James Gunn’s next superhero film, Man of Tomorrow, is scheduled for release next summer. This will be Gunn’s sixth superhero movie, and fans are hoping it continues his winning streak in the genre. He’s had great success with all his previous superhero films, but one stands out as his best.
What makes a truly great horror villain is hard to pin down, as what people find scary varies. But most memorable villains have a striking appearance and a unique quality that sets them apart. For example, a slasher might be known for a distinctive mask, or a supernatural creature might have a special, terrifying ability. Ultimately, being original is crucial for a horror villain to stand out.
I’ve always been fascinated by the original ending Ridley Scott envisioned for Alien. It was so much grimmer than what we ultimately saw! Apparently, Ripley wasn’t supposed to make it. The Xenomorph was going to kill her, take over the escape shuttle, and even pretend to be Dallas over the comms to draw in more ships – a truly terrifying thought! Sadly, the studio felt it was too bleak and insisted on a more hopeful ending where Ripley survives. I can see their point, but a part of me still wonders what that darker version would have been like.
The anime is set to premiere in April 2027, as revealed at Shonen Jump’s Jump Press event on April 27th. Even though the show isn’t out for a while, the announcement has already boosted sales of the original manga.
The USA Network series Mr. Robot is a groundbreaking techno-thriller often compared to Martin Scorsese’s classic film Taxi Driver. While the show and the movie share some similarities – like being set in New York and having a similar visual style – they are ultimately unique. What really links them is how their disturbing themes have become increasingly relevant to real life, making both Mr. Robot and Taxi Driver powerful, if unsettling, works of art.
The film Finders Keepers didn’t receive much praise from critics, which is typical for low-budget horror. However, some horror fans consider it a surprisingly good movie. Originally airing on SyFy in 2014, it largely disappeared from view until recently, when it unexpectedly climbed the Netflix charts. As of today, FlixPatrol reports it’s the 5th most popular movie on Netflix worldwide – an impressive achievement for a TV horror film released over a decade ago.
According to FlixPatrol, Landman is currently the second most popular show on Apple TV in the United States. It’s also performing well on Paramount+ in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, appearing in the top 10 most-watched shows there. Plus, the series is a hit on Prime Video in countries like Malaysia, New Zealand, and Singapore.
Having thoroughly enjoyed season one of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which adapted The Hedge Knight perfectly, I’m excited about what’s to come. It sounds like season two will cover The Sworn Sword, and season three will tackle The Mystery Knight. But the really big news? Showrunner Ira Parker has revealed George R.R. Martin shared his complete outline for the rest of the Dunk & Egg stories, potentially taking us all the way to the tragic end of Dunk and Egg’s journey at Summerhall. That’s a lot of story to look forward to!
Although Asian characters have made appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before, the 2021 film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings truly showcased an Asian hero as a major force. Now, rumors are circulating about a potential team of Asian superheroes inspired by the War of the Realms comic event from 2019. Even if this doesn’t happen right away, there are already several characters within the MCU who could form the basis of an Agents of Atlas team.
Disney acquired the rights to a lot of individual movies from Fox’s collection. Just because Disney owns these films doesn’t mean they’ll definitely make more content based on them. But it does open the door for even unexpected titles to get sequels or spin-off series on Disney+.