CBS' New Detective Show Tells The Major Story BBC's Sherlock Skipped Over

BBC’sSherlockwas utterly iconic and revolutionized the way stories about Sherlock Holmes are told, but it skipped over one fascinating story that the new CBS show is about to tackle. Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for his 1887 novelA Study in Scarletand went on to be a British institution and the ultimate fictional detective.Sherlockmodernized the story for the screen in 2010 and CBS’Elementarydid the same in 2012. Now, CBS is bringingWatsonto screens, which isElementary’sperfect spiritual sequel, and it may fill in some ofSherlock’sblanks....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 572 words · Jeremy Rivers

Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther Costume Missed 1 Key Element We’d Love To See When T’Challa Is Recast

Marvel Studios has the perfect opportunity to finally bring a missing element from T’Challa’s costume into theMCUif theBlack Pantheris recast. T’Challa is one of Marvel’s most notable and important superheroes, which made him an instant favorite in the MCU when the lateChadwick Boseman brought T’Challa’s Black Panther to lifeinCaptain America: Civil War. Boseman’s sudden passing in 2020 led to T’Challa being written out ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, however, leaving a huge void in the MCU....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · John Anderson

China Wants In On Anime, and One Crunchyroll Gem Proves the Industry Is Ready to Expand

There’s another medium that anime fans need to check out: Chinese animation, or donghuas, which has fallen under the radar of many Western viewers. However, donghuas availability on streaming services like Crunchyroll with multiple dubbing proves the industry is ready to captivate global audiences. Moreover, although Donghuas were known for their focus on mythology and epic adventures,one of the most recent sequels released in theCrunchyrollwinter season of 2025 is a hidden gem that surpasses many animes, and more people need to see....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Howard Wood

Christopher Nolan Making A "Sequel" To This $497M Historical Epic Is Actually Way Better Than A Real Sequel Happening

Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyis now one of the most anticipated movies coming in the next couple of years and is inextricably tied to other, older projects when it is based on widely used source material. Hot off finally winning an Oscar for the Best Picture winner ofOppenheimer, Nolan is making another genre pivot into Greek mythology, with an adaptation of the fantasy action epic, originally the epic poemThe Odysseyby Homer.The Odyssey’s castis incredibly impressive, with Matt Damon confirmed to be in the lead role and both regular and first-time Nolan collaborators on board....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 745 words · Jason Morton

DC Teases a Teen Titans Comeback, Bringing Together Some Epic (and Surprising) Heroes

Warning: Spoilers for Black Lightning #3 DC is hinting at an all-newTeen Titansline-up, setting the stage for the fan-favorite team’s epic comeback. While the Titans are as active as ever in the DC Universe, the Teen Titans haven’t had much of a presence in recent memory. That absence could be drawing to a close, though, as their return is being teased via a moment that introduces an exciting roster of heroes old and new....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 887 words · Joseph Warner

Far Side Fans Needs to Check Out Heathcliff, And These 10 Hilarious Comics Show Why

Fans ofThe Far Sidewill appreciate theseHeathcliffcomics, which highlight the shared sensibilities ofGary Larson’s infamously absurd cartoonand thelong-running edgier alternative toGarfield. For over fifty years, comics' “original orange cat” has stirred up trouble, delivering strange and superfluous jokes that have made it one of the medium’s all-time greats. First published in 1973,Heathcliffwas created by artist George Gately, who wrote and illustrated the comic until 1998; since then, the cartoon has been produced by his nephew, Peter Gallagher....

July 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1619 words · Jeffrey Huber

First Reviews For Tom Hanks' New Film Here Are In, & Critics Agree That The Forrest Gump Reunion Movie Isn't Great

Critics' reviews for Tom Hanks' new movie,Here, have arrived, but they are not so great. Based on the 2014 graphic novel by Richard McGuire,Heretells the story of multiple generations of couples and families who have lived in the same house spanning centuries.Killers of the Flower Moonscreenwriter Eric Roth co-wrote the film with Oscar-winning filmmaker, Robert Zemeckis, who also produced and directed the film.Herestars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in lead roles, reuniting onscreen for the first time since co-starring in Zemeckis' 1994 movieForrest Gump, along with Paul Bettany and Kelly Reilly....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Tom Cummings

Fortnite x Marvel Crossover Concept Art Is Their Coolest Collab Yet

AsMarvelheroes collide with the world ofFortnitein the hit video game’s latest season, Marvel Comics is set to release a new variant series celebrating their incredible pop culture collaboration. The inventive crossover allows the new characters to hop off the battle bus and officially descend into the Marvel Universe. As announced by Marvel Comics, in honor ofFortnite’s latest in-game Marvel collaboration withChapter 5 Season 4’s Absolute Doomtheming, four all-new variant covers have been officially released by Marvel Comics....

July 3, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Jennifer Taylor

Hollow Knight: Silksong Promises 2025 Release During Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

The wait is almost over: It’s been officially confirmed thatHollow Knight: Silksongwill be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025. The followup to the massively successful MetroidvaniaHollow Knighthas been in the works for over six years, with developer Team Cherry sharing few updates about the game’s progress. The team has been so quiet, in fact, that many fans have been speculating whether the title would be stuck in development limbo like many other games....

July 3, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Michael Wood

Hunter x Hunter Is Massive, and One Small Detail Showcases Its Incredible Worldbuilding

Yoshihiro Togashi’sHunter x Hunteris a treasure trove of intricate storytelling, world-building, and nuanced details that captivate its audience. Among its many layers of complexity isthe unique writing system used throughout the series, Hunter Script,a fictional alphabet that adds a subtle otherworldly quality to an already surreal environment. This rune-like script appears on Hunter licenses, signs, and documents, blending seamlessly into the narrative and providing fans with a puzzle-like element to decode....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 837 words · Linda Anderson

I Don't Care What You Say, But Bakugo Katsuki Has Some Really Great Parents

TheMy Hero Academiafranchise is best known for its epic fights and endearing characters. While the series’ focus has always been the students of Class 1-A, with some being more important to the story than others, its secondary characters are still beloved by fans for how well-written they are. The few parents whom the series introduced are particularly celebrated for raising such inspiring heroes. One of the exceptions to this rule is Mitsuki and Masaru Bakugo, the parents ofDeku’s former bully and rival....

July 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1148 words · Allison Young

It's Happening: Spider-Man vs Juggernaut Is Set at Marvel, Marking a Long-Awaited Rematch

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Amazing Spider-Man #63Marvel has officially started setting up a new rematch betweenSpider-ManandJuggernaut. As seen in the current run ofAmazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker has become Earth’s new champion in the Covenant of Cyttorak, an annual series of trials to keep the world safe normally completed by Doctor Strange, but has now been outsourced to Spider-Man now that Doctor Doom is the new Sorcerer Supreme (and can’t be bothered)....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Mary Black

It's True: One of Darth Vader's Descendants Unlocked a Dark Side Power Palpatine Never Could

InStar Warslore,Emperor Palpatinewas obsessed with finding a means to cheat death, with nearly every act he committed throughout his career as a shady politician-turned-fascist leader lending itself to achieving his ultimate goal of living forever — something he wasn’t able to accomplish in the slightest. InStar Wars: Legacy, a now non-canon comic series set in Star Wars Legends continuity,a descendant of Darth Vader finally acquires a power Palpatine couldn’t: command over death....

July 3, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Jason Brown