Movies

As a huge Dragon Quest fan, I was pretty surprised during the 40th anniversary livestream! Square Enix announced they’re basically starting over with Dragon Quest XII. Apparently, the original development had a lot of problems, so they’ve completely rebuilt it with a new team. They’ve even changed the subtitle from ‘The Flames of Fate’ to ‘Beyond Dreams’ and showed off a new logo and a little bit of gameplay. They said they want to make sure the game lives up to what fans like us are hoping for, and honestly, I appreciate them taking the time to get it right!

Figure skater Alysa Liu, who is expected to compete in the 2026 Olympics and is a gold medal hopeful, made a bold fashion statement at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas, standing out with one of the night’s most daring outfits.

Occasionally, a TV remake truly succeeds, proving it was worth making. Netflix’s Cobra Kai is a great example – it brilliantly updated the original movies while still capturing the feeling that fans loved. The Day of the Jackal did the same thing, bringing a classic story to a new audience with a modern twist.

Nike is making a bold statement with its latest women’s athletic and lifestyle shoes. As part of its innovative First Sight collection, they’ve unveiled a new version of the Noir shoe. This “Bright Crimson” colorway is a striking departure from previous, more subtle designs, featuring a mostly black upper paired with a vibrant, uniquely shaped wedge sole that’s sure to turn heads.

Drake’s NOCTA brand, known for its unique style and secrecy (‘Outsiders will never understand, insiders will never explain’ is their motto), is now entering the world of international soccer. Partnering with Nike and the Canadian Men’s National Team, Drake has launched a new line of clothing and shoes designed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The collection features custom team uniforms and a completely new shoe design, blending high-performance athletic wear with NOCTA’s signature streetwear look.

According to FlixPatrol, the 2007 thriller Cleaner, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Ed Harris, Keke Palmer, and Eva Mendes, is now the second most popular movie on Netflix in the U.S. Though it only earned $5.8 million in theaters with a $25 million budget, Cleaner is experiencing a resurgence in popularity nearly 20 years later thanks to Netflix.

The latest installment in the Scary Movie franchise, officially titled Scary Movie, has received an R-rating. This is because the film contains strong sexual content, nudity, violence, drug use, and language. Only the first two Scary Movie films, released in 2000 and 2001, were previously rated R. The sequels released in 2003, 2006, and 2013 all received a PG-13 rating.

Okay, so I’ve been checking out Elden Ring Nightreign, and it’s a co-op action RPG that came out back in May 2025. It’s set in a totally different version of the Elden Ring world – this one’s called Limveld, and things have really gone south. It’s basically a super chaotic place filled with monsters, which honestly, sounds like an amazing setting for a tabletop RPG campaign. I can already picture some epic sessions!

Reports recently surfaced that the actor known for his role in Venom was let go from Season 3, several months after Season 2 finished filming. Now, it’s being revealed that the actor previously caused issues on set by reportedly dismissing advice from Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren and outright refusing to participate in filming.

Taylor Sheridan has become a major force in Western entertainment, especially on TV. But recent success suggests his influence is expanding beyond television. Reports from The Wrap show that Dutton Ranch, a new series connected to his popular show Yellowstone, is currently more popular than both the video game Grand Theft Auto VI and even the FIFA World Cup.