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Throughout the first three seasons of Strange New Worlds, Spock has used the mind-meld – a Vulcan ability to share thoughts – four times. One of these instances occurred in an alternate future seen in the episode “A Quality of Mercy.” He used it again in “Memento Mori” to help La’an Noonien Singh recover memories of a traumatic experience. After that, the mind-meld wasn’t used until recently. Spock quickly taught Captain Batel Vulcan techniques for managing pain using a mind-meld. Most significantly, in the season three finale, Spock linked his mind with Kirk’s for an extended period, even while they were on separate ships. This was crucial for coordinating the Enterprise and Farragut as they worked together to open a pathway created by a dangerous alien species. Vulcans usually carefully control what they reveal during a mind-meld, but Spock had no choice in this case, and ended up learning things he’d prefer not to know. This moment was a highlight for Spock and Kirk, but it clashes with something said during the very first mind-meld in the original Star Trek series.

I originally started ‘The Black Phone’ as a novel, getting about fifty to sixty pages in, but I lost confidence after facing a lot of rejections. Thankfully, Scott Derrickson and Cargill, who wrote the screenplay, used almost everything from my original short story – particularly the first two-thirds of the movie. It was a collaborative effort, and everyone involved contributed to the final result.

Even though they weren’t always the center of attention, this couple had several memorable moments on the show, including Jackson’s dramatic wedding objection and their spontaneous decision to run away and get married.

Many adults still enjoy dressing up in costumes for Halloween, and Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott are definitely among them. The actress known for 500 Days of Summer and her HGTV star fiancé (who got engaged in 2023) seem to make it an annual tradition. Jonathan, one half of the famous Canadian home renovation twins, recently went to Instagram to ask his followers for costume ideas.

I’m seeing AI pop up in all sorts of fields, but honestly, I don’t think it has a place in anime. As a fan, I believe most people will ultimately turn away from AI-generated anime – it just can’t capture the same quality and artistry as work done by human artists, and I don’t see that changing. Right now, those trying to push AI into anime seem a bit misguided, and I suspect that’s how history will remember them in a few years.

Though Lucasfilm leaders Kathleen Kennedy, Carrie Beck, and Dave Filoni were enthusiastic about the project, Disney CEO Bob Iger and co-chairman Alan Bergman ultimately rejected it. Their main concern was the storyline’s depiction of Ben Solo’s survival – they didn’t believe it was plausible.

Despite a rocky start, strong reviews and positive buzz quickly showed there was an audience for a show that offered genuine humor and realistic drama. Nobody Wants This received three Emmy nominations – for its lead actors and for outstanding comedy – and has been renewed for a second season, debuting October 23, 2025. This fast renewal is rare for streaming shows, but viewers might want to refresh their memories of Joanne and Noah’s backstory before the new season begins.

James McCracken and Joel Courtney star in Soul on Fire, alongside John Corbett (known from And Just Like That), Stéphanie Szostak (A Million Little Things), and William H. Macy. The film, released in theaters on October 10th, has received positive reviews, with an 80% approval rating from critics and a remarkable 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Early 2000s horror films were often more silly than scary, but still received attention from major studios. However, 2003 stood out as a particularly good year for action-packed, gothic horror. Kate Beckinsale’s film arrived at just the right moment, capitalizing on the popularity of stylish action and strong female leads. While it did change how young audiences saw vampires and werewolves, looking back after twenty years, it’s hard to see a clear reason why it became the basis for an entire franchise.

Even today, many popular movies and TV shows are heavily influenced by classic Westerns. In fact, everything from Taylor Sheridan’s series can be seen as a modern take on the Western. These new Westerns, often called Neo-Westerns, take the familiar themes and storylines of the genre and set them in the present day.