Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins. Sunrise on the Reapingis the latest novel in Suzanne Collins’Hunger Gamesseries, and it shows how easily Jennifer Lawrence can return to the movie franchise. The newest book is set over two decades before the events of the original trilogy and follows a young Haymitch Abernathy during his experience in the titular games. Alongside offering readers detailed insight into Haymitch’s character, Collins’ prequel delves into how his actions sparked the rebellion years before Katniss brought the games to an end....

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoninghas confirmed a major connection toMission: Impossible IIIwith the return of the Rabbit’s Foot, making for the movie’s most exciting reveal yet. Ever since Christopher McQuarrie got involved in the action franchise, he’s worked to connect all of Tom Cruise’sMission: Impossiblemoviestogether to make the franchise feel more whole. This has meant bringing back forgotten characters, resolving major plotlines, and building up the overall world. That’s all helped putThe Final Reckoningin a good position toend theMission: Impossiblefranchisepossibly....

Warning: This post contains spoilers for MobLand Season 1, Episode 3A little better than episode 2, a lot worse than episode 1,MobLandseason 1, episode 3, “Plan B,” remains just peculiar enough that the half-baked plotlines, leaps in logic, and confusing characters without much to do haven’t sunk the series.MobLandkeeps up its odd tone, which is at some points psychopathic in intensity and at other times almost farcical.I don’t know if these vying moods mesh well, but they keep me surprised, which is a little fun....

Summary Although I look forward to watchingStranger Thingsseason 5, I am more excited about the renewal of thisApple TV+show. Created by the Duffer Brothers,Stranger Thingshas been one of Netflix’s biggest IPs, especially in the science fiction genre. After running strong for four seasons, the show is finally about to end with a fifth installment. SinceStranger Thingsseason 5 will conclude its long run on Netflix, it is hard not to anticipate its release....

Most fans agree thatNarutois primarily an action-oriented, martial arts fantasy. After all, the story of ninjas with mystical powers battling magical creatures embodies many of the key elements found in the popular shōnen genre. Yet, as the groundbreaking series finale made clear, while fantasy and fighting were central to the narrative,Narutoultimately evolved into a science fiction tale. The finale of theNarutosaga left many fans scratching their heads. After meticulously building upMadara as theNarutofranchise’s ultimate villainand threat throughout several arcs, Masashi Kishimoto, the creator, surprisingly sidelined him in favor of Kaguya Otsutsuki....

Avatar: The Last Airbenderstar Daniel Dae Kim shines a light on the status of the next two seasons of the Netflix adaptation, revealing how things will differ from season 1. The fantasy series adapts the beloved Nickelodeon animated series into live-action, following the powerful Avatar as he learns to master the four elements and brings peace to the world. Part of theAvatar: The Last Airbendercast, Kim plays Fire Lord Ozai, the leader of the Fire Nation who launches a campaign to conquer the other three nations....

Nobody Wants This, the new Netflix romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, has been renewed just weeks after its debut. — but there’s one big change. Created by Erin Foster, partially based on her own experiences falling for her husband, the 10-episode series centers on the unlikely romance that forms between the agnostic and successful podcaster Joanne (Bell) and the unconventional rabbi Noah (Brody) after they meet at a dinner party....

One Piecefans are aware of the power and influence the Straw Hats hold over the pirate world of the series. Despite their humble beginnings as a small team from the East Blue, they have grown into one of the most fearsome groups to travel the seas. Their fame is often attributed to the incredible power displayed by their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, who is undoubtedlyone of the strongest characters in the series....

While he is an icon thanks to his role as Pee-wee Herman in various projects, the bestPaul Reubensmovies and shows prove that the actor was far more than just one role. Reubens’s career on screen goes back to the 1960s, but he first started finding success in bit parts in the likes ofThe Blues BrothersandCheech and Ching’s Next Movie. It wasn’t until the creation of his wildly popular character Pee-wee Herman that Reubens really cemented himself in pop culture which led to many more roles....

Summary A new gameplay system leaked forHonkai: Star Rail2.5 was originally putting players at a disadvantage, but it seems like the mechanics have undergone a much-needed buff ahead of the update’s arrival. Version 2.5 will continue the story arc started with Version 2.4, which sent players back to the Xianzhou Luoufu to attend the Wardance. There are already a few confirmed details about what players can expect from the next patch, starting with the hunt for Hoolay, a prisoner who escaped the Shackling Prison....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2, episode 7. Severanceseason 2, episode 7 has revealed what torture Lumon is inflicting on Gemma, and it is even worse than I first thought. Despite being a minor part ofSeverance’s cast of charactersin terms of overall screentime, Gemma is perhaps the show’s most important character. Not only was her faked death the catalyst of the show by pushing Mark towards Lumon, but the reveal that she was alive duringSeverance’s Overtime Contingency Protocoldrove the narrative into season 2....

Despite being one of the most powerful characters inSonic the Hedgehog 3, Shadow almost meets a tragic fate at the end of the film. After being teased at the end ofSonic 2, Shadow finally debuts inSonic the Hedgehog 3and does not disappoint.Shadow’s origin inSonic the Hedgehog 3is changed slightly from the video games, but most aspects of his character are the same. The most recentSonicmovieestablishes the special relationship Shadow had with Maria, Gerald Robotnik’s granddaughter, and then reveals how she was taken away from him....

Peter Jacobson is the rare character with a leg up on The Smiler inSmile 2. After a variety of smaller and supporting roles in everything from the John Travolta-led legal dramaA Civil ActiontoLaw & Order, Jacobson properly broke out with his turn as Dr. Chris Taub intheHousecastfrom season 4 until the series finale. In the years since the Hugh Laurie-led drama ended, the actor has since gone on to expand his filmography with everything from Justine Bateman’sVioletto Showtime’sRay Donovan, USA Network’sColony,NCIS: Los AngelesandFear the Walking Dead....