Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Expelled From Paramount's Lineup
CBS Studios and Paramount+ announced that *Star Trek: Starfleet Academy* will end after its second season, which has already been filmed and is in post‑production. The series, set in the 32nd‑century timeline of *Star Trek: Discovery*, mixed teen‑drama storytelling with classic Trekkian themes and earned generally positive critical reviews. Its cancellation arrives amid speculation that Paramount’s new leadership under David Ellison is steering content toward a more right‑leaning outlook. The move adds to a broader slowdown of Star Trek productions, with no new series currently in development.
Great Job, Internet: Carrot Top's Bizarre DVD Commentary for The Rules Of Attraction Has Landed Online
Carrot Top recorded a full DVD commentary for Roger Avary’s 2002 film The Rules Of Attraction, a track that was never released commercially. The bizarre commentary, featuring crude jokes and constant ratings of on‑screen women, has now been uploaded to...
Ryan Gosling Is Still Lightly Flirting with Ghost Rider
Ryan Gosling’s sci‑fi comedy *Project Hail Mary* set a new opening‑weekend record for Amazon MGM, reaffirming his box‑office pull. In a recent podcast, Gosling confirmed that “some discussions have been had” about him playing Marvel’s Ghost Rider, a role he’s...
Netflix Is Trying to Turn Superhero Cop Comic Powers Into a TV Show… Again
Netflix is reviving the comic‑book series Powers as an animated series. The property previously aired two seasons on Sony’s PlayStation Network, starring Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward. Creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are attached to write and...
Hachette Yanks Horror Novel Shy Girl From Shelves After Accusations of AI Use
Hachette Book Group has pulled the horror novel *Shy Girl* from UK shelves and cancelled its US release after an internal probe concluded large sections were generated by artificial intelligence. The book, originally self‑published by Mia Ballard and later picked up...
Frieren Celebrates the Little Moments as the Gang Takes a Breath
The season‑2 finale of *Frieren*, “Himmel’s Memoirs,” shifts focus from grand battles to the quiet moments that define the characters’ journey. After a dragon‑filled skirmish, the party spends winter in a fishing village, savoring simple pleasures and reflecting on past...
Netflix Continues String of Home-Video Releases with Stranger Things Box Set
Netflix is releasing a 25‑disc Stranger Things complete‑series box set on July 28, 2026, marking the first 4K UHD home‑video availability for seasons three, four and five, alongside extensive bonus material. At the same time, ABC has scrapped the upcoming...
Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX to Headline Lollapalooza 2026
Lollapalooza returns to Chicago from July 30 to August 2, 2026, occupying Grant Park for its annual four‑day festival. The headline roster features iconic alternative rock act Smashing Pumpkins alongside pop powerhouse Charli XCX, with additional headliners Lorde, Tate McRae, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE and The xx. Supporting...
What Good Is Nepotism if Max Landis Can't Even Get His G.I. Joe Movie Made?
Max Landis, whose career stalled after multiple abuse accusations, was hired by Paramount to draft a treatment for a G.I. Joe reboot, but Variety reports the studio passed on his concept. Sources say the decision stemmed from dissatisfaction with the pitch,...
Brendan Carr Now Trying to Threaten Away the Networks' Negative War Coverage
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used social media to warn broadcasters that stations spreading what he calls “fake news” about the U.S. bombing of Iran could face license renewal challenges. He emphasized the FCC’s public‑interest mandate and suggested that non‑compliant stations...
Crosstalk: Can Marathon Survive Where so Many Other Live-Service Games Failed?
Bungie's Marathon debuted as a $40 premium live‑service shooter, aiming to revive the genre after recent failures like Highguard. The game blends a bright cyber‑punk visual style with extraction mechanics, offering both solo horror‑like experiences and squad‑driven combat. However, its...
Red Flags Abound in Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen Trailer
Netflix is launching the horror miniseries *Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen* on March 26, positioning the show as a marriage‑centric thriller. Ed Sheeran revisited his controversial *Game of Thrones* cameo, expressing lingering disappointment over fan backlash. Hulu announced...
Check Out the First Wave of Horrors From the 10th Annual Overlook Film Festival, if You Dare
The Overlook Film Festival marks its 10th anniversary in New Orleans, running April 9‑12 with a first‑wave lineup of 47 films—including 21 features and 26 shorts. Highlights feature the opening night film *Obsession*, centerpiece *Leviticus*, and closing night *Hokum*, alongside...
Ignore the Romance, and Reminders Of Him Actually Has Something to Say About Motherhood
Reminders Of Him, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, arrives in theaters on March 13, 2026, marketed as a romance but centering on a mother’s struggle after prison. Maika Monroe plays Kenna Rowan, a newly released inmate seeking to reconnect with...
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Confidently Retells One Hell of a Ghost Story
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly receives a full remake for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, updating graphics and controls while preserving its signature camera‑based horror. The core gameplay—using the Camera Obscura to photograph and stun ghosts—remains intact, delivering the same unsettling...
Mike Flanagan Will Be Scaring the Hell Out of Amazon MGM for Years to Come
Mike Flanagan has inked an exclusive overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios to develop original series, kicking off with a reimagined adaptation of Stephen King’s *Carrie* and a new version of *The Exorcist*. The agreement follows his departure from Netflix,...
Sure, Seems Like the Perfect Time to Bring Back BattleBots with an Israel-Based AI Company Attached
BattleBots announced its comeback with a new 20‑episode Pro League that will premiere exclusively on YouTube. The season introduces Orbitron, billed as the world’s first AI‑controlled combat robot, and is backed by Israeli data‑scraping firm BrightData. Filming starts in April,...
Money Wins Again, as Netflix Drops Its Warner Bros. Acquisition Dreams
Netflix has formally withdrawn its bid to acquire part of Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount raised its offer to $31 per share, valuing the deal around $77 billion. Netflix’s own proposal, previously estimated at $72 billion, was deemed too costly, and the...
The "Video Game Company Layoff Roulette" Ball Lands on Ubisoft… Again
Ubisoft announced a 200‑person voluntary departure plan, the largest single layoff since 2020, affecting roughly 1 % of its 17,000‑employee workforce. The cuts target corporate headquarters as part of a broader restructuring that also eliminates remote‑work flexibility, sparking discontent among staff....