20 Years Ago, HBO Canceled A Dark Fantasy Series That Was A Misunderstood Cult Masterpiece

Premiering in 2003, Carnivàle was a beautifully filmed series set during the difficult years of the Great Depression. Created by Daniel Knauf, the show centered around a traveling circus and a California preacher, both unknowingly headed for a final showdown between good and evil. It followed Ben Hawkins, a man on the run with the power to heal, who joins the circus, and Brother Justin Crowe, a preacher troubled by religious visions. Though HBO cancelled it after two seasons in 2005, Carnivàle quickly gained a dedicated fanbase thanks to its complex story and unsettling atmosphere.

Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Could Be Bad News for Hogwarts Legacy 2

WB Games has faced some challenges lately, with unsuccessful game releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League leading to layoffs and canceled projects. They even shut down the highly anticipated Wonder Woman game earlier this year. Despite these setbacks, development on the sequel to Hogwarts Legacy has been moving forward. However, with the possibility of Netflix acquiring WB Games, the future could shift rapidly.

Every Metroid Prime Game, Ranked

Now that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here, and with a total of seven games in the series, it’s the perfect time to rank all the Metroid Prime games from least to most enjoyable.

Speed Racer: Mega 64’s Derrick Acosta Talks Helping to Build a New Anime Universe (Exclusive)

The comic book series Speed Racer: Tales From The Road delves into the untold stories surrounding Speed and the characters within the expanded universe created by Mad Cave. Writer Acosta explained that Mad Cave approached him with the idea of both a Speed Racer series and an anthology to flesh out the world, giving him creative freedom. He revisited the original Speed Racer and the current comics to become familiar with the characters and identify those who hadn’t been featured prominently. He was encouraged to focus on lesser-known characters, as stories about Speed or Racer X were already well-covered. Ultimately, Acosta chose to tell a story from the perspective of a villain.

Malcolm in the Middle Revival Confirms Two Major Details in First Teaser (And One Is Bad News)

Hulu announced the return of Malcolm in the Middle with a teaser on Instagram Friday, confirming the revival, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, will arrive in 2026. While a specific release date wasn’t revealed, the post did share that the revival will be a limited series consisting of only four episodes. The caption described it as a ‘special four-part event,’ likely disappointing fans who were hoping for a longer season.

SAG-AFTRA Responds To Netflix and WB’s Deal

Look, I get why the actors are feeling so strongly about this whole situation. The Guild understands their reaction, but they’re staying neutral for now. SAG-AFTRA has made it clear that this acquisition raises some really legitimate concerns, and they’re expecting both companies involved to be upfront and address them honestly. It’s a tense time, but everyone wants a fair resolution, it seems.