Netflix Officially Losing One of Its Biggest Shows (Despite Making the Revival)

It’s especially disappointing when a favorite show is removed from streaming, and that’s happening with Gilmore Girls on Netflix. The series will no longer be available after June 30th, 2026, meaning fans in the U.S. have until then to watch it. Netflix announced the news on X (formerly Twitter) with a farewell message: “We are sorry to say that Gilmore Girls Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30. Raising a cup of coffee to every fan who visited Stars Hollow with us.”

One of the Best Square Enix PS5 RPGs Now Free for Some

PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro owners who subscribe to PS Plus Extra or Premium can now download Final Fantasy XVI at no extra cost. Originally released as a PS5 exclusive in 2023 with a $70 price tag, it’s a fantastic deal for players to get it free around three years later. While it’s unknown exactly how long the game will remain available through PlayStation Plus, it will likely be available for 12 to 24 months, based on past offers. It’s unlikely to be available for less than 12 months.

George Lucas Still Owns One Part of Star Wars, Reveals Clone Wars Star

Despite selling Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas still owns the land where much of the Star Wars magic happened. Matthew Wood, a sound editor and the voice of General Grievous, shared at Spacecon 2026 (as reported by The Popverse) that Lucas built a beautiful studio complex about 40 minutes north of San Francisco, near wine country. Remarkably, he’s donated 90% of the land to be preserved as open space, ensuring it will never be developed.

Live-Action Remake of Studio Ghibli Masterpiece Kiki’s Delivery Service Officially Announced

No release date has been announced for the new adaptation yet, but it has the potential to tell a more complete story than the Studio Ghibli film by utilizing the other five books in the series. Author Eiko Kadono has expressed her excitement, saying, “Kiki is embarking on a new journey into a different world. I believe this will be a wonderful show, and I’m eager to see it come to life.”

Halo: Fireteam Noble Announced for 2027 for Halo: Reach Fans

Xbox and Halo Studios recently revealed a new Halo novel called Halo: Fireteam Noble. This continues the tradition of Halo books that have been published since the series began. The novel is being written by Troy Denning, a New York Times bestselling author who’s very familiar with the Halo universe. He’s previously penned several Halo novels including Outcasts, Divine Wind, Shadows of Reach, Oblivion, Silent Storm, Retribution, and Last Light. Denning is also known for his work on Star Wars.