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Savannah Guthrie recounted the weekend her mother went missing. She had just returned home with her children from a visit with Carson Daly’s family while her husband was on a tennis trip – a Christmas gift she’d given him. Shortly after arriving, her sister, Annie, called with devastating news: their mother was missing. Annie had already contacted 911, and police were already at their mother’s house. Annie and her husband, Tommaso, had also checked local hospitals, initially concerned that their mother might have had a medical emergency and wandered off or needed assistance. Guthrie says the situation was completely baffling.

With eight existing Harry Potter films, the new HBO series has a lot to live up to. To prove it’s worth watching, the show needs to be distinct from what we’ve already seen, but that will likely create some challenges. One potential issue is already apparent: while the cast is strong overall, one character in particular gives me cause for concern.

The competition heats up next week! On Wednesday, April 1st, the top 8 characters will battle it out in the quarter-finals. The following day, April 2nd, the semi-finals will narrow the field to just two finalists. Then, on April 3rd, fans get to vote for who they think is the greatest Nintendo character of all time. Finally, on April 4th, the winner will be revealed, concluding Nintendo Week and crowning the ultimate champion.

I loved Batman: Arkham Origins, but it had a rough launch, especially on PC – so many frustrating issues held it back. Thankfully, someone over at NexusMods created a remaster that finally fixes those problems and makes the game play how it always should have! It’s a must-download for any fan.

While many changes have happened over the years, some have been truly impactful. William Hartnell becoming Patrick Troughton was a pivotal moment, fundamentally altering the show. Casting Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor broke new ground and paved the way for more diverse actors. And Adric’s death proved that being a companion on the Doctor’s adventures was genuinely dangerous.

The new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, takes place between seasons two and three of the original show. It’s created by Eric Robles and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, who also created Stranger Things, and will be available on Netflix next month.

It’s funny, every time there’s a shake-up at Disney, all the praise immediately goes to the top executives. Right now, everyone’s applauding Bob Iger as he steps down and already celebrating Josh D’Amaro as he takes over. But as a lifelong Disney fan, I always feel like something’s missing from that story. It’s the countless cast members, the creative teams, and everyone else behind the scenes who actually built the magic and created the experiences I grew up with – they rarely get the recognition they deserve.

Movie fans already know some new faces will appear in the Mario universe, with Donald Glover voicing Yoshi and Brie Larson, an Academy Award winner, as Rosalina. Adding award-winning director and actor Bennie Safdie as Bowser Jr., the sequel has the potential to surpass the incredible success of the first film, which earned $1.3 billion worldwide. Now, with the release date approaching, Universal has surprised everyone with its biggest casting reveal yet.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is joining Nicole Richie and Raven-Symone in the upcoming movie Stop That Train, according to Variety. Gellar will play herself in the film, which promises plenty of celebrity cameos – including Michelle Visage, Chris Parnell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Charo, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Natasha Leggero, Drew Droege, and Joel McHale. The movie is described as a glamorous, fast-paced train adventure that takes a chaotic turn when drag queens get involved.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show has been renewed for another season, effectively bringing the total to 20. Here’s how the seasons add up: the original Criminal Minds aired for 15 seasons on CBS, then was revived with Criminal Minds: Evolution on Paramount+ two years later. The first season of Evolution was counted as season 16. It can be a bit confusing, but the main takeaway is that Criminal Minds has a long history, and this renewal is a big achievement.