Every Time Star Trek: TNG Used The Enterprise’s Forgotten Second Bridge

The USS Enterprise-D had a second bridge that was rarely used inStar Trek: The Next Generation. Following the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and his crew,TNGushered in a new era ofStar Trekand introduced a new, upgradedversion of the Starship Enterprise. Not only was the Enterprise-D significantly larger than its predecessors, but it also allowed families and other civilians on board. To keep these families safer during a battle, the Enterprise-D can separate its larger saucer section from its drive section, which is equipped with its own battle bridge....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1129 words · Brittany Wilson

Fire Force Season 3 Shares First Look at Its Premiere, Teasing an Overdue Return

Fire Forceseason 3 is almost here, and it seems like the 4-year wait for the new season is looking to pay off as the first look into episode #1 teases an even better product than the prequel. The hype battle shonen made by David Productions and adapted from Atsushi Ohkubo’s manga is, without a doubt, one of this year’s most exciting anime, and the anticipation is real. The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the anime revealed the first sneak peek into season 3’s first episode, sharing 4 exciting photos....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Samantha Owens

Friday the 13th's Future Is The Brightest It's Been In Years

Summary TheFriday the 13thfranchise was on its way to a potential resurgence with a new installment, with some creative powerhouses at its helm. Unfortunately, its initial potential was weighed down by several unforeseeable setbacks and challenges that almost killed it. However, despite nearly reaching the end of the line,Friday the 13thhas risen from the ashes, and its future now seems brighter than ever. Comprising 12 slasher films, one television series, and several novels, comic books, and video games,Friday the 13this known to be one of the most commercially successful horror franchises of all time....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Valerie Cantu

Gary Larson's Final Words On His Career Are Bizarre, Touching, & Perfect For The Far Side

Summary Gary Larson, creator ofThe Far Side, is by any measurable standard,an idiosyncratic artistic mind, with a singular perspective on his art, and the whole world in general, that no one could truly replicate – something thrown into sharp relief by his final essay inThe Complete Far Side, which wrapped up his retrospective on his career. Near the end ofThe Complete Far Side Volume Two, Larson penned one final essay, which began with him acknowledging that he occasionally regretted retiring, and ended with him admitting that he wanted “to stop writing about cartoons and thinking about cartoons....

August 23, 2025 · 10 min · 1978 words · Michelle Thomas

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s Christmas Episode Plan Is Unfortunate But Secretly Genius

AlthoughGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriageseason 1 doesn’t include a Christmas episode, theYoung Sheldonspinoff’s decision to avoid the holiday is secretly ingenious.Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s titlealone proves thatYoung Sheldon’s spinoff is ambitious. The show follows Sheldon’s older brother Georgie as he navigates the newlywed life with his wife Mandy and their baby Cece, working for Mandy’s father and living in her family home until they can afford a place of their own....

August 23, 2025 · 6 min · 1123 words · Cheryl Lee

Hank Scorpio's Two Returns Thankfully Avoided Ruining The Simpsons' Best Ever One-Off Character

AlthoughThe Simpsonsdid bring back Hank Scorpio more than once, his repeated returns never dented his status as the show’s funniest one-off character. After 35 years on the air,The Simpsonshas a cast of thousands. Most episodes of the show introduce a new character or two and, after over 740 episodes, this has resulted in a massive, sprawling cast for the animated sitcom.The Simpsonsseason 36is likely to make this cast list even bigger, but not all the show’s characters are created equal....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 838 words · Penny Smith

How Daniel Lawson Really Died In Territory

Includes SPOILERS for Territory season 1.Netflix’sTerritorybegins with the death of Daniel Lawson, but more information regarding his death is revealed throughout season 1.Territory’scastprimarily compose the fictional Lawson family, the owners of Marianne Station, the world’s largest cattle station. Aconflict of succession ensues following the death of Daniel Lawson, who’s shown in the first episode to have fallen from his horse in the desert, resulting in him being eaten alive by wild dogs....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 862 words · Jonathan Hurst

Hulk's New Venom Form Finally Taps the Twisted Potential Marvel Keeps Missing

TheHulkis an incredibly popular Marvel character, having shown up in many movies and shows across the MCU. The character is a household name, which is why it’s so surprising that Marvel has continually fumbled the exploration of the Hulk teaming up with another majorly popular character,Venom. On the surface, Venom and the Hulk should be a match made in heaven. A horrifying potential outcome forthe Hulkwas revealed in the story “Host” by Benjamin Percy, Brian Level, Ruth Redmond, and Travis Lanham fromVenomverse Reborn#1....

August 23, 2025 · 4 min · 665 words · Christopher Byrd Jr.

I Went To Call of Duty Next And Saw More Than Just Black Ops 6

Quick Links Last month I traveled to Washington, DC for what can only be described as the most impressive and extravagant event built around a single game release I’ve ever seen. I’ve participated in many gaming preview style events that involved travel in my fifteen years covering the industry, even some built specifically around theCall of Dutyfranchise, butCall of Duty Nextwas something else. The Washington, DC location of Call of Duty Next for 2024’s edition was a deliberate choice for promotingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6with the game’s fictionalized story deeply rooted in the political intrigue of the ’90s....

August 23, 2025 · 12 min · 2357 words · Jay Peterson

I'm Convinced Pedro Pascal Will Be The Best Mister Fantastic After New Fantastic Four MCU Photo Reveal

A new photo from the set ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepshas me convinced that Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards will be the strongest depiction of the iconic hero in Marvel’s live-action history. After years of waiting patiently, I was thrilled on Valentine’s Day when Marvel Studios confirmed the cast of Marvel’s First Family’sMCUreboot movie. Pedro Pascal, who has recently become one of my favorite actors, was a particularly brilliant addition, though hiscasting inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepscaused some division among die-hard Marvel fans....

August 23, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Carlos Moore

Is Madden NFL 23 Down? How to Check Server Status

Is Madden NFL 23 Down? How to Check Server Status Madden NFL 23 is officially out, and football freaks can’t wait to get their hands on the next iteration of this beloved franchise. As with any big title, though, it is important to know what to do if you can’t enter the game for some reason, especially when everything seems fine on your end. Here is everything you need to know about how to check to see ifMadden NFL 23 is down and its overall server status....

August 23, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Traci Dominguez

Jeremy Jordan's 10 Best Movies And TV Shows

ThoughJeremy Jordanmight be best known for his role inSupergirlby genre television fans, his best movies and TV shows actually offer a lot more in the way of stage adaptations and musicals. That makes sense considering Jordan got his professional start on Broadway in 2009’sRock of Ages. He also originated Broadway roles inBonnie & ClydeandThe Newsiesa few years later. Jordan has been able to successfully move back and forth between the stage and the screen though, appearing in numerous stage plays, musicals, their on screen adaptations, and a variety of TV shows and movies....

August 23, 2025 · 10 min · 2092 words · Antonio Taylor

Junji Ito's Most Powerful Story Isn't Just Great, It Made Me Finally Believe The Horror Master's Hype

Warning: potential spoilers for Uzumaki Junji Itois one of the greatest, most well-known figures in horror, boasting classic manga titles likeTomieandUzumaki, the latter of which has received an anime adaptation that debuted in September 2024. Being an avid horror fan myself, Junji Ito’s name was constantly brought to my attention long before I began reading manga. And as I ventured further into the medium, I made sure to giveUzumakia try, expecting my mind to be blown....

August 23, 2025 · 5 min · 1054 words · Manuel Carter