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Diego Luna walks through a scrapyard of ships in a scene from Andor.

Andor has a chance to make Star Wars feel fresh one more time

Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars series Andor has finally premiered on Disney+, and despite treading familiar canon, it has a chance to make that era feel fresh.
Cassian Andor and the supporting cast in an Andor promo poster.

Everything you need to know before watching Andor on Disney+

Before Andor's premiere on September 21, read our brief primer on what you need to know about Star Wars, Cassian Andor, and Rogue One before watching the show.
Key art of the main trio in Goodbye, Don Glees! laughing together.

Goodbye, Don Glees! review: A coming-of-age anime for all ages

Goodbye, Don Glees! is a delightfully small-scale coming-of-age anime that serves as an emotional reminder to make the most of the here and now.
Promo poster for Jujutsu Kaisen 0 featuring a collage of the main cast.

The best action anime of 2022 so far

Though some series are still left to premiere in 2022, there has been some excellent action anime so far like Spy x Family and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Demon's Souls key art featuring the protagonist facing the undead and the looming Boletaria gates.

Video games to play for fans of House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings

Fall 2022 is a great time for fantasy fans, and there are several excellent video games to check for fans of House of the Dragon and The Lord of the Rings.
Neon-colored and psychedelic promo art of David Haller for Legion season 3.

FX’s Legion is still the most ambitious Marvel TV show

TV has now become a focus of the MCU's Phases, but the FX X-Men spin-off series Legion is still the overall Marvel brand's most ambitious show.
Jon Snow beyond the wall in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: the best Jon Snow episodes

House of the Dragon is the IP's next big endeavor, but with the Jon Snow-led sequel in development, here are some of his best episodes from Game of Thrones.
Batman holding his cape under the moonlight in Caped Crusader key art.

Batman: Caped Crusader can recapture the spirit of the DC Animated Universe

Despite the news of Batman: Caped Crusader being canceled on HBO Max, the animated show from Matt Reeves could still rekindle the era of the DCAU elsewhere.
Terry McGinnis as Batman in promo art for the Batman Beyond animated series.

Batman Beyond deserves a ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ animated movie

With its unique premise and neon-soaked visuals, the dormant Batman Beyond franchise deserves a Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse-inspired animated movie.
Official logo for Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again TV series.

Daredevil comics that should inspire Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+

Though Disney+'s Daredevil: Born Again won't keep the tone of the first show, there's plenty of comic book source material to make for a compelling new story.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Everything you need to know before watching HBO’s House of the Dragon

Audiences will finally be treated to more Game of Thrones content with House of the Dragon, and these are things worth knowing going into the premiere.
Batman spreading his cape in the Mask of the Phantasm poster.

Forget The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is still the best Batman movie adaptation

The Batman set up an exciting crime-noir adaptation of the Dark Knight in live-action, but Mask of the Phantasm still stands as the character's best adaptation.
Young Princess Rhaenyra with her dragon Syrax looming behind her.

Game of Thrones: How George R. R. Martin’s world can expand in animation

HBO is doubling down on George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones IP, and there are more ways in which the world can expand in animation.
Tomona playing the biwa to a crowd in Inu-Oh.

Inu-Oh review: A visually inventive anime rock opera

Inu-Oh isn't a narratively intensive movie, but its presentation and themes make this creative blend of anime and rock opera noteworthy.
Darth Vader igniting his lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Darth Vader’s best moments across Star Wars media

Darth Vader is perhaps the most iconic pop culture movie villain, and the Sith Lord has had many memorable moments across Star Wars media.
Daenerys Targaryen with Drogon behind her in Game of Thrones.

Game of Thrones: Best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to prep for House of the Dragon

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon is just around the corner, and these are the best Daenerys Targaryen episodes to watch to prepare.
Charlie Cox as Daredevil in the original Netflix shows.

Here’s what Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ show could look like

Daredevil is Born Again for the upcoming Disney+ series, and there are several potential characters and storylines worth exploring coming off the Netflix show.
Luke looking off into the binary sunset before dying in The Last Jedi.

