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At this point, it’s our own fault for being so surprised every time NCIS: Origins delivers another incredible episode. The series is not wasting a bit of potential from its stable of fantastic characters.

For one, what seemed like a series of coincidental episodes has become a full-blown strategy of character-centric stories. My God, does it work.

NCIS: Origins Season 1 Episode 16, “Bugs,” was a perfect mixture of lighthearted humor, thrilling mystery, and gripping emotional drama.

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All that was missing were a few jump scares and a romantic moment to have run the entire gamut of broadcast TV genres.

Not for nothing, but was anyone else surprised by the amount of casual comedy on this episode?

Why was everyone eating so much? You know those actors have to take a bite every time they re-do the scene, right?

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CBS is scheduled to serve up another new episode of NCIS: Origins tonight, April 14, 2025, and it will feature Vera getting a surprise phone call from a certain prisoner and more. This episode is the 16th one for this current, premiere season 1. CBS' official episode 16 press release intel is telling us that this episode is officially titled, "Bugs." This episode will feature Vera, Bugs, the team and more in action with some new scenes. The spoiler information from CBS' press release is telling us that Vera will end up, getting a shocking phone call from a prisoner named Bugs at some point.

On Monday April 14 2025, CBS broadcasts NCIS: Origins!

Bugs Season 1 Episode 16 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Bugs,” promises to take viewers on a journey back to the early days of Leroy Jethro Gibbs. This episode focuses on a young Gibbs as he begins his career as a special agent at the newly established NCIS office in Camp Pendleton. Fans of the series can look forward to seeing how Gibbs starts to carve out his identity within a team that is both gritty and unconventional.

In “Bugs,” Gibbs is led by the seasoned NCIS legend Mike Franks. The dynamic between the young agent and his mentor is expected to be a key element of the episode. Franks’ tough love and unique approach to leadership will challenge Gibbs, pushing him to adapt and grow in a high-pressure environment. This mentorship will lay the groundwork for Gibbs’ future as a respected agent.

In the world of “NCIS: Origins,” a seemingly simple phone call can quickly turn a case upside down. This Monday’s episode, “Bugs,” airing at 10:00 Pm Et/Pt on CBS, finds young Gibbs and his team facing just such a scenario. When Special Agent Vera receives a call from a suspected sniper known only as “Bugs,” […]

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NCIS: Origins fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 1 Episode 16 episode titled Bugs!

Find out everything you need to know about the Bugs episode of NCIS: Origins, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

NCIS: Origins Bugs Season 1 Episode 16 Preview

The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Bugs,” is set to air on CBS at 10:00 Pm on April 14, 2025. This episode promises to delve deeper into the early career of Leroy Jethro Gibbs, portrayed by a talented young actor whose portrayal captures the essence of the iconic character. As Gibbs begins his journey as a newly minted special agent at the Camp Pendleton office, viewers can expect to see the challenges and triumphs that shape his early years in the field.

In “Bugs,” Gibbs finds himself navigating a complex case that involves a series of unsettling incidents on the base.

The upcoming episode of “NCIS: Origins,” titled “Bugs,” promises to be an exciting installment in the series. Set to air on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 10:00 Pm on CBS, this episode continues to follow a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs as he embarks on his journey as a special agent. Viewers will see Gibbs navigating the challenges of his new role at the NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he is still finding his footing among a team that is as gritty as it is diverse.

In “Bugs,” the stakes are high as Gibbs and his ragtag team, led by the seasoned Mike Franks, face a unique case that tests their skills and teamwork. The episode is expected to blend action with character development, showcasing the early dynamics of Gibbs’ relationships with his colleagues. The tension and camaraderie within the team will likely be highlighted, giving fans a deeper look at how Gibbs...

What’s…up, Doc? Christopher Walken has starred opposite everybody from Robert De Niro to Sean Connery to Christopher Lee, but there’s one actor he admires above all: Bugs Bunny. And for those who might not consider Bugs Bunny an actor, he has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Walken doesn’t, so how do you explain that?

Walken recently appeared on Ben Stiller’s The Severance Podcast to chat the show and his inspirations. But it was actually off-mic that he told Stiller about his love of the Looney Tunes mascot. “[Walken] said that Bugs Bunny is one of his favorite actors ever. And he was saying this kind of with a twinkle in his eye, but not really. And he said, ‘A lot of times I’ve played roles as if I was Bugs Bunny, but nobody knew.’ Now, which character, which movie, we don’t know.

