Trent Cannon
Trent Cannon
Senior Contributing writer
Trent Cannon: Trent lives in the UK and has been writing about all things geeky for a decade, turning his love of anime, films, tv, and cosplay into a professional obsession. If there is a geeky topic in existence, chances are he's tried to convince someone to let him rant about it.

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The anime industry has changed and it is finally time for One Piece to change with it [Popverse Jump]
The transition to a seasonal anime is going to be strange for One Piece fans but it is definitely the right thing for Toei Animation to do.
December 26, 2025
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Every Final Fantasy game is different, but these are the things that always stay the same [Gamify My Life]
Whether it is a new Cid popping up or just those all-important Moogles, some things not even Square Enix wants to change about the Final Fantasy series.
December 22, 2025
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Audiobook hits like Dungeon Crawler Carl and the entire romantasy genre are pushing publishers like Spotify and Audible to release audiobooks earlier
The latest trend in audiobooks seems to be listening to a novel before it even comes out in print, which is driven by Spotify and Audible knowing we crave more books to listen to.
December 19, 2025
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Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 has the impossible task of making me want to watch an anime without Gojo [Popverse Jump]
The long break between Jujutsu Kaisen seasons 2 and 3 along with a very competitive January 2026 anime season mean that I'm struggling to get hyped for the Culling Game arc.
December 19, 2025
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Gotham City has a new Mayor, and it’s longtime Batman villain Poison Ivy
Sure, she tried to destroy Gotham a couple dozen times over the years, but you can't argue with Poison Ivy when it comes her environmental record
December 18, 2025
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DC Comics promises The Joker as “fans have never seen before” in upcoming core Batman story
Batman #7 is out in March 2026 and offers a fresh take on the Joker and Batman's relationship - and a deep dive into the Clown Prince's psyche
December 18, 2025
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A new Yona of the Dawn anime seems to be imminent, coinciding with this weekend's grand finale of the manga
As the final chapter of Yona of the Dawn hits shelves, we could find ourselves getting to experience the story all over again.
December 17, 2025
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Why McDonald’s Grinch salt - and its eBay resale market - tastes like a bitter parody of the original Grinch story
The Grinch was never meant to sell fast food: McDonald’s Grinch salt and the strange logic of Christmas marketing.
December 17, 2025
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Wolverine star Hugh Jackman is bringing the Old Man Logan treatment to Robin Hood, with A24's help
Was Robin Hood ever this feral? Hugh Jackman is definitely giving the legendary outlaw a much different treatment in the 2026 film.
December 17, 2025
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Emily in Paris season 5 to feature first-ever Emily & Mindy fight, as actors try to separate their real-life friendship from their TV series relationship
The Netflix hit thrives on the close relationship between Mindy and Emily, but actress Ashley Park explains how difficult their first fight was to act out.
December 17, 2025
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Imagine a '90s MTV for Games, anchored with a Sabotage by Beastie Boys game
Sega was surprisingly close to making Sega Channel into something much bigger than what it was.
December 17, 2025
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How a close friend's death inspired the next book by Tom Lake author Ann Patchett
Whistler is out in Spring 2026 and takes inspiration from the death of author Ann Patchett's close friend.
December 17, 2025
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After controversy over the original art, the next FNAF comic has quietly replaced its artist & cover
The original artist for The Mimic story in Five Nights at Freddy's: Tales of the Pizzaplex Vol 2 has apparently been replaced while a new release date has been confirmed.
December 17, 2025
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There's now an official Spy x Family burger, but its not in Japan - it's in Texas
Houston-based anime fans can try a massive Spy x Family inspired burger that consists of two beef patties, a fried egg... and goulash.
December 17, 2025
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How the Fallout game's makers are capitalizing on Amazon's Prime Video show & its success, without rushing the next Fallout game
Fallout 5 is still years away, but Bethesda is still using Fallout 4, Fallout Shelter, and Fallout 76 to make sure Fallout Season 2 is a success for them.
