Summary Somehow,Rick and Morty’s first seven seasons have missed out on one sitcom tradition that most other shows feature early on. Sometimes I thinkRick and Mortyhas referenced, subverted, and played with every sitcom trope and cliché in existence. Much likeSouth ParkaccusedThe Simpsonsof covering every imaginable story years ago, I feel likeRick and Mortyhas spoofed every element of the sitcom formula. ByRick and Morty’s season 7 ending, I couldn’t tell where the chaotic show was heading next, but I knew it already had touched on almost every sitcom trope I know....

The recently revealed cover forThe Stormlight Archivebook 5,Wind and Truth, bolsters my feelings towards one of my favorite theories.Wind and Truth’srelease is imminent, withthe fifth installment of Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy saga set to complete the series' first arc, which began with 2010’sThe Way of Kings. ButThe Stormlight Archivewill pick up again eventually, following a ten-year in-universe time jump, beginning another five-novel adventure on Roshar. For now, book 5 will see the culmination of several character and narrative arcs....

Promising to put a very different spin on the gameplay of its predecessor, it is difficult to tell at first ifElden Ring Nightreigngives the option of a single-player mode. The game is heavily promoted as a multiplayer title, which can be dissuading for those who prefer more individual gameplay experiences. Nevertheless, there is a clear answer to the question of how much this successor toElden Ringcan offer a solo player....

TheIt: Welcome to Derrycreator reveals the show’s multiple-season plan and some key elements. Set in the world of the Maine town overtaken by Pennywise in the novel,It: Welcome to Derryis a prequel TV series set in the 1960s that is set in the same universe as the recent film series. It follows the eerie series of events that lead up to what viewers know from the classic Stephen King novel and movie adaptations....

James Cameron has expressed his desire to revisit theTerminatorfranchise despite some poorly received recent sequels, and another popular series that originated in the 1970s may have laid the foundation forTerminator’ssuccess.The Terminatorwas first released in 1984, and the movie recieved widespread critical acclaim. Following its tremendous success, director and writer James Cameron went on to makeTerminator 2: Judgment Day, which proved to be even more popular, and cemented the franchises reputation in sci-fi history....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Star Wars #50!Luke Skywalker’s two main Jedi Masters inStar Warswere Obi-Wan Kenobi andYoda, and the appearances of these two Jedi couldn’t have been more different. Obi-Wan was what anyone would assume a Jedi Master would look like: old, wise, and human. Yoda, on the other hand, was a fairly shocking visual choice for Luke’s other master (especially whenEpisode Vfirst came out), as he looked like a little wood elf/frog person....

The all-new, roller-skatingGhost RiderFantasma (aka Isabella Alvarez) just made her first full print appearance in theGhost Rider: Robbie Reyes Special (2024) #1.The brand new Brazilian Ghost Rider was designed for a series of variant covers starring theoretical teen sidekicks for the Avengers.Since then, they’ve been gradually entering Marvel canon, soon to form anofficial team as the New Champions. ‘A Fantasmic Roller Derby Adventure’by creative team Melissa Flores, Jan Bazaldua, Luiz Zavala and Ariana Maherfollows Robbie Reyes fighting hellhounds as Ghost Rider....

Tom Holland’s return to theMarvel Cinematic Universehas gotten slightly delayed as a newSpider-Man 4release date has been revealed by Sony Pictures. Ever since theNo Way Homeending, it’s been a long wait for fans all over the world to see the continuation of Peter Parker inthe MCU timeline. AsSpider-Man 4is officially in development, details about what is going on with Holland’s highly anticipated sequel have been limited. WhileSpider-Man 4will start principal photography later in 2025,the Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios-produced film has been slightly delayed as it has been moved from July 24 to July 31....

My Hero Academia’s new spinoff/prequel series,My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, has just released a new promo video, this time showing off its first big villain. Fans may be surprised when they get a good look at her, however, because this villain is no All for One or Overhaul. My Hero Academia Vigilanteshas been releasing new previews on a pretty regular basis, since the show’s premiere is now less than a month away....

Peaky Blindersis Steven Knight’s best-known project. The six-season BritishNetflix seriesis set in 1900s England, chronicling the story of a gangster family and their boss, Tommy Shelby.Peaky Blinderscast includes Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Helen McCrory, Finn Cole, and Ned Dennehy.The series was critically acclaimed, won a BAFTA for Best Drama Series in 2018, and ran 36 episodes from 2013 to 2022. Knight is working as a writer on thePeaky Blindersmovie, which will see Murphy return alongside new cast members Barry Keoghan and Rebecca Ferguson....

This article contains mention of suicide. Warning: This article contains spoilers from Salem’s Lot and The Dark Tower series. The 2024 adaptation ofSalem’s Lotmakes a significant change that ruins its most compelling connection toMike Flanagan’sThe Dark Towerseries. When it was published in 1975,Stephen King’s novel about vampires in the town of Jerusalem’s Lot was meant to be a standalone story. WhileSalem’s Lotstill largely works as its own story, it is also connected to King’sThe Dark Towerseries, which sees many familiar characters, locations, and references from King’s works appearing across the multiverse....

InOnce Human, Elemental-based builds such as the Burn build are among the most popular, providing players with a unique and customizable experience. By utilizing weapons, items, and gear that enhance your Burn-based damage output, you will cause enemies to take a damage-over-time status effect. Inflicting this damage type on enemies means you can overpower the battlefield, but players have so many factors to consider, such as stacks, mods, the most complimentary Deviants, and more....

Your Name, the critically acclaimedanime film directed by Makoto Shinkai, captivated audiences around the world with its stunning animation, complex characters, and emotional story involving time travel and body-swapping. The end of the film, where Mitsuha and Taki finally reunite years after their extraordinary experiences, left many fans longing for more. While the two characters' reunion was heartfelt and full of hope, it stopped short of the romantic moment that many viewers had anticipated....