Pokémon Horizons Reveals New Main Character Designs In New Poster For The Series' Next Arc

Pokémon Horizonshas been a great friend to fans, but now it seems the anime is ready to move on. After all, The Pokémon Company just released a new poster teasing the nextPokémonanime. The image, which shows older versions of its heroes, as well as a new character, shows us our first look atPokémon: Mega Voltage. The new anime promises to follow the Laqua storyline that’s currently being wrapped up inPokémonHorizons. And given this new anime’s shocking timeskip, its poster promises there are lots of goodies in store including the return of Mega Evolution....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Dylan Howard

Rewatching Daniel Craig's Final James Bond Movie, This Plot Point Bothered Me So Much

I love Daniel Craig’s finalJames Bondmovie,No Time to Die, but the entire plot is built on an implausible contrivance, and it really stuck out to me on a rewatch. For the most part, I thinkNo Time to Diewas a really strong final chapter for Craig’s 007. It has some gorgeously shot, creatively staged action sequences. It wasa welcome return to the Bond movie formulaof 007 tracking down a megalomaniacal villain to a secret island lair and putting an end to their plans for world domination....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1251 words · Sydney Cooper

Sonic Promised An Avengers-Level Universe One Year Ago & Sonic 3 Proves How It'll Get There

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Sonic the Hedgehog 3! TheSonic the Hedgehogfranchise promised that it would be delivering a universe on the same scale asThe Avengersone year ago, and with the release ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, it is clear how the franchise will get there.Sonic the Hedgehog 3is the latest entry in Sega’s live-action movie universe, with it following up on the first two movies as well asthe Paramount+Knucklesspinoff show.Sonic the Hedgehog 3has made the series of video game adaptations bigger than ever, with it truly setting up aSonic the Hedgehogfuture as big as the MCU....

August 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Sabrina Martinez

The Batman Universe Explained

WhileThe Batmanuniverse continues to expand with new movies and shows, it’s already one of the most compellingDCmedia franchises of all time. Starring Robert Pattinson as the titular Dark Knight, 2022’sThe Batmanwas written and directed by Matt Reeves, introducing an all-new version of Gotham City and its protector, the likes of which have never been seen before. That said, this universe is only just getting started. Compared to other Batman movies such as Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knighttrilogy,Tim Burton’sBatmanmovies, or even the DCEU films featuring Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader, 2022’sThe Batmanis unique in that it features an early Bruce Wayne who’s still early in his vigilante career while not being a full-on origin story for this first entry inMatt Reeves' Batman universe....

August 18, 2025 · 12 min · 2545 words · Eric Baker

The Bear Season 3’s Highest-Rated Episode Broke A Series Record That I Never Thought Would Happen

Summary The Bearseason 3’s highest-rated episode tackled real-world events through a specific character, andit also broke a series record I never thought would happen.The Bear’s third season debuted in June 2024, and the latest outing proved a bit different from the previous two. Some claimedThe Bearseason 3 was the show’s worstso far, as it moved more slowly and didn’t resolve much in its 10-episode run. Two episodes stood out for their quality and character work — “Napkins” and “Ice Chips” — and one even went on to become season 3’s best-reviewed installment....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 780 words · David Newton

The Best Fourth Wing Replacement Book Came Out 4 Years Before The BookTok Sensation

The best replacement book forFourth Wingactually came out four years before the BookTok sensation arrived.The Empyrean Seriesis one of the largest series on Booktok as well as outside of it, withOnyx Stormreviving midnight release partiesand theories about what will come next for its plot and characters abounding.Despite the series having only begun in 2023, it has garnered worldwide attentionas the story of Violet and her adventures to uncover the truth and protect Navarre unfolds....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 585 words · Cindy Moore

The Boys Wanted Starlight to Have a Very Different Arc, But One Scene Changed It All

