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Hulu is inviting King of the Hill fans back to Arlen. After the hit animated series returned with new episodes last year, it's now been given an official premiere date for its next season. King of the Hill is officially set to return to Hulu on July 20, 2026, about one year after the series was revived. This will mark the 15th season overall, and the second season of the revival. All 10 episodes of Season 15 will be released simultaneously, giving fans the chance to binge-wat

Tom Cruise finally seems to be on board for one more time loop. According to information in Production Weekly, the sequel to Cruise and Emily Blunt's criminally underseen sci-fi action movie Edge of Tomorrowwill finally film this fall after a 12-year wait. While this is good news for fans of Edge of Tomorrow, don't get overly excited yet. Production Weekly has been known to put out incorrect information in the past, and there's been no official announcement about the producti

Marvel Comics is about to drop some truly stunning Star Wars variant covers in celebration of Pride Month. A set of three connecting variant covers for some of the hottest Star Wars comics of the year has been unveiled, and they are easily among the best celebrations of Pride in the Galaxy Far, Far Away that fans have ever seen. The three covers, all illustrated by fan-favorite artist Rickie Yagawa, come together to feature a lineup of some of the most beloved and iconic quee

The Harry Potter books are being adapted as a television series for HBO. With the goal to adapt one book a season, they will have more time to flesh out the characters and expand the universe. In a new interview with Variety, new Draco Malfoy actor Lox Pratt revealed how he changes the iconic villain. In the eight Harry Potter films, the character was perfectly played by Tom Felton. The actor is universally beloved, so his take on Draco Malfoy ended with the character being m

Alright Bay Area, this is your heads-up—Free Comic Book Day is going down this Saturday, and if you’re even a little bit into comics, pop culture, or just free stuff… this is your day. Let’s start in San Francisco—Isotope Comics is the big one. I’m talking lines, costumes, creators, the whole scene. If you want the full comic con energy in one store, that’s your spot. Also in the city—Comix Experience—great mix of indie and mainstream titles, super organized.And if you want s

Time is running out to pick up six PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 titles on the PS Store. The PS4 will be more affected in this case, as it's looking like Sony continues to phase out the console's era ahead of its 13th anniversary. Specifically, Rec Room is among the games set to be discontinued. All in-game purchases will be disabled at the start of May, with online services completely disabled by June 1. This includes both the PS5 and PS4 versions of the title, while the r

The Spider-Man mythos took on a new meaning when the Spider-Verse was established, introducing a new version of the beloved wall-crawler and integrating past iterations such as Spider-Man Noir, a grittier version of the hero set in the 1930s. With Prime Video's new Spider-Noir series set to introduce a version more akin to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it also introduces new changes to his powers. The biggest change for the hero comes in the use of his webs, a topic that

The announcement of visionary comics creator Gerry Conway's death has been shared via social media. Conway's work has shaped how Marvel Comics connected with today's readers. Per a post from Marvel Comics, the publishing company has confirmed that Conway has passed away. The post celebrates Conway's greatly significant contributions to Marvel Comics, thanking him for his impact on comics readers around the world, and can be remembered through his countless works. Conway launc

Stephen King's adaptations are often popular, and 2025 was filled with them. The Long Walk continues its success on streaming almost four months after its debut. The Long Walk is currently in third place on the charts on Starz, FlixPatrol reports. The dystopian horror film has been available on the platform since Jan. 1, and it returned on the charts on Apr. 25 in fifth place, before making its way up to third place. It's unlikely The Long Walk will dominate the charts anytim

Netflix will reimagine the story of how Mystery Inc. came to be with a live-action Scooby-Doo reboot that's now in production. Meanwhile, longtime Shaggy actor Matthew Lillard has revealed that he's still not done playing the iconic character just yet. Lillard famously played a live-action version of Norville "Shaggy" Rogers in two theatrical Scooby-Doo films. He then transitioned to voicing an animated Shaggy in a slew of Scooby-Doo projects in the years since Casey Kasem re

It shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that Universal's new biopic Michael, about King of Pop Michael Jackson, is popular. Although critics gave it a disappointing score, the biopic is already thrilling the audience. Michael premiered with a 27% approval score from the critics. As it hit theaters, it received more reviews, and it went up to a still-disappointing 39% score. However, audiences disagreed, giving it a near-perfect score. At the same time, the early enthusiasm

After serving as an important part of the first two seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian in her role as Cara Dune, Gina Carano was controversially fired by Disney in 2021. Five years later, following a lawsuit against Disney concerning her firing, the door is starting to open for her potential return. Prior to her rise in acting, Carano had a successful career as a mixed martial artist. She's returning to MMA next month for a highly-promoted fight against Ronda Rousey, set t

The Last Starfighter Finally Gets a Sequel — But Not Where You Expect For decades, fans of the 1984 cult classic The Last Starfighter have been asking the same question: Will there ever be a sequel? Now, after years of rumors, stalled projects, and hopeful speculation, the answer is finally yes—but it may not be what longtime fans were expecting. A Sequel Is Officially Happening At long last, The Last Starfighter universe is expanding. A new sequel has been confirmed, picking

Silent Hill fans are set to get a brand-new ending to the franchise's latest release from the game's original creator. Silent Hill f is receiving a special manga adaptation that's already teasing some important story changes. The monthly Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Ace UP shared the exciting news on X (formerly Twitter). "Starting serialization from April 22," their post reads, adding: "Look forward to the 'new ending' of the hugely popular psychological horror, as d

or decades, the Transformers franchise has seen the Autobots and Decepticons wage their battle against each other in various environments. Now, a select few Cybertronians are trading in the battlefield for the football field with new licensed gridiron goodies. The second wave of the NFL x Transformers action figures has been revealed, with this including three new toys based on different teams. As in the previous release, these transform into football helmets, with each robot

The marketing for the DC Universe 's third film has officially begun. The first look at Clayface , which arrives in theaters later this year, has been shared online by DC Studios and James Gunn. After debuting the first trailer for Clayface at CinemaCon last week, the official Instagram account for the DCU movie has begun sharing in-universe magazine covers. The first, released on Monday, shows Tom Rhys Harries' Matt Hagen on the cover of an entertainment magazine, with the

Next month, Star Wars is back on the big screen with the theatrical premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 22. Ahead of the film's arrival, Burger King is introducing a new menu inspired by the film, bringing Star Wars back to the restaurant after two decades. The promotion will appropriately launch on May the Fourth (May 4), with participating Burger King locations in the United States offering limited-time items while supplies last. This includes themed foods in The

Michael aims big—really big. It’s not just a biopic; it’s an attempt to capture the mythology, genius, and contradictions of Michael Jackson. At its best, it delivers electrifying performance sequences and a convincing central portrayal. At its weakest, it struggles under the weight of its subject. FONSECA's Thoughts: This is a film about presence —not just a person. When it lets the music and movement speak, it’s powerful. When it tries to explain everything, it loses some

Kamen Rider is the greatest superhero you’ve never heard of. Although the masked motorcycle-riding bug-themed hero has existed in Japan for decades, the U.S. has seldom been blessed with his presence. (The less said about Saban’s Americanized Masked Rider , the better.) Despite the geographical disadvantage, the rich Japanese legacy of Kamen Rider has been enough to develop a loyal following in America through the anime fandom, and for anyone looking for the next step in Mi

Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman teamed up in the '90s for the fantasy cult classic Practical Magic , where they played two sister witches. Almost three decades later, they reprised their roles as the Owens sisters. Practical Magic wasn't exactly a commercial hit, but a sequel was announced in June 2024. Ahead of Practical Magic 2 's Sept. 11 release, Warner Bros. officially unveiled the first teaser trailer, which alters t