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Okay, horror fans, get ready! Bill Hader – yes, the brilliant mind behind Barry and former SNL star – is diving into the horror genre with a new film called They Know. He’s not just acting, he’s writing and directing! The story centers around a divorced dad who starts to worry his ex-wife’s new boyfriend is…off, and negatively impacting their kids. As someone who loved the dark humor and tight direction of Barry, I’m already incredibly hyped to see Hader take the reins again. Honestly, given his clear passion for horror, I think he’s poised to join the ranks of Jordan Peele and Mark Cregger as a comedic genius who absolutely gets scary.

If you’re an HBO Max subscriber, you have only a few days left to watch the critically acclaimed film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. This beautiful and intimate French romance, directed by Céline Sciamma, will be leaving the streaming service on February 28th. Set in 18th-century France, the film stars Adèle Haenel and Noémie Merlant as a woman preparing for marriage and the artist who is tasked with painting her portrait. Their initial professional relationship soon blossoms into a secret and intense love affair. It currently boasts a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The reality is Wolverine is a demanding physical role, and Hugh Jackman is 57 years old. While he’s still in great shape and could play the character for a little longer (Marvel should act fast!), eventually someone else will have to take over. Luckily, we already have a perfect candidate: Dafne Keen.

The animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power originally aired on Netflix from 2015 to 2020, lasting five seasons. Now that the show’s agreement with Netflix has ended—as it was a co-production with DreamWorks Animation—it’s currently unavailable on any streaming service. Unlike some other animated shows that have moved to new platforms, She-Ra isn’t currently available anywhere except for a DVD set containing the first three seasons, and only one season is available for digital purchase.

Tony Gilroy, the showrunner for Andor, recently spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about reports concerning his relationship with Dave Filoni. He clarified that they’ve only met a few times and had limited conversations over the past decade—maybe half a dozen. Gilroy also mentioned briefly seeing Jon Favreau once during a scoring session. He emphasized that their teams have always been friendly and respectful of each other’s work. He stated Andor wouldn’t have been possible without The Mandalorian, and they’ve always acknowledged that. He insists their interactions have always been positive and that he has no inside information beyond what’s already public.

I’m referring to Steve McNiven’s famous cover for Civil War #7, which came out 19 years ago today. It depicts Captain America and Iron Man fiercely fighting each other, making a final stand alongside their respective teams. Iron Man is unleashing a powerful attack, while Captain America bravely defends with his shield. The image perfectly captured the emotional weight of their conflict. Interestingly, even though this exact scene didn’t happen within the comic itself, it was the ideal cover to represent the conclusion of Civil War.

This week, Square Enix announced that Nier: Automata has reached a significant milestone: 10 million copies sold worldwide. This is a remarkable achievement, as few action RPGs like Automata ever reach this level of success. The game’s prequel, Nier: Replicant ver.1.22474487139, has also performed well, selling 2 million copies.

Hogwarts Legacy takes place long before the Harry Potter stories, but it’s full of hidden references and details that enrich the wizarding world. Many of the game’s optional quests reveal interesting information about wizarding history. Recently, a player discovered a detail that explains the origins of the basilisk – the giant serpent from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The game might finally answer the question of how Hogwarts ended up with such a dangerous creature.

I was surprised to learn that Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions is ending its publishing partnership with Marvel. They announced that the agreement will officially terminate on March 31st, 2026, and apologized for any trouble this might cause. The announcement itself was pretty straightforward. It’s still unclear exactly what this means for future projects, but it does make sense now why that one Marvel/Shonen Jump crossover is wrapping up soon.

Not all of Batman’s enemies are brilliant, but many are truly formidable. Some of the most intelligent villains in comic books have fought against the Dark Knight, and their cunning has made them dangerous opponents. Here are seven of the smartest, posing a real intellectual challenge to the world’s greatest detective.