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Interest in the upcoming live-action series is building, especially after the main cast was announced: Byeon Woo-seok will play Jinwoo, Han So-hee will be Cha Hae-in, and Kang You-seok will take on the role of Yoo Jinho. Recent news suggests the series will have seven episodes and filming is expected to start in April. A post on the Filmmakers Community forum also revealed additional cast members. While details about what the episodes will cover are still unknown, some fans are worried that seven episodes might not be enough to tell the full story.

It’s common for series endings to be controversial, though few have sparked as much outrage as the finale of Game of Thrones. However, the biggest issue with Stranger Things‘ ending was that it didn’t give clear, lasting consequences to its most important characters. While Eleven’s fate is left open to interpretation, the show avoided giving any major character a truly tragic ending – something fans had been discussing since the final season was announced. This makes sense, given the creators’ consistent message that the show was about friendship, personal growth, and optimism, not unnecessary violence. But just because a creative decision is understandable doesn’t necessarily mean it feels satisfying or makes sense within the story.

I just saw the news on Netflix Anime’s official X account – the next season won’t be available everywhere right away. They’re only releasing it in certain parts of Asia, though they haven’t said exactly which ones. It looks like those of us in the US might have to wait a few weeks, possibly until all the episodes have aired. If you’re eager to watch, Crunchyroll is streaming it on January 8th, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, just about an hour after it airs in Japan. Keep in mind that date is for the subtitled version; the dubbed episodes won’t be available for at least a couple of weeks after that.

The Pokémon Company has been working hard to print enough cards to meet the huge demand, even saying they were producing at their absolute maximum. However, cards still sell out incredibly quickly. This is partly because there just aren’t enough cards available, but also because of resellers. These resellers buy up cards as soon as they hit stores, hoping to make a profit by selling them at higher prices. This creates a frustrating cycle where limited stock fuels even more reselling. While The Pokémon Company’s new printing facility is a clear effort to increase production, it’s uncertain if it will be enough to solve the problem.

The popular show The Amazing World of Gumball is back with two new seasons, continuing the story right where it left off on Cartoon Network seven years ago. The original creator and many of the same team members returned, bringing a renewed energy to the series while staying true to its famously quirky and fun style. These new seasons feel both modern and wonderfully familiar.

The film Goodbye June boasts a fantastic cast, including Toni Collette, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren, and Johnny Flynn. It’s a deeply emotional story about love and grief, likely to move audiences. Set during the Christmas season, the film follows a family grappling with their mother’s final days after a cancer diagnosis. As she’s in the hospital, her four adult children and their strained father are forced to confront their own issues and find a way to connect while facing the loss of the woman who holds them together.

Warwick Davis, who played Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films, shared exciting news about the upcoming HBO Max series. He’s one of the few original cast members returning, and says the new show will retell the beloved stories with greater depth and detail while remaining very true to the books.

From now until January 10th, Steam players can download Billie’s Wheelie for free. The game, which is set to release on PC in 2025, clearly takes inspiration from the classic Super Monkey Ball series. While it doesn’t quite reach the same level of refinement, it’s still a fun experience – so much so that it currently has a 100% positive rating from Steam users. You can check out the trailer below to get a feel for the gameplay.

Some series completely avoid tired tropes. Great manga isn’t defined by being specifically ‘Japanese’ or catering to ‘otaku’ culture; it’s just compelling storytelling expressed through the unique art style of manga. For those new to manga, the key isn’t to try and become a fan, but to discover the exceptional stories that rise above the typical – narratives so creative that you forget you’re even reading a manga, and are completely immersed in the story itself.

Grant Morrison discovered the Wachowskis had drawn heavily from his work on The Invisibles for The Matrix, even directly lifting designs and concepts he owned, not DC Comics. This angered DC (owned by Warner Brothers) as they hadn’t received any credit or compensation for their ideas being used in a film. Coupled with the cancellation of Morrison’s “Superman 2000” pitch, he decided to leave DC and move to Marvel. He began his time at Marvel with a critically acclaimed miniseries, Marvel Boy, which often goes underappreciated.