Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for March 8 (#636)

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered. What Is Connections? Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme....

June 4, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Richard Noble

Venom Is Officially Replaced, As Wrath Becomes Marvel's Top Symbiote

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers forSpider-Verse vs. Venomverse #2! Marvel has officially introduced aVenomized Queen of Wakanda, as a staple of theBlack Pantherfranchise just took the lead in the Hive Mind’s war against the heroes of the Spider-Verse. As the Venomverse collects its champions to fight for the survival of all symbiotes, Eddie Brock has just been demoted, and his replacement is a major shock. Marvel’s preview forSpider-Verse vs. Venomverse#2, written by Ryan Higgins and Matt Groom, with art by Luciano Vecchio, features theSpider-heroes and symbiotes regroup after their initial battle, and the Venomverse’s champions aren’t happy with the version of Eddie Brock they’ve been saddled with....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 842 words · Dawn Smith

Where To Watch The Bad Guys 2: Showtimes & Streaming Status

The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to 2022’sThe Bad Guys, is finally about to be released, and seeing as there are so many different avenues for films to be released these days, here is everything you need to know about the film’s theatrical release, as well as its inevitable release on streaming platforms and digital services. The Bad Guys 2features the same star-studded castfrom the original, while also adding a few new members to the crew, as the titular Bad Guys are forced to turn back to a life of crime by a group of criminals who call themselves the Bad Girls....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Justin Miller

Why Elio Has An Eyepatch

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Elio! The titular protagonist gets an eyepatch during the story ofElio, and here is why he wears it and how it impacts the rest of the story. Throughout the marketing forElio, the character has had a consistently unique design. The young boy has been seen sporting a cape,a sci-fi hat made out of a pasta strainer, and an eyepatch, with the trailers never fully revealing anything about these outfit choices....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 788 words · Kelly Weber

Why S.W.A.T Was Canceled After 8 Seasons Although Shemar Moore's Hondo Spinoff Is Happening

Even thoughS.W.A.T.has ended, the universe will live on viaa spinoff centering around Shemar Moore’s Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson Jr.The CBS police procedural series premiered in 2017 and was an instant hit, as it received great ratings and reviews.S.W.A.T.even garnered three Emmy nominations, all for Outstanding Stunt Coordination. Unfortunately, the TV show couldn’t last forever, andCBS decided to cancelS.W.A.T.(for good this time) in 2025 after eight seasons and 163 episodes. TheS.W.A.T.series finale, “Return to Base,” aired on Friday, June 19, 2025, and was directed by Billy Gierhart and written by Matthew T....

June 4, 2025 · 4 min · 750 words · Dana Flynn

With Beetlejuice 3 Officially Happening, I Really Hope The Upcoming Sequel Features These 8 Characters

A thirdBeetlejuicemovie is officially happening, and I really hope it will bring back these eight characters. In 1988, Tim Burton introduced the world to bio-exorcist Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) in the movie of the same name.Beetlejuicewas a critical and commercial success, and it showed the audience the type of stories Burton likes to do, as well as his unique visual style. DespiteBeetlejuice’s success, it took over 30 years for it to get a sequel, appropriately titledBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, with Burton back as director and Keaton reprising his role as the chaotic title ghost....

June 4, 2025 · 8 min · 1628 words · Jasmine Mcbride

World of Warcraft: The Minor Dragonflights Explained

The history ofWorld of Warcraft’s dragons dates back toWarcraft 2, where Alexstrasza and Deathwing first appeared. Over the following 20 years,Warcrafthas refined the lore of these magnificent creatures through various games, expansions, and books.World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, its upcoming expansion pack, is bringing a draconic focus back by exploring the Dragon Isles: their long-lost ancestral homeland. MostWorld of Warcraftfans think of the five major dragonflightswhen they consider dragons, and understandably so....

June 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1067 words · Emily Collins

Xbox Series X Pre-Orders Are Just as Chaotic as the PS5

Players have reason to be a bit on edge when it comes to next-generation consoles. Pre-orders for Sony’s PlayStation 5 were a notable disaster given confusion over the time of release and short stocks. Now, after itsacquisition of Bethesda blew up Game Pass, Microsoft seems to have bungled pre-orders for its own consoles. Microsoft announced the official start date for pre-orders of theXbox Series Xand Xbox Series S on September 9, and last week it confirmed exactly when the consoles would go on sale in direct response to ambiguity around the PS5....

June 4, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Jason Garcia

"Anakin Can't Be Redeemed": 20 Years Ago, George Lucas Explained Why Darth Vader Hero Worship Is So Misguided

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2, episode 3.There’s no doubt thatAnakin Skywalker/Darth Vaderhas become perhaps the most recognizable character of all time, but thisStar Warsvillain is far from a hero, something evenGeorge Lucashimself has attested to. As a villain who’s been around for nearly 50 years now, having been established in one of the most iconic movies ever made, Vader is now a pure cultural icon. The admiration for his character, however, has seemed to forget his villainous identity over time....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Alexander Williams

"Are You Faking It?": Criminal Minds: Evolution Actor On Tackling Playing A Completely Different Elias Voit In Season 3

Criminal Minds: Evolutionstar Zach Gilford opens up about playing a very different version of Elias Voit. Originally introduced as the main villain for the Paramount+ revival, the crime drama has consistently come up with reasons to keep Gilford closely tied totheCriminal Mindscast. And for the third installment, that has meant introducing a storyline where Voit essentially suffers from a kind of amnesia and can’t access the memories of the monster that he used to be....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 653 words · Philip Mcconnell

10 Episodes Of 9-1-1 That Are Considered Masterpieces

This article discusses post-partum depression, domestic violence, suicidal ideation, near-death experiences, and death. 9-1-1has explored dramatic and absurd storylines alike throughout the years, but a select few episodes have garnered universal acclaim. At the heart of9-1-1is a found familymade up of LAFD station 118: Henrietta “Hen” Wilson (Aisha Hinds), Howard “Chimney” Han (Kenneth Choi), Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark), and Eddie Diaz (Ryan Guzman). Until9-1-1season 8, they were led by Captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause)....

June 3, 2025 · 7 min · 1464 words · Jerry Smith

10 Zombie Movies That Are Just As Unique As They Are Scary

For decades,zombie movieshave been a staple of Hollywood cinema and with so many releases centered on the genre, filmmakers have to think outside of the box to make their take on the concept stand out. The likes ofGeorge A. Romerohelped make zombie movies apopular subgenre of horror, yet over the years, we’ve had zombie films that are comedy, romantic, have a sci-fi edge, and more. However, there’s still a sense of horror at the center of those movies....

June 3, 2025 · 8 min · 1688 words · David Montoya

12 Touching Tributes That Show Just How Beloved This Godfather Of Heavy Metal Truly Was

The sudden death this weekof famed media personality, singer-songwriter, and all-around-eccentricmusic-makerOzzy Osbournecontinues to leave the world of entertainment in mourning. Just weeks afterhis final farewell concert took place, Osbourne’s passing at age 76 is believed to be relatedtodeclining health from stage 2 Parkinson’s disease and a chronic spinal condition. Tributes had already been rolling in honoring Osbourne after his live stage grand finale, ranging fromhis greatest collaborations with other musiciansto the best performances from bandscovering songs by Osbourne’s famed group Black Sabbath....

June 3, 2025 · 6 min · 1183 words · Laura Warren