Summary After learning one key story detail aboutNCIS: Origins, I’m now convinced that we actually need Leroy Jethro Gibbs' prequel series. While it’s exciting to watch the Major Case Response Team (MCRT) solve Navy-related crimes, I believe the series' main draw is its characters and their dynamic. Over the years, my favoriteNCIScastmember has changed from time to time. The police procedural is technically an ensemble series, and luckily, CBS has been able to ensure that every player in the show has their own appeal....

After eight years of waiting for another theatrical adventure,Ice Age 6has landed a release date. The animated movies follow the adventures of Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo), and Diego (Denis Leary), and also feature appearances by Scrat, in his never-ending quest to finally get an acorn.The firstIce Agefilmwas released in 2002 and was a critical and commercial hit, spawning a multimedia franchise including four sequels and a spinoff movie on Disney+ led by Simon Pegg....

Back in Actionmarks an exciting new role for Cameron Diaz, creating a fun and lighthearted return to acting for the star. Along with Diaz,Back in Action’s castis led by Jamie Foxx as the other half of the couple of retired spies. As Emily and Matt, the well-known actors have to resume their former lives as spies in order to protect their kids and themselves. The spies have to return to a mission from 15 years earlier to avoid being killed, butBack in Action’s ending twistkeeps audiences guessing at whom the real villain could be....

Diablo 4is the kind of game that benefits from a keyboard and mouse andwith a slight tweak to the controls, using skills can become even more efficient. Given how important movement abilities are in an action-RPG, it’s crucial that players looking tooptimize their buildscorrectly assign their powers to buttons that make sense. This can be made a little easier on a controller thanks to various shortcuts, but when it comes to a mouse and keyboard, having all those separate options can be intimidating for newcomers....

Frostpunk 2is the long-awaited sequel to a hit city-builder game, maintaining the unique survival focus of the first title while taking things to a bigger scale. As anexpanded and overhauled sequel,Frostpunk 2does end up commanding a bigger price tag, jumping from the $29.99 cost of its predecessor to $44.99. Even forFrostpunkfans, it’s not an investment to take lightly, which makes the possibility of getting the game through a subscription service an appealing alternative....

Jordana Brewster ofFast & Furiousfame is the star of a new horror movie,Heart Eyes, and she’s involved in a joke that throws shade at Dwayne Johnson and his spinoff in the franchise. Brewster’s Mia Toretto has been part of theFast & Furioussince the beginning, with Johnson’s Luke Hobbs joining the series a decade later in 2011. Both have remained key figures in recent installments, even if their screentime has diminished. There’s a story reason behind that change for Mia, but Hobbs' sidelining seemingly came due toJohnson and Vin Diesel’s feud....

Summary The cultural phenomenon ofThe Lord of the Ringsfilm trilogy continues to stand the test of time, more than two decades since its theatrical releases, including the franchise’s journey behind-the-scenes. WhileJ.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved novelsexisted long before the live-action films and are considered among the greatest fantasy novels of all time, they had yet to receive a cinematic adaptation that did them justice. That changed with Peter Jackson’s trilogy that earned critical acclaim, Academy Awards, and became box office hits....

Wizards of the Coast just released its December 2024 update to the bannedMagic: The Gatheringcards list. The announcement was made on December 16 and the update goes into effect immediately, impacting only a few play formats. Although a handful of cards appeared in the update, it makes significant changes to certain decks. The list also includes the ban of a specific special card that went unacknowledged in play formats for over a year....

TheMCU’s most powerful hero is hiding in plain sight inThunderbolts*. Marvel Studios recently unveiled its first teasertrailer for the upcomingThunderbolts*, granting a closer look at the secretive team-up movie. It reveals the titular team in various states of mental disrepair in the wake of their most recent MCU appearances, with their paths crossing violently at first. This presumably early scene pits several antiheroes and reformed villains against one another before Valentina Allegra De Fontaine,who has assumed control of Avengers Tower, rallies them together....

Soon, fans ofNeon Genesis Evangelionwill be able to enjoy a meal with some of their favorite mechs. McDonald’s has announced a special collaboration with Hideaki Anno’s masterpiece anime, after all. Shinji and his allies will take a break from their fight against the angels to work with Ronald McDonald, leaving the group to create a meal that anime fans will love as much as the anime series. The fast-food giant announced this upcoming collaboration over on its official X (formerly Twitter) account....

Monster Hunter Wildshas announced a second open beta period, followingthe initial test held in November 2024. These betas are beneficial to both developers and players, allowing devs to test the servers and gain player feedback, while players can try out the game before they buy it. The original open beta period inspired lots ofconversation and controversy about the nextMonster Huntergame, and the second is likely to do the same. According to the officialMonster Hunterwebsite,the second beta forMonster Hunter Wildswill take place between February 7 and 10, as well as February 14 and 17, beginning at 3:00 AM GMT on both start dates....

WithOne Piecehaving recently wrapped filming on season 2, Taz Skylar has teased what season 2 has in store for its new characters, and what lies on the horizon beyond the upcoming season.The Netflix fantasy hit is based on Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga series, following an ambitious young pirate embarking on his quest to prove himself as the king of the pirates. InOne Pieceseasons 1 and 2, Skylar portrays Sanji Vinsmoke, a young cook who joins Monkey D....

Summary ThePokémon TCGis not new to some of its cards selling for high amounts, but its best Pikachu crossover card now sells for over $5,000.Pokémon TCGis arguably the most popular tabletop game, complementing the franchise’s successful anime and video games. It saw a major spike in 2020 and, while it has calmed since, it is still a popular and profitable hobby for collectors, sellers, and casual fans. It is common for the older cards, which had limited prints, to sell for the most....