Just two weeks before the new Star Wars movie hits cinemas, a four-part Disney+ documentary series called Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu — A Special Look has quickly become popular on the streaming platform, currently ranking at number three.
The popular TV show The Walking Dead, based on Robert Kirkman’s graphic novels, aired for 11 seasons, from 2010 to 2022. Its success led to several spin-off series, starting with Fear the Walking Dead, which ended in 2023 after eight seasons. This was followed by The World Beyond (two seasons), the short-lived Tales of the Walking Dead, the limited series The Ones Who Live focusing on Rick and Michonne, and the currently running shows Dead City and Daryl Dixon.
Aster has completed the script for his new film, Scapegoat, but details about the story are being kept secret. He will also direct and produce the movie for A24, alongside his producing partner Lars Knudsen, through their Square Peg production company.
Despite coming out in 2023, the survival thriller Night of the Hunted hasn’t gotten much notice. While critics were generally okay with it, audiences found it lacked originality, which likely explains its low profile. However, the film deserves a second look. A closer examination reveals Night of the Hunted to be a surprisingly tense and exciting thriller with a meaningful and powerful story.
Even though the show La Brea—about a mysterious portal opening up in the La Brea tar pits—received mixed reactions at first, it’s become a huge hit on Netflix, with many people watching all 30 episodes quickly. If you enjoy La Brea, you might be searching for other shows that involve time travel.
A lot of original shows on Disney+ (excluding those on Hulu) primarily appeal to dedicated fans of Star Wars and Marvel. Many of these shows, as illustrated above, require viewers to already be familiar with the Star Wars story or the Marvel movies. While these shows are often very popular – thanks to the large and passionate fan bases – they don’t easily attract a broader audience. Fortunately, Disney+ also offers a few excellent shows that either tell complete stories within the Star Wars and Marvel universes, or present entirely new and original content.
The movie Remarkably Bright Creatures is now available on Netflix and is getting positive reviews! It currently has an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though that score could change as more reviews come in.
The main character of One Punch Man, Saitama, is incredibly powerful – he can defeat any enemy with a single punch. What makes him different from typical heroes in action stories is just how unbelievably strong he is. While others train for years, Saitama reached peak strength after only a few years of exercise. But being unbeatable has left him feeling empty and bored.
The film earned $381 million despite a $176 million budget, performing particularly well with home entertainment sales. This success led to discussions about a sequel, and on the film’s tenth anniversary, director Doug Liman revealed he was developing a script, with Warner Bros. showing strong interest.
I’ve been so impressed watching how much HBO has built with Game of Thrones – especially with the spin-offs like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It’s become one of the most massive TV adaptations ever! Prime Video’s Critical Role shows, The Legend of Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein, which are based on the Dungeons & Dragons podcast, feel like they’re trying to capture that same epic, realistic feel, but I have a feeling HBO’s new Harry Potter series is going to be even bigger than both of those franchises combined.