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The Lord of the Ringsis known for its detailed costumes and sets, but it took me years to realize that Sauron was holding a dagger in the prologue.Sauron is the Lord of the Ringshimself, but he only got brief screen time in Peter Jackson’s trilogy. Just as he was written by English high fantasy originator J.R.R. Tolkien, Sauron was aterrifying mystery in the movies. When I finally noticed the dagger in his hand, literature and cinema’s greatest villain became even more mysterious....

While9-1-1is not a stranger to major events, there have been some that have felt more impossible than others. Yet, while unlikely to happen to the same people over and over again, most of the emergency situations were plausible. Cruise ships can be attacked, tsunamis happen, and roller coasters can get stuck. Yet, there was one9-1-1season 8 emergency that seemed impossible. 9-1-1season 8 opened with a bee-nado, which many of us immediately poked fun at....

One of the officialPokémonsocial media accounts has posted a teaser ahead of the Pokémon Presents event, and if this image hints at what some fans think it is, the show is going to be exciting. ThePokémon Presents eventis scheduled for next week, and this new image could be a tease of numerous things in store for the future ofPokémon. A teaser post from the officialPokémon Japanese account(text in Japanese) shared a picture ofPikachu looking at what appears to be a DJ stationor something music-related and confirmed that details will be revealed during the “Pokémon Presents” presentation on July 22....

Originally broadcast in early 2024,Mashleseason 2 adapted the fan-favorite Divine Visionary Candidate Exam arc, deepening the story while keeping its trademark ridiculousness intact.The show, a parody-rich mashup ofHarry PotterandOne Punch Man, follows Mash Burnedead, a boy with no magic in a world where magic is everything, who muscles his way through magic schoolusing brute strength. With the second season pushing the stakes and comedy even higher, its arrival on Netflix, according toWhat’s on Netflix, is the perfect chance for new viewers to jump in....

John Wick: Chapter 4broughttheJohn Wickfranchiseto new heights, but there is one record it broke that the franchise should not try to top. Starting withthe originalJohn Wickin 2014, an action franchise was unexpectedly born, serving as a comeback of sorts for iconic action movie actor Keanu Reeves. While each installment ofJohn Wickmovies was met with critical and financial success,John Wick 4was a massive hit. The movie earned the best reviews, with 94% onRotten Tomatoes, while also becoming its highest-grossing entry, with $447....

It’s official, we’re getting anotherNintendo Switch Online Playtest Program. Announced byNintendo, this playtest period will be a lengthy one, kicking off on Monday, July 28. Nintendo notes that they are accepting “40,000 participants” for this test, which is 30,000 more than the last round. Interestingly, Nintendo is being coy about what the playtest actually is, butwe have full confirmation based on the publisher’s playtest site: “This is a test of the same service for which we performed a test in October of 2024....

Jurassic World Rebirthhas been a huge success for the long-running franchise, with director Gareth Edwards bringing a whole new dimension to an otherwise tired string of sequels. The filmmaker clearly understands what makes this franchise so special, andJurassic World Rebirthhas soared at the box officeas a result. Jurassic World Rebirthalso introduced many new charactersand unfamiliar dinosaurs to the franchise, softly rebooting the series and drifting away from the underwhelming direction that movies likeFallen KingdomandDominiontook....

Killer7stands as the usual kind of game that comes from designer Suda51, a beloved cult hit that fans will take with any system. With recent rumors swirling abouta possible Switch port ofKiller7,fans of Suda51’s offbeat shooter got excited. Now, it seems those hopes have been dashed. Engine Software, the developer responsible forportingKiller7to the PC in 2018, has confirmed that it is not portingGrasshopper Manufacture’s PlayStation 2 and GameCube original to the Nintendo Switch....

After a 15-year wait,King of the Hillis finally back, and it has already reached an impressive Rotten Tomatoes milestone. Set in Arlen, Texas, the animated sitcom focused on a family that included Hank Hill (Mike Judge), Peggy Hill (Kathy Najimy), and Bobby Hill (Pamela Adlon). The series was known for its unique animation, relatable comedy, and fun characters. The show first ran premiere in 1997 and enjoyed a 13-season run through 2010....

After the latest update on lead star Christopher Meloni, the future ofLaw & Order: Organized Crimelooks even certain. The first character-focused spinoff in the history of theLaw & Orderfranchise, theOrganized Crimeseriesdebuted in April 2021. It follows Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler, returning to the NYPD after the murder of his wife. The spinoff marked the first time that Meloni came back to theLaw & Orderfranchise since hisSVUdeparture in 2011. Despite a promising start, however, the police dramahas struggled and was moved to the Peacock streaming service after soft ratings on NBC....

WhileLEGOhas been around since 1949, its iconic interlocking bricks wouldn’t reach astronomical heights of popularity until it started borrowing the licenses of beloved properties. Beginning with theStar Warslicense in 1999, LEGO has only continued to partner with more and more franchises over the years, ranging fromHarry PottertoJurassic ParktoOverwatch. And along with licensed sets and models, LEGO has also used its partnerships to produce a plethora of licensed LEGO video games over the years, some of which still hold up nearly two decades later....

Horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan recently shared an update about the production of his upcoming reboot of 1973’sThe Exorcist. Flanagan has written and directed severalacclaimed horror films and TV shows, includingThe Haunting of Hill House,Doctor Sleep,Midnight Mass, andThe Fall of the House of Usher. Having established himself as a horror master, Flanagan has generated plenty of excitement for his movie based on William Friedkin’sThe Exorcist. Responding to an inquiry onTumblr, Flanagan revealed that hisExorcistmovie hasn’t entered production yet....

SomehowCall of Duty: Modern Warfarecontinues to leak more and more information about the rumored battle royale mode “Warzone,” hinting at some interesting features. Along with several different vehicles, various weapon types and equipment, and an in-mode store, there’s also been several significant leaks about the massive scale of Warzone and how it might be a defining factor of theModern Warfarebattle royale. It’s been leaked thatCall of Duty: Modern Warfare’s battle royale mode is going to feature a large player count and an even larger world map....