I’ve noticed that anime which aren’t focused on happy endings often deliver really impactful, but darker, conclusions. These stories don’t shy away from tough themes or shocking moments. Whether it’s a protagonist making a terrible choice or a film showing the brutal reality of war, they really push boundaries. Honestly, these are the kinds of stories that stick with you and leave you thinking about them long after the credits roll.
The story resumes in a New York City that feels strikingly current. Wilson Fisk, played by Vincent D’Onofrio, has exchanged his prison uniform for the mayor’s sash and is now firmly in power. He’s made vigilantism illegal, and his ruthless police force is actively pursuing vigilantes – and quietly eliminating anyone else he deems undesirable or a political threat – with frightening effectiveness. Given current events, some might even see Fisk’s actions as a twisted form of proactive governance.
Many characters originally introduced when George Lucas was in charge have become much more developed and interesting in the Star Wars movies and shows released since Disney took over. Here are ten of those characters who have seen the biggest improvements.
Here is an overview of the game, via Gamitronics:
As a longtime movie and TV fan, I remember the early 2000s being a bit of a mixed bag for fantasy. Studios weren’t always keen on investing big money into the genre, so a lot of projects ended up looking cheap or feeling rushed. You could really see some shows and films just trying to copy the success of others – it happened a lot after Game of Thrones too, but it was even more obvious back then! Luckily, there were a few gems from that decade that still hold up beautifully today, and I still love revisiting them.
Elijah Wood is likely to return as Frodo Baggins, and Ian McKellan will reprise his role as Gandalf. Andy Serkis, who originally brought Gollum to life through voice acting and motion capture, is also expected to return. Kate Winslet’s role in the movie is currently unknown, sparking a lot of online discussion, and fans are also eager to find out who will play Aragorn, following Viggo Mortensen’s iconic performance. Here are three strong candidates for the part of Winslet, based on current speculation.
I absolutely adore the Despicable Me movies, and I’m a little sad to hear that the first two – the ones that started it all with Gru, his hilarious Minions, and his family – are leaving Netflix on April 1st. These films were huge hits – Despicable Me made over $544 million, and Despicable Me 2 even more at $970 million! They’re some of the most successful animated movies ever made. While it’s disappointing to see them go, at least we’ll still be able to enjoy Despicable Me 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and all the fun Minions & More shorts on Netflix. It’s still a great collection, even without the originals!
The Switch 2 also really needs strong exclusive games from Nintendo itself, and we know those often take time to develop – just ask Animal Crossing fans! But while we wait, it’s great to think about the amazing games made by other developers. If only a few could really make the Switch 2 a must-have console, I’d suggest these, especially since there’s currently no way to play Baldur’s Gate 3 on Nintendo systems.
As I was going through this list, movies like Men in Black, Jurassic Park, The Matrix, Alien, and Back to the Future immediately sprang to mind, and I’m so glad the creators felt the same way! They’ve already recognized these as sci-fi classics. It was a tough call leaving out the original Star Wars trilogy, though. While the first film was groundbreaking, most fans actually consider The Empire Strikes Back the strongest. And Toy Story was a close call, too – Toy Story 3 really hit an emotional high point, even surpassing the original! But ultimately, this list focuses on those first entries in a series that really captured everyone’s hearts and imaginations, or both.
Disney is creating a live-action movie that reimagines the story of Cinderella, but this time, the focus isn’t on the princess. The film, called Stepsisters, will tell the story from the perspective of Cinderella’s stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella. Akiva Schaffer, who directed Disney’s Chip n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers, is directing. The script was originally written by Michael Montemayor (Tangled) and is currently being revised by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, known for their work on the upcoming The Naked Gun reboot.