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Prime Video has ordered a third season of the series , it was announced Wednesday. Aldis Hodge will reprise his role as Alex Cross, the character inspired by James Patterson’s popular novels. Peter Friedlander, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed excitement about the renewal.

As a sci-fi fan, I always feel like some truly great films slip under the radar initially, and this one definitely did. Directed by Peter Travis and scripted by Alex Garland, it came out in 2012 and was actually based on a comic from 2000 AD. It didn’t do amazingly well in cinemas, but thankfully it found an audience on DVD and streaming. Over time, it’s built up this really dedicated cult following – and honestly, I’m right there with them hoping for a sequel, because it deserves one!

The TV show MASH was a huge success, running for 11 years and making its stars, Alan Alda (as Hawkeye Pierce) and Mike Farrell (as BJ Hunnicut), incredibly well-known. It received an impressive 100 Emmy nominations, winning 14, and earned many other awards like Golden Globes and Peabodys. Beyond critical acclaim, MASH was a ratings giant, with its final episode becoming the most-watched and highest-rated TV show ever in the US. Interestingly, the show went from being good to truly outstanding after a specific episode.

The next Spider-Man movie, currently titled Spider-Man 4 or Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is coming to US theaters this summer. Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and the film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Wonder Man and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Hailee Steinfeld first played Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 2021 Disney+ series Hawkeye. The character, originally created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung in 2005’s Young Avengers #1, later appeared in the 2023 film The Marvels, where Ms. Marvel asked her to join a new team. Steinfeld has also provided the voice for different versions of Kate Bishop in animated episodes of What If…? and Marvel Zombies.

The new series, Bait, is a unique and intriguing six-episode show created by and starring Riz Ahmed. He plays Shah Latif, an actor having a hard time, who unexpectedly gets a chance to audition for the iconic role of James Bond. It’s a clever, self-aware show that doesn’t reveal who will be the next Bond, but it definitely hints at who won’t be.

As previously shared in January, this decision happens before his current contract ends this year, and follows reports that he was becoming…

Jon Bernthal is joining the cast, making this his fifth appearance as Frank Castle, also known as the Punisher, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (including a planned Disney+ special in 2026). Fans are eager to see how this dark and intense character will interact with Spider-Man, and Bernthal’s involvement represents a significant milestone for the Punisher in Marvel’s film legacy.

Whether you see it as nitpicking or a chance to revisit beloved moments and learn interesting details, these video breakdowns are popular. One recent example focuses on the acclaimed TV series Band of Brothers, and historian James Holland shares his perspective on how accurately it portrays events (as discussed on YouTube).

Honestly, looking back, the sheer number of crime procedurals on TV feels like it’s exploded in recent years. So, it’s not shocking to see shows like Prime Video’s Scarpetta really trying to stand out—even if it means getting a little outlandish with their take on the familiar detective formula. They’re clearly reaching for something new, and sometimes that leads to some pretty wild storylines.