We put our estimate on the big trailer for Stranger Things 5 showing up on November 6, a day Netflix has declared in the past to be “Stranger Things Day.” That, or Halloween. We weren’t expecting the day BEFORE Halloween; just some Thursday. How random. But here it is. This is the first sneak peek where you can really see where the budget went! Lots of big explosions, Demos tearing soldiers apart, Upside Down thunderstorms, it’s a real tour-de-force of blue clouds and pink lightning. Sure hope our heroes can turn things around, cause wow, everyone looks miserable. Multiple actors are seen crying; no one looks like they have any hope left. And poor Will. Poor, poor Will. This trailer’s release was accompanied by quotes from all the major actors in the series. Here’s what they had to say about the state of their characters going in, along with my thoughts: “Eleven is in training mode. She’s in a warrior state, which is the first time you see Eleven like that at the beginning of a season. As for her mindset, all she is thinking about is protecting her friends. Her friends are her chosen family, so she will do […] The post Stranger Things 5: The Big, Booming, Exploding Trailer Of Pain appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

 Unity Cup: A Fresh Start for Umamusume Global Players The Unity Cup arrives on November 6, bringing a brand-new experience to Umamusume: Pretty Derby (Global). This special mode celebrates the game’s half-year anniversary with faster training, higher ranks, and exciting rewards. Many players found the single-player career mode repetitive. The Unity Cup completely changes that feeling. A New Career Mode with a Twist In the Unity Cup, each run takes place in an alternate timeline. Even if you already trained a certain Uma, she won’t remember your past bond. You’ll begin from scratch again. However, training is faster and more rewarding this time. In the regular career mode, average players often get stuck around B rank. That’s been a long-standing wall for many trainers. In the Unity Cup, you can easily reach S rank and even aim for the U rank, which is the highest possible. This makes it much more exciting and satisfying to develop your favorite Umas. The Unity Cup also connects with your main account. The money and carats you earn transfer to your regular gameplay. So, your effort in this mode still benefits your long-term progress. Building Your Team and Strategy In the Unity Cup, you […] The post Unity Cup Arrives in Umamusume Global on Nov 6 appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“Squid Game: The Challenge” Season 2 Raises the Stakes — Family, Fortune, and Betrayal Collide on November 4 After Mai Whelan shocked the world by winning Season 1, Netflix’s high-stakes reality competition returns with 456 new players, $4.56 million on the line, and one cruel twist — this time, many contestants are related. When Squid Game: The Challenge premiered in 2023, it shattered expectations. The world expected a cutthroat survival show; instead, it got a masterclass in subtle manipulation from Mai Whelan, a 55-year-old Navy veteran who looked like everyone’s sweet aunt — until she dominated the entire game. Mai’s victory reminded viewers that quiet confidence can crush loud ambition. Her calm, strategic play dismantled alliances, defied stereotypes, and ended with her unlocking $4.56 million and Netflix’s biggest reality win in history. Now, as the second season premieres on November 4, Netflix is taking the formula that made Mai a legend and pushing it to its emotional breaking point. This time, the contestants aren’t strangers. They’re family — and only one will walk away richer. Mai Whelan’s legacy still haunts the game. Her victory in the first season proved that winning requires a delicate balance of charm, cunning, and courage […] The post Squid Game: The Challenge” Season 2 — Blood Is Thicker Than $4.56 Million appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

“My Lovely Journey” is a 2025 Viki Original Korean drama, adapted from a Japanese novel, 10 episodes, categorized as Romance, Slice of Life, and Adventure.  Memorable Quote: “I’ve always traveled for others. Maybe it’s time I take a trip for myself.” SUMMARY: “Proxy trips” for clients unable to travel? It’s genius! Not only is it a smart business idea, but it can put the substitute traveler on a road to self-discovery and second chances in life. Maybe even romance will blossom. Who knew? ♦ I Can’t Travel, So I Want You to Go For Me In “My Lovely Journey”, Kang Yeo-reum, once a sidelined member of an idol girl group, now works as a travel reporter for a lifestyle show. Though she radiates optimism on screen, she quietly wrestles with uncertainty about her future and identity. Her entertainment agency is managed by Oh Sang-sik, who signed Kang Yeo-reum early in her career as a member of a K-pop idol girl group. He has always treated her like a doting father would treat his precious child. But the manager feels guilty because he could not make her the famous idol she dreamed of becoming. Her real family lives in a small country […] The post My Lovely Journey ~ Substitute Travel? What a Novel Idea. appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

