"It Insists Upon Itself": Seth MacFarlane Explains The Origin Of Viral Family Guy Meme 19 Years Later

Seth MacFarlane explains the origin of one ofFamily Guy’s most iconic lines. The adult animated series has been on air since 1999, running consistently for most of that time except when it was cancelled twice (after seasons 2 and 3). Now, the show is hosted by Fox and will return forFamily Guyseason 23on Sunday, February 16.MacFarlane created the series and stars as the lead voice actorin the show, with a cast that includes Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry, and Patrick Warburton....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Andrew Patrick

"Stuck With Me As A Kid": Morgan Freeman’s $349M Disaster Movie Gets (Mostly) Glowing Response From VFX Artists 26 Years Later

Deep Impactgets a glowing response from VFX artists 26 years after its release. Directed by Mimi Leder, with a script co-written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Michael Tolkin, the 1998 disaster film follows humanity’s efforts to prepare for and destroy a 7-mile (11 km) wide comet on a collision course with Earth that could cause a mass extinction. Themovie stars Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, James Cromwell, Jon Favreau, Mary McCormack, Richard Schiff, Kurtwood Smith, and many more....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 756 words · Joshua King

10 Best Todoroki Moments in My Hero Academia

Shoto Todorokihas one ofMy Hero Academia’sbest character arcs by far.His childhood backstory is absolutely tragic and riddled with abuse and mistreatment from both parents, and alienation from his older brother, Toya, who distanced himself from the family and became a villain. Despite these unspeakably terrible circumstances, he still developed into one of U.A. High’s best heroes. The road to becoming a level-headed and worthy hero was not an easy one for Todoroki....

May 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1624 words · Robert Jackson

10 Best Uzumaki Moments We Can’t Wait To See Animated In Junji Ito’s Latest Anime Masterpiece

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Uzumaki! Uzumakiis easily considered the most recognizable of legendary horror mangakaJunji Ito’s works, with many recognizable moments even first-time readers will remember forever, that fans can’t wait to see come to life in the upcoming anime adaptation. Ito has a unique way of leaving indelible impressions on horror fans by tapping into cosmic horror concepts yet mixing in enough black humor so it does not feel too edgy....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1187 words · Curtis Gonzalez

10 Fantasy TV Episodes That Changed Their Shows Forever

FantasyTV shows can change quickly, and when big plot twists and narrative changes are written into the story, they have a major impact. The magic systems and rules of the realities that these fantastical worlds exist in allow the writers and creators to experiment with story and character dynamics, leading to episodes that change everything for the series. These episodes typically incorporate a tone shift and switch the show’s focus to a new set of character dynamics....

May 30, 2025 · 14 min · 2788 words · Kristine Watts

10 Most-Anticipated Fantasy Books Coming Out In December 2024

December marks the end of a great year forfantasybooks, so it’s fitting thatsome of 2024’s most exciting new releases hit shelves during its final month. 2024 kicked off with highly anticipated sequels likeHouse of Flame and ShadowandThe Atlas Complex,and things only got better from there. The year welcomed many compelling additions to the genre, including a newhistorical fantasy book by Leigh Bardugo, afantasy novella from Veronica Roth, and the long-awaitedfinale to Tomi Adeyemi’sLegacy of Orïshaseries....

May 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1833 words · Ruth Lopez

10 Strongest Poison-Type Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

There are several cards inPokémon Trading Card Game Pocketthat use the poison ability to damage the opponent. This effect can slowly chip away at an opponent’s HP over multiple turns, making poison-type Pokémon a fantastic choice for players who favor long-term damage and well-thought-out battles rather than quick knockouts. Once a Pokémon has the poison status effect, the opponent is forced to rethink their strategy or use valuable resources to counter it....

May 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1665 words · Shannon Shelton

10 Underrated Avengers Who Need a Total Redesign and a Second Chance

It’s an unfortunate truth that not everyAvengergets the love they so duly deserve. The team of Marvel’s Mightiest Heroeshas accrued almost 100 members over the decades, but not all have been as stellar as others. Fortunately, some of these Marvel misfits can still be redeemed with a few touch-ups, a refreshed wardrobe, and a good story to thrive in the modern era. Throughout its 86 years of publishing comics, Marvel Comics has had quite a few potentially stellar characters fall through the cracks....

May 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2007 words · Danielle Burch

5 Years Later, Regé-Jean Page Has Finally Found His Perfect Bridgerton Replacement

Back in 2020, Regé-Jean Page broke out on Netflix’s period romance series,Bridgerton, and now, he is finally making a project that harks back to these historical origins. Over the course of three seasons,Bridgertonhas become a global phenomenon, earning its place as one of Netflix’s most important IPs. Of course, this would not have been possible without the vision of Shonda Rimes andBridgerton’sincredibly talented and charming cast. Though he only appeared in one season, this includes Page, who portrayed Duke Simon Basset in the first season....

May 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1189 words · Susan Dunn

A Court Of Thorns & Roses Breaks The Fourth Wall In The Best Way With 1 Ongoing Nesta Joke

One ongoing Nesta joke inA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbreaks the fourth wall in the best possible way. TheCourt Of Thorns & Rosesbooks, on the surface, seem to follow the standard narrative of any romantasy series, including parts that have become well known to audiences, like a sweeping love story and an unseen enemy bent on destroying everything. While the first three books do copy that formula, Nesta’s story was able to begin breaking from this, adding aspects from other works to let both her arc andA Court Of Silver Flamesstand out....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Matthew Patel

Balatro Has Broken Massive Sales Record, & The Devs Cannot Be More Thrilled About The Title's Success

On the eve of its release anniversary, indie card gameBalatrohas hit a major sales milestone.Balatrowas one of 2024’s greatest gaming surprises: the first game released by pseudonymous solo developer LocalThunk, it wasreleased to rave reviews, a massive fan base, and even aGame of the Year nom. It’s been widely praised for its engaging, poker-based roguelike gameplay, the myriad ways it allows players to meld cards, Jokers, and hands to create an unstoppable high-scoring engine....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 612 words · Brianna Tate

Best C9 loadout in Black Ops 6

Call of Duty Guides The C9 is the default SMG in Black Ops 6, but it just might be the best option with the proper loadout. By default, every player in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has the C9 unlocked in the submachine gun category. It’s among the first weapons you have unlocked when you first boot up the game. While you might want to use guns that have a higher unlock over the C9, the SMG is actually one of the best weapons in Black Ops 6....

May 30, 2025 · 4 min · 764 words · Wendy Wright

Bleach Fans Are Going to Have a Good Day on March 31st

Bleachis bigger than ever, and now, as fans wait for more information onThousand-Year Blood WarPart 4: The Calamity, it has been announced that a special presentation will be held on March 31st that will reveal new information. The news comes fromBleach’schannel in Japan,TV Tokyo, who have promised to reveal the first public information on Part 4. The presentation will air on TV Tokyo at midnight JST on March 31st. More information onThousand-Year Blood WarPart 4 isn’t the only reason for fans to be excited, however, as the special presentation will contain an interview with musician Aqua Timez, who is releasing a music video inspired by the series....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 505 words · Cole Brown