Following the success of the Superman animated series, the dynamic duo is back with a new set of shorts on the DC YouTube channel. These funny, non-traditional adventures, called Krypto Saves the Day!, show Krypto getting into mischief while Superman isn’t looking.
The movie Weapons was both a commercial and critical success, appealing to a wide audience. Many LGBTQ+ horror fans, including myself, have long appreciated the genre, and often connect with its iconic villains. Actress Madigan recently discussed this connection on The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, explaining how queer audiences have responded to her character, Gladys.
Timur Bekmambetov’s 2004 film, Night Watch, inspired by Sergey Lukyanenko’s 1998 novel, began what was intended to be a major dark fantasy series, aiming to compete with franchises like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. The film mixes the action and style of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Matrix in a story about a battle between good and evil, set in modern-day Moscow. Featuring vampires, witches, werewolves, and other magical creatures, Night Watch is darker than typical high fantasy, offering a more intense, frightening, and captivating experience.
For years, filmmakers struggled to create a shared universe with DC’s most famous heroes. Zack Snyder was the first to succeed, launching the DC Extended Universe with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. Although Warner Bros. removed him from Justice League, a dedicated fan campaign led to the release of his four-hour director’s cut on streaming services. Snyder had envisioned a much larger future for these characters, but those plans never materialized. Despite this, many fans continue to hope for the continuation of his vision, though recent developments suggest that’s unlikely.
Instead of just portraying the Empire as purely evil, the prequel films explored the backstory of the characters, particularly the one behind Darth Vader. Over the years, opinions have shifted, and the prequels are now often considered valuable parts of the Star Wars saga, with Revenge of the Sith frequently appearing on lists of the best films in the franchise.
Westerns have profoundly shaped Hollywood, particularly modern action movies, thanks to the enduring appeal of gunslinger characters. These films launched the careers of many and continue to inspire filmmakers today, who often borrow elements from classic Westerns. In 2011, Ryan Gosling starred in a film that echoed this tradition, playing a hero with the qualities of those iconic Wild West figures.
Disney+ announced that Marvel’s Madame Web was the final Marvel project added to the streaming service in 2023. The film became available on November 14th, finishing off a busy year of Marvel content on Disney+.
Filmmakers and TV creators often find inspiration in classic books, as they offer fantastic stories with potential for modern updates. While reimagining these tales can be exciting, there’s a limit. Some parts of a story are so essential that changing them would fundamentally alter what makes the story special.
To celebrate the final season, Netflix—which rarely releases films in theaters—is giving fans a special treat: the first episode of Stranger Things 5 will play in movie theaters at the same time it’s available for streaming. Before that, you can watch Stranger Things 5 on Netflix, with the first part now available and the second part premiering on December 25th.
In the final season of Star Wars Rebels, Ezra Bridger sent Grand Admiral Thrawn far into space. Following this, Ahsoka and Sabine tracked Thrawn down to the distant planet of Peridea. While stranded there, Thrawn was secretly working with the Nightsisters and Dathomiri Great Mothers to plan his comeback. Actress Claudia Black has confirmed that one of the Nightsisters, Klathow, will not appear in the second season of Ahsoka.