There’s a new Looney Tunes movie in theaters right now, yet Bugs Bunny — by far the biggest star of the franchise — is nowhere to be found. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, is the story of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig thwarting an alien invasion. And apart from Petunia Pig, no other recognizable Looney Tunes characters appear in it. It’s a bold choice, but also an exciting one: the 90-minute film allows for a fully-developed story to take place between the duo — one that feels like a natural progression of their comedic partnership that began 88 years ago.

Introduced in 1935, Porky Pig quickly became Warner Bros.’ first star cartoon character. This was likely because he was their first lead that wasn’t a direct Mickey Mouse ripoff. So Porky went on to star in all kinds of shorts in the mid-1930s, including Tex Avery’s Porky’s Duck Hunt,...

Most Looney Tunes movies that made it to theaters in the past deserved to be hit with a few sticks of dynamite. But that’s not the case with The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, out now in theaters. Unlike many of its predecessors, The Day the Earth Blew Up is neither over-budgeted nor underwhelming; in fact, it manages to capture the spirit of the original Looney Tunes shorts, especially those of director Bob Clampett, pretty wonderfully.

While each of the classic Looney Tunes directors had their own unique stamp, Clampett’s cartoons were generally regarded as the silliest and most unpredictable, which is precisely what we see with The Day the Earth Blew Up. Starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig in a Dumb and Dumber-like buddy comedy in which the duo must save the planet from an alien invasion, the film is a gag-filled romp.

The underrated 1998 Pixar movie, A Bug's Life, has received a live-action adaptation... sort of. Although not technically a live-action remake of the animated classic, National Geographic has released two original series inspired by the World of Disney and A Bug's Life titled A Real Bug's Life.

According to FlixPatrol, A Real Bug's Life is currently No. 5 on Disney+'s Top 10 in the U.S., down a spot from yesterday. Narrated by Awkwafina (Raya and the Last Dragon), the Disney+ series follows "nine different micro bug worlds around the globe, where the forces of nature play out on a miniature scale and where tiny creatures rely on amazing powers and extraordinary alliances to make it through each day," reads the official synopsis. Some of the bugs that A Real Bug's Life focuses on include "a jumping spider looking for a home on the streets of New York" and "a Costa Rican...

Dragon Ball Daima continues to surprise fans by introducing changes to the franchise's lore that build upon familiar elements. Rather than discarding Akira Toriyama's original foundation, Daima embraces it, enhancing and expanding upon what was already established. The latest twist, featuring Vegeta achieving the Super Saiyan 3 transformation that the fandom has dreamed of for decades, highlights how Daima is gradually refining and enriching the series' lore.

One of the most significant changes in Dragon Ball Daima so far is the retconning of Buu, which has proven to be immensely impactful. This change introduced new iterations of the iconic villain: Majin Kuu and Majin Duu. While Majin Kuu defied fan expectations, Majin Duu has emerged as a formidable antagonist in the latest arc. However, the subtle hints scattered across the last 12 episodes, coupled with Majin Kuu's high Iq and Majin Duu's formidable strength, suggest that an even greater villain is...

In its 300-plus episode count, Supernatural has rarely ever delivered an episode that fans have universally panned. However, there have been rare occasions when the IMDb rating of some episodes has dipped below 7, and sometimes even 6.

“Bugs” from Supernatural || Credit: The CW

While not the worst episode in the show, but just a couple digits off from being so, Bugs was perhaps the career low for a long time for many fans, and certainly according to IMDb ratings. Jared Padalecki opened up about the episode, and why he regretted making it at all.

Jared Padalecki believed that a shorter Season could have done away with episodes like Bugs Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester || Credit: The CW

Jared Padalecki believed that with longer seasons as was the case with Supernatural, even the best writers would end up with a bad episode at hand. This could have been the case with Bugs as well,...

Over the years, the United Kingdom has produced some of the best, most iconic, and most memorable sci-fi TV shows ever made. The country shows no signs of letting up on its creative output in this regard, either, with Netflix's superhero show Supacell proving to be very popular. There's a specific charm associated with British-made sci-fi shows; they are invariably camp, quirky, and funny, while often challenging viewers to ponder some of life's bigger questions.

Another great aspect of these properties is frequently pushing the boundaries of previously accepted notions of the genre. Whether they're larger-scale productions, or lower-budget series, they all have one thing in common: leaving a lasting mark on audiences around the world. There's a distinct difference in budget between American-made productions and some of the best sci-fi shows from the UK. The X-Files, for example, has a more polished production design than some British series,...

Plot: Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Petunia Pig are Earth’s only hope when facing the threat of alien invasion.

Review: During a time when moral compasses are pointing anywhere but up, and on a day when you find your credit card is beyond its limit, it sure is nice to feel like a kid again. Few things could bring me back to when Sesame Street’s “12 and Pinball” animation was the hottest jam of the Summer, like Looney Tunes. Every morning, and sometimes on Saturdays, Bugs, Daffy, Porky Pig, and their eclectic cast of friends molded my sense of humor, gave me a fondness for classical music, and invited sunshine into even the rainiest days.

I lost my mind when I heard Daffy Duck and Porky Pig would reunite for an unconventional 2D Looney Tunes movie. The news helped lick the wounds of losing the shelved Coyote vs. Acme,...

Easily one of the best shows from Eric Kripke, Supernatural hardly has any elements worth hating or those hard to love. Over the course of 15 seasons, it has managed to deliver epically beyond viewers’ wildest imagination, coupling the emotional factor perfectly with the horror and thriller. Even then, some discrepancies still seem to have seeped up in the saga.

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As much as these disputing factors made the very rare minority of the episodes unpleasant and cringe-worthy to even witness, it’s also something that showrunner Kripke has learned to openly criticize. This stands especially true for some of the opening seasons of the meritorious lore, which were so horrendously bad that even Kripke frankly hated it.

The Supernatural Episode That Even Erik Kripke Hates A still from Wendigo. | Credits: Supernatural / Warner Bros. Television.

Though there aren’t many episodes worth trolling as the horror series...

In the history of television, there has not been and will probably never be a show like Supernatural. One of the longest-running American TV shows of all time, the incredible pairing of Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki has been a staple part of some couple thousand fans for 15 years and more. So it was no less than heartbreaking when J2 announced the end of the show that one fine day back in March 2019.

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However, according to Padalecki, the show could have run for a lot more seasons (as fans wanted and still want) if only the network had followed one key piece of advice he shared during the show’s prime.

Jared Padalecki’s One Idea That Could Have Extended Supernatural’s Lifespan Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester | Credit: Supernatural / CW

It was in November 2020, that the tale of the Winchester brothers finally concluded after 15 years of an unforgettable journey through heaven,...

Dragon Ball Daima Episode 4, "Chatty," followed more of the leading trio: Goku, Glorio, and Supreme Kai Shin exploring the Third Demon Realm after Glorio's plane was stolen by a group of rough demons, getting revenge. Along the way, they encounter a small shop filled with new food for Goku to obsess over, a potential way to fly using a magical plant, the Sky Seed, and, more interestingly, the magical Medi Bugs. Small candy-like orbs that, once eaten, offer different magical effects.

Goku purchases a few of these and stores them in a small pack before the episode continues. Goku's interest in them comes from both a practical place but also a place of curiosity to see how the items can be used in the future. These Medi Bugs begin to create an interesting scenario for Dragon Ball Daima as it takes the once action-focused shnen series and turns its narrative...

SiriusXM’s Pearl Jam Radio (Ch. 22) is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pearl Jam’s third studio album, “Vitalogy,” which was released on November 22, 1994.

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From November 22 through November 24, tune in to Pearl Jam Radio in cars and on the SiriusXM app to hear archival band commentary about “Vitalogy,” concerts from the era, vinyl playbacks, fan content, and more.

‘Vitalogy’ Fan Content on Pearl Jam Radio

Want to join the celebration on air? From now until November 20, fans should email PJRadio@SiriusXM.com stating their name and memories of the album or what they love about their favorite songs.

‘Vitalogy’ Tracklist

1. Last Exit

2. Spin The Black Circle

3. Not For You

4. Tremor Christ

5. Nothingman

6. Whipping

7. Pry, To

8. Corduroy

9. Bugs

10. Satan’s Bed

11. Better Man

12. Aye Davanita

13. Immortality

14. Hey Foxymophandlemama, That’s Me

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Dragon Ball Daima has been a return to the series' roots, reestablishing the wonder that defined early Dragon Ball. And the newly introduced Demon Realm has that once lost element in spades, packed to the brim with many of Akira Toriyama's trademark vehicles, landscapes, and magic. Having already given further context to previously established lore, the newest episode #4 has introduced a successor to the series' Senzu Beans.

In an episode filled with exciting action and the first glimpse at the way its new main villain Gomah rules the realm, the fact that a detail as small as this holds major implications is a testament to Dragon Ball's worldbuilding. As the trio of Goku, Supreme Kai, and Glorio continue on their adventure, searching for a replacement plane, they come across what's described as a souvenir. It turns out these souvenirs can hold healing powers, and they're absolutely disgusting.

Daima's...

Jinkies indeed! After two divisive seasons, Max won’t be renewing Mindy Kaling’s adult animated series Velma for another season. The show, starring Kaling as the voice of Velma Dinkley, lasted for two seasons before Max ripped off its mask, revealing a cancelation notice where a mustache-twirling villain’s head should be. The cancelation of Velma hits hard for fans of the series who genuinely enjoy Kaling’s unique spin on the Scooby gang and their darkly-themed misadventures.

