Shonen Jump's New Fantasy Manga Puts A Comedic Twist On A Classic Naruto Plot

Like many manga in and out ofShōnen Jump, the new fantasy mangaIchi the Witchhas some notable overlap withNaruto. Both stories feature dimwitted protagonists abandoned by their families who are initially unable to use the superpowers of their respective settings properly, although compared to Naruto’s relationship with ninjutsu, it’s much less of a problem for Ichi thanks to his other skills and his general ignorance of magic. The similarities betweenthe new fantasy mangaIchi the WitchandNarutoare largely superficial so far, butIchi the Witchchapter #2 introduced another one that feels far more blatant....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Andrea Miller

Signs The Bachelor Season 29's Grant Ellis Could Be A Better Lead Than Joey Graziadei (But Will He End Up Engaged?) SPOILERS

Warning! This article contains possible spoilers about The Bachelor season 29. The upcoming star ofThe Bachelor, Grant Ellis, has created a buzz online. With the previous lead, Joey Graziadei, having already found his forever partner, fans are excited to follow a new bachelor’s romantic journey.Grant seems to be a more promising leadforThe Bachelorseason 29with his charismatic and down-to-earth personality. Grant is no stranger to the limelight, as he started inThe Bacheloretteseason 21....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 654 words · Rebecca West

Star Wars Hints At A Massive Change To The Force Ahead Of James Mangold's Jedi Origin Movie

Star Warsis setting up a massive update to the Force just in time for James Mangold’s upcoming movie, rumored to be titledStar Wars: Dawn of the Jedi. There are severalupcomingStar Warsmovies, but until recently, it wasn’t entirely clear which projects were still in the works. However, Lucasfilm PresidentKathleen Kennedy’sStar Warsmovie revealsconfirmed thatDawn of the Jedi, along with several other projects, are still in progress. As the title suggests,Dawn of the Jediis about the earliest days of the Jedi—specifically,the Prime Jedi....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1245 words · Daniel Diaz

Steve Carell & Succession Creator's New HBO Movie Gets Title Reveal, Release Date & First Images

HBOunveils first images, release date, and title for Jesse Armstrong’s upcoming feature film,Mountainhead.Set against the backdrop of snowy mountains, the film follows a group of billionaire friends who have gotten together in light of a rolling international crisis, with Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Ramy Youssef, and Cory Michael Smith starring as the core friend group. Maxtook to their official X account with images and announced that the original filmMountainheadwill arrive on May 31....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Benjamin Baker

Surprisingly, One Of Friends' Most Famous Recurring Characters Only Appeared On Screen Twice

Throughout 10 seasons,Friendshad some fun and memorable recurring characters, and, surprisingly, one of the most popular ones only made a proper appearance twice. Few sitcoms have had the impact, success, and longevity thatFriendshas. Two decades after its final episode aired,Friendscontinues to be one of thebest TV shows of all timeand one that made history throughout its run, and while some aspects haven’t aged well, it’s still quite popular. Streaming platforms have broughtFriendsto new generations, who have paid extra attention to certain details on the show....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Bryan Ford

Terrifier 3 Beating Joker: Folie à Deux At The Box Office Explained: How Art Became The #1 Clown

Now thatTerrifier 3has toppedJoker: Folie à Deuxon the domestic box office charts, Art has officially beaten the Joker to become Hollywood’s biggest clown. Following its premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 19,the horrifyingly violentTerrifier 3was finally released in U.S. theaters on October 11. In its opening weekend alone, the slasher threequel has become the highest-grossing entry in the cult horror franchise. And not only that; it took the number-one spot at the domestic box office, outgrossingJoker: Folie à Deuxin its second weekend andThe Wild Robotin its third....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1254 words · Casey Browning

The Biggest Complaints About Mark S. After Severance's Season 2 Finale Completely Miss The Point Of The Show

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2’s finale. Severanceseason 2’s finale featured a controversial choice by Mark S., but those disagreeing with it are missing the point of the entire show.Severanceseason 2’s endingwas a massive episode for the show that will have huge implications going forward. The episode saw both versions of Mark, his Innie and Outie, fighting to save Gemma from Lumon beforeSeverance’s sinister Cold Harbor filewas completed....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Michelle Mendez

The Flash's Striking New Costume Teases a Major Cosmic Power-Up (And Permanent New Look?)

