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The rest of the weekend unfolded as expected. Everyone went to support Kyle’s DJ set, and afterward, a messy, food-strewn scene unfolded in the kitchen as Kyle and Jesse ate. Kyle ended the night thanking Amanda for coming, pretty much business as usual. The next morning, Carl and Bailey tackled the kitchen cleanup. Carl then ordered bagels and egg sandwiches for everyone, and impressively swatted a fly with a kitchen towel – possibly his most masculine moment ever shown on camera. Whatever else you might think of Carl, they all owe him big time for keeping things running while they recover from their hangovers.

Many gamers fondly remember playing these games in the 2000s, but revisiting them today can be disappointing. Some feel awkward to control, and others simply don’t look good by today’s standards. Ultimately, they often don’t live up to the positive memories players have of them.

Dark Horse Comics announced a new comic book series, Masters of the Universe: Genesis, which will explore the backstories of the heroes and villains from Eternia. Starting in August, the series will begin with the origin story of one of the franchise’s most famous villains.

Henry Cavill is a British actor who first became famous for playing Superman in the DC Extended Universe, beginning with Man of Steel (2013) and continuing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). He also starred as Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons of the Netflix series The Witcher (2019–2023). Beyond these roles, Cavill has appeared in films like the Enola Holmes movies (2020–present), as well as action and spy films including The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015), Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), and Argylle (2024). Recently, one of his earlier action thrillers is receiving new attention.

While many new fantasy anime series are just okay, some are truly exceptional and consistently great. Luckily, there’s a fantastic fantasy anime out there for every taste, whether you prefer traditional epic fantasy, darker stories, or action-packed adventures.

As a total movie buff, I’m thrilled to hear we’re getting even more fun celebrity cameos in the upcoming film! Apparently, Lady Gaga, Donatella Versace, and Naomi Campbell are all set to appear, and I’m especially excited about the Giggly Squad – Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo – joining the party. They could be playing themselves or just adding some glamor as fashionable partygoers, either way, it’s going to be a blast!

The final season of Game of Thrones received a lot of criticism, which negatively impacted how people remembered the show, even though it had been incredibly popular before. According to The River, The Boys creator Eric Kripke was very aware of this while planning the ending for his own series, fearing a similar negative reaction. Ultimately, Kripke found that worrying about a disappointing finale actually helped him be more thoughtful and careful with how The Boys would conclude.

Across more than 1200 episodes, Ash Ketchum has only caught a little under 60 Pokémon. He’s started focusing on building a team with purpose, rather than catching every Pokémon he encounters. Despite this selective approach, many of his Pokémon have become incredibly popular, known for their strong personalities, battle skills, or both.

The movie also doesn’t include Randy Jackson, who became a member of the Jackson 5 in 1975 after replacing his brother Jermaine, or their oldest sister, Rebbie. Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, has publicly expressed her distance from the project, stating she chose not to get involved. She explained that the filmmakers were going to create the movie they wanted, and she anticipated that a significant portion of it would appeal to fans who still hold onto idealized memories of her father. She felt it was best to remain uninvolved, knowing that this segment of the fandom would likely enjoy the film.

In the series Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters, Isabel Simmons, played by Amber Midthunder, sets up a new direction for the Monsterverse. The character, introduced in the fifth episode of the second season, is revealed to be the daughter of Walter Simmons, the primary human villain from Godzilla vs. Kong. This is a storyline the Godzilla franchise hasn’t explored in over three decades.