Director Peter Hoar, currently working on a new version of Blake’s 7, recently told Deadline that Doctor Who serves as a warning. He acknowledged the show’s talented core team but believes something went off track. According to Hoar, simply increasing the budget didn’t improve the show, which is actually a positive thing given current financial constraints – nobody has a lot of money to spend these days.
Avery Brooks’ portrayal of Benjamin Sisko was key to the show’s success. Sisko acted as a relatable point of view for the audience, experiencing and learning about alien cultures alongside them. His character also underwent a powerful transformation, evolving from a Starfleet captain into a revered, almost legendary figure. Now, over 27 years after Deep Space Nine concluded, Star Trek is once again highlighting Sisko’s importance.
I’m so hyped for the Regal Update dropping on January 26th, 2026! It’s bringing a ton of cool new stuff to Breakout, that game I just can’t stop playing.
These five fantasy series had incredible potential, but unfortunately, they didn’t live up to their initial promise. They’re now mostly known for their mistakes, leaving fans frustrated but also wondering what could have been.
I caught Jason Momoa on Fallon last night, and he was buzzing about the Minecraft sequel. Honestly, what struck me most was his enthusiasm – he said he fell in love with the script! He admitted the first script left him a little confused, but this new one? He was genuinely cracking up while reading it, which, he pointed out, is something he rarely does. It sounds like they’ve really nailed the humor this time around, and Momoa is clearly thrilled to be a part of it.
The Smurfs have been a popular franchise for years, but the newest movie didn’t perform well. It only earned $124 million in theaters, making it a major animated disappointment in 2025, especially compared to previous Smurfs films. The movie, now available on Prime Video since January 16th, tells the story of the Smurfs going on an adventure into the human world to rescue Papa Smurf from the villains, Razamel and Gargamel.
As a huge film fan, I’m always fascinated by truly memorable villains – characters like the Joker or Poison Ivy who really resonated with the people making the movies. Batman’s faced a lot of bad guys over the years, but a few of them just stood out, leaving a lasting mark on the whole franchise. Not every villain gets to become iconic, but there are definitely those who do. Let’s take a look at some of Batman’s earliest opponents and how they built their legacies.
Despite many new manga series launching each year, very few become truly popular. In fact, Shonen Jump often ends more series than it begins, and we’re already seeing cancellations early in the year. Several potentially great series from last year, like Kaedegami and dozens of others, have already concluded. While Shonen Jump had its challenges in the past year, it also launched some fantastic series, with three becoming major hits in 2026. This information comes from @WSJ_manga, a trusted source for updates on Shonen Jump series.
In January 1998, Buffy the Vampire Slayer aired a memorable two-part episode: “Surprise” on January 19th, followed by “Innocence” the next day. These episodes form a single, powerful story—considered by many to be among the series’ most shocking and heartbreaking—where Angel loses his soul after being intimate with Buffy, transforming him into the villainous Angelus.
These building sets will no longer be produced after December 2025, but you can still buy them now from most major stores at their normal prices. Barnes & Noble has the biggest variety, and Amazon is a convenient place to find the smaller sets. It’s best to buy the castle pieces and any rare or hard-to-find sets right away, then look for the more common ones later.