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A particularly memorable moment comes from Season 2, Episode 21 of Star Trek: The Next Generation, titled “Peak Performance.” In a touching speech to Data, Captain Picard beautifully conveys the idea that even with your best efforts, things don’t always work out. This message, deeply rooted in the spirit of Star Trek, has resonated with both characters within the show and audiences for generations, becoming a valuable lesson for many.

The 54-year-old actor recently revealed on X that he’s been living with a condition that’s impacted both his personal life and work. This condition, called Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (CMS), is a genetic disorder that disrupts communication between the brain and muscles, leading to weakness that gets worse with use. Doctors explain that CMS can gradually make everyday activities like walking or lifting things more challenging.

Ultimately, time travel in Dark was a way to delve into complex questions about existence. The show focused on its characters – their connections with themselves, with each other, and even with past and future versions of those same people. Although the science behind the time travel gets complicated and sometimes stretches believability, Dark always remained consistent with its own internal logic.

According to Aquaria, a combat designer for the game, the Genshin Impact anime series is still being made and is moving forward well. She shared this update at Genshin FES 2026 in Shanghai, China, despite the fact that there haven’t been any news about the project for almost five years. Unfortunately, there’s no confirmed date yet for when the anime will be released.

The exciting new heist film, often compared to Indiana Jones, premiered on Apple TV on May 23, 2025, and quickly became popular. It remained a hit throughout the year, frequently appearing in the top charts. According to FlixPatrol, Fountain of Youth also saw a resurgence in popularity on Apple TV early in the year.

The first trailer featured Steve Rogers, showing a quiet, emotional side as he held a baby and carefully took out his old Captain America suit. The second trailer focused on Thor, depicting a thoughtful God of Thunder praying to Odin about the challenges of raising his adopted daughter, Love. Both trailers were calm, personal, and emphasized the characters’ feelings and stories over big action scenes.

For a brief period, things were looking up for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some new projects seemed to promise a bolder, more thoughtful direction, suggesting a return to what made the MCU great. For example, the Daredevil: Born Again series hinted at a focus on realistic stories and well-developed characters, while Thunderbolts explored more complicated moral issues – something Marvel often shies away from. A few characters felt truly engaging again, and certain scenes packed an emotional impact reminiscent of the MCU’s earlier successes. It felt like the franchise was genuinely trying to improve and was willing to take creative risks, acknowledging the mistakes of recent years.

The original film, The Crow, was a hit in theaters, leading to a sequel in 1996 that was poorly received and earned only $17 million. A TV series followed in 1998, lasting just one season despite positive reviews. Two more Crow films were released in 2000 and 2005, both to negative reviews. In 2022, a reboot directed by Rupert Sanders – known for visually striking films like 2017’s Ghost in the Shell and 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman – was made, starring Bill Skarsgard, who previously played Pennywise in It. However, this film was delayed for two years and ultimately released in 2024, where it, like its predecessors, didn’t perform well at the box office, earning just $24 million.

Dwayne Johnson recently participated in The Hollywood Reporter’s Actors’ Roundtable, joining a discussion with other highly-regarded actors of 2025. He shared a story about his first day filming The Mummy Returns, recalling the experience with the following words:

I love watching movies, especially when it’s cold outside, so I’ll definitely be checking out the new films starring these two action heroes, who are currently dominating the January box office. I’m curious to see which one will be more successful – will it be Butler’s new disaster movie, or Statham’s latest thriller? Let’s discuss!