8 Years Ago Today, an Iconic 1980s Sitcom Was Controversially Cancelled (& Its Replacement Was Just As Good)

Revivals are often tricky, but some manage to come back feeling just as strong as before – and that’s unusual. ABC’s Roseanne did exactly that in 2018, returning for a tenth season after 21 years off the air. The original series had ended in 1997, but the revival was a big success. While critics gave it mixed reviews, audiences loved it, with over 27 million people tuning in for the first two episodes.

5 Bizarre ’80s Cartoons That You Completely Forgot About

The 1980s had a lot of fantastic animated TV shows, but also some truly strange ones. Many of these are now just hazy memories, and people today would hardly believe they ever existed. Here are 5 of the most unusual and forgotten cartoons from that decade.

Nickelodeon Animator Drops Out of A.I. Program Following Backlash

Gutierrez announced on social media that he’s leaving Amazon’s AI animation project after receiving significant criticism. He said he’s been carefully considering the feedback and understands concerns about using AI in animation. He expressed gratitude to those who were understanding and stated he’s decided to cancel the planned Punky Duck series. Gutierrez explained his original goal was to highlight the work of artists using this new technology, and he sincerely apologized to anyone he upset, promising to be more considerate in the future. He thanked everyone for their patience.

Star Trek’s Wrath of Khan Proves Fans’ Were Wrong the Whole Time

It’s easy to see why fans are upset, but they’re mixing up being a fan with having respect for, and talent in, the world of Star Trek. Alex Kurtzman, who’s led Star Trek for the last ten years, claims to be a fan himself. While we can’t know what anyone truly feels, whether or not Kurtzman is a fan is irrelevant. After all, the creators of five fantastic Star Trek films weren’t necessarily fans of the series to begin with.

10 Best War Movies That Focus On A Single Mission

The film Pressure, adapted from David Haig’s play, centers on General Eisenhower as he prepares for the D-Day invasion. He’s relying on Captain James Stagg (played by Andrew Scott), a meteorologist who urges a one-day delay due to dangerous weather. This decision, based on scientific forecasting, ultimately saved many lives and played a key role in the Allies’ success in the war.

Rockstar Games Developers Announce Founding of Rockstar Game Workers Union

So, I was watching a video that brought up how Rockstar laid off a bunch of developers back in October 2025, and it reminded me of all the stuff people were saying about them trying to prevent people from forming a union. Apparently, this new group, the RGWU, showed up right before the lawsuit from IWGB against Rockstar – the one about Grand Theft Auto 6 – is finally going to court. It feels like everything’s coming to a head.

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’s Real World Event Brings Tears to Voice Actors’ Eyes

Atsumi Tanezaki, who voices Frieren in the Japanese version of the anime, recently visited a real-life exhibit based on the series. She was deeply touched by the experience, especially when seeing recreations of key moments, like the rock Fern shot an arrow through and Frieren’s magical flower field – it almost made her cry! Nobuhiko Okamoto, the voice of Himmel, had a similar reaction. He was overwhelmed by how accurately the exhibit captured the anime’s world, and seeing a life-sized Stark felt incredibly real. He was especially moved by Himmel’s statue and the beautiful flower field, admitting he almost cried from the sheer beauty of it all.

2026 Horror Movie Sequel Is Now Streaming After Record-Breaking $214M Box Office (& It’s an Instant Hit)

The horror genre is thriving, as evidenced by the success of Scream 7. Not only did it have the biggest opening weekend of any film in the Scream series, but it also earned the most money overall. Now, fans can watch the latest installment – Scream 7 – on Paramount+, and it’s already proving popular on the streaming platform, continuing the film’s winning streak.