After helping the Romans crush the slave revolt led by Spartacus, the character in Spartacus: House of Ashur begins training a new group of gladiators. A key focus is on Achillia, played by Tenika Davis, who is the first female gladiator in the series. Meanwhile, he also has to deal with the complex world of Roman politics, including the growing power of Julius Caesar and his wife, Cornelia.
As a huge fan of pirate stories, I’ve been loving seeing the buzz around Black Sails lately. You can find it to buy digitally on Apple (formerly iTunes) and other streaming services, but it’s really taken off on Apple – it’s currently the second most popular TV show there, only behind Cowboy Bebop! It originally aired on Starz back in 2014 and ran for four seasons. What’s so cool about Black Sails is that it’s a prequel to Treasure Island – it follows Captain Flint as he struggles to protect New Providence Island when the British Navy declares all pirates enemies. It’s loosely based on real history, which makes it even more engaging. Here’s what the show is all about, according to the official description:
Although they’d need Carol’s permission to take stem cells directly from her, The Others discovered a way around this. They stole the eggs Carol had previously frozen before the alien signal affected the planet. This gives them the DNA they need, ignoring Carol’s wishes. Seehorn discussed how deeply hurtful this act was in an interview with Variety, stating:
Netflix’s website, Tudum, is hosting a special premiere event for the fourth season of Bridgerton. Lucky fans will get to experience the red carpet in Paris and see the first episode before anyone else, ahead of its release on Netflix on January 29th. If you want to attend, you need to RSVP through the Tudum event page by 12:30 AM ET on January 14th.
Marvel Studios has been making big announcements about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. The Russo Brothers are back as directors, and Robert Downey Jr. will surprisingly play Doctor Doom! We’ll also see familiar characters from both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the X-Men films. The movie’s marketing is different – Marvel is releasing short teasers focusing on individual characters. The first teaser confirmed Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, along with other previously announced cast members. Most recently, new footage revealed details about Thor’s role that fans will be excited to see.
Comedian O’Donnell, now living in Ireland, shared a new TikTok video reacting to the Kennedy Center’s decision to rename the venue as “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” She strongly criticized the decision in the video.
The eighth season of My Hero concluded the main story on December 13th in Japan. But don’t worry, the series creator is already planning more content for fans, which is expected to be released next year.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is known for his clever remarks throughout the Star Wars franchise, from his brief praise of Anakin on Geonosis in Attack of the Clones to his famous greeting, “Hello, there.” However, one of his most popular lines is actually funnier than people realize.
During an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Taylor Momsen talked about her experience filming How The Grinch Stole Christmas when she was just seven years old. She said she has only positive memories of the movie, describing it as a wonderful and fun experience. “I don’t have any bad memories with Grinch. Everything about it was awesome,” Momsen explained.
Recent data from FlixPatrol shows that Everybody Loves Raymond is popular around the world again, thanks to new viewers finding it on Paramount+. The show is consistently among the most-streamed programs on Paramount+ in the United States, currently ranking at No. 6. It’s climbed three spots since earlier this week, when it reappeared on the charts at No. 9. This resurgence is happening just before the show’s 30th anniversary, as it first premiered in 1996.