FBI's CIA Spinoff Changes Strategy In New Development Update Following Most Wanted & International's Cancellations

FBI’s CIA spinoff has changed its release strategy in a new development update following the cancellation of bothFBI: Most WantedandFBI: International. WhileFBIwas renewed for season 8and 9, confirming the show’s continuation into 2027, both of its existing spinoffs were cancelled earlier this year. However, the franchise will still be expanding with a spinoff focusing on the CIA, tentatively titledFBI: CIA. The original plan for the new show involved airing a backdoor pilot before its premiere at the tail end of 2025....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Ricardo Harmon

From Piracy Problems to Labor Shortages, the Anime Industry Is Facing a Reckoning

Over the last few decades, the anime industry has seen a massive increase in popularity across the world, with several of its signature franchises becoming world-famous names. With record-high revenue being reported every year, things seem to be going nowhere but forward for this beloved form of entertainment. Even reports aboutexpansion outside of Japan have been released recently. Nonetheless, despite how cherished anime is around the world,there is no denying that the industry suffers from several issues....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Jordan Espinoza

Gear 5 Luffy May Be Popular, But It's Not the One Piece Pirate's Best Form

One Piecefeatures one of the most inventive transformations in anime history withLuffy’s Gear 5. It perfectly embodies his character, enriches the series’ deep lore, andsubverts the typical Shonen tropeof rage-fueled power-ups. However, it isn’t the series’ most impactful power-up debut—that honor belongs to Luffy’s original Gear 2. Unlike his awakening,Gear 2 arrived without major fanfare, spoilers, or an extensive promotional rollout. He looks more inconspicuous in that form than in his Awakening, making it easier to hide from newcomers to the series....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · Samantha Johnson

Honkai Star Rail 3.1 Leaks: Mydei's Gameplay Kit May Make Him A Must-Have DPS Character In The Next Update's Banners

Mydei’s gameplay kit inHonkai: Star Rail3.1 has allegedly leaked and based on the early pieces of information so far, it already seems like he will be a must-have DPS character from the upcoming patch.Mydei is one of the new characters confirmed for Version 3.1, the second patch in the turn-based RPG following the release of Amphoreus in Version 3.0. The other character being released in the update is confirmed to be Tribbie....

July 11, 2025 · 6 min · 1207 words · Tony Wong

Honkai: Star Rail 3.2 Leaks Say Big Spenders Will Get Even More Rewards

Big spenders inHonkai: Star Railwill be entitled to even more rewards starting in Version 3.2, according to a new leak about the upcoming patch.Version 3.2 is still a few weeks away since HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG has just entered Version 3.1, but the beta tests for the next update have commenced, and, with them, a lot of information about its contents is being revealed through leaks. So far, the leaks have revealed several key details about Anaxa andCastorice inHonkai: Star Rail3....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Brandon Jones

How Garfield's Global Fame Changed the Comic's Sense of Humor, Explained

Garfieldis one of the most iconic franchises in history, and it’s so widely popular and massively successful because of one thing:Garfieldis hilarious.Garfieldgot its start as a newspaper comic strip back in the late ‘70s, and that comic strip is still going strong to this day. Throughout that time,Garfieldcontinuously evolved, changing its sense of humor to keep from becoming stagnant and boring. Here’s how. In a 2018 interview withThe Guardian, Jim Davis discusses his career as a cartoonist, and explains how Garfield went from being a side character in another comic strip to becoming one of the biggest pop culture icons to date....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 1021 words · April Dunn

How Loki's Scepter Is In Thunderbolts* & When It Was Last Seen In The MCU

Loki’s legendary scepter returns in the first trailer for Marvel Studios’Thunderbolts*, being seen again after a decade-long absence from theMCU. Marvel Studios released thefirst teaser trailer forThunderbolts*on September 23, raising anticipation for the high-octane Phase 5 movie that will bring together several antiheroes and reformed villains from the MCU’s history. Bringing back so many age-old characters will act as a celebration of the MCU’s past, and the return of some notable relics inThunderbolts*, including Loki’s scepter fromThe Avengers, will continue this pattern....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Colleen Park