The Flash’scostume is as iconic as they come in the DC Universe, with his simplistic and sleek spandex standing the test of time – but now,the Flash is getting a brand-new costumeto coincide with the discovery of his cosmic potential.The Flash’s redesign is a shocking departure from his classic look, and it’s a clear indication that the Fastest Man Alive’s powers are about to change forever. The Flash#16 – written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Vasco Georgiev – continues DC’s thrilling current run for the Speedster, which has taken a number of twists and turns over the past year, and things are about to getweirder than ever in the next storyline....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 769 words · Adrienne Hernandez

The Golden Bachelorette: Joan Vassos & Chock Chapple's NYC Dream Could Be On Hold Due To Family Drama (Will They Ever Make The Move?)

WhileThe Golden Bachelorette’s Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple seem genuinely devoted to their relationship,their love story has hit innumerable obstacles,including family intervention. Joan and Chock found a spark in the dating competition, with Chock maintaining Joan’s interest throughout the season. The leading lady saw a future with the insurance executive and ultimately gifted Chock the final rose. Chock accepted, and by the finale ofThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, the couple was happily engaged....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1052 words · Tina Chavez

The Golden Bachelorette: Pascal Ibgui Is The Most Authentic Cast Member (He Should Be The Next Golden Bachelor Despite "Stalker" Comment Controversy)

The Golden BachelorettecontestantPascal Ibguiwas the most authentic cast member of the season and should be the nextGolden Bachelordespite his current controversy overcalling Chock Chapple a"stalker.“Pascal was one of24 men vying for Joan Vassos' heartinThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1. He made it all the way to the Fantasy Suite dates, which took place on the island of Moorea in Tahiti. Joan met Pascal’s family and employees in Chicago during the hometown dates as well....

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · John Cortez

The Last Showgirl Review: Pamela Anderson Stuns In Gia Coppola's Melancholic Vegas Drama

This review was originally published on July 30, 2025, as a part of our Toronto International Film Festival coverage. Entertainers - true entertainers, the ones that command the stage with sheer force of will - have long been a dying breed, especially in Las Vegas. As the town has become a debauched Disneyland, there’s less emphasis on Show Business and more on merchandise, celebrity, and excess.Pamela Anderson’s Shelleyis facing this slow death head on inThe Last Showgirlwhen her long-running Vegas show Le Razzle Dazzle is set to close and she’s sent into an existential crisis....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Shane Turner

The Stark Army In House Of The Dragon's Season 2 Finale: What It Sets Up & Where Cregan Is

WARNING: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Fire & Blood, the book on which House of the Dragon is based. Summary House of the Dragonseason 2, episode 8 teased that the Stark army will be part of many battles to come, with the appearance of the Winter Wolves teasing Cregan Stark’s role in the Dance of the Dragons. While season 1 took place mostly betweenKing’s Landing and Dragonstone, the show has since expanded its scope with stories and characters from all across the Seven Kingdoms and even Essos....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 940 words · Felicia Cantrell

The Union 2: Will It Happen? Everything We Know

Quick Links Netflix’s explosive action comedyThe Unionimpressed in August 2024, but will Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry return inThe Union 2. In the film, Wahlberg stars as an everyman named Mike who is suddenly thrust into international espionage when his high school sweetheart (Berry) arrives and recruits him for a dangerous mission. Mixing the classic fish-out-of-water scenario seen in so many action comedies with the undeniable star power of Wahlberg and Berry, Netflix delivered a classic action romp....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 883 words · Tammy Cuevas