What to Expect in Minecraft 1.16

All the snapshots leading up toMinecraft20w21a have veteran players very excited. Coming up, expect to see moreNether content, new blocks, and significant changes to Redstone behavior when 1.16 does drop. The first major change is to world generation, which is changing to allow players to create customized worlds without digging into config files, including the option to disable certain damage sources, which will makeMinecraftmoreaccessible to new players. The ability to disable regeneration, mob drops, and/or crafting without the recipe will also make life more challenging for hardcore veterans....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Christian Ross

Why Ellie Was Kept In The Hospital For 3 Months After Joel's Death In The Last Of Us

Warning! This article contains minor spoilers for The Last of Us season 2, episode 3. The Last of Usseason 2, episode 3 opens with Ellie spending an extended period in hospital, with the reasoning linking to her physical and mental health.The Last of Usseason 2, episode 2’s endingfeatured an incredibly traumatic event with Joel being killed by Abby. This was brought about by theending ofThe Last of Usseason 1and Joel’s murder of the Fireflies, leading to Abby’s revenge and the next stage in the violent cycle as Ellie and Dina leave for Seattle....

August 9, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Heather Thomas

Will Lilo & Stitch Make $1 Billion At The Box Office? Breaking Down Its Current Total & Future Performance

Lilo & Stitchhas had a stellar box office debut, but it remains to be seen if it has enough traction to become a billion-dollar release. The new movie is Disney’s latest live-action remake of one of their classic animated properties. Although it will quickly be usurped by 2026’s remake of 2016’sMoana, at the time of writing, it is the remake that tackles the most recent release, in this case the 2002 animated film of the same name....

August 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1221 words · Bradley Molina

"From Your Lips To Bosses' Ears!": Criminal Minds' Dr. Ochoa Actor On The Possibility Of Returning Next Season

Criminal Minds: Evolution’s Aimee Garcia has opened up on the possibility of her character Dr. Julia Ochoa returning to the show for season 4. Garcia has joined the cast ofCriminal Minds: Evolutionseason 3, the third installment of theCriminal Mindsrevival show, which is also the 18th season overall ofCriminal Minds. Dr. Ochoa has had an interesting arc so far, with her patient— serial killer Elias Voit — suffering a brain injury, and forgetting who he is and what he’s done, and the doctor could be around a little longer....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Mr. Mark Dixon

"How Could You Not?" One Mandalorian Star, 53, Already Dropped A Hint About A New Star Wars Trilogy

In the wait forStar Wars' next major on-screen project,The Mandalorian and Grogu, news about the franchise is few and far between - and audiences are looking for anything new about the future of the galaxy. That has ranged from potential stars Lucasfilm has their eyes on to updates on projects that are currently in the works. ForThe Mandalorian and Grogu, it’s meant a rumor that this movie will be turned into a trilogy if it succeeds, as shared by Hollywood scooper Daniel Richtman....

August 8, 2025 · 4 min · 717 words · Jennifer Brown

28 Years Later Breaks Franchise Record With New Global Box Office Milestone

As28 Years Latercontinues its astounding run, it has already reached new heights for the franchise. It comes two decades after28 Days Later(2002) and28 Weeks Later(2007) brought the franchise to life, partly because of numerous delays that pushed the movie to 2025. After the long wait,critics have been thrilledby the results. The latest movie in its franchise,28 Years Later, follows a group of survivors who have secured themselves on a semi-isolated island....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Gabriel Combs

5 Major Ways The Gilded Age Will Change In Season 3

HBO Max’sThe Gilded Agewill return to screens later this month, and audiences can expect some big changes in the upcoming season.The Gilded Agetakes place in the time period of the same nameand focuses on the upper-class residents of the Upper East Side in Manhattan as they each vie for power. The series began with Marian Brook venturing from Pennsylvania to New York for the first time to live with her aunts and saw her learning the ropes of society, while Bertha Russell simultaneously tried to enter high society as well....

August 8, 2025 · 7 min · 1416 words · Michelle Thompson

All Gift Flower locations in Hello Kitty Island Adventure

When you first dive intoHello Kitty Island Adventure, it’s hard to miss the big pink flowers that litter the map. They’re permanently closed, at least to start with, and you can’t seem to do anything with them, but they do eventually have a very important role to play. These closed pink buds are called Gift Flowers. When you water a Gift Flower, it will open up and give you an otherwise hard-to-get item that can be used as a gift for one of the characters....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Michelle Jackson

Anthem Update Buffs Loot Drop Rates for Players

In an effort to makeAnthemfeel more rewarding, developer BioWare has released a new update focused on loot. While this isn’t the be-all and end-all as far as loot changes inAnthemare concerned, it is a start. The changes are server-side, soAnthemplayers will not need to download any update or patch. As far as what the update does change, players should notice an increase in Masterwork and Legendary gear drops while completingGrandmaster 2 and Grandmaster 3 difficultyactivities....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Melissa Gibson

Beloved Disney Channel Star Reflects On Their Hunger Games Audition In New Memoir

Alyson Stoner looks back on their Katniss Everdeen audition forThe Hunger Gamesin their new memoir. Based on the Suzanne Collins novel of the same name, the first installment in the hit action adventure franchise was released in 2012. The first film introduced Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, with the rest of the cast including Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, and Woody Harrelson, among others. The film was a hit, paving the way for three direct sequels and a prequel, with anotherprequel calledThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reapingnow on the way....

August 8, 2025 · 5 min · 1060 words · Patricia Brown

Bridgerton Universe Star Campaigning To Play Iconic Harry Potter Character Portrayed Masterfully By Oscar Winner

Corey Mylchreest, who stars in Netflix’sQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, is actively campaigning to play an iconicHarry Pottercharacter in HBO’s planned TV series. Mylchreest plays young King George III in Shonda Rhimes' historical romance series, which serves as a prequel toBridgertonthat explores the early years of Queen Charlotte and King George III’s marriage. In an interview withEmpire, Mylchreest revealed which iconicHarry Pottercharacter he wants to play, especially with HBO actively casting for the highly anticipated small-screen adaptation of J....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 620 words · Dr. Brittany Simmons PhD

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Royale Map Smaller than PUBG?

After months of rumors and speculation, Activision and Treyarch finally confirmed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 4will feature a battle royale mode in the form of Blackout. While we do have some details about what Blackout will have in store, Treyarch stopped short of revealing the exact size of the map. Treyarch may not be ready to reveal the size of the Blackout map, but thanks to YouTuber Drift0r, we have an idea....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Heidi Keller

Chris Pratt's Upcoming Sci-Fi Movie Is His Shot At Redemption After Multiple Genre Disappointments

Chris Prattis one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. He isone of the highest-grossing actors of all time, and his leading roles have collectively earned nearly $6 billion worldwide. His box office sum is even higher when considering his supporting roles, including his MCU roles. However,there have been divided opinions about Pratt over time, especially regarding many of his projects. Hisvoice acting inThe Super Mario Bros. MovieandThe Garfield Moviewas particularly criticized by those who thought his performances lacked range....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Juan Williams