In an age where prestige television is practically its own genre, HBO’sHis Dark Materialsquietly pulled off something extraordinary. It adapted Philip Pullman’s famously dense trilogy from start to finish. A three-season fantasy epic that dared to be more than just another chosen-one narrative, it was complex, weirdly philosophical, refreshingly anti-blockbuster, and one of thebest fantasy shows ever. And yet, despite its faithful storytelling, talented cast, and visual eye-candy,His Dark Materialsnever achieved the watercooler buzz ofGame of Thronesor the streaming highs ofHouse of the Dragon....

UPDATE: 2025-06-18 10:41 EST BY CORBIN DAVENPORT Not A New Recall This article previously stated it was a new recall, but Anker started this recall in September. The United States Consumer Product Safety Comission (CPS) just shared more information in a notice this week, including the number of affected units and more details about the hazards. Anker is recalling three of its portable battery banks, after some of them exploded and caught on fire....

Quick Links When one thinks of a hybrid animal, most images that come to mind are that of Ligers (offspring of a Lion and Tiger) or Mules (offspring of a Donkey and Horse). What these have in common is that they are all mammals, however, inARK: Survival Evolved, DNA isn’t so restrictively confined. RELATED:Ark Survival Evolved: How To Find & Tame A Maewing As such, it’s possible to have creatures such as the majestic and bizarre Shadowmanes, which are fantasy creatures that seem to be a mix between a big cat and some sort of tropical fish....

Avatar: The Last Airbenderseason 3 gets a major filming update from one of its stars as production on the live-action remake continues. Following its renewal,Avatar: The Last Airbenderseason 2and 3 were planned to be filmed back-to-back. Season 2 wrapped filming in May 2025, with filming on season 3 starting that very same month. In an interview withScreenRant’s Liam Crowley, star Daniel Dae Kim, who portrays Fire Lord Ozai, offered a filming update forAvatar: The Last Airbenderseason 3....

Since finding love in tropical reality shows is all the rage, ABC’sBachelor in Paradiseis back after a two-year absence, butone contestant revealed that she already slid into the DMs of another contestant prior to shooting.Bachelor in ParadiseisThe Bachelor’s take onLove Island, wherein sexy singlefan-favorites fromBachelorNation head to Costa Ricato find love with other former contestants. The concept is similar:contestants live on a secluded island and try to form connectionswhile performing challenges; at the same time, they’re tempted by new arrivals and must survive eliminations....

Ben Affleck has proven himself as a worthy director as well as an actor, and a movie which showcases both of these talents is now streaming on Netflix. Affleck was a child actor, but he really rose to prominence in the 1990s, culminating inGood Will Hunting,which he wrote with Matt Damon. He made his directorial debut a decade later with 2007’sGone Baby Gone,and he has since directed in a variety of genres....

Microsoft has finalized its acquisition ofBethesda, and fans are anxious for updates on the company’s games. Some expected big news during theBethesda Joins Xbox Roundtable, but Microsoft was clear that big reveals would not be a part of the presentation. However, the Roundtable didn’t leave Bethesda fans completely emptyhanded. On the contrary, it confirmed when fans may be able to expect Bethesda game announcements. It was teased during the Bethesda Joins Xbox Roundtable that Bethesda game announcements will take place this summer....

As one of the world’s most popular artists, much ofGreen Day’s appeal lies in their sense of fun. The Ramones wrote phenomenal songs that sounded raw and unpolished, and The Clash and Sex Pistols felt confrontational. Green Day took punk to greater commercial heights, largely because it felt less dangerous, and the band presented themselves as a fun band. As anyone who’s ever seen the band live can attest, Billie Joe Armstrong is the clown prince of the band....

Despite receiving critically acclaimed reviews, some players are struggling to enjoyBlue Princethanks to one game mechanic: the RNG. The puzzle adventure title enjoyed a successful release date last week following heavy industry coverage. However, early players have reported they’re having a hard time fully enjoyingBlue Princebecause of the game’s Random Number Generator (RNG) system. The RNG is responsible for allowing players to progress through Mount Holly manor in search of the mysterious Room 46, andplayers have found that this mechanic is keeping them from progressing through the game....

TheBlue Bloodsspinoff,Boston Blue, features changes from the original show, and one of its most controversial is being seen in a new light following a new behind-the-scenes video. It has been less than a year sinceBlue Bloodsended, and its universe and characters are already returning to the small screen. When they do, many things will be different, though. Boston Bluepremieres on Friday, October 17, at 10 pm ET on CBS. Boston Bluefollows Danny Reagan’s surprising move from New York to Boston,where he joins the police department....

You may have missed it, but Brad Pitt’s $552 million blockbuster is now back in theaters in its perfect format. While some2025 movies deserved better at the box office, there are several that have become success stories. One of theyear’s biggest blockbustersjust became available on digital, despite still holding strong numbers in theaters. Beyond that, the superhero genre has seen success in the form of James Gunn’sSuperman. This is also without mentioning theexciting 2025 horror movies, like Ryan Coogler’sSinners, that proved to be a hit with theater audiences....

Chris Pratt’s new prequel series,The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,premiereson Prime Video on July 21, 2025, and the beloved actor has just revealed that more spin-offs ofThe Terminal Listmay be on the way. The first season ofThe Terminal List, which is adapted from a novel of the same name by Jack Carr, was released on August 18, 2025. The Terminal Listseason 1 was a huge hit with audiences, garnering a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, but critics snubbed it, making it anunderrated show on Prime Video....

Dave Francoopens up on whether he would want to play Luigi Mangione in a potential biopic film. One of the biggest cases to hit 2024 was the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4, as the 50-year-old was shot in broad daylight, with this becoming one of the final widespread stories of last year. This led to the arrest of then-26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who has become a polarizing figure online, with many calling him a hero in the political landscape, in light of the subject of U....