The release of The Last Jedi in 2017 caused a major split among Star Wars fans, and that division still exists today. Some fans and critics praised the film for taking bold risks with the character of Luke Skywalker and the overall direction of the franchise. Others strongly disliked it, feeling it diminished Luke’s character, unnecessarily elevated Rey, and didn’t follow through on the story established in The Force Awakens.
If you’re a big fan of George R.R. Martin, you probably read his website, “Not a Blog.” He uses it to share his thoughts, updates on his writing, and reviews of books and movies, among other things. In 2020, he posted a piece called “Old Favorites, New Favorites” where he talked about some of his all-time favorite books and authors.
Since its release on Disney+, Predator: Badlands has consistently been a popular choice for viewers. Its performance on the streaming platform mirrors the positive reception it received upon its initial release and continues to enjoy.
Many magical girl anime series have profoundly impacted the genre, with classics like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Symphogear, Revolutionary Girl Utena, and Puella Magi Madoka Magica remaining incredibly popular. However, there are also many other fantastic magical girl shows that haven’t received as much attention and deserve to be rediscovered.
With a new Baywatch series coming soon, it wasn’t clear if it would have any connection to the original show. But according to Variety, Erika Eleniak will be returning as Shauni McClain, a role she played in the first three seasons of Baywatch. This time, Shauni is a Santa Monica city councilwoman who will work with Stephen Amell’s character, Hobie Buchannon, as he organizes the yearly “Beach Games.” Hobie is the son of David Hasselhoff’s famous Mitch Buchannon.
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of One Piece has already shown it’s willing to change the order of events from Eiichiro Oda’s original story, like with the characters of Sabo and Bartolomeo. This gives the show the freedom to surprise viewers in season 3. As the story moves into the Alabasta arc, many fans believe we might see important characters from later in the manga appear much sooner than anticipated.
Season two of The Last of Us is based on the game The Last of Us Part II. It begins five years after the first season, with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) settled in Jackson, Wyoming. However, the story becomes much more intense when Joel is killed by Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), and Ellie sets out to get revenge.
When the Cannon family returns home to New Mexico with their daughter Katie, they find themselves haunted by increasingly disturbing and violent events, all connected to her. Katie alternates between being unresponsive and exhibiting wild, aggressive behavior, suggesting something profoundly changed during the eight years she was held captive in Egypt. As the family, especially Katie’s father who is a journalist, tries to understand what happened to her while she was missing, their relationships begin to fall apart under the strain of her growing evil. The terrifying events build to a shocking climax, revealing the source of Katie’s condition.
Recent details revealed at CinemaCon 2026 suggest that Avengers: Doomsday is significantly changing the direction of the Multiverse Saga. This saga, which includes phases 4, 5, and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—and films like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and series like Loki—was initially planned to build up to Doomsday and introduce Doctor Doom. However, it now appears the story may be heading in a different direction.
Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast are launching their first official Dungeons & Dragons actual-play series called Dungeon Masters. The show will debut on YouTube on April 22nd with two episodes, and Jasmine Bhullar, a guest Dungeon Master from Dimension 20, will lead the game.