WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Episode 37 ofThe Rising of the Shield Hero, “Reason to Fight,” now streaming onFunimation,Crunchyroll&Hulu. The Rising of the Shield Hero IIhas been a mix of positive & negative occurrences, all inching closer to the final episode of the season. Episode 36 revealed a new character, Yomogi, and her overly trusting nature towards Kyo Ethnina, the Book Vassal Hero. Towards the end of the episode, Yomogi finally saw Kyo for the villain he truly is after witnessing the Waves he created to wreak havoc and spread panic....

Quick Links Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4....

Carl Weathers' Combat Carl character has been recast forToy Story 5.The Combat Carl action figure first appeared in the 2013 television specialToy Story of Terror, as did Combat Carl Jr., with both characters voiced by Weathers.InToy Story of Terror, Combat Carl encourages Jessie and helps her confront her fear. Several tiny Combat Carls are later seen inToy Story 4whenWoody reunites with Bo Peep. Weathers passed away at the age of 76 on August 04, 2025....

As a fan of adultanimation, I couldn’t be more excited that two of the best shows on TV right now are both coming back for their eighth seasons this week. While there is no shortage ofgreat adult animated shows on streaming, many animated shows don’t last long.Arcane, for example, was a huge hit for Netflix, yet it ended this year after just two seasons. The longevity of animated shows is a problem for the genre as a whole, but two of the best pieces of adult animation don’t have to deal with it....

Warning: SPOILERS for 1923 Season 2’s Finale - “A Dream and a Memory” Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) blames Donald Whitfield (Timothy Dalton) for Alex Dutton’s (Julia Schlaepfer) tragic death in1923’s finale. Still, the greedy mining tycoon is just one of the many culprits responsible for her fate. At theend of1923season 2, Alexandra dies of complications from hypothermia, opting out of having her arm and legs amputated as her frozen limbs succumb to necrosis....

Warning: Major spoilers for the season finale of MobLand Pierce Brosnan’s volatile gangster Conrad Harrigan was a highlight of season 1 ofMobLand, and the final scene features Conrad at his most entertaining with an homage to a classic crime caper.The season finale ofMobLandsaw the Harrigan/Stevenson war come to a swift and bloody end, andseveral major characters diedin the carnage. However, Conrad and Maeve Harrigan weren’t even a part of all the action, as they had both been hauled off to prison following the police raid on the Harrigan manor at theend of episode 9....

Will Trentisn’t exactly known for having the most stable, long-lasting relationships, andthe show might be losing another romance in season 4.The ABC police procedural TV series mostly revolves aroundGBI Special Agent Will Trentand the cases that he and his team investigate. However, the show also heavily explores the characters' personal lives, including their love stories. ABC is holdingWill Trentseason 4 for midseason, meaning it won’t premiere until early 2026 (likely in January if its schedule replicates that of season 3)....

Love Island USAstar Huda Mustafa’s highly-anticipated interview on theCall Her Daddypodcast dropped and, with it, more information about how and why she ended up onLove Island USAseason 7was revealed.Huda came in thirdduring this controversial season of the popular reality dating show,even after breaking up with partner Chris Seeley at the finale. Huda revealed the shocking reason she applied for Love Island USA. After letting winner Amaya Espinal have the spotlight with the firstCall Her Daddyinterview out of the villa, Huda, who was arguably the most polarizing cast member, was given the second interview....

Especially in the world of heavymusic,the role of the producer is vital to an album’s creation. Having to play the role of cheerleader, therapist, musician, and studio engineer, some of the most respected names in heavy music have sat in the producer’s chair. Much like every other genre on offer, one such legendary metal producer is Rick Rubin. Be it numerous classics with Slayer, the first Danzig album, or his exemplary work with System of a Down, Rick Rubin has plenty of pedigree in heavy music....

Ahsokastar Ivanna Sakhno addresses the Baylan Skoll recast and how it impacts season 2. Ray Stevenson, who played Baylan in season 1, passed away in May 2023, only months before the show’s Disney+ debut. Since Baylan is still an essential piece ofAhsokaseason 2’s story, the decision was made to recast the character, withGame of Thrones' Rory McCann taking on the part. Sakhno, who plays Baylan’s apprentice, Shin Hati, worked closely with Stevenson in season 1, and is now working alongside McCann for season 2....

It’s official,Netflixis pulling the plug on one of its greatest isekai anime included in its lineup. The streaming juggernaut has made a name for itself alongsidewell-known services like Crunchyrollin providing a fair assortment of anime to a more mainstream audience. Thanks to its dive into this new world, Netflix has seen great success by promotingDandadan,Delicious in Dungeon, and other great titles. Overlordis an interesting take on the genre, whereas instead of being transmigrated to another world due to the ever-elusive Trunk-kun, a player who has been faithfully part of a game named YGGDRASIL decides to remain on the servers up until the moment it’s ready to shut down....

There are a ton of great animation studios in Japan, but few have a catalog of hits similar to MAPPA’s. MAPPA is the animation studio behind some of the biggest hits in anime, andtheir animation is what transforms a great manga into an amazing anime series.Without great studios like MAPPA, fans would be left with poor adaptations that make people think less of the franchise as a whole, likeStudio A-Cat’s abysmal adaptationofThe Beginning After the End....

Far Sidecreator Gary Larson was an avid music lover, particularly jazz and blues, as well as a musician himself, and this had a substantial influence on the cartoonin a number of ways. From jokes about jazz icons, to musicians toiling in obscurity, to seemingly esoteric song references, Larson infusedThe Far Sidewith his love of jazz. Once readers know about Larson’s musical influences, it putsThe Far Sidein a totally new context. For starters, theexperimental creative spirit of Larson’s work was akin to improvisational jazz, in a sense....