“Over the past two seasons, Mindy [Kaling] and Charlie [Grandy] have created an incredibly fun and fresh world within the iconic whodunit franchise,” Max said in a statement. “While we won’t be moving forward with another season of the series, we thank them for their compelling coming-of-age storytelling, unrivaled clues, and hilarious hijinks.”

Velma found the brainy Scooby-Doo character, striving to balance her detective work with her newfound popularity while surrounded by...

If not for "Breaking Bad," then Albuquerque, New Mexico would still be most famous in popular culture as the site of Bugs Bunny's wrong turns. If you've been sleeping comfortably under a rock, "Breaking Bad" centers on Albuquerque science teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston), who puts his chemistry skills to use cooking meth after he's diagnosed with cancer. With the show set in the U.S. southwest, the story made semi-frequent dips into Mexico itself and many of the series' criminal subplots and characters had ties to fictional drug cartels.

With a 500,000+ population, Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico. This is definitely a big fish in a small pond situation; the state has a wide-spreading land area but a sparse population of about 2 million. (It ranks 37th out of 50 in population for all U.S. states.) Why set a television series there compared to more famous regional neighbors like Dallas,...

Warning: Spoilers for Multiversus: Collision Detected #2!Like many long-time Looney Tunes fans, I was honestly shocked to see Bugs Bunny dropping a not-so-family-friendly joke in the preview for the latest issue of Multiversus: Collision Detected, by making a Basic Instinct reference, of all things, but to be honest, I wholeheartedly endorse it. Looney Tunes has always had a bit of an edge to it, and this is just the latest example.

Preview pages for Multiversus: Collision Detected #2 written by Bryan Q. Miller, with art by Jon Sommariva contain a reference that will shock some readers with how not-pg it is, while others might just be surprised that Bugs is doing a callback to a movie that came out in 1992.

For me, it raised the question of how much Loony Tunes has ever been PG; as I see it, half the appeal of Looney Tunes is subtle adult humor like this.

Imagine Bugs Bunny dribbling down the basketball court, with Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam scrambling to keep up. Or Taz and Road Runner in a heated soccer match, zipping across the pitch in a colorfully chaotic blur. Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports brings these classic characters to life in a sports gameplay compilation featuring basketball, soccer, tennis, and golf.

Players can choose from favorites like Bugs, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig to compete in solo play or local multiplayer matches. Each sport captures the charming antics and slapstick hijinks unique to the Looney Tunes world. Whether triggering Acme-powered special moves in tennis or navigating dynamite-laden golf courses, players experience the zany humor and colorful craziness of their animated predecessors.

While the selection of activities may seem modest, the golf gameplay in particular emerged as a surprising highlight, with its balanced controls and creative course design managing to equal or even surpass prestigious competitors.

It'd be tough to find two animated characters more iconic and with greater legacies than Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny, and even though they're owned by different studios, both anthropomorphized animals have appeared in the same project - but only once. As well as both having equally recognizable designs, Mickey and Bugs both have iconic cartoon character voices. While some of Bugs Bunny's funniest cartoons through the decades have revolved solely around him, he was lucky enough to team up with another legendary character in 1988 for an inter-studio event for the ages.

Mickey Mouse is Walt Disney's most recognizable character and is somewhat of a mascot for the entire brand. Similarly, Bugs Bunny fills a similar role when it comes to Warner Bros. animations. The rivalry between the two studios would suggest a crossover would be impossible. However, both parties came to an incredibly rare agreement in 1988, which led to...

Bugs Bunny and Taz as Batman and Robin in Dan Mora's art for the Dcu x MultiVersus crossover has fans raving for more creative mashups. Mora's unique cover for MultiVersus: Collision Detected #4 has fans hyped for an epic race through Gotham City with Harley Quinn leading the way. Fans loved Mora's Bugs Bunny's Batsuit details, and Shaggy as Superman - Multiversus: Collision Detected #4 drops Oct 30!

Fan-favorite artist Dan Mora has officially teased that Bugs Bunny is the new Batman in the MultiVersus x DC crossover series with a piece of nostalgically perfect cover art that also features the Robin and Superman mantles taken up by two other classic Warner Bros. characters. The response to this art has been overwhelmingly positive, and fortunately for fans, three other Mora covers have been revealed so far, keeping the fandom well-fed.

Fans have playfully dubbed the Batsuit-wearing Bugs Bunny Bat Bunny,...

