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Sycamore Studios has acquired the rights to adapt Madeline into an animated movie, according to Deadline.

According to Davidson’s team, he contacted Jordan, Lindo, and production designer Hannah Beachler after the incident. Beachler, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledged the difficult situation but criticized Alan Cumming’s response as a dismissive apology that simply said “if you were offended.” Davidson explained that he expected the BBC to have control over the sound during the awards, and if his tics couldn’t be stopped, at least their audio could be managed. The fact that the broadcast cut out Akinola Davies Jr.’s acceptance speech—in which he said “Free Palestine” after winning for My Father’s Shadow—demonstrates the level of control the BBC and BAFTA had over the ceremony’s presentation. Despite their subsequent apology, it seems the BBC and BAFTA created a problematic situation by minimizing the impact of Davidson’s language and forcing him to defend a statement that contradicted his beliefs.

The film is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It’s a surprisingly well-balanced movie, managing to be funny and action-packed while also building towards future stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It even features some surprisingly emotional and dramatic moments, arguably making it the most heartbreaking film in the MCU.

Warner Bros. Pictures is releasing a new action movie, Mortal Kombat II, in U.S. theaters and IMAX this May. It’s a sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat and is based on the popular video game series. Simon McQuoid directed the movie, and Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay.

Howard Deutch’s Pretty in Pink is packed with 80s nostalgia – from its famous soundtrack, including Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness,” to the unforgettable fashion – making it enjoyable even for younger audiences. As the film marks its 40th anniversary, revisiting it reveals a story as much about social class as it is a reflection of the decade. It arrived during a time of increased political awareness, when pop culture often carried underlying messages and class differences were hard to miss. While John Hughes created stronger films, Pretty in Pink is refreshingly honest about its goals, even if it occasionally feels a bit predictable or overdone, despite its ambition.

It’s currently unknown if the new movie will continue the story from Tom Hardy’s films or start the Venom story over completely. Regardless, the film needs to avoid repeating the problems of the previous live-action movies. Now is the perfect time to focus on a period of Venom’s history that hasn’t been explored much on screen.