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Wonder Pets In The City Will Premiere on March 20th For Season 2
There was a first look at ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ Season 2. The new season will premiere on Apple TV+ on March 20th. The series follows three new animal protagonists: Izzy the Guinea Pig, Tate the Snake and Zuri the Bunny, who live in New York City and travel all around the globe in their jetcar. They are all different characters from the original three. This reboot has actually been around since 2024. The original three were Linnie, Ming Ming and Tucks.
By Levi Omekeabout 3 hours ago in Geeks
Get Two to Four More Surgeries’: How Atiqa Odho Became the Punchline in Fahad Mustafa’s Bruised Ego. AI-Generated.
A televised exchange between two of Pakistan’s most recognisable entertainment figures — Fahad Mustafa and Atiqa Odho — has ignited a widespread debate about ageism, respect in the industry, and the responsibilities of public personalities when speaking live on air. What began as a light-hearted suggestion turned into a viral controversy that resonated well beyond the screens of viewers. The On-Air Exchange The episode began innocuously on Hasna Mana Hai, a popular TV show hosted by Tabish Hashmi, when veteran actress Atiqa Odho was shown a set of celebrity photos and asked to give advice. When Fahad Mustafa’s image flashed on the screen, Odho suggested he should consider working “with girls of his own age” instead of much younger co-stars — a comment that pointed to a perennial discussion in Pakistani dramas about age differences between actors and their on-screen partners. Odho, 58, prefaced her advice with praise for Fahad’s hard work and good looks, but her remarks were intended as professional guidance rather than personal criticism. Yet what followed quickly took a different direction. A Crass Response on Prime-Time TV Later that evening on Jeeto Pakistan, where Fahad is both host and producer, he addressed Odho’s comments alongside fellow actor Humayun Saeed. With humor that many viewers interpreted as insensitive, Fahad replied: “Atiqa Apa, you are the only heroine left for us now. Inshallah, we will come with you. You may want to get two or four more surgeries and then we’ll be your heroes.” The implication — a joking suggestion about cosmetic surgery — was meant to elicit laughter but immediately drew criticism for its ageist and appearance-focused tone. While some saw it as classic banter, a significant number of viewers and industry peers were unsettled by the remark, describing it as unnecessary and disrespectful on a high-profile Ramadan programme watched by families. Public and Peer Reactions The response on social media was swift. Many critics argued that Fahad’s comment reinforced harmful stereotypes about ageing and women in entertainment, especially when made in prime time during a culturally significant month. One renowned actress, Urwa Hocane, publicly called out Fahad for what she described as “age-shaming” and called for greater respect toward senior artists. Her statement amplified the discussion and brought further attention to the issue. Online communities also heatedly debated the situation, with many voicing disapproval of the joke and framing it as indicative of a broader “fragile ego” problem in celebrity culture. Others noted that age gaps in casting have long been criticized, and Odho’s original comment was no more than a reminder of industry double standards. Apologies and Attempts to Quell the Backlash Facing backlash, both celebrities issued public apologies in the days that followed. Odho took to social media to soften the situation, writing that her earlier remark may have hurt Fahad’s feelings and apologising “to anyone she unintentionally offended.” She urged fans and the public not to over-analyse or prolong the controversy, praising Fahad as a “talented and hardworking professional.” Fahad also apologised on Jeeto Pakistan, expressing respect for Odho and calling her “our elder” and “one of Pakistan’s most beautiful women” while offering blessings and calling for harmony between artistes. However, many critics said his apology focused more on flattery than addressing the deeper issues raised by his remarks. Underlying Industry Conversations Beyond the immediate clash, the incident has reignited an ongoing conversation about how age and gender are treated in South Asian entertainment. Age differences between leading men and their female co-stars have been a recurring topic, particularly when younger actresses are paired with much older leading men — and when senior actresses are sidelined or typecast into supporting roles. Some observers noted that Odho’s suggestion was reflective of a wider discomfort with these casting norms. The row also underscores how quickly on-air banter can escalate in the digital age, where clips become viral and audiences — both local and international — engage in real-time commentary and critique. What might once have been dismissed as simple television banter is now dissected across social platforms, fan communities, and mainstream commentary. A Moment of Reflection for Viewers and Stars As the dust settles, many in the entertainment community say the episode should prompt broader reflection on how public figures use humour and how the industry treats senior artists. For some fans, Odho’s grace in apologising and urging an end to the controversy elevated her reputation, while others see the event as an overdue reckoning with the way performers engage with each other and their audiences. Suno News Whether this incident becomes a footnote in celebrity gossip or a catalyst for deeper cultural discussions about ageism and respect in media remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that even seemingly light-hearted moments on popular TV can spark significant cultural debates in an age of instant reaction and amplified voices.