#WarnerBrosAnimation and Prime Video have released the opening title sequence The post “#BatFam” Opening Titles Released By Prime Video first appeared on The World's Finest.

Not bad for $4 a month! The post Hi-YAH! In November: GHOST KILLER, ALIENOID 2, And More! first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

Anime is in clover these days with the latest big-screen offerings from Demon Slayer and Chainsaw Man topping the list, but the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen movie wants to leapfrog them both by doing something they didn’t: debut as IMAX films. What’s been dubbed Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution will premiere two days before its scheduled December 5 release, for one night only, on the BIG big screen, GKIDS announced today. It’ll be interesting to see how Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution performs, especially with this kind of release, because…it’s a compilation film. In this case that means it’s half-rerun. Other compilation films are entire previously released seasons sewn into movies, but this one will be a weaving of the last few episodes of the Shibuya Incident arc and the first two episodes of the Culling Game arc. Those two have never been seen before, but we’ll soon find out if Jujutsu Kaisen fans will pay for something that’s not entirely original. Jujutsu Kaisen is about Yuji Itadori, a high school student who excels in athletic activities and is otherwise normal….at first. But one day he finds himself catapulted into the world of the supernatural when he has to save his friend from a deadly […] The post Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Will Receive An IMAX Premiere appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

It was ten years ago today that Josh Fairhurst and his business partners were frustrated enough with the physical media market that they decided to take it into their own hands. Their game Saturday Morning RPG couldn’t get a deal with the big publishers, so…was publishing it themselves an option? They decided to find out, and founded Limited Run primarily to sell that game. Instead of the traditional model, where a company orders a certain amount of games before selling them, Limited Run pioneered the notion of collecting a certain number of preorders on the Internet first, and THEN placing an order with Nintendo or Sony. Of course, part of the reason Big Business never did it this way was because it takes months to physically manufacture a game. Limited Run would soon become notorious for the place you bought something from and then waited a year to actually get. There are people who can’t handle this and gripe about it on social media and comment sections all the time. But the reality is, without this system a lot of games would not be released physically at all. Waiting is an unavoidable part of the game! A lot of limited […] The post Limited Run Games Reveals Tenth Anniversary Release Schedule appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Rumi Proves “How It’s Done”: The K-Pop Demon Hunter That Retired Elsa Rumi just proved “How It’s Done,” snatching the Halloween costume crown—and the entire supply chain—right out of Elsa’s chilly hands!   The era of the sweet, flowing blue gown is officially over, folks. For what felt like an entire millennium of trick-or-treating, Queen Elsa dominated the Halloween scene, turning every school yard and mall event into a shimmering, slightly chilly tribute to Arendelle. But this year, you must “Up Up Up” your expectations, because a purple haired K-Pop star just showed the ice queen the exit with a decisive “Takedown.” Honestly, who needs a ballgown when you can have a killer yellow jacket? The shift is “Golden,” This desperate, last-minute dash for the look has sent parents and cosplayers scrambling for a Rumi costume. Since official channels are dry, people are now relying on two main, slightly chaotic options: hunting down cheap, dodgy imitations from overseas (bless their hearts) or paying top dollar for custom-made, professional cosplay outfits. The lengths we’ll go to for a perfect Halloween selfie! We’re all learning “What It Sounds Like” when an entire product line sells out overnight. I wonder if shop owners […] The post Rumi Proves “How It’s Done”: The K-Pop Demon Hunter That Retired Elsa appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

