American Idolfans have blamed new judge Carrie Underwood for the show’s problems, but it’s actually Luke Bryan who should be replaced.Luke has been anAmerican Idoljudge since ABC revived the showin 2018. The original ABCAmerican Idolpanel included Luke, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry, but season 4 winner and country music superstar Carrie Underwood replaced Katy when she left the show after seven seasons to focus on her own music career. ThroughoutAmerican Idolseason 23, the show faced a lot of criticism, especially when it came to the judges....

A new action series from Prime Video is a unique replacement forKPop Demon Huntersaccording to one of its stars, who unpacks the connection.KPop Demon Hunters' receptionhas been a huge success for Netflix, becoming the second most-watched English-language movie the platform’s ever produced. Plans to franchise it with sequels and spinoff projects are already in the works. Speaking with theLos Angeles Times, however, actorDaniel Dae Kim explained how his new spy thriller series for Prime Video,Butterfly, is a unique replacement forKPop Demon Hunters....

TheStar Trekfranchise is finally updating the finale ofVoyager, and the co-author of the upcomingHomecomingminiseries says one particular idea played a pivotal role in shaping the story:the opportunity to pick up where “Endgame” left off in 2001, by showing what it will be like for the show’s beloved crew to readjust to life on Earth. Speaking at IDW Publishing’sStar Trekpanel at this year’s San-Diego Comic Con, authorTilly Bridges, who is at the helm ofStar Trek: Voyager - Homecomingalongside Susan Bridges and Ángel Hernández, discussed the “intimidating” task of filling in what the finale left open-ended....

Apple almost always reveals new iPhone models in September or October, so we’ve been expecting to hear more details about this year’s iPhone 15 series. Sure enough, Apple has now confirmed a date for the launch event: September 12. Apple has sent out invitations for an event at its headquarters, which will take place on July 14, 2025 at 10 AM Pacific Time (1 PM Eastern Time). The company didn’t explicitly say what the event will cover, but it’s all but certain we’ll see the introduction of the iPhone 15 series....

I’ve been a die-hard DC fan for as long as I can remember, and my love for the universe started withBatman. Only recently did I begin to really examine why the Dark Knight has held my attention for over a decade. That reflection led me to a surprising realization. The part of Batman lore I’ve always loved most is built on a lie, a bold, persistent one: the idea that the Bat-Family is actually a family....

One ofAvengers: Doomsday’s writers comments on working on different iterations of theMarvel Cinematic Universemovie. Originally, theMCU’s next Avengers moviewould have focused on Jonathan Majors' Kang the Conqueror and/or the multiversal Council of Kangs, which also featured Kang variants played by the actor. However, afterMarvel fired Majors, the movie was completely overhauled. Kang andAvengers: The Kang Dynastyare now gone, with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom leadingAvengers: Doomsday’s expansive cast. In 2023, original writer Jeff Loveness was replaced byLokicreator Michael Waldron, who was already set to pen the Multiverse Saga’s finale,Avengers: Secret Wars....

Netflix’s new competition showBattle Camphas revealed its contestants, and among them is Irina Solomonova; here’s everything we know about her. Whilereality TV competitions are nothing new,Battle Campsets itself apart in more ways than one. The series follows 18 contestants as they face intense physical and mental challenges on the campgrounds. But there’s a twist:a “wheel of fortune” randomly decides who gets eliminated.With the premiere just around the corner, Netflix has a trailer and a cast list—featuring stars from shows likeToo Hot To Handle, Perfect Match, and more....

The new thriller fromBlumhousehas hit a major milestone in its third weekend. Blumhouse Productions is an entertainment company that has become known for their output in the horror genre, especially when it comes to home-grown franchises. These includeThe Purge,M3GAN,Happy Death Day, and the supernatural franchisesInsidious,Ouija,Paranormal Activity, andSinister, though they have also made new installments in classic franchises such asHalloweenandThe Exorcist. Standalone original movies that have been made by Blumhouse includeImaginary,Night Swim,Truth or Dare,Get Out, andUs....

Considering 7 years passed betweenBorderlands 2andBorderlands 3, there’s not much point in fans holding their breaths for the next game. Instead,Borderlands 3’s DLC is adding new levels of longevity to the game with new Takedowns, events, and more. Each story DLC adds new grinds, newlegendaries to loot (Bounty of Bloodincluded), and so much more⁠—in many ways, bigger thanBorderlands 2. That said, given the popularity of the franchise, a newBorderlandsgamewill likely happen eventually....

Bryan Cranston’s Walter “Walt” White became increasingly dishonest asBreaking Badwent on, but not all of his lies were equal in how obvious they were. With the help of some masterfully written scripts, Cranston’s role among theBreaking Badcastsaw him gradually transition from the show’s desperate main character to an unquestionable villain. The imperceptibly slow transformation of Walt is a big part of what contributed toBreaking Badbecoming one of thebest TV shows of all time....

For decades, Japan has reigned supreme over the globalanimemarket, its studios setting the gold standard for animation quality, storytelling, and cultural impact. Yet recently, China has been making significant strides, investing heavily in original content and international collaborations to chip away at Japan’s dominance. Chinese animation, or “donghua,” has started to find loyal global audiences, especially through streaming platforms, signaling a major shift in the entertainment landscape. Now, according toanimenewsnetwork.com, South Korea is positioning itself to be the next major player....

Early on in a game ofCivilization 6, barbarians can be a real threat, or at least a huge nuisance, to a player. Having strategies to deal with these enemies is vital todoing wellCiv 6’searly game, but one must first understand how barbarians work before developing those plans. Barbarians encampments will spawn randomly throughout the map, but can only do so in Fog of War areas. This means that any area inCivilization 6which is not currently in a unit’s line of sight is free game for barbarians....

Quick Links Dandadantopped itself once again with episode #18, and it left plenty to be excited about for episode #19 and beyond. Season 2 has been firing on all cylinders with both its bombastic and quiet moments, and even though there are still a few episodes left, there’s plenty of time for it to get even better. Everything was all set for the Evil Eye’s exorcism, but Jiji got everyone to spare the Evil Eye, even though he still presented a major threat to them as he continued to go stronger....