Second only to Mel Blanc himself, voice actor Jeff Bergman has voiced the most Looney Tunes characters over the longest stretch of time. He “officially” got the gig — the reason for those quotes will become clear below — in 1989 when Bugs, Daffy and the rest became teachers on Tiny Toon Adventures. He’s continued on through dozens of other projects like 1990’s Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue, 2011’s The Looney Tunes Show, 2015’s New Looney Tunes and last year’s Tiny Toons Looniversity reboot.

While he’s not the only person who’s voiced these characters since Blanc’s passing, he’s been among the most consistent. Which, of course, has steeped him in all sorts of Looney Tunes lore, as well as allowed him to make some of his own. Lore such as…

7 Mel Blanc Was Supposed to Be in ‘Tiny Toons Adventures’

“It was a given that Mel was...

Some bugs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons only spawn once a player has caught a certain number of bugs. Catching every bug is necessary to complete the museum, as bugs rotate monthly with varying availability. The official guide provides detailed information on game mechanics, adding to the player's experience and understanding.

It's been more than four years since Animal Crossing: New Horizons launched for the Nintendo Switch. Though Nintendo has already launched its last free major update for the game before the next installment comes out, players are still finding out new features and secrets that have been part of the game the whole time, particularly when it comes to fishing and bug collecting.

Catching all bugs and fish in Acnh takes some work, which is perhaps why some of the finer details regarding catching all types can get overlooked. However, some players may be wondering why certain bugs aren't spawning,...

Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey cartoon, has fallen out of copyright. Enter Screamboat: a slasher flick set on a New York ferry. Will gory versions of Bugs Bunny, Popeye and Betty Boop be next?

This year, the legendary Disney short film Steamboat Willie, the first film to feature Mickey Mouse, entered the public domain. In theory, that means this version of Mickey Mouse now belongs to the people, who are free to share, reuse, sample, repurpose or perform works featuring him however they see fit, without fear of reprisal from Disney. Theoretically this could spark an entire organic folk revival of a character who played a part in all our childhoods.

In reality, though, things are a little different. Because in reality someone is going to make a cheap horror film about him. Variety has announced the existence of Screamboat, a film about some New Yorkers who go on...

Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane with the premiere of “Toon in With Me: The Lone Star State” on MeTV, Wednesday, 5 June 2024, at 7:00 Am. In this exciting new series, cartoon curator Bill and his trusty sidekick Toony the Tuna invite viewers to join them as they showcase classic cartoons featuring beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry.

As the hosts of “Toon in With Me,” Bill and Toony bring their infectious energy and love for cartoons to the screen, making it a fun and entertaining experience for viewers of all ages. With a mix of humor, trivia, and behind-the-scenes insights, they provide a unique and engaging way to enjoy timeless cartoon favorites.

In “The Lone Star State” episode, viewers can expect to be treated to a selection of classic cartoons that are sure to evoke fond memories and laughter. From the slapstick...

As cinephiles talk of Asian filmmaking doyens, short films seem to fall off the radar, even if many outstanding short films from Asian are released every year. Diverse in genre, style, story, and length, we highlight below some recent Asian short films that are truly memorable in some way — perhaps for different audiences, but deserving of a watch all the same. The list below is presented in chronological order by release year, then alphabetically by production country.

1. Counterfeit Kunkoo by Reema Sengupta

A young single woman, Smita (Kani Kusruti), lives in Mumbai and is trying to find an apartment to rent in the city. However, as an unmarried woman, the landlords refuse to take her seriously, refusing her tenancy at every turn despite the undeniable fact that she would be a perfect resident. Although she tries many tricks to get around the patriarchal system, Smita begins to realize how futile her search might be.

The Looney Tunes have been around for over 90 years. With the history behind Bugs Bunny and his friends, theyre one of the most treasured franchises in pop culture. Being a major cornerstone in Warner Brothers own history, these lovable characters were recently mascots of their 100-year celebration in 2023. Now, Funko is adding Looney Tunes to their 2024 Halloween Pop line up.

Get ready for a delightful start to your morning with the premiere of Season 1 of “Bill’s Big Book of Cartoon Facts” on “Toon in With Me,” airing this Monday, May 20th, at 7:00 Am on MeTV. In this exciting episode, viewers are invited to join host Bill as he celebrates a major milestone: landing his very first book deal.

Bill, known for his infectious enthusiasm and love of classic cartoons, has written a book filled with fascinating facts and trivia about beloved animated characters and shows. Now, with his book deal secured, he’s eager to share his passion for cartoons with viewers everywhere.

As Bill takes viewers on a journey through the colorful world of animation, he dives into the pages of his book to uncover little-known facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and fun tidbits about iconic cartoon characters. From classic favorites like Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse to lesser-known gems,...

