN, or even his later creation CNN, it proved that general entertainment, funded by advertising, didn’t need to be limited to the Big Three networks to reach a large audience.

When NBCUniversal launched Peacock, its new streaming service, Bravo stood out from the competition and became the dominant force in reality TV. Even as NBCU scaled back much of its traditional TV programming to compete with other streamers, they continued to invest in Bravo, home to shows like Real Housewives and Below Deck. This proved to be a smart move. Six years later, NBCU’s unscripted shows – including streaming hits Love Island USA and The Traitors, and long-running favorites America’s Got Talent and The Voice – are more successful than ever.

As a big fan of Judith Light, I was really surprised to learn something interesting from a recent interview she did with ScreenRant about her role on Law & Order: SVU. Apparently, she almost reprised her part as Liz Donnelly just a couple of years ago! It was cool to hear her talk about it while promoting The Terror: The Devil in Silver.

Okay, so Final Fantasy X was a total game-changer when it came out. It was the first one where they really weren’t held back by the old CD limitations, meaning they could finally add full voice acting and the music sounded incredible – seriously, the best it had ever sounded in a Final Fantasy game. And now, to celebrate how amazing it still is, Square Enix is releasing a special 25th Anniversary vinyl record of the soundtrack, which is awesome!

As someone who’s been following anime for almost twenty years now, it’s crazy how quickly things come and go! With so many new shonen, isekai, and seinen series released every year, it’s easy for older gems to get forgotten. A lot of people remember the 2000s as just a time of big eyes and spiky hair, but honestly, that decade was a huge leap forward for animation. It really pushed what anime could do when it came to making you feel something and making you think. So, I wanted to revisit ten series from that era that I think deserve more love and recognition!

After being absent since season 3, The Legend reappeared in the sixth episode of The Boys season 5. Surprisingly, despite a difficult encounter with Homelander, the villain spared his life. Though he’s had a small part in the series so far, The Legend’s past with Vought makes him a valuable source for confidential information.

A recent leak indicates the next game in the series might take place in the Galar region, which has excited many fans. While not officially confirmed, the game is currently predicted to release around 2028. Players are already sharing what they hope to see, especially regarding the available starter Pokémon.

The follow-up film, released seven years after the first one in 2019, was both a financial success and well-received by critics and audiences. It quickly became popular after its initial release in theaters, becoming a hit within just one day.

The HBO docuseries The Dark Wizard immediately reveals how a childhood dream of falling profoundly impacted the life of climber and BASE jumper Dean Potter. This early experience seemed to define his daring free solo climbs, his increasingly risky jumps with a parachute, and his pursuit of extreme speed around the world. The series also explores a possible connection between his athletic achievements and his personal struggles, including mood swings and difficulty with relationships. Did Potter’s competitive nature fuel his success, or did his inability to form genuine connections contribute to his tragic end? The Dark Wizard doesn’t offer simple answers, but its persistent questioning makes for a compelling and fascinating story.

The movie centers around Pepper (Dan Stevens), who is wrongly committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital after a fight with his girlfriend’s violent ex. Once inside, he discovers the hospital is haunted by a powerful, supernatural force.