TheNCISpilot celebrates its 21st anniversary, and after all these years, I still think it is the best episode in the show. As one of the longest-running scripted shows on TV,NCISis already an institution. It has birthed several spinoffs, includinga new Leroy Jethro Gibbs prequel inNCIS: Origins, as well as Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo’sNCIS: Tony & Zivaon Paramount+. I know that other shows from theNCIS franchisehave their own fans, but I personally prefer the flagship series, even after more than two decades on the air....

AlthoughSaturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary celebration featured the return of numerous noteworthy cast members (even some from the first season), four performers were noticeably missing from the episode.The NBC late-night live sketch comedy variety program has had over 160 cast members over the years,many of whom got their start on the show. From Bill Murray to Leslie Jones,Saturday Night Livehas been the place where many of Hollywood’s most famous comedians began their careers, and after 50 years, it remains a dominant force in the comedy world....

This article contains mention of sexual assault Of the prominent comic publishing companies,MarvelComics is well-known for crafting more light-hearted inspirational stories than the company’s darker counterparts. However, there is one story that remains a black spot in Marvel’s past. As times change and society becomes more socially aware, comics change to reflect the real world. However, even at the time, this Marvel story was considered the publisher’s most disgustingly vile story of all time....

Shortly after he voiced a terrifying killer robot inTerminator Zero,Timothy Olyphantis set to star in another major sci-fi franchise that may put him in a similar role. Timothy Olyphant recently voiced the main Terminator in the English dub ofTerminator Zero, an anime spinoff show.TerminatorZerois far from the first time Olyphant has joined an esteemed science fiction franchise, however. He’s already starred inStar Warsas Cobb Vanth inThe MandalorianandThe Book of Boba Fett, and some ofTimothy Olyphant’s best movies and showswere part of other massive franchises, likeHitman....

All 5 of the original members of theX-Menhave fallen to villainy at some point in Marvel Comics canon. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Angel, and Beast represented the best and most heroic mutants in Marvel Comics upon their introduction, each of them willing to lay down their lives to secure the safety of both humans and mutants alike. However, even they weren’t immune to corruption, which leaves only one question: who was more evil?...

Samantha Logan is again returning as Olivia Baker inAll Americanseason 7, and a new update teases what brings her back. The CW’s hit sports drama is currently airing its seventh season, following the life and career of Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) and those closest to him. Olivia Baker was one of the most notable exits from the show, as she left in season 6 after marrying Spencer and moving to New York to live with him....

Avril Lavignewas one of the biggest popstars of the 2000s, and her continued success in the industry, film and TV roles, and brand deals have all combined to give the Canadian punk rocker an eye-popping net worth.Pop and punk don’t always go hand-in-handwith punk being counter-culture, and pop being mainstream, but when the combination works, some great bangers get produced. Take Avril Lavigne, the Canadian jean-wearing, hair-dyeing, boyfriend-cussing musician who owned the airwaves in the early 2000s with songs like “Complicated”, “Girlfriend”, and “What The Hell”....

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman: Dark Age #5!In many universes and timelines,Batgirlis inspired by Batman, but not in the world ofBatman: Dark Age. In this historical-based take on Gotham history, Barbara Gordon got started on a dark path long before she ever met Batman. Barbara Gordon goes down a different path inBatman: Dark Age#5 by Mark Russell and Michael Allred. In this universe, plenty of Gotham villains have different looks and are a bit more down-to-earth....

WithBridgertonseason 4 already filming, it’s vitally important that the show doesn’t continue an annoying trend seen with characters like Daphne and Anthony. Based on the book series of the same name,Bridgertonfollows the love lives of theeight Bridgerton siblings. The hit show debuted on Netflix in December 2020 and its subsequent two seasons have been just as successful as the first. With a rotating cast of characters, each season ofBridgertonfocuses on a different sibling, with the first season focusing on Daphne, the fourth eldest sibling....

For many of the developer’s enthusiastic fans, there aren’t really any other games that hit the same way a FromSoftware title does, especially in the immediate run-up to a new one likeElden Ring Nightreign. I count myself among that anticipatory group, and have found myself less interested in other games after getting a few brief tastes ofNightreignwhen I previewed it, and later played the Closed Network Test. The wait isn’t nearly as excruciating as that forElden Ringwith its multiple years devoid of news, but it’s still hard to find a suitable substitute in the meantime, especially sinceNightreignis such an odd, unique game, even among its FromSoftware peers....

After 15 years, CBS is able to make Leroy Jethro Gibbs' most badass rescue scene inNCISso much better. Mark Harmon was the face of the long-running procedural for almost 2 decades. Prior toNCIS,Gibbs already had an MCRT team inJAG, which underwent some changes when it was spun off into a separate series. There were a few times throughout his time with the agency that Gibbs wanted to quit. That said, he always found himself coming back, partly because of his commitment to the job and partly because of the people he worked with....

Au Perro Welcome back to Comments of the Week, where we take a look back at a week’s worth of great quips and comments from lurkers, contributors, and regulars just like you! For the uninitiated, I am Perro, and I will be your maître d’ on this journey through my personal picks of the best comments of the week from August 7th through the 13th! There will be laughter, tears, anger, and a couple faps to even out the shame, so strap yourselves in and get comfortable!...

Crunchyrollis getting fans excited with a new manhwa adaptation asDark Moon: The Blood Altar(stylized in all-caps) gets an anime shortly after a hugely successful run on Webtoon. With incredible worldwide readership and an appealing premise of the prestigious fictional Decelis Academy,populated by vampires and werewolves, the series has resonated with millions around the globe. But the biggest selling point for many future fans is thatDark Moon: The Blood Altaris an anime adaptation of a story centered around fictionalized versions of the members of ENHYPEN, an enormously popular K-pop group....