Get ready to start your morning with a blast from the past on “Toon in With Me” Season 1, featuring the episode “Girl Group Greats” airing Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 7:00 Am on MeTV. Join cartoon curator Bill and his sidekick Toony the Tuna as they bring you a delightful selection of classic cartoons starring beloved characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tom and Jerry.

In this special episode, viewers can expect to be transported back to the golden age of animation, where laughter and fun abound. From hilarious antics to heartwarming moments, “Girl Group Greats” promises to deliver a nostalgic experience for fans of all ages.

So grab your favorite breakfast snack, cozy up on the couch, and tune in to MeTV at 7:00 Am to enjoy a morning filled with timeless cartoon classics on “Toon in With Me.” Don’t miss out on the laughter and joy that await...

Come, sit, and hear sad stories of what it was like to be a young British millennial nerd. The nineties were, in many ways, a dark age for British science fiction. Doctor Who was gone, apart from one Children in Need crossover with EastEnders – Dimensions in Time in 1993 – and an American co-produced movie simply called “Doctor Who” (which we would all pretend to hate while treasuring our VHS recording and commemorative Radio Times issue).

Over the pond, TV sci-fi was in the middle of a golden age, with three Star Trek series, Babylon 5, Farscape, The X-Files and Stargate Sg-1 only marking the tip of a science fictional iceberg. But British fans could only watch these episodes months or even years after the fact, particularly if they had only access to terrestrial television, and were forced to paw through magazines and websites for reviews and plot summaries to sate their hunger.

Coyote vs. Acme could have been a great Looney Tunes movie, but its cancellation is a huge blow to the franchise. Despite a positive reception from animatiors, Warner Bros. may never release Coyote vs. Acme due to monetary reasons and high demands. The film's potential success and emotional core could have brought the iconic Looney Tunes characters back into the spotlight.

On paper, Coyote vs. Acme seemed to be a home run for Warner Bros. Discovery, but the film's likely cancelation is a huge blow to the Looney Tunes franchise. Although the Looney Tunes roster of characters remains iconic across pop culture, the characters haven't had a terrific showcase in recent years. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the rest of those characters remain as timeless as ever, but their feature-length exploits in the 21st century have been lacking..

Their fortunes seemed set to change with Coyote vs. Acme. The decision...

Starship Troopers has continued to remain a cult-classic sci-fi movie that features a group of teens who undergo rigorous training to prepare themselves to fight off gigantic bugs that are invading Earth. While the movie on its own is an underrated sci-fi project in the cinematic world, many would be surprised to know why an insect was particularly chosen to be a villain.

Casper Van Dien in Starship Troopers(1997)

But, before diving into how Bugs initially got finalized as the movie’s antagonist, one must know that the movie’s development began as a separate project called, Bug Hunt at Outpost 7, written by Ed Neumeier. That was when the Bugs’ history originated!

Why ‘Bugs’ Were the Antagonists in Starship Troopers?

A still from Starship Troopers [1997]Starship Troopers was not the original script’s name as screenwriter and co-producer, Ed Neumeier began developing its story treatment which he initially titled, Bug...

A storyboard artist who worked on the 2021 animated/live-action hybrid film Space Jam: A New Legacy has revealed that the crossover movie originally featured the world of Pokémon.

Josh 'Hat' Lieberman, a storyboard artist who worked on the Space Jam sequel, uploaded footage of his cut Pokémon sequence for the film on YouTube. "Here is a cut scene I wrote and storyboarded for Space Jam: A New Legacy," Lieberman said. "In the film LeBron and Bugs visit various Warner Bros. IP worlds, like the DC universe or Westeros to retrieve the looney tunes who had all disbanded. At the time I was co-head of story on the movie and the producers asked me to come up with a fun scene where LeBron and Bugs enter the world of Pokémon to snag Daffy who has become a Pokémon trainer using Porky to battle and win money. The deleted scene can be viewed below.

As we have mentioned many times before, and particularly after the restrictions placed in the movie industry internationally due to Covid, short filmmaking has been experiencing a surge in all aspects, with the quantity increasing as much as the quality, to the point that, now, these films can actually be better than their feature counterparts. In Asia in particular, the 2023 has been utterly impressive in that regard, with the short titles of intense quality coming one after the other. 25 of those we collected in this particular list, which we feel is one of the most competitive and overall impressive among the plethora we publish every year.

Without further ado, here are the best Asian Short Films of 2023, in reverse order, although the order, particularly in the first 10, could easily be completely different. Some may have may have premiered in 2022, but since they mostly circulated in 2023, we decided to include them.