December 17, 2025
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Beauty and the Beast bad guy gets his own Disney spinoff movie, from the writer of Shang-Chi
No one spins off like Gaston, especially when it means he gets his own movie, reportedly in the works at Disney
December 16, 2025
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DC aims to replicate Absolute Batman & the other Absolute books' success but with Lobo, Batwoman, and Deathstroke... and do it inside core DCU canon
A fresh take on some of DC's most iconic characters is on the way as Next Level kicks into gear.
December 16, 2025
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Superman, Thunderbolts*, and Dispatch made optimism the real superhero of 2025
We don't know what 2026 holds for the MCU or DCU, but we hope the honest, earnest approach to superhero films and games continues.
December 16, 2025
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How the Grinch and Jim Carrey needed a CIA torture expert to help steal Christmas
The Grinch makeup and prosthetics were so restrictive and uncomfortable that Jim Carrey borrowed techniques to help military officers survive torture to get through filming.
December 15, 2025
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Fortnite teases a collaboration with iconic anime Bleach, but you'd barely know it from the trailer they've posted
More details on the Bleach x Fortnite collaboration are expected later this week
December 15, 2025
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At last, Psyren is getting the anime adaptation we've been asking for in 2026
More than 15 years after the manga ended, a Psyren anime is on its way
December 15, 2025
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My Hero Academia studio releases first trailer (and cast details) for new assassin love story series MarriageToxin
MarriageToxin has powerful Spy x Family vibes and we can't wait to see how the romantic comedy anime plays out considering its brilliant concept.
December 15, 2025
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The Game Awards 2025 finally gave us not one but two new Tomb Raider games on the horizon
Tomb Raider: Catalyst is a sequel to a nearly 20 year old Tomb Raider game while Legacy of Atlantis is a remake of the OG Tomb Raider game.
December 15, 2025
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The GTA 6 slipping release date has me convinced it could redefine both the PS5 and the PS6 [Gamify My Life]
Grand Theft Auto VI stands poised to send shockwaves through the gaming industry, but it could have a bigger impact than just massive sales for current and next-gen the PlayStation consoles.
December 15, 2025
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The legacy of Rob Reiner: how one filmmaker shaped comedy, drama, and Hollywood itself
From All in the Family to A Few Good Men, Rob Reiner leaves behind an unmatched body of work.
December 15, 2025
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Why Misa Amane from Death Note is still in our hearts [Popverse Jump}
Misa Amane straddles the line between hero, villain, and victim and adds a touch of chaos that Death Note desperately needs.
December 12, 2025
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Paramount CEO is taking his hostile takeover directly to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders with new letter as Netflix deal looms
Paramount CEO David Ellison really wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery and he isn't letting Netflix get in the way of that.
December 11, 2025
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Fallout Season 2 won't earn New Vegas' lead writer any royalties, despite creating many of the characters in the Prime Video hit
"There's no residuals for that," explained Fallout: New Vegas head writer as Season 2 of Fallout is set to stream on Prime Video this month.
December 11, 2025
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Fourth Wing author Rebecca Yarros confirms she's getting closer to writing the sequel to 2025's Onyx Storm - but she's got one thing to do first
Rebecca Yarros has to write a "contracted contemporary" before she can dive back into the world of Fourth Wing once again.
December 11, 2025
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Duolingo is threatening "unimaginable punishment" if you don't complete their Genshin Impact crossover event
Please, Duo. We're sorry we broke our streak.
