Movies

Five years before Jodie Foster first said “Hello, Clarice” as FBI Agent Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs, Brian Cox – known today as Roy from Succession – played Hannibal Lecter in a different adaptation of a Thomas Harris novel. While Anthony Hopkins’ portrayal is more famous now, Brian Cox’s performance shouldn’t be forgotten. Some even believe his Hannibal deserves a place in film history, potentially more than any actor who’s taken on the role since.

From its beginnings with shows like House of Cards to massive hits such as Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Squid Game, Netflix has consistently delivered captivating original series. Among these is a truly exceptional sci-fi show, spanning seven seasons and perfect for a weekend marathon.

Just two weeks before the new season arrives, Netflix announced that the first two episodes of One Piece season 2 will be shown in movie theaters. These episodes, titled Into the Grand Line, will be available on the big screen in 200 theaters across the US, Canada, and Japan starting March 10th. Showtimes in the US and Canada will be at 6 p.m. local time.

I’m hearing that Paramount Skydance has made a new offer – they’re proposing to buy Warner Bros. for $31 a share, according to Variety. It sounds like they’re really serious about making a deal!

Formed in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris, the band has become one of the most famous in the world. They consistently released music, starting with their first album in 1980, and have since put out 17 studio albums, 13 live albums, and 47 singles, selling over 100 million copies globally. They’ve performed nearly 2,500 concerts in 64 countries, often traveling to shows on their own Boeing 757 (later a 747) piloted by singer Bruce Dickinson.

Netflix is well-known for its popular crime thrillers, especially original series and adaptations of Harlan Coben novels. However, licensed shows sometimes become big hits too. Recently, The Hunting Party gained a lot of viewers in the US, and another crime drama is expected to become popular globally very soon.

People on Reddit are really enjoying Pokémon Rebirth, and many are saying it’s one of the most visually impressive Pokémon games available.

Kaley Cuoco and her co-star Sam Claflin have both expressed interest in continuing the series with a second season, telling TVLine they would be happy to return as their characters.

With the upcoming release of Maul: Shadow Lord on Disney+ later this year, Sam Witwer shared with Star Wars Insider (via Star Wars Holocron) that Savage Opress will continue to be important in the 2026 Clone Wars spinoff. Witwer explained that, at this point in the timeline, Maul is still focused on his brother as he explores his own identity.

Before season 3 of The Night Agent began, Dichen Lachman, who plays Rose, announced she wouldn’t be returning. The show’s writers decided her character didn’t fit with the planned storyline for the new season. Creator Shawn Ryan explained he originally intended the show to feature a different story and cast each season. Both Ryan and Lachman have said they’d like to see Rose return in a future season, but it won’t happen right now.