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Despite its strengths, *Strange New Worlds* suffers from a key weakness: its seasons are too short. With only ten episodes, the show struggles to fully develop its storylines. *Star Trek* thrives on detailed world-building and the gradual development of complex themes and character connections over many episodes. Because the seasons are so brief, *Strange New Worlds* relies too much on appealing to existing fans with familiar references and cameos, rather than allowing its core stories to unfold naturally. This creates a show that’s exciting in the moment, but lacks lasting depth. Viewers get the enjoyment of recognizing familiar elements, but miss out on the satisfaction of truly exploring new ideas.

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Jennifer Lopez famously performed at the Super Bowl in 2020 with Shakira and Bad Bunny. While promoting her new movie musical, *Kiss of the Spider Woman*, on *The Today Show*, she was surprised to learn about the debate surrounding Bad Bunny being chosen to perform at the halftime show. She seemed confused and responded by saying:

Which Marvel Cinematic Universe characters might be leaving for good? In our latest video, we’re looking at the characters most likely to be written out of the MCU. Will we see She-Hulk return? Was *Moon Knight* a one-season series? And will Marvel essentially ignore *Secret Invasion*, potentially bringing Maria Hill back to life? Check out the full video to find out!

NCIS Season 23 will kick off with a fast-paced premiere, according to executive producer Charles Binder, who described it as “super continuous.” He promised plenty of excitement and action throughout the new season, saying the team is determined to maintain that momentum. The previous season left several major plot points unresolved, including the murder of Alden Parker’s (Gary Cole) father. Viewers can also expect to learn more about the mystery surrounding Parker’s visions of a young girl named Lily and the secrets she holds.

When it came out, the movie was a big success and broke new ground for concert films. It helped pave the way for iconic films like *The Last Waltz* and Talking Heads’ *Stop Making Sense*, building on the impact of *Woodstock*. Beyond entertainment, the film captured a truly important moment for both music festivals and American culture.

Marvel’s upcoming Wonder Man series might be released as a standalone project, separate from the main Marvel Cinematic Universe. Industry source Daniel Richtman reports it could fall under the ‘Marvel Spotlight’ label, which is used for stories less connected to the wider MCU. (via Comic Book Movie)

Here’s what the theory suggests.

Okay, so I just saw some exciting news on X! Apparently, Alex Perez over at The Cosmic Circus is reporting that Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury is coming back for *Avengers: Doomsday*. That means we can probably expect him to be involved when all these teams – the Avengers, the Thunderbolts (which they’re calling the New Avengers now!), the Wakandans, the Fantastic Four, and even the original X-Men from the Fox universe – finally team up for a huge, multiverse-spanning battle against Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. It sounds absolutely insane, and I’m already hyped!

I’m excited to report some casting news for Idris Elba’s upcoming thriller, *This Is How It Goes*. Blexmedia announced today that Wunmi Mosaku, Charlie Cox, and Elliott Heffernan are joining Elba, who’s not only starring but also directing the film. It’s based on a play by Neil LaBute and is being produced by 22Summers and Gaumont. This is shaping up to be a really interesting project, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it all comes together.