The new series is especially exciting because it features Nicolas Cage reprising his popular role from the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. However, this Prime Video series, Spider-Noir, isn’t connected to that movie, the larger Spider-Verse story, or any previous Spider-Man adaptations. It’s a completely separate story with its own universe, starring Ben Reilly, who goes by the name The Spider.
Inspired by the popular Critical Role Dungeons & Dragons campaign, the Prime Video animated series follows a unique group of characters in the world of Exandria. They face a dangerous threat: someone is misusing the power of The Beacon. The first season of The Mighty Nein received rave reviews, earning a perfect 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 89% audience score.
The streaming service recently launched a redesigned home screen. While the previous system functioned well, the new version is more user-friendly, addressing subscriber feedback. It offers improved suggestions for what to watch, a feature that helped Netflix become a leader in the streaming world.
It’s especially frustrating when truly great shows fade into obscurity. Sometimes, series that were once considered brilliant are forgotten simply because not enough people saw them. Other times, they’re just overshadowed by the constant release of new anime each season.
When Elsbeth debuted in 2024, it was a bit of a surprise. Carrie Preston returned as the character she’d played on The Good Wife and The Good Fight, shows known for being serious dramas, not comedies. She had even won an Emmy for playing Elsbeth Tascioni on The Good Wife. The show’s attempt to blend humor with dark murder mysteries felt jarring for viewers familiar with those previous shows. And airing it on CBS right after Matlock, a straightforward drama starring Kathy Bates, only emphasized that it wasn’t a typical serious show.
The game 007 First Light generally does a fantastic job of bringing James Bond’s iconic gadgets to life, though one specific gadget falls flat despite being hyped as a highlight. While the research and development lab, Q-Branch, has appeared inconsistently in the films, the game’s developers, IO Interactive, cleverly make it a frequent location where players can explore, talk to scientists, and experiment with various fun devices.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the One Piece manga, recently visited the set of the live-action series during filming. A new video offered fans a first glimpse of the desert island location. The third season will cover the second part of the Alabasta Saga from the original manga, following Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they arrive in the Alabasta Kingdom to stop the criminal organization Baroque Works from carrying out their evil plans. Currently in production, season 3, subtitled The Battle of Alabasta, is expected to be released in 2027.
It’s funny, considering Netflix has a habit of canceling shows like Sense8 before their time, they decided to keep Stranger Things going even though the story felt pretty complete. That show was just huge, though! We got season 2 in October 2017, and by 2019, season 3 really blew the whole world open. It wasn’t just the show anymore either – they released books, games, and comics that added even more to the story. It really became a whole universe!
William Shatner last played Captain Kirk in the 1994 film Star Trek Generations. With his permission, the movie famously killed off his character shortly after Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) rescued the Veridian star system. Surprisingly, both Shatner and the Star Trek franchise kept Kirk dead, never bringing him back.
Lexus hosted us in San Diego to test drive the latest ES models – the 350e, 350h, and 500e. The car has a sleek, modern design both inside and out, with a simple, tech-forward interior. It’s not overly flashy, but those who appreciate quality cars will definitely notice. We’re glad to see sedans making a comeback – we prefer them to SUVs – and it’s great that the ES is back for its eighth generation.