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Noriyuki “Pat” Morita played Mr. Miyagi throughoutThe Karate Kidfranchise, and his iconic character was inspired by a real instructor of martial arts from East Asia. Mr. Miyagi was introduced in 1984’sThe Karate Kidas a maintenance person who is secretly a martial arts expert. Miyagi befriends and trains Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in karate to help defend him against high-school bullies. ThroughoutThe Karate Kidsaga,Daniel learns many important lessons from Mr. Miyagi, which helps shape him into becoming a successful martial arts instructor inCobra Kai....

Before he was one of the most popular actors on the planet, Pedro Pascal’s first big break came inGame of Thrones, one of the biggest shows of all time. These days, it feels likePedro Pascal is everywhere in Hollywood, and for good reason, as he is an incredibly talented actor who has proven time and again his ability to deliver a stellar performance. From Joel inThe Last of Usto Din Djarin inThe Mandalorian, Pascal has been a part of some significant blockbuster franchises....

The Night King fromGame of Thronesseems to be based on a villain from George R.R. Martin’sSong of Ice and Fireseries, butthe books' character is actually better than his HBO show counterpart. The Night King asGame of Thronespresents him doesn’t exist in Martin’s series, as there’s no clear leader or central figure of the White Walkers. The Others all seem to be the same in the source material, with no apparent hierarchy....

With the latest patch announcement forBaldur’s Gate 3, it is fair to assume it may be the game’s final update. Developer Larian Studios has been hard at work even a whole year after the game’s full original release, perfecting the game with fixes and additional content all for free. With such an expansive and detailed game like this giant of an RPG title, players have been spoiled with content. What is in store for next year is huge for the game, but it could also be marking the final stretch of what is left to add....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Will Trent season 3, episode 5, “Breathe with Me.” Since the pilot,Will Trenthas largely focused on Will and Angie’s relationship, butseason 3, episode 5 demonstrates how the show can thrive without their romance.The ABC police procedural series revolves around the titular character, a highly skilled GBI agent with a traumatic past. Will grew up in the foster care system alongside Angie, hence their complex dynamic....

Marvel’sX-Menline recently announced a brand-new series for another fan-favorite character, finally givingEmma Frosther first solo series in over 20 years. Following in the footsteps of the recentRogue: The Savage Land, the series won’t be set in the present day. Instead, Marvel Comics will revisit Emma’s story at another point in X-Men history, taking readers back to her roots in the villainous group, the Hellfire Club. As announced by Marvel, writer Amy Chu and artist Andrea Di Vito are teaming up for thefive-part limited series titledEmma Frost: The White Queen, set before she was the X-Men’s own diamond-skinned diva....

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, “Give the World Away.” I thought the penultimate episode ofYellowstonewould be full of exciting, game-changing moments that set up a thrilling series finale, but I was wrong. The end is closer than ever forTaylor Sheridan’s TV show, and the writer continues wasting time the show just doesn’t have. Instead of progressingYellowstoneseason 5, part 2’s most intriguing conflicts and stories,“Give the World Away” is full of unnecessary fluffthat, at the end of the day, is forgettable....

Simu Liuis pushing for an action video game adaptation that Donnie Yen wasn’t able to get off the ground, 13 years after the game’s release. Liu has become a very high-profile star in the last few years, rising to prominence oncast ofShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, playing the titular hero. He’s since starred in a variety of other high-profile films, including asthe rival Ken inBarbie, Leo inArthur the King, and Harlan Shepherd inAtlas....

Following the release ofCaptain America: Brave New World, the film’s director, Julius Onah, is responding to its less-than-stellar reception. The latest MCU outing currently sits at a 49% critic score onRotten Tomatoes, with a much better audience score of 80%. As such, it is fair to say the movie is divisive. Even so, Onah maintained his enthusiasm forCaptain America: Brave New Worldduring an appearance on thePhase Heropodcast. When asked about the response to the film, Onah said, “I’m just excited to be sharing the movie with audiences....

There are so many wonderful kinds of animation styles, and one underrepresented but powerfully enduring aesthetic is that ofstop-motion. Whether through the use of cut-outs, claymation, or puppetry, stop-motion is a cinematic technique whereby the camera stops and starts in rapid progression to give animated figures the impression of movement. This is a highly time-consuming and meticulous animation technique, and although other styles may be simpler and more affordable, some of thebest-animated movies of all timeutilize a stop-motion style....

There are some truly incredible father figures inTV shows.Found family relationships in TV showscreate some rather emotional moments, andit’s always heartwarming to see someone who takes on a parental roledespite having no need to do so. Father figures come in many forms. Severalgreat TV shows about unbreakable sibling bondssee situations like this, for example. However, not every father figure needs to have a biological or direct familial relation - they can also be mentors, teachers, or friends as well....

The world of comics is populated by many thousands of characters, whose stories have been explored over the industry’s nine-decade history. From pre-superhero pulp protagonists to modern-day icons, the genre has so many characters that anyone can find a hero to identify with. Although male characters have historically dominated the medium,there’s awealth of female heroesand villainsalike that have become iconic in their own right. Female characters often take a backseat to A-list male heroes likeBatman,Superman,WolverineandSpider-Man, but some of the greatest heroes and villains in print are women....

The vampire subgenre is one of the most popular categories for fans of thehorror genre, and Netflix has its fair share of great options to watch. Especially given directorRobert Eggers' recent box office success withNosferatu, it makes complete sense that vampire movies and TV shows would have a big swing back into the public consciousness. Moreover, the vampire subgenre is quite diverse in how it represents the supernatural creatures, ranging from romance to comedy to all-out horror, creating something for all audiences....