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This isn’t about claiming these animated movies are hidden gems; it’s about pointing out that they didn’t receive the recognition they deserved. Here are five examples.

This is particularly true for The Quintessential Quintuplets. The anime series, based on the manga by Negi Haruba, finished airing five years ago, but it’s remained popular with a new movie and several special episodes shown in Japanese theaters recently. Now, for the first time, these new specials (which continue the story after the anime and movie) are available to stream on Crunchyroll for fans in North America and other regions.

Lost Kingdom, a GameCube game published by Activision, was a standout title that cleverly combined fantasy adventure with card-collecting gameplay, creating a surprisingly captivating experience. While enjoyable for its time with its fast-paced action and fantasy setting, the card-collecting aspects could be improved with modern game design. FromSoftware, known for its current successes, should consider revisiting and revitalizing this often-overlooked classic.

Avalanche Studios, the Swedish game developer, is currently recruiting for a new, unannounced open-world game. Job postings suggest the game will focus on smooth movement and action-packed combat, and it’s being built using Avalanche’s own Apex Engine. Given these details, many believe it’s likely a new installment in the Just Cause series – possibly Just Cause 5. However, it could also be a completely new open-world franchise. If the game isn’t related to Just Cause, then Square Enix, who owns the Just Cause intellectual property, won’t be the publisher; Avalanche Studios doesn’t own the rights to the series itself.

I was so excited to see Butch Hartman recently confirmed something huge in a video – when Timmy Turner finally grows up, he ends up marrying Tootie! For those who might not remember, Tootie was totally in love with Timmy throughout the whole series, always hoping he’d feel the same way. It’s also pretty wild to think she’s Vicky’s sister – you know, Vicky, the super mean babysitter who was always causing trouble! In the video, Hartman also talked about other girls who could have been with Timmy when he got older, like Trixie and Chloe, but it seems like Tootie was always meant to be!

Ever wondered what a haunted house movie would look like through a dog’s eyes? You can now find out with Good Boy, a new indie horror film! Released on Hulu on April 25th, this 2025 movie is filmed entirely from the perspective of the family dog – think of it as a live-action version of Courage the Cowardly Dog. The film stars Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, playing himself – a devoted dog who moves with his sick owner, Todd, into a remote house. Good Boy shows the world through a dog’s senses and highlights his unwavering loyalty as he tries to defend Todd from a sinister presence haunting their new home.

Good news for fans of Arrow! All eight seasons – that’s 170 episodes – will be available to stream for free on Pluto TV starting May 1st. The show, which left Netflix a few months ago, follows Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen, a wealthy man who becomes a masked crime fighter after being marooned on a deserted island. Inspired by the DC Comics character Green Arrow, the series depicts Queen using archery and martial arts to combat corruption and criminals in Star City, guided by a list left by his father.

The first issue of Batman was a landmark comic, showcasing several early adventures of the hero and Robin as they battled criminals in Gotham City. It famously introduced Batman’s greatest foe, the Joker, in two separate stories, “The Joker” and “The Joker Returns.” This issue also marked the debut of Selina Kyle, the future Catwoman, in a story called “The Cat.” Though some initial details—like Selina’s nickname and disguise—didn’t stick, the comic established core traits for these characters and helped define many of the villain archetypes we see in comics today.

A video of a Marine Corps veteran explaining how the anime Vinland Saga and its character Thorfinn profoundly impacted his life is becoming popular online, with many viewers expressing their support. The veteran, visibly emotional, states that Thorfinn’s journey – moving from a place of intense hatred to declaring he has no enemies – deeply resonated with his own experiences and ultimately changed his life. This highlights that Vinland Saga isn’t just an emotionally moving story, but one that demonstrates a remarkable emotional depth and has the power to inspire genuine personal growth.

Disney highlighted during their presentation that they have more films that have grossed over a billion dollars worldwide than any other Hollywood studio. They claim to have 37 such movies, a number showcased at CinemaCon. Universal and Warner Bros. are tied for second place with nine billion-dollar films each, followed by Paramount with four and Sony with three. Even if Warner Bros. and Paramount merge, they would still have 24 fewer billion-dollar movies than Disney. This raises questions about which films make up Disney’s impressive list, whether they fully own all of them, and how they achieved this level of success.