Surprisingly, this portrayal of Scrooge is enhanced by the overall quality of the TV series it’s part of. When judged on its own merits, it’s possibly even better than the leading performances in the most famous film versions of A Christmas Carol.
It’s surprising that Nintendo has never made a Mario sports game about American football. Considering how many different sports they’ve covered – from soccer and tennis to even the Olympics – the lack of a football title is really noticeable, and it stands out more and more over time.
Things have really changed in gaming, you know? Budgets got huge, and everyone started focusing on games that are constantly updated and big, cinematic experiences. Because of that, a lot of the classic platformers I grew up with got left behind. It’s crazy because people still love those old games, and they’re clearly still popular, but some of the best series haven’t gotten a new game in years – even decades! It’s not just about nostalgia, either; you can really feel how much we’re missing them.
Look, it’s clear Steve can’t just jump back into the Captain America role – Sam’s earned that spot, and after everything he’s done, he deserves the space. It’s great that Steve has other options though! I’ve been reading about all the different codenames he could use in the upcoming Doomsday story, and it’s interesting to see what else he might become.
The X-Men had a fantastic run in the 1990s, becoming more popular thanks to the hit cartoon, X-Men: The Animated Series. Several things contributed to the franchise’s success during this decade, fundamentally changing the team. Here are five of the most important elements that kept the X-Men at the forefront of the comic book world in the 1990s.
The new action movie features Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton, with a special appearance by Ice Cube, continuing the film’s self-aware style. Early viewers enjoyed the movie’s humor and emotional depth, but IGN’s Matt Donato wasn’t impressed, giving it a poor 4 out of 10. He felt the film failed to live up to the charming cheesiness of the original 1997 movie, and despite its unique premise, it felt predictable and relied too heavily on crude humor, obvious music cues, and over-the-top action reminiscent of Tropic Thunder.
Carol feels relieved learning The Others won’t force her to join them. They need her stem cells to make a virus tailored to her, but they won’t perform any risky procedures without her permission due to their peaceful beliefs. Believing she’s safe, Carol decides to enjoy the breakdown of traditional ownership and relax.
This update might not be a huge leap forward, but it doesn’t need much explanation. Space Invaders is as iconic as Super Mario, Pac-Man, and Tetris – it’s a game practically everyone recognizes.
Many movies you’d normally see in theaters are now available on streaming services, but only a few were released directly to streaming, bypassing theaters altogether (though some had very limited theatrical runs). Here are eight of the best movies released for streaming between January 1 and December 17, 2025—a great accomplishment for each film. Now’s the perfect time to get comfortable, grab the remote, and enjoy the show with some popcorn!
Tonight’s show featured five celebrities and their professional dance partners spreading holiday joy, and it held special meaning for hosts Tess and Claudia.