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The upcoming Gundam film will be the first live-action movie based on the hugely popular anime series. Starting in 1979 with Mobile Suit Gundam, the franchise has become a science fiction icon, known worldwide for its giant robot battles. It’s one of the best-selling mecha franchises globally, earning $600 million each year from merchandise. The story takes place in the future, where humans live in space, and a war has broken out between Earth and its space colonies, fought using massive, piloted robots called mobile suits.

Recently, there have been online efforts to either replace Bad Bunny or criticize him for simply enjoying a baseball game. But now, a new rumor suggests another big artist might join him on stage. I’d love to see it happen – I’m really hoping Cardi B performs with Bad Bunny!

In Game of Thrones, the Kingsguard are elite knights dedicated to protecting the king and his family across the Seven Kingdoms. The story A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen, which is why the Kingsguard travels with his three sons – Baelor, Maekar, and Aerion – to Ashford.

While Yoshi’s appearance stole the show in the trailer, there’s plenty more to get excited about. The movie will also include Birdo, the familiar pink dinosaur from games like Mario Tennis and Mario Kart. Plus, keep an eye out for Clawgrip and Mouser, two lesser-known characters from the Mario universe.

Stephen King’s work has been adapted for film and television many times, with some adaptations becoming classics like the movies It and The Shining. Other, less famous shows, such as the sci-fi series 11.22.63, have also found success – it became a streaming hit on Hulu in January 2026, a decade after its initial release. More recently, a 2017 adaptation of King’s work has become popular with viewers on Peacock.

The popular anime series Gundam is becoming a live-action movie for the first time. Starting in 1979 with Mobile Suit Gundam, the franchise has become a hugely influential science fiction property, known for its giant robot battles. It’s one of the biggest names in the ‘mecha’ genre globally, earning around $600 million each year from merchandise. The story is set in the future, where humans live in space, and a war has broken out between Earth and the space colonies, fought using massive robots. Currently, no details about the movie’s plot or the roles of the actors Sweeney and Centieno have been announced, nor has a production start date been revealed.

The film immediately draws you in with a shocking injustice. Samuel Murphy (Ethan Hawke), a hardworking widower, and his young daughter, Penny, are unexpectedly evicted and then harassed by police while searching for a new home. Tragically, Penny is taken into custody, and Murphy is sent to a harsh work camp run by Warden Clancy (Russell Crowe), a man who loves baseball but enjoys exerting control. Murphy, a skilled mechanic and war veteran, quickly impresses Clancy with his strength and work ethic. He has six months left on his sentence, but Penny will become a ward of the state in just one month. Seeing Murphy’s situation, Clancy makes him an offer: transport three inmates and a shipment of gold across 50 miles of dangerous terrain, and Clancy will secure his immediate release. But if even one gold bar is lost, both Murphy and the inmates will face deadly consequences.

Honestly, the success of this film wasn’t a huge shock to me. It started a little slowly on Netflix, but quickly became a phenomenon – kids loved it, parents enjoyed it, and even the most dedicated animation fans were impressed. It really took off, boosted by its catchy K-pop soundtrack and a story that anyone could connect with. I even heard James Cameron – yes, the James Cameron – was streaming it! Beyond the views, it seems like this film might have actually helped Netflix and movie theaters start to become friends again, thanks to those fun sing-along versions in cinemas.