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We considered a couple of different endings. One idea showed Mary returning to work at the library, but we ultimately chose the scene honoring Maggie, which I believe was the stronger choice. It always felt like the right way to conclude the story. The final scene of Mary, Cora, and Robert saying goodbye was meant to give the audience a sense of closure and moving forward. Although it appears Mary is alone, she actually has the staff and family around her, suggesting a hopeful future. I also appreciated that Mary ended up independent, ready to embrace a new chapter, be happy, and take charge of the estate. While it’s the end of the story, it also feels like a continuation of life.

You can see the new movie *Wicked: For Good* a little early! Universal Pictures and Amazon are offering special advance showings for Prime members on November 17th, 2025 – four days before the movie officially comes out. These screenings will be in select U.S. theaters, and you can buy tickets through Fandango.

I’m so hyped for Marvel Zombies! They just dropped a new poster and a short TV spot, and it looks incredible. The poster features these really creepy, zombified versions of our favorite heroes – Hawkeye is covered in arrows, Captain America looks totally wrecked, and they all have these glowing red eyes. They’re all circling this mysterious, bright figure in the sky. The whole thing is set against this fiery orange city, and honestly, it’s giving me chills! You can see the Marvel Animation and Disney+ logos at the bottom, so it’s definitely real. I can’t wait to see it on Disney+!

A new short film based on KPop Demon Hunters, called Debut: A KPop Demon Hunters Story, has received a PG rating from the Motion Picture Association. This suggests the film could be released soon, although the specific date hasn’t been announced yet. It’s currently unclear where the short will be shown – it could be on Netflix, another streaming service, in theaters, or alongside a future KPop Demon Hunters movie.

The fight between Tanjiro, Giyu (the Water Hashira), and the powerful demon Akaza was incredibly difficult. Akaza’s immense strength pushed both Demon Slayers to their limits, and Giyu was even forced to unlock a special ability, the Demon Slayer Mark, to try and keep up.

While the second *Downton Abbey* film was titled *A New Era*, the release of *Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale* in 2025 truly delivered on that idea of a fresh start. The movie concluded with Lady Mary Talbot, played by Michelle Dockery, officially becoming the head of the family estate. As she stood in the main hall, she reflected on cherished memories of loved ones who had passed away. Dockery recently shared a different possible ending to *The Grand Finale*, but she, like me, believes the final version was the stronger choice.

Born on August 18, 1936, in Los Angeles, Charles Robert Redford Jr. had a somewhat turbulent youth, being expelled from the University of Colorado due to alcohol. After a difficult period marked by his mother’s early death at age 40 and various jobs, he found himself in Florence studying art. He eventually returned to the US and pursued set design in New York before discovering his passion for acting. He married producer Lola Van Wagenen in 1958 and began building his career with small roles in television and on stage. A breakthrough came with the 1962 film *The Voice of Charlie Pont*, earning him an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor, which led to the lead role in the Broadway hit *Barefoot in the Park* (and the subsequent film adaptation in 1967). His performance as a bisexual movie star in *Inside Daisy Clover* (1965) garnered him a Golden Globe nomination. These roles paved the way for a string of successful films, culminating in his international stardom opposite Paul Newman in *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid*, which received seven Oscar nominations. Redford and Newman remained close friends until Newman’s death in 2008.

I’ve ranked all the live-action *Ninja Turtles* movies, and the 2014 and 2016 films ended up near the bottom of my list (though not quite last – I’ll explain that later). Most *Ninja Turtles* fans would agree there are much better movies, and my personal favorite is the newest one, *Mutant Mayhem*.

Marvel is currently making a new Avengers movie, titled Doomsday, with the Russo brothers directing. It’s expected to be released in 2026, and another Avengers film, Secret Wars, is planned for 2027.

Closing Blizzard Beach is a typical practice at Walt Disney World. The resort’s two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, usually take turns undergoing yearly maintenance. Since 2020, Disney World has generally kept only one of the water parks open at a time.