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Even though the previous film faced criticism, Warner Bros. is still planning to release The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum in 2027. Having Andy Serkis direct and reprise his role, along with the potential return of other well-known actors, gives the project some confidence. However, it feels like the movie is being made more out of a desire to revisit familiar stories for profit than because there’s a genuine need for it.

I was completely gripped by Night Hunter! Detective Marshall is on the case of a really twisted serial killer, Simon, and the investigation starts with a shocking discovery – a young woman found in a truck, brutally injured. What I found so compelling, and similar to a film like Se7en, is that the story really unfolds from the killer’s perspective. The police, including Marshall, almost feel like they’re just being manipulated by Simon. It’s dark and disturbing, and even though it didn’t get great reviews – I think it’s definitely worth checking out.

Dave Filoni is now officially in charge of the creative direction of Lucasfilm, succeeding Kathleen Kennedy. Lynwen Brennan will be handling the business operations. Many believe Filoni was the ideal choice to lead the Star Wars franchise creatively, and the change in leadership comes at a perfect time.

The revelation came during a special broadcast of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away on Nippon Television’s Friday Road Show in Japan, a weekly program. During the New Year’s broadcast, the show shared a comment from Miyazaki explaining the true nature of the character No-Face.

A new movie is coming, proving just how much of a cultural landmark The Simpsons has become. As the longest-running scripted prime-time show in American history, even its less popular seasons still manage to feature great celebrity appearances and flashes of brilliant humor.

Marvel Studios is finishing up work on Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The film is expected to hit US theaters later this year, and a follow-up movie, Avengers: Secret Wars, is planned for release in 2027.

As a huge movie fan, I’m really excited about James Gunn’s next project, Man of Tomorrow – the sequel to the recent Superman film. It’s only the third movie planned for the new DC Universe so far, which is still pretty early days. I recently read an interview with Gunn in Variety where he talked about how juggling being a director and a studio head feels a bit like being both Superman and Lex Luthor – a lot of pressure! He called it an “experiment,” and honestly, that worried some folks over at Cosmic Book News. They seem to think it means the plans for the DCU aren’t totally finalized, which, yeah, makes sense – things can always change!

The HBO Max series Industry is gaining popularity as a new season approaches. Currently, it’s the 10th most-watched show on the platform worldwide. Originally released in 2020, Industry quickly became a fan favorite, and each season has improved upon the last. Critics overwhelmingly praise the show, giving it a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While audiences were initially a bit more reserved (71%), they really responded to the latest third season, awarding it an 88% rating.

If you enjoy suspenseful, mind-bending thrillers on Netflix, you won’t want to miss this 2013 series. It’s a modern classic starring Kevin Bacon that expertly combines elements of horror, crime, and psychological suspense – perfect for a captivating binge-watch and definitely deserves a spot on your list.

Actor Billy Clements is set to play the villain Ramrod, a cyborg, in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie, according to Cryptic HD Quality. This role follows his recent appearance as a lesser-known villain in Deadpool & Wolverine.