The sci-fi world of Alien is expanding to television with the new series Alien: Earth. Set two years before the iconic 1979 film, the show stars Timothy Olyphant and features a large ensemble cast including Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, Babou Ceesay, David Rysdahl, Adrian Edmondson, Adarsh Gourav, Jonathan Ajayi, Erana James, Lily Newmark, Diem Camille, and Moe Bar-El.
The debate over using AI continues, and though YouTube has reduced earnings for AI-generated content, some creators are still using it to make fan videos. AI Fanatics is one such creator, and their latest video is a tribute to Ghostbusters, featuring classic ghosts that will appeal to fans of The Real Ghostbusters cartoon.
FX has announced that Alien: Earth will return for a second season, with production scheduled to begin in London in 2026. This news coincides with a new agreement between the show’s creator, Noah Hawley, and Disney Entertainment Television. Season 2 will be available to viewers in the U.S. on both FX and Hulu, and on Disney+ everywhere else. Below are comments from FX Chairman John Landgraf and Eric Schrier, President of Disney Television Studios & Global Original Television Strategy, regarding the renewal and Hawley’s new deal.
The live-action One Piece series has released its first official look at Callum Kerr as Smoker and Julia Rehwald as Tashigi. The photo shows the two actors in what appears to be the Gold Roger bar in Loguetown, a location featured in the series’ storyline. They’re in conversation, but the topic of their discussion isn’t yet known. You can see the image below.
Because so many of us enjoy Mike Flanagan’s stories, a lot of us quickly started watching all five of his series. Many of us were especially captivated by the terrifying witch in Marianne.
The game Schedule 1, a surprisingly unique crime simulator where you deal drugs in an open world, was a standout title. Along with other independent games released in 2025 by solo creators and small teams, it demonstrates that we’re currently experiencing a golden age for indie game development.
Ultimately, Christy is held back by a weak script that doesn’t live up to the talent of its actors or director. Despite this, the film has its strengths, particularly Sydney Sweeney’s captivating performance. The boxing sequences are also surprisingly well-done, standing out even compared to other sports movies.
To build excitement for the upcoming Mando movie, Lucasfilm has revealed the names of three new characters. In an update on the official The Mandalorian & Grogu page on StarWars.com, the company announced the Anzellans—who were briefly shown in the movie’s first trailer—will be called Bai, Clang, and Keeto.
Jared Padalecki and Matt Czuchry, the actors who played Rory Gilmore’s boyfriends Dean Forester and Logan Huntzburger respectively, recently told People magazine who they believe was the better match for her.
Taylor Sheridan has created several successful shows for Paramount+, but Landman is truly standing out. Co-created with Christian Wallace, the first season of Landman is now the most-watched original series ever on the platform.