As a longtime animation fan, I’ve noticed that very few franchises manage to stay consistently great over the years. The ones that do usually do it one of a few ways: either by telling stories that really connect with you emotionally and showing how characters change, or by consistently delivering amazing animation, creating incredible worlds, and being willing to try new things as the series goes on.
The phrase “Don’t make me go Beth Dutton on you” has become incredibly popular with fans of the show Yellowstone. Paramount has capitalized on this, selling merchandise like T-shirts and mugs featuring the line. It references the character Beth Dutton, who is known for her quick wit and willingness to verbally—or even physically—confront anyone who challenges her.
I’ve always loved seeing books turned into movies, and there are some amazing examples – think of films like The Bourne Identity, Gone Girl, The Hunt for Red October, and the classic James Bond series. Because those movies set such a high bar, it feels like it’s harder for a TV adaptation to really make a splash and stand out from the crowd. It’s just tough to compete with that level of success!
No anime is truly perfect, but many series from the 2000s are widely considered masterpieces, with fans finding it hard to criticize them. Some remain incredibly popular today, while others are hidden gems that deserve more attention. Despite their differences, these shows all represent the very best anime the 2000s had to offer, and continue to stand the test of time.
Matthew Lillard first gained recognition for his role as Stu Macher in the 1996 film Scream, but he’s also become known for appearing in many popular franchises, like video game movies and other horror films. Now, with several new projects on the horizon, one of his most beloved roles is getting a new life on a major streaming service.
Cartoon Network is famous for its original animated shows that many people grew up watching, like The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, and Johnny Bravo. Now, another popular series from the network is getting a new life with a revival on streaming services.
HBO Max is adding several new titles in June, starting with Ready Player One on June 3rd. Other highlights include Glen Powell’s How to Make a Killing, the third season of My Adventures with Superman, and the highly anticipated third season of House of the Dragon. Ready Player One, originally released in 2018, is based on the popular novel by Ernest Cline.
Groups like ABC, Duran Duran, and the Police were pushing musical boundaries before American audiences fully caught on. While bands like Mötley Crüe later became hugely popular on MTV, especially with the success of “Home Sweet Home” (which benefited from a voting glitch), New Wave bands truly defined the sound of MTV in the early 1980s.
Jabba the Hutt was incredibly eager to get his son back, so he unexpectedly asked the Jedi for assistance. This led to Anakin Skywalker and his new apprentice, Ahsoka Tano, embarking on their first mission together: rescuing the baby and bringing him home. They successfully completed the task. Rotta, Jabba’s son, only appeared once between the Clone Wars movie and The Mandalorian, featuring in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series as a young Huttlet who enjoyed eating butterflies.
Tiffany & Co. is opening a new Blue Box Café in Hong Kong. Located on the first floor of their large new store in Causeway Bay’s Lee Gardens, the café will offer a sophisticated dining experience that reflects Tiffany’s classic style and modern design.