The 2024 Golden Disc Awards just wrapped in Jakarta!

The annual South Korean music awards ceremony honors achievements in the local music industry, and has been held since 1986, originally called the Korea Visual and Records Grand Prize Award.

The awards ceremony was hosted in South Korea until 2012, and has begun to be hosted internationally in various countries.

The 38th Golden Disc Awards were held on Saturday (January 6) at the Jakarta International Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, honoring the best in South Korean music released between mid-November 2022 and early-November 2023.

The event was hosted by Sung Si-kyung and Cha Eun-woo.

Keep reading to see who won…

Album of the Year (Daesang): Seventeen

Digital Song of the Year (Daesang): NewJeans

Best Album (Bonsang): aespa, Enhypen, Ive, Jungkook (BTS), Le Sserafim, Nct Dream, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Txt, Zerobaseone

Best Digital Song (Bonsang): (G)I-dle, Ive, Jisoo (Blackpink), Jungkook (BTS), Le Sserafim, NewJeans,...

Mickey Mouse and Disney are, in a word, inseparable (despite Steamboat Willie entering the public domain this year). Mickey and his iconic mouse ears are peppered throughout Disney theme parks, toys, clothing, and more. He is the world's most famous personality, with market researchers pegging his recognition rate at 97% in the U.S. alone, which is even higher than old Saint Nick. As far as corporate mascots go, it's virtually impossible to do any better. Mickey and his better half, Minnie Mouse, are always present at Disney events, acting as ambassadors who bring out the child in everyone, even prominent world leaders. This makes it all the more puzzling that Mickey, despite his worldwide popularity, has never been in a feature-length film. Yes, he appeared in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" segment of 1940's Fantasia, and had a cameo alongside Bugs Bunny in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, but nothing where he is front and center.

Supernatural considered an episode inspired by Jumanji in Season 11 but couldn't make the concept work. The show wanted to trap Dean and Sam in a Jumanji-like game but didn't have the rights to use Jumanji. The episode's failure to materialize was the first time in a decade that the showrunners abandoned a concept.

Supernatural almost paid tribute to an unlikely kid's movie favorite from the '90s, but this concept was abandoned with good reason. Supernatural started as something of a dark horror series, where brothers Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) faced off with various urban legends, like Bloody Mary or The Hook Man. Few could have predicted how long it would wind up running, however, with Supernatural's 15-season run finding the brothers eventually fighting angels and demons, God and The Devil and everything in between.

While Supernatural could get pitch black in terms of tone,...

After Supernatural wrapped up its fifteen season run back in 2020, the franchise was supposed to live on through the prequel series The Winchesters… but then the show’s home network The CW was taken over by a new management team that came in with the intention of wiping the CW slate clean for the most part. The Winchesters was cancelled after one season, then couldn’t find a new home because it had to be shopped around during the writers strike, when networks and streamers were hesitant to make major pickup decisions. But maybe that’s not the end for Supernatural after all. During an appearance at the Creation Honolulu convention earlier this month, the show’s stars Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles implied there’s more Winchester action to come. Could we see a Supernatural season 16 someday?

When asked what he thought might happen after the events of the Supernatural series finale,...

Rick and Morty season 7 acknowledges their cameo in Space Jam 2 was a bad idea. The show has a history of meta gags and breaking the fourth wall, including appearing in other movies and TV shows. The cameo in Space Jam 2 felt out of place, considering Rick and Morty's adult cartoon nature, and the scene itself was not particularly funny.

Warning: Major spoilers for Rick and Morty season 7 "Rickfending Your Mort" episode 6 below!Rick and Morty season 7 just admitted the character's bizarre cameos in Space Jam 2 were a bad idea. Ever since the Adult Swim animated adventure began it's been intensely meta and willing to break the fourth wall. From characters speaking directly to viewers or commenting on the varying quality of past seasons, the show has always been commenting on itself. This carries over to Rick and Morty's willingness to pop up in other movies or TV shows.

National Geographic has released trailers and announced premiere dates for key upcoming programs, including “Incredible Animal Journeys” (narrated by Jeremy Renner), “A Real Bug’s Life” (narrated by Awkwafina) and “Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold.”

The trailer for “Incredible Animal Journeys,” narrated by Jeremy Renner, features Renner giving a glimpse of his narration as zebras race over tall grasses and polar bears trudge across icy terrain. The series will follow the migrations of animals.

“Every day, countless animals travel across the globe through danger and doubt, perils and perseverance, through hardships and homecomings,” states Renner in the trailer. “Some journeys will last a lifetime. But they all begin with a first step.”

“Incredible Animal Journeys” will premiere Nov. 19 on National Geographic, to be followed by a Nov. 20 streaming debut on Disney+ and Hulu.

