I Can't Believe I Just Noticed Studio Ghibli's Totoro Cameos in Toy Story

For years, fans of both Pixar and Studio Ghibli have enjoyed the artistry and stories from the beloved studios, but there is actually a hiddenMy Neighbor Totorocameo inToy Story 3.This exciting crossover is something that many fans, even the most die-hard ones, may have missed. Seeing this iconic character in a Pixar film is a testament to the deep, though now-ended, partnership between Disney and Studio Ghibli. Totoro’s brief but memorable appearances happen in Bonnie’s room, where he sits among her plush toys, and again at the end of the film when Andy gives away his toys before heading to college....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 532 words · Tammy Miller PhD

I Couldn't Be More Excited For Hoolay's Buffed Comeback In Honkai: Star Rail 3.2

A new leak about Hoolay’s comeback via an endgame activity inHonkai: Star Rail3.2 has been shared and I’m particularly excited about his return as a challenging boss. Hoolay is one of the many bosses that players can face in their adventures through HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG.First introduced with Version 2.5, the same patch that added Feixiao to the game, Hoolay is the warhead and leader of the Borisin faction. He cannot be faced as an Echo of War boss, but Hoolay has been present in several endgame activities, such as theDivergent Universe inHonkai: Star Rail3....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1140 words · Eric Hawkins

I Think Casting A Battlestar Galactica Actor As Picard's Father Was Worth The Star Trek Controversy

Star Trek: Picardseason 2 castingBattlestar Galacticaicon James Callis as Admiral Jean-Luc Picard’s (Patrick Stewart) father was worth the controversy.Star Trek: Picardseason 2 was a time-travel adventure that brought Admiral Picard and his motley La Sirena crew to 2024 Los Angeles. Picard’s mission was to stop Q (John de Lancie) from alteringStar Trek’s timelineand prevent the rise of the fascistConfederation of Earthinstead of the United Federation of Planets. However,Star Trek: Picardseason 2 had another Prime Directive: to definitively answer the lingering question about why Jean-Luc Picard chose to never marry or have children (untilJean-Luc learned he fathered Jack Crusher(Ed Speleers) inStar Trek: Picardseason 3)....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 663 words · John Ross

Invincible Season 3 Brings Back A Character Stronger Than Omni-Man After Their 1-Season Absence

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the Invincible comic book series and potential spoilers for Invincible season 3. Invincibleseason 3 is set to feature one of the show’s strongest characters for the first time since season 1, and they are even more menacing than Omni-Man. With the official trailer offering a glimpse of what to expect when the show returns for its third installment, there is plenty to look forward to, including some familiar faces getting involved in the upcoming story....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1044 words · Joshua Lee

Labubu Race Codes [Snow] (August 2025)

In Labubu Race, train your strength and attempt to reach the finish line in under two minutes. Compete for a top 50 rank while collecting pets along the way. Winning takes effort, speed, and strategy to become the fastest player on the track! To get Potions and Wins inLabubu Race, all you need to do is redeem codes so you can get a head start. Searching for working codes by yourself takes too much time, but we have already found every active code, so you can begin quicker....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Sally Phillips

Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Reunite (& Look Deadly Serious) In First Image For Netflix Crime Thriller RIP

Netflixhas shared a first glimpse ofRIP, their new crime thriller set to star iconic filmmaking duoBen Affleck and Matt Damon. Childhood friends who shared a joint aspiration of becoming professional actors,Affleck and Damon’s first onscreen appearance was as uncredited extras in the 1989 dramaField of Dreams. However, it would be 1997’sGood Will Hunting,which they both wrote and starred in, that would not only earn them an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, but also catapult them into super-stardom....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Jonathan Jones

