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Stephanie Judge
1 day ago
Ciao! Are Your Passports Ready? New Teaser Emily in Paris Season 5 is Here
Get ready! Emily in Rome is almost here! In addition to the teaser trailer, new photos were released showcasing a more in-depth perspective of what to expect. Rome never looked so good! It's safe to say Season 5 will bring all the romance and drama everyone loves, and probably lots of pasta.

 

    Stephanie Judge
    3 days ago
    New Wicked: For Good Character Posters Dropped
    Wow! These. Are. Fire! I can't believe this release is in a month! Coleman Domingo as the Lion is peak casting. Everyone ate. No questions about it. From Boq's angry energy to Glinda's pink glow, I love how uniquely each one reflects the character and who they are perfectly. 
    Drew Lewis
    3 days ago
    Adam Driver pitched "The Hunt For Ben Solo" with Soderbergh!
    Adam Driver reveals he was developing a new Star Wars movie, ‘THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO’ with Steven Soderbergh. Was set after ‘The Rise of Skywalker’. Lucasfilm loved the idea, but Disney said no — “They didn’t see how Ben Solo was alive”. Yet "somehow Palpatine returned" is literally the plot of Rise of Skywalker. […]
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    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Review – The Beginning of the End

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    by Iain McParland | July 3, 2025

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    We enter the world of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas, complete with lions and tigers and bears and so much more all in 16K. We have full spoilers on exactly what you’ll experience on your trip to the wonderful world of Oz.
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    M3GAN 2.0 is a T2-like Masterpiece

    M3GAN 2.0, the follow-up to the hit 2022 horror movie, M3GAN, is a masterpiece. The genre-shifting sequel is the perfect follow-up in the most unexpected way. Let us tell you more.
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    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Review – The Beginning of the End

    Demon Slayer is back in the cinema with the beginning of the end, and it’s downright fantastic. Join Tom as he gives his review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.
    by Thomas Richards | September 18, 2025

    Clearing up Blindspot’s Finale Confusion

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    16 Years Since Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Was Released!
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        Lost in The Nowhere: The Twisted Brilliance of Little Nightmares 3

        Little Nightmares comes just in time for Halloween. Does this third installment live up to the previous games? Join Jordan as he plays it on the PS5.
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        PAX Aus 2025: Recapping The Best PAX Aus In Recent Years

        PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.
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        PAX Aus 2025: Hands-On With The ROG Xbox Ally X To See If It’s Worth The Price Tag

        Xbox’s first handheld has landed at PAX Aus 2025, and we’ve gotten our hands on it. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the ROG Xbox Ally X and see if it’s worth the hefty price tag.
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        PAX Aus 2025: 5 Indie Games That Stole The Show

        PAX Aus 2025 had a massive collection of independent games on display, but a handful of them grabbed our interest and didn’t let go. Join Tom as he shares five indie games that stole the show.
        by Thomas Richards | October 19, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: Drifting Through The Stars With Kirby Air Riders -Game Preview-

        Kirby is hitting the track once again with Kirby Air Riders, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions of this upcoming racing game.
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        Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

        Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
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        One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

        Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
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        Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

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        by Thomas Richards | October 10, 2025

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        Scaredy- Cat Club Presents: Beyond The Boomstick: 3 Bruce Campbell Flicks For The Faint Of Heart

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        Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

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        by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025

        Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

        With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
        by Thomas Richards | October 10, 2025

        Scaredy-Cat Club Presents: Boo, Beasties & Bad Decisions  3 Cryptid Docs for Spooky Season

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        by Shana Martin | October 3, 2025

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        Purr-fect for Halloween viewing, Bruce Campbell has battled far more than Deadites; from bloodthirsty vampires and bug-eyed aliens to an ancient Chinese spirit, his cult classics deliver the ultimate spooky season marathon.
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        What is Broadway Rave? We Went and Investigated

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        by Andrea Carter | October 22, 2025

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        Five Real Robots You Can Party With in Las Vegas

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        What is a Labubu Rave? We Went and Found Out

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        by Andrea Carter | August 8, 2025

        Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

        Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
        by Andrea Carter | July 29, 2025
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        Lost in The Nowhere: The Twisted Brilliance of Little Nightmares 3

        Little Nightmares comes just in time for Halloween. Does this third installment live up to the previous games? Join Jordan as he plays it on the PS5.
        by Jordan Jurkowski | October 24, 2025

        Marlon Wayans’ Terrific Performance Can’t Save HIM from Mid-table Mediocrity

        Him should have been a homerun, blending sports and horror and coming from Jordan Peele’s production company, but it wasn’t. Let us tell you why not even a career-best performance from Marlon Wayans could save this film
        by Iain McParland | October 23, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: Hands-On With The ROG Xbox Ally X To See If It’s Worth The Price Tag

        Xbox’s first handheld has landed at PAX Aus 2025, and we’ve gotten our hands on it. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the ROG Xbox Ally X and see if it’s worth the hefty price tag.
        by Thomas Richards | October 20, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: Drifting Through The Stars With Kirby Air Riders -Game Preview-

        Kirby is hitting the track once again with Kirby Air Riders, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his first impressions of this upcoming racing game.
        by Thomas Richards | October 18, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Is Almost Here, And We Got  A Little Taste Of The Bounty Hunter Life -Game Preview-

        Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a real video game, and no longer just a JPG teaser image, and we’ve played it at PAX Aus 2025. Join Tom as he gives his initial thoughts on this long-awaited game.
        by Thomas Richards | October 17, 2025

        One Battle After Another Review: Viva La Revolution!

