I now have hundreds ofMarveland DC comics, but that was not always the case - at least before the Marvel NOW! initiative made me fall in love with superhero comics in the 2010s. For most of my childhood, my exposure to heroes was through other media inspired by comics, all thanks to my grandpa, who grew up with theSupermanradio show, and my mom, who is a die-hard Lynda CarterWonder Womanfan....
Mean Girlswas a phenomenon in part because of Lindsay Lohan’s iconic role of Cady Heron, but the 2024 musical remake reduces Cady’s character at the expense of the movie’s message while elevating another character to narrator status. The musical movie is based on the2018 Broadway musical adaptation of the 2004 originalMean Girlsfilm. Many necessarychanges are made in theMean Girlsremake, but the balance between the ensemble doesn’t quite sing. The 2004 original film is based on a non-narrative self-help book,Queen Bees and Wannabesby Rosalind Wiseman....
This article contains references to circumstances that may be disturbing or triggering to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. The Far Sideis a comic strip that is famous for throwing an absurd lens on the entire world, depicting every day, borderline mundane activities in the weirdest ways imaginable. Everything from taking a train or waiting at a crosswalk becomes utterly ridiculous, and thetype of humor used in any givenFar Sidestripranges wildly as well....
Mega Medicham is back inPokémon GOas a 5-Star Raid boss, and you’ll need to assemble the best counters that can exploit its weaknesses to win. It’s not the most intimidating boss of that level in the game, but its high CP and balanced Attack and Defense stats can easily take unsuspecting Trainers by surprise trying to go at it solo with an ill-fitting team. With that, Mega Medicham can take a good bit of damage as well as take it, meaning you will need to put together the right team to come out on top....
ThePokémon Trading Card Gameis making a new Mew card with an extremely limited print run, but you’ll have to be in China for a chance to find it. SincePokémon Sun & Moon,The Pokémon Company has made headway into growing thePokémonfranchise in mainland China. Largely, this has come by publishing variousPokémonmaterials in simplified Chinese, the official character set recognized by the Chinese government. In 2022,The Pokémon Companystarted to publish Pokémon trading cards in simplified Chinese, although Chinese cards have still not caught up to current sets....
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pockethas announced its first expansion,Mythical Island. Pokémon TCG Pocketis a bonafide hit with 60 million downloads since its official launch in late October. The game has kept players occupied withseveral new events, including the release of a series of promo cards featuring a mix of new cards, and existing cards, and alternative art. However, players have mostly looked ahead to the release ofPokémon TCG Pocket’s first new set, which developers promised would be released prior to year-end....
Warning: Spoilers for Power Rangers Prime #5!The Power Coins of thePower Rangersfranchise used to represent membership in Zordon’s ‘teenagers with attitude,’ but the new team has given them a chilling new meaning. Previously seen as symbols of hope, the objects represented a pledge to a heroic new mission, but one which Zordon never the Rangers from leaving when the time was right. This isn’t the case inPower Rangers Prime#5 by Melissa Flores and Michael YG....
As evidenced by breakout hits likeM3GAN,horror-comedieshave done well at the box office in recent years. 2025 alone is starting off strong, as there have already been two relatively successful horror-comedies. The first of these was Drew Hancock’s dark comedyCompanion, which grossed $36.7 million on its $10 million budget during its February run. February also saw the release of the horror-comedyStephen King adaptationfilmThe Monkey.Being made on a $10 million budget,The Monkeyended up doing even better thanCompanion, raking in $68....
The Bachelorseason 28 winner Kelsey Anderson is supporting both Juliana Pasquarosa and Litia Garr amid their ongoing post-show feud, after leading manGrant Ellis got engaged to Juliana instead of Litia during their finale. DuringThe Bachelorseason 29, Litia appeared to be the frontrunner to win Grant’s heart. He told her that he loved her before he told any of the other contestants, including Juliana, and, after their Fantasy Suite date, he wondered if he should end the show early and leave with her....
The Masked Singerseason 12 has some major changes for the week of Thanksgiving, and fans will want to take note so that they don’t miss a minute of the mystery celebrity singing competition series.The Masked Singerseason 12now featuresGroup C, including Strawberry Shortcake, Royal Knight, Ice King, Sherlock Hound, and Macaron (Bethany Hamilton). The Group A quarterfinalists are the Buffaloes, while the Group B quarterfinalists are Wasp and Goo, the latter of whom was saved by the panelists–Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora–with the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell....
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Agatha All Along One Marvel villain introduced inAgatha All Alongmay have what could be the weirdest, most sickening superpower in theMCU. Phase 5’sAgatha All Alongfollows Agatha Harkness as she ventures down the legendary Witches' Road after breaking out of Scarlet Witch’s spell. In order to access the Witches' Road, Agatha creates a coven withthree new MCU witchesand a mysterious teenager, while seven other magic villains pursue her....
TheMistbornmovie could have been one of the most exciting fantasy projects coming down the pike, butBrandon Sanderson’s disappointing updatehighlights a harsh reality about such adaptations. In hisState of the Sandersonblog post for 2024, the author confirmed that theMistbornmovie is back at “square one"again. According to Sanderson, there was a script and even talent attached. However, because “the studio didn’t want to do it the way the producers did,” the project failed to land a production deal and enter development....
Chuck Lorre’s nextThe Big Bang Theoryspinoff is less like the original show and more like Young Sheldon, which is confirmed by its official title. Thecancelation of Young Sheldonmay seemed like the end of the franchise, but CBS found a way to continue taking advantage of its popularity with the launch ofGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. While technically part of the continuity, it barely has any ties with The Big Bang Theory, leaving those who love the nerd-centric sitcom looking for a new show that could fill the void that the mothership left when it ended....
