The Mandalorian’s canceled spinoff show has created a range of problems forStar Wars’ New Republic-era storytelling. OnceThe Mandalorianseason 2 premiered on Disney+, Lucasfilm charged ahead with the expansion of the so-called “Mandoverse,” bringing animated characters into live-action for the first time and entwining Din Djarin and Grogu’s story with legacy characters like Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker. For a show that was originally mostly disconnected from the rest of the franchise,The Mandaloriansuddenly became the galaxy’s central focus....

Fans of the long-running isekai seriesThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimereceived a surprise yesterday withthe announcement of a new anime movie in the works. However, it’s too soon to start lining up outside the theater just yet—the film, titledSoukai no Namida-hen(“Tears of the Blue Sea Arc”), won’t hit screens untilFebruary 2026. Along with the announcement, a key visual was released, featuring Rimuru Tempest walking underwater with a stern expression....

Summary The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 1 made some controversial decisions in its choice of plot and characters, and it looks likeThe Rings of Powerseason 2will be no different, with certain characters standing out.The Rings of Powerhad a mixed receptionon its 2022 launch, with its original material coming under fire for stepping away from a faithful adaptation of Tolkien’s work. The show’s original characters included Durin’s wife, Disa, Bronwyn, the Elf Arondir, and the Harfoots Nori, Poppy, and their community....

Warning: SPOILERS lie ahead for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2!Galadriel and Sauron’s ties have finally come to an end inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2. The latest season of the J.R.R. Tolkien prequel show has followed Morfydd Clark’s Elf who, after having created the titular rings with Celebrimbor, has visions of the forger’s death and the subsequent downfall of Eregion, leading to her racing across Middle-earth in the hopes of saving him from the Uruk....

Abrams ComicArts has released the third volume in the publisher’s series collectingThe Simpsonsclassic “Treehouse of Horror” comics –completing a trilogy of omibuses, which bring together every issue of the iconic Halloween-themed anthology’s comic book iteration, released over the course of more than twenty years, in three must-have hardcover editions. Screen Rant is thrilled to share an exclusive look at “Margemary’s Baby” – written by acclaimed comic book author Gerry Duggan, with art by esteemed illustrator Philo Noto – a story fromSimpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Volume 3: Fiendish Fables of Devilish Delicacies....

Tom Cruise’s innovative sci-fi movieEdge of Tomorrowperfectly captures what it feels like to respawn in a video game.Edge of Tomorrowis highly inventive, relying on a familiar movie premise seen inGroundhog Dayin which the protagonist essentially wakes up on the same day over and over. In the case ofCruise’s protagonist William Cage, he is forced to fight in a seemingly unwinnable war against an alien invasion, resulting in him starting each day from square one after dying, typically in combat....

DOTA 2 News What’s next after The International? Here are five biggest Dota 2 tournaments to look forward to for the remainder of 2024. The year may be winding down, but an exciting wave of high-profile Dota 2 action is still on the way. Although we are used to a longer off-season post-The International, 2024 has a different roadmap. We’ll see five big tournaments in the following months with an exciting LAN event to close the curtains of the year....

Colleen Hoover’s best-selling romantic thrillerVerityis getting the Hollywood treatment, and the star-studded adaptation is already set for a 2026 release. Hoover’s novels have already found great success onscreen with the release of the controversial 2024 film,It Ends with Us, andVerityis aiming to capture some of the magic once again. The shocking novel follows an author named Lowen who is hired to finish a novel by best-selling scribe Verity Crawford after an accident leaves her unable to write....

InThe Walking Dead’s comic book universe, series creator Robert Kirkman put Rick Grimes and his fellow survivors through deadly wanderers, wannabe despots, cult-like ringleaders, and more through its almost 200-issue journey. NowKirkman confirms he named one ofRick’s worstWalking Deadenemiesafter a school bully from his own past, immortalizing his tormentor in a way that guaranteees he’ll be loathed by millions. In the supplemental “Cutting Room Floor” material inThe Walking Dead Deluxe #101, Kirkman explains how one of the series’ first true “Big Bads” got his name, revealing thatThe Governor aka Philip Blakeis based on Kirkman’s Breckenridge Elementary bully:...

Quick Links Several active codes are available inWarhammer 40,000: Tacticusthat you can redeem for free rewards in October 2024. These phrases allow you to get powerful items to bolster your armies and make them stronger for future challenges. However, the rewards from codes are only being offered for a limited time, so you’ll want to claim them before they expire. Whether you have a group of Blood Angels or Orks, codes give you vital resources for whichever army you’re trying to build....

Guides Watchful Eye is a must-have for your machine gun collection. It isn’t often a perfect Legendary weapon shows up in Destiny 2. But, thanks to Episode: Heresy, machine gun lovers who missed the Commemoration gold rush can now get their hands on a more than suitable substitute thanks to a god rollWatchful Eye. Here’s our picks for the best perks, masterwork, and weapon mod for Watchful Eye in Destiny 2....

Summary TheGwichon Village Mysterywas first localized on July 30, 2025, asWebtoon expands its presence over other reader apps. Readers quickly become fascinated by the story’s premise: the suspicious characters inhabiting the titular community andMumyeong Heo at its center. The series begins immediately with burning questions for readers to discuss, such as Mumyeong’s actions being heavily implied to be murder and then covering up crime scenes and evidence. But as not everything is revealed in plain view, much like Mumyeong’s character, there is much to learn inThe Gwichon Village Mystery....

Summary Welcome to PlathvillestarEthan Plath’s scarred for lifebecause of what his motherKim Plathdid to him, and while he’s trying to reconnect,Kim is so spacey right now. Her son is extremely sensitive, although he makes a show of not feeling much. The truth is that Ethan’s hurting badly - he still loves Olivia Plath, who frolicked in beautiful Sedona while he sang the most concerning “hurting tune” imaginable. Yes, Ethan’s lyrics were a cry for help....