I’m still devastated that the legendaryRobin Williamslost out on playing two majorBatmanvillains. Robin Williams was one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors, seamlessly transitioning between comedy and drama in a way few performers could. His boundless energy, quick wit, and deeply emotional performances made him an audience favorite. Given his incredible talent, it’s no surprise that he was almost cast as a major villain in two differentDCfilms. However, despite his enthusiasm and apparent suitability for the roles, Williams was ultimately passed over....

Back in 2020, Quibi was promised as the next big thing in the modern streaming era, but it failed to live up to its own expectations, shutting down just 8 months after it launched. Focused on content that was just 10 minutes long, Quibi released 75 different programs, and one of them was a horror-anthology series titled50 States of Fright. The series ran for two seasons, consisting of 24 total episodes before Quibi shut down....

The titular protagonist of theNarutofranchise has been an inspiration to millions of people throughout the decades. While it is true that his impact on culture is undeniable, fans are not the only ones who have grown to idolize the Seventh Hokage. The characters of his world have alsotaken his wise lessons to heart, with no one being more willing to learn thanKonohamaru. Naruto’s first and most loyal pupil has not always been seen in the best light by fans, as he has often proven to still have a long way ahead before reaching his master’s level....

Summary “Year of Hell” is a goodStar Trek: Voyagerepisode, but I’m glad the show didn’t make its storyline last an entire season. Airing toward the beginning of season 4, “Year of Hell, Parts 1&2” sawVoyager’s cast of characterscaught in a brutal, year-long fight with Annorax (Kurtwood Smith) of the Krenim Imperium and his timeline-manipulating weapon.The storyline for “Year of Hell” was first teased in Voyager season 3, episode 21, “Before and After,“and the two-parter is often considered one of the series' best episodes thanks to the ambitious, action-packed plot and great villain....

Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses why he was not cast inWicked. From writing and starring inHamilton, writing songs forMoanaandEncanto,and having his musicalIn the Heightsmade into a film adaptation,Miranda has been at the forefront of musical theater and musical movies for a while now. TheIn the Heightsmovie was directed by Jon M. Chu, who also directedWickedand its upcoming sequelWicked: For Good. Despite Miranda’s connection to Chu and to musicals, he was not a member ofWicked’s cast....

Commander Brackets are a new system created by Wizards of the Coast to make it easier for players to match up inMagic: The Gathering’s Commander format. This system is still in beta and aims to give anyone a clear way to find games with opponents who are at a similar skill level to the deck they use. It replaces the old and often confusing “power level 1-10” system. There arefive categories for decks:Exhibition, Core, Upgraded, Optimized, and cEDH(which stands for competitive Commander)....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Ultimate Black Panther #11!TheUltimate Universehas been teasing the introduction of a character known only as theStrange Doctorfor some time now, and it seems Marvel Comics has finally revealed the first image of this new presumptive Sorcerer Supreme. With Stephen Strange out of commission in the Ultimate Universe, it seems someone else has stepped up as Sorcerer Supreme, and that someone may have just appeared on the cover ofUltimate Black Panther#11....

WARNING: Contains Spoilers for NIGHTWING #119! Nightwingis officially adopting aRed Hood-approach to crime-fighting, and it’s safe to say thatBatmanwon’t be a fan of this change given his hard, unmoveable stance on dealing with crime. This radical shift is one of the most thrilling developments in Dick Grayson’s character in years and promises to usher in one of Nightwing’s most compelling eras in comics. …Nightwing’s decision to control crime rather than fight it… Dan Watters, Dexter Soy, Veronica Gandini, and Wes Abbott’sNightwing run launches with issue #119, heralding one of Dick Grayson’s most thrilling and transformative chapters yet, as the very foundations of Bludhaven tremble with a significant shift in the power hierarchy....

The Penguinis halfway through its run on Warner Bros' Max streaming network, and Gotham City is up for grabs. AsColin Farrell’s Penguin manipulatesthe Falcone and Maroni families into orchestrating their own demise, a wildcard has emerged: Carmine Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, played by Cristin Milioti. Episode four of the series, “Cent’Anni,” explores her backstory and reveals the scope of her victimhood and resilience in a way that caught many viewers off guard....

Stand By Me, which remains one ofStephen King’s favorite adaptations of his books, is landing onNetflixin September.Directed by Rob Reiner,Stand by Meisbased on Stephen King’s novella,The Body. Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, the movie features an ensemble cast that includes River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton.When it first premiered in 1986,Stand By Meearned unanimous praise from both viewers and criticsacross the world and performed fairly well at the global box office....

Summary One prevalent trend seen among thePokémonfranchise’s various starter trios should not continue into Generation 10. One of the most recognizable aspects of anyPokémongame, there have not been manychanges to the starter Pokémon formulasince its introduction inPokémon Red and Blue. However, this is not to say that some trends have become apparent as more starters have been created, one of which has long-since become overused when it comes to these iconic groups of Pokémon....

Summary Robinhas confirmed the one unforgivable way in whichBatmanfailedNightwing, and it appears that Bruce may be on the verge of winning the “Bad Bat-Dad” award once again as he risks repeating the mistakes he made with Dick Grayson, now with his youngest son, Damian Wayne. This development prompts a crucial question: Will Batman ever learn from his past mistakes, or is he destined to fail all his Robins? The Boy Wonder#1,crafted by Juni Ba, is a fairytale-inspired retelling of Damian Wayne’s evolution as Robin, narrated from Damian’s unique viewpoint....

Jurassic World Rebirthgets a new image showing off Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey’s characters tampering with dinosaur eggs. After the major box office success ofJurassic World Dominionin 2022, the hitJurassic Parkreboot franchise is set to return with a new movie from director Gareth Edwards (The Creator). Johansson leads theJurassic World Rebirthcastas Zora Bennett, the leader of an expedition into dangerous, dino-heavy territory to retrieve crucial DNA for a medical breakthrough, with Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Ed Skrein, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo also starring....