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One ofStar Trek: The Next Generation’smost famous memes came from a surprisingly emotional moment involving Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Q (John de Lancie). Following the adventures of Captain Picard and the USS Enterprise-D,TNGintroduced the world to aniconic newStar Trekcrewand ushered in a new era for the franchise. John de Lancie’s god-like Q made his debut in theTNGseries premiere, and quickly became a thorn in Captain Picard’s side. Q popped up in eight total episodes ofTNG,making his presence felt each time....

Imperial Knights in theStar Wars: Legacycomics are unique figures in the galaxy far, far away. ThoughLegacycomics are no longer considered canon in modernStar Wars, the existence of the Imperial Knights, their very specific lightsabers, and their philosophy line up perfectly with a specificStar Warscharacter: Ahsoka Tano. In stories set over a century after Luke Skywalker’s lifetime, Imperial Knights act as bodyguards to the Emperor of the Fel Empire. Though theImperial Knights consider Jedi their cousinsin the light side, their purpose is to keep balance in the galaxy by safeguarding its chief political apparatus....

Warning: Spoilers for The Ultimates #6!Marvel’s newestUltimate Universeversion of theHulkis absolutely detestable for a multitude of reasons, and I couldn’t be happier about it. By tapping into some very real political attitudes, this villainous version of Bruce Banner is supremely unlikable in a way that makes you want to keep reading just to know how he’ll get his comeuppance. For me,TheUltimates#6 by Deniz Camp, Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee, and Travis Lanham really bumps upthe Hulktoone of the most despicable villains of the entire Ultimate linesimply by spotlighting his attitude towards the titular heroes....

From the mind of Matt Synowicz While some people claim that theMetal Gearseries is tied to realism, I always ask them — hey do you remember the vampire guy who could run up walls, or the guy who spits out weaponized bees? The series always felt like a large-than-life cartoon to me, and that influence is very clear in these fantastic drawings fromartist Matt Synowicz, who recently updated his blog to include foes from the first and thirdMetal Gear Solidgames....

Booster Goldhas a reputation for being “the greatest hero you never heard of”, but despite his relative obscurity compared to giants like Superman and Batman, he’s led plenty of great stories over the years. He got his start as a solo hero and went on to join the founding roster of the Justice League International, shepherding in an enhanced new era for the classic team. Now, Booster Gold is joining James Gunn’s DCU, finally putting this overlooked hero on the map....

Interview with the Vampiredirector Neil Jordan explains his decision to cast a young Kirsten Dunst years later.Interview with the Vampireis a 1994 film based on the novel by Anne Rice, who also adapted the story for the screen. The plot follows the tale of a vampire named Louis, who recounts his life through a journey through love, betrayal, and more.Interview with the Vampirefeatures a leading cast including Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Dunst, and Christian Slater....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 3, episode 5! Invincibleseason 3 has finally properly introduced The Order, and here are all 11 villains who are members of the team and how they connect to the supervillain organization. Like any good comic book universe, the world ofInvinciblehas teams of superheroes and supervillains. While the most notable superhero team inInvincibleis the Guardians of the Globe, the most notable supervillain team is The Order, which consists of some of Earth’s most criminal antagonists....

InIron Flame,the sequel toFourth Wing,Rebecca Yarros hints more at conflict within the most powerful species in the series. The Empyrean, the governing body of dragons, is a complex institution rife with secrets and internal conflict. InIron Flame, theirsuspicious actions and potential alignment with the venin, parasitic dark wielders, raise serious concerns. Especially as the theme of trust is asignificant challenge facing the Empyrean series. TheEmpyreanbookseries explores themes of betrayal, power dynamics, and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their goals....

Law & Order: Organized Crime’s best chance of saving itself is to make up for its earlier mistakes with Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) relationship. The two were originally partners who solved some ofLaw & Order: SVU’s creepiest cases; however, Stabler left after season 12 and Benson did not hear from him again for another decade. Soon after he returned during a backdoor pilot for his own show, Stabler’s wife, Kathy (Isabel Gillies), was killed, leading to widespread speculation that Stabler and Benson would finally have a romantic relationship....

League of Legends News 10 European and 7 Pacific teams will have tons of LoL matches in their regions — to eventually get spots in local Finals and the World Championship. Soon after the MSI 2024, League of Legends esports teams returned to the regional competition. Some plan to have another try on the international scene — at the LoL World Championship 2024. Others dream of a breakthrough at the LoL Summer Split 2024 to, at least, earn a spot at the Regional Finals....

The long-awaited comeback of Adrian Monk inMr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Moviedelivered a nostalgic and fan-pleasing return to the beloved detective’s journey from the original series,Monk. Fans were treated to all the hallmarks of the series: Monk’s meticulous crime-solving, his signature quirks, and a seemingly unsolvable case. However, no reunion would be complete without the beloved cast of characters that fill out the show. Thankfully,Mr Monk’s Last Casefeatured most of its original cast, allowing the series to also revisit the unique thought processes of another key character, Randy Disher....

Viewers of the clever comedyThe Marvelous Mrs. Maiselwill undoubtedly remember a refreshing few episodes of season 2 that were set in a summer getaway in the Catskills, the Steiner Mountain Resort, considered a non-negotiable part of the Weissman and Maisel families' typical year. While air travel became more common for the wealthy in the latter part of the twentieth century, the early and mid-century saw a huge popularity for these types of resorts to escape from the heat of New York City....

AlthoughJenna Ortega’s career has been dominated by her horror output, A24’sDeath of a Unicornbrings this era to a close for the most part.A24’sDeath of a Unicornis an intriguing choice for star Jenna Ortega that both fits her emerging modus operandi and diverges from audience expectations. On the one hand,Death of a Unicornis an indie horror-comedy about Elliott, a father, and his daughter Riley accidentally killing the titular mythical beast in a hit-and-run en route to Elliot’s boss’s house, only for vengeful unicorns to descend on the mansion....