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Warning: Set phasers to spoilers, because this article discusses plot details from the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

Nearly five full seasons into "Lower Decks" and Trekkies might have noticed that some of its most integral characters have remained a bit of an enigma so far. No, we're not talking about our usual crew, all of whom have transformed from some of the franchise's biggest upstarts when the animated series first debuted to fan-favorite additions to the canon. We're not even referring to the simmering rivalry between the delta shift and beta shift on the USS Cerritos, which was first introduced way back in the season 1 episode "Terminal Provocations." No, this team has been hiding in plain sight all along, going about their duty on a daily basis while rarely ever receiving the credit they deserve. And, in an episode that couldn't possibly be more fitting for the show's final season,...

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 12:30 Am, Cartoon Network brings you an exciting episode of “Ten-Year-Old Tom.” In this episode, titled “Art Class; Problem Moms,” Tom embarks on two distinct adventures.

First, after creating an unexpectedly brilliant drawing, Tom is entrusted with a special mission: saving the school’s art program. This task puts him in a position to showcase his artistic talent and demonstrate his dedication to the school.

In the second part of the episode, Tom’s focus shifts to the soccer field. He’s determined to achieve his first goal of the season. However, his quest is soon overshadowed by a group of parents who become embroiled in a web of conspiracies surrounding the team.

“Ten-Year-Old Tom” is a series that follows the adventures of its titular character, a 10-year-old with a knack for finding himself in unique situations. This episode promises a blend of creativity, teamwork, and...

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:30 Am, Cartoon Network will air Season 1, Episode 8 of “Ten-Year-Old Tom” titled “Roastmaster Tom; A Daffodil for Terence.” In this episode, Tom, a ten-year-old with a unique perspective, finds himself in two intriguing situations.

First, the principal recruits Tom to help him complete items from his questionable bucket list. This leads to a series of humorous and unexpected adventures as Tom assists the principal in his quest.

In the second part of the episode, Tom tries to make the most of his only line in the school play. However, things take an unexpected turn when he is sent to a weeklong acting boot camp hosted by the playwright. This new challenge brings both comedic and learning experiences for Tom.

“Ten-Year-Old Tom” is an animated series that follows the imaginative adventures of Tom as he navigates the ups and downs of growing up.

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The smiling koala in Star Trek: Lower Decks is a mysterious entity that appears in the background and is referenced by various characters throughout the series. The koala serves as a gatekeeper between life and death, as seen when Lieutenant Junior Grade Brad Boimler encounters it after dying in the latest episode. Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan confirms that the series, including the cosmic koala, is canon within the Star Trek universe and incorporates intentional callbacks to Star Trek history.

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4, episode 3, "In the Cradle of Vexilon."There's a new mysterious entity in Star Trek: Lower Decks, and it's ... a koala? It's a smiling koala, at that, and it seems to know something that it's not sharing. This starry-eyed marsupial can be spotted in the background of the bumper before every Lower Decks episode, after the USS Cerritos whooshes past the Star Trek logo.

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 12:30 Am, Cartoon Network will air Season 1, Episode 7 of “Ten-Year-Old Tom” titled “Skipping School; Cooking the Books.” In this episode, Tom and his friend Nelson embark on an adventurous journey.

The story begins when Tom and Nelson decide to play a trick on their substitute teacher. However, things take a risky turn when Dakota, another classmate, pushes the boundaries of their plan to skip school to a dangerous level.

In a separate storyline, Tom is encouraged to exaggerate the truth during his campaign for class treasurer. As he weaves a web of lies to boost his campaign, he finds himself entangled in his own deceitful tale.

Viewers can expect to see the consequences of these misadventures and the valuable lessons that Tom learns along the way.

Tune in to Cartoon Network on September 21, 2023, at 12:30 Am, to watch “Ten-Year-Old Tom” Season 1, Episode 7, “Skipping School; Cooking the Books.

This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

The koala is something of a running gag on "Lower Decks," going back to the first season episode "Moist Vessel". In that episode, an officer named Lieutenant O'Connor (Haley Joel Osment) invites Ensign Tendi (Noël Wells) to witness the end of a years-long spiritual journey and see him ascend into a higher being. Sadly, Tendi drops O'Connor's ritual gong during his crucial, final ritual and ruins his mandala to catch it. His ascension is stymied. Tendi will spend the bulk of the episode attempting to get back into O'Connor's good graces, something that annoys him immensely. He wanted to be seen as the only "spirituality guy" on the ship, and now that status is ruined.

Later on in the episode, however, O'Connor does end up ascending in the middle of a crisis and somewhat by accident. In a corridor,...

Jeffrey Wright, who stars in the DC Comics adventure The Batman will lend his voice to Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Audio Adventures, a new Batman podcast in the works at HBO Max. Described as a "comedic take on the Dark Knight," the multi-episode story comes from Warner Bros.' Blue Ribbon Content division. The plan as of now is for the audio adventure to premiere sometime in 2021.

The Batman podcast story was written and directed by Dennis McNicholas (Saturday Night Live). McNicholas also produced Batman: The Audio Adventures with Angela Petrella. Jon Berg is executive producing.

Along with Jeffrey Wright, he rest of the cast has also been revealed, with McNicholas voicing a mystery role alongside Wright as Bruce Wayne. It is still unknown which other characters will be featured, but The Audio Adventures cast also includes Chris Parnell, Melissa Villaseñor, Seth Meyers, Brent Spiner, John Leguizamo, Ike Barinholtz,...