Star Wars Drama, Doctor Who Complaints, and 2024 Previews in the Culture News of the Week

The first week of 2024 is over, and we celebrated by looking ahead—with what to read, what to watch, and what Lego to buy, of course, as well as a celebrating just how weird 2024 is in Star Trek’s timeline. There’s all that, Doctor Who continuing to ride its current high, and what to expect … Read more

Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 13 Release Date & Time on Netflix

The Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 13 release date and time have been revealed. The episode will air on Netflix. This ongoing K-drama follows the romance of Jo Yong-pil, a weather forecaster in Jeju Island, and Jo Sam-dal, a successful fashion photographer in Seoul who returns to her hometown after her life and career … Read more

Netflix considers adding in-app purchases and ads to games, report says

For two years, Netflix subscribers have been able to download tons of mobile games, all included for free with their subscription. Netflix has developed more than 75 mobile games, boasting popular IPs like Grand Theft Auto, Love Is Blind, Monument Valley and Oxenfree, among many others. Now, Netflix could potentially be exploring ways to generate … Read more

Dan Levy, Ruth Negga, & Himesh Patel Promote New Netflix Movie ‘Good Grief’ in NYC | Alok Vaid-Menon, Brooke Shields, Dan Levy, Evan Ross Katz, Gina Gershon, Good Grief, Himesh Patel, Noma Dumezweni, Ruth Negga | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Dan Levy is stepping out to promote his new Netflix movie. The 40-year-old actor and director joined co-stars Ruth Negga and Himesh Patel at the Good Grief NY AMPAS Tastemaker moderated by writer Evan Ross Katz on Thursday night (January 4) at the Crosby Hotel in New York City. Other stars in attendance included Brooke … Read more

Pokémon Concierge’s Psyduck Is for the Millennial Pokémon Fans

Pokémon thrives on a generational crossover that has made it one of the most popular and endearing franchises in the world—from those of us who trod through the tall grasses of Kanto as kids, to new generations who hopped on board in Scarlet and Violet, there’s a connection that transcends years. But as an older … Read more

Netflix ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 welcomes new famous cast member

‘Stranger Things’ season 5 welcomes the newest addition to its star-studded cast as its filming is confirmed to begin in January 2024 Photo: Netflix ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 welcomes new famous cast member The eagerly anticipated finale season of Netflix’s super-hit sci-fi series Stranger Things is all set to start filming in 2024. Last week, a … Read more

‘Love is Blind’ Contestant Renee Poche Sues Netflix and Production for Millions

Love Is Blind season 5 contestant Renee Poche has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the production company behind the hit show, Delirium TV, claiming imprisonment while on the show and essentially being set up with “a walking red flag” when she got engaged to fellow contestant Carter Wall. In court documents obtained by ET, Poche … Read more

Dave Chappelle’s Netflix Special Warmly Received By Former Congressman

It seems Madison Cawthorn‘s love for Dave Chappelle will never die!  The former North Carolina Representative reportedly loves Chappelle’s new comedy special even though the stand-up comedian took a swipe at people with disabilities like him. According to United States media, Cawthorn allegedly finds the routine acceptable, humorous and a part of “living in a free society.” Madison … Read more

Game of Thrones’ Nine Voyages Spinoff is Becoming Animated

HBO’s House of the Dragon is keeping the Game of Thrones train going along, but it’s not the only spinoff for the fantasy series in the works. In a newly released blog looking back on 2023, author George R.R. Martin revealed he and HBO have a number of animated series in unofficial development—as in, they … Read more

io9’s Top 100 Posts of 2023

Image: Hasbro Ten years ago, Hasbro announced something akin to a disturbance in the Force—and Star Wars toy fans’ wallets: The Black Series, a brand new line that would bump the iconic heroes and villains of the galaxy far, far away up to 6″ scale for the first time (and away from the 3.75″ scale … Read more