Marvel Comics first introduced X-23, a teenage character who would later become well-known as Laura Kinney, in the third issue of its comic book series NYX on February 1, 2004. Though NYX wasn’t a widely popular title, it proved to be an ideal starting point for this new character connected to Wolverine’s story.
The anime series Farming Life in Another World, known for its relaxing story about starting a new life in another world, will return for a second season this April. A new trailer and poster have been released to celebrate the upcoming premiere this Spring.
You can now watch The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones on Tubi. This movie, based on the first book in Cassandra Clare’s popular series, follows Clary Fray, a teenager from New York City, as she uncovers a hidden family history. After her mother disappears, Clary meets the Shadowhunters, a group of warriors descended from angels. She soon learns she’s one of them and joins their fight to protect the world from evil, all while searching for an ancient artifact that holds the key to her mother’s fate. When it came out in 2013, the movie received mostly negative reviews and wasn’t a box office success.
Born on February 1, 1965, Brandon Lee was the son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee is remembered as one of the greatest movie stars in martial arts history, and Brandon was his only son. Tragically, Bruce Lee passed away in 1973 at just 32 years old, when Brandon was only eight. He died unexpectedly while working on the film Enter the Dragon, collapsing during a voice-over recording session.
Currently, there’s no confirmed release date for Star Wars Jedi 3, but development is well underway following the 2023 launch of Jedi Survivor. We expect to see some kind of reveal this year, possibly starting with a cinematic trailer to announce the sequel. Hopefully, Jedi 3 will launch with much smoother performance than Jedi Survivor, which suffered from technical issues on various platforms for months after release.
The popular drama Southland offered a realistic portrayal of the lives of Los Angeles police officers. The show centers on veteran cop John Cooper (Michael Cudlitz), who is secretly gay, and his assignment to mentor rookie officer Ben Sherman (Benjamin McKenzie). The team also includes Detective Lydia Adams (Regina King), balancing her job with caring for her mother, and her partner, Russell Clarke (Tom Everett Scott), who is struggling with issues at home. Each officer has personal ambitions within the LAPD. Southland was praised for its authenticity and consistently improved with each season.
WWE star Jordynne Grace, along with Chelsea Green, Ivy Nile, Kelani Jordan, Maxxine Dupri, and Jacy Jayne, formed a Power Rangers team and dramatically announced their transformation. They appeared in their wrestling outfits, complete with Power Rangers sound effects and costumes that looked like they came straight from the TV show. You can watch the full video here.
The world was slowly recovering from years of terrible conflict when Madara Uchiha started the Fourth Great Ninja War, resulting in thousands of deaths. Each of the four major wars featured a remarkably powerful ninja who made significant contributions to their village, and who were figures most people wouldn’t dare oppose.
Matthew Lillard, known for playing Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo films, recently shared his opinions on the upcoming Scooby-Doo series on Netflix while discussing his return to the Scream franchise. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Lillard expressed his excitement for the new show, saying he believes Scooby-Doo deserves a comeback. He also had some ideas about how the series should be structured.
We still talk about many classic fantasy shows, but some lesser-known ones were also really great. While they might not have the same special effects or grand scale as today’s biggest hits, they helped prove how captivating fantasy stories could be, even before shows like Game of Thrones. They’re a lot of fun to revisit, particularly if you remember watching them as a kid.