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We remain quite tight-knit. We have a regular conversation on WhatsApp about scandals, as Washington shared with us. Recently, we watched a movie together in LA and Josh Malina, Jeff Perry, George Newbern, Guillermo Diaz attended. Tony is currently working in New York, but I’m looking forward to seeing him at the New York premiere if he isn’t occupied. The rest of our Scandal co-stars and I stay connected. We are incredibly close. I would be thrilled to collaborate with them all again. Needless to say, Tony holds a unique spot in my heart, but the entire Scandal crew, they’re like a bond that will last us a lifetime.

Over the weekend, it’s clear that “Thunderbolts*” continues to reign supreme at the box office, holding onto the top spot it claimed after its opening weekend. What’s intriguing is how this film’s performance stacks up against other Marvel Studios productions in its second week. To my delight, “Thunderbolts*” suffered only a 55% decrease in ticket sales, earning $33 million. This drop is relatively low for an MCU project, even though it fell slightly short of the projected $35 million. Interestingly, “Captain America: Brave New World” experienced a more significant 68% drop during its second weekend.

According to TV Line, Reid explains that the show’s latest revelation – Otto Waldron shoving Ashton off a balcony at the apparent request of Mary Colter’s mother – does not imply that Mary directly ordered Ashton’s death, but rather suggests some level of involvement in the incident. He hints that there is much more to explore with this storyline, particularly concerning Mary. Moreover, he teases that season 3 will delve into Ashton’s past and potential government connections. Here are Reid’s comments for your perusal:

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Marvel Studios appointed Peng Zhang as both the stunt coordinator and second unit director for the upcoming “Spider-Man 4” in 2026. This will mark his third Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film on his resume, following unrecognized work on “Ant-Man” released in 2015, and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” which came out in 2021.

As reported by Variety, actress Madison has joined forces with Kirsten Dunst for the upcoming thriller film titled Reptilia. This movie revolves around a captivating mermaid who lures a dental hygienist into the enigmatic world of Florida’s exotic animal trade. The director for this project is Alejandro Landes Echavarría, who gained recognition with his 2019 film Monos, which starred Julianne Nicholson and won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award following its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019. The script for Reptilia is a collaborative effort between Landes Echavarría and Duke Merriman.

As a devoted cinephile, I must confess that among all characters in Peter Jackson’s Middle-earth saga, Alfrid was undeniably one of the least endearing. He served as an obsequious minion to the Master, contributing significantly to his tyrannical reign over Lake-town residents. The Master, for lack of a better term, was sluggish and incompetent, thus Alfrid was left to carry out most of his orders. Repeatedly, Alfrid demonstrated cowardice, foolishness, and an alarming absence of empathy or compassion. He was intentionally grating, and some spectators felt that he was given too much screen time.

In the theatrical versions of The Hobbit trilogy, it appeared as though Alfrid would face retribution for his actions, but this never materialized. However, in the extended edition of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, an extra scene was added that saw Alfrid meet a peculiar and dramatic end. This moment brought immense satisfaction to Alfrid’s numerous detractors. Yet, since the extended editions of The Hobbit are not as well-received as those of The Lord of the Rings, some fans might be unaware of how Alfrid met his demise.