The Bachelorfranchise had a rough year, with many missteps and a lot of controversy, andthere are some things that the producers should leave in 2024 as they look forward to 2025. While the franchise had some bright spots in 2024, including Joey Graziadei’s romantic and successfulBachelorseason, and Joan Vassos' beautifulGolden Bacheloretteseason, the rest of the year was marred by the overexposure of belovedBachelorNation members, the casting of questionable contestants, and the failures of relationships....

Paddington in Perucontinues the franchise’s trend of enlisting global acting icons to bring the fun as over-the-top baddies. The first movie saw Nicole Kidman take on the villain role, the second had Hugh Grant, andPaddington in PerufeaturesThe Legend of ZorroandPuss in Boots: The Last Wishstar Antonio Banderas as the sketchy riverboat captain Hunter Cabot. For Banderas, the movie is the perfect opposite of the“very adult”Babygirl, which is enjoying its cultural spotlight at the same time....

Following the success ofShadows, Ubisoft is reportedly planning to release anotherAssassin’s Creedgame in 2025.Despite the controversy surroundingShadowsbuilding up to its launch,the game has become a massive hit for Ubisoft, shipping millions of copies in just a few weeks.While the next traditional mainline entry is likely still a way off, the publisher may be attempting to keep the hype machine spinning by following it up with a more experimental project that harkens back to the series' earlier days....

Showrunner Dario Scardapane and Marvel executive producer Sana Amanat discussDaredevil: Born Again’s reshoots and explain why three episodes' worth of material had to be added to Matt Murdock’s first soloMCUseries.Marvel Studios’Daredevil: Born Againis the spiritual sequel to Netflix’s three-seasonDaredevilshow. After his brief appearances inSpider-Man: No Way HomeandShe-Hulk: Attorney At Law, Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock stars in his own series, where he faces off against Wilson Fisk and Benjamin Poindexter, plus a new villain self-named “Muse”....

After the finale ofLandmanseason 1, fans of Taylor Sheridan may be wondering when his next show will be ready to watch, and they won’t have to wait long.All of Taylor Sheridan’s showshave found success, andLandmanis no different.Landman’s premiere set streaming records on Paramount+, and it’s far from the first of Sheridan’s shows to do so. It was also able to keep that momentum through the entire season, and the finale ofLandmanseason 1 finished up very strong and set up quite a few new avenues for the show to explore....

Anakin Skywalker’sscar inStar Warsis well known—but where did it come from? Anakin is one of the most important characters in all ofStar Wars’movies and TV shows, but not all the gaps inAnakin Skywalker’sStar Warstimelinehave been filled in. Hilariously, that includes Anakin’s prominent scar, which begins on his forehead on the right side of his face and runs just below his right eye, despite how iconic the scar has become. InStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Anakin did not have a scar (although he obviously had a much more serious injury by the end of the movie, after losing his hand in a battle with Count Dooku)....

League of Legends Guides Here’s how you can beat Briar in League of Legends, Swarm. Briar is the second boss fight in the League of Legends PvE game mode Swarm. Beating her here also unlocks her as a playable character for all your future Swarm runs. Check out this guide for everything you need to know to beat Briar in LoL Swarm. How to unlock all Champions in League of Legends Swarm League of Legends: Swarm has nine playable champions, check out how to unlock all of them!...

While the decision to not include Doctor Strange inAvengers: Doomsday- the nextMCUAvengers movie afterAvengers: Endgame- may seem surprising, Marvel already provided a perfect explanation for why the hero would be missing from the film’s story three years prior. January 2024 saw Stephen Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch reveal thatDoctor Strange will not be inAvengers: Doomsday, stating this is because of “the character not aligning with this part of the story.” Given Strange was previously confirmed for the movie’s cast, this naturally came as something of a surprise to audiences....

There’s a huge missed opportunity in the Punk Revolution update forMarvel Rivals, and it’s one that feels quite strange.The update brought us two new character costumes, one for Magik and one for Hulk. While these are two of the more popular characters for people to use in the game, it still leaves out one character who has been part of the game before in the Alpha but has been missing since....

Includes SPOILERS for Mistborn through The Lost Metal! New Brandon Sanderson news has confirmed the timeline for the upcomingMistbornsequel trilogy, titledGhostbloods. Brandon Sanderson has continuously expanded hisCosmere fantasy universesince the firstMistbornbook was released in 2006.The Stormlight Archivejust saw the final book of its first arc released, featuring more connectivity to the other Cosmere titles than ever, and fans can hopefully expect more of the same asthe long-awaitedGhostbloodstrilogy takes Sanderson’s world further into the future....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for the NCIS: Sydney season 2 premiere. NCIS: Sydneyreturned to CBS on Friday, February 7 with a major reveal about its protagonist. Season 2, episode 1, titled “Heart Starter” sees Mackey and JD temporarily released from their duties while Niemus' escape is investigated. Special Agent DeShawn Jackson takes charge of the team, but the NCIS and AFP leaders team up on their own to solve the finale’s Rankin mystery....

While theNintendo Switch 2will be a significant jump over the original console in many respects, Nintendo has confirmed that the system’s controllers won’t be receiving a specific type of upgrade. A common pain point of the original Switch’s Joy-Cons and, to a lesser extent, even the Pro Controller, was that their control sticks were prone to drifting after prolonged use — and while theSwitch 2’s controllers might prove to be betterin that respect, they won’t be implementing a much-requested feature....

Narutois inevitably going to get a remake, but making it good will be easier said than done.For allNaruto’s anime’s problems, it’s come to be synonymous with the identity of the franchise as a whole. When someone says they’re aNarutofan, it’s a simple fact that they neverjustmean the manga—they also mean the anime, and more often than not, they mostly mean the anime. It’s one franchise for which the bar is going to be incredibly high....