Waking From the Peppa Pig Nightmare

There is an end to it. I fidget on the couch, avoiding eye contact. My therapist leans forward. And the cheerful anthropomorphic cartoon pig for children, they say, kindly. Is she in the room with us right now? You may be familiar withPeppa Pig, the British childrens animation that began airing in 2004. Perhaps you picked up on its existence by osmosis, as part of the broader pop cultural landscape....

October 17, 2023 · 4 min · 780 words · Joel Brown

Why Takashi Tezuka Is the Unsung Hero of the Super Mario Franchise

However, Tezuka also was instrumental in keeping Marios classic legacy alive, directing 1993sSuper Mario All-Stars. However, Tezukas biggest accomplishment during the GameCube era was producing 2001sAnimal Crossing. Us gameplay sensibilities into 3D. And hopefully, withWonders launch, Tezuka will finally get the overdue respect and recognition he so well deserves.

October 17, 2023 · 1 min · 49 words · Andrew Davis

Chilling British TV Ghost Stories: M R James, Mark Gatiss, Ghostwatch, Inside No. 9…

Bought them for trick-or-treaters? Those Haribo were all for you, and you know it. R. Jamestale Oh Whistle, and Ill Come to You, My Lad. Inside No. 9s live shenanigans, the BBC airedGhostwatch and all hell broke loose. you might watch the full episode (if you dare) onArchive. Alimited edition Blu-raywas also released for 2022s 30th anniversary. The whole series is available to watch onITV HubandBritbox. Delightfully spooky without being outright terrifying....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 241 words · Kimberly Watson

Diablo 4 Season 2 Release Time: When Does the Season of Blood Update Launch?

Here’s when you might download and play Diablo 4’s massive Season 2 update. Diablo 4s shaky launch wasnt helped by the debut of the games flawed Season One update. If youve kind offorgotten about the gamesince then…well, youre not alone. ET, and 6 p.m. BST. It will instead be released alongside the new season at the times noted above. So why bother to playDiablo 4s Season 2 update in the first place?...

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 126 words · Curtis Hernandez

Ghosts Series 5 Thomas Revelation Started in a Series 1 Blooper

Warning: contains spoilers forGhostsseries 5 episodes 1 & 2. Alison was as nonplussed as the rest of us and unsure as what to make of the revelation. So what was going on? I think its in the outtakes, that moment. All is forgiven, certainly. Thats a mistake a man of Scotland like Thomas would never live down. Ghosts series one to fiveis available to stream now on BBC iPlayer in the UK....

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · James Carroll

Killers of the Flower Moon Review: Martin Scorsese’s Anti-Western About American Sin

The West wasnt won, nor was it discovered. The West was taken. The West was conquered. The West was stolen. Martin Scorseseis of course aware of this. Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas. Osage County was so desolate, surely white men would never want it. And they didnt until the early 20th century when oil was discovered there. Their children went to European schools, and in their towns the white mendrovethemaround in chauffeured cars....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 260 words · Phyllis Summers

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Understands What Makes a Superhero Game Truly Great

For better or worse, we live in a kind of golden age for power fantasy games. Numerous modern titles across various genres exist to fulfill certain wishes and desires. However, the popularity of those games has presented problems formany modern superhero games. Only the greatest superhero games have been able to successfully argue why you should play astheirsuperhero rather thanyoursuperhero. Thats the biggest reason whyMarvels Spider-Man 2is as special as it is....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 325 words · Rebecca Woods

Rick and Morty: A Guide to Every Voice Actor

Rick and Morty has welcomed many voice actors into its multiverse of madness over the years. It occurs in rough chronological order from the actors who performed in season 1 through the most recent episodes. There he made Internet-only cult animated series likeHouse of Cosbys, and2 Girls One Cup: the Show. His voice was previously well known as Earl of Lemongrab (Unacceptable!!!) Thankfully relative newcomer Ian Cardoni stepped up the plate....

October 16, 2023 · 10 min · 1971 words · Tamara Jenkins

Rick and Morty: Hugh Jackman Remains in His Silly Voice Acting Bag

The latest celebrity guest voice actor on Rick and Morty has truly enjoyed making fun of himself. Jackman has wholly gotten into his silly voice-acting bag, and Im here for it. That Thanksgiving season, everyone was giving thanks for Jackmans contributions to animation cinema. As lead Roddy St. James inFlushed Away, Jackman upped his silliness and comical chops. Then, inHappy Feet, Jackman voiced Mumbles emotionally distant penguin dad, Memphis. Take a wild guess what accent he takes in that....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 215 words · Michele Campbell

The New Rick and Morty Voice Actors Are True Unknowns

Rick is now voiced by Ian Cardoni, who also did background acting work for movies likeGrown UpsandClear History. Cardoni has also been an announcer forWrestleMania. New episodes ofRick and Mortyseason 7 premiere Sundays at 11:00 p.m. ET on Adult Swim.

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 40 words · Ryan Rice

The Walking Dead Daryl Dixon: Ending Explained – What Carol’s Return Means for Season 2

Melissa McBride’s Carol is back in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon finale! We talked to showrunner David Zabel about what her return means. ThisWalking Dead: Daryl Dixonarticle contains spoilers. Carol is of course on the right track. Shes made it to Maine and will likely soon learn that her pal has been shipped off to Europe. What happens next…well, youll have to wait until season 2 to find out. Relocating to Europe became logistically untenable for Melissa, AMC said in an official statement at the time....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 248 words · Samuel Smith

The Walking Dead Just Revealed an Unexpected Detail About Daryl’s Past

It turns out the French setting for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon was more meaningful than we realized. Showrunner David Zabel explains. This article contains spoilers forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonfinale. The mystery at the center ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixoncan be succinctly summed up aswhy France? The first seasonsfifth and penultimate episodeanswers that question to a certain extent. While that explains the literal narrative reasons for Daryls French journey, it doesnt quite capture thethematicreasons....

October 16, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Aaron Howard

The Walking Dead: How Daryl Dixon’s “Amped Up” Zombies Work

The Walking Dead: Darly Dixon producers explain everything you better know about the franchise’s new zombies. This article contains spoilers forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonfinale. One of those fans, it turns out, wasThe Walking Deadproducer and resident zombie-maker-in-chief Greg Nicotero. Because it wasnt earned. It didnt make any sense that after eleven seasons that we hadnt seen any of that. Still, these new walkers seemed to violate the franchises very strict rules regarding the undead....

October 16, 2023 · 2 min · 237 words · Mark Taylor