Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) provided the Latin motto from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The first two episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy—which has a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes—debuted on Paramount+ and were well-received by Star Trek fans.
According to Nexus Point News, the DC villain Maxima will appear in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow movie, making her the fourth villain in the film starring David Corenswet. While initially aligned with Brainiac, reports suggest Maxima will ultimately team up with the heroes.
I’ve always loved how filmmakers have used suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat, and it’s been a part of movies basically since the beginning! Masters like Alfred Hitchcock really perfected it, and you can see it in everything from those classic film noir movies to scary horror films. But what’s really cool is that even today, directors like Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, and Jordan Peele are making thrillers that are just as gripping and well-made as those old masterpieces.
John Campea believes Marvel’s upcoming film, Doomsday, will be their most ambitious project yet. He shared on his YouTube show that the movie will feature a significantly larger and more extensive amount of action than any previous Marvel film.
Netflix is pushing back against the idea that Warner Bros. is leaving movie theaters. While the official statement said WB would continue releasing films theatrically, many doubted this given past comments about their business model. Recently, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has repeatedly emphasized this point in interviews, including one with the New York Times.
A video is circulating online showing Rihanna leaving the Four Seasons hotel. As she walked towards a car, her bodyguard accidentally let the hotel doors close on her! You can see her reaction in the video linked here.
Currently the most popular show on HBO Max (according to FlixPatrol), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is beating out other hits like The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, Industry, and Euphoria. While The Pitt also ranks highly, Heated Rivalry, Industry, and Euphoria are all popular for their intense drama, captivating stories, and emotional depth. Though each show is unique, they all share a quality that keeps viewers hooked.
In 2019, Disney bought 20th Century Fox, which included the rights to popular franchises like Alien and Predator. The latest installment, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez and starring Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson, was released in theaters in August 2024. It earned $350 million despite costing only $80 million to make, and is now performing very well on streaming services worldwide.
Product placement works best when it feels subtle. Once it becomes too obvious, it ruins the experience and reminds viewers they’re being marketed to. While it can be jarring to see brands inserted into our favorite shows, it’s become a common practice. Once you get past the awkwardness, it can even be a little interesting to spot the brand deals networks are making to feature different products.
The first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy featured Captain Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter) returning the USS Athena – which also serves as Starfleet Academy – to San Francisco. Following a catastrophic event known as The Burn, which occurred 120 years prior, Earth became isolated and ended its relationship with the United Federation of Planets. As a result, the long-running Starfleet Academy in San Francisco was forced to close its doors.