By Fiaz Ahmed about 9 hours ago in Geeks
'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms': Why Egg Suddenly Seems So Important To Prince Maekar
WARNING! SPOILERS for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 1x06, 'The Morrow'. After a successful debut, the first season of Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has come to an end. The series season one finale, 'The Morrow', mostly deals with the fallout from the tragic death of Prince Baelor 'Breakspear' Targaryen, unintentionally killed by his own brother, Prince Maekar, during the Trial of Seven between Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aerion Targaryen.
By Kristy Andersonabout 12 hours ago in Geeks
5 Underappreciated Cartoons IV
Well, well, I finally found more. It's been three years since my last Underappreciated Cartoons list. That's three years of searching for stuff to put into a fourth entry. It took a while, but I think I finally found a couple of good ones.
By Greg Seebregtsabout 13 hours ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's novels tended to be a hit and miss for me. Normal People was the first book I'd read by her which, admittedly, completely put me off all of her writing and I hadn't bothered to read more until recently. I don't know what made me give her another go, but Beautiful World, Where Are You? was fantastic and Conversations with Friends wasn't too bad either. I was beginning to enjoy my traversing into the Rooney-verse with all of its inspiration very clearly taken from Woolfian writing (though, I would happily change that adjective to describe Virginia Woolf's influence to 'Woolfish' given half a chance). Intermezzo was perhaps one of the most anticipated books of the last few years and unfortunately, there are a few things I need to grapple with.
By Annie Kapurabout 16 hours ago in Geeks
Invincible Power Rankings. AI-Generated.
The world of Invincible isn’t built on clean heroics or simple good-versus-evil lines. It’s a universe where cities fall in minutes, loyalties shatter without warning, and strength isn’t just about who can throw the hardest punch — it’s about who survives when entire civilizations go to war. Some fighters look unstoppable until they face someone faster. Others seem secondary until the body count starts rising. And then there are the beings so overwhelmingly powerful that every battle feels less like a fight and more like a reckoning.
By Top Rankedabout 18 hours ago in Geeks
"Beyond the Gates" Turns One!
It seems like yesterday. It really, truly does. As those who read my stories know, I have had a love-hate relationship with soaps for nearly my entire life; I hate soaps but love their villainesses. I guess I was basically waiting for that perfect soap to finally hit the small screen. One with good angles, one that isn't so over the top, and one with good representation.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout 20 hours ago in Geeks
SpongeBob Review
The episode "F.U.N." unfolds as a masterclass in character-driven comedy and narrative irony, centering on Plankton’s most hilariously transparent scheme to date. From the opening moments, the Chum Bucket’s oppressive gloom is a stark, almost visceral contrast to the sun-drenched, vibrant chaos of the Krusty Krab, a visual metaphor for the fundamental conflict between cynical ambition and joyful innocence. Plankton, tiny and vibrating with a fury that seems to distort the very air around him, constructs his "Friendship, U & Me, and Anywhere and Anytime" acronym not as a genuine olive branch but as a convoluted trap, his every syllable dripping with insincerity. The scene is a tightly wound spring of tension, as we, the audience, are complicit in the joke, watching SpongeBob—radiating pure, unadulterated optimism—plunge headfirst into the obvious snare with a trusting eagerness that is both exasperating and profoundly endearing.
By Forest Greenabout 22 hours ago in Geeks
SpongeBob Review
The neon-drenched stage of the Krusty Krab talent show becomes an arena of brutal, unvarnished Bikini Bottom culture in “Culture Shock,” a masterclass in satirical storytelling that uses SpongeBob’s boundless optimism as a sacrificial lamb. From the moment the curtain rises, the episode meticulously constructs a world where genuine artistic expression is irrelevant, replaced by a cynical ratings machine run by a smarmy, suit-clad producer and an audience whose applause is a fickle currency. SpongeBob’s earnest, if bizarre, jellyfishing routine—complete with a literal net and interpretive dance—is not merely bad; it is an ontological crime against the very concept of entertainment as understood by this crowd, who are immediately shown to be more interested in nachos than narrative. The scene is painted with excruciating detail: the sweat gleams on his porous forehead under the spotlight, his smile never wavering as the boos begin like a low tide and rise into a roaring wave of contempt, a visual symphony of his heart breaking in real-time as the camera zooms in on his crushed, wide-eyed innocence.
By Forest Greenabout 22 hours ago in Geeks
