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WhenGurren Lagannpremiered in 2007, it didn’t just breathe new life into the mecha genre. It shouted a battle cry that cut through the noise of safe, calculated anime. At a time when robot shows were either riding nostalgia or sinking into self-analysis, this series arrived like a punch to the chest.Gurren Lagannwas loud, wild, emotional, and gloriously over-the-top. From its first episode, it made one thing clear. Belief was power, and power could change everything....

The Mandalorianis one ofStar Wars’best TV shows, but season 3 is largely considered the show’s weakest; here are 4 things I loved and 4 things that bothered me in this complicated season of the show. It’s clear thatStar Warsknows how popularThe Mandalorianis, as the next to be released ofStar Wars’upcoming moviesisThe Mandalorian and Grogu. In fact,The Mandalorianis the first of its kind in the franchise, as it is the onlyStar WarsTV show to make the jump to the big screen....

Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, stands as one of the most iconic and coveted artifacts in comic book history. While its roots lie in Norse mythology, Marvel’s superhero take on Thor transformed the mythical weapon into a staple of pop culture. In the comics, only those deemed truly worthy by a strict set of mystical criteria can lift the enchanted hammer, making it a legendary test of heroism. Over the years, several Marvel characters have been deemedworthy of lifting Thor’s hammer....

In recent years,Star Warshas introduced us to more non-traditional Jedi, including two potential Mandalorian Jedi but Dave Filoni has a great explanation about the difference between Grogu andSabine Wren. Co-creator ofStar Wars: The Clone Wars, Filoni has a deep understanding of both the Mandalorians and the Jedi. In titles likeThe Mandalorianand more recently inAhsoka,Dave Filoni has helped introduce two Jedi who are anything but typical in Grogu and Sabine Wren....

Released in 1986 by cult favorite filmmaker Fred Dekker,Night of the Creepstells the story of a small town under attack by residents who have been infected by alien-infested parasites and turned into zombies. The film stars Jason Lively (Blake Lively’s older half-brother) as Chris Romero, a college student trying to survive the zombie infection, while Tom Atkins (Halloween III: Season of the Witch) stars as Detective Ray Cameron, a man who has faced these creatures before....

AnAmerican Idolrunner-up has a shocking past with the show, which has now been revealed by his mother.American Idolseason 23featured host Ryan Seacrest and judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. During the finale,Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner, while John Foster placed second, and Breanna Nix placed third. AnAmerican Idolrunner-up has a shocking past with the show, which has now been revealed by his mother. In an interview withUnfiltered with Kiran, John’s mother, Amanda Benoit, revealed that he’d auditioned forAmerican Idoltwice before finally making it to the judges in season 23....

Bachelor In Paradiseseason 10 showed its new look and feel to viewers throughout the show’s premiere, andwhile theLove Island USAstyle facelift was fun, it doesn’t fix the pressing issues the show’s had for years. AsBachelor In Paradiseseason 10’spremiere loomed large forBachelorNation, it was clear that the series wanted to be upfront about its revamp. WhileThe BachelorandThe Bachelorettehave had issues throughout the last two decades,Bachelor In Paradiseis a much younger show. Though the scandals throughout early seasons pushed production to make major changes to the series, including a drink limit for cast members and more thorough security measures,there were still some genuine issues with the layout of the seriesand its over-production....

With Activision having chosen to have a very low-key presence at E3 this year, it seems the publisher has decided to drop its big announcements just beforehand - the main one obviously being their next bigCall of Dutytitle, which is nowconfirmed to be calledModern Warfare(which will no doubt confuse a lot of people). However, some info that may be overlooked are the new details regarding theCall of Dutymobile game and its battle royale mode....

Warning: SPOILERS for the final season of Cobra Kai.Cobra Kaihas come to an end after six seasons, and if there lessons to be taken away from its wildly successful run, one is that fans of the series ought to be thanking its composers. In many ways,Cobra Kaishouldn’t have worked. Initially launching as a YouTube Red original series, the show picked up decades afterThe Karate Kidmovies left off, reintroducing the first film’s villain, Johnny Lawrence, as a deadbeat father, and its young hero, Daniel LaRusso, as a car salesman whose time with Mr....

Warning: SPOILERS for Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3, episode 8.Criminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, episode 8 was a refreshing change of pace with beautiful cinematography, but the overall narrative is gearing up for an overly convoluted climax. This season of the crime procedural reboot has already included plenty of drama and heartbreak, includingWill’s death inCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, episode 2. Yet, for all of A.J. Cook’s scenes of mourning as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau, the most important member of theBehavioral Analysis Unitthis episode was undoubtedly Tara Lewis (Aisha Tyler), the character for whom the episode is titled after....

This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Russell Crowe’s role inThe Loudest Voiceshowed off his range, even if it was divisive among critics. Crowe has been a formidable force in Hollywood for decades, having roles in some of the most influential films of all time. These include movies such asA Beautiful Mind,The Insider, andGladiator,the last of which won Russell Crowe theAcademy Award for Best Actor. After a string of smaller projects over the past few years,Russell Crowe is turning his attention to streamingwith Netflix’s upcoming filmUnabom....

From what Arkane Studios has shown of the upcoming titleDeathloop, it looks like understanding patterns and learning the different mechanical and personal traits of enemies will be an important step to success. However, one of those enemies revealed in thelatestDeathlooptrailersmight give the most insight on how a to succeed as a time-looping assassin. This extra enemy would be the Julianna Blake, an enemy assassin that other players can take control of inDeathloopto kill Colt, though she can still appear as an AI character when playing offline....

Quick Links In 2023, Adult Swim announced the production ofLazarus, the latest anime by Shinichiro Watanabe ofCowboy Bebopfame. Watanabe is largely regarded as one of the biggest anime directors of all time not just forCowboy Bebop, but for shows likeSamurai Champloo,Space Dandy, andCarole & Tuesday, so seeing him come back with a new project immediately generated incredible hype from fans and critics alike. Lazaruswas one of themost hotly anticipated anime of 2025, and at first, it seemed to live up to the hype....