Metaphor: ReFantazio-Roasted Bidou

In line with the"Help the Hushed Honeybee"quest inMetaphor: ReFantazio, you’ll need to get your hands on the ingredients for Redgrass-Roasted Bidou to help Fabienne and the quest creator, Young Nidia. This will take you on a wild goose chase of sorts through Grand Trad. If all goes well, you can earn Wisdom points, Revee, and even snag the dish’s recipe for yourself. Lending a helping hand at the Hushed Honeybee Inn will get you well-acquainted withMetaphor: ReFantazio’scooking feature, among a handful of other quest rewards....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Joshua Greene

Moiraine's New Weapon Is A Huge Change To The Wheel Of Time Books

Includes SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 4. Moiraine has obtained a new weapon inThe Wheel of Timeseason 3, noting a significant change from the source material.Robert Jordan’s fourteenWheel of Timebooksare rich with detailed, expansive lore, making the fantasy world of his novels feel truly lived-in. Aside from vibrant locations and cultures,there are numerous objects within this universe that provide boons or serve other purposes. Sa’angreal are objects that allow those who can channel, such as the Aes Sedai orthe Dragon Reborn, to access more of the One Power, enhancing their capabilities....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 829 words · Brittany Anderson

Neon Genesis Evangelion's Reason For Existing Is Now Incredibly Ironic

Neon Genesis Evangelionwas a revolutionary series when it first debuted in the 1990s, changing the way that people think about mecha anime forever. The reasons for its originator, Hideaki Anno, creating the series were numerous, but one early interview has him give a reason that’s become incredibly ironic in hindsight. WhenNeon Genesis Evangelionhit the airwavesin 1995, there really hadn’t been anything like it. With damaged characters, a seemingly hopeless battle, and evil machinations in the background,Evangelionspun up a terrifying world that was utterly unique at the time....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Robert Mccarthy

New Landman Season 2 Casting Reunites Two Taylor Sheridan Actors Who Didn't Get Enough Screentime Together 3 Years Ago

Warning! SPOILERS For Landman Season 1 Paramount+ renewedLandmanfor season 2, and its addition of a new cast member will reunite two stars who teamed up in a previous Taylor Sheridan show.Landmanseason 1premiered alongsideYellowstoneseason 5, part 2, replicating the franchise’s gritty neo-Western themes in the West Texas oil fields. Billy Bob Thornton helmsLandmanseason 1’s castas Tommy Norris, a fixer for an oil company run by Monty Miller, played byMad Men’s John Hamm....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Melissa Day

No, Disney+ No Longer Offers A Free Trial — How To Save Money With The Streaming Service

With the large and popular Disney back catalogue, Disney+ could have easily offered nothing new, and simply been a repository with everything fromSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsto the latestStar Warsmovie. However, Disney+ has gone a step further,with Disney+ original moviesand TV shows making their way to the streamer. It’s not just children’s titles either, there are plenty of shows andmovies for adults on Disney+as well.Unfortunately, Disney+ no longer offers a free trial to its service, so interested users are going to need to fork over some money to enjoy it....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Samuel Glass

One Of The Best Villainess Manhwa Completely Redefined The Genre's Core Premise, & That's Why It Needs An Anime

Villains Are Destined to Dieis a novel andvillainess manhwawith uniquely dark themes and humanly flawed characters. It follows a gamer protagonist who is reborn into the body of Penelope Eckhart, the villainess character in the otome game she had been playing. While similar villainess stories likeMy Next Life as the Villainessfocus on romance and are generous with fluff,Villains are Destined to Diedives immediately into a more gritty and desperate struggle for survival from its main character....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Patrick Aguirre

One Piece Might Have Already Revealed What Loki's Devil Fruit Is, & It's Terrifying

After the ending of the chaotic and beloved Egghead arc, theOne Piecemanga brought fans to a destination they had been waiting for years to explore: the Kingdom of Elbaph. The Land of the Giants has been one of the series’ most unique and intriguing locations, with new characters who are equally mysterious. Among these enigmatic new cast members,the manga introduced a new villainwho could spell disaster for the Straw Hats and their friend, Loki....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Erika Delgado