The first episode of *High Potential* drew 3.59 million viewers in the US – a strong start for a new show. As the season progressed, viewership soared, eventually reaching 30 million across all platforms like ABC and Hulu. With season two now airing weekly, it’s a perfect time to discover what makes this series so captivating.
Halstead is back on *Chicago Med* after leaving in Season 8 to be with his former partner, Natalie Manning, and her son, Owen, in Seattle. In Season 11, Episode 2, Will and Owen travel to Chicago for a visit, but things quickly become complicated when Will treats a teenager named Jasper, who is secretly carrying drugs inside his body.
You can now watch *District 9* on Paramount+. This 2009 film became a hit thanks to its unique documentary-style approach to a science fiction story. Directed by Neill Blomkamp and co-written with Terri Tatchell, it stars Sharlto Copley as Wikus van de Merwe, an employee of a company managing an alien population housed in a large camp called District 9 in South Africa. Here’s what the movie is about:
I was really struck by something Jared Padalecki recently shared on Instagram. He was talking about how ‘Supernatural’ ended, and he pointed out that even if you do everything ‘right’ – check all the boxes, meet all the expectations – there’s still a chance something can get canceled. It really made me think!
The Marvel Zombies comics feature some of the most memorable and terrifying zombies in the entire medium, including characters like Zombie Phoenix, Morbius the Vampire/Zombie, and the Queen of the Dead. These characters are popular due to their unique designs, powers, compelling stories, and sheer scariness. Fans are eager to see them return in both comic books and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The movie begins with Freddy (Thom Mathews) starting his first day at a medical supply warehouse. His coworker, Frank (James Karen), decides to show him a disturbing discovery in the basement: sealed canisters containing old military remains. When one of the canisters accidentally breaks open, it releases a deadly gas that brings the dead back to life. Now, warehouse supervisor Burt (Clu Gulager), a mortician named Ernie (Don Calfa), and Freddy’s group of punk friends – including horror icon Linnea Quigley – might be the only ones who can stop the resulting zombie outbreak… if the zombies don’t get to them first!
Released in 2019, *Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark* is a standout PG-13 horror movie that’s perfect for younger audiences getting into the genre. It’s also surprisingly well-received by adults, who appreciate its heartwarming themes and unsettling visuals – all while remaining appropriate for pre-teens and teenagers. This film is a great example of how horror can create movies the whole family can enjoy together.
The first episode of *Sanda* was a fun introduction to Kazushige Sanda’s Santa Claus and his holiday spirit. However, the second episode, “Candies, Canes, Kisses and Blades,” takes a more serious turn, laying out the main conflict of the anime and exploring important social themes. Most importantly, it reveals the enemy Santa Claus will face as he works to protect the hopes and dreams of children.
I was really interested to hear Jon M. Chu, the director, talk about *Wicked: For Good* at the London Film Festival (according to Deadline). He explained how they decided to split the Broadway musical into two movies. Honestly, hearing him describe the original script – which was meant to be *one* film – made me think they definitely made the right decision to split it up!
The second season of Peacemaker ended with Chris Smith, also known as Peacemaker (John Cena), starting his own organization called Checkmate – a group with a long history in DC Comics, originally connected to Task Force X. Meanwhile, Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) solidified his role as the villain by kidnapping Chris and trapping him in “Salvation,” a reality-bending prison he plans to use for superpowered individuals.