1 Classic Sanrio Character Vanished Years Ago Without Notice, And Now Fans Are Demanding a Comeback

Since 1973,Sanriohas been home to hundreds of adorable animal-like characters, such asHello Kittyand Cinnamoroll, perfect for displaying on merchandise, featuring in series and movies, and more. Many of these characters became so well-known that it seems they will never fade into obscurity, but one in particular was forgotten soon after his creation, much to fans' dismay. Big Challenges, a two-dimensional green crocodile character with both eyes on one side of his head, was created in 1978....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 639 words · Martha Williams

10 Fantasy Movies With Seriously Dark Endings

After wondrous stories and magical adventures, some fantasy movies leave audiences on a dark note. Some of thebest fantasy movies of all timehave been family-friendly stories that fans of all ages have enjoyed. However, there are also thosedark fantasy moviesthat show a bleakness under all the fantastical elements. There are plenty of happy endings in the fantasy genre, with good triumphing over evil and order restored to the world. Of course, sometimes it leaves a lasting impact to have anunsettling and dark movie endingthat leaves the audience with more to think about, robbing them of the easy conclusion....

July 13, 2025 · 9 min · 1797 words · Dan Watson

12 Criminally Underrated Avengers Heroes

Everyone has their favoriteAvengers, but usually, the same names get brought up in conversations surrounding who’s the best. When fans debate the best characters to join The Avengers, includingthe more recent 2010s-era inductions, the same names tend to get mentioned every time: Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, etc. These characters are beloved for a reason, so, naturally, the heroes at the forefront of The Avengers are going to get name-dropped the most in such discussions....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1353 words · Shelley Pratt

8 Famous Superhero Actors Who Nearly Appeared In The X-Men Movies

TheX-Menmovies nearly featured some very familiar faces, many of whom later appeared inMarvelprojects. TheX-Menfranchise helped redefine the superhero genre, paving the way for the modern Marvel movie boom. Interestingly, some major superhero movie actors came to joining theX-Menuniverse long before they found fame in other comic book roles. TheX-Menmovieslaunched a cinematic universe that ultimately spanned decades, beginning withX-Men(2000) through toLogan,Dark PhoenixandDeadpool 2.Throughout these, numerous recognizable faces almost played some of Marvel’s greatest mutants....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1419 words · Megan Fitzpatrick

8 Modern Musicals That Are As Good As The Old Classics

Although the heyday ofmovie musicalshas long since passed, the truth is that there are still plenty of fantastic releases that are just as good as the biggest hits of yesteryear. While many might point to classic musicals likeSingin' in the Rain,The Wizard of Oz, andThe Sound of Musicas the pinnacle of this beloved genre, modern filmmakers like Damien Chazelle and even Steven Spielberg have made some all-time great movie musicals. With modern times also come modern themes, and some great recent musicals have been able to tap into subject matters the classics usually avoided....

July 13, 2025 · 7 min · 1390 words · Danielle Roberts

9-1-1 Has Yet To Do The Best Possible Way To Honor Bobby's Legacy (But I'm Not Hopeful It Will Happen)

9-1-1may have killed off Bobby Nash, but the fire captain’s legacy could be preserved with one minor change.Peter Krause’s shocking exit from9-1-1came in a jarring twist ending, leaving most viewers understandably caught off-guard. Afterward,9-1-1dealt with Bobby’s death at a surface level, giving the character a funeral and burial but not a proper send-off. Theset-up for Bobby’s death in9-1-1was sorely lacking, making the storyline feel like an intentionally shallow storyline included for the sake of shock value....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Stephanie Banks

After Tulsa King, This 78% RT Taylor Sheridan Show Needs A Spinoff

Now thatTulsa Kinghas a spinoff, this Taylor Sheridan show has to be next. Taylor Sheridan has become the primary content producer for Paramount+, and the streaming service has essentially given him the reins to build his shows out as he pleases. This includes numerous upcomingYellowstonespinoffs. Earlier this year, it was announced thatTulsa Kingwould be the next Paramount+ title to franchise, with aspinoff calledNOLA Kingin the works. This spinoff is being developed with Samuel L....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Logan Martinez

At Last, One-Punch Man Is About to Drop a First Look at Season 3, And Fans Have Good Reason to Worry

One-Punch Manseason 3 is on the way, and fans will get their first look soon, at Anime Expo 2025. With new details revealed about the panel, there’s a lot to look forward to, yet many fans are still quite worried about the upcoming season 3 trailer. One-Punch Manseason 3 is being produced by J.C. Staff, the studio which was responsible for the second season as well. Season 2 was considered to be rather lackluster by fans, who complained that the level of detail and quality of animation were far inferior to the first season, which was animated by Madhouse....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · John Patterson

Bachelor In Paradise Star Reveals The Truth Behind Shocking Comment To Jonathon

ABachelor in Paradiseseason 10 star revealed the truth behind her shocking and seemingly risqué comment to Jonathon Johnson. DuringBachelor in Paradiseseason 10, episode 3, after theGoldencontestants arrived,April, who got her start in Gerry Turner’sGolden Bachelorseason, and Jonathon, who placed third during Jenn Tran’sBacheloretteseason, were seen saying good night to each other. April told Jonathon,“Second door to the right. If you need me.“A surprised Jonathon later told Parisa Shifteh and Brian Autz what she said....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Margaret Rodriguez

Bobby’s Final Resting Place In 9-1-1 Season 8 Is Perfect (Except For 1 Glaring Issue)

Warning: SPOILERS for 9-1-1 season 8, episode 16.Bobby’s death has already proven to be a turning point for9-1-1, but season 8, episode 16 introduced a new challenge for the rest of the ensemble cast.Peter Krause’s shocking exit from9-1-1is the first major character death since the series premiered in 2018, and it has already had an irreversible impact on the long-running procedural. Angela Bassett’s Sergeant Athena Grant-Nash has suddenly been cast into the role of the widow, and the firefighters at LAFD Station 118 are still reeling from the traumatic experience of losing their captain to a deadly pathogen....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Maria Campbell

Boundary Ray Tracing Benchmark Video Shows Future Graphics Possibilities

The idea of ray tracing has steadily appealed more seriously to some video game devs, some of whom have put forthBoundary. WhileCall of Duty: Infinite Warfarefailed according to Activision,Boundarylooks to approach an outer space FPS a bit differently. Boundaryis a first-person shooter set in outer space. Specifically, it sees players on two different teams engaging in firefights around important equipment in space. Satellites are the chosen maps so far, providing cover and narrow spaces to hide from other players in....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Sabrina Hansen

DC’s Scott Snyder Teases New Series for Legendary Justice League Hero, but We Have Questions

DC’s Scott Snyder is a legendary comic writer and is currently known as one of the lead creative forces behind DC’s Absolute Universe comic line. This new imprint has reimagined iconic Justice League heroes and other characters with darker, more hardcore twists in a Darkseid-created world. Now, the comic legend appears to be teasing the arrival of another major hero with their own series. On July 12, 2025,Scott Snyder took to Xand invited fans to ask him questions, responding to many by retweeting them with his answers....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 488 words · Brianna Mcbride

Dragon Quest Rivals Ace is Shutting Down This Summer

Square Enix recently announced that it will be shutting down all versions of itsDragon Quest Rivals Acedigital card gamethis summer, on July 5th. And as of April 2nd, players are no longer able to purchases in-game gems. Dragon Quest Rivals Aceis a free-to-play, digital card collection game published bySquare Enix. It was originally launched back in November 2017 for mobile devices under the nameDragon Quest Rivals. The game would later be rebranded toDragon Quest Rivals Acein 2020....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Thomas Mcmillan