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It was typical for popular anime from the 90s and early 2000s to include filler episodes. These shows often had long seasons with few breaks, and since they were frequently adapted from ongoing manga, the animation teams sometimes ran out of source material. This meant they needed to create extra content to avoid overtaking the manga. Thankfully, modern anime production isn’t usually constrained this way, resulting in better storytelling and fewer unnecessary episodes. You can now enjoy these shows without having to skip around and avoid filler content, making for a much smoother viewing experience.

This weekend, Wicked: For Good surpassed $320 million in domestic box office earnings, according to data from The Numbers. This achievement propelled it into the top 10 highest-grossing fantasy films of all time. It moved past both Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – pushing the latter from ninth to tenth place.

The anime Dr. Stone recently revealed a new image showcasing Senku and Dr. Xeno, along with a trailer introducing the character Sai Nanami. Sai is a fan-favorite from the original manga, and viewers are excited to see him appear in the final episodes. While the exact number of episodes hasn’t been announced, it’s likely around 12, based on previous seasons. You can watch the new episodes on Crunchyroll, the leading anime streaming service, and also find all the previous episodes there.

You won’t believe this, but Frank Darabont – who worked with Stephen King on The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile – was actually asked to direct The Dark Tower movie! I read an interview with him on IndieWire, and he said he turned it down. Apparently, Stephen King himself called him and asked if he’d be interested, and Darabont just didn’t feel it was the right project for him at the time.

If you enjoy fighting zombies in video games, here’s a list of some great options that aren’t part of the Resident Evil series.

Initially, The War Between the Land and the Sea seems like a sci-fi love story – a bit like Romeo and Juliet – about a conflict between humans and Homo Aqua, an intelligent species that evolved on Earth long before us. Human pollution is harming Homo Aqua’s home, leading them to seek peace talks. However, the show isn’t truly focused on the negotiators (played by Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw); it’s actually about a well-established, 30-year-old character undergoing a transformation into a villain.

I remember watching the very first Christmas episode of King of the Hill when it aired on December 21st, 1997. It was only the show’s second season, and the episode, titled “The Unbearable Blindness of Laying,” introduced us to Hank’s mom, Tilly. It was a pretty shocking episode, actually – Hank accidentally walked in on his mother with her boyfriend and, as a result of the trauma, temporarily went blind. It definitely left a lasting impression!

Cyclops and Jean Grey have been a central couple in the X-Men since the 1960s, but many fans feel this relationship ultimately held Cyclops back. This became especially clear during the critically acclaimed New X-Men series in the early 2000s. Writer Grant Morrison focused on developing Scott Summers, and a key part of that was his relationship with Emma Frost. Emma and Scott were together for twelve years (2004-2016), and it’s time to admit that Emma Frost was his best partner. I’m no longer willing to downplay that fact.

While Wise Guys didn’t quite hit the mark, Carlito’s Way and Scarface, both featuring Al Pacino, are considered classics of the gangster film genre. Though Tony Montana’s story in Scarface is iconic, Brian De Palma’s strongest gangster film is actually The Untouchables, which is now available to watch for free on Tubi with just a few ads.

According to a new report from Nexus Point News, season 2 of Creature Commandos will introduce several new characters to the DC universe, including the powerful hero Captain Atom. While it’s unclear if Captain Atom will only appear in one episode or throughout the season, the series will feature the Nathaniel Adam version of the character.