34 Years On, Star Trek Makes an Iconic Picard Quote Even More Important

The new show, Starfleet Academy, takes place further into the future of Star Trek than any previous series. Set after a devastating event called the Burn, it portrays a Federation drastically changed from the one Captain Picard knew. This new Federation is less optimistic and more cautious, and includes a War College in addition to Starfleet Academy – a concept Picard would have strongly opposed. Despite these changes, it’s becoming apparent that Picard still has valuable lessons to share with the current Federation.

16 Years Ago, the Best X-Series Perfectly Reinvented Marvel’s Formula

The comic series Uncanny X-Force has gained a reputation as a standout title. X-Force has always been known as the X-Men’s most ruthless team, originally created as Cable’s covert operations squad. The team went through changes in the 90s and 2000s, eventually becoming X-Statix and then disbanding. After the events of House of M drastically reduced the mutant population, the need for a team of skilled killers re-emerged. In 2008, X-Force (Vol. 3) returned, playing a key part in the ‘Messiah Trilogy’ storyline. However, Cyclops ultimately shut down the team he’d initially launched with Wolverine. This is where Uncanny X-Force began, and it quickly surprised readers in 2010 by completely redefining what a team-based comic book could be.

10 Riverdale Moments That Prove It Was The Most Unhinged TV Show Of All Time

The show Riverdale began with a straightforward murder investigation in its first season. But things quickly escalated! By the end, the characters were dealing with several serial killers, a bizarre conspiracy linked to Dungeons & Dragons, and even a villain from another dimension. Honestly, it’s baffling why anyone would choose to live in that town considering all the crazy things that happen there.

Ghostbusters Actress Jennifer Runyon Dies at 65

Jennifer Runyon Corman has died after a short fight with cancer, confirmed by her friend Erin Murphy in a social media post. Murphy described Runyon as a truly special person who felt like a friend from the moment you met her, and expressed her condolences to Runyon’s family and children.

Lord of the Rings Reveals New Game (And You Can Play As The Villains)

Asmodee’s new game, Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict, lets 2 to 4 players battle it out as either the forces of good (the Free Peoples) or evil (The Shadow). Players command armies and unlock famous characters like Gandalf and the Witch-King. To win, you must choose whether to corrupt the Fellowship or destroy the One Ring.

Pump.fun Whale Steals $16M – Is a Gold Rush Brewing?

Such shenanigans drain the lifeblood of exchanges and fatten private wallets like a barn cat fattening itself on chicken. These withdrawals ain’t no haphazard flailing-they’re deliberate, like a man stuffing his pockets with gold dust before a poker game.