In 1980, Shōgun hit the airwaves, sparking a television revolution. Every decade or so, a new TV show drops that completely shifts the way production companies approach projects. Whether it’s a unique format, a new take on a familiar genre, or a closer look at previously unfamiliar ideas, these shows resonate with viewers in a profound way, prompting other screenwriters to do all they can to replicate that success. Shōgun is an example of one of these series. It originally aired on NBC in 1980, with five two-to-three-hour-long episodes released over five consecutive nights. This miniseries format was introduced by…
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Maisie Williams Skinny Dips In Italy … Bares All on Camera! Published December 13, 2025 10:18 AM PST Play video content Instagram/@maisie_williams Maisie Williams let loose during a vacation in Italy … stripping down to nothing to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea! Check out the “Game of Thrones” star’s recent Instagram clip — she seems to be in pure bliss as she flashes the camera with her bare butt and enters the blue water surrounding the stunning island of Sardinia. She dives right under, and comes up with a huge grin across her face. Her friends also got…
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Pluribus, Season 1 Episode 7, “The Gap.”] As the mysteries of Pluribus get deeper, the show’s focus on its lead character hasn’t diminished. By the end of the seventh episode of the season, Carol (Rhea Seehorn) finally hits her limit after 40 days of isolation from The Joined. In the lead-up to that, though, she does what so many of us do in times of hardship: She turns to music. Because creator Vince Gilligan and the writers of Pluribus aren’t the sort to resort to cliched devices like characters talking to themselves, “The…
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru were recently photographed at the Mumbai airport while exiting the premises. Interestingly, this is their first appearance as a married couple. The two got married on December 1, 2025 in an intimate ceremony. The rituals happened at the Linga Bhairavi Temple in Coimbatore.Now, the duo was clicked walking side by side for the first time since the wedding. Samantha was seen in a grey knitted sweater and black flowy pants. Raj, on the other hand, wore dark blue denim jacket, navy blue jeans and sky-blue T-shirt. The two interacted with the fans and paparazzi as they…
9 years ago, Netflix premiered The OA, one of the best sci-fi TV shows of the 2010s, and then it went ahead and canceled the series after two seasons anyway. The best sci-fi TV shows of all time is a list that seems to be getting younger and younger, such is the quality of sci-fi in the streaming era. Westworld, Stranger Things, Black Mirror, and The Expanse all rank high on most “best” lists, and not a few of those make their home on Netflix. For all its problems with canceling shows too early, Netflix seems to give sci-fi shows…
Abraham Quintanilla Jr. Singer Selena’s Father Dead at 86 Published December 13, 2025 6:45 AM PST | Updated December 13, 2025 7:50 AM PST Abraham Isaac Quintanilla Jr., the father of the late Tejano music icon Selena, has died. His son, A.B. Quintanilla III, shared the shocking news on Instagram Saturday morning, sharing a photo of his dad and writing … “It’s with a heavy heart to let you guys know that my Dad passed away today.” The cause of death was not immediately shared. We have reached out to the Quintanilla family for comment … so far, no word…
The surviving gang from the classic 1986 movie Stand by Me are going on tour for the movie’s 40th anniversary. Stand by Me: The Film and Its Stars 40 Years Later has announced new dates and locations for the spring of 2026, with Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, and Wil Wheaton appearing live in person for a reunion and conversation about the making of the Rob Reiner film. The Stand by Me tour kicks off on March 13th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and will also stop in Bethesda, Maryland; Raleigh, North Carolina; Anaheim, California; and Seattle, Washington before wrapping up in Portland,…
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran wish filmmaker Meghna Gulzar on her birthday. Interestingly, the two are working on the upcoming film Daayra, which Meghna is directing. The film is being produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios.In the behind-the-scenes glimpses, Kareena is seen in a casual avatar while filming her parts. She shared the clicks with the caption, “To sum up in words the feeing I have had working with @meghnagulzar will always be less…Daayra is nothing short of one of my most special films as it marks my first with the kind, gentle, passionate, smart and ever so…
After over a decade, Star Wars and Disney are finally preparing to return to the Old Republic Era. It’s one of the richest, most beloved eras in the franchise, defined by massive Jedi–Sith wars, morally complex heroes, and some of the galaxy’s richest stories, many of which were controversially rendered non-canonical following Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm back in 2012. While the Old Republic Era has canonically still existed, it’s largely been in limbo with few characters and elements confirmed as official canon. Now, everything will hopefully change with the recent announcement of Fate of the Old Republic (though my deepest…
My crispy potato stacks take everything you love about cheesy, golden potatoes and turn it into a perfect side dish. Thin slices bake into crisp edges and tender centers, with melty cheese and dripping with seasoned garlic butter! How These Stack Up Next To Their Competition Crispier edges, softer centers: If you follow my lead and get thin, even slices, they will turn out perfect! Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Better cheese melt: If you hand-grate your cheese, it will brown beautifully and add richer flavor. Trust me on this one, it makes a difference. Easy, reliable…