Warning: MAJOR Spoilers for Absolute Batman #1The Absolute Universe just arrived with the explosive debut of AbsoluteBatman, and it’s a premiere that fans new and old shouldn’t miss out on. As a longtime fan of Batman, I’ve felt that most modern stories play it too safe with Bruce Wayne, sticking to the same old familiar territory and playing with the same old characters. Now, Absolute Batman is pushing boundaries with a subversive depiction of Batman that stands out from the rest....

Five Nights at Freddy’sis pivoting to the Mimic in its next game, which is reasonable if you consider that there’s not a lot left to explore about the original villain: William Afton. Even inSecurity Breach, Afton’s return as Glitchtrap was already pushing it, so creating another game with his presence in any way would be too unbelievable and not that interesting anymore. Afton definitely fulfilled his role at this point, and he was interesting as a villain, but now there’s nothing left to learn about him....

The first trailer forSmile 2revealed more about the movie’s plot, including a change in the way the Smile Entity is approached that repeats the same trick as a horror movie from 21 years ago, and it’s not good. One of the biggest recent surprises in the horror genre isSmile, written and directed by Parker Finn, based on his 2020 short filmLaura Hasn’t Slept.Smilewas a surprise critical and commercial hit in 2022, and thanks to the mysteries left by it, it was quickly granted a sequel, simply titledSmile 2....

My Dress-Up Darlingwas one of anime’s more recent sleeper hits, catching fans by surprise with its unique spin on the rom-com genre. After gaining quite a bit of fanfare, a second season was announced only a few months following the anime’s final episode. Almost three years later, however, fans wondered why the series hadn’t yet returned. Now, fans can rejoice, asMy Dress-Up DarlingSeason Two has been officially confirmed for a 2025 releaseby CloverWorks....

Everyone loves theFlash’scolorful collection of criminals, but are they prepared for the overhaul they’re about to get?Absolute Flashis justweeks away and DC fans everywhere are about to see what this new world hasin store for Wally Westand the enemies that have captivated readers for years. Absolute Flashcreative team Jeff Lemire and Nick Robles spoke withAIPTto discuss their upcoming series. The duo eventually broachedthe subject of Flash’s iconic team of villains, the Rogues....

With the first movie having enjoyed success on streaming after its box office disappointment, Kevin Costner might be seeing some groundswell inHorizon: An American Saga’s future. The planned four-part Western epic saga got off to a poor start when, after its lackluster Cannes Film Festival premiere,Chapter 1released wide to generally mixed reviews from critics and a rough $38.2 million box office haul.Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2’s releasewas subsequently delayed indefinitely by Warner Bros....

AsCall of Duty: Black Ops 6moves to implement stronger anti-cheat measures, a major cheat provider for the game claims to be shutting down. SinceBlack Ops 6’s launch in October 2024, the game has suffered from widespread cheating, drawing criticism from players for being slow to act on implementing stronger anti-cheat measures. In response to that criticism, however, Activision has promised significant upgrades to the game’s anti-cheat features in the game’s upcoming Season 3....

Netflix’s new reality competition show,Million Dollar Secret, is starting to gain momentum asthe new must-watch reality competition series. In the first few episodes,a contestant, Lauren Jean, revealed her identity as a former millionaire, but her admission wasn’t enough to save her from elimination. Despite being forthcoming about her identity, the other contestants felt they couldn’t trust her, since she’d lied up until that point about her status. Lauren was eliminated and, as the game dictates, had to reveal that she truly wasn’t the millionaire, butit was too little, too late for her....

When it comes to well-known anime characters,Pokémon’s original trio are some of the most iconic characters imaginable, rivaled only by mega hits likeDragon BallandSailor Moon. Misty’s spicy attitude while still clearly caring for her friends made her an instant hit with fans, and she was still popular enough to be brought back 25 years later for the series' closing episodes. Few characters have appeared in thePokémonanime more than Misty, and she’s had her fair share of episodes focused on her....

AsStranger Thingsheads into its final episodes, the Netflix series has many plot lines to wrap up, but one can be settled offscreen between seasons 4 and 5. The science fiction horror drama TV show has become a cultural phenomenon in the past eight years, and its impressive run is finally coming to a close.TheStranger Thingsseason 4 endingfeatured several cliffhangers, including Vecna’s win and the Upside Down merging with Hawkins, Indiana, meaning season 5 has many conflicts to address....

Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Nightbitch.In 2021, Rachel Yoder’s novel,Nightbitch, hit shelves. It was critically well-reviewed, withThe Guardiancalling it a “feral read” andThe New Yorkercalling it “cathartic” and “surreal.” Now, Yoder’s book about an artist turned stay-at-home mother turned possible beast has a film adaptation. Amy Adam’s stars as the unnamed mother inNightbitch,a feral comedy about motherhood and identity. For two years, she’s been a stay-at-home-mom, sacrificing her career for time with her child....

Pokémon GO’s Spotlight Hour schedule for September 2024 provides a chance to encounter four different Pokémon species with boosted wild spawns across the map, including Wooloo and Machop. There’s also a bonus to enjoy during each Spotlight Hour, making it a great opportunity to stock up on XP to help you level up or Stardust if you’re running low. Spotlight Hours take place every Tuesday from 6 PM to 7 PM in each Trainer’s local time, so there’s only a small window to take part....

Stranger Thingsseason 5 has been such a long time in development that there is more speculation than ever about the fates of the characters. The Netflix phenomenon initially focused on a group of young friends, but has become increasingly complex as they’ve grown up.Each season ofStranger Thingshas become darker, with season 4 being the grimmest yet.Stranger Thingsseason 5 is thought to include a time jump to account for the ages of its core cast, and this will allow the series to continue with its heavier themes as it wraps up the story....