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Hell exists, Velma Season 2 Trailer
Velma is returning because life is unfair. No show has faced such unanimous scorn from both critics and audiences as Velma. Typically, when a show garners this level of disdain, it’s swiftly canceled before the season concludes. Yet, against all odds, this Mindy Kaling-led production was granted an unexpected green light—and the reason is quite unconventional. Enter the phenomenon of hate-watching—a curious trend where viewers subject themselves to content they dislike, only to later vent their frustrations online. Instead of simply tuning out, individuals persist in watching, perhaps driven by morbid curiosity or a desire to join the discourse. This influx of online animosity paradoxically fueled interest, creating a ripple effect that drew even more eyes to the screen. And, ironically, those who initially set out to despise the show inadvertently contributed to its viral success by generating reaction videos and amplifying its reach. Velma, a spin-off of the beloved Scooby-Doo franchise, positioned the iconic character as its lead. However, attempts at diversifying the cast, such as making Velma Indian
IDW Announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration
Ack! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been around for forty years?? It’s true — if you go back to the VERY beginning. The whole thing started in 1984 as an independent comic book launched by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. At the time, it was a half-parody of trends in the comics business: teenagers, mutants and ninjas were all popular, as was Frank Miller’s run in Daredevil, which introduced ninjas called the Hand and a sensei called Stick. So the Turtles fought ninjas called the Foot and had a sensei called Splinter (get it?) It went beyond just a joke and became its own thing — and then some. TMNT has taken many forms across a lot of media, but it’s managed to endure in its original comic book form since the beginning. Now IDW, the current holders of the license, are about to celebrate four decades of Turtles litrerature with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration. This huge volume will contain work by Jim
Two (2) ‘Elegant’ K-Drama Series About Korean Conglomerates
This review covers two (2) K-drama series with the word ‘Elegant’ in the title. “Elegant Family” and “Elegant Empire” are similar in that both storylines are about a wealthy family with the same problems as ordinary families, except on a much grander scale. ♦ From Family to Empire In “Elegant Family” the chaebol (family-controlled conglomerate) is the MC Group, and the storyline revolves around the life of a chaebol heiress. She meets an honest lawyer and they are both trying to uncover certain truths that were buried for 15 years. In “Elegant Empire”, the corporation is Elegant Empire Entertainment; and there are two people who are seeking justice in the form of revenge because they were robbed of their lives. All families – rich or poor – have problems, but unlike an ordinary family, wealthy families get away with extraordinary things, such as: They can cover up murders and other misdeeds because they have the resources to offer bribes in different forms like the deed to a villa in the
Night of the Undead: A Sci-Fi Dark Comedy Korean Movie
“Night of the Undead” is a Korean movie, released in 2020, and categorized as thriller, horror, dark comedy, science fiction (sci-fi), and supernatural. This is another one of those movies where the people of Earth are in panic mode because of “visitors” from outer space. ♦ He’s Unbreakable “Night of the Undead” starts with a scene that immediately lets the viewers know that Earth is being visited by … ??? … a being who is obviously not from planet Earth. “The movie begins by introducing a unique new life form called an “unbreakable,” an alien who does not die or get hurt easily. These aliens disguise themselves in human form and live among people on Earth.” (Quote Source) Aliens disguised as humans? Yep. It figures. But nobody cares about that. All the humans want to know is: Do they come in peace? Or … Will their presence cause the extinction of humankind? I mean … Are they going to put something in the water? So-Hee and Man-Gil are happily married.
Missing: 3 Korean Films About Women Experiencing Trauma
There are three (3) Korean movies all titled “Missing”, released in 2009, 2016 and 2017. They are categorized as crime, mystery, thriller, and suspense, and are streaming on Tubi TV (watch free). Each movie is a cautionary tale, warning women about how easy it is for them to end up in dangerous and deadly situations. Women should take heed that almost any place they go can appear safe, but can instantly become a hell hole or even a death trap. Whether or not they are traveling alone, women need to practice personal safety rules. Rules as in they should be done consistently. The extra steps they take could save their lives. Basic Street Safety for Women : 11 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables ♦ (1) Missing (2009) (aka “Sil jong”) This Korean drama is an award-winning film that was inspired by the true story of a Korean serial killer. A 70-year old fisherman killed four (4) women in Bosung, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The events in the movie are
Ermac returns to Mortal Kombat 11
Ermac is the latest addition to Kombat Pack 1, the DLC coming to Mortal Kombat 11. Ermac has always been portrayed as a villain in various Mortal Kombat timelines. However, in Mortal Kombat 11, Ermac undergoes a surprising face turn. He now inhabits the body of King Jerrod, the husband of Sindel and father of Mileena and Kitana. His body has become a vessel for millions of souls, each vying for control. Created by Quan Chi’s dark magic, Ermac in the original timeline is a collection of souls of deceased warriors. In the New Timeline, King Jerrod’s soul dominates as it is his body. When Kombat Pack was first revealed, there was a huge outcry due to his lack of the iconic mask. However, he received a redesign, and the mask is now back. Additionally, he appears thinner this time around, in contrast to his previous, more muscular incarnations. Ermac official Gameplay Trailer One funny revelation on his trailer is the mention that one of Ermac’s souls is a
Crunchyroll Announces Three New Movies At CinemaCon
This week during CinemaCon Crunchyroll formally announced they have acquired three new movies for US distribution: HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle, Blue Lock The Movie: Episode Nagi, and Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom. Two thirds of these happen to be sports movies. HAIKYU!! is a volleyball anime that’s been around for ten years; Crunchyroll is teaming up with Sony Pictures to release the film in select US theaters May 31. Shoyo Hinata joins Karasuno High’s volleyball club to be like his idol, a former Karasuno player known as the “Little Giant.” But, Hinata soon finds that he must team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. Their clashing styles turn into a surprising weapon, but can they beat their rival Nekoma High in the highly anticipated “Dumpster Battle,” the long awaited ultimate showdown between two opposing underdog teams? As for Blue Lock The Movie: Episode Nagi, it’s about soccer and this is its first feature film after wrapping up a full season on television. The movie is a side story to
Su Ji and U Ri: Physician, Heal Thyself!
