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The photo that inspired A24’s new horror film started as a simple post on 4Chan in 2019. It turned out to be a picture of a HobbyTown store being remodeled, but it quickly went viral, inspiring countless short, spooky stories online. These stories grew into one of the internet’s most famous Creepypastas. Now, with a trailer hinting at a close adaptation of the original legend, here’s everything fans should know about how this liminal-space horror began.

Despite a strong 87% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, viewers have had a more varied reaction to Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The show, which follows young people training to join Starfleet, does include some typical teen drama, but it offers much more than that. In many ways, Starfleet Academy captures the spirit of classic Star Trek, and this is particularly noticeable in the season one finale.

The film aimed to be a funny and insightful look at marriage and self-discovery, but it became confusing and unsure of its tone – it wasn’t clear if it was trying to be clever satire or simple slapstick. The humor felt clumsy, and the drama didn’t connect with viewers. Instead of being genuinely funny, it relied on predictable tropes and unbelievable situations, ultimately squandering its potential to be a truly great comedy.

According to Deadline, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. are starting to develop a prequel to Weapons that focuses on the character of Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan. Zach Shields, known for his work on the Monsterverse films, has joined the project to co-write the script alongside Cregger. The movie is currently being referred to as Gladys.

Laced Records is releasing a special edition vinyl soundtrack to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bloodborne. According to ScreenRant, the Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Exclusive Edition X3LP will be available this June and includes the original game soundtrack, as well as music from The Old Hunters expansion. It’s available for pre-order now for $98 and features three heavyweight vinyl LPs.

Super Smash Bros. is a hugely popular fighting game featuring famous characters from Nintendo and other video game franchises, like Sonic the Hedgehog and Snake from Metal Gear Solid. Although fans have long hoped for a Super Mario Galaxy movie, a recent Easter egg in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie unfortunately suggests that may not happen.

The Spring 2026 anime season is underway, and Rooster Fighter is quickly becoming the standout show, even before other popular titles have premiered. While it’s a bit of an unusual anime, Rooster Fighter is receiving incredible praise, and its unique, high-quality humor is proving to be a strong addition to Hulu’s streaming lineup.

Charlie Higson, the author of the Young Bond series, has been chosen by Ian Fleming Publications to write a new James Bond novel for adults. This will be a direct sequel to the existing Bond stories. The book, titled King Zero, will be published by Penguin in September 2026, and you can pre-order it now.

Hot Toys has unveiled its new Wolverinepool collectible figure, bringing to life a character originally conceived for the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ movie but later cut. Wolverinepool was a unique version of Deadpool planned as part of the film, but ultimately didn’t make the final cut.

Although Guy Ritchie’s recent films aren’t always strictly crime stories, his most popular works often include elements of the genre. Movies like 2008’s RocknRolla, 2019’s The Gentlemen, and his Sherlock Holmes films with Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law demonstrate his ability to revitalize the classic crime drama formula.