7 Backdoor Pilots That Didn’t Move Forward, But Should’ve

Spin-off shows, sometimes called ‘backdoor pilots,’ can be a great way to expand a story world. For example, the character Angel became popular enough on Buffy the Vampire Slayer to get his own show, even though there wasn’t room for him on the original. While making a spin-off is always a bit of a risk, it can be very successful.

Star Wars Retcons Count Dooku’s Revenge of the Sith Death (& Confirms He Was A Real Sith In Every Way)

The animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars quietly changed the backstory of Count Dooku, making him less innocent. This was especially clear in how his relationship with Asajj Ventress developed – she went from being a simple weapon to someone he considered as a possible apprentice. Because of the Sith’s strict rule of only having two members, Dooku training Ventress worried his master, Palpatine. Palpatine ordered Ventress’s death, fearing she might turn against them. Recently, Star Wars has confirmed Palpatine was right to be wary of Ventress.

Crunchyroll Has Exciting News For Attack on Titan Fans in November

The last season of Attack on Titan picks up four years later, released in two parts and two special episodes between 2020 and 2023. While the main story is finished in both the anime and manga, the series continues to release new content. With a huge international fanbase eagerly awaiting updates, Crunchyroll has just announced some exciting news for U.S. fans as the year comes to a close.

World of Warcraft Is Finally Embracing a Modern Gaming Trend That Everyone Hates

Players can reach a certain level in the game, but improving their character requires either a lot of gameplay to earn in-game currency or spending real money. This practice is often disliked by gamers and is similar to other controversial methods like loot boxes. Now, it appears a popular, long-running online role-playing game is using this approach, and its fans are upset.