The MCU Can Revisit Classic X-Men Stories, But It’s Time to Put the Most Iconic One Aside Forever

With the Multiverse Saga wrapping up, characters from the X-Men universe—originally part of 20th Century Fox—are poised to rejoin Marvel Studios. Fans are already excited, noticing the comic-book-accurate costumes of Professor X and Cyclops, and hoping Marvel can finally deliver a successful live-action adaptation of the Dark Phoenix storyline. While the comics version was impactful, its power stemmed more from the moment it was released than the story itself. Given this, Marvel Studios should consider moving past the Dark Phoenix saga entirely for its X-Men films and shows. As Ian Malcolm famously asked, the question isn’t can they do it, but should they?

‘Star Trek’ Inspired These 6 Brilliant Sci-Fi Shows

Science fiction television has evolved over the years, but many common themes still appear. Several shows inspired by Star Trek have cleverly updated the original ideas, feeling like loving tributes instead of simple copies. While some *Star Trekinspired series stay quite close to the original, that familiarity is often part of what makes them so appealing.

This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, CASSETTE BOY, more

This week also brings the release of several new games: Big Hops, a 3D platformer, is available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC. CASSETTE BOY, a puzzle action RPG, launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. And for PC players, there’s Kotama & Academy Citadel, a fast-paced side-scrolling action game.

Ariana Grande Rocks Elphaba-Coded Look at the 2026 Golden Globes

Ariana Grande, known for her role in Wicked: For Good, wore a black Vivienne Westwood Couture ball gown to the 2026 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills on January 11th. The dark color seemed to be a nod to Cynthia Erivo’s character, Elphaba Thropp, from the same film, as Elphaba begins as a friend and then becomes an enemy of Grande’s character. Nikki Glaser hosted the event.

Teyana Taylor Sends Message to “Little Brown Girls” After Globes Win

The actress from One Battle After Another won the award for Best Supporting Female Actor in a Motion Picture at the ceremony on January 11th. She was chosen over fellow nominees Ariana Grande (Wicked: For Good), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Emily Blunt (The Smashing Machine), Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value).

Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner Share a Kiss at Golden Globes 2026

Kylie Jenner has become a regular at the Golden Globes, consistently showing her support for her partner over the past few years. So, it wasn’t surprising to see her at the 2026 awards show on January 11th, alongside her boyfriend. For the ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, Kylie wore a striking metallic silver gown, completing the look with a high ponytail and jewelry from Lorraine Schwartz.

Attack on Titan Star Calls The Anime a Scam: “It Will Continue to Be Repeated”

The fourth and final season of the series aired between 2020 and 2023, split into two parts with two additional special episodes. While the main story has concluded in both the anime and manga, the franchise continues to release new content. In 2026, a remastered version of Attack on Titan: The Final Chapter – The Last Attack will be shown in Dolby Cinema theaters starting January 9th. Director Yuichiro Hayashi, along with the voice actors for Eren Yeager (Yuki Kaji), Mikasa Ackerman (Yui Ishikawa), and Armin Arlet (Marina Inoue), attended the premiere event, where Yuki Kaji playfully quipped about the series being a bit of a trick.