Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe began, actor Jones played Norrin Radd, also known as the Silver Surfer, in the 2007 film Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Laurence Fishburne provided the character’s voice. However, the MCU’s 2025 film, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, reimagined the Silver Surfer as Shalla-Bal, a character played by Julia Garner.
Beyond Doctor Who, Star Trek is arguably the most enduring and culturally significant science fiction story ever told. While it hasn’t always been a huge box office success, its alien characters are instantly recognizable and have become iconic figures in popular culture.
The TV series Jack Ryan, based on the characters created by Tom Clancy, was the first time the story was adapted for television after several successful movies starring actors like Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine. Over its four seasons on Prime Video, the show became a popular and arguably definitive take on Jack Ryan, often compared to Harrison Ford’s portrayal as the best version of the character.
I’ve been following Gabriel Basso’s journey as Peter Sutherland, the unlikely FBI agent thrust into the world of top-secret ops with The Night Agent, and it’s been a quick ride. We barely had time to catch our breath after Season 1 before Season 2 dropped in January 2025, and then Season 3 followed in early 2026. And if that wasn’t enough, the author, Quirk, has just released another spy novel that honestly, I think could make for an even better television series than The Night Agent itself!
Despite quickly becoming a major star in Hollywood, he’s recently faced some criticism regarding his films. While much of this negativity isn’t directed at his acting, it’s possible these issues could affect his chances of being cast as James Bond.
The latest issue of Absolute Batman #17 finally introduces the Absolute Court of Owls, and shockingly reveals that Bruce Wayne’s mother, Martha Wayne, used to be one of its members.
Jac Schaeffer, the creator of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, has signed a three-year deal with Amazon, MGM Studios, and Prime Video. She will develop, write, executive produce, and direct new TV series for them. This move means she’s stepping away from Marvel Studios for the time being, according to Variety.
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In School Spirits, Van Heidt has quickly become a villain after Maddie and her friends discovered his role in the tragic drowning of Finnish children in 1912. Now that he’s returned and causing trouble again, viewers are eager to see what he’ll do next. Many fans are also theorizing about how he’s connected to Simone and her scheme to demolish the high school, which would permanently trap the ghosts inside.
Apple TV+ has quickly become the leading streaming service for science fiction, consistently releasing high-quality shows and, importantly, giving them the space to develop. Series like Severance, Silo, Foundation, and Pluribus are all expected to improve over time, solidifying Apple TV+’s position as a top choice for sci-fi enthusiasts.