Great side characters can often steal the show from the protagonists, and this is especially true in sci-fi movies which pride themselves on complex worldbuilding. Sci-fi movies often require several fascinating characters to function, and their high concepts can also create intriguing characters out of thin air. Whether it’s an iconic villain like Ash inAlienor a memorable ally to the hero like Morpheus inThe Matrix,sci-fi movies are filled with characters who are just as interesting as the protagonists....

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 If you’re looking for a laptop that will give you all you need for browsing and everyday work, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a perfect companion. It’s affordable, but not underpowered, and features good battery life and a webcam with a built-in privacy shutter. For a limited time, you can snag the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6" HD Laptop for an astonishingly low price of just$160 at Best Buy....

ASUS ROG 65W Charger Dock This 65W USB Type-C wall charger has built-in USB and HDMI ports, functioning as a minimal docking station. It was designed for the ASUS ROG Ally, but it works with other USB-C phones, tablets, and handhelds too. Your charging brick is basically only good for charging your phone, laptop, tablet, or, at most, multiple devices at once. This dock, however, makes for a pretty multifunctional charging brick in essence—and it’s now available for a really good price....

Thefinal episode ofWWE SmackDownbeforeWrestleMania 41has arrived.WWEwill kick offWrestleMania weekendat the T-Mobile Arena on Friday night, featuring a WWE Tag Team Championship match between The Street Profits and The Motor City Machine Guns as well as the annual Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal. John Cena and Cody Rhodes have also been confirmed to appear on the Blue Brand in their final face-to-face confrontation before their Undisputed WWE Championship match on Sunday....

After the huge success of theoriginalTotal War: Warhammer, it was no surprise to learn that developer Creative Assembly would be returning to the property withTotal War: Warhammer 2. Although the developer has remained coy about exactly what to expect from the title, thankfully fans were able to get a closer look at the game through a brand new gameplay trailer. The trailer was unveiled as part of the PC gaming show during E3 2017, whereTotal War: Warhammer 2was discussed....

A formerChicago P.D.star is moving on to an exciting new crime drama that could have major implications for network television at large. TheOne Chicagouniverse— with series dedicated to police, firefighters, and medical professionals in one shared setting— has been one of the most iconic franchises of the modern age sinceChicago Firepremiered in 2012. Dick Wolf’s collection of spinoffs hasn’t been without its losses, however. Plenty ofactors have leftOne Chicago, with many memorable characters either killed or written out of the Windy City....

Wednesdayseason 2 just dropped a new trailer, highlight the titular heroine’s reluctant return to Nevermore Academy and the mystery she will encounter involving her best friend. But Wednesday (played by Jenna Ortega) is not the only Addams Family member matriculating at the school of magic this year, seeing as her brotherPugsley (Isaac Ordonez) is developing powersof his own. Based in electricity,Pugsley’s abilities recall Uncle Fester’s — but also harbor an importantconnection to the season’s villain, according to Ordonez....

After experimenting with the world of Roald Dahl, Wes Anderson is back for another original tale in the form ofThe Phoenician Scheme, whichScreenRantis inviting its viewers to come to for a special early screening. The movie,written by Andersonon a story developed by him and Roman Coppola, the black comedy centers on wealthy business owner, Benicio del Toro’s Zsa-zsa Korda, well-renowned for his successful ventures and frequent aeronautical crashes. When he elects to appoint his daughter, a nun, as the sole heir to his estate, they find themselves the targets of a wide array of enemies....

During theXbox E3 Briefingthis year, Microsoft announced a new game calledThe Last Nightcoming exclusively to Xbox One.The Last Nightis an indie title and the first outing for developer Odd Tales Games. Those who love cyberpunk may want to pay attention to this one, as it is giving off seriousBlade Runnervibes. Here’s the trailer for the game, which features a mashup of 2D action and beautiful 3D environments: The Last Nightis being touted as having a two-dimensionalcyberpunkopen world....

Summary WhileTurnip Boy Robs a Bankis the first game confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in January 2024, other games have been confirmed for next year. Most of thenew Xbox Game Pass games for 2024have vague release windows, but there are some with solid dates. Perhaps one of the most notable in the early part of the year is the upcomingPersona 3 Reloadfrom Atlus, which is scheduled to launch as a day one Game Pass game on February 2....

This morning, Xbox dropped a Teaser forHalo Infinitevia Twitter. Though just a short gif, the teaser may be indicating bigger news that’s still yet to come. The teaser forHalo Infiniteshows a close-up of Master Chief’s iconic green armor, as the number 117 is branded onto it. The teaser ends there, leaving more questions than answers. Accompanying the post are the words “your legend makes it more than just a number.” This clearly is in reference to the character of Master Chief, as he has proven throughout the series that he is “more than just a number,” but a legendary hero....

You have 17 options One Piece: Burning Bloodmight not have had the best reception, but I’m sure there’s legions ofOne Piecefans out there snatching up any game they can get. As a consolation of sorts, players can nowchoose the next three charactersthat will be added to the game, of a total pool of 17. The options include: Rob Lucci, Kaku, Magellan, Caesar Clown, Arlong, Kuro, Don Krieg, Vergo, Cavendish, Señor Pink, Diamante, Trebol, Tashigi, Rebecca, Vivi, Monkey D....

Avatar: The Way of Waterreturns audiences to Pandora more than a decade after the events of the first film. According to Zoe Saldaña, however, the events in that movie are still very present in the minds of the characters, particularly in Neytiri. Avatar: The Way of Waterfeatures many of the same themes as the first film. The firstAvatartackled imperialism and colonization, which heavily impacted Neytiri. Atthe end of the firstAvatarmovie, she and Jake Sully went on to have a romance, but Jake had adapted to the Na’vi way of life....