Plenty of newthrillerbooks debuted in 2024, andthe genre’s best offerings managed to tell compelling stories and deliver surprising twists and turns. Just as many of thebest romance books of 2024hail from well-known authors in the genre, the greatest thriller books feature a number of recognizable names on the cover. From Freida McFadden to Riley Sager, these writers continue to pen gripping stories that keep readers coming back to their work year after year....
Married At First Sightis returning with a new season of drama, but the panel of experts that run the coupling on the show needs to make some major conduct changes for the series to be successful. WhileMarried At First Sightseason 18is already finished filming, there are concerns about the behavior of the experts on the series. The panel, comprised of Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Dr. Pia Holec, and Pastor Cal Roberson, hasbeen struggling to make successful matches for the last few seasonsof the series....
The Chronicles of Narniais soon getting a reboot at Netflix, which may delve further into the arcs of minor characters from the books. Right after the smash hit ofBarbie,acclaimed director Greta Gerwig is taking on at least two of the newNarniamovies.With such a talented writer-director behind the wheel, known for nuanced stories that make good use of supporting characters, everyone is eager to see how the main and minor characters take shape in the new movies....
Anime, like any medium, is one filled to the brim with classic stories. Between action-packed shows likeNarutoandOne Piece, shows with a romantic bend likeInuyashaandToradora!, and shows that essentially defined their genres likeDragon BallandSailor Moon, there are plenty of anime that have been the biggest around for decades, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon. There are countless classic anime for someone to watch that they’re bound to love more often than not, and modern anime isn’t falling behind in the slightest....
While theThe Avengershas only been around since 1963, many of its members existed for thousands and even millions of years prior to the team’s formation. Gods, demi-gods, and primordial evolved humans of all kinds have stood side by side with the heroes of Earth. While Captain America may be teased the most for his “old age,” this list’s Avengers makes Steve Rogers look like an infant in comparison. While not all of these Avengers remained on the team for very long, some only being honorary members, each of them has made their impact in one of the most universally known named teams both in and outside the comics....
Marvel Studios announced the cast ofAvengers: Doomsday, and fourStar Trekactors will reprise their roles as Marvel characters. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo,Avengers: Doomsdayrevealed 27 actorsand characters led by Robert Downey Jr., who was previously announced to play the villainous Doctor Doom instead of his iconic role as Iron Man (Tony Stark).Avengers: Doomsdaywill release in 2026, andStar Trekis well represented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s multiversal superhero spectacle. Star Trekhas a long history with Marvel....
Summary Palpatine’s manipulation ofAnakin SkywalkerinStar Warsis nothing short of horrifying. Chancellor Palpatine wasted no time sinking his claws into a young Anakin. As soon as the battle on Naboo was over inStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,Palpatine introduced himself to Anakin, promising he would observe the young Jedi’s career“with great interest.”Anakin – who was still reeling from saying goodbye to his mother and losing his only father-figure, Qui-Gon Jinn – was emotionally vulnerable, and thus an easy target for Palpatine, who sensed Anakin’s underlying darkness and fears from the start....
Christopher Nolan’sThe Odysseyis the director’s next big movie, set to be a cinematic reimagining of the legendary poem by Homer. With major additions to the cast being revealed over the past few weeks, the film has another huge ensemble (much likeOppenheimer’s cast)that reunites Nolan with several actors he’s collaborated with before.The story ofThe Odysseyis massive in both scale and structure, so it’s not surprising that its cast is proving to be just as epic....
Summary In seven seasons and 178 episodes, only 8 episodes ofStar Trek: The Next Generationwere directed by women. From Nichelle Nichols' Lt. Uhura to Kate Mulgrew’s Captain Kathryn Janeway, women have always been an integral part of theStar Trekfranchise on screen.However, this did not always translate to more opportunities for women behind the scenes.Actress Majel Barrett and writer D.C. Fontana both contributed to the success ofStar Trek: The Original Seriesand several episodes were written by women....
Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Section 31 Star Trek: Section 31could have used a cameo from the USS Enterprise. Released on August 04, 2025, on Paramount+,Section 31is the fourteenthStar Trekfilm overall and the first made exclusively for streaming. Set in the early 24th century,Section 31followsMichelle Yeoh’s Emperor Philippa Georgiouas she joins a Section 31 team to stop a dangerous weapon that connects to her past. While the film introduces several compelling new characters and has some fun sci-fi action sequences,Section 31has received mostly negative reviews from critics and fans alike....
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warpart 3, episode #4is set to see the return of Yhwach’s elite soldiers to his side, making Ichigo’s battle against him a far more difficult one, as that will mean facing off against Uryu as well. There remains a tenuous thread of hope, however, from Captain Ukitake’s sacrifice that the situation may not be unsalvageable, however. Episode #3 saw a major extended flashback focusing on Ukitake, made up almost entirely of new material added for theThousand-Year Blood Waranime series....
As Taiki Inomata’s ambitions meet a cruel roadblock inBlue Box, his indomitable spirit prevents him from fading altogether in the face of recent adversity. Despite a recent crushing defeat preventing his advancement to the nationals and joining Chinatsu, Taiki doesn’t lose sight of his chances for self-improvement. In the release ofBlue Boxepisode #9, Taiki’s resolve meets a reasonable limit as the compounding stress of both competitive sports and his schoolwork causes him to fall under the weather....
Very few sports anime series have enjoyed the nearly overnight fame and avid fandom thatBlue Lockhas. Its distinctive story aboutsoccer players competing to become Japan’s best strikerby participating in sudden death elimination tournaments is as fascinating as it is unique. Not only has this one of a kind premise shaken up the sports anime genre,Blue Lock’scharacters have earned fans' admirationand love with their witty remarks, vivid personalities, and unshakable motivations to win the competition....