December 11, 2025
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Before they reach the Grand Line, Netflix is turning the One Piece crew into adorable plushies and action figures in time for season 2
A Tony Tony Chopper plushie. A Going Merry figure. The whole Straw Hat Crew is getting fresh merch before Netflix's live action One Piece season 2
December 11, 2025
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The Pitt cast promise no mass murder, but literal and emotional fireworks in season 2 of HBO Max breakout
Star Noah Wyle and showrunner Scott Gemmill explain that The Pitt Season 2 isn't short of explosive drama when compared to Season 1
December 11, 2025
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Star Wars star Daisy Ridley is “joyful” over the fan campaign to get Adam Driver’s sequel made
Star Wars fans aren't always known for their measured response to things, so seeing them unite around Adam Driver and The Hunt for Ben Solo warmed Daisy Ridley's heart
December 10, 2025
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Sigourney Weaver, iconic star of Aliens, Avatar, and Star Wars movies, is close to joining Prime Video's Tomb Raider series
Sophie Turner is starring as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider from Prime Video, but the Game of Thrones star may be joined by Sigourney Weaver when production starts next year.
December 10, 2025
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Avengers is crossing over with manga classic Silent Möbius in 2026, with creator Kia Asamiya himself penning and drawing the Marvel Comics special
This wasn't a comic book crossover we expected to see in 2026, but Silent Möbius is back and it is teaming up with The Avengers.
December 10, 2025
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Kaguya-sama: Love is War anime special - and potential end to the whole series - gets release date and theme song reveal
Is this the end of Kaguya-sama: Love is War? The end of 2025 release date is rapidly approaching
December 10, 2025
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Rosalina’s Storybook gets a long-awaited physical edition to celebrate the best Mario 3D game's best character
Celebrate the release of Rosalina’s Storybook ahead of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie next year.
December 10, 2025
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Final Fantasy VII Remake rebooted Cloud, but Square Enix knew they couldn't mess with the Buster Sword
Cloud's Buster Sword is one of the most iconic parts of Final Fantasy VII, so Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi sacrificed realism for visuals in this instance.
December 09, 2025
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Kpop Demon Hunters conquered movies and merch already, next up is books for 2026 and 2027 (for the fans, of course)
The Netflix hit already has shoes and toys on the way - now more KPop Demon Hunters merch is on the way in the new year as a collection of books has been announced
December 09, 2025
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Yes, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is teeing up THAT character for the next movie
Matthew Lillard's William Afton might be dead, but that isn't much of a barrier in the FNAF universe
December 09, 2025
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The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has been thinking about his next epic movie The Odyssey for decades
The Interstellar and Dark Knight director nearly helmed 2004's Troy and Christopher Nolan has been thinking about the world of The Odyssey ever since
December 09, 2025
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The Boys Season 5 release date ushers in the unexpected Summer of Karl Urban along with Mortal Kombat 2
Karl Urban could star in both the biggest show and the biggest movie of the year as both The Boys release date and Mortal Kombat 2 release date overlap.
December 08, 2025
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Scream’s original Ghostface reveals what we almost saw in Scream 7
Skeet Ulrich's Billy Loomis was meant to come back to train the new Ghostface from beyond the grave, but it was not to be
December 08, 2025
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The one thing Superman pushed back against DC Studios head James Gunn on - and is unapologetic for
David Corenswet says James Gunn was right 90% of the time, but not on this moment from Superman
December 08, 2025
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Why is Five Nights at Freddy's 2 such a hit? Because it knew what the fans wanted
The FNAF sequel shows what happens when you give people what they want (more jump scares, for one thing)
December 08, 2025
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Dispatch tricked you all into loving visual novels and you should be thankful for it
A whole new world of visual novels have opened up to you. Steins;Gate. Doki Doki Literature Club. Danganronpa. All wait for you now that Dispatch has finished.
December 08, 2025
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The Gnosia anime might seriously be the best video game adaptation ever [Popverse Jump]
Watching Gnosia on Crunchyroll makes me feel like I'm playing the original visual novel in the best way
December 05, 2025
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Elder Scrolls 6? No. God of War: Egypt? Nah. Diablo 4? Nope. So what Game Awards announcement is Geoff Keighley actually teasing?
Doom DLC, Devil May Cry 6, and even Half Life 3 are all being touted as answers to this bizarre riddle Geoff Keighley has posted.
December 04, 2025
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Chrono Trigger remake? Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is out here giving fans hope that it's really in the works
"I can't talk about that," Yuji Horii told a Japanese panel show when asked about a potential Chrono Trigger remake.
