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BGN interviews the cast of Swagger.
Featured in the interviews are: Reggie Rock Bythewood (Creator & EP), Isaiah R. Hill (Jace), Quvenzhane Wallis (Crystal), Shinelle Azoroh (Jenna), Orlando Jones (Emory) and Tristan Wilds (Alonzo).
In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly White institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students. It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson, the athletic director, managed to acquire the Swagger players. Almost overnight, Cedar Cove’s basketball program becomes elite, attracting the attention of Alonzo Powers from Gladiator Sneakers. Games are attended by top college scouts from the nation and are live-streamed for thousands of fans. With winning comes scrutiny and the players find themselves under a microscope as they vie for a national high school championship. Everything is going right in the life of Jace Carson and his family. Jenna is renting a house in a residential neighborhood and her cosmetic sales business is booming. Then, a video surfaces that threatens to destroy it all. It is surveillance footage of Coach Warwick, Crystal’s former coach, being beat down in an alley. The attackers are masked but Coach Warwick believes he has found evidence proving the Swagger players were involved. As this speculation reaches the public eye and social media, the bond of brotherhood the players have built is tested. Their once promising futures are in jeopardy.
Interviewer: Jeandra LeBeauf
Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax
Season 2 of Swagger is currently streaming on Apple TV+
Who among us hasn’t dreamed of having a horse of our very own? One that we can bond with as we ride off into the sunset? Well, if you’re a horse person, now you can make your dreams come true… At least, digitally. A brand new Sims 4 expansion pack The Sims 4 Horse Ranch brings horses back into the game for the first time in more than ten years. The Sims 3: Pets last allowed them on its PC/Mac versions, but that was all the way in 2011. Take a look at the trailer for this new The Sims 4 expansion pack, which makes our horse-loving hearts beat a little faster.
The Sims expansion packs always bring fans a bevy of game-enhancing delights. But this new Sims expansion back is all about the horse. A release shares that you can “customize hoofed friends in Create a Sim, or get new horses by rescuing or purchasing them. Foals can also be born on your ranch. Sims can learn the Riding skill, and horses can train in the Agility and Jumping skills. Skilled horses and riders can even win awards at the equestrian center.” Horses, in short, are part of your fictional family, so you had better take care of them. The Sims 4 Horse Ranch will allow you to bond with your horses and foals. The game notes that they will “have lots of special interactions with both Sims and other horses.” Other cute critters in this expansion pack include mini goats and mini sheep. We love them all already.
This Sims 4 expansion pack has more than just new animals, though. It also brings back something else that hasn’t been around since The Sims 3, “Nectar.” And by Nectar, we mean, The Sims wine. Cheers! Additionally, the expansion will have new items and settings for your Sims to explore. From riding competitions and line dances to harvesting prairie grass and collecting horse manure, this game expansion has it all.
The Sims 4 Horse Ranch expansion pack releases on July 20 and costs $39.99. Those who order early will receive some special bonuses.
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Feel old, yet? After a quarter-of-a-century journey to be the best like no one ever was, Ash and Pikachu will hang up their hats and lightning bolts as they leave the Pokémon anime behind. Unlike other similar anime series, which refresh their protagonists after a season or two, these two were lifers. It seemed like Ash and Pikachu would always remain on our screens. But all good things must come to end. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t feel sad about this change in the bedrock of our pop culture. Even though Ash and Pikachu will leave the Pokémon anime, they will not be forgotten.
A special Pokémon trailer highlights the coming changes to the franchise’s world. It reminds us of the journey that Ash and Pikachu have gone on. There is a lot to look back on. After all, Pokémon began to air in Japan in 1997. And it came shortly thereafter to the US in 1998. VCRs were in vogue, then! But, although becoming a Pokémon Master is a dream that never ends, Ash and Pikachu have arrived at their final chapter.
When Will Ash’s Final Pokémon Episodes Air in the United States?
Pokémon ended Ash’s story with 11 episodes that began airing in Japan on January 13, 2023. And these episodes marked the end of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. According to a release, they will also “provide a glimpse of what the future may hold for the world’s strongest Trainer. The forthcoming special episodes not only celebrate our hero’s monumental achievement but they also serve as an expression of gratitude from Pokémon to all the fans who have joined Ash and Pikachu along the way.”
We don’t yet know when the dubbed version of Ash’s final episodes will air, but the next round of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series has arrived on Netflix as of June 23, 2023.
A release shares, “In the newest episodes, Trainers can join Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu on their latest adventures in the Pokémon world and witness the duo’s legendary victory as they achieve the goal of becoming World Champion after 25 seasons of countless battles and challenging quests.”
Additionally, according to Ash’s English-language voice actor, Sarah Natochenny, work on the final episode dub has begun—a bittersweet moment for all.
If you don’t want to be spoiled for Ash’s final Pokémon episodes, look away now!
Old Friends Join Ash for His Final Episodes
Brock and Misty join Ash and Pikachu for their final episodes as Pokémon’s heroes. And, of course, Ash’s first rival makes a comeback just in time for Ash’s last stand. It’s a fitting way to go.
Crunchyroll shares that the second episode of Ash’s last stand, Pokémon: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master, will bring Misty back into the fold. Snippets of her appearance are teased in the above trailer. Meanwhile, episode three of Ash’s swan song will reveal the return of Brock and Cilan. GameRant indicates Misty will also appear, marking the reunion of our favorite trio. The first clips of Misty’s return have begun to surface on the internet.
In addition, joining the trio and their Pokémon are also Team Rocket, the Squirtle Squad, and other old favs.
We’re not surprised Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, and more will all come together to see out this chapter of the series, but we are emotional.
Ash’s Rival Gary Returns for Ash’s Very Last Episode
Sometimes in the world of anime, it’s not a hero’s friends who are their most powerful relationships, but their rivals. Ash and Gary started their Pokémon adventure on the very same day, and their relationship has woven through the series. And now, Gary will be back to help close Ash’s chapter on the show.
A synopsis from a Japanese TV guide for Ash’s last episode titled “Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!,” shared by Kotaku, notes:
When Ash and Pikachu return to Pallet Town, they reunite with Gary who asks Ash the question: How much closer to becoming the Pokémon Master are you now that you’ve become the Champion? Becoming a Pokémon Master has been Ash’s dream ever since he set off on his journey with Pikachu. Will Ash be able to find the answer to this question?
We bet we will see one final battle between Ash and Gary, but probably not an antagonistic one. No, we imagine this one will feel more bittersweet and poignant, capturing Ash’s growth on his long journey.
When Did Ash’s Last Pokémon Episodes Air in Japan?
In short, have your tissues and cuddly Pikachu pillows ready as we prepare to say goodbye to Ash and the rest of the Pokémon gang. Ash’s final episode aired in Japan on March 24. As mentioned, there is no date set yet for when Ash’s final Pokémon episodes will arrive on Netflix in the US. But we know this one will make us cry harder than when Ash let Butterfree stay behind without him. (Although we feel glad that the pair finally reunited.)
The Future of Pokémon
And now, a new dream begins. 25 years later, Pokémon will center on fresh heroes. We now know they are named Liko and Roy. The duo of protagonists will continue unraveling the mysteries of the Pokémon world. And the new series will feature more modern Pokémon, like those we met in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
We suppose Ash did finally become the world champion of the Pokémon world. And unless there was some kind of universal tournament for him to enter, that’s probably the pinnacle of achievement. So it makes sense to bring his story to a close. We guess the only way to properly say goodbye is to dig out our copies of Pokémon episode one.
Originally published on December 16, 2022.
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