Johan Renck, known for directing the award-winning series Chernobyl, will be directing the Assassin’s Creed series, according to Variety. He received high praise and several awards, including multiple Best Director wins, for his work on Chernobyl.
The new Frasier series had some good qualities, but it wasn’t a big hit with viewers and was eventually cancelled. Luckily, the original series is still available on Paramount+, and it truly holds up over time. From heartwarming holiday episodes to classic moments with Frasier, Martin, Daphne, Niles, and Roz, you’re guaranteed a good laugh.
Donghua, or Chinese animation, explores many different types of stories. However, action-packed adventures are particularly popular, offering incredible animation and thrilling excitement. These shows aren’t just about fighting; they draw you in with compelling characters and high-stakes conflicts, making you care about what happens and keeping you hooked from beginning to end.
Surprisingly, the new Anaconda movie shows that silly, studio comedies aren’t completely extinct. These kinds of films have mostly disappeared from cinemas, ending up on streaming services or becoming TV shows. It clearly follows the style of previous movies starring John Cena and Paul Rudd, like Saving Silverman and Role Models, but even that wasn’t enough to get it made – it needed to be presented as a continuation of the Anaconda franchise. It’s a mix of the humor from Tropic Thunder, the thrills of a classic Anaconda movie, and a bit of that viral Raiders of the Lost Ark fan film from years ago. Ultimately, this Anaconda offers a fun, lighthearted escape for audiences looking for holiday entertainment that can be both funny and scary.
The X-Men’s stories have explored many themes, sometimes fitting with the team’s core idea of mutant-human relations, and sometimes not. However, one aspect of X-Men history has always felt illogical, and current X-Men comics seem to be addressing it: the X-Mansion. While famous as the team’s base and presented as a school founded by the wealthy Xavier family, it’s always been more of a large home. Despite its popularity, the mansion doesn’t quite fit with the X-Men’s purpose and identity.
There’s a lot of discussion online about the recent struggles of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney CEO Bob Iger thinks the amount of content released on Disney+ happened too fast and weakened the brand, and he’s likely right. However, looking at the viewership numbers shows there’s more to the problem than just an overabundance of content. Marvel made some significant errors in its approach, and the data backs that up.
Buckshot Roulette, a thrilling horror game inspired by Russian roulette, launched on Steam in April 2024 and quickly gained a large following. Players must use strategy and luck to survive. Developer Mike Klubnika recently announced the game has reached over 8 million players! To mark this milestone, they’ve also revealed that Buckshot Roulette is coming to consoles.
Unlike many popular anime series filled with action or sports, Wandance is unique for its focus on the art of dance. Though it didn’t reach the same level of mainstream success as some other Madhouse productions, it’s still getting a live-action movie! A recent social media post officially announced the film, expressing gratitude to fans for making it possible. The post simply stated, “Live-Action Film Adaptation Confirmed! Amazing! …Thank you so much for your incredible support!”
With the recent conclusion of the DC K.O. event, DC Comics is launching a new chapter called DC Next Level. Thanks to previews for upcoming comics in March, we’re getting a first glimpse of what to expect. Get ready for major developments, including changes to the Green Lantern Corps and new stories focusing on the Superboys – here are 5 arcs you won’t want to miss.
Fans of American Dad! will be happy to hear it’s coming back to Fox this February! The show is part of Fox’s 2026 winter lineup, alongside new episodes of Universal Basic Guys and Family Guy. Fox recently shared a trailer announcing the return of American Dad and other Animation Domination favorites, promising more episodes for a long time to come. You can watch the trailer below.