December 04, 2025
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Fourth Wing, ACOTAR and other Romantasy titles dominate the first audiobook Spotify Wrapped
Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros don't look like they're giving up the top spot in the romantasy genre anytime soon.
December 04, 2025
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From the MCU to Gotham City, Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join The Batman: Part II cast in mystery role opposite Robert Pattinson
After leaving Black Widow behind, which of the many Batman characters will Scarlett Johannson play in The Batman sequel? We're still waiting to find out.
December 04, 2025
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Japan wants to set up an official manga platform for the world
Using AI for translation and cutting overseas companies like Crunchyroll and Yen Press out of the digital manga game is the Japanese government's big plan to help manga publishers.
December 04, 2025
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Avatar creator James Cameron almost made Jurassic Park - and he’s glad he didn’t
James Cameron would have made it horrifying, just like the original book, but it wouldn't have had the same awe and wonder as Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park
December 04, 2025
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A Kpop Demon Hunters shoe collection is coming from Vans just in time for your Christmas shopping
Netflix knows the people want more Kpop Demon Hunters merch, so they're bringing some out to us before the holidays
December 04, 2025
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Chainsaw Man creator's Look Back manga is getting a live-action movie in 2026
Hirokazu Kore-eda is directing the Look Back movie, which is already in post-production
December 03, 2025
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The Handmaid's Tale author thinks we need to be more focused on holding the line on women's rights than toppling the patriarchy
Margaret Atwood suggests that we need to have a more practical goal in these uncertain times
December 03, 2025
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Amazon-owned Prime Video released (and then pulled) several AI dubbed anime, with rights holders Kadokawa and Sentai Filmworks issuing statements
The Banana Fish and No Game, No Life Zero dubs were created using AI, but Amazon doesn't seem to have gotten permission from the Japanese rights holders first.
December 03, 2025
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What does The Boys cast do between takes? Watch Karl Urban and Tomer Capone get really into backgammon
The Butcher and Frenchie actors have differing views on who won their games of backgammon, but the rest of The Boys cast found the whole thing very amusing
December 03, 2025
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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: Episode schedule, release date, cast, and more for the MCU series
Marvel Studios hasn't confirmed a release time for Daredevil: Born Again, but we suspect they won't break with what Season 1 established.
December 03, 2025
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Fast and Furious filmmaker speeds into video game hell with Helldivers movie
Will Helldivers deliver the Starship Troopers satire that the games were known for? Or will Justin Lin lean on the intense action of the Fast and Furious series? We'll have to find out
December 02, 2025
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Marvel Cosmic Invasion balances the X-Men '97 aesthetic with the dark Annihilation storyline to do something new in a Marvel game
Marvel wanted to see the Annihilation storyline get some love, so Tribute Games gave the dark story a 90s makeover.
December 02, 2025
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Sonic the Hedgehog is getting his own Avengers style "event film" in 2028 and we can't figure out what is going on
Is this the dawn of the Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe? Or are we getting some sort of Super Smash Bros. style crossover? Let the wild speculation begin!
December 02, 2025
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GTA developer reveals how the US government tried to turn Rockstar Games into a "media bogeyman" and nearly shut down the company
During an appearance on British radio, Dan Houser recalled when the full weight of the US government came down on the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developers
December 02, 2025
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Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will let its murderous animatronics out into the wide world in a "twist" on the first movie's formula
There will be "a lot of jump scares" and "psychological shit" to wade through as Josh Hutcherson and director Emma Tammi prepare us for Five Night's at Freddy's 2 release date.
December 02, 2025
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How playing the Jak and Daxter games, helped me open up to my girlfriend and eventual wife [Gamify My Life]
She didn't want to play them herself, but it felt important that she understand Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxter if she was going to understand me.
December 01, 2025
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Why 1987 was a turning point for animation, Disney, and the future of TV cartoons
Animation historian Jerry Beck looks back on how 1987 was a turning point in animation history, even if no one knew it at the time.
