In 2016, Na Hong-jin’s South Korean horror film was released to universal acclaim, piquing the interest ofRidley Scott, who began talks about wanting to produce a remake. Shortly after the film’s release, Scott Free Productions,the film and TV production company founded by Scott and his brother Tony, reached out to the head of Fox International Production Korea. Noting thatNa’s film reminded them of seminal horror movies such asThe ExorcistandThe Ring, Scott Free Productions were excited by the idea of making an English-language remake....

The latestWonder Womancasting update from the DC Universe makes the character’s future seem brighter than it ever has been.Wonder Woman’s DCU castinghas been a big talking point for a while now, given the hero’s importance to DC Comics alongside Batman and Superman.Superman’s endingonly further increased speculation now that the DC Universe is fully underway. TheDCU’s Wonder Woman moviehas also received significant updates in recent weeks, withSupergirlwriter Ana Nogueira tapped to write the script and casting soon to begin....

The Leftoverswas one of the greatest HBO shows of the 2010s, and there are very few series like it — but one of the best replacements was streaming at the same time and had three seasons on Hulu. Created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta,The Leftoverskicked off with an incident dubbed the Sudden Departure, which caused two percent of Earth’s population to vanish into thin air. This left the rest of humanity grappling with these mysterious disappearances and whether there was a deeper meaning behind them....

There are very few gaming franchises that have been as enduring asThe Sims. It appeals to gamers thanks to the way it effectively offers wish fulfillment, and the ability to live out a second life as a criminal mastermind, a famous author, a stay-at-home mother, or anything else one’s imagination can conjure up. Although the latest entry in the series,The Sims 4, was released in 2014, it has managed to stay alive and relevant thanks to a steady stream of expansion packs that add new clothing, furniture, career paths, and features....

Light novels have been a titanic sourcebehind the lion’s share of seasonal anime over the past decade, resulting in entirely new popularized genres and some certified classics. It’s hard to imagine that light novels would be as popular as they are in Japan without the influence of one man, however: Kouhei Kadono, the author ofBoogiepop. Having started in 1998,Boogiepopis a young adult series of novels and short stories, with multimedia adaptations and spinoffs expanding on the source material....

There are many great sitcoms that now rank amongthe best TV shows of all time, but there’s one with 97% onRotten Tomatoesthat is truly a masterpiece. One of the most popular and beloved genres on TV is sitcoms, thanks to their light tone and sense of humor. Sitcoms likeSeinfeld,Friends,The Office, andHow I Met Your Motherare some of the most influential of all time, and some even changed TV. However, even these shows have at least one bad episode or season, but this sitcom from 2016 is a true masterpiece with no bad episodes....

TheBatman: Arkhamseries has been the gold standard for video game superhero adaptations ever sinceArkham Asylumcame out, and for good reason. It’s true to the source material and evokes the feeling of being Batman while delivering satisfying gameplay. Players get the action and detective work, play with Bruce’s funky, bat-shaped gadgets, interact with the Bat-family, drive the Batmobile, beat down the rogues' gallery, and scare the living daylights out of crooks up and down Gotham....

While many historical 4X strategy games likeHumankindare reminiscent of past and currentCivilizationgames,Arastands out by featuring “true simultaneous turns” that lead to a much more exciting and distinct experience than you might find in a typicalCivorHumankindmatch. AfterCivilization 7’s disappointing launch, players looking for a new 4X experience should definitely give Ara a try while it’s free on Game Pass. Ara: History Untold Features Gameplay Similar To Civ & Humankind Ara Refines & Expands On Many Of Its Contemporaries' Mechanics Ara: History Untoldisan extremely fun take on the 4X formula, and deserves more credit than it gets....

Some horror is built around the unexpected, relying on jump scares and big-budget special effects. This is largely successful, of course—just look at massively popular horror franchises likeFive Nights at Freddy’sandNightmare on Elm Street. There’s a different kind of horror, though, that shies away from sudden jolts and cheap thrills. It builds on a sense of dread to unsettle the audience. You can experience this kind of eerie horror through acompletely free hidden gemonSteam....

Rick and Morty’s parody ofNeedful Thingsis a much better adaptation of the classic Stephen King horror novel than its own underwhelming movie adaptation.Rick and Mortyhas been spoofing movies since the very beginning. The second ever episode, “Lawnmower Dog,” satirizes the dreamscape adventures ofInceptionandA Nightmare on Elm Street. The show has lampooned everything fromTerminator’s time-traveling cyborgs toAlien’s pesky facehuggers toJurassic Park’s amusement park gone awry. And it hasn’t just parodied sci-fi movies;Rick and Mortyhas parodied horror movies, too....

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Thunderbolts*. In keeping with Marvel movie tradition,Thunderboltshas two post-credits scenes, which reveal quite a lot about the state of theMCUand what to expect from upcoming releases. For the most part,Thunderboltstells a grounded, self-contained storyrooted in exploring the Marvel characters' mental health. But theThunderbolts*movie’s ending takes a turn into major MCU implications when the meaning behind the title’s asterisk is revealed. These aren’t the Thunderbolts from Marvel Comics, they’re the New Avengers....

A belovedAmerican Idolsuperstar has broken up with their partner of over three years, leaving their fans feeling sad about the split.American Idolseason 23featured host Ryan Seacrest, along with judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood, who took Katy Perry’s place. Jamal Roberts won the season, with John Foster as his runner-up. A belovedAmerican Idolsuperstar has broken up with their partner of three years, leaving their fans feeling sad about the split....

TRON: Catalystis a story-driven action adventure game set in the world of theTRONfranchise. Although it takes place in the same setting as developer Bithell Games’TRON: Identity, calling it a sequel doesn’t giveTRON: Catalystthe credit it deserves. you’re able to now explore a fully fleshed-out Arq Grid, take out enemies using the game’s polished combat, and utilize a unique time-travel mechanic to explore a previous section with new knowledge and skills....