Damian Lillard is well-known for playing Shaggy Rogers in live-action Scooby-Doo films. After Casey Kasem retired in 2009, Lillard began voicing the animated version of Shaggy in numerous projects. He recently revealed in an interview with the Phase Hero podcast that he’ll be returning to voice Shaggy in a new animated series.
The band are big fans of the Baltimore Orioles. In 2023, guitarist Pat McCrory threw out the first pitch at an Orioles game, with the rest of the band watching. Of course, only one person can throw the first pitch – it would be strange if multiple people did!
Wayne Gretzky, even at 61, is still breaking records. A jersey he wore while playing for the Edmonton Oilers recently sold for an incredible $2.8 million, making it the most expensive piece of sports memorabilia ever sold. This price is far higher than what it sold for previously – $1.452 million in 2022 – and also surpasses the price of Paul Henderson’s famous jersey from the 1972 Summit Series. This sale solidifies Gretzky’s place as the top collector’s item in the world of sports.
Fujimi Shobo, a Japanese publisher, is teaming up with CTW Cayman to launch a new game on G123, the most popular H5 gaming platform. The game will be released on April 28, 2026, and can be played on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with a web browser.
Big crossover events between different franchises are uncommon because they’re incredibly complicated to arrange. Getting permission and coordinating everything with multiple studios involves a lot of legal hurdles. A classic example is Who Framed Roger Rabbit, where Disney and Warner Bros. went to great lengths – even timing screen time to the millisecond – to ensure Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny had equal appearances. Today, most franchises are focusing on building their own interconnected stories and future spin-offs rather than teaming up with other universes.
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.