One Magic The Gathering Tarkir: Dragonstorm Preview Has Me Hopeful For A Possible New Universes Beyond Set

Magic: The Gatheringhas been previewing its upcomingTarkir: Dragonstormset recently. As is expected, Wizards of the Coast gave the privilege of spoiling some upcoming cards to content creators or other prominent figures in theMagiccommunity. While mainstays like The Command Zone showing off new cards was no surprise, an unexpected previewer now has me excited thatMagic: The Gatheringcould be getting a newUniverses Beyondset that would be perfect for it. Originally, I wasn’t sure I liked the idea ofUniverses Beyondsets being Standard legal, and making up half ofMagic’s yearly releases....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 923 words · Jessica Perez

Pokémon TCG: All Card Rarities Explained

As with other trading card games, thePokémon Trading Card Gameassigns each of its cards a rarity, with each card’s availability in booster packs decreasing as its rarity rises. Over time, thePokémon TCG’s rarity system has evolved to become more complicated, which can leave some people confused about the specific rarities of given cards and what they mean. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to discover the rarity of anyPokémoncard, and the system as it stands today can likewise still be fully explained with little issue....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1338 words · Joshua Duncan

Popular SpongeBob SquarePants Fan Theory About Bikini Bottom's Origins Confirmed By Longtime Writer

A longtime writer and voice actor forSpongeBob SquarePantsconfirms a popular fan theory about Bikini Bottom’s origins as being correct. There are manydark fan theories aboutSpongeBob SquarePantsthat try to explain elements of the show, such as the Chum Bucket serving actual dead fish, which is what chum is made of in real life, to Pearl being adopted after her parents were killed by whalers. However, some fan theories have also tried to explain the origins of Bikini Bottom, making sense of why the sea creatures in the underwater city have human sentience....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Todd Fisher

Richard Was The Better Choice For Monica In Friends, And You'll Never Convince Me Otherwise

With big names like Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, and even Duchess Sarah Ferguson,Friendshad many guest stars over its 10-season run, but none quite so impactful as Tom Selleck’s Richard Burke. The romance between Monica and Richard was such an important part ofFriends' timeline that the show brought Richard back into her life on multiple occasions even after their relationship ended.Being the firstserious relationship for Monica duringFriends, Richard’s presence (and absence) was a huge influence on her character arc, making some fans believe that the two of them should have ended up together....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1109 words · Jessica Ortiz

The Amateur's James Hawes & Rami Malek Talk New Spy Thriller And Slow Horses & '70s Genre Influences

James Hawes is returning to the espionage genre with Rami Malek along for the ride inThe Amateur. Hawes is a BAFTA-nominated director better known for his work on the small screen in Britain, having directed multiple episodes of Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant’sDoctor Whoeras as well as multiple episodes ofMerlin, Penny Dreadful, Black MirrorandApple TV+‘sSlow Horses. Malek is an Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning star known for everything from his early work in theNight at the Museumfranchise to his acclaimed roles inMr....

July 15, 2025 · 10 min · 1994 words · James Mccoy

The Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner's Two-Faced Words & Actions Make Him A Hypocrite

The Golden BachelorleadGerry Turner’s on-screen behavior and recent actions make him appear phony, causing him to be seen as one of the biggest villains of the franchise.Gerry joined the popular reality TV franchiseas a young-at-heart bachelor looking for true love among twenty-two ladies who participated in the show. These women ranged in age from 60 to 75 years old. One of the most notable contestants included Patty James, the mother ofThe Bachelorseason 25 lead Matt James....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 820 words · Xavier Campbell

The Sea Folk: The Wheel Of Time Season 3's New Channeler Group Explained

Includes SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time season 3, episode 5. The Wheel of Timeseason 3, episode 5, hasintroduced TV viewers to a new culture in the show’s enormous fantasy world, and the Sea Folk are worth exploring further. The world of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time is immense, rivaling the likes ofThe Lord of the Rings,Malazan, andA Song of Ice & Firein its meticulous attention to detailed, life-like cultures....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Anthony Rodriguez

The Wild Robot Streaming Release Date Revealed

The Wild Robot’s streaming release date has now been revealed following its successful run in theaters. Directed by Chris Sanders and based on the book of the same name by Peter Brown, the animated family movie follows an intelligent robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) as she becomes stranded on a remote island and bonds with the animals who call it home.The Wild Robot’s reviewswere glowing from critics and audiences alike, and the film was ultimately a box office success, grossing $324 million in theaters....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Ashley Allen

This Rick and Morty Twist Makes Morty's Off-Screen Mermaid Hook-Up Way Funnier

Summary Warning: Contains SPOILERS forRick and Morty10th Anniversary Special!Morty reached a major milestone inRick and Mortyseason 3, as it’s revealed that he lost his virginity to a mermaid when he and Rick went to Atlantis. This trip was referenced again in season 5 by Mr. Nimbus, further confirming this huge step in Morty’s life. However, inRick and Morty’s latest adventure, it’s revealed that this moment actually wasn’t as significant as fans originally thought - but it’s way funnier....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Kendra Ramirez

Today's Connections Hints & Answers For Aug 08, 2025 (Puzzle #649)

If you are struggling to figure out today’sConnectionspuzzle, you may help yourself out by looking at a few hints to give you the proper nudge. I found today’s puzzle oddly difficult,even though I was very close to the right answers multiple times. It’s one of those where you can dance around the right answers quite a lot and never get to the full category, which I find the most frustrating and hardest type of puzzle....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 827 words · Karen Brennan

Twilight's TV Remake Can Be Better Than The Movie, But It's Doomed To Repeat The Worst Edward & Bella Mistake

Twilightis coming back to life with an animated TV show, which has the potential to be better than the movie thanks to its source novel, but it’s doomed to repeat the worst Edward and Bella mistake. The 2000s saw a rise in the popularity of teen fantasy romance novels, and one that became a worldwide phenomenon wasTwilight. Stephenie Meyer’s novel of vampires, werewolves, and humans coexisting made way for a saga with four main novels, a novella, a reimagining novel, and a retelling ofTwilight....

July 15, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Sarah Mccarthy

"Aren't Kids Drinking This?!": Pam Seems To Have Spiked The Punch In Stardew Valley

A throwaway line inStardew Valleyhas fans concerned for some of Pelican Town’s underage denizens.Pamis a somewhat divisive character; some are amused by her, others are concerned about her, and still others resent her for her dangerous and destructive antics. One way or another, it’s undeniable that Pam is quite the character, even if her single-mindedness sometimes gets others into trouble. But one player,burmie__, on theStardew Valleysubreddit, pointed out one occasion wherePam takes her affinity for booze a little too far....

July 14, 2025 · 4 min · 657 words · Richard Burns

15 Far Side Comics You May Have Overlooked And Need to Read ASAP

The Far Sidehas made a name for itself as one of the best comic strips of all time, as its humor is smart and witty (with just the right amount of absurdity) and its artwork is unique and visually comical. Not only that, butThe Far Sidestands out from other popular comic stripsfor a number of reasons. For one thing, it’s not a comic ‘strip’ at all; it’s a single-panel comic. And for another,The Far Sidedoesn’t feature a main characteror any semblance of long-form continuity....

July 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1132 words · Samuel Avila