It was never supposed to happen. Disney had a plan, a rigid formula they were going to stick to forever. A heroic figure, a beautiful princess, a comedic sidekick, a theatrical scene-hogging villain, and a furry thing to sell plushies, served up with lots of songs. Kingdom Of The Sun was supposed to continue this tradition. Then, somewhere along the way, it got GROOVED. Sensing the film wasn’t working, the Disney execs were threatening to kill the project in 1998 unless someone could turn it around. Having nothing to lose, Mark Dindal became the new director and took it in an insane direction, abandoning anything familiar in favor of an all-out cartoon comedy. Well, it was different, but it wasn’t boring, so Disney let the new version see completion — but it would be shoved into a December 2000 premiere so they could bury it. “We’ll probably never make a movie like this again,” Michael Eisner himself is said to have stated as he rose from his chair during the final studio pre-screening. Eisner was sort of right. The Emperor’s New Groove is one of a kind. It could only be made at that specific time, and it BARELY got […] The post The Emperor’s New Groove Finally Gets A 4K Physical Release appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-Fai star in the new action thriller from director Larry Yang! The post THE SHADOW’S EDGE Review: Jackie Chan Levels Up For A Scintillating, No-Nonsense Crime Thriller first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

#WarnerBrosAnimation and Prime Video have released the opening title sequence The post “#BatFam” Opening Titles Released By Prime Video first appeared on The World's Finest.

Zootopia 2: A Fresh Look at Zootopia’s World and New Characters Disney’s Zootopia (2016) was more than just a success—it was a global hit. The film earned over $1 billion at the box office and became one of Disney’s most popular animated movies. Now, the sequel, Zootopia 2, is coming to theaters on November 26, 2025, and it could be the movie that brings Disney back to box office success after a few recent disappointments. With a strong cast, an exciting story, and a well-known world, this movie has the potential to do very well. The Return of the Main Characters Fans of the first Zootopia will be happy to know that Ginnifer Goodwin (Judy Hopps) and Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde) are back to voice their famous characters. In Zootopia 2, Judy and Nick team up again to solve their toughest case yet. This time, they’re working on a case involving a snake named Gary (voiced by Ke Huy Quan), who is falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Other original characters are also returning, including Idris Elba as Chief Bogo (the tough bull police chief) and Shakira as Gazelle (the pop star). Even Flash the sloth is back, […] The post Zootopia 2: A Movie That Could Change Disney’s Box Office Results appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

We put our estimate on the big trailer for Stranger Things 5 showing up on November 6, a day Netflix has declared in the past to be “Stranger Things Day.” That, or Halloween. We weren’t expecting the day BEFORE Halloween; just some Thursday. How random. But here it is. This is the first sneak peek where you can really see where the budget went! Lots of big explosions, Demos tearing soldiers apart, Upside Down thunderstorms, it’s a real tour-de-force of blue clouds and pink lightning. Sure hope our heroes can turn things around, cause wow, everyone looks miserable. Multiple actors are seen crying; no one looks like they have any hope left. And poor Will. Poor, poor Will. This trailer’s release was accompanied by quotes from all the major actors in the series. Here’s what they had to say about the state of their characters going in, along with my thoughts: “Eleven is in training mode. She’s in a warrior state, which is the first time you see Eleven like that at the beginning of a season. As for her mindset, all she is thinking about is protecting her friends. Her friends are her chosen family, so she will do […] The post Stranger Things 5: The Big, Booming, Exploding Trailer Of Pain appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis: The Netflix Event We Didn’t Ask For Hold onto your seats, folks! Netflix is about to stream a boxing match that’s more about spectacle than sport. On November 14, 2025, Jake Paul—yes, that Jake Paul—is stepping into the ring against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, a man who actually knows how to box. The fight takes place at the Casella Center in Miami, Florida, and Netflix is ready to serve it up like a circus act. Before you start thinking this is some serious competition, let’s break it down. Jake Paul: The “Boxer” Who’s Still Playing Make-Believe Jake Paul’s boxing career is less about skill and more about the drama. He’s fought some notable names, but let’s not pretend he’s actually been in there with high-level competition. His victory over Mike Tyson? Sure, Tyson’s a real boxer, but the Tyson Jake faced wasn’t the terrifying beast of the ’80s. By the time they fought, Tyson was slower, older, and miles removed from his prime. If Jake had gone up against that Mike Tyson in his heyday? Well, let’s just say it wouldn’t have been pretty. Instead, Jake’s wins have come from facing fighters like Tyson and Tyron […] The post Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis: The Netflix Boxing Spectacle We Didn’t Ask For appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