“A Real Bug’s Life” explores bug worlds, based on Disney and Pixar’s 1998 film “A Bug’s Life.” The trailer features bug-on-bug violence,...

Jamila Woods has shared her new album, Water Made Us, via Jagjaguwar. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.

The title of Water Made Us references Toni Morrison, who once said, “All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was.” The album maintains Woods’ interest in Black feminism, but, as a result of being written in the midst of quarantine, is more self-reflective than her past works.

“Water Made Us feels like the most personal and vulnerable piece of art I’ve ever made. I love creating from source material, diving deep into a subject and extrapolating from what I discover,” Woods said in a statement. “We sat in the house for two years and I became my own source material. Shout out to the therapists, the astrologers, the family members and friends who listened, who helped me process and transform...

With Water Made Us, Jamila Woods takes us on a radically honest journey through the complexities of love. The opening track, “Bugs,” is a patient slow burn about not letting the little things hinder one’s love for their partner. “It bugs me, but I do it for ya,” the Chicago-based singer-songwriter admits during the chorus. That selfless sentiment defines the album’s identity early on, with “Bugs” ending with a broader evocation of embracing the world’s imperfections: “Don’t kill this bug/Slide a little paper under this glass/Let a few bugs live.”

Songs like “Tiny Garden” and “Practice” grapple with building a strong foundation for relationships, while “Send a Dove,” “Wreckage Room,” and “Thermostat” find Woods attempting to pick up the pieces in the wake of those relationships crumbling. “Send a Dove” begins with a breezy rhythm that takes a dramatic turn toward the somber at the halfway point,...

Iconic aliens in sci-fi movies captivate audiences with their compelling design, well-crafted mythology, and thought-provoking themes. The greatest sci-fi movie aliens serve as allegories or metaphors, addressing profound subjects such as identity, otherness, and the mystery of the human condition. From terrifying hunters to whimsical clowns, great aliens are not just creatures, but vehicles that elevate films and their overarching themes.

The greatest sci-fi movie aliens of all time transcend the ordinary, captivating audiences through a combination of compelling design, well-crafted mythology, and thought-provoking themes. Iconic aliens often boast innovative and memorable visual designs, which make them instantly recognizable. Their backstories and cultures are intricately developed - or cleverly obscured to keep audiences on their toes.

Even the most peaceful movie aliens can deeply invade the minds of audiences. They challenge viewers' perspectives and stir emotions, whether through fear, empathy, or sheer fascination. Indeed, great aliens serve as allegories or metaphors,...

Women will rock Stage Ae in Pittsburgh, Pa on Saturday, October 21st as the 6th annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by Gibson Gives returns.

Women Who Rock connects through the power of music and helps educate, support, and fund women-centric health research.

All proceeds from the Women Who Rock Benefit Concert support Magee-Womens Research Institute (Mwri), the nation’s largest research institute dedicated solely to life-saving women’s health research. Tickets for the 2023 Women Who Rock Benefit Concert go on sale Friday 8/25 at 10 Am Et here.

This year’s annual Women Who Rock Benefit Concert on October 21st will star the legendary Ann Wilson of Heart and Tripsitter. Widely praised as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock, Wilson’s powerful voice has been sending chills down her audience’s collective spine for over five decades, selling more than 35 million records and earning an induction...

Tiny Toons Looniversity is a reboot of the beloved Tiny Toon Adventures series, featuring characters from the original and iconic Looney Tunes characters. The trailer promises classic Looney Tunes-style hijinks and showcases the return of Babs Bunny, Buster Bunny, Hampton J. Pig, Plucky Duck, and Sweetie Bird. The show boasts a talented voice cast and a concept that combines the Tiny Toons being taught by the Looney Tunes characters, and it premieres September 9 at 9am Et/Pt on Cartoon Network with new episodes debuting every week. Fans will also be able to stream all 10 episodes of the first season on Max beginning Sept. 8.

The Looney Tunes universe continues to expand with Tiny Toons Looniversity, which airs this fall on Cartoon Network and Max. The series essentially reboots the long-dormant world of Tiny Toon Adventures and features characters from that series, which ran from 1990 to 1992 and spanned 98 episodes. Those more...

Since the dawn of time, one question has plagued humankind: Why do cartoon characters wear gloves? Mickey Mouse. Roger Rabbit. Bugs Bunny. Sonic the Hedgehog. Woody Woodpecker. Cuphead. And so on, and on, and on, so much so that it's actually strange to see an anthropomorphic cartoon character sans gloves. But why are they so prevalent? There must be a reason why gloves are the de facto item for the cartoon community.