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According to The Wrap, one of the biggest successes during Kennedy’s leadership at Lucasfilm was the critically praised Andor series. However, a source inside Lucasfilm claimed that Dave Filoni didn’t actually like the show. Lucasfilm has refuted this, and Filoni has publicly praised Andor. Still, rumors of his reservations about the more mature direction of Star Wars television have persisted for years. Darren Mooney offered a particularly insightful observation in light of Lucasfilm’s denials.

Lately, we’ve seen a surge of games trying to tap into the popularity of relaxing, “cozy” experiences. This has led to burnout for players who enjoy farming, life simulation, and management games, as many of these new titles miss what truly makes those games fun. If Pokemon Pokopia wants to succeed in this crowded market and also appeal to Pokemon fans, it needs to focus on a few important things. Here’s what I believe Pokemon Pokopia needs to do to show that Pokemon can deliver a compelling life simulation game.

Trevor Carlee posted a trailer on Instagram for an animated “What If…?”-style series based on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” Created in Blender, the trailer shows Buffy jumping between different realities with familiar faces like Faith and Kendra teaming up, plus quick looks at Xander, Willow, Angel, and others. You can watch the trailer below!

Mel Brooks’ hilarious parody film, Spaceballs, celebrated nearly 40 years since its release, is now available to stream on both HBO Max and Tubi. The movie, which premiered on January 1st, features Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Daphne Zuniga. It playfully spoofs popular science fiction movies and follows the adventures of Lone Starr, a daring space pilot, and his comical sidekick, Barf—a half-man, half-dog—as they race to prevent the villainous Dark Helmet from stealing a planet’s oxygen.

Following the conflict between the Avengers and the X-Men, Cyclops and Captain America were openly hostile towards each other. Captain America wanted to arrest Cyclops for his radical behavior and the death of Professor X, while Cyclops viewed Captain America as a hypocrite for not doing more to help mutants. In A+X #13, both were unexpectedly forced to team up by a Skrull named K’Thron to prevent an invasion of Earth by super-powered mutant Skrulls. K’Thron wasn’t aware of the deep-seated animosity between them at the time.

This year has seen a lot of new animated movies released, from big studios like Disney, DreamWorks, and Sony Pictures Animation, as well as smaller, independent ones. Films such as David, The Bad Guys 2, Fixed, and In Your Dreams have all gotten attention, but only the very best stand out. Here’s my list of the top 10 animated movies of 2025.

The third season of Primal kicks off by immediately revealing how Spear was resurrected. The previous season ended with him facing a powerful, supernatural enemy – a result of a Viking’s desire for revenge. This Viking enhanced his opponent with magic, leading to a deadly fight where Spear tragically died. Now, thanks to the same mystical forces seen throughout Primal, Spear has returned. You can watch the entire premiere episode of the Adult Swim series below.

The birth of a Jem’Hadar/Klingon hybrid is completely unexpected, considering everything we thought we knew about the Jem’Hadar. They were artificially created and solely designed for warfare, almost as rigidly controlled as the Borg. However, Thok’s arrival suggests these genetically engineered warriors are no longer entirely dependent on the drug, White, or the Founder’s commands. We never knew if they were even capable of reproduction, but Thok’s existence implies they always possessed the necessary anatomy (unless it was altered recently). More importantly, this suggests the Jem’Hadar are developing interests beyond war, which could fundamentally change their culture and signal a larger shift within the entire Dominion – a change likely influenced by a particular individual.

In an interview with Deadline following her departure as Lucasfilm president, Kennedy discussed the future of several Star Wars films. She confirmed that Dawn of the Jedi is currently paused, despite having a fantastic script written by Jim Mangold and Beau Willimon. Kennedy explained the project is unique and doesn’t fit the usual formula, but didn’t say when, or if, it might be revisited.

By the end of Avatar: Fire and Ash, Pandora remains largely unchanged. While the RDA’s plan to hunt the Tulkun has been stopped, the human corporation still controls a presence on the planet. Meanwhile, Colonel Quaritch has teamed up with the Ash People, but becomes disappointed with the RDA’s actions. The film concludes with him leaping from a high cliff, leaving his future uncertain and setting the stage for the next movie.