New Gundam Anime Is Finally Showing Its Evangelion Influence, And It's Absolutely Brilliant

Quick Links Warning: Contains spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.One of the biggest draws toMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXwas that it was made in collaboration with Studio Khara ofNeon Genesis Evangelionfame, and I was hardly immune to that appeal.Evangelionhas always been one of my favorite anime, and if its staff, including Hideaki Anno himself, would be involved, I knew it would be one to watch. So far, theEvangelioninfluence onGQuuuuuuXhas been largely superficial, but all of that has changed with the most recent episodes....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1045 words · Marcus Cohen

Orlando Bloom's Condition For Returning As Legolas Highlights The Next Lord Of The Rings Movie's Big Challenge

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumis an upcoming prequel based on Peter Jackson’s acclaimed fantasy trilogy, drawing inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels to expand the world of Middle-earth even further onscreen. The movie takes place shortly before the events ofThe Fellowship of the Ring, following Gandalf and Aragorn as they hunt down Gollum to prevent Sauron from acquiring the Ring of Power.Orlando Bloom has commented on potentially returning as Legolasin the highly anticipated prequel, which is currently slated for release in December 2027....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Joshua Ross

Overlooked 2022 Horror With 92% RT Score Is A Netflix Hit Less Than 3 Months Before The Director's Highly-Anticipated Follow-Up

An overlooked 2022 horror movie, which received high critical praise in horror circles when it hit theaters, has just dropped on Netflix just in time to prepare viewers for the director’s much-anticipated follow-up movie. Not only isBarbariana new Netflix release, but it is also one of the most-watched movies on the streaming platform. Netflix addedBarbarianto the streaming service on June 11, 2025, and it was an immediate hit. The horror movie quickly shot up the rankings and hit as high as the third most-watched movie on the streaming giant the day after its release....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 541 words · Cynthia Dominguez

Pokemon Sword and Shield Code Gets Players Ash's Dracovish

Right now, it’s safe to say that mostPokemonfans are focused on the upcomingPokemon Scarlet and Violet, but there may be those who are still exploring the Galar region inPokemon Swordand Shield. Anyone still playingPokemon Sword and Shieldwill want to take advantage of a new limited-time event that gives them the chance to add special Pokemon to their team, including a Dracovish based on the one used by Ash Ketchum in the anime series....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Erin Strickland

Quantum Leap Revival Moves to Netflix: Will It Find New Life?

TV reboots are a natural part of the industry, and they are unlikely to ever fully go away. Classic shows that aired in the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s have all cemented a place in Hollywood history, and they continue to influence productions today. Naturally, asstudios search for proven hits, they will look to reboot those classic shows that still have audiences today. Recent years have seen several ’80s showsearn reboots and revivalsin the modern day....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Eddie Bradley

Ragnar's Best Moment In Vikings Is Even More Impressive Thanks To A Historical Fact

Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel) had many memorable moments inVikings, but his most impressive one is even better thanks to its historical accuracy.Historical TV dramashave found great success on TV, and among the most popular ones isVikings. Created by Michael Hirst,Vikingspremiered on the History Channel in 2013, and it moved to Amazon Prime Video for the second part of its sixth and final season. AlthoughVikingssaw a decline in its quality and reception after a key event in season 4, it still ended on a high note....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 772 words · Kenneth Martinez

Remember When the Transformers Turned Into Sexy Anime Girls? Let Us Remind You

For nearly 40 years,Transformershas been one of the most recognizable toy and media franchises in the world. From animated series and blockbuster movies to countless figurines, the shape-shifting robots have seen it all. But over the years, some of the merchandise has taken an unexpected turn, leading to one of the strangest crossovers in recent figure history. In 2023,Kotobukiya releasedTransformers Bishojo, a figure line reimagining characters likeOptimus Prime and Bumblebee as beautiful anime girls....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Heidi Miller

Resident Alien's Finale Reveals Very Surprising Asta Replacement

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 10, “The End Is Here.“Resident Alienseason 4, episode 10, “The End Is Here,” sees Sara Tomko’s Asta Twelvetrees leave the town of Patience in Colorado behind, but the show’s final installment also makes sure to replace her in a surprising way. As a core member ofResident Alien’s castsince the show began in 2021,Tomko’s character has been pivotal to the story. Still,Resident Alien’s endingrounds off pretty much everyone’s story, including Asta’s....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 986 words · Heather Zimmerman

Resident Alien's Last-Minute Fantasy Twist Sets Up An Awesome Spinoff

Warning: Spoilers ahead forResident Alienseason 4, episode 10, “The End Is Here.“Even thoughResident Alienhas always been a sci-fi show, the series finale snuck in a compelling tease that could mean a fantasy-led spinoff is coming from Alan Tudyk’s irreverent dramedy. WithResident Alien’s endingmanaging to give all of its core characters a fitting farewell, a return to the show’s universe isn’t a necessity. However, it could be great if it happened....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Erika Ho

Resident Evil 5 Moments Most Likely To Be Reworked in a Remake

Summary Resident Evil 5may just be next in line for one of the remakes Capcom has been putting out for the iconic horror franchise in recent years. The latest remake forResident Evil 4continued the impressive sales streakfor these games, and the game that followed up Leon Kennedy’s solo adventure in El Pueblo is likely what’s getting a modern upgrade next. Resident Evil 5is where the series broke its hot streak a bit and began to polarize the fans....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 625 words · Timothy Lewis

Silver Elite vs Shield Of Sparrows: Which Of BookTok's Buzzy Romantasy Hits Is Better?

If you’re on BookTok you’ll have heard ofSilver EliteandShield of Sparrows, the two latestromantasybooks to go viral on the platform. Both novels hit shelves on May 6, and since their releases, have sparked a lot of buzz and debate among readers about which book is better. The two technically sit under separate genres, with Dani Francis’Silver Elitelabeled as a dystopian romance, and Devney Perry’sShield of Sparrowsa traditional romantasy. However, the high praise and discussion of these books often happen in tandem....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Ann Wood

Sorry, But Star Trek: Voyager Would Have Been Better Without This Beloved Character

Star Trek: Voyagercould have been better if Robert Duncan McNeill played a different character than Lieutenant Tom Paris. Star Trek: Voyager’s characters are iconic. InVoyager’s seven seasons,Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew)leads the USS Voyager through some of the greatest stories in all ofStar Trekhistory. Whether it is Robert Picardo serving as the Emergency Medical Hologram with a very human soul, or Jeri Ryan learning to embrace individuality after a life as a Borg drone, every member of the crew of the USS Voyager shines throughout the show....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 743 words · Leslie Clark

Sydney Sweeney’s Video Game Movie With Wicked Director Won In Bidding War, First Details Reportedly Revealed

Sydney Sweeney’s video game movie withWickeddirector Jon M. Chu,Split Fiction, has been won in a bidding war, with the first details reportedly revealed. Sweeney is one of the most in-demand young stars, withEden,Echo Valley,Americana, andThe Housemaidall releasing in 2025, and a Christy Martin biopic,Barbarellaremake,Masque of Red Deathmovie, and many more projects in development. In late April, Sweeney was reportedly cast in an adaptation of the popular video game with Chu directing and a script byDeadpool & Wolverinewriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kyle Mckinney