I Can Watch These 10 Rick & Morty Episodes Over & Over Without Getting Bored

From the mind-bending “Total Rickall” to the instantly iconic “Pickle Rick,”some of the best episodes ofRick and Mortyhold up to endless rewatches. Every episode ofRick and Mortyis so densely packed with jokes and mind-boggling sci-fi concepts that the entire show is more rewatchable than most other TV comedies. But some episodes are more rewatchable than others. Season 4’s “Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Morty” doesn’t really land its social commentary, andthe one-note season 7 episode “Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie”barely holds up to one viewing....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1399 words · Julie Carey

I Can't Believe It, But Dragon Ball Daima's New Villain Is Stronger Than Super Saiyan 4

Warning: Contains spoilers for Dragon Ball Daima episode #18Dragon Ball Daima’s latest episode #18, “Awakening”, did what no fan thought possible, andreturned Super Saiyan 4 to canon status.Dragon Ball GT’s most iconic contribution to the franchise was replaced during the series' 2010s revival, which introduced Super Saiyan God and replacedGTin the canon timeline with 2015’sDragon Ball Super. Nearly 30 years after its initial appearance, however,Super Saiyan 4 has returned with a stylish redesign inDaima....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Julie Bryant

If You're Stressed Out, You Probably Should Avoid These 10 Movies

There’s a time and a place for comfort movies, but there are also movies designed to stress the audience out. These movies are often psychological thrillers or crime dramas which can elevate the pulse. Of course, this only works when the filmmakers are intelligent enough to fully immerse the audience in the world of a story. For many people, watching a movie at the end of a long day is the perfect way to unwind, but choosing the wrong movie can make everything much worse....

July 11, 2025 · 7 min · 1421 words · Keith Torres

J.J. Abrams' New Mystery Movie With Glen Powell, Jenna Ortega & More Is Something We've Been Waiting 13 Years For

Famed directorJ.J. Abramsis currently developing a new movie with a shockingly star-studded cast, and for a multitude of reasons, this is the director’s most exciting project in years. Abrams first entered the movie and TV scene in the early 1990s as a writer. However,his big break came in 2004 when he co-created the sci-fi mystery series,Lost,which is still considered to be one ofthe best shows of the 2000s. From there, Abrams began directing major Hollywood blockbusters, but after some bumps in the road, the director has been quiet for the past few years....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 615 words · Lisa Atkinson

Jared Padalecki's Fire Country Season 3 Casting Recalled By Star Max Thieriot & Showrunner: "This Was Written For Jared"

Fire Countryco-creator and star Max Thieriot, and showrunner Tia Napolitano have opened up on the casting of Jared Padalecki, who will join the hit CBS firefighter drama for season 3.Fire Countrydebuted on the popular network in October 2022, and following another renewal,Fire Countryseason 3is set to premiere on August 01, 2025. Padalecki rose to global prominence playing the role of Sam Winchester inSupernaturalfrom 2005-2020, as well as having successful stints onGilmore GirlsandWalker....

July 11, 2025 · 5 min · 868 words · Anna Smith

John Wick 3’s Dog Training Took Longer Than The Movie’s Shooting, Recalls Stuntman

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellumstunt performer Anis Cheurfa reveals new details about the dog stunt training for the film, recalling just how long a process it was. Released in 2019 and directed by Chad Stahelski, the third installment in theJohn Wickfranchisesees Keanu Reeves return as the titular assassin, this time on the run as a major bounty is placed on his head. The film features a number of jaw-dropping action sequences, including a shootout in Morocco involving Halle Berry’s Sofia, who has two highly-trained dogs that she uses to attack enemies....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Zoe Hill