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Roscoe Arbuckle struggled with his weight, but it ironically helped others profit, so he maintained it to keep working. For John Candy, a dramatic acting breakthrough seemed possible, and perhaps gaining confidence through success could have helped him overcome substance abuse – many of his family members were also battling addiction and eventually got sober. Sadly, we only received ten films from him. Four were leading roles, while the others were brief appearances, extended cameos, or supporting parts. We’ve now ranked those films based on how well his comedic talents were used.

The success of ‘Welcome to Derry’ raises the bar for future adaptations of Stephen King’s work. While acting as a prequel to the recent ‘It’ films, the series also connects to King’s wider universe of stories. A key character is young Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk), who has ties to the psychic world established in ‘The Shining’. The show is filled with connections to other King stories – one subplot features a character who will eventually end up in Shawshank Penitentiary, and there are frequent references to Juniper Hill Asylum. It even includes important symbols related to Maturin, a powerful cosmic turtle that plays a significant role in King’s overall mythology.

The first manga volume came out in Japan on January 5, 2026. It includes seven chapters, plus extra artwork and bonus content for fans. An English version will be available in a few months. To celebrate the release, a special promotional video was shared on the official Shonen Jump YouTube channel, featuring voice actor Junya Enoki as the narrator. Narration has always been important in Jujutsu Kaisen, and this video suggests that the main character, Yuji Itadori, may also have a key narrative role in the new manga.

A good example of this contrast is Sonic Heroes, released for the GameCube 22 years ago. The game built upon the strengths of earlier titles and benefited from Sega no longer focusing solely on making its own consoles, allowing players on all three major consoles of the sixth generation to experience Sonic’s speed. However, a significant development issue led to overworked staff, subpar versions of the game on different platforms, and gameplay that, while commercially successful, didn’t receive the critical acclaim it might have with a smoother production process.

Although Absolute Batman has brought exciting new ideas to the Batman mythos, one aspect of this version of the story stands out. While it still emphasizes the tragedy that shaped Bruce Wayne, it also offers a significant change: Martha Wayne is alive and well. This could be the most compelling part of the Absolute Batman universe, and it’s surprisingly overlooked.

The remastered version of the classic game Tomba! Special Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch 2. Originally released in 2024 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC, Tomba! was a hit with fans, leading to a remastered version of its sequel, Tomba! 2. Publisher Limited Run Games surprised everyone by suddenly launching Tomba! Special Edition on the new Switch 2 console. You can download it now from the Nintendo eShop for $19.99.

The X-Men films from Fox heavily featured Wolverine, so much so that people joked the series should have been named after him. Now, it looks like Marvel is shifting focus. The first glimpse of their new X-Men team prominently features Cyclops, unleashing his powerful optic blasts – a striking image that suggests we’ll finally see a Cyclops portrayed as the strong leader fans have always wanted. It’s a clear indication that Marvel is recognizing and showcasing Cyclops’s true power.

Okay, so this movie really leans into its unique look – it’s like playing a Dragon Quest game come to life! The characters are all puppets, but the worlds they fight in are so detailed and gorgeous, it’s amazing. Honestly, it nails the whole Dragon Quest vibe – it’s like the filmmakers totally get what makes that series special. I’d say it’s a perfect example of how to capture a specific tone and style.

Progress you make in the demo can be transferred to the full game. Plus, everyone who tries the demo will get a special costume – the “Day Off Dress” – for Maribel when the full game releases.

LEGO started this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas by introducing its new Smart Play platform. It uses special LEGO bricks that are the same size as regular bricks, but include sensors. These sensors let the bricks communicate with smart Minifigs and tags on LEGO sets and vehicles. This adds interactive features like lights and sounds that change based on how you build and which smart pieces you use.