What Imprinting Is In Dune & How The Sisterhood Used It To Control The Emperor

Dune: Prophecyseason 1 uses the term “imprinting,” which may raise some questions for TV viewers. The world created by Frank Hebert’sDunebooksis expansive on its own, but with the lore additions from Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s expanded novels, HBO’s prequel series has plenty of material to go off of. Even still, the TV show has expanded on theDuneuniverse with new characters, powers, and mysteries to be unearthed by long-term book fans and first-timers alike....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Andrew Perkins

Your Honor Season 3 Shouldn't Happen Unless It Meets 1 Important Condition

AfterYour Honor’s Netflix success earlier this year,there were discussions about whether season 3 could realistically happen— but it shouldn’t, unless it meets one important condition.Your Honordebuted on Showtime back in 2020, and it quickly becameBryan Cranston’s bestBreaking Badreplacement. Following Cranston’s Judge Michael Desiato as he sacrifices all his ethics to protect his son, the series allowed Cranston to show his acting chops yet again. It’s no surprise it was renewed for season 2, which deepened the drama in the organized crime world of New Orleans....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Margaret Stephens

“He Had Balls, I’ll Tell You That”: Sons Of Anarchy Actor Recalls The Kurt Sutter Meeting That Straightened Out His Lawsuit Over The Show’s Creation

Actor Chuck Zito, who ended up appearing inSons of Anarchyseason 5, once tried to sue FX over the creation of the show.Sons of Anarchywas created by Kurt Sutter and aired on FX from 2008-2014. The series follows Jax Teller, a member and eventual leader of the Sons of Anarchy motorcycle club, which was based in the fictional town of Charming, California. Thecast ofSons of Anarchyincludes Charlie Hunnam, Katey Segal, Ron Perlman, Maggie Siff, and Theo Rossi....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Veronica Barber

“Why Don’t You Just Step Aside?”: Stephen King Explains Why Spielberg’s Planned Adaptation Of Hit 1980s Novel Spent Decades In Development Hell

Stephen Kingshares details on why one of his adaptations has taken over forty years to be produced.The Talismanis a 1984 novel co-written by King and Peter Straub that follows a young boy, Jack Sawyer, on an epic quest through a magical realm called the Territories to find a magical item he needs to save his mother. Before the novel was published, the rights were purchased by Steven Spielberg, and the adaptation has been languishing in development hell ever since....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Nicole Ramirez MD

"It F--ked Me Up": Succession's Jeremy Strong Reflects On Portraying Kendall Roy One Year After Show's End

Successionactor Jeremy Strong reflects on his role in the popular HBO series. Strong played Kendall Roy in the acclaimed series, a character who is one of the four Roy siblings that also includes Shiv, Connor, and Roman. The actor’s work on the TV series was well-regarded, and the actor won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2020. In addition to Strong,Succession’s castalso included Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, and Sarah Snook....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Mary Evans

"It Was Literally Going To Save Lives": Disney's Removal Of Transgender Storyline From 2025 Pixar Show Candidly Addressed By Studio Employees

After the decision garnered plenty of backlash from the public, Disney pullingWin or Lose’s transgender storyline has gotten a candid response from some Pixar employees. The upcoming show marks the first full-length series to come from the animation studio, revolving around a co-ed middle school softball team and the lives of its young players and their parents leading up to a championship game.Win or Losefound itself drawing controversywhen it was revealed Disney had removed a storyline regarding a transgender character, with the studio explaining they wanted to keep their animated content targeted for younger audiences....

June 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1214 words · Scott Powell

10 Best Palworld Mods (& How To Install Them)

Palworldis a popular monster-catching game that addsexploration, base-building, and survivalto the mix. However, the game isn’t without its faults. Whether it’s gameplay issues, quality-of-life mechanics, or just wanting to add more fun to the game,Palworld’splayers have had some complaints. Fortunately, mods aim to resolve many of these common issues thatPalworldplayers face. Not only that, but mods can add new twists and turns to gameplay, making the game feel fresh and alive again for those who have grown bored....

June 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1597 words · Eric Dalton

10 Bold Predictions For The 2025 Box Office

From the possible underperformance ofAvatar: Fire and Ashto the possible success ofA Minecraft Movie, 2025’s box office predictions promise some big surprises. It’s been an interesting few years for the box office since the pandemic hit in 2020. There have been box office failures no one could’ve predicted, like Marvel Studios releasing a historic flop. But there have also been plenty of success stories that no one could’ve predicted, either, like 2023’s “Barbenheimer” phenomenon....

June 26, 2025 · 9 min · 1777 words · Travis Jones

10 Funniest Far Side Comics Starring Kangaroos

It’s no surprise that there are so manyThe Far Sidecomics starring kangaroos - an animal with a built-in pocket that travels mostly by hopping is a concept tailormade to spark Gary Larson’s imagination. Across his comic’s 14-year run - from 1980 to 1994 - Larson published many gags starring marsupials in bizarre situations. We’re looking at the 10 bestFar Sidecomics starring kangaroos, as well as some extras that offer insights into Larson’s best comic tricks and thematic obsessions....

June 26, 2025 · 7 min · 1475 words · Angela Kim

10 Gameplay Features We Desperately Need To See In The Witcher 4

WithThe Witcher 4being one of themajor announcements at this year’s Game Awards, fans of the franchise are eager to get a glimpse at the finer details of the game. WhileThe Witcher 3is widely beloved for its amazing storytelling, engaging combat, and enemy variety, it’s worth looking at some of the features that could have been improved or simplified to make the gameplay more enjoyable, efficient, or manageable -The Witcher 4doesn’t need to repeat its predecessor’s mistakes....

June 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1684 words · Andrea Richards

10 Most Controversial Romance Movies Of All Time

Warning! This article contains descriptions of violence and abuse.A goodromancemovie is often a little controversial, as depictions of love onscreen are told through metaphor or involve extreme situations for the sake of drama. However, just because a film is controversial doesn’t mean that it will age badly. Some of theolder movies that feature taboo love stories or intense sexual situations have become cult classicswith time. How audiences and critics respond to an onscreen relationship that could be deemed controversial is always impacted by the story, the performances, and the direction....

June 26, 2025 · 12 min · 2531 words · Matthew Ortiz

15 Most Powerful X-Men Characters Who AREN'T Omega-Level Mutants (At Least, Not Yet)

InX-Menlore, the strongest mutants of all are given the label ‘Omega level.’ These are the heroes and villains capable of warping the fundamental forces of reality and nature, accomplishing feats like terraforming planets, killing gods, and creating entire new realities. However, there are still many incredibly powerful mutant characters who aren’tquiteOmega level -characters who can still stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Marvel’s strongest human heroes. Here are the 15 strongest Marvel mutants who aren’t officially Omega level, but still pack a staggering punch every fan should know about....

June 26, 2025 · 8 min · 1596 words · Carol Richardson

A Minecraft Movie's Massive Success Makes Jack Black's $33 Million Video Game Movie Bomb Even More Surprising

The overwhelming success ofA Minecraft Moviereinstates Jack Black as the king of video game movies following a major box office misstep last year. Joined by the rest ofA Minecraft Movie’s popular cast, the actor is now riding the wave of a pop culture phenomenon as both young audiences and longtime fans of the game flock to theaters and take to social media. While Black’s casting was initially met with skepticism, the film’s massive reception proves he was the perfect choice to lead this ambitious franchise launch....

June 26, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Kristy Green