The series quickly became incredibly popular, launching the careers of several young actors into international stardom and providing significant income for those involved. Later reports detailing cast salaries revealed a substantial difference in earnings between the show’s most prominent stars and the rest of the cast.
In 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney for over four billion dollars and donated most of the profits to education. He created a foundation focused on improving learning for children of all ages through new teaching methods and research. This donation is one of the biggest charitable gifts ever made by someone in the entertainment world.
Keanu Reeves trained extensively in martial arts for his role in ‘The Matrix’, learning Kung Fu and weapon skills so he could do his own stunts. He continued this commitment for the ‘John Wick’ movies, adding Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to his training. This dedication allows him to perform complicated fight scenes with remarkable accuracy.
Released in late 2025 by Sucker Punch Productions and Sony Interactive Entertainment, this new game continues the story over three centuries after the last installment. Players take on the role of Atsu, exploring the lands around Mount Yotei. The game centers on a personal quest for revenge, unfolding against a beautiful and dynamic world with shifting political climates. Improved combat, featuring more fluid sword fighting and stealth, offers a polished experience for longtime fans. This latest game builds upon the existing fantasy world with a new and engaging story.
Silly Bird Studio created a unique adventure game, published by Westman Digital on September 18, 2025. The game focuses on waiting through both everyday and unusual scenarios to advance. Players explore and interact with their environment to pass the time, uncovering hidden secrets along the way. It’s a fresh take on the point-and-click style, emphasizing patience and careful observation rather than fast reflexes.
Released by Private Division in early 2025, this relaxing life simulation game, created by Wētā Workshop, lets you experience the peaceful side of Middle-earth as a Hobbit. You’ll build a cozy home in the Hobbit village of Bywater and enjoy simple pleasures like gardening, fishing, and cooking to share with your neighbors.
Developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital on March 15, 2025, this game is a fast-paced, chaotic brawler where you play as an angry office worker. You’ll use martial arts and office supplies to battle through hordes of coworkers. With rogue-like elements, each playthrough offers different character builds and power-ups, creating a funny and fresh take on the classic beat ’em up style.
I finally got my hands on this survival horror game that dropped on Xbox back in December 2025, and it’s seriously messed with my head! It’s made by a small indie team, and they really focused on creating a creepy, psychological experience. You’re stuck in this abandoned town trying to figure out what happened to a family, and you have to be super careful with your supplies. There are seven chapters, but it’s not about jumping scares or fighting monsters – it’s all about the atmosphere and figuring things out from the environment around you. It’s a cool example of how indie horror games are really making a name for themselves on Xbox.
In the movie ‘House of Darkness,’ Justin Long plays a man who meets a woman at a bar and then goes with her to her secluded home. Things quickly become unsettling as he discovers her motives aren’t what he thought. This film is a suspenseful, modern take on a traditional gothic story, and it will be removed from Hulu on January 6th.
Kenya Barris, the creator of shows like ‘Black-ish,’ has received criticism for consistently casting actresses with lighter skin tones as his lead female characters. Many feel this doesn’t reflect the wide range of skin tones within the Black community. Barris has explained his casting choices by saying they are based on his personal life and family. This debate brings attention to the issue of colorism – prejudice based on skin tone – and how it shows up in television.