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Today, Pennywise is the clown most people think of when they think of scary clowns. Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal successfully brought the character – originally created by Stephen King – to a new audience and made him a worldwide phenomenon. This began with the 2017 film It, which was a huge box office success and became the highest-grossing horror movie ever. The success continued with a sequel in theaters and will continue with the upcoming HBO series IT: Welcome to Derry in 2025. However, Pennywise’s popularity sometimes overshadows other frightening clowns who have also made a lasting impact on the horror genre.

Everyone fears Thanos, but honestly, he’s not the biggest threat the Marvel Universe has ever seen. Over the years, we’ve met villains who are just unbelievably powerful – way more so than the Mad Titan. I’ve been reading about seven of them, and they could actually beat Thanos in a straight-up fight, just based on their raw power alone.

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.

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.

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.