One of the most prominent characters inThe Boysis Starlight, but she was originally intended to have a very different kind of story. One of the most hopeful characters who dreamed of joining the Seven, she quickly found her dream turned into a nightmare. Her original arc was going to see her sink deeper and deeper into depravity, but one scene completely changed the trajectory of this character. It seemed like Starlight was going to end up just like the Seven, butone scene completely changed her character’s trajectory, asseries writer Garth Ennisrevealed in an interview withCBR....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Carla Walker

The Debate Is Over! The Hulk Is Stronger Than Thor In One Key Way

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Thor vs. Hulk: Champions of the Universe #1-6 (2017)The rivalry betweenThorandHulkis nearly as legendary as the individual heroes themselves. Since the formation of the Avengers, Thor and Hulk have consistently clashed in petty competitions to prove one’s dominance over the other. Still, Thor, the demi-Elder God and All-Father to the Ten Realms, frequently struggles to match the Hulk’s overwhelming and seemingly-endless strength –yet brawn aside, there’s one major reason why Hulk will always prevail....

August 18, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Suzanne Kirby

The Golden Bachelorette: Mark Anderson Being A Possible "Producer Plant" Proves The Show Doesn't Care About Its Lead Joan Vassos

The Golden Bachelorettecontestant Mark Anderson was speculated to be a producer plant who wasn’t on the show to date Joan Vassos. If this is true, it proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the show’s producers care more about the show than the lead. They don’t care if Joan gets her heart broken, as long as the first season of the female-ledBachelorspin-off is entertaining and gets strong ratings. It’s a shame because Joan truly deserves to find true love again....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Chase Oconnor

The Latest Nintendo Switch 2 Rumor Is The Most Exciting One Yet

With rumors regarding the next version of theNintendo Switchswirling faster than ever,the latest claim is fantastic news for diehard enthusiasts who have already built up a massive collection of games. With every new console generation, the question ofbackward compatibility becomes a key talking pointas consumers want to know whether they’ll be able to play already-owned games on updated hardware. Nintendo has done a lot of work to bring older titles and franchises to the Switch, so one has to assume it plans on maintaining that consistency....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Brandon Simpson

The Penguin's Breakout Star Addresses Batman Fan Theories

Victor Aguilar actor Rhenzy Feliz chimes in on the majorDCtheories surrounding his character onThe Penguin. Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse is having a big year as the filmmaker is expanding the franchise through the small screen with the ongoingThe PenguinTV show. One of the players who is becoming a huge fan-favorite is Victor, played by Feliz, who Oz Cobb takes under his wing into the criminal underworld. ScreenRantrecently spoke with the cast and creative team ofThe Penguinat this year’sNew York Comic Con, including Feliz, who has become one of the DC TV show’s biggest breakout stars....

August 18, 2025 · 3 min · 614 words · Dalton Goodman

The Rings Of Power Season 2's Sauron Story Made Me More Excited To See One Big Loss Over The Next 3 Seasons

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweris showing viewers a much different Sauron than theLord of the Ringsmovies, and the villain’s season 2 story makes me more excited about an upcoming loss. Sauron’s rise to power during theSecond Age of Middle-earthdiffers substantially from his takeover in the Third Age, as the Dark Lord must be more cunning and deceptive in his quest to create the Rings of Power and the One Ring that comes to control them....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 902 words · Sherry Patterson

The West Wing’s Perfect Replacement Came Out 6 Years After The Martin Sheen Show Ended And Was Not A Political Drama

In 2012, Aaron Sorkin made a spiritual successor to his hit political drama,The West Wing.Sorkin is best known for his take on gritty, realistic charactersand situations that are made more interesting through his use of quick and witty dialogue. Starring Martin Sheen and Bradley Whitford,The West Wingran for seven seasons. After four seasons, however,Sorkin leftThe West Wingteam for professional and personal reasons. Since then, Sorkin has written and produced several other television programs and films, many based on real events and people....

August 18, 2025 · 5 min · 876 words · Dwayne Cooper