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Tom Hardy has been appearing in more television projects lately, particularly since becoming a well-known actor and finally getting the chance to headline a gangster series with *MobLand*. The show’s success isn’t surprising, as Hardy consistently delivers strong performances in this genre. While viewers anticipate the second season, they can revisit his other TV work, like *Taboo*, to see how it compares. Though he consistently gives captivating performances, some would argue Hardy’s best TV role is actually in a show where he isn’t the main character. Despite this, he consistently dominates every scene he’s in, and his presence has significantly boosted the popularity of *Peaky Blinders*.

I just got a sneak peek at the Season 2 premiere, titled “A Son in the Oven,” which hits CBS on October 13th and will be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day. While there’s a fascinating medical case of the week, the title hints at some serious family drama – it looks like Mary’s daughter is going to have a really tough time. We’ve seen John and his team work wonders before, but things might be a little different this season. It seems Ingrid may not be returning after the events of Season 1. What really struck me, though, is how committed John is to helping Mary – you can tell he genuinely cares about his former mother-in-law!

Over two decades ago, Peter Jackson took a huge risk by filming the entire *Lord of the Rings* story as one epic movie project, and it paid off spectacularly. His follow-up, *The Hobbit*, wasn’t quite as successful. Now, Jackson is revisiting Middle-earth, but this time as an executive producer, with Andy Serkis directing.

Horror movies are incredibly popular now, but they weren’t always a guaranteed success, even in the 1970s. Filmmakers like John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper emerged during this time, demonstrating a remarkable ability to scare audiences worldwide. Today, many of their films remain classics, highlighting the decade’s lasting impact on the genre and shaping our idea of what a truly great horror movie should be.

“Badlands” is a futuristic story set on a dangerous, faraway planet. It centers on a young Predator who has been exiled (played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and his surprising partnership with Thia (Elle Fanning, known for her Emmy and Golden Globe nominations). Together, they face a perilous quest to find a powerful enemy.

George and Amal Clooney, along with their eight-year-old twins, have been living on a property in France since 2021. While leaving Hollywood has slightly restricted his work opportunities, it hasn’t slowed down Clooney’s career – he has a new film, *Jay Kelly*, coming to Netflix and *Ocean’s 14* is in development. The *Ticket to Paradise* star says he and his wife made the right choice for their children, and he’s happy with the decision.

Ewan McGregor recently told Collider at Fan Expo Canada that he had just finished watching both seasons of *Andor*. The show has been praised as one of the strongest *Star Wars* series, and McGregor himself is so impressed he’d like to be a part of it. He went on to say…

Anime characters often fall into a few categories: they’re beloved by fans, like Gojo Satoru from *Jujutsu Kaisen*, intensely disliked, such as Shou Tucker from *Fullmetal Alchemist*, or they just seem out of place within their own series. Sometimes, a character’s personality or traits are so unique they feel like they belong in a completely different type of show.

Buffy ran for seven seasons and consistently stayed strong, with only a few minor dips in quality. While the show is known for its memorable stories, some early ideas that were never used could have drastically changed its direction. These unused storylines, found in the Buffy archives, reveal a path the series almost took.

I recently watched Stewie and Brian on *Family Guy* debate what songs are best for Halloween – I won’t give away what they decided! – and I spoke with co-showrunner Alec Sulkin about doing another holiday episode. First, though, I asked him about the news regarding a potential *Simpsons Movie* sequel, and he seemed just as excited about it as I was, telling me: