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New year, same problems.Euphoriafans can rejoice as the season for catfights in hallways and shattering bottles over psychopathic jocks at New Year’s Eve parties has commenced. The hit HBO seriesis back in its glittery form, and it’s as raunchy and real as ever. Following the drug-fueled, hazy lives of high school students in a Southern California suburb,Zendayastars as 16-year-old Rue, an aimless addict who narrates the various escapades of her classmates....

Back in 1999, who would have thought that a show about a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant would remain one of the most popular cartoons after 20 years? The brainchild ofStephen Hillenburd, a marine biology instructor that spent 10 years developing what would eventually help Nickelodeon become a powerhouse in kids entertainment,SpongeBob SquarePantsremainsthe top-rated series in kids animationand has spawned hundreds of memes, an upcoming spinoff series, an upcoming third feature film, and even a Tony-nominated Broadway musical....

In the next episode of The CW seriesStargirl, entitled “Brainwave,” things are heating up for the new Justice Society members, led by Courtney (Brec Bassinger), as the Injustice Society is still laying the groundwork for their big plan. And while supervillains are living right in the unsuspecting small town of Blue Valley, until their identities are uncovered, the superheroes will be in danger. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actorNeil Jacksontalked about the fun of getting to play the duality of Jordan Mahkent and the supervillain Icicle, what makesStargirlsuch a special TV series, the hope that viewers will understand his character’s motivations, becoming a part of theArrow-verse and why he thinks this show can establish its own universe of spin-offs, how Jordan views the residents of Blue Valley, the family dynamic, his favorite character in the series, and what he thinks of the full Icicle look....

Spoilers forStranger Things 3follow below. Stranger Things 3saw a whirlwind of changes occurring in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana. The retro, neon-illuminated Starcourt Mall made its grand debut to the public, the Byers family made the ultimate decision to pack their things and move out of the midwestern town that’s haunted them for three seasons now, and even the series’ core group of kids found themselves experiencing some personal growth....

Here’s a spot of good news to wake up to: Netflix will officially get stranger next year thanks to a second season of the smash hit seriesStranger Things. That means fans will get to continue the fantastically original yet earnest tribute to the 80s that the Duffer Brothers' series handled so well. Though news is pretty slim at the moment, we do know that the new season will air in 2017 and that the story will pick up in the fall of 1984, a year after the events of the first season....

Taika Waititijust sent the film world into a tailspin with the revelation thathe’s bringing Judge Dredd back to the silver screenwith the help ofDrew Pearce(Iron Man 3,The Fall Guy).Waititi is apparently a fan of the hard-edged lawman, and his satirical sensibilities would make a perfect fit for the vibe of the original Judge Dredd comics. However, the news raises a question:what’s going to happen to his Star Wars movie?Waititi’s long been attached to direct a standalone Star Wars film, with Lucasfilm headKathleen Kennedyproviding a brief update at this year’s Star Wars Celebration....

The 1990s were a terrific decade for movies. The action genre, in particular, saw the release of some of its most iconic outings, fromCon AirtoThe Matrix. Taking advantage of technological advancement in the field of visual effects and contemporary audiences' thirst for action-packed adventures, these movies scored with critics and audiences. This decade saw no shortage of spectacles that have gone down in history as masterclasses in action filmmaking. More often than not, a good action movie needs a good villain....

Halfway through the 2020s, fans can appreciate the quality of anime they have experienced, from modern classics likeFrieren: Beyond Journey’s Endto hype-inducing action series likeSolo Leveling. However, fans can look back at every single decade and see its value and content, and with the 2010s being the most recent decade to conclude, it is arguably one of the most important eras in anime history. The 2010s are when anime took the next step in popularity, pumping out remarkable shows every year to give fans an impressive selection....

Prime Video released a new trailer forThe Boys: Diabolical, an upcoming animated anthology that will expand the universe of the hit superhero seriesThe Boys. Presented as a commercial for the fake restaurant Vought a Burger, the new teaser features some of the new characters created for the anthology in all their bloody glory. The teaser invites people to come to Vought-A-Burger, a fast-food chain with “61% meat patties” and “ranch chili queso” sauce that goes over everything, to make sure you really feel the taste of American freedom....

In the final episode of Season 3 ofThe Dragon Prince, the show’s main antagonist Viren (Jason Simpson) fell to his death, defeated by the heroes at the end of an epic battle. And then, in the episode’s final moments he’s brought back from the dead by his daughter Claudia (Racquel Belmonte). This narrative choice undermined the stakes of the whole season, but there was always the possibility that Season 4 would make Viren’s continued survival worthwhile....

HBO just released the trailer and poster today for its upcomingPrincess DianadocumentaryThe Princesswith Academy Award nomineeEd Perkins(Black Sheep) directing. The film will premiere on the premium cable channel on August 13, which comes shortly before the 25th anniversary of her tragic death. The Princesstrailer gives viewers a peak into some archival footage such as old interviews and newsreels used in the doc to help recount moments in Diana’s highly publicized life....

Few 21st Century horror concepts have proven as potent and profitable as theThe Purge. Set in a near-future America where all crime (including murder) is legal for one night a year,The Purgeuses its high concept hook as a foundation to explore class and race conflict through lean, action-heavy horror films that have proved somewhat prescient about the rise of white nationalism and extremist politics in America. Created byJames DeMonacoand backed by the folks at Blumhouse and Universal,The Purgefranchise rode a modest $3 million budget to three sequels and and a total of more than $400 million box office worldwide, so it should come as no surprise that the horror hit is making its way to TV with the USA “event series”, simply titledThe Purge....

Super7’s latestSesame Streetcollectibles are on their way to where the air is sweet: San Diego, California. Collider has an exclusive look at the collectibles company’s first wave ofSesame StreetFun! Fun! vinyl figures, which will be on display atSan Diego Comic Conlater this month, as well as their SDCC exclusives. San Diego Comic Con will be unleashed on Southern California from July 24 to 27 Inspired by Japanese mascots,Fun! Fun!is Super7’s line of squished and adorable vinyl figures....