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The best thing to literally come out of Jurassic World Rebirth was Spin Master’s amazing Primal Hatch toy. That’s because that best-selling T.rex toy doesn’t just come out of a box; it comes out of an egg. Yes, it really hatches. That might sound awesome, but after seeing it first-hand, I can assure you it’s somehow even better than you think. Now, another beloved franchise with an upcoming new big-screen entry is getting in on the interactive fun. We are thrilled to exclusively reveal The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is cracking open its own version of the Primal Hatch toy to celebrate the arrival of Mario’s iconic dinosaur buddy in theaters. And before he makes his theatrical debut, Spin Master’s will let you bring him home with the new Hatchin’ Yoshi. Check out Nerdist’s exclusive first look at Hatchin’ Yoshi, the most delightfully playful dino ever.

Spin Master’s latest hatching dinosaur is a little more adorable than his T.rex counterpart. But this interactive toy is still just as fun as his roaring brethren. Here’s Hatchin’ Yoshi’s official description:

Hatch, play and display your very own interactive Yoshi, inspired by Nintendo and Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! Start the hatch by tapping the egg, knocking on it and rocking it back and forth. Once Yoshi is ready, you’ll start to see the egg rock side to side on its own. Listen closely for any noises and watch as the egg cracks and Yoshi pops out, greeting you with a “Yoshi!”

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Once Yoshi (much to Toad’s chagrin) is fully free of his egg, he’s ready to play. You can then “gently pat his head or touch his nose to play with him.” You can also talk with Hatchin’ Yoshi by pushing down on his shell. When you speak to him, he’ll talk back.

You won’t have to wait for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to hit theaters to bring home your own dino pal. While the film arrives on April 1, Hatchin’ Yoshi ($59.99) is arriving early. You can preorder yours starting February 15. It will then launch on Walmart.com on the 20th, before hitting Walmart stores and other major retailers on March 21st.

Will Spin Master’s Hatchin’ Yoshi toy be the best thing to come out of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? It literally might be.

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Haircuts are a universal necessity. However, until you find your dream stylist, getting your hair cut can still feel like a massive gamble.

It’s truly one of the most vulnerable experiences, as, after all, hair can make or break a look—it’s often one of the first things folks notice about other people. That’s probably why TikTok is chock-full of videos featuring customers crashing out about their botched hair after a stylist did them dirty.

In GOAT, Caleb McLaughlin delivers a performance built not on grand gestures, but on the quiet, intimate details that make a character feel undeniably real. Rather than relying on backstory or external reference points, McLaughlin approached his role by asking a deceptively simple question: who is this person at his core? In an interview with Black Girl Nerds he answered this question.

For McLaughlin, the answer lived in the smallest of places. A laugh. A cadence. A tone of voice. These were not decorative flourishes, but essential clues to the character’s inner life. He understood that we often recognize people not by what they do, but by how they exist in the world. The rhythm of their speech, the way they react before they think, the subtle patterns that reveal personality long before explanation ever does.

What makes this approach especially striking is that McLaughlin did not have a finished version of Will to imitate. He did not fully see who the character was until watching the completed film weeks later. That absence forced him to rely on instinct, imagination, and careful attention to human behavior. In doing so, he treated Will less like a role to be played and more like a person to be discovered.

The laugh became a defining choice. McLaughlin intentionally crafted one that felt specific and personal, something that could instantly identify Will in a room full of voices. It is a reminder that authenticity in performance often comes from restraint and precision rather than volume. By committing to those details, he allowed the character’s spirit to emerge naturally.

In a film centered on ambition and legacy, McLaughlin’s work suggests that greatness is not only about achievement. It is about presence. GOAT succeeds because its lead understands that audiences connect first to humanity, not heroics. Through cadence, tone, and an unmistakable laugh, Caleb McLaughlin grounds the film in something timeless and familiar. The result is a character who feels lived-in, recognizable, and deeply human.

GOAT is now playing in theaters.

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Actors Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh were honored with the Outstanding Achievement in a Series Award at SCAD TVFest (Savannah College Art and Design), and Jamie Broadnax, founder and CEO of Black Girl Nerds, led an insightful Q&A with the pair before the episode screening.

Bridgerton, from Shondaland and Jess Brownell, returns for a fairy-tale inspired fourth season. Bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton refuses to settle down, until he is enchanted by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. Yet his true heart belongs not to society’s elite but to Sophie Baek, a clever and resourceful maid. When fate brings Benedict and Sophie together, he struggles to reconcile his feelings for Sophie with the fantasy of the Lady in Silver — not realizing they are the same woman. Will Benedict’s blind spot threaten their undeniable spark? And can love really overcome a forbidden, cross-class connection?

Part 2 premieres on Netflix Feb 26th.

Video courtesy of SCAD

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