26 Years Ago, One of the Greatest Comic Strips of All-Time Ended (And the Finale Was Perfect)

Charles Schulz and his comic strip, Peanuts, both had modest starts. Schulz loved drawing cartoons from a young age, and some of his early work appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer newspaper. Peanuts first appeared on October 2nd, 1950, in seven newspapers across the country. It quickly became popular, and its readership continued to grow over the years, eventually reaching over 2,600 newspapers worldwide. Schulz personally hand-drew and wrote all 17,897 strips, pouring his passion into every detail. The final Peanuts comic strip marked the culmination of his life’s work.

7 Best Meta Movies of All Time

These films aren’t easily categorized by genre, freely moving between styles like horror and drama. What unites them is a self-awareness – they know they’re movies and playfully use that to engage the audience. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the 7 best ‘meta’ movies – films that expertly play with this idea, offering a clever, complex, and truly original viewing experience.

5 Long Anime Series That Won’t Scare Off Beginners

Long anime series can be really rewarding, even if they seem a little overwhelming. Starting out, a show like One Piece might feel too big, and older favorites like Naruto could seem slow or a bit dated. But there are still plenty of options for newcomers who want to try a longer series – some have many episodes without being too intimidating.

A Toonami Classic is Replacing Dragon Ball Z on Adult Swim

Starting February 23rd, Sailor Moon will be airing on Cartoon Network’s Toonami, taking over the timeslot previously held by Dragon Ball Z Kai. Dragon Ball Z Kai used to air weekdays at 5 AM Eastern. Sailor Moon isn’t new to Adult Swim, having originally aired in 1998. It recently appeared as part of “Toonami Rewind,” a block of classic shows, but that block was canceled due to low viewership. Hopefully, Sailor Moon will have better luck with this new schedule when it starts later this month.

Why Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Ended Gore Verbinski’s 10-Year Directing Hiatus

Written by Matthew Robinson, who also created Love and Monsters, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die stars Sam Rockwell as a man from the future. He enters a busy diner with explosives, warning everyone that artificial intelligence will eventually destroy the world. But convincing the people in the diner to believe him – and join his fight – is difficult, as they’re both skeptical and overly reliant on technology themselves.

Why Dek, the Predator in Badlands, Looks So Different From All the Other Yautja

The introduction of Drek, the first Predator protagonist in the Badlands franchise, initially sparked mixed reactions. While people were interested in the concept, many fans didn’t like his initial design, calling it noticeably different and even comparing it unfavorably to a parody. However, there are understandable reasons why Drek’s appearance deviates from the traditional Predator look.