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Roger Moore’s time as James Bond had some great moments, but also periods where the films seemed to be trying too hard to follow trends instead of staying true to the Bond formula. Live and Let Die attempted to capture the style of blaxploitation films, and Moonraker tried to capitalize on the Star Wars phenomenon, though it was a difficult fit for a grounded spy series. By the time Timothy Dalton took over in the 1980s, the series felt creatively drained. Fortunately, a fresh start arrived with Pierce Brosnan and his debut film, GoldenEye, which revitalized the character and appealed to audiences.

The new show, Starfleet Academy, feels like the ideal celebration of the franchise’s 60th anniversary. The Academy setting is a natural fit for hidden references and nods to the past—it even includes a memorial wall honoring beloved characters from throughout the series’ history. Here’s a rundown of all the Easter eggs and references found in the first two episodes.

Despite running for five seasons on NBC and TNT between 2009 and 2013, the crime drama Southland never quite found the large audience it deserved. Now, all five seasons and 43 episodes are available on Netflix, hoping to reach a wider viewership. Created by Ann Biderman, the show follows the challenging lives of experienced detectives and patrol officers with the Los Angeles Police Department. It stars Michael Cudlitz as seasoned officer John Cooper, who mentors rookie Ben Sherman (Ben McKenzie), alongside fellow detectives Lydia Adams (Regina King) and Sammy Bryant (Shawn Hatosy).

If you’re looking for a clever and surprising isekai anime, check out The Eminence in Shadow. It follows Minoru Kageno, who relies on his intelligence to navigate his new world. The anime, produced by Studio Nexus, currently has two seasons, and fans are eager to know if a third is coming. We might find out this March! The creators are planning an announcement at Anime Japan on March 28th and 29th. While details are still under wraps, given how popular the series is and how much of the original story hasn’t been animated yet, it’s likely we’ll hear about either a third season or a new movie.

There’s a rather dark theory circulating that the directors of Avengers: Doomsday, the Russo Brothers, subtly revealed which characters would die in the movie by showcasing them in a specific way.

While promoting his new horror film Send Help, director Sam Raimi participated in a Reddit Q&A. When asked what he disliked most about current superhero movies, Raimi jokingly replied, “That I don’t get offered more directing opportunities!”

The comic book series Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents brings together the famous monster Godzilla with characters from classic literature. Previous issues have featured Godzilla alongside Sherlock Holmes, the Time Traveler, and even the Great Gatsby. Now, IDW is announcing an even more unexpected pairing: Godzilla will enter the world of Romeo and Juliet! The new comic, arriving on April 8th, will show Juliet and Romeo facing off against the King of the Monsters. And that’s not all – a separate story will also feature Godzilla crossing paths with Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest.

This week, Amazon announced it’s shutting down New World, the online game released in 2021. While New World initially sold millions of copies and was a big success for Amazon, its popularity declined over time. Even a relaunch in 2024 with the new title New World: Aeternum couldn’t revive player numbers. With the game continuing to lose momentum, Amazon has decided to discontinue it completely.

Despite the brilliance of The Thing, John Carpenter’s most significant achievement remains Halloween. It’s a remarkably complete film, with every element perfectly positioned to maximize its impact. It’s a truly terrifying experience and fundamentally reshaped the horror genre.

Despite previously stepping away, Jim Carrey might return to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. According to a recent report, Paramount is currently trying to convince him to reprise his role as Dr. Ivo Robotnik in a potential Sonic 4 movie.