Simpsons

"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening said the show's fictional Springfield was based on his childhood in Oregon, but the show has famously avoided stating where the town is located.

Apple TV'S Scifi

"Following the massive success of shows such as Severence, Foundation, and Silo, to name just a few, Apple TV's streak of producing excellent sci-fi shows continued this week with a new title."

https://collider.com/apple-tv-new-sci-fi-for-all-mankind-spin-off-star-city-streaming-success-may-2026/

Some of the Best Sci Fi

"Stretching back to the publication of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein in 1818, science fiction has been one of the most important literary genres. There’s no shortage of sci-fi novels that beginners should check out, including classics like Dune, A Wrinkle in Time, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and Neuromancer."

https://screenrant.com/best-sci-fi-books-released-past-decade/

Nicholas Cage

"Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has opened up about why he legally changed his name to remove "Coppola," despite the famous last name signifying Hollywood excellence."https://ew.com/nicolas-cage-reveals-why-legally-changed-name-11985261?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23832596-20260528&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=052826&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Blue Bloods

"Sonequa Martin-Green says Boston Blue has asked Tom Selleck to appear on the spinoff, and she’s hoping that one day the Blue Bloods star will say yes. Could it happen in Boston Blue Season 2?"https://www.tvinsider.com/1266124/boston-blue-bloods-tom-selleck-cameo-sonequa-martin-green/?utm_source=TV+Insider%3A+Breaking+News&utm_campaign=ffd95c5cc5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_26_05_07&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_170fcbb83f-ffd95c5cc5-578815405

Fantasy

"Fantasy is a genre going through a major surge right now."https://collider.com/best-fantasy-books-last-10-years-ranked/

In Waves

"Ancient Hawaiians’ relationship to the ocean is depicted in desaturated tones during the opening of the animated feature “In Waves.”"https://theplaylist.net/in-waves-review-phuong-mai-nguyen-cannes-20260523/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mandalorian-grogu-opens-to-100-million-but-obsession-is-the-massive-box-office-smash&_bhlid=c8493a61227902659adc6f2db7bb6c0b6d052f85

Mandalorian and Grogu

"After 12 days, a somewhat disappointing 2026 Cannes Film Festival has come to an end."https://theplaylist.net/fjor-wins-palme-dor-2026-cannes-film-festival-20260523/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mandalorian-grogu-opens-to-100-million-but-obsession-is-the-massive-box-office-smash&_bhlid=4561e0bd52df02d619c69510d787ba32528f9c40

Reality

"Quentin Dupieux’s return to France after his 2014 Los Angeles-set film “Reality” was more than a homecoming."

https://theplaylist.net/full-phil-review-kristen-stewart-quentin-dupieux-cannes-20260524/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mandalorian-grogu-opens-to-100-million-but-obsession-is-the-massive-box-office-smash&_bhlid=4bf08eb958ecbd2aaaeb84e2a270607b94ee2985

Nashville

"The dulcet voices of Nashville continue to echo more than a decade out from its ABC premiere in October 2012."https://ew.com/nashville-cast-where-are-they-now-11980059?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=23748047-20260524&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=052426&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

NATIONAL STREAMING DAY

"National Streaming Day on May 20 recognizes the advancing and growing technology that makes our mobile lives run more smoothly."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-streaming-day-may-20

Days of Our Lives

"Days of our Lives will mark 40 years since Mary Beth Evans joined the show as Kayla Brady Johnson with a walk down memory lane on Friday, May 22."https://www.tvinsider.com/1265046/days-of-our-lives-mary-beth-evans-40-years-kayla-steve/?utm_source=TV+Insider%3A+Breaking+News&utm_campaign=0a90440a9b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_05_19_08_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_170fcbb83f-0a90440a9b-578815405

Underrated books

"YA books are the most underrated genre, but people seem to forget that they are also the most varied."https://www.cbr.com/greatest-ya-book-to-movie-adaptations-21st-century-list/

NATIONAL CLASSIC MOVIE DAY

"Today is May 16 and we are celebrating National Classic Movie Day by reminiscing about the movies we have seen on the big screen."https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-classic-movie-day-may-16

Sci fi Writings

"While not necessarily a golden age for the genre, the last quarter-century has still been a pretty solid one for sci-fi writing."

https://collider.com/best-sci-fi-books-last-25-years-ranked/

Percy Jackson

"Starting this fall, fans of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” books can discover some adventures that took place at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood when Percy himself wasn’t around."https://apnews.com/article/rick-riordan-percy-jackson-camp-halfblood-414549a60f2eaf78f8f8f28053fb6a2d?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Jerry O'Connell

"The Talk alum, 52, explained the history of his name while appearing on Live with Kelly and Mark with his mom, Linda O’Connell, on Friday, May 8, for a special Mother's Day epsisode."https://people.com/jerry-oconnell-reveals-real-name-explains-why-he-never-used-it-11970284

UTAS

"The first ends in nine days’ time but Sky and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) have liked what they’ve seen enough to give an early greenlight for a second run, which will air an extended 12 episodes from fall 2026. The show lands on Peacock the day after it airs on Sky One in the UK."https://deadline.com/2026/05/saturday-night-live-uk-renewed-season-2-at-sky-1236884143/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

NATIONAL BUGS BUNNY DAY

"National Bugs Bunny Day on April 30th commemorates the date the famous bunny first appeared in a short film in 1938."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-bugs-bunny-day-april-30