There are now so manySouth Parkepisodes that there are countless installments that are incredibly dated, but one very unappreciated story in particular wouldn’t make any sense if it had premiered in 2024. Already one of thelongest-running sitcoms of all time,South Parkhas been renewed through season 30- which will take the show into 2027. So, there will likely be many more episodes to come that will eventually be aged out of relevancy....

Dan Da Danhas already gone viral after a mere two weeks from its premiere, and not just because of the sheer quality of this new anime from Science Saru, but also for having one of the best openings in recent years, on the notes of “Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts. For the generation that grew up trying to watch anime episodes divided into three parts and with dubious subtitles, the fact that now there are worldwide simul releases on one or more streaming services is astonishing....

One Piecehas been ongoing for over two decades, and several characters have been altered due to the evolution of author Eiichiro Oda’s artwork. However, none of them has changed as much as Gol. D Roger. Although there are fans who prefer how the legendary King of the Pirates was depicted earlier in the series than how he was introduced during the Wano flashbacks and vice versa,the change in appearances serves the narrative....

Free League Publishing has launched a new crowdfunding campaign forAlien: The Roleplaying Game, incorporating content from last year’sAlien: Romulusand updating the popular horror tabletop RPG. TheAlienhorror franchise is already expanding with theAlien: EarthTV seriesserving as a prequel to the originalAlienmovie.It won’t be theonly majorAlienproject launching this year, with Free League Publishing releasing a new edition of its popular horror RPG based on the sci-fi franchise. Launching today onKickstarter, the new Evolved Edition of theAlien RPGbrings content fromAlien: Romulusto the horror-themed tabletop RPG along with new revised rules and improved mechanics....

The newThunderboltstrailer boosted the chances that multiple players from theMarvel Cinematic Universemovie could die in 2025. The most appealing aspect ofThunderboltsis related to its roster of characters. Thecast of Marvel’sThunderbolts*includes many players from previous entries in the franchise, with MCU fan favorites likeSebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes and Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova playing key rolesin the film. There are also a couple of newcomers, including Lewis Pullman’s Bob. While Marvel Studios has not outright said it, footage from the second of theMCU’s 2025 moviesmakes it clear that Bob will turn out to be Sentry....

AMC renews Anne Rice’sMayfair Witchesfor season 3. The AMC series returned with an eight-episode sophomore season earlier this year, following the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Daddario) after she gave birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston) while connectingInterview With the Vampireand the upcomingTalamascain AMC’sAnne Rice’s Immortal Universethrough Easter eggs and a crossover. Per an AMC press release,Mayfair Witcheshas been renewed for another season. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, withBreaking BadandBetter Call Saul’s producer and writer Thomas Schnauz joining Esta Spalding as a showrunner,the new season takes a special interest in local folklore and historical events while diving even deeper into the mythology of witchcraftand introducing new “spellbound” families....

Summary Black Myth: Wukongis currently taking Steam by storm butfor those struggling with technical problems, developer Game Science has some advice that should hopefully solve any issues. While the new Soulslike hasearned resounding praise from users, one of the more common complaints regarding the title is a lack of optimization on PC, resulting in graphical bugs and mechanical glitches which, in extreme cases, prevent progression. Game Science is working on a patch to fix these problems but in the meantime, there are a few things players can try....

The brutal Troglodytes inBone Tomahawkshocked me while ensuring I’d never forget the movie.Bone Tomahawk’s story is often overshadowed by its horrifying death scene, but it is one of the bestKurt Russell Western movies, even when it shifts from a Western to a horror. The movie starts as a typical Western might, with stolen loot and a mysterious arrow wound. However, the town sheriff gets a dire warning from a Native American character known as The Professor, who has identified the arrow as belonging to a dangerous cannibal tribe known as the Troglodytes....

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boyhas helped the overall quadrilogy outgross an even bigger franchise. The new movie is the fourth installment in the romantic comedy series, which follows the life and romantic travails of Renée Zellweger’s title character. TheBridget Jones: Mad About the Boycastsees Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth returning alongside newcomers Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor. It is a Peacock exclusive in the United States, but its international theatrical release has seen it gross more than $100 million worldwide, making it the third highest-grossing English-language movie of 2025 at the time of writing....

WhenDaredevilfirst started streaming on Netflix in 2015, the series was praised for its grittier approach to the Marvel universe. It didn’t pull its punches when it came to depicting violence, and no scene exhibits this more thanthe now-iconic hallway fightsequence from season one, episode two of the series. In that sequence, Daredevil/Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) singlehandedly lays the smackdown on some goons to rescue a kidnapped child. The moment is incredibly memorable both because of the impressive stunt choreography and because it was done in a singular shot....

Denzel Washington was one of the highlights ofGladiator II, and the legendary actor’s upcoming historical role has a great connection to the Ridley Scott film that will completely flip his allegiance. The addition of Denzel Washington toRidley Scott’s long-awaitedGladiatorsequelwas one of the most exciting parts of the film, with his role as Macrinus raising all kinds of questions ahead of the film’s release. Now that Washington has proven himself to be the fan-favorite ofGladiator II, his next historical epic is even more exciting, especially thanks to this major connection....

Summary The live-actionBorderlandsmovie could be the start to a new franchise, and that makes curiosity spike about whether there is a post-credits scene setting up the future. The 2024 movie brings the popular video game series to life for the first time in this format, introducing more people to Lilith, Tiny Tina, and other memorable characters. Since the video games have grown to become an entire franchise filled with severalBorderlandscharacters, there is an inherent potential for the movie franchise to follow suit and expand well beyond the story told in the first film....

Summary The Sims 4containsseveral hidden worlds that require a bit of effort to discover, each offering a unique experience and some rewards. Some of the cooler secret worlds also have rare plants and fish that can helpSimsplayers cook certain recipes. Occasionally, players even have the chance to build in these worlds withoutusing game-altering cheat codes. Players who knowhow to reachThe Sims 4’s hidden worldsopen up interesting new possibilities for themselves and their Sims....