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Tim Hobert is stepping down as co-showrunner of the upcoming Scrubs revival, leaving Aseem Batra as the sole showrunner. This change comes shortly after production began, but filming will continue without interruption. Hobert and Batra previously collaborated on the first episode of the reboot and both worked on the original Scrubs series. ABC ordered the revival directly to series in July, though a premiere date hasn’t been set. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley are all returning for the new season.

Photos online reveal Idris Elba in a black suit standing with Angela Bassett, who is dressed as Queen Ramonda in a stunning purple gown and elaborate gold headdress. They were photographed on a brightly lit runway, with enthusiastic crowds, photographers, and performers wearing bold red and purple outfits surrounding them.

As a huge fan of the Predator series, I have to say Dan Trachtenberg’s ‘Predator: Badlands’ really delivers! Empire’s Amon Warmann nailed it when he called it ‘friggin’ awesome.’ It’s packed with creative action, has a surprising amount of natural humor, and honestly, I was completely hooked by the story. Trachtenberg just gets what makes this franchise work.

In the final moments of the movie Superman, after Superman defeats Lex Luthor, a scene shows Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. being told by General Mori, “Glad you’re not concerned about the metahumans, Rick. ‘Cause now they’re the ones making the rules.” But Rick Flag’s later actions in Season 2 of Peacemaker suggest that’s no longer true.

At SpaceCon 2025 in San Antonio, Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel, shared her admiration for her “The Marvels” co-star, Iman Vellani. Larson explained that Vellani seems to effortlessly portray her character, almost as if she’s just being herself, because she’s such a devoted fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and truly embodies the role. Larson also described Vellani as a kind person and fondly recalled many great experiences working with her.

When viewers first met the crew of the starship Enterprise, Gene Roddenberry created a truly original world. Unlike most shows at the time, he envisioned a continuing story following the same characters as they traveled the universe, discovering new planets and life forms. The series blended the thought-provoking themes of The Twilight Zone with the adventurous spirit of Doctor Who and the futuristic vision of Forbidden Planet, immediately setting it apart. Roddenberry offered a hopeful glimpse into humanity’s future, imagining a more understanding, accepting, and unified world than the one in 1960s America. Perhaps most importantly, the show established a defining principle for science fiction: the Prime Directive.

Despite a somewhat uneven final season, The Big Bang Theory managed to give its characters a truly satisfying conclusion – something many long-running shows struggle to do. The show remains popular, which is why fans are still hoping for a reboot.

Jude’s choice to use this technology highlights his dislike of AI “tools,” but also reveals his appreciation for the unique and sometimes flawed nature of human creativity. While AI may seem capable of endless creation, its results lack the depth and originality of the human mind. By revisiting Dracula, Jude implies that fully accepting both the best and worst aspects of humanity can defeat the emptiness of AI-generated content.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has faced some recent challenges, prompting significant changes to its upcoming movie plans as it looks to move in a new direction. One notable shift is a departure from a long-standing pattern the MCU previously followed when releasing films in the later part of the year.

Before the premiere of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, creator Ira Parker shared plans to introduce a well-known villain from Game of Thrones into the prequel series. While the first season, debuting on January 18, 2026, will largely feature new characters, the show will eventually include figures established in George R.R. Martin’s Dunk & Egg stories.