How Star Wars should evolve beyond the Skywalker Saga

Star Wars has been in something of a transition period since Episode IX and Lucasfilm should be looking to grow out of the Skywalkers in the near future.
Joaquin Phoenix in clown makeup as Joker in the 2019 movie.

Clayface and Man-Bat should get the ‘Joker’ movie treatment

DC had a surprise hit on its hands with Joker, and that sort of isolated storytelling could benefit Batman's more fantastical rogues like Man-Bat and Clayface.
Loid, Yor, and Anya Forge in Spy X Family

Spy x Family is the next crossover anime you need to watch

Spy x Family has become the latest anime sensation thanks to its refreshing brand of genuine wholesomeness among a self-made family of assassins.
The members of the Guardians of the Galaxy in action poses in the game's promo art.

5 video games to play if you liked Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is finally in theaters, and there are some stellar games for those looking for a similarly action-heavy fix coming out of the movie.
Jane as Mighty Thor with Thor in Love and Thunder.

Where the MCU’s Thor can go from here after Love and Thunder

Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder doesn't shake things up tonally, but it did lay some interesting groundwork for the future of the movie's godly duo.
Promo art of Anakin and Obi-Wan clashing lightsabers in Revenge of the Sith.

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s best moments in the Star Wars franchise

With the long-awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi series wrapped up, there are still plenty of memorable moments across Star Wars media for the Jedi Master.
The cast of Thor: Love and Thunder.

Everything you need to know about Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is right around the corner, so here's a wrap-up of everything worth noting for the God of Thunder's latest adventure.
A man wielding two katanas in Elden Ring.

10 video game series that still need animated adaptations

Video games have proven that animation is the way to go in terms of adaptations, and there are still several gaming IPs that deserve the Castlevania treatment.
Cal Kestis and the supporting cast of Jedi: Fallen Order in promo art.

5 Star Wars games to play if you liked Obi-Wan Kenobi

Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, but there are a few great Star Wars video games for fans looking to keep riding the wave of excitement.
Darth Vader igniting his lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After Obi-Wan Kenobi: The case for a Darth Vader Star Wars series

Obi-Wan Kenobi brought a rematch between him and Darth Vader, but the latter's thrilling portrayal makes a good case for a solo Star Wars series of his own.
Kyoko and Katsuya on the beach together at sunset in Fruits Basket -prelude-.

Fruits Basket Prelude review: A fitting coda to a beloved series

Fruits Basket Prelude closes out the anime adaptation of a shoujo icon, portraying emotionally raw storytelling once it finds its legs after the series recap.
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 2022 Disney+ series.

What’s next for Star Wars after Obi-Wan Kenobi?

There's no shortage of Star Wars content in its Disney+ pipeline, but there are other places the IP should look to grow thematically beyond Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Jon Snow

Where Game of Thrones’ sequel series could take Jon Snow

In a surprising announcement, HBO is developing a Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones series, and there are more places it could go than one might think.
A dinosaur roaring in Jurassic World Evolution 2.

5 games to play if you liked Jurassic World Dominion

Jurassic World Dominion brings the six-movie storyline to a close, but there are a handful of dinosaur-themed video games to play if you liked the movie.
A T-Rex roaring triumphantly as a banner falls in Jurassic Park.

5 great dinosaur movies like Jurassic World Dominion

With Jurassic World Dominion out in theaters, here are the five best dinosaur movies to watch if you enjoyed that film.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man swinging on his web and charging his powers in one hand.

5 video games to play if you liked Ms. Marvel on Disney+

Amid the arrival of Marvel Studios' latest TV endeavor, Ms. Marvel, there are a few solid video games worth checking out that offer a comparable experience.
The young protagonist Kikuko and her mother Nikuko on their boat home in the harbor.

Director Ayumu Watanabe on creating Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Director Ayumu Watanabe scales things back from traditional action-focused anime with his adaptation of a quiet, emotionally resonating coming-of-age story.