Robert Kirkman has addressed “superhero fatigue” ahead ofInvincibleseason 3, offering his thoughts on the concept and how it impacts the genre.Invincibleseason 3will continue adapting Kirkman’s comic of the same name, as Mark (Steven Yeun) takes on more responsibilities as a superhero. The season’s arrival comes ahead of many major releases for the genre this year. This includes major TV releases likeDaredevil: Born AgainandPeacemakerseason 2, as well as theatrical films likeSupermanandFantastic Four: First Steps, all signaling a revitalization for multiple major franchises....

The 90s were an amazing time to be a kid, with a bevy of great live-action family-friendlymoviesto enjoy alongside the typical animated fare. The 90s were a special time for children’s entertainment, with Hollywood slowly growing more bold in what kind of content it was comfortable showing younger audiences. For as great as thebest animated movies of the 90sare, the decade also featured some incredible live-action hits steeped in nostalgia....

Gary Larson’sThe Far Sidehas a lot of fixations for its surreal brand of humor, but few are more surprising than the humble mailman. The employees of the US Postal Service appear throughout Larson’s comics, beset by myriad threats including dogs, carnivorous mailboxes and Hell itself. Here are the 10 funniest Far Side comics starring mail carriers,showcasing Larson’s surreal sense of humor, sometimes morbid sensibilities and major recurring obsessions.Be sure to vote in our end-of-article poll for your #1, and to see which strip other readers considered the best of the best....

Contains descriptions of violent and sexual content. Like any major horror franchise worth its salt,A Nightmare on Elm Streethas inspired a whole host of other movies, for better or for worse. Ever since the release of the first film to feature the dream-invading Freddy Krueger in 1984, the slasher genre was never the same, with an all-new breed of smack-talking supernatural horror villain now prowling theaters. The success ofall nineNightmare on Elm Streetmoviescame amid a wave of imitators taking heavy inspiration from the original film....

Warning! Spoilers for Mufasa: The Lion King ahead! Mufasa: The Lion Kingdived into Mufasa and Scar’s past, but an essential part of their story was saved for another potential prequel movie. 2024’s newThe Lion Kingstory has changed just about everything audiences thought they knew about these tragic brothers. As it turns out, Mufasa and Scar’s connection isn’t biological at all, and their heartbreaking origins make Scar’s eventual betrayal all the more devistating....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Missing You season 1.Netflix’sMissing Youmakes some big changes to Harlan Coben’s best-selling 2014 novel, from its portrayal of certain characters to the story’s ending.The cast ofMissing Youis led bySlow Horsesstar Rosalind Eleazar, whose character, Detective Inspector Kat Donovan, is investigating her father’s murder when she gets embroiled in a missing persons case. The more Kat works towards finding out who killed her father, the more life-altering secrets she uncovers....

The bombastic police procedural9-1-1has become a TV institution in its nearly decade-long run on the air, and now it has scored a season 9 renewal. Created for TV by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear,9-1-1follows the lives and work of first responders in Los Angeles who are tasked with tackling some of the biggest emergencies that the City of Angels can throw at them. Mixing the usual case-of-the-week format from procedurals with Ryan Murphy’s signature over-the-top style,9-1-1is both familiar and fresh inthe oversaturated world of cop shows....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Abbott Elementary season 4, episode 6, “The Deli” WhileAbbott Elementaryseason 4, episode 6 did bring back Josh Segarra’s Manny, the school district employee’s return wasn’t as predictable as viewers might have feared. When Josh Segarra’s Manny was introduced inAbbott Elementary’s season 3 premiere, his role in the workplace mockumentary sitcom seemed obvious.Abbott Elementary’s Janine and Gregory romancewas on pause and Manny recommended Janine for a school district fellowship since he shared her dorky enthusiasm for pedagogy....

Alien: Romulusis rising up the ranks of the franchise at the box office. The new movie, which was directed by Fede Álvarez and stars Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, and David Jonsson, is the ninth installment in the long-running sci-fi horror franchise, which began with Ridley Scott’s original 1979 classic. TheAlien: Romulusreleasekicked off with a strong debut of $42 million, which marked the second-best opening weekend for the franchise behind the 2012 prequelPrometheus, which debuted with $51 million....

Unique weapons inAvowedare some of the best items the Envoy can acquire while exploring the Living Lands. Unique weapons are the only item type in the game that can be enchanted (except shields and Grimoires), which changes and upgrades their specialized abilities based on what will be most useful. Avowed has four major areas,each with a range of unique weapons: Dawnshore, Emerald Stair, Shatterscarp, and Galawain’s Tusks. Unique weapons are acquired in various ways, such as rewards for Treasure Map quests, loot for defeating difficult enemies, or in remote or hidden areas around the Living Lands....

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Bad Monkey episode 6.Apple’s new crime comedy seriesBad MonkeyfindsYancy behind bars and the Dragon Queen making moves against Eve and Nick Striplingin episode 6, “Yo, Would You Tell Ms. Chase I Still Love Her Like Crazy.” As the title suggests,Bad Monkeyepisode 5saw the shocking return of Plover’s, aka Bonnie, inappropriate love interest Cody, a student whom she had gotten intimate with while she was a teacher in Oklahoma....

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is currently dominating the charts but there’s about to be an influx of franchise veterans asone of the series' most beloved maps is making a comeback very soon. The new maps included inBlack Ops 6have proven divisive amongst the community, as a recurring complaint is that many incorporate the “three-lane” format too heavily, resulting in formulaic gameplay. Whether or not one agrees with that theory, the smaller maps have already gained quite a passionate following, so it makes sense that Nuketown is back....

Natural Wonders are a feature inSid Meier’s Civilization 7that can be discovered on any given map, and they provide unique bonuses that players can capitalize on for a serious boost to civilization growth and development. In total, there are twelve different Wonders (so far), each with their own distinct benefits and boosts that can be strategically utilized, possibly even shaping or shifting a player’s plans dramatically. The twelve Natural Wonders will generate randomly on a given map, and depending on map size and type, might feature only a handful or might include all twelve....