Mike Flanagan’sCarrieTV show has officially been greenlit by Prime Video, and it even has a filming window. Originally published in 1974,Carrieis regarded as one of King’s best novels. It was famously made into a 1976 horror movie starring Sissy Spacek as the teenage protagonist and was later remade into a lesser-received 2013 film with Chloë Grace Moretz. In October 2024, it was announced that Flanagan, who has been a frequent adapter ofKing’s novels, would work on a TV adaptation of the story....

Ironhearthas been in a strange limbo for years now, but I can finally understand why Marvel waited to release any footage despite its completed production. The character of Riri Williams made herMCUdebut in 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. Many viewers anticipated being able to follow up with Riri through her soloIronheartseries, but it was radio silence from Marvel for quite some time. Even after the show’s filming had wrapped, there was still no teaser or trailer footage, let alone any updates....

Netflix’s action-adventure dramaOuter Bankshas been renewed for a fifth and final season on the platform. First premiering in 2020, the show is set in North Carolina’s coastal Outer Banks, and follows the conflict between working-class residents (known as Pogues) and wealthy tourists (known as Kooks) in search of a lost treasure. Created by twin brothers Josh and Jonas Pate, and screenwriter-novelist Shannon Burke, the show boasts an ensemble cast and, ahead ofOuter Banksseason 5, will soon air the rest of season 4....

Warning: SPOILERS for the Pachinko season 2 finale lie ahead.Pachinkoseason 3 gets a candid from creator Soo Hugh, who opens up about the show’s viewership. Returning to Apple TV+ with widespread acclaim, the adaptation of the 2017 novel by author Min Jin Lee approached its second installment by building on the strong foundation of its debut year. This all builds to aPachinkoseason 2 finale, which leaves the historical drama with plenty of room to grow, though a renewal has yet to be announced....

Pokémon Scarlet and Violetmerch is nothing new, but the latest line of Legendary-inspired plushies has Koraidon and Miraidon looking more adorable than ever. The concept of Pokémon plushies has been around almost as long as the series itself has: from the sun-bleached, lopsided Pikachus that line the walls of your local gas station, to the real-deal, official merch like Worlds-exclusive plushies and Snorlax body pillows. Even Miraidon and Koraidon have been subject to the toy treatment, but never quite like this....

Shelley Duvall may be synonymous with Wendy Torrance, but it’s her role as Olive Oyl in the 1980sPopeyethat is the true high watermark of her career. The 1980Popeye, ndirected by Robert Altman and starring Duvall, Paul L. Smith as Bluto, andthe late great Robin Williamsas the titular sailor, is a fascinating piece of pop culture that, for all intents, should not have worked, and yet it’s wound up as one of the most memorablenon-DC or Marvel comic adaptations, and it’s left a surprising legacy, with a song even appearing inPunch Drunk Love....

This month’s reveal of the three Essential games comes along with the announcement ofPS Plus' shift away from the PS4. While in previous months, the service typically made a point of releasing free PS4 titles alongside PS5 games, it’ll have a greater focus on PS5 exclusives in 2026. However, there are still plenty of great PS4 games to come, including two this month alongside one PS5 exclusive, as per usual. Here’s everything players can expect from PS Plus' Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers in February 2025....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from The Rookie season 7, episode 5, “Til Death.” After a disappointing season 6,The Rookiehas a lot to prove in season 7, and five episodes in, only two new characters can save it. The ABC police procedural series has had its fair share of ups and downs over the years. However, when it’s good, it’s exceptional. Some ofThe Rookie’s best seasons (for example, 2, 5, etc....

Smallvilleremains one of the best superhero origin stories of all time, despite never getting past the actual origin story elements. Early in the rise of the superhero genre, Warner Bros. Television took the most famous and powerful superhero of all time back to basics. And thanks to an incredible cast, creative writers, and compelling stories told through the lens of a young adult coming-of-age story, it was a huge hit, paving the way for what would ultimately becomeThe CW’s Arrowverse....

Sonic the Hedgehog 3’sadaptation ofShadow’s origin storymay have brought one of the franchise’s most iconic moments to the silver screen, but it controversially retconned a major part of Shadow’s origin story. While changing any character’s lore is going to upset some segment of existing fans, the movie retcon was inferior because it swapped a great idea for a cliché. Now,Sonicfans are left hoping that IDW’s comic continuity won’t follow suit....

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Spectacular Spider-Men #6!Spider-Man’s rogue’s gallery is perhaps the most iconic compared to those of any other hero in the Marvel Universe, containing the likes of Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and Carnage. And now, his cadre of villains just got even cooler with the introduction of an all-new bad guy: K.N.A.I.V.E. Not only is this villain anew addition toSpider-Manlore, but he might be his most powerful foe of all time....

A Court of Thorns and Rosesis one of the most popular romantic-fantasy series of recent years, and fans are curious about the potential ofA Court of Shaded Truths. The series follows a young woman named Feyre who finds herself whisked away to the realm of the Fae. Over the course of five novels, the rich fantasy world is explored and expanded, and Feyre, as well as fantasy readers, will find their ideas of the Fae challenged....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for The Last of Us Part IIA new trailer forThe Last of Usseason 2 has already confirmed that one big fear for the video game adaptation is nothing to worry about.The Last of Ushas quickly come to be known as one of the best video game adaptations ever. Almost every metric to judge a show’s quality is as high as possible forThe Last of Us: it boasts aRotten Tomatoesscore of 96%, it was nominated for 24 Emmys and won eight, andThe Last of Usbroke a Max streaming record....