Netflix has just released a brand-new horror drama starring John David Washington calledThe Piano Lesson, with its cast and story havingimportant connections to Denzel Washington’s 2016 movieFences. Directed by Malcolm Washington,The Piano Lesson’s castis led by Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Deadwyler as Doaker, Boy Willie, and Berniece Charles. Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1936, the drama follows the Charles relatives as they fight over the fate of their family piano, which features designs carved by their enslaved ancestor....

Australian actor Jack Patten has been cast inMGM+’s upcoming seriesRobin Hood. The series will begin production for a 10-part series in 2025, and is poised to lean into the classic tale of the outlaw hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. With his casting, Patten is making a big leap in Hollywood with his first TV role. According toDeadline,Patten will star as Robin Hood in this 2025 television adaptation....

One of the most heartbreaking deaths onLostwas the death of Dr. Juliet Burke (Elizabeth Mitchell). Juliet was introduced in the third season of the show as one of “The Others”, working against the plane survivors. As the series progressed, Juliet formed some close bonds with some of the survivors and even arelationship with Jack and then Sawyer. This made her more popular with audiences, soon becoming a fan-favorite character. Unfortunately, the character met her demise in the first episode of the show’s sixth and final season, paving the way for the conclusion of the whole series....

Shonen Jumphas long been a battleground for up-and-coming manga series, where only the most successful stories manage to secure a long-term spot. Unfortunately, it looks likeAstro Royale, one of the magazine’s most promising newer titles, is on the verge of cancelation. While there has not been an official announcement yet, recent publishing details strongly indicate that the series’ run is nearing its end. The biggest clue comes from the confirmation thatAstro Royale’sfifth volume will be significantly shorter than expected....

In 1957, a special new brand of music began to formwithin a band getting their start that year in Helena, Arkansas. In time, the core five members would eventually come to be hailed for defining their own genre mixture of soulful country, R&B, folk, rock, Americana, and jazz, both within this group and in their separate solo work. But that mountainously high level of ultimate reputation wasn’t just built in a day....

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machinesis one of the worst entries in the franchise, yet it introduced a concept that would changeTerminatorforever. Twelve years afterTerminator 2: Judgment Daytook the concept of the first movie to the next level by turning a sci-fi slasher into an action epic,Terminator 3had the difficult mission of reigning the franchise now without James Cameron. Unfortunately, not only didRise of the Machinesfail to live up to its predecessor, but it also started a trend ofbadTerminatorsequelsof which the franchise never recovered....

Enemies can sometimes come out of nowhere inBlack Myth: Wukong, butknowing where to look for some of them can stop players from getting too startled. Now this technique doesn’t work for spotting all enemies, and there will still undoubtedly be some times when something gets the drop on players inBlack Myth: Wukong. This is a prettytypical occurrence in Soulslike games, so it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see it here....

Yojimbois a classic of the samurai film genre for a reason, and remains deeply relevant over sixty years after it debuted. Directed by Akira Kurosawa,Yojimbofollows a nameless ronin as he wanders into a small village torn between two warring gangs. Deciding to pit the criminals against one another for his own profit, the warrior finds himself forced to confront dangerous killers and moral quandaries while trying outwitting and outfighting his enemies....

Last month, Blizzard hosted the first-everOverwatch 2PvP beta, letting fans of the hero shooter try its new 5v5 setup for the first time. However, the firstOverwatch 2PvP beta was restricted to PC gamers, meaning console players were left out of the action. That will change with the nextOverwatchPvP beta, which now has an official start date, console support, and much more. RELATED:Blizzard Giving Away Founder’s Pack for Overwatch 2 Players That Own the First Game...

Saban’s Power Rangers(2017) ends with the heroes defeating Rita Repulsa and accepting their roles asPower Rangers. A reboot of the 1990s TV show,Power Rangersfeatured new versions of the world and the characters we were introduced to inMighty Morphin Power Rangers. Just like in the original show, one of the Rangers’ first missions as a team was fighting Goldar, who, in this version, was a giant monster literally made of gold.Power Rangers’ climatic battle saw the five Rangers piloting their Zords as they fought Goldar and Rita in Angel Grove....

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s exciting Cooper family reunion will highlight the secret tragedy of Sheldon thatThe Big Bang Theorynever told. Chuck Lorre is further expanding the sitcom franchise that he and Bill Prady kickstarted with a new show starring Montana Jordan and Emily Osment. Instead of the Coopers, however,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s extended castwill be the McAllisters, as the couple lives with them for a while. Admittedly, this is a risky change, considering how beloved Georgie’s clan is....

While the sequel was originally on track to hit theaters in time for a franchise anniversary,Shrek 5’s release date has now been delayed. Talks of a fifth installment in the DreamWorks franchise have swirled for the better part of a decade, with producer Chris Meledandri stating in early 2023 that it was gaining steam with Edddie Murphy, Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz all in talks to return. The trio would officially be confirmed forShrek 5’s castin July 2024, with the movie aiming to release in theaters for the franchise’s 25th anniversary....

SeveralThe Sims 4packs were focused on linear adventures. While they could be a fun romp the first time, going through them again with another family was more about farming skills and aspirations. This plaguedTS4: Jungle Adventure,TS4: StrangerVille, andTS4: Journey To Batuu. It seems like EA has learned its lesson and has stopped making such narrow-focused packs. Or, if there is a linear goal, there are enough side activities to delay or ignore the former....