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Mango—the fruit that symbolizes both sweetness and complexity, just like Lærke’s life. As a determined hotel manager, she’s used to managing crises and making bold decisions. When her boss sends her to Málaga to secure a mango farm for a new hotel project, Lærke sees this as another business win. But nothing in her well-planned world prepares her for Alex, the stubborn farmer who owns the land she needs.   Mehdi Avaz, director of the hit film Toscana (2021), brings a similar emotional depth to Mango. He once again sets his story in a stunning European location. In Toscana, we saw a character navigate her personal and professional challenges against the backdrop of Italian vineyards. This time, the lush fields of Málaga and the warm glow of its mango farm take center stage. The farm is more than just a setting; it’s a reflection of Lærke’s internal conflict.   Lærke’s mission seems clear: convince Alex to sell his farm. It’s a simple business deal, or so she thinks. Alex, a former lawyer turned farmer, isn’t interested in selling. When Lærke first approaches him, he brushes her off. “Do I look like a real estate agent to you?” she snaps, more […] The post Mango: Will She Choose Career Success or Love on a Mango Farm? appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

The film stars Jung Ryeo-won and Lee Jung-eun. The post THE WOMAN IN THE WHITE CAR: Catch The Trailer For Christine Ko’s Crime Thriller Debut Now Playing In Korean Cinemas first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

To us, it feels weird that Crash Bandicoot has never landed his own animated series. The elongated, bipedal marsupial has existed since 1996, and in that time, Sonic has gotten something like 20 TV shows while he’s received bupkus. His time may be finally coming, however. A small blurb from the website What’s On Netflix reveals the streamer is currently pursuing a Crash cartoon and they’ve enlisted Canadian animation studio Wildbrain to help make it. Wildbrain has worked with video game characters before — Sonic especially; the most recent series Sonic Prime was theirs. For Netflix alone, they’ve also created Ninjago: Dragons Rising,  Carmen Sandiego, and an unreleased Minecraft series. It’s unknown why Crash can’t seem to land a cartoon…perhaps it’s related to the up-and-down nature of his own career, which started bright with Naughty Dog handling his first few outings, flamed out once the rights spilled to various third party studios, and bounces back on occasion with things like Toys For Bob’s Crash 4 in 2020. A piece of test animation for a proposed 2D Crash cartoon exists and can be found online, but not much is known about that proposal. Crash had a brief brush with animation fame […] The post Crash Bandicoot Could Finally Be Stepping Into Animation appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

" data-medium-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beast-in-me-01-1-300x238.jpg" data-large-file="https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beast-in-me-01-1.jpg" /> The film stars Daniel MacPherson, Russell Crowe, Bren Foster, and Luke Hemsworth The post BEAST IN ME: Grindstone Takes Tyler Atkins’ New MMA Drama For U.S. Release first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

The duo will mark their sixth feature film together since 1998's "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels" The post VIVA LA MADNESS Rejoins Jason Statham And Guy Ritchie For Q1 Production Start first appeared on Film Combat Syndicate.

