The 2000s were truly a great time for television animation. Channels such as Disney, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon were constantly playing some amazing shows, especially when it came to action cartoons.   “Danny Phantom,” “Ben 10,” “Samurai Jack” and “Jake Long: American Dragon” are just a handful of some of the great animated shows that were…

The world of professional wrestling is a strange one. At first glance, it appears to just be grown men and women beating each other up, which is only somewhat true. However, in reality, it is so much more.  Professional wrestling is a form of athletic theater, combining action with drama. Wrestlers, rings and announcers take…

If you’re a fan of a popular franchise I’m sure you are familiar with the idea of an adaptation. In case you aren’t, the Oxford dictionary definition of adaptation reads as follows, “The process of making a work of art upon the basis of elements provided by an earlier work in a different medium.”  A…

Recently it seems like every piece of superhero media has been playing with the idea of “passing on the mantle.” The “Marvel Cinematic Universe” is a prime example of this. Within the last three years alone, we have seen the characters Sam Wilson, Shuri, Kate Bishop and Riri Williams toss aside their previous identities and…

Modern gaming is an interesting place to say the least. There’s constantly something changing. Whether that be trends, developers or release dates. Every once in a while, however, there’s an aspect of the industry that stays around for a while. Right now that aspect seems to regrettably be “live service” games. “Live service” games, also…

The media that we consume at a young age tends to really stick with us. We often feel a strong sense of nostalgia for old movies and shows. This happens for several reasons. Everything from having an appreciation for its message, enjoying the general aesthetic, liking the characters or even just associating it with a…

Animation is amazing. It offers us a truly special experience. I’ve always seen it as a true test of creativity. The amount of work that goes into a single project is astounding. Writers, artists, musicians and actors are usually all required for a single piece of work. No matter what creative field you work in,…

After an almost five-month-long protest, the Leaders of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have authorized its members to return to work following a preliminary agreement between the union and Hollywood executives. The 2023 WGA strike is officially over. While there is much more to be discussed regarding the deal, this is still a massive…

Why do we self-identify as fans? There really isn’t one solid answer to this question. If you were to ask someone why they’re a fan of a certain franchise or person they’ll probably end up giving you multiple responses. Anything from finding a sense of belonging in a larger group, a form of escapism or…

One of the most highly anticipated albums of the year, “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo, was released on Sept. 8. Following the breakout success of her first studio album “SOUR” in 2021, “GUTS” had much to live up to. This album is the young artist’s chance to prove that she’s not just a one hit wonder….