November 30, 2025
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The Faithful release date comes in Easter 2026 with Minnie Driver leading a biblical cast
Fox is preparing an Old Testament revival for television this Easter as The Faithful aims to tell the story of some of the Bible's most well-known women.
November 28, 2025
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The Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 release date is fast approaching, with Krysten Ritter joining Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio for the Marvel series
Marvel Studios is expanding the MCU with another Daredevil: Born Again season, with Season 3 already confirmed.
November 28, 2025
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Tired of waiting for the Virgin River Season 7 release date to be confirmed by Netflix? One of the stars may have let it slip
Now we're just waiting for March to see if Netflix is actually going to give us more Virgin River episodes like we've been craving.
November 28, 2025
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Yellowstone sequel and spin-off Y: Marshals release date is almost here - this time on CBS
The Yellowstone series is switching from cable to network TV for the first time.
November 28, 2025
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Return to the Godzilla & Kong's Monsterverse as the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 release date approaches
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 looks like it will have more Kong, more Skull Island, and more tentacles than season 1.
November 28, 2025
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Narrative games aren't as niche as people think, says Dispatch developers
Dispatch proves the narrative adventure isn’t dead — and AdHoc hopes the industry is paying attention.
November 28, 2025
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Fist of the North Star created the modern seinen anime the same way Dragon Ball created the modern shonen [Popverse Jump]
Both Fist of the North Star and Dragon Ball debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in the 80s, but would become the foundation for two different genres of anime.
November 28, 2025
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Flambae in Dispatch was originally more of a bully until Lance Canstopolis made him hilarious
AdHoc Studio devs explain that it isn't until the infamous karaoke scene in Dispatch that people see the real fun of Flambae.
November 28, 2025
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Billy Crystal broke into "2 hours of medieval Yiddish stand-up" while filming the Miracle Max scene in The Princess Bride - and no one could stop laughing
Both Cary Elwes and Rob Reiner had to be removed from the set because they kept ruining every shot of the Miracle Max scene in The Princess Bride by laughing
November 28, 2025
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The Princess Bride cast discuss why the 1987 movie remains so funny today: "Comedy is serious business"
Playing it straight might not be the most natural thing to do in a comedy, but it is what makes The Princess Bride work so well
November 27, 2025
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Critical Role's Matt Mercer and a bit of restraint are the secret sauce to making Shroud the biggest villain of Dispatch Season 1
AdHoc Studio devs say they're surprised they're "not getting more shit for" how little Shroud is in Dispatch Season 1, but they found the right amount of Matt Mercer to give us.
November 27, 2025
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AdHoc Studio explains why the Dispatch game's comics are still canon — even when they contradict the game
AdHoc Studio knows that the comics present the death of Mecha Man differently than the Dispatch game, but that doesn't mean they aren't canon.
November 27, 2025
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Voice acting legend Jennifer Hale believes Hollywood is overlooking voice actors and doesn't understand why
The Metal Gear Solid and Mass Effect star says that Hollywood isn't taking advantage of the massive talent that voice actors have for the live action remakes coming out.
November 26, 2025
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How Disney used DuckTales to launch its TV animation empire — and why Carl Barks’ comics made it possible
The real story behind DuckTales: Disney’s high-risk 65-episode gamble that transformed 1980s animation.
November 26, 2025
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Dispatch game devs say fan distrust of Blonde Blazer shows how cynical modern superhero stories have become
What Dispatch and Superman say about our increasingly cynical world.
November 26, 2025
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Metal Gear Solid icon David Hayter has "no idea" what it's like to work with Hideo Kojima, even after decades
David Hayter, who has voiced Solid Snake for years, admits that he has only met Hideo Kojima "two or three times" in all the years he's worked on the Metal Gear Solid series.
November 26, 2025
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The Princess Bride's best line works on multiple levels, says the movie's Prince Humperdinck
The Princess Bride is full of iconic lines, but this one is the actor who played Prince Humperdinck's favorite.
