Nikki Baxter is a new character in the world of Stranger Things, first appearing in Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. This story fills in the gaps between seasons of Stranger Things, taking place in January of 1985. In it, Mike, Will, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, and Max investigate new secrets connected to the Upside Down.
Hasbro has just revealed new Marvel Legends figures of Daredevil and Jessica Jones, based on their appearances in the recent Daredevil: Born Again series. The set includes figures of both characters, played by Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter, and comes with over a dozen accessories.
Even though CBS canceled FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International in 2025, the original FBI series will continue with Isobel and Jubal’s team still dedicated to keeping the city safe. However, FBI itself has seen some shifts. The year began with the surprising death of Dani Rhodes, which deeply affected the team, and they were also anxiously awaiting news about Isobel after she was seriously injured in the previous season’s finale. Following the loss of Scola’s former partner, a new team member, Eva Ramos, has joined the squad.
The film’s ending caption, ‘His story continues,’ wasn’t finalized until just a month before release. Originally slated for April 2025, the film faced significant delays due to extensive reshoots of the third act. While much of the criticism has focused on how the film handled accusations of child abuse against the star, the initial cut directly addressed them, including a scene depicting a police raid on Neverland Ranch and a stark portrayal of the star being humiliated. However, a prior settlement between an accuser and the Jackson estate—which prevented any depiction of the star in future commercial projects—complicated matters. This led to the 22-day reshoot of the third act, funded by the Jackson estate, who—along with producer Graham King—wanted a more optimistic ending for the film.
“Tales From ’85” takes place in the world of Stranger Things between the second and third seasons—after Eleven sealed the gate to the Upside Down, but before the events at Starcourt Mall and the discovery of the secret Russian lab. This new story follows Eleven and her friends on a fresh adventure, introducing a new character named Nikki and more creatures from the Upside Down. While the story features the familiar characters from Stranger Things, they are voiced by a different cast.
Ryan Reynolds recently surprised Marvel fans by sharing that his upcoming Deadpool movie won’t follow the typical origin story formula seen in the first two films. Instead, he’s concentrating on exploring Deadpool’s personality and how he interacts with other superheroes. While he didn’t say which heroes those might be, many believe a particular team would be a great fit for his next movie. This would be the team’s introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though they’ve appeared in live-action projects before.
Recognizing the popularity of Stranger Things as one of its biggest hits, Netflix decided to try something new with the final season. Season 5 was released in three parts, culminating in a single series finale episode on December 31, 2025. This release strategy was a departure from the norm, and Stranger Things—a show that set the standard for many Netflix Originals—was given the freedom to experiment.
Though many people think of animated films as just for kids, a surprising number of stop-motion classics fall into the horror genre, or at least include scary parts. Stop-motion also works really well for other types of movies, like adventures and science fiction. Let’s celebrate this unique art form by looking at ten of the best stop-motion films ever made.
Classic games used to be just for a small group of dedicated fans, but that changed. Turn-based games became incredibly popular, attracting a whole new wave of players who loved their complex and detailed gameplay. And even now, when people want to revisit the golden age of RPGs, they often find themselves going back to the PlayStation 1.
Sean Bean famously played Ned Stark in the first season of Game of Thrones. Joseph Aramayo also portrayed a younger Ned Stark in Bran Stark’s visions later in the series. In a recent interview, Aramayo was asked if he’d consider reprising the role in a future Game of Thrones prequel. While he enjoyed playing Ned, he doesn’t expect to return to the character, as it’s been quite some time since he last did.