While plenty of films came and went without much fanfare in 2024,Sonic the Hedgehog 3managed to become one of the biggest films of the year, building off the previous successes of the franchise to make the biggest and bestSonicmovie so far. While it seems that many film franchises these days are unable to continue finding success,Sonic 3’s great reviewsand series-high box office have put the franchise in a great position to continue finding success in many more installments to come, starting with the upcomingSonic the Hedgehog 4....

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoningscores a low accuracy grade from an AI expert due to its AI villain, the Entity. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the latest installment in the long-runningMission: Impossiblefranchise sees Tom Cruise return as Ethan Hunt to face off against arogue AI threat known as the Entityand its human emissary, Gabriel (Esai Morales). The film, which also stars Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Ving Rhames, was big hit with critics, earning glowing reviews for its standout action and timely premise....

This article contains discussions of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse. Summary Netflix’sMonsterseason 2 shifts its focus to the murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez at the hands of their sons Lyle and Erik Menendez, raising the question of where the pair is now. Thetrue story of the Menendez brothersis far from a clear-cut good-versus-bad story. The prosecution argued that Erik and Lyle killed their parents to gain millions of dollars, citing their spending after the crime....

Warning! Spoilers for Cobra Kai season 6, part 3 ahead! Mr. Miyagi made another return inCobra Kaiseason 6, part 3, but what did this impactful scene mean, and how was it brought to the screen to begin with? This is the second time this classicKarate Kidcharacter has appeared in the series in this way, the first during a dream sequence in season 6, part 2. Now, in the show’s final installment, Daniel had yet another dream involving his beloved old sensei....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Ghosts season 4, episode 15, “The Bachelorette Party.“Many of the spirits inGhostare on journeys of self-discovery, but few have taken quite as many turns as Isaac Higgentoot (Brandon Scott Jones). As Woodstone Manor’s resident Revolutionary War captain ghost, Isaac struggled to come to terms with his identity as a gay man after centuries in the closet. With the support of theghosts in CBS’sGhosts, Isaac overcomes his feelings of shame for abandoning his wife during his lifetime and even forms a tentative yet meaningful relationship with Nigel Chessum (John Hartman), a refined British officer and fellow ghost....

TheYu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monstersanime series had a plethora of interesting and terrifying villains for the heroes to duel against. From a heartbroken CEO trying to bring his late wife back to life to ancient spirits looking to destroy the world, Yugi and his friends fought valiantly against some of anime’s most dangerous criminals. Still, among the many antagonists in the series,one stands out for how violent and horrifying his actions were: Marik Ishtar....

Star Trek: Picardseason 1 introduced one of the most toxic love stories inStar Trek, but, thankfully, it quickly ended.Star Trek: Picardseason 1 was Patrick Stewart’s comeback as Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, but without most of thecast ofStar Trek: The Next Generation. Instead, Admiral Picard teamed up with a new motley crew of characters to save the galaxy. One ofStar Trek: Picard’s new characters, Soji (Isa Briones), found herself in a disturbing relationship with a Romulan spy named Narek (Harry Treadaway)....

Reacher’s first spinoff gets an exciting response and filming update from lead star Maria Sten.Reacherseason 3is just days away from premiering, debuting Thursday, February 20 on Prime Video. Based on the Lee Child novelPersuader, with Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher staring down unfinished business from his past, the upcoming episodes will include Sten reprising her role as Frances Neagley in the main cast. She will then lead her ownNeagley-focused spinoff, which was first reported in September 2024....

The Sims 4is already loaded with content butsome dedicated players want to go out of their way to complete some of the most obscure challenges possible. Those who playedThe Sims 4for a decent amount of time are likely aware of the game’s Collections which function as a way of enticing users to better explore the various maps and track down collectibles. These bundles don’t provide a mechanical boost or benefit but they do serve as an additional mission for those who may have grown tired of simply living someone else’s virtual life....

I’m even more convinced that Doctor Doom will appear inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsafter the reveal of theMCUreboot’s first official synopsis. Out of all the MCU’s upcoming projects,The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis one I’m looking forward to the most. Not only am I excited to see Marvel’s First Family reinvented by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, but I am also intrigued to see the multiverse explored in more detail, and to see some of Marvel’s most iconic supervillains, includingGalactus and the Silver Surfer, finally appear in the MCU....

The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner recently revealed the shocking cancer diagnosis that sidelined his marriage, but will he continue his search for love? When Gerry, a 72-year-old retired restaurateur from Indiana, was cast asThe Bachelorspin-off’s first male lead, women from all over the country flooded the ABC casting offices with applications. Some of the excitement was due to the fact that this was the first show to ever center on the love lives of senior citizens, but the tall, attractive widower was also a big part of the draw....

The Golden Bacheloretteis finally here and even better thanThe Golden Bachelorwas, withJoan Vassos leading the new series better than Gerry Turner did with turn as the lead. AsThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1has gotten underway, viewers have been shocked to see Joan leading the series with a level of grace and vulnerability that surpassedThe Golden Bachelor’s Gerry. Throughout his season, Gerry was known by viewers to be one of the most open, honest people inTheBachelorfranchise....

Chris Weitz’sAfAId, originally titledThey Listen, is a 2024 science fiction horror movie that takes a frightening look at the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence in the modern world.AfrAIdcame out in the wake ofM3GAN, another science fiction horror film from Blumhouse that also blends horror with modern worries about tech and artificial intelligence, and got a little lost, buried beneath the excitement, novelty, and memeable dance sequences of that film. Instead of a doll,AfrAIdfocuses on an Alexa-like machine with sinister intentions....