10 Most Exciting Upcoming Fantasy Shows Based On Books

As a huge fantasy fan, I’ve been thrilled to see so many amazing books come out lately! Just this year, 2025, has given us some real gems. I especially loved “Oathbound” by Tracy Deonn – it’s the third book in the “Legendborn” series and it’s fantastic – and “Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soul” by V.E. Schwab was another standout for me.

10 Best Long-Running Anime That Will Keep Fans Busy For Years

While it’s good that anime and manga are increasingly focusing on manageable production schedules and creator well-being, there’s still value in long-running series that can captivate audiences for years. A few franchises, in particular, have earned their longevity thanks to consistently high quality and enduring appeal.

Did Halo 4 Successfully Relaunch the Franchise 13 Years Ago, or Was It a Mistake?

Unlike the previous Halo games which focused on the Human-Covenant war, Halo 4 took players to a new location and introduced a fresh cast of enemies, weapons, and backstory. The gameplay remained solid and was a major reason for the game’s success, particularly its multiplayer. However, even after many years, I still find issues with the story and some gameplay changes, and I believe these contributed to the challenges faced by later Halo titles.

The 10 Best Movie and TV Franchises Based on Books

Which book-to-screen adaptations are the greatest? We’ve compiled a list of 10 outstanding movie and TV franchises that not only innovated in their time but continue to resonate with audiences today, even years later.

JRR Tolkien Confirmed He Nearly Killed 1 of Lord of the Rings’ Best Characters

Tolkien hadn’t yet planned the dramatic rescue of Frodo and Sam by the Great Eagles after the Ring’s destruction. He initially considered having Merry and Pippin find them in the desolate land of Gorgoroth. Interestingly, he also noted that if one of the hobbits were to die, it should be Pippin, but in a surprisingly brave act – though he never finished outlining what that act might be. Sadly, Tolkien left this plan unfinished. However, a passage in the final version of The Lord of the Rings feels like it could have originally been written as Pippin’s final moments.