I’m really enjoying HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry – it’s a huge hit and everyone seems to love it! But before this show came out, another Stephen King adaptation actually premiered earlier this year. It wasn’t quite the massive streaming sensation It: Welcome to Derry is, and it got a pretty average score of 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it was still worth checking out.
Lorna Luft, daughter of the late Wizard of Oz star and film producer Sidney Luft, is thrilled with the success of Wicked. The new film is set in the same world as her mother’s famous movie, and she’s happy for everyone involved.
The teams for the Men’s WarGames match are now set, but the Women’s match still had two spots to fill – one on each team. Rhea Ripley announced that AJ Lee would be the final member of her team. However, an attack by the opposing team revealed that Becky Lynch would be joining them, adding fuel to their already intense rivalry and making it a key part of the match.
Shows like Fringe and The Expanse prove what can happen when creators are given the time, creative freedom, and resources to explore complex ideas. Beyond that, these series feature characters facing tough decisions, tackle relevant political themes, and present mysteries that go beyond simple adventure. Thanks to longer seasons, they can build richer worlds, develop more nuanced characters, and fully explore their concepts.
Most anime fans believe a show needs time to become a true classic, gaining recognition, influence, and a dedicated following over the years. However, several anime series from the last ten years are already being called “modern classics” – they’ve quickly reached a level of quality in storytelling, world-building, and character development usually reserved for the all-time greats. While there’s debate about what qualifies as a modern classic, this list highlights five contenders that deserve serious consideration from the anime community.
Disney+’s series The Acolyte launched on June 4, 2024, concluding on July 16th. Though critics mostly liked the show, it proved divisive among viewers, and ratings decreased throughout the season. So, when creator Leslye Headland found out it wouldn’t be renewed for a second season, she wasn’t surprised. When asked by The Wrap whether low viewership or creative differences were the main reason for the cancellation, she responded:
New information is being uncovered surrounding Marshawn Kneeland‘s tragic passing.
I’ve seen so many post-apocalyptic stories, and honestly, most of them just don’t stick with you. The original I Am Legend movie was a bit of a mixed bag. Critics weren’t thrilled because it really changed a lot from the book and made the story pretty simple. But even though it wasn’t a critical success, people really loved it and went to see it, which is why they’re now making another one!
The professional dancer from Dancing With the Stars responded to criticism she received from viewers about her performance during the show’s 34th season.
As a big fan of Hannibal, I always found it amazing how much the show got away with, especially considering it aired on NBC. You’d think a broadcast network would have stricter rules about what you can show, but Hannibal really pushed things! They only pulled one episode – and even that was at the creator’s request because the storyline, about a woman manipulating kids into killing their families, was deemed too sensitive so soon after the Sandy Hook tragedy. Beyond that, the show was incredibly dark and disturbing, and I was constantly surprised by how far they were allowed to go with it.