For Brooke Averick, who started on TikTok, then moved into podcasting, and is now a first-time author, writing her debut novel, Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, and creating its relatable, anxious main character, unexpectedly changed her own life in significant ways.
Hayden Panettiere worried her own increasing prominence on Nashville might mirror the on-screen rivalry between her character, Juliette Barnes, and Connie Britton’s Rayna Jaymes, as Juliette’s music career began to overshadow Rayna’s. This concern arose after the show’s pilot proved successful and led to a significant boost in Hayden’s billing.
Netflix and Prime Video consistently offer brand new, exclusive content, but Disney+ often feels like a library of movies and shows that you’ve already seen in theaters – they just appear on the streaming service a few months later. However, the recent exclusive release of The Punisher: One Last Kill suggests Disney+ might be starting to offer more original content and gain more momentum.
A listing on Amazon Germany, first noticed by @Nintendeal, shows the new Pokemon Winds and Waves game priced at €79.99. While that converts to over $90, it likely means the game will cost $80 when it’s released in North America. If so, Pokemon Winds and Waves would be just the third Switch 2 game to reach that price point, following Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
To celebrate Kanao’s birthday on May 19th, the official Demon Slayer anime account shared a cute new illustration of her! The artwork shows Kanao in a chibi style, wearing a light-colored outfit and holding a bouquet of pink flowers. Fans can also find new merchandise inspired by the birthday illustration, now available on the Ufotable webshop. This comes as fans eagerly anticipate seeing her in action against Doma.
In a recent interview with Screen Daily, screenwriter Knight revealed he’s been consulting with members of the SAS and other highly confidential special forces groups while working on the script for Bond 26. He emphasized that he’s learning about their actual day-to-day operations, stating, “It’s all real.” He also noted that Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, had firsthand experience with this world, having been involved in similar activities during the war and knowing people who carried out dangerous missions.
Dan Harmon recently told CinemaBlend that a Rick & Morty movie is officially in development. Jacob Hair, a frequent director for the show and the supervising director for season 9, will direct the film. According to Harmon:
Yolanda Hadid, known from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and her daughter, Bella Hadid, attended the Chopard Miracle Gala Evening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18th. It was a rare public appearance for Yolanda.
According to Deadline, the upcoming Creed spinoff, Delphi, has announced its cast, including original star Wood Harris.
Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to be taking on a new role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – the iconic villain Doctor Doom. While Doctor Doom hasn’t appeared in the MCU yet, fans have been eager to see him join the franchise, especially considering his history dating back to the Fantastic Four comics. This could be a perfect time for Marvel to introduce him, as they work to regain audience enthusiasm and loyalty.