It’s strange to think that the anime series from 2006 are celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year. These shows once felt brand new, but now they’re considered classics. It’s actually quite surprising how many amazing anime have reached this milestone already this year.
Snow Peak’s Micro Hozuki is a tiny, yet durable LED lantern that blends outdoor practicality with stylish design. At just $15, this cherry-sized light weighs only five grams and is less than an inch wide, making it a perfect addition to anyone’s everyday gear. Built to withstand rain and snow, it carries on Snow Peak’s tradition of reliable, weather-resistant Hozuki lanterns while fitting seamlessly into the popular ‘gorpcore’ aesthetic.
Danny McBride’s show, The Righteous Gemstones, also benefited from Goggins’ talent. His character, Baby Billy, started as a minor role but quickly became a fan favorite, always leaving audiences wanting to see more. Even though Baby Billy made terrible choices, Goggins brought a surprising amount of heart to the character, making him strangely likable and compelling.
A new report from GEM Partners, the Anime Global White Paper 2026, shows that Crunchyroll isn’t the most popular anime streaming service worldwide. The study, which surveyed 15,000 people in 15 different countries, looked at anime viewing habits between 2020 and 2025. It found that YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video are the leading platforms for watching anime in most regions.
Each episode of Hacks season 5 has started a new story arc that could have lasted the whole season. In the first episode, “EGOT,” Deborah tried to work around a contract that prevented her from appearing on late-night television by secretly putting on a show. It was a successful, low-key performance, but Ava deliberately released a video, revealing Deborah’s return to the public.
The TV show Quantum Leap revolutionized time travel stories in the 1990s. It moved away from simple, standalone adventures and instead focused on the emotional journeys of a time traveler who stepped into different people’s lives to help them with personal struggles and ethical dilemmas. Later, in the 2000s and 2010s, shows like Lost and Doctor Who took time travel even further, weaving it into complex, ongoing storylines and elaborate mythologies.
His film work is incredibly diverse, spanning everything from classic comedies to intense 1970s-style action movies. While the quality varies – many of his earlier films came before he became a well-known leading man – there are still some real standouts. Even his less impressive movies can be enjoyable to watch.
Hollywood is increasingly interested in adapting popular video games into movies. Electronic Arts is now officially making a big-screen version of the Battlefield series. The film is set to be a major production, with some well-known talent involved. Christopher McQuarrie, who recently directed several Mission: Impossible films, will write, direct, and produce. Michael B. Jordan, fresh off an Oscar win for his role in Sinners, is producing through his company and is likely to star in the movie.
Despite his incredible success, Michael Jackson had one unfulfilled ambition: he longed to be a movie star. He auditioned for several famous films, but wasn’t cast. He hoped Tim Burton would give him the lead role in Edward Scissorhands, and wanted to play Peter Pan in Steven Spielberg’s Hook. He even pleaded with George Lucas to let him play Jar Jar Binks. Before superhero movies became popular, Jackson envisioned a Spider-Man film and even made a bid to buy Marvel Comics to make it happen.
Carlos Alcaraz won’t be competing in the 2026 French Open, ending his chance to win the tournament multiple years in a row. He made this unexpected decision after tests revealed a right wrist injury he first hurt during a tournament in Barcelona. The injury initially forced him to withdraw from a match against Tomas Machac, and it’s now clear it will keep him off the clay courts for a while. He’s also had to cancel his participation in tournaments in Madrid, Rome, and now Paris.