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Apple has finally revealed the iPhone 15, following months of rumors, leaks, and anticipation, alongside the more premiumiPhone 15 Pro. Thankfully, this seems to be a much more substantial upgrade thanlast year’s iPhone 14, which didn’t go much farther than satellite connectivity and the switch to eSIM. The regular iPhone 15 is once again available in two sizes: the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Sadly, there’s still no direct successor to the iPhone 13 Mini — your only options for a more compact model are theiPhone SE 3or an Android smartphone....

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollumwill fix a major Middle-earth adaptation mistake, and it’s a good sign for the project as a whole. Currently slated for release in December 2027,The Hunt for Gollumwill revisitthe titular character and likely take place sometime before the originalLord of the Ringstrilogy. Andy Serkis will return to play Gollum, and he’ll direct the movie as well. No further casting updates have been revealed, thoughpreviousLord of the Ringscast membersIan McKellen and Orlando Bloom have commented on the possibility of reprising their roles....

While many beloved Pixar movies have received sequels in recent years, it’s actually the box office flopOnwardthat’s most deserving of a follow-up film. Pixar is among the most successful animation studios of all time, and several of their acclaimed releases have served as the basis for ongoing franchises, with their first film,Toy Story, still going strong even 30 years after the first film premiered. As a studio that consistently took risks on developing original stories, notevery Pixar moviewas able to hit big at the box office....

Proton Pass Plus launched in mid-2023. Early adopters received a nice introductory offer, but the annual fee quickly climbed to $48. Other password management services, such as1Passwordand LastPass, cost $36 a year. Evidently, the premium price of Proton Pass Plus didn’t scare away any customers. Today’s price reduction results from “economies of scale;” the number of Proton Pass Plus customers has increased at a faster rate than Proton’s operating costs. Proton is paying less money to service each user, and it’s passing down the savings to encourage more sign-ups....

ReacherstarAlan Ritchsonlooks more intimidating than ever in a new image from his upcoming action thriller movie. Though some audiences will recognize him from projects likeSmallville,Blue Mountain State, orThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire(2013), it’s the hit Prime Video action series adapting the books by Lee Child that made Ritchson a star. Reacherhas been a massive hit for the streamer, with Ritchson taking on the lead role of Jack Reacher, a former MP who travels from town to town solving crimes and helping those in need....

ThePokémonanime is unique in that it shakes up its cast every few years, finding new companions for Ash with new goals and fresh perspectives. The first time this occurred was as the show moved into the Hoenn region, when Misty left the group.While traveling, Ash picked up a new friend, May, who was just starting her Pokémon journey. May stood out quite a bit from Misty; where Misty was an experienced trainer even before meeting Ash, May had selected her starter Pokémon, a Torchic, after she met Ash....

In a recent, tantalizing interview,Squid Game’s creator and two of its lead stars read through some popular fan theories — and commented on how many of them might actually be correct.Squid Gameseason 3, the final installment, is expected to drop on Netflix on June 26, 2025. Still trapped in the games for the second time, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) will likely continue to attempt to end the entire operation, spearheaded by the Front Man/In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), who Gi-hun was unaware was posing as a player for most of season 2....

Subnautica 2is launching sometime this year, but developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment is making one major mistake in its launch plans. The game will be a sequel to the successfulSubnauticaandSubnautica: Below Zero,which introduced the franchise’s unique take on survival horror. The games place players in the middle of a massive body of water on a strange planet, and challenge them not only to survive but also to figure out the underlying story as they do so....

Supermanhas just proven to be one of pop culture’s most valuable heroes, with the cover ofAction Comics#1 being auctioned off for an outstanding total of $408,000. To clarify, that amount was paid for the cover alone, not the whole issue, making this auction sale all the more notable. Superman made his debut inAction Comics#1 (1938) by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, with fans getting their first glimpse of the Man of Steel on what isarguably the most famous comic book cover in history....

The Fantastic Four: First Steps' latest trailer reveals what Galactus is after in theMarvel Cinematic Universe. Ralph Ineson’s Galactus has been teased in many of the trailers for theupcoming MCU movie, though a full look at the giant character has yet to be revealed. Marvel might be saving that for the film itself, though details continue to emerge. The Fantastic Four: First Steps' storywill focus on Galactus coming to Earth. His arrival is announced by Galactus' herald, Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer, as has been seen in multiple trailers....

As it heads into season 7,The Rookiehas thus far managed to avoid the same big challenge that9-1-1season 9 now finds itself grappling with: replacing its fallen captain. Captain Zoe Andersen was a huge part ofThe Rookie’s original cast of characters. As the Commanding Officer of the Mid-Wilshire Division, she played an integral role in the inaugural season. Thus, it came as a shock when Anderson was shot and killed by Cole Midas in front of the horrified John Nolan, who was then a green rookie on the force....

Netflix’s new drama seriesSirensis an engaging, messy watch from start to finish, and it sets up complicated relationships between its characters.Sirens' castis led by Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, and Milly Alcock as Michaela, Devon, and Simone, respectively. The series' main characters are complicated and interesting from the outset, as the show certainly makes it clear that they are not perfect, with Devon suspecting Michaela of running a cult and expressing anger at her sister for not helping out with their father....

Several TV cop shows offer police chiefs who are exceptional, sometimes even more so than the detectives who work under them. Modern television has several chiefs who are models of integrity, such asBlue Bloods' Frank Reagan, but the tradition of having strong police chiefs is as old as police dramas themselves. One favorite trope is the police chief who interferes with what a strong-willed detective wants to do. This dynamic has contributed to many of the best episodes ofLaw & Order: SVUas well as strong stories on other cop dramas....