29 Years Ago Today, The Simpsons Aired Its Biggest Crossover With a Sci-Fi Classic (And It Worked Perfectly)

Today marks the 29th anniversary of a very special episode of The Simpsons. On January 12, 1997, the show aired “The Springfield Files,” which has become one of its most famous installments. This episode was a unique crossover with the popular show The X-Files, even featuring stars from that series as they investigated a possible alien sighting in Springfield. What made the episode so successful was that it perfectly blended the styles of both shows, keeping what fans loved about each one.

DreamWorks’ Most Underrated Movie Just Found a New Streaming Home

DreamWorks’ animated film Abominable, released in 2019, is now available to stream on Peacock. The movie tells the story of Yi, a teenage girl voiced by Chloe Bennet, who discovers a Yeti on her Shanghai apartment building. She and her friends, Jin and Peng, then go on an exciting adventure across China to help the Yeti return home, all while trying to stay one step ahead of a rich businessman and a persistent scientist who both want to capture him. You can also find the Abominable and the Invisible City spin-off series on Peacock.

Channing Tatum’s $32m Action Flop Becomes a Paramount+ Hit, 17 Years Later

Starring Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, and Zuley Henoa, this film follows Shawn, a struggling hustler in New York City. When veteran con man Harvey Boarden recognizes Shawn’s natural talent for fighting, he sees a chance to make money and begins training him. Shawn quickly rises through the ranks of the bare-knuckle fighting world, defeating opponent after opponent. However, when he decides he wants to leave the dangerous circuit, he discovers his biggest challenge is yet to come.

5 Best Killer Animal Movies to Watch After Primate (That Aren’t Jaws)

If you enjoyed the suspense of Primate, you’ll likely be searching for more horror movies where nature itself is the threat. This type of movie has been a staple of the horror genre for years, offering exciting and often terrifying experiences. We’ve put together a list focusing on lesser-known gems, leaving out the big, famous titles like Jaws, The Birds, and Cujo – while those are classics, they often overshadow other great films. We want to highlight some truly surprising and thrilling killer animal movies you might not have seen before.

One of the Worst Rated Movies of All Time Debuted 30 Years Ago Today (But Does It Really Deserve the Hate?)

Released on January 12, 1996, the movie Bio-Dome is often cited as one of the worst films ever made. It was inspired by Biosphere 2, a real-life research facility, and starred Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin as two clueless guys who accidentally stumble into a sealed ecological system—a “bio-dome”—thinking it’s a mall. Although it made a decent amount of money when it came out, critics and audiences heavily disliked it – it currently has a 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its reputation as a terrible film, it’s worth considering after thirty years whether all the negativity is truly justified.

One Piece Confirms Bad News for January 2026

As a huge One Piece fan, I know a lot of us have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter! We had a bit of a wait over the holidays with Weekly Shonen Jump‘s break, but it looked like things were getting back on track. Unfortunately, Shueisha just announced that Chapter 1172 is going to be delayed – which means we’ll have to wait even longer to see what happens next, probably later this month. I saw the news over on X (formerly Twitter) thanks to @WSJ_manga, and it’s a bit of a bummer, but hopefully it’ll be worth the wait!

7 Times X-Men Took Down Avengers

Fights between heroes are common in Marvel Comics, but the long-standing rivalry between the X-Men and the Avengers is particularly notable. One famous clash was the 2012 event called Avengers vs. X-Men. Here are some times when members of the X-Men defeated Avengers in battle.

29 Years Ago, One of the Best American Cartoons of All Time Premiered (And Its New Episodes Are Just As Good)

Today marks 29 years since King of the Hill first aired on Fox, back on January 12, 1997. The show originally ran for 13 seasons and made a successful return last summer after a 15-year hiatus, with the new episodes being just as well-received as the classics. King of the Hill has always managed to strike a perfect balance, and it remains one of the best animated shows in America, even after nearly three decades.