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The Avengers have long been defunct in theMarvel Cinematic Universefor a wide variety of different reasons. Theoriginal Avengerswere once the dominant force in the MCU, responding to world-ending threats and representing the Earth’s mightiest heroes. However, the superhero team hasn’t been active for a long while in the franchise thanks to a culmination of various factors. The Avengers were last seen banding together along with the rest of the world’s heroes to defeat Thanos and his army during the Battle of Earth....

After a ten-year wait,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis finally here, and new and returning players alike will need to dust off theirDragon Agemuscles to get back into the swing of things. If you, like myself, are completely new to theDAfranchise, you might actually have an advantage. A lot has changed sinceInquisition,so there are no habits for you to unlearn. Overall,Veilguardtakes a much more action-packed approach to combat.You’re now in command of your party members through anFF7 Remake-style action menu, and your party members now take no damage....

Vikings made many appearances in Gary Larson’sThe Far Side, and as much as the cartoon’s Viking jokeswere based in Larson’s interest in real-world history, they presented a deliberately skewed take on the historical record. That is, Larson’sVikings were nothing short of a bunch of goofballs, in most cases more akin to merry pranksters than violent marauders. This was, of course, the root ofThe Far Side’sViking comedy. ThoughThe Far Sideis often cited for its dark humor, Gary Larson was just as often keen to do the opposite – to take something deadly serious and make it silly....

WARNING: Major spoilers for Nosferatu aheadRobert Eggers' vampire horror movieNosferatuis memorable for its slow-burning narrative and intense sense of dread, but there were still a number of moments that were genuinely shocking. StarringBill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, the Gothic tale borrows heavily from genuine Eastern European folklore to create a nightmarish new iteration of the familiar story about a mysterious Transylvanian nobleman terrorizing a city in Western Europe, and in particular a newlywed couple....

Harlan Coben’s Netflix adaptations have been some of the most popular and critically acclaimed drama shows of the past two years, and his latest outingJust One Lookis no different. The show follows a woman named Greta who must confront her husband’s dark secrets when a single photo throws everything she thought she knew about her marriage into question.Just One Lookis perfect for Harlan Coben fansand newcomers alike, using this gripping story to explore important themes of honesty and truth....

Sony is reportedly working on a newGod of Wargame with a surprising new setting. The action series has been widely praised for its 2018 reboot, which took protagonist Kratos out of his traditional Greek mythology setting and plopped him down in a world of Norse gods, valkyries, and giants to great effect. Both the eponymous 2018God of Warand its direct sequel,God of War: Ragnarok have received rave reviews. But now, it may be time for theGod of Warfranchise to explore a new direction, and one industry insider says he knows what that is....

Judy Greer’s original idea for herMCUcharacter’s return inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniawould have made the polarizing Phase 5 movie so much better. Peyton Reed’s thirdAnt-Manmovie hit theaters in February 2023 and was immediately met with criticism, mostly because of its huge world-changing scale, which was far removed from the grounded and intimate nature of 2015’sAnt-Manand 2018’sAnt-Man and the Wasp. It’s not just the audience who wanted something else fromAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, either, as anAnt-Manfranchiseactor has also revealed her original vision....

Liko’s hairpin design inPokémon Horizonsis once again sparking excitement among fans, especially with its latest update inPokémon Horizons: Mega Voltage. Originally inspired by Ash Ketchum’s first hat, the accessory, which matches the symbol on the center, has now evolved in the two-year time skip between sagas. As the hype forPokémon’s new series,Mega Voltagecontinues to swell, the connection between Liko and Ash’s legacy grows stronger. This change has fueled speculation about whether this continuing connection means Ash will make an appearance in the new series....

Full Metal Panic!is a classic mecha series, which many fans may be familiar with from its multiple anime adaptations over the years. Now, that long-running series is finally getting a sequel, and it’ll show the original’s characters as adults. Full Metal Panic!began as a series of light novels in 1998, publishing a total of 12 books, with the series finally ending in 2010. It was adapted into several anime over that time frame, includingFull Metal Panic!...

Billy Bob Thornton’s darkChristmascomedy franchise is making the holidays a little more twisted, as it climbs up the streaming charts. The multi-talented performer broke through in 1996 with the disturbing dramaSling Blade, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, and winning the award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Thornton in 1998 picked up another nomination for playing a tortured character in a decidedly dark movie, getting a Best Supporting Actor nod for Sam Raimi’s thrillerA Simple Plan....

Jura, the leader ofBoruto: Two Blue Vortex’s main villainous group, the Shinju (self-aware Divine Trees), is one of the most intriguing characters in the series. The origin of this ominous character has been one of the most recurring questions asked by fans of this amazing series. Due to his nature as a Sentient God Tree, the manga strongly hinted at Jura being created with another notable character as his base....

King the Landmight be getting a U.S. version, and there are several American actors who could take on various roles in the remake. Starring Lee Jun-ho and Im Yoon-ah,the Netflix original K-dramacenters around the love story between an heir who is in the midst of an inheritance battle and a hotel manager. Creating a remake is often tricky, especially because fans of the TV show not only fell in love with the story but also the actors who starred in the original series....

Below Deck Sailing Yachtseason 5Chef Cloyce Martinmay soon find himself on the chopping block after his carelessness caught the attention of Captain Glenn Shephard. At 22, Cloyce’s age drew skepticism about his skill level. The talented chef is quite confident, which makes him resistant to criticism. In light of his recent mistakes, Cloyce’s future on the sailing yacht Parsifal III hangs in the balance. Cloyce has a background in reality television....