Anime andOne Piecefans know the merch market can get wild, but sometimes, something so offbeat comes along that it leaves even the most dedicated collectors doing a double-take. This time, the spotlight is on a collaboration betweenOne Pieceand Super Impulse Ltd., a company famous for quirky collectibles. Their latest creation isa Luffy Poptaters potato head toy. Monkey D. Luffy, the most famous Straw Hat Pirate, has been reimagined as a potato....

George Miller’sFuriosawas one of thebest action movies of 2024, and much like its predecessorFury Road, it was filled with standout performances and eclectic characters that help bring this bizarre universe to life. Beyond the lead turns from Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth,Furiosareally leaned into the idea of this dystopian ensemble with several characters whose roles were only small but their impact was long-lasting. One of these was Immortan Joe’s loyal driver, Praetorian Jack....

Shantel VanSantengot her start in the entertainment industry as a model, but most of her best movies and TV shows lean toward dramas. VanSanten began modeling at 15 years old and landed her first acting role in 1999 - providing the English dub for a character in the Japanese seriesStreet Angel Kurumi. Despite that, VanSanten did not start acting regularly until 2005 and has not slowed down since. VanSanten is likely best known by TV fans for having multiple rolesin CW dramasaimed at teens....

Summary Shadow the Hedgehog’s origin story has been confirmed ahead ofSonic the Hedgehog 3, with the upcoming movie staying as close as possible to the source material. First appearing in 2001’sSonic Adventure 2, Shadow has since become one of the most popularcharacters in the Sonic universe. Designed to be the anti-Sonic in many ways, Shadow had a rather tragic backstory and was a perfect antagonist to the series’ hero before joining the good guys....

Star Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 4 has started filming as the first behind-the-scenes photo of the upcoming episodes of the show has been released. Season 4 was confirmed in April 2024, during production ofStar Trek: Strange New Worldsseason 3, which is set to air at some point later this year. While a release date has yet to be confirmed for season 3, its early renewal for even more episodes emphasizes how the show has become a mainstay for the sprawling sci-fi franchise....

Andorshowrunner Tony Gilroy shared the"new pressure"of working on aStar Warsshow in a recent live interview, and he seemed to take a swipe atStar WarsTV shows that have come before.Andorseason 2is just around the corner,set to begin releasing on Disney+ on April 22nd. Because that date is fast approaching and there are only two currently confirmedupcomingStar Warsshows, there has been plenty of focus and attention on the second and final season ofAndor....

Warning: Spoilers for Action Comics #1083 Over the years,Supermanhas earned an uplifting reputation as a symbol of hope for the DC Universe, but that status may have devastating consequences for him. On top of the physical battles he engages with as a superhero, the Man of Steel also wages internal battles that go unnoticed by the world at large. Now, Superman’s emotional hardships have finally been acknowledged, and they recontextualize his hero work in a heartbreaking way....

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Absolute Superman #6!A brand-new piece of information has come to light about the Absolute Universe’sSuperman, and it’s going to seriously divide fans. The Absolute titles have made a lot of daring changes to the DC heroes' pasts, but a flashback to Kal-El’s first days on Earth maybeAbsolute Superman’sboldest changeyet. InAbsolute Superman #6by Jason Aaron and Carmine Di Giandomenico, Superman’s ship finally finds a habitable planet for Kal-El, bringing him to the Kent farm in Kansas....

Warning: This article includes minor spoilers for Sweethearts. Sweetheartsincludes a cast led by star Kiernan Shipka but is otherwise comprised of up-and-coming actors who show their potential. The Max original movie puts a twist on the holiday rom-com by centering it on Thanksgiving – a holiday that’s otherwise been ignored by the genre. ThoughSweetheart’s reviewsare mixed, the movie will appeal to fans of the anti-rom-com – which follows rom-com tropes and formulas while subverting expectations and challenging the realistic nature of the genre....

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS forThe Penguinepisode 3. The Penguinperfectly summed up what makes Gotham City what it is with just four words. The Colin Farrell-led show isthe first spinoff to come from director Matt Reeves’The Batman. The HBO series has been positively received by fans and critics, with Farrell delivering an even better performance as Oz Cobb now that he has more time to explore what makes the character work....

WARNING: This article includes SPOILERS from The Penguin episode 1, “After Hours.“DCfans are reacting toThe Penguinepisode 1, as Colin Farrell returns toThe Batmanuniverse as Oz Cobb. WhileThe Batman - Part IIis on its way, 2024 marked the return of the Elseworlds-based universe with the premiere ofThe Penguinepisode 1, marking the first spinoff in Matt Reeves' franchise. With Farrell back as the iconic Batman villain,The Penguinpicks up after the events of the big ending toThe Batman....

Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2. The Rings of Powerseason 2, episode 7’s ending promises to give me the answer to a question I’ve held for years aboutThe Lord of the Rings’elven jewelry. Theelven Rings of Powerwere first introduced inThe Rings of Powerseason 1 and served as the main focus of season 2’s premiere. Given Sauron’s infiltration of Eregion inThe Rings of Powerseason 1’s ending, Elrond raised his doubts over the elven Rings, yet Círdan, Gil-galad, and Galadriel outvoted him on their usefulness....

Baldur’s Gate 3has seven playable Origin characters. These are characters that players would otherwise meet in act 1, and include Shadowheart, Astarion, Wyll, Karlach, Lae’zel, Gale, and a customizable unique Origin called The Dark Urge. Choosing to play as any of these Origins instead of a custom avatar will result in content personalized to the character players chose. However, these seven characters may not have always been the only figures slated to be Origin companions....