"How Could We Make It Better?": How To Train Your Dragon's Most Challenging Effects Explained By VFX Supervisor Christian Manz

How to Train Your DragonProduction VFX Supervisor Christian Manz broke down some of the biggest challenges and joys of bringing Toothless to life again on the big screen. Based on the 2010 animated film of the same name,How to Train Your Dragonadapts the DreamWorks movieinto live-action thanks to a deft mix of practical effects, strong performances, and impressive VFX. The dragon designs inHow to Train Your Dragonare amazing to look at on their own, let alone how they interact with one another and the real-life performers....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1478 words · Jackie Griffith

"It's Simply Excellent": Solo Leveling Is Anime's New Hit, But 1 Expert Says It's Not Because Of the Manhwa

After years of hype surrounding the manhwa,Solo Levelingfinally made its anime debut back in 2024, and it exploded in popularity almost instantly. With slick animation, how likable Sung Jinwoo is as the protagonist, and high-stakes world-building, the adaptation has drawn in both long-time fans and newcomers. It is no surprise the show has become a trending sensation with the recently completed season 2, topping the charts and sparking discussion across anime forums and social media platforms....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 524 words · James Lara

8 Years Later, I Still Can't Believe This Controversial Netflix Show Was Renewed 3 Times

This article contains mentions of self-harm, assault, and abuse. Netflix has produced many teen drama TV shows, but few have garnered as much controversy as13 Reasons Why. Based on the bookThirteen Reasons Whyby Jay Asher, the series brought the intense story of the novel to life onscreen, but didn’t always handle the narrative with delicacy. Despite this,Netflix continued to renew the show until 2020,when it ended with season 4. Many classicteen drama TV shows don’t hold up today, but even though13 Reasons Whypremiered in 2017, it still feels dated in the way it approached its sensitive subject matter....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Omar Brown

90 Day Fiancé's Natalie Mordovtseva Gives Stunning News About Living Situation After Rumors She's Homeless Amid Deportation Fears

90 Day: The Last Resortstar Natalie Mordovtseva is responding torumors of her being homeless in the U.S.amid her fears of getting deported after her split with Josh Weinstein, who has a new cast-member girlfriend.Natalie and Mike Youngquist had metvia mutual friends beforeNatalie moved from Ukraine to Sequimon a K-1 visa. Mike was hesitant to marry Natalie, but he finally did it with one day left on her visa to expire. Natalie left Mike in the next few months, but they remained married on paper....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Shari Moore

Amazon Prime Day Returns July 8th, and It's Longer Than Ever

Summary It’s official. Amazon Prime Day is set to return next month and deliver all sorts of deals and discounts that are perfect for summer. As expected, Prime Day is returning on July 8th, only this time around they should probably just call it Prime Week. That’s because Amazon is doing things a bit differently this year. Amazon Prime Day is no longer just a day or two here in 2025....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Colleen Bowen

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Player Recreates Ocarina of Time's Hyrule Castle Garden

Since the release ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsback in mid-March, players have quickly started to use the game’s array of customization tools and a wide variety of objects to create some crazy in-game replicas.Outfits inspired by films likeMidsommarandThe Lighthousehave surfaced online, while others have terraformed their map to replicate that ofPokemon DiamondandPearlas well as making their town appear like 70s-era Japan. One player, however, has gone above and beyond with a section of theirNew Horizonsmap, with Twitter user penpen_0907 faithfully recreating the iconic Hyrule Castle gardens mission inThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · William Gonzalez

April O'Neil's Final Words Are the Perfect Sendoff for Iconic TMNT Character

Warning! Spoilers for the conclusion to TMNT: The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution ahead! TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesfranchise’s darkLast Roninfuture just concluded its latest chapter with theheartbreaking, yet necessary death of April O’Neil, who died fighting alongside a new generation of Turtles, as well as her daughter, in what can only be described as a pivotal passing of the torch moment. “I protected…family,” April tells her daughter with her dying breath, “now [it’s] up to you....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · David Smith

Baldur's Gate 3: What Happens To The Dark Urge If You Don't Pick Them?

Baldur’s Gate 3offers players the choice to create a custom character to lead their party or pick from among seven pre-made “Origin” characters with their own stories that go beyond the fight with the Absolute.Even if you don’t pick any of these Origin characters, they still show up as potential membersof your partyduring the first act of the game. All except one, that is: the Dark Urge. The following article includes spoilers for the Dark Urge’s story in Baldur’s Gate 3....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Sherri Phillips

Baldur’s Gate 3: 10 Times Failing Made The Game Way More Fun

Failure isn’t supposed to feel rewarding inBaldur’s Gate 3. Although sometimes, missing a roll or losing a fight leads to more interesting - even favorable - outcomes. Most quests offer multiple solutions, and not succeeding right away can push players to come up with more creative tactics. Rather than treating failure as a setback, the game often turns it into an opportunity for new narrative directions or character growth.Here are some of the best moments where things going wrong end up makingBG3’s story even better....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1258 words · Cory Roberts

Black Sabbath Is Tough To Beat, But These 10 Covers Of Their Most Iconic Songs Come Close

As the world celebrates Black Sabbath,this is a chance to look at the times other musicians provided iconic covers of the band’s greatest songs. Of course, they’re known as one of the pioneers of metal,helping shape the genre in the 1970s. Their tunes from that era have become influential, which is why many artists feel connected to them. Black Sabbath is one of the bands that illustratedwhat it means to be rock stars....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1394 words · Marcia Russo

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Is Set to Surpass Season 1 Thanks to This Anime Legend

At long last,Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the long-awaited sequel toCyberpunk: Edgerunners, is confirmed for development. The series will be more of a new adventure in the same world than a full-fledged sequel to the original anime, but considering how season 1 ended, that’s probably the best way to avoid tarnishing the original’s legacy. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2will also be great for having most of the principal staff from Studio Trigger returning, although there’s already a major shakeup in how Hiroyuki Imaishi, the director of season 1 and founder of Studio Trigger, won’t return for season 2....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Shawn Golden

Daredevil Actor Charlie Cox Reunites With Jessica Jones Star Krysten Ritter In New Workout Photo As Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Filming Continues

WhileDaredevil: Born Againseason 2 filming is underway,Marvel Cinematic Universestars Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter reunite in a new workout image. Matt Murdock’s return to the MCU as a main character came with a bang in 2025, as the events ofDaredevil: Born Againseason 1began a whole new chapter for the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. As he gets ready to begin the war against Mayor Wilson Fisk, Matt will be reunited with some familiar faces inDaredevil: Born Againseason 2 when the show returns in 2026....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 533 words · Lisa Colon

DC Announces Immortal Batman, Teasing the Dark Knight's Glorious Tokusatsu Transformation

DC Comics is re-imaginingBatmanin an amazing new miniseries that has to be seen to be believed. The publisher has revealed details about its upcoming miniseriesImmortal Batman, a new titleunder the Elseworlds bannerthat reinvents the Caped Crusader and his allies as tokusatsu superheroes out to save the universe. At this year’s C2E2 convention,the Massive-Verse’s Kyle Higginsmade a surprising announcement at his spotlight panel. Higgins, along with writer Matt Groom and artists Dan Mora and Erica D’Urso, are creatingImmortal Batman, a six-issue,non-canon re-imagining for DC Comics....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Lisa Melendez