Sources say a remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag, potentially called Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced, is about to be announced. While many in the gaming community already suspect it’s coming, Assassin’s Creed fans are still excited about the possibility of revisiting the beloved pirate adventure and its classic gameplay.
“You Agreed To This.”
The popular series The Boys, based on the comic books of the same name, started in 2019 and features a world full of superheroes and villains. As the show has progressed, it’s increasingly reflected current events and political issues. The fifth and final season premiered this week on April 8th.
The new Super Mario Galaxy Movie brings back Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black as voices, and adds new cast members Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, and Glen Powell. Notably, Powell plays Fox, a character from the 1993 game Star Fox, which, like Super Mario Bros., was created by Shigeru Miyamoto.
I have to admit, revisiting some of The Simpsons‘ older episodes dealing with sensitive topics has been surprisingly rewarding. Even though they aired back in the ’90s, episodes like “Much Apu About Nothing” really hold up as thoughtful explorations of immigration. And “Homer’s Phobia”? It’s aged much better than most sitcoms from that era tackling homosexuality. It reminded me of Seinfeld‘s “The Outing” and Frasier‘s “The Matchmaker” – they all used humor to poke fun at stereotypes, rather than relying on the kind of awkward “gay panic” you often saw with characters like Joey and Chandler.
Popular characters who were once missing from the story, such as Future Trunks, Android 17, Cabba, and even Yajirobe, have made exciting comebacks. Goku’s father, Bardock, even got a significant backstory in the recent Granolah the Survivor Saga of Dragon Ball Super. While Dragon Ball isn’t afraid to revisit old favorites, there are still some allies who seem permanently lost to the past.
In season 5, episode 3 of For All Mankind, Ed Baldwin’s health finally gave way after he risked everything to help Lee Jung-Gil (C.S. Lee) escape. Despite his doctor’s warnings, the aging Ed insisted on flying the mission, and the pressure of organizing Lee’s breakout took a serious toll on his already weakened condition. True to his character, Ed refused to spend his final moments in a hospital, instead escaping to enjoy one last drink with his family at Ilya’s (Dimiter Marinov) bar.
The team is dealing with the sudden loss of NCIS Director Leon Vance after 18 years of service. His death has created a leadership gap, and while Alden Parker’s team is functioning well, it’s important that the next director allows the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) to operate with independence, rather than being overly controlled. McGee is currently seen as the best candidate to fill Vance’s position, and CBS is beginning to plan for his transition out of his current role.
Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film remains the best psychological thriller ever made. Before diving into lengthy streaming series, it’s worth revisiting this two-hour, terrifying movie starring Robert De Niro. Its reputation is well-deserved, with a 73% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.3/10 score on IMDb.
Look, everyone’s been talking about Mike Flanagan moving on to new projects, and honestly, it felt like a huge loss for horror TV. But don’t worry, fans – the genre isn’t dead! A new series is stepping up to the plate, and it’s hoping to deliver the same kind of spooky, atmospheric thrills that Flanagan perfected. It’s a big ask, filling those shoes, but this one’s definitely trying.