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Created in 1999 for Fox, Heat Vision and Jack was a truly unusual comedy, bringing together a lot of talent in a way that felt innovative for its time. The show was directed by Ben Stiller and written by up-and-coming comedy writers Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab. It centers around Jack Austin (Owen Wilson), an ex-astronaut who gains incredible intelligence after an accident involving the sun – but loses it every sunset. He teams up with his roommate, Doug (also Owen Wilson), who’s been literally fused with a motorcycle thanks to a NASA experiment, becoming the talking vehicle known as Heat Vision. Together, they travel the country investigating strange, paranormal events, all while being chased by the real actor Ron Silver, who plays a secret assassin.

Microsoft unexpectedly added the original The Sims and The Sims 2 to Xbox Game Pass for PC. Now, all four main Sims games are available through the Microsoft subscription service, as The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 were already included.

Netflix’s crime drama miniseries, Untamed, was a huge success in 2025, attracting 93 million viewers and becoming the most popular new show of the latter half of the year. Only two other series—the fifth season of Stranger Things and the second season of Wednesday—were more popular, and those are already Netflix’s biggest hits.

After a long hiatus, the popular comic book character Howard the Duck returned with his own solo series on January 23, 2002. Fans had been waiting since 1981 for the animal detective to star in his own title again.

The game’s social media accounts recently announced a special launch showcase that will air at the same time the game releases on January 26, 2026.

The anime series Takopi’s Original Sin premiered in 2025, initially on Crunchyroll in Japanese. Now, Crunchyroll has announced the English dub is available for streaming. While popular anime often release Japanese and English versions at the same time, less well-known shows sometimes have a delay. Crunchyroll has also shared the full English dub cast list for this six-episode series, which includes some well-known voice actors for anime fans.

Recently, the game has been losing players, and it seems like the end is near, even if players aren’t ready to stop playing. However, there’s a chance things might change. A comment from another game developer, initially made as a joke, has sparked hope that New World could be sold and continued by a different company. Although it’s not guaranteed, this single joke could lead to a revival of the game before it’s officially over, potentially altering its future.

The upcoming filming schedules for the next two Avengers movies give us a good idea of what the future holds for Bucky Barnes. Marvel plans to start filming Avengers: Secret Wars in the summer of 2026, which will require actors to be available for months. At the same time, Warner Bros. is starting production on The Batman Part II in the spring of 2026. Both movies are packed with secrets and complex storylines, making it difficult for an actor to star in both at the same time. Because the filming schedules overlap, it seems likely Bucky Barnes won’t be involved in Avengers: Secret Wars. This suggests that the Winter Soldier’s story will likely conclude during the events of Avengers: Doomsday.

After 45 years, The Muppet Show is returning! Disney has just released a fun trailer giving fans a first look at the revival. It features all the classic Muppets – Kermit, Miss Piggy, Rowlf, Gonzo, Fozzy, Animal, and others – along with special guests like Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogen. You can watch the trailer below.

The characters are what truly make Black Clover special. From Asta’s energetic outbursts to Yami’s unusual habit of drinking milk during fights, each character has a distinct and lively personality. While some begin as familiar types – like the quiet rival, the tough-but-secretly-sweet love interest, or the enigmatic teacher – they grow and evolve in ways that make you invested in their stories.