WhileOnyx Stormwas received with high praise and hundreds of five-star reviews upon release, there were certain readers who felt aspects of the story were lacking — specifically having to do with Violet and Xaden’s ongoing romance. Their relationship arc has been fast-paced since the verybeginning of theEmpyrean Series, and the two characters developed a strong, almost obsessive connection early on in the narrative. As it turns out, this may be the source of several readers' complaints in Yarros' latest novel, as many felt Violet and Xaden’s relationship was either lackluster or had become borderline unhealthy....

Monster High 2has become a global Netflix hit. The 2023 title is a sequel to the live-action horror-comedy musical movie about a high school for monsters, adapting the toy line of the same name. The movie originally premiered on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ and stars Miia Harris, Ceci Balagot, Nayah Damasen,The Other Two’s Case Walker, andLove, VictorstarAna Ortiz. When it premiered on the platform, it didn’t register on the Nielsen streaming chart and indeed was viewed less than the then 10-year-old Martin Scorsese movieThe Wolf of Wall Street, which was also streaming on Paramount+....

Eevee evolutions have been popular inPokémonsince Generation 1, with Jolteon, Flareon, and Vapereon. Since then, fans have had the likes of Espeon and Umbreon introduced in Generation II, Leafeon and Glaceon in Generation 4, and Sylveon in Generation 6.It’s been 12 years since fans have gotten a new Eevee evolution, and thePokémonfranchise has been long overdue for one to appear. Pokémon Day 2025 is coming quickly, scheduled for February 27. If a new Eevee evolution is coming soon, it’s likely that fans will get a glimpse or tease of the latest evolution then, alongside news aboutPokémon GOandPokémon Legends: Z-A....

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pockethas officially launched its newest setShining Revelry, but one new Shiny Pokémon card will require players to shell-out a fair amount of cash. Yesterday,Pokémon TCG Pocketlaunched a new updatefor players, providing tons of small but notable quality-of-life improvements. However, that update was a precursor to the launch of two new features, one of which is officially available now. Also launched were several new paid bundles, including one that contains a rare promo card....

The following contains spoilers for Secret Level’s New World: The Once And Future King," now streaming on Prime VideoSecret Level’sshowcase for Arnold Schwarzenegger is a great reminder of one of the actor’s best talents as a performer. The anthology nature ofSecret Levelallows each episode to stand alone as its own story, with the best experimenting with genre and style to impressive effect. One of the most entertaining episodes of the series is “The Once And Future King,” which is an adaptation ofNew World: Aeternum....

The Emmys are no place for RuPaul’s Best Friend Race. After years of dominating the Television Academy’s awards ceremony,RuPaul’s Drag Racelost to its reality rival,The Traitors. After captivating the entertainment world with a cast of dynamic reality stars, murderous gameplay, and plenty of viral memes,The Traitorsseason 2swept the floor, taking home three out of five awards in its first year of being nominated. Notably, the series took home arguably thetwo top titles in the category of Outstanding Host for a Reality Program and Outstanding Reality-Competition Program....

Scream 7continues to expand its star-studded cast with aPitch Perfectstar set to join the upcoming installment of the iconic horror series. TheScreamfranchise remains a cornerstone of the slasher genre, following survivors and newcomers navigating the deadly game of the masked killer Ghostface, beginning with Wes Craven’s 1996 classic. After the massive success ofScream VI, which became the franchise’s highest domestic grosser at $108 million,Scream 7is set to releaseon June 05, 2025, with a whole new story....

AlthoughScream 7’s story faces an uphill battle thanks to behind-the-scenes issues, the sequel at least has a perfect way to play offScream VI’s opening scene confusion.The upcoming sequelScream 7is set to arrive in early 2026, but the slasher movie’s production has already been famously torturous.Scream 7originally continued the story of Jenna Ortega’s Tara and Melissa Barrera’s Sam, the stars ofScream 2022andScream VIand the new heroines of the franchise. However, after Barrera was fired over social media posts and Ortega quit immediately afterward,Scream 7’s entire story was rewritten....

Sean Connerymade his best movie outside the James Bond franchise when he paired up with Kevin Costner to take down Al Capone in Brian De Palma’s Prohibition-era gangster thrillerThe Untouchables. Connery became the first actor to play Bond on the big screen when he starred in 1962’sDr. No. The character was already a literary icon, but Connery was responsible for making Ian Fleming’s gentleman spy a beloved staple of the silver screen....

ThoughStar Wars: The Acolytewas abruptly canceled after just one season, its story will continue outside Disney+. The first live-action show set in theHigh Republic era,Star Wars: The Acolytehad a lot going for it, including a new, unexplored period, a cast of intriguing characters, and a focus on the lore of the Sith, something that has been severely lacking in other recentStar Warsmedia.Unfortunately,The Acolytefailed to live up to its potentialand proved too divisive for theStar Warsfandom....

Paramount Pictures has released an official trailer forSonic the Hedgehog 3, offering another dive into a tense showdown as the blue, speedy hedgehog Sonic and his friends come face-to-face with Shadow the Hedgehog. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the third installment sees the heroes reluctantly teaming up with Dr. Robotnik to stop Shadow’s destructive quest for justice, with the adventure spanning Tokyo, London, and even space. The film will bring back Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, and James Marsden, introducingJohn Wick’sKeanu Reeves as Shadow....

Hope for a newTexas Chainsaw Massacremovie has been renewed, but after all the franchise’s failures, there’s now only one way left in which it could succeed. The trend of reboots and legacy sequels has been huge in horror, even if it hasn’t always been successful. Popular franchises likeScreamandHalloweenwere brought back through these to great success, while others, likeThe Exorcist, ended up failing. In the latter category also fallsThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre, but the franchise still refuses to die....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Equalizer season 5, episode 7. The fall finale ofThe Equalizeraired Sunday, December 8, and saw McCall, Dante, and Miles fight for their lives after the cartel took over a hospital. Although there were several close calls, the characters made it out alive with the help ofLiza Lapira’s Mel, who was posted on a nearby rooftop. Season 5, episode 7, “Slay Ride,” is action-heavy, but the holiday-themed installment features plenty of character-driven moments....