“Su Ji and U Ri” is a 2024 Korean drama series, with 100+ episodes, and categorized as a Family or Soap Opera, Medical Drama, Romance, and Comedy (Rom-Com). The alternate title is “A Profitable Cage”. The series is airing on South Korea’s local TV channel and episodes are being uploaded to Viki after the broadcast. No surprise this series is taking the time slot that was previously occupied by “Unpredictable Family”, another KBS family drama. Both series are a soap opera-type Korean drama with over 100 episodes, and each episode lasts for about half an hour. K-Drama Review: Unpredictable Family: Do You Know Who Your Relatives Are? | PopGeeks ♦ Why Are Doctors Terrible Patients? In “Su Ji and U Ri”, begins with a psychiatrist trying to convince a patient not to commit suicide. The psychiatrist is Doctor Jin Su Ji. She was successful in getting the patient to change her mind. Someone recorded the entire incident and circulated the video via the Internet. Consequently, Doctor Jin Su Ji became
Square Thinks They Can Get The FF7 Trilogy Done By 2027
As I’ve been progressing through FF7 Rebirth these past few weeks, one thing has become clear: a ton of work went into it. The game contains way more content than I’ll probably ever see or complete. It took four years to get this to us, so does that mean we can expect the third and final part of the FF7 trilogy in another four? Series director Tetsuya Nomura thinks it can actually be done in three. This bit of information comes from the new behind-the-scenes book Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ultimania. The book isn’t out yet but Twitter user aitaikimochi has obtained an advance copy. Nomura said that, at the time of the interview, the story outline for Part 3 had been locked down and they were about to start recording voices. He revealed the development time for FF7 Rebirth was actually three years, not four, but that extra year was spent creating DLC content (which we guess will be revealed soon). So he figures the third and final chapter
Nintendo Switch Online Surprise Drops Three SNES Obscurities
With no announcement, Nintendo silently updated the SNES department of Nintendo Switch Online this afternoon with three games, two of which have never been released in the US before. The biggest surprise of the three is Wrecking Crew 98, which if you can’t tell by the year cited in its name, came out at a time when the SNES was just about dead everywhere except Japan. You could still technically buy the “reduced fat” model (and a Frogger game came out that year), but overall Nintendo didn’t feel the market was really there anymore. It’s a remake of the NES game where Mario was tasked with breaking down walls on multiple floors in multiple screens while avoiding hazards. This portion of Mario’s career was made a canon part of the Super Mario Bros Movie (Mario’s “boss” is from that game). Super R-Type is the second game, a brilliant space shooter from early in the SNES’ lifecycle. It’s not an easy game (and if you can master it, you’ll see it’s
One Hundred Years of Solitude coming to Netflix
One Hundred Years of Solitude is one of the best seller books deemed unfilmable because it narrates the story of a family clan for a century. It may not work as a movie but it will definitely work as a limited series. It is listed as one of the one thoussnd books you need to read before you die. Noble Peace Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez wrote this book back in 1967 and it sold over 50 million copies and got translated into 47 languages. How sad that Marquez never get to see this adaptation because he died in 2014. It is considered as one of the most important literature in history of Hispanic culture. Popstar Shakira is a huge fan of this when she was interviewed for Oprah’s Book Club back in 2004. Despite the lack of pictures, this novel is like a visual feast because it is a fever dream that plays with your imagination. One Hundred Years of Solitude Official Teaser The story begins with
Missing Crown Prince: A Viki Original K-Drama Series
“Missing Crown Prince” is a 2024 historical period Korean drama series, with 20 episodes, set during the Joseon Era, and categorized as Romance, Comedy, Mystery, Historical or Custom and Period drama. ♦ Can the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Change Their Fate? In “Missing Crown Prince”, a royal physician who is the father of the future crown princess orchestrates a kidnapping. He was told that if his daughter married the crown prince, he would die young and she would become a widow. It was a curse. But there is a way to avoid this fate. The father drugs and kidnaps the crown prince and also drugs his daughter; lays them next to each other; and offers a prayer for the couple who is to become husband and wife. When they wake up the curse will be broken. Sounds far-fetched but one won’t know if it works if one does not try. Choi Myeong-Yoon may be the future crown princess but she is also his precious daughter. Who would want their
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