I really had Helen Mirren in mind while writing this,” Smith explained. “She has a similar energy to Alan [Rickman]. She isn’t playing the character Metatron directly, but she embodies that role in this film. I met her years ago with Alan at an Empire movie awards event. When I realized Alan wasn’t available, I even considered Adam Driver because he reminded me of a younger, taller version of Alan Rickman.
By 2025, shows like Black Rabbit, The Beast in Me, and Dept. Q had captivated audiences with their thrilling murder mysteries and investigations. Netflix already offers plenty of addictive series for a weekend binge, and one show, still relatively unknown in the US, could be the perfect discovery.
This novel takes place in the suburbs of Seattle and centers around a group of teenagers who are cast out by their community after contracting a strange sexually transmitted disease, known as ‘The Bug.’ This illness causes disturbing physical changes in those infected. Though each teen faces personal challenges, they are united by their shared rejection and are forced to make a life for themselves in the woods.
Here is an overview of the update, via CI Games:
We really enjoy games that immediately let you explore a world filled with interesting things to discover. These games keep you engaged until you’re ready to take a break. Fortunately, 2025 has already given us several titles like this, each offering a fresh and unique gameplay experience.
Instead of modern animals, this place is populated by creatures from the past – everything from dinosaurs to huge insects and enormous sea creatures.
The developer explained the delay was due to feedback from players, and a desire to create the best possible game. They’ll share more information later, but are currently offering full refunds to everyone who pre-ordered the game.
I’ve seen some female villains who are unbelievably powerful. Seriously, even beings who are practically gods – like Darkseid and the Anti-Monitor – seem genuinely afraid of them. It’s amazing and a little terrifying to witness!
Released on December 11, 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol is widely considered one of the greatest Christmas movies ever made. It was the first Muppet film after the passing of Jim Henson in 1990, directed by his son, Brian Henson. The movie stars the popular Muppets alongside the acclaimed actor Michael Caine, who plays Ebenezer Scrooge. Though it wasn’t a huge success in theaters initially, it has since become a beloved holiday tradition and a memorable film.
Marvel has officially announced a new prequel series to Maul – Shadow Lord, by Benjamin Percy and Madibek Musabekov. Shadow of Maul will see Darth Maul attempt to re-establish his criminal syndicate in the wake of Order 66, as he plots his revenge on the Sith. Here’s the official synopsis: