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In the early-2000s comedies of Will Ferrell, unexpected jokes and understated one-liners were a hallmark. However, one of the funniest instances from the movie “Elf” almost didn’t make it to the screen. Actor Mark Acheson, who played the gruff mailroom worker that befriends Buddy the elf in the film, shared his experience during an interview with The Daily Mail last year to celebrate the movie’s 20th anniversary. He disclosed that his entire role was almost omitted from the final cut.

As an eager observer, I’m thrilled to share that “Common Side Effects” has emerged as one of the highly anticipated releases gracing Adult Swim’s schedule next year. Fans have been given a more detailed sneak peek with the unveiling of a new trailer for this upcoming animated series. Since its initial announcement, “Common Side Effects” has stirred quite a buzz among fans, not just because it was created by one of the minds behind the now-cancelled “Scavengers Reign”, but also due to the involvement of a creator from “Veep”, and the dynamic duo behind “King of the Hill”. This latest glimpse offers us the best insight yet into what we can expect from this exciting new series.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve been excitedly following The Game Awards 2024, and boy, was I intrigued by Naughty Dog’s unveiling of a fresh IP titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. However, the response to this upcoming PS5 game has been less than optimistic so far. The reveal trailer, available on both PlayStation and Naughty Dog’s YouTube channels, is garnering more dislikes than likes, and the comments on the former are overwhelmingly negative. Interestingly, Naughty Dog seems to have anticipated this backlash and decided to disable the comment section on their own upload.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it this way: My journey in the entertainment world kick-started with the comedic group Good Neighbor and YouTube videos, but that was just the beginning. In 2013, I found myself joining the iconic Saturday Night Live, elevating my fame to unprecedented heights. Besides playing supporting roles in live-action films like “Hello, My Name is Doris” and “No Hard Feelings”, I’ve also made my directorial debut with the feature-length movie, “Y2K”. This apocalyptic high school comedy, distributed by A24, marks a significant leap in my creative journey.

As The Boys, Amazon’s popular superhero satire, starts filming its fifth and last season, showrunner Eric Kripke expresses a mix of excitement and apprehension about wrapping up the series. He hinted at significant shifts in the show’s universe while acknowledging the challenge of delivering a fitting conclusion. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kripke highlighted the creative freedom that comes from knowing the ending. “Knowing the endpoint as a filmmaker is like a gift,” he said, “because you know when to unleash chaos and transform the world of the show. You don’t have to worry about maintaining it because there are no more seasons. It’s time to trigger the endgame. That’s what the finale was designed to do.

Crunchyroll has unveiled their initial list of new anime shows set to premiere on their streaming platform for the Winter 2025 season, boasting titles such as Season 2 of “Solo Leveling” and “Dr. Stone Science Future”, among others. The year 2024 has been exceptional for anime, setting a high bar for 2025 to meet or even exceed. As the Winter 2025 season is already upon us, it won’t be long until we discover how it measures up.