28 Years Ago Today, Seinfeld Popularized a New Holiday (and It Was Based on Real Life)

When Frank enthusiastically explains Festivus to Kramer, it seems so unusual you’d think it was invented for the show. But, like many classic Seinfeld episodes, “The Strike” is based on a true story. Festivus is a real holiday created by Daniel O’Keefe, the father of Seinfeld writer Dan O’Keefe, to commemorate his first date with his wife. Dan O’Keefe initially didn’t want to write an episode about it, almost forgetting it like a difficult memory, but the rest of the writing team convinced him to move forward.

Cartoon Network Revival Renewed For Multiple Seasons

Hulu has ordered two more seasons of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, just before the second season premieres on December 22nd. The show announced the renewal with a festive new poster featuring Gumball and Darwin helping Santa Claus deliver presents—and a peek at some characters filling Santa’s sack! While we don’t know exactly when the new seasons will arrive, it’s exciting news for fans of animation.

Superman Just Revealed a Major DC Plothole That Needs Explaining

Okay, so the new Superman Unlimited series kicks off with a huge Kryptonite meteor hitting Earth – talk about a game changer! Suddenly, everyone has access to practically limitless amounts of this stuff, and they’re quickly figuring out how to use it. What’s really interesting is that the series establishes Kryptonite as this incredibly potent fuel source, and that’s led to a massive surge in scientific advancement. In issue #8, we see humanity make some truly incredible leaps forward, but honestly, it also made me start questioning the established rules of science within the DC Universe. It’s a cool concept, but it definitely raises some questions about consistency.

Steven Spielberg’s 3 Most Underrated Movies, Ranked

It’s fascinating how Steven Spielberg’s less famous films are often his most surprising. They tend to be more unusual, subtle, or less focused on mass appeal – and that’s precisely what makes them so good. Here’s our list of the 3 most underrated Spielberg movies ever made.

Bandai Namco divests Limbic Entertainment

As a big Bandai Namco fan, I’ve been following the news about their recent changes, and it sounds like they’re really streamlining things. Basically, they’re selling off some parts of the business so they can really focus on making the games and content they’re best known for – the stuff we all love!

New Valorant Issue May Really Inconvenience Players

Cheating has been a long-standing problem in online shooting games. While it’s impossible to eliminate completely, developers constantly work to reduce its impact. Valorant has a strong anti-cheat system, and other games have even used advanced system-level tools to block cheaters. However, determined cheaters always find new methods, and Riot Games has recently discovered one such method.

Bethesda Made the Right Decision With Elder Scrolls 6 (Even If Fans Hate It)

Players are understandably frustrated to learn that The Elder Scrolls 6 is still years away, a fact Bethesda recently confirmed. While this news has sparked criticism, it might actually be the best decision the company has made in a long time. Considering the lukewarm response to Starfield, taking the time to develop The Elder Scrolls 6 properly makes sense, even if fans are disappointed to hear it.

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26 Years Ago Today, Power Rangers’ Original Era Ended the Show’s Best 5-Year Run

Starting with Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue in the 2000s, each season of Power Rangers featured a completely new team with its own story. However, the first five seasons – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers in Space, and Power Rangers Lost Galaxy – were all part of one continuous story. These seasons, which aired from 1993 to 1999, followed the same characters as they gained new powers, upgraded their Zords, and battled different villains. The era concluded with a fantastic three-part finale for Power Rangers Lost Galaxy on December 18, 1999.