November 26, 2025
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How the Dispatch season 1 ending was changed at the last second to call players out for their romance choices
Dispatch devs reveal the hilarious late-game twist they added after players tried romancing everyone.
November 26, 2025
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The hidden hardware hack that made the original Legend of Zelda a breakthrough for the NES and all game systems
Being able to save your game seems totally normal now, but Nintendo had to work around the limitations of the NES cartridges to make it happen.
November 26, 2025
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Metal Gear Solid voice actor Jennifer Hale shares the unpredictable nature of video game voice acting
The legendary voice actor Jennifer Hale reflects on how difficult it is to know if a game like Metal Gear Solid will be a hit - or if it will even come out at all - while it is being made
November 25, 2025
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Superman's optimism, the possibility of Dispatch season 2, and the Matt Mercer effect - What the Dispatch developers say about the hit superhero game
Adhoc Studio's Dispatch devs explain how optimism, streamers, and risk shaped their breakout success.
November 25, 2025
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Dispatch ending explained: How to get the Hero, Antihero, and Everyman endings
There is no right or wrong way to play Dispatch, but AdHoc Studio gave us plenty of options to make the ending perfect for you.
November 25, 2025
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For Metal Gear Solid IV, David Hayter made one big change to how he recorded his lines to make them better
The long-time Solid Snake voice actor insisted that he and the other actors be given more context to their performances for future Metal Gear Solid games.
November 25, 2025
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The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes admits that any hope for a sequel died with writer William Goldman
William Goldman died in 2019 and took our hopes of a Princess Bride sequel with him, says the man who was the Dread Pirate Roberts
November 25, 2025
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The Last Jedi director’s new Star Wars trilogy isn’t happening anytime soon - but don’t say it’ll never appear
Rian Johnson is busy promoting the third Knives Out movie for Netflix, but part of him will always be thinking about Star Wars.
November 24, 2025
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Wicked: For Good is such a hit that we should expect more - but not a sequel, exactly
We probably won't see more of Glinda or Elphaba, but don't expect studios to turn down the chance for more Wicked movies in the future.
November 24, 2025
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Dispatch actor Aaron Paul won’t go back to Prime Video’s Invincible because it was too much for him
The Breaking Bad star has played some dark characters, but Aaron Paul says Powerplex is Invisible took him to places he didn't want to go.
November 24, 2025
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Stranger Things star David Harbour on the Netflix show’s fearlessness in hitting those Star Wars and Lord of the Rings “power chords”
The Netflix hit doesn't really try to reinvent the wheel; instead, Stranger Things tries to borrow the wheels invented by Star Wars and Lord of the Rings.
November 24, 2025
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Why the Princess Bride’s iconic duel is an even better swordfight than you remember
How the Princess Bride’s cliffside duel became a masterclass in movie swordfighting.
November 24, 2025
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Discovering the original Legend of Zelda game's aborted time travel storyline has changed the way I view my favorite video game series [Gamify My Life]
Nintendo almost made the first Legend of Zelda a time-travel game, and it explains so much about the series’ future.
November 24, 2025
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How Bart Simpson was quietly toned down from being "so mean" before The Simpsons' first episode, as revealed by his long-time voice actor Nancy Cartwright
From a pretty blatant bully to America's trickster, Bart Simpson was changed significantly when The Simpsons turned into a full series.
November 24, 2025
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How anime’s punk era in the US 1980s set the stage for today’s global fandom
Before anime went mainstream, it survived as underground punk — and one producer saw its future first.
November 24, 2025
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HBO gives the greenlight to a George Clooney/Noah Wyle ER reunion on The Pitt - if it's real
Okay. Raise your hand if you want to see George Clooney back in medical scrubs on The Pitt
November 21, 2025
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Enjoy that moral panic, Netflix: KPop Demon Hunters songs are apparently too demonic for UK school
Huntr/x songs have been banned from the school grounds because demons make people uncomfortable. We're not joking.
November 21, 2025
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