In a shocking turn of events, Peacock canceledStephanie Hsu’s hit romantic comedy show after just 1 season despite overwhelmingly positive reviews. Though she’s better known for her onscreen roles, Stephanie Hsu started her career acting as Karen the Computer inSpongebob the Musicaland Christine Canigula inBe More Chill, both of which showed the actor’s comedic chops. Onscreen, Hsu grew to fame for playing Joy Wang andJobu Tupaki inEverything Everywhere All At Once, for which she gained a 2023 Oscar nomination....

The success of a newStephen KingTV adaptation proves thatanother forgotten 9-year-old sci-fi show based on the author’s novel deserves more attention. AlthoughStephen King TV adaptationsare often hit or miss, both shows in question have established that the author’s stories can work well on the small screen if executed with the right vision. While many movie adaptations ofStephen King’s bookshave performed fairly well among viewers and critics in recent times, TV shows based on his works are still catching up....

Sterling K. Brown gives an update aboutParadiseseason 2, including the return of a fan-favorite character. Brown stars as Agent Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent tasked with protecting Cal Bradford (James Marsden), the President of the United States. The pilot episode reveals that President Bradford was murdered, and follows the fallout from that event.Paradiseseason 2is currently in production. Paradiseis set in an underground city following a global catastrophe. The threat of armageddon looms before President Bradford sets off an EMP and drives a community underground for safety....

In the recent DC Fandome panel forSuperman & Lois, executive producer Todd Helbing confirmed that the upcoming The CW series will be set in the iconic town of Smallville. Speaking with DC’s publisher and creative director Jim Lee, Helbing said that he wanted a more grounded version ofSupermanfor this show. And one of the biggest differences to previous shows based on the character is that this time around, Clark and Lois are married....

Dream Friends, unite As I’ve said numerous times in the past, this upcoming massive free update forKirby Star Alliesis presumed to be its last. It’s going to be a doozy though as it sports Susie, Taranza, Magolor, and all three Mage-Sisters — the secondary antagonists of the game. Each sister will appear individually sporting their ice, fire and electric elemental powers, but you can also bring all three along at the same time to support Kirby in a four player game....

With more than four decades of animated series, manga, model kits, and movies,Mobile Suit Gundamremains one of anime’s most globally recognized franchises. In 2025, it continues to thrive thanks to the success ofThe Witch from Mercuryand the acclaimed launch ofGundam GQuuuuuuX. Each generation finds something new in its blend of action, politics, and philosophy. Yet despite the franchise’s popularity, few fans know where the name “Gundam” comes from. It sounds like a futuristic weapon, but its origin reveals something more complex....

Summary EA has rolled out a new event that implements daily login rewards forThe Sims 4. While the promise of free stuff might sound good in theory, there are a lot ofThe Sims 4players who are less than happy with this decision. The Simshas been a figurehead for the life simulation genre for over 20 years, and a reason it has managed to maintain its popularity for so long has been the steady stream ofexpansion packs that have come toThe Sims 4over the past decade....

TheTrinitymovies feature a character who could rival Clint Eastwood’s The Man With No Name for the title of the fastest gun in the West.Sergio Leone’s Dollars Trilogyintroduced the world to The Man With No Name, an anti-hero who has since become a pop culture icon, as well as the most famous character ever portrayed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood. There’s much to appreciate about Eastwood’s character inFor a Few Dollars More,Fistful of Dollars, andThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, from his cool demeanor to his incredible one-liners....

The Netflix series adaptation ofThe Witcherfranchise is in full swing, with some of the show’s major roles being cast, including Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia. However, one casting decision has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, and it’s enough that series showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich has decided to temporarily leave social media. Hissrich announced on Twitter that she is going on a Twitter hiatus for an undetermined amount of time....

Summary TopSpin 2K25fans are lashing out at 2K following widespread server issues that have impacted the game’s single-player mode. Players are rallying against the game’s always-online requirement, a common complaint made against a plethora of modern-day video games and one that is heavily affectingTopSpin 2K25. TopSpin 2K25is the latest entry in the long-running seriesand was released to positive reviews and a warm reception from the franchise’s community. With high-quality visuals, intense gameplay, and a plethora of real-life tennis stars to choose from, everything was shaping up forTopSpin 2K25to be a smash hit....

Summary Riot Games has announced that its mega-popular free-to-play shooterValorantwill finally land on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this year, and interested console players can try out the game very soon. Rumors ofValorantcoming to console platforms have been circulating for years, and Riot finally made it official during the Summer Game Fest ceremony. Released in 2020,Valoranthas quickly ascended the ranks among enthusiasts of competitive first-person hero shooters. The game’s free-to-play accessibility, massive roster of characters, and somewhat interesting lore has helped it cultivate a sizable fanbase, albeit exclusively on PC....

Let’s get difficult, difficult Sitting on my desk right now are unopened copies ofBloodborneandDark Souls 2. Having just got a PlayStation 4, I’m playing a bit of catch up with some of the games I’ve missed over its life. I’ve never played aDark Soulsgame. In fact, I can’t name a FromSoftware game I’ve played off the top of my head. But I’ve always wanted to play the products they make because I am in great need of a real challenge....

Quick Links Wordlehas come out with yet another challenge for fans. Today’sfive-letter wordmight be a head scratcher for some, and they might be in search of help with strategy, the rules of how to play, and even the full spoiler to today’s puzzle. How To Play Wordle In order to getWordle-ing, players first need to head to the right place. While there have been loads of copycats out there, some of theseWordleclone apps even stirring up some controversy, the original is on the New York Times Games page and New York Times Crossword app....