        Leonardo DiCaprio is back, and this time he’s in a comedic role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, One Battle After Another. Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on this rather topical film.
        by Thomas Richards | October 16, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025: Hyrule Is At War Once Again in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment -Game Preview-

        Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is at PAX Aus 2025, and Tom couldn’t get enough of it. Join him as he shares his first impressions of one of his most anticipated games of the year.
        by Thomas Richards | October 15, 2025

        Battlefield 6 - Introducing the New Wave of Gaming

        Download sizes for many games are getting out of control. Electronic Arts and DICE have combined for Battlefield 6 and are challenging the norms that gamers have come to expect, from pregame releases to the download size. Will this be the future of gaming? Let's talk about why it should be.
        by Tim Beisiegel | October 11, 2025

        Alien: Covenant Is Better Than You Think – Challenging The Criticisms

        With the Alien franchise at the forefront of everyone's mind with Alien: Earth wrapping up, we have the previous films on our minds, even the one that a lot of people dislike. But maybe it’s better than you think. Join Tom as he tries to convince you that Alien: Covenant isn’t as bad as you remember.
        by Thomas Richards | October 10, 2025

        Absolum is the Roguelike Revelation of a Side-Scrolling Beat ‘Em Up

        Absolum, the new game from Dotemu and Guard Crush Games, is a mix between Hades and Streets of Rage 4. Let us tell you why this roguelike is a revelation in the side-scrolling beat ‘em up genre.
        by Iain McParland | October 9, 2025
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        PAX Aus 2025: Recapping The Best PAX Aus In Recent Years

        PAX Aus 2025 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll stop talking about it just yet. Join Tom as he recaps some of his favourite moments from this year's event.
        by Thomas Richards | October 21, 2025

        Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3+4 Review: Worth The Re-run?

        Is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 a nostalgic ride or a total bail? With classic levels and missing content, does it live up to the originals? Check out the full review #THPS #TonyHawk
        by Jake Brown | August 6, 2025

        The 2025 PAX Aus Indie Showcase Winners Have Been Revealed!

        The 2025 Indie Showcase Winners for PAX Aus 2025 have been revealed, and there look to be some bangers! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on each of the 12 winners.
        by Thomas Richards | August 1, 2025

        Leveling Up: The American Writers Museum Celebrates Writing for Role-Playing Games

        Explore the American Writers Museum in Chicago with Couch Soup. We checked out the Level Up: Writers & Gamers exhibit, and we're already looking forward to visiting again soon. Tap in to catch a glimpse of the fun.
        by Andrea Carter | July 29, 2025

        PAX Aus 2025 Is Upgrading Its Tabletop Scene

        PAX Aus 2025 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start building the hype! Join Tom as he gives you the rundown on the latest tabletop news for PAX Aus 2025.
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        Settle Into The Fall Season With Crunchyroll’s 2025 Fall Anime Lineup

        The 2025 Fall anime season is right around the corner, and there is a lot to choose from. Join Tom as he gives some recommendations for what you should check out this anime season.
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        Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle Review – The Beginning of the End

        Demon Slayer is back in the cinema with the beginning of the end, and it’s downright fantastic. Join Tom as he gives his review of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle.
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        Kpop Demon Hunters Cinematic Universe Confirmed?!

        News is surfacing about more Kpop Demon Hunters! But not all sounds great. Join Tom as he breaks down this latest news.
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        The July Pokémon Presents Is What I Expected...For the Most Part

        Another Pokémon Presents is here with all the latest news from the Pokémon series. Join Tom as he breaks down all the major reveals from the event.
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        5 Massive Anime Expo 2025 Reveals That Have Us Hyped

        Anime Expo 2025 has come and gone, but not before giving us a plethora of exciting announcements. Join Tom as he talks about five Anime Expo reveals that have him hyped.
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        How To Turn Kpop Demon Hunters Into A Franchise

        It’s been a hot minute, but Kpop Demon Hunters still has Tom in its vices so much so that he’s already thinking up potential projects to turn this film into the next billion-dollar franchise.
        by Thomas Richards | July 10, 2025

        Kpop Demon Hunters Sequel Ideas That Need To Happen

        Tom is desperate for a sequel to Kpop Demon Hunters so much so that he’s come up with a couple of ideas for what could happen in the potential continuation.
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        Kpop Demon Hunters Songs Ranked

        The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has been consuming Tom’s mind since he watched the film, so the only reasonable thing to do is rank them. See if his list matches up with your own, or if he got it totally wrong.
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        Crunchyroll Is Bringing The Heat With The Summer 2025 Anime Season

        The Summer 2025 Anime Season is fast approaching, and you’ll need a game plan to watch as much of it as possible. Join Tom as he gives you a starting point for the upcoming anime season.
        by Thomas Richards | June 23, 2025

        DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE Review - Maintaining Momentum

        DAN DA DAN has made its theatrical debut with DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, but is this sneak peek worth going to the cinema for? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on the film.
        by Thomas Richards | June 10, 2025
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        Lies of P is a great difficult game for casuals, and we talk niche games with guest Alex McCumbers.
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        The Last of Us HBO Episode 9 - Look for the Light

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