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This isn’t necessarily a negative, and could actually help the HBO show succeed independently – which is important if it wants to achieve a similar level of popularity as the Harry Potter films. However, a certain choice the show has made is attracting criticism, reflecting a growing trend in TV and movies. This criticism might make a key plot twist harder to accept unless the showrunners find a solution before the planned December 2026 release.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a classic animated film, famous for its memorable characters – including the villain, Ursula. When the movie was in development, Pat Carroll was immediately seen as the ideal choice to voice this iconic sea witch.

Last week, filming on the movie was halted when Jonathan Majors and his co-star, JC Kilcoyne, unexpectedly fell out of a window. According to Deadline, a window used in a scene had been temporarily replaced with a sheet of tempered glass that wasn’t properly secured. This glass was intended to be broken later during a stunt performed by professionals, not the actors. Both Majors and Kilcoyne fell about six feet to the ground after falling through the loose window. Kilcoyne needed stitches for injuries to his hands. A video from Deadline shows the crew reacting with shock and warning the actors about the broken glass.

Many Xbox Game Pass subscribers have likely played Grand Theft Auto V, so it’s bad timing that it’s leaving the service on April 15th, just before GTA 6 comes out later this year. With the new game on the horizon, a lot of players will probably want to replay GTA 5 to get ready or simply enjoy the Grand Theft Auto world. Unfortunately, GTA 5 won’t be available on Game Pass during this time, and this is likely intentional. While GTA 5 has been added to the service before and will probably return eventually, it won’t be back before GTA 6 launches. This means there are currently no Grand Theft Auto games available on Xbox Game Pass, which makes the removal of GTA 5 particularly disappointing.

The new Disney+ series, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, begins streaming on April 6th, kicking off a fresh chapter in the story of Darth Maul. Set shortly after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the show follows Maul’s struggle to survive in the chaotic period immediately following the Republic’s fall. Given this setting and his previous appearances, the series will likely answer a major, long-standing question about Maul’s journey.

The latest installment of the Tom Cruise action series, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, recently became available on Prime Video. This eighth and final film in the franchise, which began in 1986, cost between $300 and $400 million to make – putting it among the most expensive movies ever created. The story follows Ethan Hunt and his team as they urgently try to find a sunken submarine and stop a dangerous artificial intelligence from causing worldwide disaster.

The new movie The Mummy, from Lee Cronin and Blumhouse, arrives in theaters on April 17th. Because this reboot shares a title with the beloved 1999 film starring Brendan Fraser—which has recently been in the news again—Blumhouse is taking a unique step to avoid confusion. They’re posting daily reminders on X (formerly Twitter) clarifying that Fraser isn’t involved in the new movie. These posts, stating “BRENDAN FRASER IS NOT IN LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY,” began on April 2nd.

With fewer restrictions on what they could create, Marvel comics flourished in the 1970s, evolving alongside its readers. This era, known as the Bronze Age, brought more diverse heroes and tackled important social issues, while also introducing darker, more intense characters and stories. Here’s a look at the best Marvel superheroes from that decade.

Dataminer Oatmeal Dome has spotted some updates to both the classic and newer Mario icons. The differences are very subtle – things like cleaner edges, slight adjustments to positioning, and improved colors. You probably won’t notice them unless you look closely! Below, you can compare the new icons (on the right, from the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 22.0.0 update) with the older versions (on the left).

Although reports suggested Leo Woodall was the leading choice to play Aragorn in the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Warner Bros. Discovery hadn’t officially confirmed anything. During a recent podcast interview on Happy Sad Confused, host Josh Horowitz directly asked Wood about the rumors, acknowledging the pressure of taking on such an iconic role. Wood acknowledged the challenge, saying it would be “tough… tough boots [to fill]… but that’s gonna be great.” This response strongly suggests he has been cast. Andy Serkis, also involved with The Lord of the Rings, further confirmed to ScreenRant that the team is actively recasting the role of Aragorn and is carefully considering potential actors.