I really had Helen Mirren in mind while writing this,” Smith explained. “She has a similar energy to Alan [Rickman]. She isn’t playing the character Metatron directly, but she embodies that role in this film. I met her years ago with Alan at an Empire movie awards event. When I realized Alan wasn’t available, I even considered Adam Driver because he reminded me of a younger, taller version of Alan Rickman.
In a recent interview with HeyUGuys, famed producer Jerry Bruckheimer discussed several exciting upcoming movies. He talked about the Apple Original film F1, as well as other projects in development. Bruckheimer, who is producing the sequel to Heat, confirmed that Heat 2 will begin filming in August 2026.
This novel takes place in the suburbs of Seattle and centers around a group of teenagers who are cast out by their community after contracting a strange sexually transmitted disease, known as ‘The Bug.’ This illness causes disturbing physical changes in those infected. Though each teen faces personal challenges, they are united by their shared rejection and are forced to make a life for themselves in the woods.
By 2025, shows like Black Rabbit, The Beast in Me, and Dept. Q had captivated audiences with their thrilling murder mysteries and investigations. Netflix already offers plenty of addictive series for a weekend binge, and one show, still relatively unknown in the US, could be the perfect discovery.
Trevor Slattery’s story is one of the most unique in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He began as a way to explain the over-the-top portrayal of the Mandarin in Iron Man 3. However, the short film All Hail The King later revealed that a genuine Mandarin, the leader of the Ten Rings organization, was furious about Slattery using his name. This storyline wasn’t revisited for seven years, until Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) showed that Wenwu (Tony Leung), the inspiration for the Mandarin’s image, had actually kidnapped and imprisoned Slattery. Slattery eventually escaped with Shang-Chi’s help and has now returned to Hollywood to pursue his acting career, where he’s become friends with Simon Williams.
She naturally directs like an actor, focusing on showcasing her talented cast and giving them opportunities to shine. However, the story itself isn’t compelling enough to make this work. The film feels weighed down by its serious themes, becoming slow and ultimately failing to be either enjoyable or deeply impactful.
The trailer for the new Supergirl series is out, and it gives fans their first glimpse of Jason Momoa as Lobo! He looks fantastic – incredibly true to the comic book character with pale skin, long black hair, and a rugged biker outfit. Momoa has long said Lobo is his dream role, and after seeing this, it’s hard to argue with him.
DC Studios recently released the first trailer for the upcoming Supergirl movie. It introduces Kara Zor-El (played by Milly Alcock) on her 23rd birthday, enjoying a galactic celebration with her dog, Krypto. Set to Blondie’s “Call Me,” the trailer shows Supergirl alongside a young girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), and features action-packed scenes of her fighting various villains. One memorable shot shows Supergirl taking down a group of enemies with a single powerful swing. The trailer also briefly shows the destruction of Krypton and offers a glimpse of Jason Momoa as Lobo, a mercenary who will encounter Supergirl.
The season 28 finale of South Park was unusually dramatic for the show, and it suggests big changes are coming. While the show’s jokes about the Trump administration have often been controversial, South Park has always continued to deliver its sharp satire.
From its surprising start, the animated Comedy Central series promised a chaotic and funny show. The two most recent seasons were packed with political jokes and featured characters like Jesus and Satan. They heavily focused on Donald Trump’s time as president and were incredibly popular with viewers. Season 28 revisited some fan-favorite plots and took a surprisingly dark turn with a storyline involving Satan and Trump’s child.