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The following contains spoilers for The Franchise season 1 episode 5, “Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler,” now streaming on MaxThe Franchise’sdark take on actors like Chris Pratt highlights the show’s approach to character comedy.The Franchisehas been a cutting parody of the film industry, taking particular aim at how superhero franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe operate. The show has so far been a harsh riff on the more ruthless and absurd underbelly of blockbuster filmmaking, withsly commentary on angry fan reactions, industry exhaustion and studio interference....

The bestDick Van Dykemovies and TV shows feature some true classics, and while his best movies are from the era of classical Hollywood, he had several big TV shows that made him a legend on the small screen. He chose a career in entertainment when in high school, studying drama. While serving in World War II, he worked in the Special Services entertaining troops and then began his television career in 1964, where he mostly made his home over his long and illustrious career....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Black Mirror season 7, episode 5, “Eulogy.” The bittersweet and profoundBlack Mirrorepisode “Eulogy” has a small but extraordinary cast led byOscar nominee Paul Giamatti. The fifth of six new episodes inBlack Mirrorseason 7,Eulogyfollows Giamatti’s Phillip through an emotional and murky trip down memory lane. A recluse living in coastal New England, Phillip is reluctantly inspired to revisit his memories of his ex-girlfriend, Carol Royce, whom he knew as Carol Hartman, upon hearing of her death....

2025’s long-awaitedSnow Whitehas joined Walt Disney Studios' growing list of live-action movies focusing on their iconic Disney Princesses. Since the late 1930s, Walt Disney Studios has been devoted to adapting famous fairy tales and classic stories into animated movies, and many have gone on to be ranked assome of the best movies of all time. While still creating many original animated features, in recent years, Disney has turned its attention to recreating their classic animated movies into live-action adaptations....

FGC News A new 650+ term glossary of fighting game terms is now available for free online. A new fighting gameglossaryhas popped up online, offering definitions and examples for over 650 fighting terms. Its creator, Infil, previously made theComplete Killer Instinct Guide, but now they’ve gone one step further create an encyclopaedia for fighting games in general. However, it was no easy process. According to their Twitter the project took 9 months to complete....

Nearly a year after its initial release,Final Fantasy VII Rebirthhas come to PC, and it is well worth the wait. While largely the same as its console counterparts, what changes have been made toRebirthare mostly to its benefit.The game looks better than everwhile still delivering on the gameplay that made it a hit in the first place. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Anyone who has held out forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PC releaseis in for a major treat....

The leaked new Natlan boss fromGenshin Impact5.2 has the potential to be a nightmare when facing, but that may just be its greatest feat. Version 5.2 is still a few weeks away from arriving in the action RPG by HoYoverse, but its beta tests have commenced and, with them, new details about the update’s contents are starting to be shared. This includes insights into the gameplaykit for Chasca inGenshin Impact5.2, as well as details about the three new Natlan map areas being implemented with the patch....

Genshin Impact Version 3.0 Gets Release Date & Details With New Characters, New Region “Sumeru,” & More Today Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse hosted the full reveal of Genshin Impact’s upcoming version 3.0. We learn that the update, titled “The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings” is coming on August 24. It includes the massive new region of Sumeru, on top of new characters, and the new Dendro Element gameplay, completing Genshin Impact’s seven-element magical system....

Pokémon GOfeatures multiple Grunts of Team Rocket you can beat for rare rewards, including parts to an item that lets you challenge the criminal organization’s leaders. One of these Grunts you can encounter is infamous for saying"Ke Ke Ke Ke…“right before their battle. This implies which type of Pokémon they use and, therefore, the ones you should have on your team to counter them. Team Ke Ke Ke Ke specializes in Ghost-type Pokémon​​​, but not all the pocket monsters you encounter will have clear weaknesses....

There’s a special kind of magic that comes withwatching an anime for the first time. The unexpected plot twists, emotional arcs, and memorable characters make the first viewing experience unlike any other. They are so impactful that fans would trade just about anything to experience them for the first time all over again. Whether it’s the suspense of not knowing who or how the characters will survive, the thrill of watching a protagonist rise against seemingly insurmountable odds, or the emotional rollercoaster that some shows put viewers on, leaving them with a lasting and impactful impression, these animeleave viewers wishing they could erase the series from their memory just to fall in love with it all over againand relive every moment as if it were the first....

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis a fun experience from start to finish, but it might be an even more fun time going back to the start to do it again.Zeldagames have always featured a decent amount of replayability, largely in the rich worlds that remain a joy to explore even after the first pass. AlthoughEchoes of Wisdomgoes back to the top-down series basics in some regards, it’s not a traditionalZeldagame overall, and the way it does things differently might make it even more replayable than the rest....

In a new controversy forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, the game’s Steam page has confirmed suspicions that the game is making use of AI-generated content. Released in October 2024,Black Ops 6had a record-breaking launch, although theplayer count has trended downwardsince. With the introduction of a new AI disclosure policy from Steam, it’s been confirmed that the game is using generative AI in certain capacities. As spotted bycharlieINTELon X, theCall of DutySteam pagenow discloses that"Our team uses generative AI tools to help develop some in game assets....

George Miller admits that he still doesn’t know ifMad Max: The Wastelandwill ever be made. After returning to theMad Maxfranchise after a 30-year hiatus with 2015’sMad Max:Fury Road, Miller decided not to focus the next movie in the franchise on the titular road warrior. Instead, 2024’sFuriosafollows a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character inFury Road, with Anya Taylor-Joy stepping into the role. Even thoughreviews forFuriosawere fantastic, the movie bombed at the box office, which is why the status ofMad Max: The Wastelandhas been uncertain for almost a year....