This may be the most unsurprising entertainment news of the year, but the BBC in England has at last confirmed what everyone figured out already: the Doctor Who partnership with Disney+ hasn’t worked out, and they’ll be continuing production some other way. They are down but not out. Everyone was expecting DW to go on one of its extended breaks, but the current plan is to get a Christmas special out in time for next year: “The BBC remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas, and we are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026. We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course which will ensure the TARDIS remains at the heart of the BBC.” I’ve never been much of what you’d call a Whovian, but I started following the series regularly once the Disney+ version started. I was immediately impressed with the new Tennant and Tate episodes that opened it. I loved Ruby Sunday and her infectious enthusiasm for traveling time and space. The first “new” […] The post Yup, Disney+ Is No Longer Financing Doctor Who appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

It was ten years ago today that Josh Fairhurst and his business partners were frustrated enough with the physical media market that they decided to take it into their own hands. Their game Saturday Morning RPG couldn’t get a deal with the big publishers, so…was publishing it themselves an option? They decided to find out, and founded Limited Run primarily to sell that game. Instead of the traditional model, where a company orders a certain amount of games before selling them, Limited Run pioneered the notion of collecting a certain number of preorders on the Internet first, and THEN placing an order with Nintendo or Sony. Of course, part of the reason Big Business never did it this way was because it takes months to physically manufacture a game. Limited Run would soon become notorious for the place you bought something from and then waited a year to actually get. There are people who can’t handle this and gripe about it on social media and comment sections all the time. But the reality is, without this system a lot of games would not be released physically at all. Waiting is an unavoidable part of the game! A lot of limited […] The post Limited Run Games Reveals Tenth Anniversary Release Schedule appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

It was never supposed to happen. Disney had a plan, a rigid formula they were going to stick to forever. A heroic figure, a beautiful princess, a comedic sidekick, a theatrical scene-hogging villain, and a furry thing to sell plushies, served up with lots of songs. Kingdom Of The Sun was supposed to continue this tradition. Then, somewhere along the way, it got GROOVED. Sensing the film wasn’t working, the Disney execs were threatening to kill the project in 1998 unless someone could turn it around. Having nothing to lose, Mark Dindal became the new director and took it in an insane direction, abandoning anything familiar in favor of an all-out cartoon comedy. Well, it was different, but it wasn’t boring, so Disney let the new version see completion — but it would be shoved into a December 2000 premiere so they could bury it. “We’ll probably never make a movie like this again,” Michael Eisner himself is said to have stated as he rose from his chair during the final studio pre-screening. Eisner was sort of right. The Emperor’s New Groove is one of a kind. It could only be made at that specific time, and it BARELY got […] The post The Emperor’s New Groove Finally Gets A 4K Physical Release appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

On October 19, 2025, New York City became the stage for one of the largest peaceful protests in U.S. history. At least 350,000 people filled Times Square and marched down Seventh Avenue in the No Kings protest, demanding equality, accountability, and an end to executive overreach. This video is a photo documentary of that historic day. Through striking protest photography, we highlight the fight for equal opportunity, equal rights, and community voice. From Times Square to 14th Street, the march embodied grassroots activism, First Amendment rights, and the determination of freedom fighters who believe that justice for all is non-negotiable. The No Kings movement is more than a protest. It is a community activism effort to empower change, amplify voices, and show that social change is possible when people unite. This march was a true equality movement, reflecting the voice of the people and the fight for equality across New York City and beyond. More 50501 and No Kings: 🐸 https://50501movement.bsky.social/ 🐸 https://www.youtube.com/@5050OneMovement 🐸 https://www.facebook.com/50states50protests 🐸 https://discord.gg/50501 More PopGeeks: 🐢 https://popgeeks.com/50501-pokemon-za-legends-no-kings-event/ 🐢 Pop-culture AIs and the reality of propaganda: https://popgeeks.com/10-evil-ai-in-pop-culture-that-walked-so-grok-could-spew-hateful-nazi-bullsht/ 🐢 How tariff policy hits games hardware: https://popgeeks.com/grand-grift-auto-how-trumps-unmitigated-tariff-disaster-is-affecting-gamers/ What children’s media can teach us about empathy: https://popgeeks.com/ms-rachel-empathy-imagination-mister-rogers-new-york-post-response/ 🐢 Join Forums: https://popgeeks.com/forums/ 🐢 Join Discord: https://discord.gg/Txd2Hvv 🐢 Support PopGeeks with a $1/month Subscription: https://popgeeks.com/paid-subscription-popgeeks/