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Full of mysteries,The Lord of the Ringsproposed the question of where the entire female population of one of its species had gone, but digging into the legendarium sheds some light on it. Inthe wide world ofThe Lord of the Rings, the Ents were just one species, but they have always been one of the most memorable. Brought to light by Treebeard in J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1955 masterpiece novel,The Lord of the Rings, the Ents were anthropomorphic trees....

There have been more than a fewPokémonremakes throughout the franchise’s life cycle, and each one introduces a ton of questions about what makes a good remake versus a cheap cash-in on well-earned nostalgia.Pokémon: Legends Z-Aisn’t a remake, exactly, but this reintroduction of the Kalos region into thePokémonseries will raise many of the same queries dredged up byOmega Ruby and Alpha SapphireandBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. What makes aPokémongame what it is, and how can developers retain the essence of a Gen 6 game while still breathing life into a new entry?...

After what feels like forever,Yellowstoneis finally returning in November 2024 with new episodes, and althoughKevin Costner won’t be around to reprise his role as John Dutton III,one other character is seemingly stepping up in his absence. The Paramount Network neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, debuted in 2018 and has been one of the most talked about TV shows ever since. Its popularity can partly be attributed to Costner’s star power....

ZendayaandRobert Pattinsonare two of the best young actors in the business, and they recently teamed up for a new A24 movie. After rising to fame as Edward Cullen in theTwilightmovies,Pattinson has completely reinvented himselfwith an array of independent dramas. This includes several collaborations with the indie studio A24, starring in the Safdie brothers’Good Time, Claire Denis’High Life, and Robert Eggers’The Lighthousein consecutive years from 2017 to 2019, though he has also starred in other well-regarded movies includingTenet,The Batman, and theBoy and the HeronEnglish dub....

World of Warcrafthas just launched its exciting new goblin-filled patch,Undermine(d)as part of its ongoing additions toThe War Withinexpansion. After years of skirting around the goblin cartels of Azeroth,players are finally getting to experience the hidden capital city of Undermine itself. Featuring an impressive new ground mount system called D.R.I.V.E - where players can race around in flashy cars - and deep lore involving the four goblin cartels,Undermine(d)is more like a mini expansion in itself rather than a patch forThe War Within....

There are certain birthday milestones that pack quite a punch. The early ones are usually connected to when certain things become legal, a focus of numerouscoming-of-age movies about the teenage years. After that, the focus shifts to the round ones that signal the start of a brand-new decade. Turning 30 is the first big milestone that has a genuine emotional impact which ranges from fear, excitement, and sheer panic. With so many expectations placed upon certain achievements and a lot more financial responsibility, it’s understandable that it can all get a bit much sometimes....

Despite the time that’s passed by since the show’s ending,Gilmore Girlsremains a compelling viewing experience. However, re-watching the first season after two decades has revealed some quite upsetting truths about the show.Gilmore Girlsdebuted 24 years ago, and stole the hearts of its viewers with its quick-witted dialogue and heartwarmingly relatable character dynamics. However, not every aspect ofGilmore Girlshas stood the test of time.Society has progressed rapidly since the year 2000, and so has the show itself....

Not every movie delivers on what audiences thought would be its premise or tone. Sometimes, a movie’s press tour and marketing campaign will tell audiences exactly what they have to know before they go to the cinema. However, it is also often the case that these campaigns can shape audience expectations in a way that doesn’t align with whatthe movie itself provides. Sometimes this can be deliberate in an attempt toshock audiences with a twist, while other times it feels as if the marketing didn’t quite match the tone of the project....

Although a lot of mainstream animation can start to feel samey after a while, there are some movies which dare to be different. Animation offers filmmakers unlimited possibilities to explore. Given the potential of the medium, it’s a shame to see so many big-budget animated movies which stick to the same playbook. However, some outstanding movies have broken the mold and influenced the entire industry. The history of animation is marked by a few trendsetters which have helped advance the medium....

Although few theatrical franchises receive animated TV spinoffs likeBack to the Future,Beetlejuice, andGhostbustersdid, this ’80s trend predicted major change in 2020s Hollywood. While the blockbuster may have been born in the ‘70s with hits likeJaws,Star Wars, andAlien, the ‘80s was where the movie franchise truly flourished. The aforementioned hits all received sequels that expanded their fictional worlds and earned staggering sums at the box office, but the decade was also home to a slew of huge franchises that continue to this day....

An upcoming book storylineThe Wheel of Timeoffers a great solution as to what the show should do with Anvaere. Introduced as Moiraine’s estranged sister, Anvaere Damodred was an unexpected yet welcome addition to Prime Video’s adaptation ofRobert Jordan’sWheel of Timebooks. Prior to the series, Anvaere was little more than a name mentioned inThe Wheel of Time’sprequel novel,New Spring. Moiraine’s sister never actually had a role in the narrative in any capacity....

Ahead ofBelow Deck Down Under’s long-awaited return, Captain Jason Chambers revealed how different chief stew Lara Rigby is from her predecessor Aesha Scott, which might end up being red flags. After being off the air since 2023, theBelow Deckspin-off is finally returning to Bravo.Below Deck Down Underseason 3is shaping up to be much better thanSailing Yachtseason 5, which was plagued by ridiculous drama within the interior crew. Captain Jason is back, butAesha won’t be there as chief stew after she relocated toBelow Deck Med....

Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Umbrella Academy season 4. Summary The Umbrella Academyseason 4 seesthe Hargreeves siblingssacrificing themselves to mend the universe, butthe Netflix series' final moments may leave viewers wondering if they’re actually dead. Theending ofThe Umbrella Academyseason 4sees Number Five having a tragic revelation while in an alternate timeline. Five learns that he and his siblings are the reason the main timeline is fractured — and thus, responsible for the apocalypses that keep unfolding with each reset....