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Gilligan's Island's Radio Announcer Appeared In A Classic Star Trek Episode

staff@bgr.com (Joel Loynds) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek: The Original Series" saw actors from other well-known movies and shows, but fans didn't expect somebody from "Gilligan's Island."

5 Reasons Why Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir Is Worth Watching

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

If you're on the fence about checking out Nicolas Cage's live-action Spider-Noir series on Prime Video, here are 5 great reasons to give it a shot.

Batman: The Animated Series' Creators Came Up With Three Rules They Had To Follow

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Thu, 21 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

"Batman: The Animated Series" is one of the best Batman adaptations ever made. A big part of why comes down to three rules the creators set for themselves.

Lenovo Wants To Change How You Watch The 2026 World Cup - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Lenovo has partnered with FIFA to enhance the viewer experience for the upcoming World Cup, and its plan involves a heavy AI presence.

Charlie Hunnam's Bold Apple TV Series Was Canceled Too Soon

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Not every Apple original series gets a happy ending. This high-stakes Charlie Hunnam thriller lasted just one season, but here is why it's still worth watching.

Prime Video Has An Animated Batman Series With A Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Wed, 20 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

You'll recognize some familiar names attached to this acclaimed show. See why you should watch the first season now, and find out when to expect Season 2.

3 New Features Added To The Disney+ App In May 2026

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Wed, 20 May 2026 18:47:00 +0000

The Disney+ and Hulu merger just took a massive leap. See what's changed and how these latest updates will affect your streaming experience on both platforms.

G.I. Joe's '80s Relaunch Involved A Special Arrangement With The National Guard

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

G.I. Joe has been around since the '60s and was the first line of action figures that could be posed however kids wanted, unlike the little green army men.

Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's First Show Was A Forgotten Military Drama

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Gene Roddenberry's creative ideas, including "Star Trek," were heavily influenced from his time as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps in the '40s.

5 YouTube Features That Can Level Up Your Experience On Smart TVs

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sun, 17 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

Your smart TV's YouTube app is hiding some of its best assets in plain sight. Go beyond the basic search bar and find the tools that change how you watch.

5 Addictive Paramount Plus Miniseries You Can Watch In One Weekend

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

If you're looking to justify your Paramount+ subscription but only have a couple of hours, there's plenty of short shows you can binge on the service.

How Star Trek Tried To Redefine The Way Sci-Fi Treated Its Monsters

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek" envisioned an Earth that was more interested in exploration and knowledge than domination, which set it apart from other sci-fi projects.

Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry Had To Fight NBC To Keep A Popular Character

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Fri, 15 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

"Star Trek" and its iconic characters are now the stuff of pop culture legend, but creator Gene Roddenberry had to fight hard to not lose one major figure.

Anne Hathaway And Jared Leto's Chaotic Apple TV Miniseries Is Worth Your Time

staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

While the summer TV slate may be on the horizon, viewers should check out this acclaimed, fact-based Apple TV miniseries they might've missed.

David Harbour's Stranger Things Follow-Up Series On HBO Max Is A Perfect Murder Mystery

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

David Harbour stars in a new HBO Max limited series that's nothing like "Stranger Things." It's a dark comedy murder mystery, and it's genuinely great.

5 Underrated Netflix Shows You Can Binge In One Day

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

If you've got the day to kill and are looking for something to watch, you can get always cozy and binge these underrated Netflix gems in one day.

A Michael Bay-Directed Commercial Launched One Of The '90s' Biggest Ad Campaigns

staff@bgr.com (Yoni Heisler) — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Before Michael Bay was blowing up cities on the big screen, he was making commercials. One of them launched one of the most iconic ad campaigns of the '90s.

The 'DC Extended Universe' Name Came From An Unexpected Source, Not Warner Bros

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:00 +0000

DC Extended Universe may sound like an official Warner Bros. name, but it actually originated from an unexpected source. Here's the real story behind DCEU.

5 Binge-Worthy Amazon Prime Video Shows You Can't Turn Off

staff@bgr.com (Nick Staniforth) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Prime Video has built a strong library of original shows. These are the binge-worthy ones that are genuinely hard to turn off once you've started.

Did VPcabs Virtual Pinball Machines Survive After Shark Tank? Here's What Happened After Season 7

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 11 May 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Back in 2016, VPcabs pitched its virtual pinball machines to Shark Tank's investors. 10 years since that episode aired, the company has seen some major changes.