WhileThe Simpsonsseason 36, episode 1 might break a lot of the show’s rules, the outing also found time to bring back one of its oldest and most controversial jokes.The Simpsonsis constantly changing its own canon. WhileThe Simpsonsseason 37 mightgive the show a more consistent, serialized plot line, the season 26 premiere “Bart’s Birthday” reveled in just how messy and unclear the show’s canon is with a string of increasingly audacious meta-jokes....

The Simpsonshave expanded their lore several times over the years, including setting up a long-standing feud between the titular family and Mr. Burns. Part of the elastic nature ofThe Simpsons' animated approach to comedy is the ability to shift focus from episode to episode. This allows for inventive and experimental episodes, like an entire anthology of short films dedicated to the women of Springfield or aThe Simpsonsremake of underrated Martin Scorsese filmfrom almost forty years ago....

Warning: The following copy has SPOILERS for WWE Monday Night Raw (Aug 06, 2025) WWEhad a stacked finalMonday Night Rawbefore theRoyal Rumblein Atlanta, GA.Seth Rollins, CM Punk, Jey Uso and the returning Logan Paul talk about this weekend’sRoyal Rumblematch, and The War Raiders defend their tag-team titles against The Judgment Day. Paul Heyman is also on hand to reveal Roman Reigns as the cover star of the new WWE 2K25 game....

Tribbles were originally cute and cuddly little balls of fluff beforeStar Trekkept changing them. Tribbles famously made theirStar Trekdebut inStar Trek: The Original Seriesseason 2, episode 15, “The Trouble with Tribbles,” when Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and his USS Enterprise crew encounter them aboard a space station. When Lt. Uhrua (Nichelle Nichols) brings one of the little creatures up to the Enterprise, one Tribble quickly turns into thousands of Tribbles with truly hilarious results....

Although it has yet to have its full release,Valheimis one of those indie games that looks like it could reshape a genre. It is also an indie game that has been in early access for so long that it has built up its own community as if it was a fully released game that has been around for years, but Iron Gate Studio has yet to finish its work on the title....

Where to Find Bookseller in Stardew Valley The long-anticipated launch of Stardew Valley’s 1.6 patch has brought a massive amount of new features and adjustments to the beloved farm sim game. One such feature that players are eager to find is the Bookseller, an NPC new to the valley town who you’re able to engage with and receive some unique rewards. If you’ve had a hard time figuring out how to track them down, here’s our handy guide to show youwhere to find the Bookseller in Stardew Valley....

Throughout his more than 2 decades as the protagonist of thePokémonfranchise,Ash Ketchummet and caught an impressive number of creatures. While not all of them were a part of his various teams, some are remembered fondly by fans for their contributions during the protagonist’s best battles. Still, not all of Ash’s Pokémon had the same performance, as some were more useful in combat than others. A fan recently asked who among the protagonist’s powerful partners was the best and took it upon himself to find the answer....

In the vast world ofBaldur’s Gate 3, there are several characters and interactions locked behind certain choices. This can include origin, class, subclass, race, or tiny decisions. In fact,the game is so massive in terms of content that there are few choices that don’t lead to unique outcomes, making every single journey distinctive to the character and individual. It’s highly unlikely that players have discovered every secret the game has to offer, even after hundreds of hours in-game....

Harry Potterstar Jason Isaacs recalls getting pushback on his Lucius Malfoy accent before Daniel Radcliffe helped to save it. Serving as an adaptation of the J.K. Rowling book series,Warner Bros.' Wizarding World franchisegot its start in 2001 with director Chris Columbus' take onThe Sorcerer’s Stoneintroducing Radcliffe as Harry Potter. Isaacs made his debut as the Malfoy family patriarch in 2002’sHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, returning in most of the sequels that followed, sporting a unique appearance and speaking in a very posh-sounding accent....

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningdirector Christopher McQuarrie teases that one fan-favorite character is set to get their best scenes in the franchise in the upcoming installment. Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in the eighth and potentially finalMission: Impossiblemovie, which will see the superspy and his team attempting to defeat Gabriel (Esai Morales) and The Entity. Joining Cruise inThe Final Reckoningcastis Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, and Greg Tarzan Davis, as well as franchise veterans Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg....

Few Hollywood adaptations of anime or manga are as reviled as 2009’sDragonball Evolution, and now, some of the original editors who worked directly with Akira Toriyama have revealed their explanation for why the movie was such a flop. In an interview withDragon Balleditors Kazuhiko Torishima, Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, and Kazuo Enomoto, summarized by X user@Venixys, Torishima reflected thatthe real root cause ofEvolution’spoor quality is that Shueisha wouldn’t pay money to have final say over the script....

The director of the pilot episode ofBuffy the Vampire Slayerreflects on David Boreanaz acting in his first major role.Buffy the Vampire Slayerwas a mid-season replacement on the relatively new network The WB in 1997. While some of the cast were established actors, like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, and Anthony Stewart Head, others, like Boreanaz, were very green when the production began. After series creatorJoss Whedon shot a 25-minuteBuffy the Vampire Slayerunaired pilot, the world was expanded in the full-length episode that would make it to air....

Marvel Rivalsis full of small surprises that can end up being quite helpful, as one fan realized heroes automatically call out when they are being hit by the enemy. While these callouts are somewhat helpful in the heat of battle, some of the phrases are quite hilarious, which has become a hot topic over the past few days. A recent Reddit post bySylanecgarnered a lot of attention after the postermentioned that Strategistsmake call-outs when they are being struck down....