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Released in 1986, Stand By Me is a classic coming-of-age story about a group of young friends whose ordinary day turns into a life-changing adventure. The film stars 80s icons Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, Jerry O’Connell, and the late River Phoenix. It follows four boys who set out on a journey to find the body of a classmate who has died. Beloved by an entire generation, including the story’s author Stephen King, who told The New York Times after director Rob Reiner’s death, “Nostalgia can be dangerous when it’s up close. I don’t exactly know what I mean by that, but it feels true.”

So, while we might have figured out who Jean Grey is in this movie, it naturally leads to the question of why. Actress Hailee Steinfeld is credited prominently, confirming her character plays a significant role in the story – she’s just as important to the plot as Spider-Man’s own powers. Luckily, we have a theory connecting this to the bigger picture of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it involves a little-known reference to X-Men history.

Great news for fans of the original films: John Hannah, who famously played Jonathan Carnahan, is confirmed to be back for the new movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, one major star from the original cast has yet to be announced.

Before discussing the overall future of Trigun and the impact of Stargaze, we asked voice actor David Matranga about his character, Wolfwood, and what he thought about the character’s fate. Stargaze surprised many by having Nicholas survive, a departure from both the original manga and the earlier anime by Studio Madhouse. Matranga shared his thoughts on taking on a role where the character’s death is so memorable for fans.

Sorachi originally created Dandelion as a single, standalone story. However, it wasn’t published until after the first volume of Gintama came out in 2002. Now, Shueisha is revisiting this early work with a new miniseries, adding extra content and hinting at a possible anime adaptation. A trailer and poster for the new Dandelion series were revealed at AnimeJapan 2026, and the series will be available on Netflix in April.

The Perfect Order expansion includes three products: an Elite Trainer Box, a Booster Bundle, and a Booster Display. All of these were released on the same day, March 27th—unlike larger sets which are often released in stages. This gives collectors time to open packs and, for some, resell valuable cards. Here’s a ranking of the most sought-after cards from the Pokemon TCG‘s Perfect Order expansion, from least to most expensive.

Some book adaptations truly capture the magic of the original story, whether through skillful storytelling, amazing acting, or stunning visuals. Here are 7 of the best, ranked from good to absolutely fantastic – movies that do justice to their source material and are well worth watching.

The Dark Knight Returns fundamentally changed Batman comics and how the character has been portrayed ever since. Its unique artwork, serious storylines, and gritty take on the hero have had a lasting impact, ensuring comic books would never be quite the same.

The free PC game Blood and Zombies, released in 2022 by Wild Monkey and published by Indie.io, is exactly what the title suggests: a zombie game with plenty of blood. Player reviews on Steam have been mixed, with a 57% approval rating from 283 reviews, meaning it hasn’t appealed to everyone. But now, you can try it out for free and decide for yourself.

Science fiction covers a huge range of ideas and settings, so American sci-fi isn’t always based in the United States. Some of the best shows imagine humanity’s future among the stars, while others are set much closer to home. Here’s a look at some of the greatest American sci-fi shows ever made, regardless of where they’re set.