Writers Guild members ratify new contract with studios

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As a WGA member, I’m so relieved and excited that the new contract was ratified! Over 90% of us voted yes – it’s amazing to see such strong support. The voting just closed, and it feels like a huge win after we reached that tentative deal earlier this month. What really stands out to me is the healthcare plan – studios are committing over $320 million to keep it strong. Plus, we’re finally getting better residuals, especially for streaming shows. There’s even a ‘success bonus’ that could boost those residuals from 50% to 75% for the biggest hits! And importantly, the contract addresses how our work is used for AI training, which is a huge concern for all of us.

Evangelion Is Officially Crossing Over With Final Fantasy in 2026

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At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, producer and director Naoki Yoshida announced the next big update for the game: Evercold. This expansion will include significant changes to existing game features, as well as a new alliance raid series based on Evangelion, titled Ghosts of Desire.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 – Plot Holes & Unanswered Questions

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“Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85” adds to the show’s story with a new adventure that takes place between seasons, but it has created some unanswered questions and inconsistencies. Following the somewhat controversial ending of the main series, Netflix quickly returned to the world of Stranger Things with its first spin-off. Called Tales From ‘85, this animated series is set between seasons 2 and 3, showing what the kids of Hawkins were up to after they closed the gate to the Upside Down and before the events at Starcourt Mall and the Russian base.

Memories of a troubled brother come to sensitive life in the exquisite ‘Blue Heron’

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“Blue Heron” tells the story of Sasha’s life, and is best described as a memoir. Sasha acknowledges she has few clear memories of her childhood and questions their accuracy, but she’s determined to explore them. The story begins as she looks at old photos on her phone, and we’re transported back to the 1990s, witnessing the arrival of her Hungarian immigrant family – her parents, three brothers, and sister – at their new home on Vancouver Island, Canada.