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Atlus and co-developer Tose expect Persona 4 Revival to be completed by August 31, with localisation not included; current projections point to a late 2026 or early 2027 release.
Scientists thawed a 24,000-year-old rotifer preserved in Siberian permafrost, revived it under strict lab conditions, and observed renewed metabolism and asexual reproduction, showing that multicellular life can endure cryptobiosis for millennia. The finding has implications for biotechnology and astrobiology, though researchers caution that revival of larger animals is unlikely.
Scientists thawed a 24,000-year-old rotifer from Siberian permafrost, observed it resume normal function, and even reproduce asexually, marking a milestone in showing multicellular life can survive cryptobiosis under extreme cold. The work suggests longevity of cellular structures in long-term frozen states and has implications for biology and astrobiology, though experts caution that revival of larger organisms is unlikely.
A rotifer revived from 24,000-year-old Siberian permafrost not only returned to life but also reproduced, illustrating multicellular cryptobiosis and pushing the boundaries of long-term survival in extreme conditions.
Disney+ and Hulu’s Malcolm in the Middle revival, Life’s Still Unfair, drew 8.1 million global views in its first three days, marking the platforms’ biggest premiere of the year; Latin America accounted for 3.6 million views, and the revival has renewed interest in the original series with the return of original stars and creator Linwood Boomer as executive producer.
In the Hulu revival 'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair,' a pivotal final‑episode moment has Malcolm and Lois finally talk through the emotional baggage and parental pressure that shaped him, with Muniz and Kaczmarek describing how the tough love helped make Malcolm who he is today; the scene is punctuated by Craig's bathroom moment, which undercuts sentimentality, as the series continues its mix of heart and humor on Hulu.
The Hollywood Reporter outlines how Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair came together as a four‑episode Hulu revival led by Bryan Cranston and Linwood Boomer, with Ken Kwapis directing and the core cast returning alongside new players to play Leah, Kelly, and Dewey. The story centers on Lois and Hal’s 40th anniversary, Malcolm’s efforts to keep his distance from the family, and Hal’s empty-nester struggle, capped by a finale that rekindles the show’s chaotic energy. The revival streams on Hulu.
Finn Wolfhard, fresh off Stranger Things, cameoed in the finale of Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, now streaming on Hulu. Creator Linwood Boomer says Wolfhard, a big fan of the show, eagerly joined the production when asked, appearing as the event planner Lois hires for the anniversary party. Wolfhard’s cameo drew praise from executive producer Tracy Statsky and stars Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, who were thrilled to see the young actor on set.
A fresh Broadway revival of Cats, titled The Jellicle Ball, retools the show as a joyful queer ballroom experience led by a young, New York–trained ensemble alongside veteran stars; it preserves much of Weber’s score while injecting bass-driven, club-like energy and ball culture sensibilities. The result is a celebratory reinvention that broadens Cats’ appeal and showcases new talent, though some moments feel conventional rather than fully transformative.
German researchers vitrified thin mouse brain slices containing the hippocampus, then thawed them rapidly to reveal intact neural connections, active mitochondria, and responsive neurons, with evidence of long-term potentiation. They also tested preserving an entire mouse brain by circulating cryoprotectants, but viability was limited to hours and memory retention was not assessed. While the results hint at medical benefits such as slowing injury-related damage and enabling organ storage, the approach is early-stage and far from reviving whole brains or memories.
Variety reports that Firefly is getting a revival as an animated series in very early development, set between the 2002 TV run and the 2005 Serenity film; Nathan Fillion is attached, with Marc Guggenheim and Tara Butters as showrunners, ShadowMachine handling animation, and Collision33 developing with 20th Television Animation.
Variety reports the official trailer for a Malcolm in the Middle revival, titled Life’s Still Unfair, a four-episode limited series premiering April 10 on Disney Branded Television. Nearly the entire original main cast returns, with Frankie Muniz back as Malcolm alongside Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, Chris Masterson, Justin Berfield and Emy Coligado. Creator Linwood Boomer is back as writer/EP, Ken Kwapis directs all four episodes, and the project is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television. The revival picks up years after Malcolm shielded himself and his daughter from the family, only to be dragged back into Hal and Lois’s orbit for their 40th anniversary party. The series will also stream on Hulu and Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
Bill Lawrence says the Scrubs revival is hopeful for a Season 2 after a premiere that drew about 11.36 million total viewers across ABC, Hulu, Disney+, and other platforms in its first five days; the return is ABC’s No.1 comedy in adults 18-49 with strong streaming figures, bolstering renewal prospects. The revival brings back core stars (Braff, Chalke, Faison) with recurring appearances by McGinley and Reyes, a new wave of interns under showrunner Aseem Batra, and a tease that Dr. Kelso could return next year, signaling a multi-generational renewal trajectory.
ABC's Scrubs revival premiered to a strong cross-platform audience, tallying 11.36 million viewers in its first five days across linear airings, encores and streaming on Hulu, Disney+, and other platforms. The launch delivered ABC's top comedy episode and top streaming debut in over a year, with five-day viewership up about 158% from the live+same-day broadcast of 4.4 million. Zach Braff and Donald Faison reprise J.D. and Turk alongside Sarah Chalke; Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley recur, with Doozer/20th Television producing.
The Hollywood Reporter reveals Scrubs’ revival returns JD, Turk, and Elliot to Sacred Heart as seasoned physicians, with JD as chief of medicine and Turk as chief of surgery, while Elliot holds a senior role; the show preserves the original voiceover and humor, explores evolved relationships (including JD and Elliot’s divorce and possible co-parenting), and features Vancouver-set recreations with a new showrunner and continued involvement from creator Bill Lawrence.