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As a huge Stephen King fan, I’ve always been fascinated by Randall Flagg. He pops up in some of King’s biggest stories, most famously in The Stand and The Dark Tower series – where he’s known as the Man in Black or Walter O’Dim. Because those books are so well-loved and important to the horror and fantasy genres, they’ve been made into movies and shows a bunch of times. It’s really interesting to see different actors take on the role of Flagg, and how each team tries to show that mix of incredible power and pure evil that makes him such a compelling villain. It’s a testament to how complex King writes his bad guys!

Starting January 14th, all five Hunger Games movies will be available to stream on Peacock. They were previously on HBO Max but were removed at the end of November, so they haven’t been available for streaming until now. This isn’t the first time the films have been on Peacock. The series, based on Suzanne Collins’ novels, takes place in a futuristic, ruined version of the United States called Panem. In this dark world, children are selected from each of Panem’s 12 districts to compete in a televised fight to the death known as the Hunger Games.

A funny new clip from the marketing for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy shows Cadets Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) and Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta) encountering The Doctor (Robert Picardo). The clip is a comedy of errors as The Doctor tries to help the cadets with their unusual issues – one has a parasitic maggot, and the other accidentally swallowed her communication badge. He’s visibly unimpressed with the pair!

Here are the seven hardest games on the Game Boy.

It’s easy to assume recent movie successes are simply due to strong marketing or famous actors – and celebrities definitely still draw audiences. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Big-budget, highly anticipated films aren’t performing as well as expected, suggesting something else is at play. Looking at the audience data, a clear trend emerges: people aren’t necessarily seeking out new or innovative films. Instead, they’re choosing movies based on familiarity, comfort, and ingrained habits. Let’s explore what this means in more detail.

Although the characters in Silver Palace resemble those in many other games, its bright, detailed world and unique blend of gameplay offer something fresh. The game combines a Victorian-era story with anime style and mixes the classic detective genre with the action-RPG format that most players know well. Silver Palace, which is coming to PC and consoles, might sound unusual, but it appears to be very enjoyable.

Tehran is a thrilling spy series originally broadcast in Israel and now available worldwide on Apple TV+. The show’s third season premiered on January 9, 2026, and has quickly become popular on the streaming platform, even without a lot of publicity. According to FlixPatrol, Tehran is currently the second most-watched show on Apple TV+, surpassed only by Pluribus. Notably, all other shows in the Top 10 have been available for much longer, with Hijack and The Last Frontier being the only ones released within the last 100 days.

The anime adaptation of the light novel series Skeleton Knight in Another World, by Ennki Hakari and KeG, originally premiered in 2022 and is currently available on Crunchyroll. Now, exciting news: a second season has been confirmed and will be released this July as part of the Summer 2024 anime lineup.

I was so excited when I heard People We Meet on Vacation was getting a movie adaptation! But honestly, the disappointment started right away with the casting choices. It just didn’t feel right compared to how I pictured the characters in the book, and it’s only gotten worse from there. The story follows Poppy and Alex, who are best friends but live far apart. They make it a tradition to take a summer trip together every year. It’s a sweet story about their friendship, and whether they might actually be meant for something more than just friendship – something everyone around them seems to already know!

The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27th, 2026. This new installment will return the series to the iconic Raccoon City after over ten years (excluding the remakes). To build excitement, Xbox is adding Resident Evil Village to Game Pass on January 20th. Released in 2021, Resident Evil Village is a great opportunity for players to experience or revisit the eighth main game in the series just before Requiem arrives.