Quick Links If you have a bee in your bonnet about today’sConnectionspuzzle, you might want to get that sorted out. To help you do so, we have everything you need to make that happen, including tips, tricks, and the occasional jests. Today’s puzzle was easier in some ways but a little harder in others,because of two categories in particular. These categories have a fair amount of overlap and very similar words, so you will have to pay close attention to get it right....

WARNING! Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #18Spider-Manis gaining his own “Robin” in the form of his son, as Peter Parker and Richard Parker team up to battle the Sinister Six. The Ultimate Universe has overhauled Spider-Man’s lore in shocking ways, and one of the biggest changes has been Peter’s son suiting up as Spider-Man to join his heroic cause. Now, these Spider-Men will be swinging into action together at long last....

Months afterVenom: The Last DancebroughtTom Hardy’s Venom franchiseto a close, the iconicMarvelcharacter’s co-creator has offered his thoughts on how he would have approached the movies differently. Talking toCBR, Todd MacFarlane shared his thoughts on how Hardy’s version of the character evolved away from his original vision for the character: “… If you’re asking the basic question, would I have written and directed exactly like they did? Of course not, right?...

Black CatandVenomare some of the most recognizable Marvel villains turned anti-heroes in comic book history with their distinctive black-and-white attire and delightfully contagious personalities. This stunning cosplay ingeniously combines these two iconic characters to create a venomized Black Cat look that elevates Black Cat’s character design to the next level. @Aurianamarie_photoshared a photo shoot with cosplay artist@graciethecosplaylasson Instagram of a venomized Black Cat that not onlyrecreates one of Black Cat’s best cover art looks but also innovatively elevates her design by incorporating the more teethy aspects of the Venom symbiote....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along Episode 7. If you thoughtAgatha All Alongwas done with character deaths, this week’s episode should dispell any remaining notion that thewitches of Agatha Harkness’s covenare safe while they walk the Witches' Road. In fact, it seems Rio Vidal’s comment from theMarvelshow’s marketing that"the bodies are really piling up"is becoming more and more prescient with each passing episode.But this week truly takes it to another level....

Warcraft 3: Reforgedfailed to deliver on its promises in 2020. Nearly four years later, Blizzard is seeking to make amends for its disastrous launch and the subsequent abandonment of the beloved title.Warcraft Reforged’snew 2.0 patch was announced and released on November 14th, ushering in a slew of changes and additions in an attempt to fix, frankly, a broken game. Graphic improvements, quality of life features, and missing RTS mainstays have found their way intoWarcraft 3: Reforged....

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, “Life Is A Promise.“There’s a harsh reality aboutYellowstone’s lowest-rated episodes, proving Kevin Costner’s prowess in Taylor Sheridan’s modern Western TV show. Due to several factors, Costner didn’t return as John Dutton III in the final chapter of Sheridan’s neo-Western, leaving manyfans disappointed that Costner and Sheridan couldn’t resolve their disputes to close the show. Rather than include Costner’s return,Yellowstoneseason 5, episode 9, “Desire Is All You Need,“chronicles John Dutton’s fate, explaining how the state’s leader died in the Montana governor’s mansion....

With the first glimpse of Zendaya as Shrek’s daughter in theShrek 5trailer, the franchise’s social media team responded to a long-forgotten tweet that may have fulfilled a casting. After Antonio Banderas' Puss led the franchise through his spinoff movies, Mike Myers' animated ogre will return in 2026, sixteen years after the last main installment. Alongside Zendaya and Myers,Shrek 5will also see the returnof Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and Donkey....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Starting 5. Netflix’s new docuseriesStarting 5leaves out some of the biggest stories and details of the 2023-2024 NBA season.Starting 5offers an extensivedeep dive into the 2023-24 NBA season through the exclusive lenses of five elite players. Directed by Peter J. Scalettar (Supreme Team) and produced by Barack and Michelle Obama (Leave the World Behind),Starting 5takes a behind-the-scenes look at the off-the-court lives offive of the NBA’s biggest stars....

Animationisn’t just for children, and these 10 great animated TV shows that are all available to stream prove that. Though a large portion of animation is aimed at children and younger audiences, there’s quite a bit more to the genre. Some of thebest animated movies of 2024, for example, tackle incredibly mature topics and stories that only adults would be able to relate to. Animation, as a medium, can be incredibly well-suited to adult viewers, and there are plenty of shows that are worth streaming right now....

Summary Smallvillebecome one of the most successful series in theDC Universeafter its long 10-season run, but some details and stories have aged poorly. With 217 installments,Smallvillehas many rewatchable episodes, butit also has a similar number of episodes that do not hold up.Beginning in October 2001 and finishing in May 2011, the series has now aged significantly, but gives a good encapsulation of the 2000s era. Even if components of this do not hold up, the series needs to be recognized as a product of its time for the good and bad that that entails....

Few moments are more exciting in the world of television than the dramatic reveal of awell-executed plot twist.Part of the beauty of incorporating twists into TV shows is that the creators can spend full episodes or even seasons building up to them. They produce hours of content designed to make the audience believe one thing, only to pull the rug out from under them by revealing something entirely different to be true....

1000-lb SistersstarTammy Slatoninspires me because she’s overcome so many challenges to become who she is today, and I think her plans willhelp her to grow as a person and really love herself. Sometimes, when I think about Tammy and just how much rain has fallen in her life (and how she keeps trying to make things better), I find it moving. It reminds me of a Kate Bush song,Cloudbusting, where the inventive and gifted singer/songwriter feels sure that"something good is gonna happen....