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.
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.
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.
As a huge movie fan, I was bummed to hear that Interstellar is leaving Peacock soon. It’ll only be available on Paramount+ after this month. It’s a really powerful film about a group of astronauts and scientists desperately searching for a new planet for us all to live on, because Earth is becoming uninhabitable.
The new footage revealed some exciting surprises, like the potential return of Black Widow even after her death in Avengers: Endgame. It also confirmed that Doomsday will feature a thrilling fight scene reminiscent of the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but with a unique spin.
The One Piece anime is currently airing the Elbaph Arc, and it’s quickly become intense! Luffy and his crew woke up in a bizarre, blocky kingdom filled with massive animal enemies. They were recently forced into a battle, prompting Luffy to transform into his Gear 5 form. However, this time his Gear 5 look has been updated with a Viking-inspired outfit, complete with cool horns! You can see Luffy’s new Gear 5 in action thanks to a clip shared by @Leleo2211 on X.