Star Trek 4’s Development Hell Just Got So Much Worse

Initially, J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay were set to write the screenplay for Star Trek 4, and S. J. Clarkson (known for Jessica Jones and Madame Web) was appointed as director in April 2018. Unfortunately, contract discussions with Chris Pine and Chris Hemsworth fell apart, signaling the first discordant note for Star Trek 4. By January 2019, the film was ultimately cancelled. Later on, Noah Hawley (creator of Legion and Fargo) became involved, while Quentin Tarantino was also working on a separate Star Trek project. However, so far, nothing substantial has been produced – despite the potential for an extraordinary film.

We’re Glad This Cancelled Ross Gellar Storyline Wasn’t Told in Friends 25 Years Ago

In the sixth season of Friends, Ross developed a romantic relationship with a student at his university named Elizabeth (played by Alexandra Holden). This relationship was brief, lasting only five episodes due to its controversial nature. Originally, writers had intended for Elizabeth to stay longer but plans changed. According to CBR in 2015, the sixth season almost ended on a cliffhanger where Ross discovers that Elizabeth is pregnant with his child. If this had happened, the storyline would have been further developed in season 7, which aired between 2000 and 2001.

7 Things the Kick-Ass Movies Changed from the Comics

In general, the adaptations stayed quite faithful to the original content. Both the source material and the films share a gritty realism (meaning no one exhibits supernatural abilities and when someone perishes, they truly die), maintain a humorous atmosphere, and utilize similar or slightly adjusted character names. However, there were some significant alterations that many would find sensible. So, let’s explore what those changes were.

Legendary Director Mamoru Hosoda Unveils Trailer for New Scarlet Anime Movie

Studio Chizu’s official account (previously known as Twitter) has recently revealed a fresh trailer for Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming film, titled “Scarlet” or “Scarlet Without Limits“. This movie draws heavily from William Shakespeare’s play, “Hamlet”. The film is set to debut in Japanese cinemas on November 21, 2025, with a U.S. release following on December 12. Additionally, it will make its world premiere at this year’s 82nd Venice International Film Festival, taking place from August 27-September 6. This gives fans a sneak peek into the movie. The trailer has sparked some surprise among fans due to its unique animation style. Although it represents new territory for both Hosoda and his followers, the quality still appears promising, with the final cinema version expected to be even more impressive.

The MCU’s Multiverse Saga Keeps Recycling the Same Plot Point, and It’s Getting Old

It’s noticeable that the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga frequently revolves around children who are either gifted or targeted by villains. In films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Agatha All Along, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, as well as the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, this concept is recurrently used. Regrettably, this repetitive focus on young characters as plot devices feels tired and expected, and it seems the MCU isn’t ready to move away from this pattern yet.