ThePokémonanime series hides many intriguing and exciting details that not all fans know about. From small easter eggs to loving references to other entries in the franchise, this beloved show has many amazing surprises for viewers who take the time to examine it carefully. One of the most significant and memorable moments can be foundat the end of the first episode of the series. As Ash prepares to embark on his epic journey,the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh makes its debut in the animeby flying in the distance....

The iconic anime filmVampire Hunter D: Bloodlustis receiving a major facelift, and fans should get excited. Directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and based on Hideyuki Kikuchi’s novel series, this cult classic has captivated audiences for decades with its dark, gothic atmosphere and captivating story of a half-vampire bounty hunter. After 25 years, the film is being remastered from its original 35mm film, offering a fresh, high-definition viewing experience. Set to hit Japanese theaters on February 28 and release on Blu-ray March 26, this remaster will breathe new life into a beloved anime....

A casting update for The CW’sAll Americanseason 7 confirms another original character is returning. The series revolves around high school football, personal struggles, and societal issues in South Crenshaw and Beverly Hills. Despite the season 7 renewal, it was also confirmed that several original cast members were exiting the show, including Daniel Ezra (Spencer James) and Samantha Logan (Olivia Baker). With these changes,All Americanis navigating a transition, striving to introduce new dynamics while keeping familiar faces in a limited capacity....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #10!One of the coolest weaponsBatmanever used in the iconic “Year One” storyline gets a major, if not disturbing, improvement. The Dark Knight comes face-to-face witha seriously improved Man-Bat, who’s out to transform Gotham into a city of hybrids. Thankfully, Batman’s latest gadget helps turn things in his favor. InBatman and Robin #10by Joshua Williamson, Simone Di Meo, and Nikola Čižmešija, Man-Bat is taking Gotham City and plans to use genetically altered bats to transform its citizens....

Below Deck Mediterraneanseason 9 may have just ended, but Chef Johnathan “Jono” Shillingford is already teasing he might be returning to theBelow Deckfranchise, despite getting caught up in multiple controversies. Early on duringBelow Deck Medseason 9, he came under fire for his poor skills in the galley.Johnathan was even accused of fakinghis terrible performance for ratings. Other cast members faced similar accusations, including Iain Maclean. However,it got so bad for Johnathan that he served a dish that could have caused a fatal reaction, andCaptain Sandy Yawn almost fired him....

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for NCIS Season 2! David J. North, co-showrunner ofNCIS: Origins, recently addressed the possibility of Caitlin Todd’s return to the franchise.NCIS: Originsfollows a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in 1991, before the events ofNCIS, as he begins his career as a newly minted special agent at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he joins a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks. Caitlin Todd, portrayed by Sasha Alexander, played a significant role in the earlyseasons ofNCISbefore her tragic exit in season 2’s finale....

Gambitmade his long-awaited return to live action, as portrayed by Channing Tatum, inDeadpool & Wolverine– andnow Tatum’s version of the beloved mutant may very well enter the Marvel Comics Universe, playing a leading role in the upcomingTVAseries. With its many connections to MCU lore,theTVAcomic series has quickly become highly anticipatedamong the fandom, with Gambit’s inclusion adding to readers' eagerness. According to Marvel,TVA#1 – written by Katharyn Blair, with art by Pere Pérez – will inaugurate a new era across mediums for the Time Variance Authority, and in the process will bring the worlds of the Marvel Universe and the MCU more closely in concert than ever before....

Those who have backedCoral Islandon Kickstarter for a hopeful Nintendo Switch version can now ask the developer Stairway Games for a Steam code instead. This comes after its publisher Humble Games’ recently revealedrestructuringand reportedly laid off all of its staff, leavingCoral Island‘s console versions in a “place of uncertainty.” Stairway Games sent out an open letter onX/Twitterand Kickstarter to everyone affected, claiming that the developer isn’t in control of the console ports, Humble Games is....

Three decades ago, Quentin Tarantino and Denzel Washington had a falling out during production of a film that only one of them is credited for. Both Tarantino and Washington have had significantly important careers in Hollywood.Quentin Tarantino’s moviesare some of the best in modern Hollywood, while Denzel Washington is commonly considered one of thebest actors of all time. Despite the popularity of both of them, neither has been credited for working on the same film, for a particular reason....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Dune: Prophecy episode 2!Dune: Prophecyepisode 2,titled “Two Wolves,” sees Valya Harkonnen and her Sisterhood suffer some pretty severe setbacks on the road to becoming the feared Bene Gesserit ofDunelore. The HBO prequel show isbased on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s 2012 novelSisterhood of Dune, which reveals the origins of the Bene Gesserit and takes place10,000 years before the Denis Villeneuve movie timeline. Before the series began, House Harkonnen had been disgraced in the wake of the Machine War, but Valya and her biological sister Tula have been accruing power from within the Sisterhood instead....

Xbox Game PassStandard finally fills a hole in the lineup of Game Pass subscription options that’s been left unaddressed for far too long, but it still comes with some compromises compared to Game Pass Ultimate. As an online multiplayer service that also grants access to free games,Xbox Game Pass has proven popularon both console and PC. The expensive Ultimate subscription makes the game library available across platforms, while cheaper options grant benefits on one or the other....

I feel likeMarvel’sbest comic book event doesn’t get enough credit. I’m not usually one to use such a superfluous adjective like “best” as such a definitive statement, especially when stories are so subjective. Everyone reading this and everyone writing about comics has their own favoriteMarvel storyline they consider the best. Each answer would be different, but equally valid. However, I’ll make the exception here because I think thatan argument can be made forAnnihilationbeing Marvel’s best crossover,not necessarily because it has the best story, but because it has the most important story in Marvel’s library....

Netflix has unveiled the first batch of images from the highly anticipated final season ofSquid Game. Created, written, and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the hit dystopian thriller follows financially desperate contestants who enter a high-stakes competition of South Korean childhood games—losing means death. After a groundbreaking first season in 2021 and a long-awaited second installment in 2024,Squid Gameseason 3will bring its ultimate conclusion as Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) continues his dangerous mission to dismantle the games from within, and face the aftermath of his recent uprising....