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The film Ella McCay, set in 2008, features Emma Mackey (known from Sex Education) as the unexpectedly appointed governor. The story follows her as she deals with the difficulties of the job, including a possible scandal and an accidental encounter with her brother’s marijuana edibles. Critic Nick Schager of The Daily Beast compares it unfavorably to other work by the director, calling it “as bad as it gets” and suggesting that its witlessness is more memorable than the film’s overall lack of appeal and overly sentimental idealism.

Even though the first season of The Night Manager was popular and well-received, it’s taken a full decade for a second season to finally come together.

A recent report has confirmed the appearance of the Amanin in The Mandalorian & Grogu. Star Wars Insider, issue 235, reveals that the cobra-like alien featured in the trailer is an Amani – a species not seen in a Star Wars film for over 40 years. These reptilian aliens were previously seen among the bounty hunters at Jabba’s palace in Episode VI, but haven’t appeared in official Star Wars stories since.

Xolo Maridueña, famous for his roles in Cobra Kai and Blue Beetle, has sparked excitement among fans with a recent Instagram post. The photo, showing him shirtless on a mountaintop with imagery reminiscent of the character Ace, strongly suggests he’ll be playing Luffy’s brother in Season 3 of the live-action One Piece series, which is currently being filmed. The timing of the post has fueled the speculation.

Final cut – the ability to have the final say on how a film is edited – is very rare, and typically only granted to highly respected directors like James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, and the Coen Brothers. However, even these directors don’t have complete control. Studios can step in and take over if a film goes over budget, runs too long, or takes too much time to make.

Even if historical TV shows aren’t always 100% factually correct, they can still be incredibly insightful, especially when they help us understand what life was like in the past or why people acted the way they did. While many historical dramas focus on England or the United States, captivating stories can come from anywhere, as the recent Emmy win for Shōgun in 2024 clearly demonstrates.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a new Elephant & Piggie series is coming to Paramount+. The Elephant & Piggie Show! will be geared towards preschoolers and set in the books’ town of Willemsburg. The show will follow the adventures of Gerald the Elephant, who is careful and thoughtful, and his enthusiastic friend, Piggie.

The first trailer for Supergirl shows that Kara’s dog, Krypto, is always by her side. He lives with her and even joins her for a lively birthday celebration at an alien bar. But the trailer hints that Krypto might face some trouble later on.

The HBO Max show Heated Rivalry is a huge hit, and its two lead actors are quickly becoming famous. Recently, one of the stars, Williams—who plays the main character Shane Hollander—tried to connect with his co-star, Gunn, by posting a message on Instagram. You can find a screenshot of his post below.

The first trailer for the new Supergirl movie, directed by Craig Gillespie, shows a story that will mostly unfold in space and on different planets. This is a contrast to James Gunn’s Superman film, which focused mainly on Earth. You can find a complete analysis of the Supergirl trailer, including all the major reveals about the upcoming DCU movie, right here.