To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original Transformers movie, Hasbro is releasing a new line of collectible figures. We got a sneak peek at three of the highlights: the Leader Class Optimus Prime, and the Voyager Class Shockwave and Thundercracker. These new Studio Series figures are great additions for any Transformers fan.
The X-Men and the Avengers occasionally clash, but they share a common goal: protecting the world. Given the serious dangers mutants often face, it makes sense to add more of them to the Avengers. Plus, it’s exciting to see different heroes team up! Here are seven X-Men who haven’t been Avengers yet, but would be great additions.
Dan Levy, the creator of Schitt’s Creek, is back with a new series called Big Mistakes. The show follows two siblings who accidentally get mixed up in a crime world and are forced to work for drug dealers to escape a chaotic situation. It’s a genuinely funny and highly addictive comedy from one of today’s most talented comedic voices.
Netflix has a relaxed lineup this week, with new episodes of CoComelon Lane for children and the reality show Million Dollar Secret for adults. Kevin Hart’s new comedy special, Funny AF With Kevin Hart, is also available. But the biggest release is Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, a companion series to the hit show Stranger Things. Want to see everything new this week and plan your viewing? Check out the complete list below.
DC Studios’ choices for its new universe have surprisingly resulted in many actors who also star in Star Wars projects being cast. It’s notable how many actors are appearing in both DCU and Star Wars films, shows, and animated series.
Fans have reason to be excited for the upcoming second season of Marshals, the latest spin-off from Yellowstone. Set after the events of Yellowstone, the show follows Kayce Dutton as he works with the U.S. Marshals, bringing his own style of justice and protection to Montana. He and his team – Pete Calvin, Belle Skinner, Andrea Cruz, and Miles Kittle – all grapple with balancing their work with their personal lives and family obligations.
A discussion on Reddit started about who should be the new bad guy on the show, and fans had different opinions. The person who started the thread was excited about Joel Kim Booster playing Dr. Kevin Park, but many commenters didn’t agree with the choice.
As a huge cinema fan, I’m always fascinated by the dynamics between superheroes, and Batman’s relationships are some of the most interesting. We all know how great he is with Superman, and of course, the whole Bat-Family is iconic. But I’ve been thinking about some of his lesser-known team-ups, the ones that really surprised and delighted me. Batman’s worked with pretty much everyone over the years, and while a lot of those pairings are fun, there are seven in particular that I think really shine. Let’s dive in and explore some of Batman’s best, but often overlooked, partnerships!
As a film buff, I’ve always been fascinated by puppetry and creature effects. It’s such a specialized art – really bringing something lifeless to life takes incredible skill and craftsmanship. These practical creature shops build amazing things using animatronics, cables, and materials like latex and foam, and the best part is they share the set with the actors! That physical interaction creates a weight and believability that I often find missing in purely digital creations. And honestly, those practical effects just hold up better over time – they age beautifully.
The 2014 film Ex Machina slowly builds suspense and horror around Caleb, a programmer who unexpectedly wins a contest. His prize is a week at the secluded estate of his company’s enigmatic CEO, Nathan Bateman. Caleb soon learns the real purpose of his visit: he’s been selected to participate in a Turing test, evaluating the intelligence and consciousness of Ava, Bateman’s incredibly realistic robot creation. As Ava demonstrates a disturbingly keen self-awareness, Caleb begins to suspect that everything within Bateman’s high-tech home is deceptive.