Popular shows like Cheers, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Newhart first aired, making stars out of their actors. The TV landscape was filled with brightly colored scenes and dramatic, ‘very special’ episodes, resulting in some undeniably cheesy programs. While not necessarily bad, these shows were definitely a little silly.
In a recent interview with Variety, Matt and Ross Duffer discussed how they developed Stranger Things, including the shows and ideas that influenced them and what they specifically tried to avoid. Matt Duffer mentioned that the fantasy series Game of Thrones was a key inspiration when they first launched the show in 2016.
Following a months-long, covert battle against Spheric Solutions and the Cirque du Sin, the latest issue of Nightwing (#132, by Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbott) brings Dick Grayson face-to-face with his newest enemy. Surprisingly, the real threat isn’t Olivia Pearce, but the terrifying clown called Zanni, who has been manipulating her body and possesses powers beyond anything Nightwing could imagine.
The movie ends with a subtle but powerful moment. Though Glinda and Elphaba are apart, clever editing suggests they share a connection, as they simultaneously think of each other. As a brief part of their song, “For Good,” plays, Glinda’s magical book, the Grimmerie, unexpectedly opens and seems to turn to a specific page.
A report on Monday indicated Saudi Arabia is the leading candidate to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, the company behind DC Studios. This claim stemmed from comments by Hollywood producer Patrick Caligiuri, who stated a deal was nearly finalized—requiring only one signature. However, Matthew Belloni of Puck reported that Comcast CEO Brian Roberts may be collaborating with Saudi Arabia on a potential bid.
Even though Bloodborne came out in 2015 and is still considered one of the best video games ever made, Sony (PlayStation) seems to have largely forgotten about it, giving it very little support or attention.
Despite the continued success of Tulsa King season 3, a growing issue is becoming clear: the show’s episodes are too long. This has been a problem since the beginning, but it’s particularly noticeable—and problematic—in the current season. This is especially frustrating because Tulsa King had recently overcome a common challenge faced by many streaming series.
This new “Origin of Valkyrie: VF-1J Valkyrie 45th Anniv.” figure is a refreshed version of a beloved classic, released to celebrate a major milestone for the franchise. The 1/55 scale toy retains all the features fans remember, including its three distinct modes. Set to launch next year, this iconic transforming robot toy is becoming a key piece of pop culture history.
Blending humor and heartfelt moments, New Girl‘s Christmas episodes have become a yearly tradition for fans. The show perfectly captures the chaos of the holidays with relatable, yet funny, disasters. It’s easy to wish you could spend Christmas with Jess and her friends – their heartwarming moments and genuine connection make the episodes truly memorable.
A new Christmas movie arrived on the streaming service just as the holiday season began, launching on Wednesday, November 19 (you can find details on other upcoming Netflix releases for 2025 here). So far, it’s been a hit, currently ranking number one on Netflix’s worldwide Top 10 list.