Science fiction movies are notoriously difficult to get right, often requiring big budgets and a lot of imagination from the audience. That’s why it’s so impressive when a director truly succeeds. Despite the technological limitations of the 1990s, the decade produced a string of memorable science fiction films, some of which were huge commercial successes and others which gained a dedicated following as cult favorites.
According to Deadline, Andrea Newman is leaving her role as showrunner of Chicago Fire after its fourteenth season. She’s worked as a writer and producer on the show for all fourteen seasons and has been showrunner for the last three. Victor Teran, currently an executive producer, will take over as showrunner for season fifteen.
Antoine Fuqua’s new film doesn’t truly celebrate Michael Jackson’s life and work; it presents a simplified and somewhat superficial account of his complicated story. The film focuses on lighter moments, like Michael Jackson playing Twister with his chimpanzee Bubbles, and avoids many difficult truths. Notably, the movie only covers events before the public accusations of child sexual abuse against Jackson came to light.
The Nintendo Wii is no longer a current gaming system, but it’s remembered fondly for its fantastic games and is considered one of the greatest consoles ever made. Here are some of those games…
A lot of anime manage to end on a high note, wrapping up storylines neatly. But just as many are remembered for their disappointing finales – endings that feel rushed, don’t make sense, or simply aren’t satisfying. It’s frustrating when a show that seemed perfect throughout falters right at the very end.
At the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Anaheim, producer and director Naoki Yoshida announced the next big update for the game: Evercold. This expansion will include significant changes to existing game features, as well as a new alliance raid series based on Evangelion, titled Ghosts of Desire.
“Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85” adds to the show’s story with a new adventure that takes place between seasons, but it has created some unanswered questions and inconsistencies. Following the somewhat controversial ending of the main series, Netflix quickly returned to the world of Stranger Things with its first spin-off. Called Tales From ‘85, this animated series is set between seasons 2 and 3, showing what the kids of Hawkins were up to after they closed the gate to the Upside Down and before the events at Starcourt Mall and the Russian base.
Amy Sherman-Palladino, the creator of the beloved and endlessly rewatchable show Gilmore Girls, followed it up with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This funny and dramatic series, set in New York City in the late 1950s and early 1960s, tells the story of a housewife who discovers her talent for comedy and rapidly rises to fame. Early in her comedy career, she crosses paths with the emerging comedian Lenny Bruce on the night he was arrested for using strong language during a performance.
Lionsgate executive Adam Fogelson recently told Business Insider that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski have a promising concept for a fifth John Wick movie. However, the studio plans to release the Caine spinoff starring Donnie Yen and an animated prequel before moving forward with John Wick 5.
The TV series Fargo, created by Noah Hawley, is based on the popular 1996 film by the Coen brothers. It first aired on FX in 2014 and was an immediate success for the network. While season 5, which aired in late 2023, was well-received, there’s currently no word on whether the show will be renewed for a sixth season.