1996 was a hugely important year for Nintendo. While the Nintendo 64 was the exciting new console, Nintendo also kept supporting the Game Boy with the Game Boy Pocket. Even their older Super Nintendo system still saw the release of some fantastic games. It’s considered Nintendo’s most impactful year, and it really set the stage for the future of video games.
According to Matt Michnovetz, the head writer of Maul: Shadow Lord, the planet Janix is designed to feel like a dark and complex city, drawing inspiration from places like Metropolis, Gotham, and classic film noir. He envisions it as a grimy, neon-lit version of Gotham City, but set in the Star Wars galaxy.
Apple TV+ has become known for its thrilling shows, including hits like Slow Horses, Presumed Innocent, and Black Bird. Tatiana Maslany’s new dark comedy, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, will also feature Jake Johnson, known from New Girl, and Murray Bartlett from The White Lotus. A first look at the series has just been released and is available to watch below.
For over a century and a half, a law known to most as the Antideficiency Act has guarded the human race against the inevitable mania of an executive branch spending money that Congress never murmured about in the halls of power. President Trump, in a decisive moment resembling the most rash of wizard spells, asked the Secretary of Homeland Security to tap into funds that were earmarked for, what, border enforcement by this quaint phrase, “a reasonable and logical nexus to TSA operations.” (In most other documents, TSA is considered a brand of socks for the body of a plane; here, it is suddenly a hero that can secure any border about which we do not know if it exists.)
I’m really excited about what’s available on this streaming service! It’s got all the newest movies and shows from Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns it. Plus, they’re partnering with other amazing studios like A24 – they just extended their deal, so we’ll be getting even more great content from them too!
Even though the Straw Hat pirates still have a long way to go, the recent reveal of Imu confirms that the story of One Piece is entering its final stages. Imu, a mysterious and powerful figure, appears to be a major threat standing between the Straw Hats and their ultimate goal. Now, fans are speculating about how the Straw Hats and their friends might possibly overcome what seems like the strongest character in the entire series.
Ultimately, viewers won’t continue watching a show unless they care about the characters. Netflix Originals clearly recognize this. Series like Stranger Things, The Crown, and Black Mirror demonstrate Netflix’s knack for either casting well-known actors or launching the careers of rising stars.
The HBO comedy series Hacks began in 2021 and quickly became a hit. Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, the show centers on the unlikely bond between a veteran comedian and a young, up-and-coming performer. After four successful seasons, the fifth season of Hacks will premiere on Thursday, April 9th.
Beginning April 27th, Dairy Queen will introduce its new Breakfast Collection at participating restaurants nationwide. The collection includes three items inspired by classic cereals and donuts, continuing Dairy Queen’s practice of combining beloved tastes with their famous soft serve.
The second season of Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again became available on Disney+ last month. Continuing the story from the original Netflix series, this season is led by showrunner Dario Scardapane and stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, who return as Matt Murdock/Daredevil and Wilson Fisk/Kingpin, respectively.