The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finished on February 22nd to widespread praise, and it’s still incredibly popular. As of today, it’s the top show on the Apple TV Store, where viewers can now rent or buy it. Despite this, the show remains a hit on HBO Max, currently ranking as the second most-streamed series, only behind The Pitt, which is releasing new episodes each week.
The news was revealed during a live recording of Nathan Fillion’s podcast, Once We Were Spacemen, which also featured guests Alan Tudyk, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Morena Baccarin, Sean Maher, and Summer Glau – all expected to reprise their roles with voice work. Deadline reports that Adam Baldwin wasn’t present but will return as Jayne. Sadly, Ron Glass, who played Shepherd Book, passed away in 2016.
Over time, players started to appreciate compelling stories in games more and more, particularly as technology allowed for longer narratives, choices that impacted the plot, deeper character interactions, and voice acting. But simply having better technology doesn’t guarantee a good story. The truly great Western games stand out because of the talented writers and actors who create believable and engaging characters.
Marvel announced a new Jessica Jones comic series, titled Jessica Jones: Alias: Red Band, will be released alongside the Daredevil: Born Again comic. This new Jessica Jones story isn’t connected to her role in Daredevil; it features an alternate version of the character and a different take on Hell’s Kitchen.
The project, created by Fillion under his Collision33 company with 20th Television Animation, is well underway. A script has been finished, and concept art has been developed by ShadowMachine.
In 2022, Tom Cruise reprised his role as Maverick in Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel to the classic Top Gun. The film also featured Val Kilmer, along with Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Jennifer Connelly, and several other talented actors. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for his work on F1, the movie sees Maverick return to the Top Gun Academy, this time as an instructor. He’s tasked with training a new group of pilots for an incredibly risky mission – a dangerous bombing run that demands the skills of a top-level aviator.
This June, fans of the popular tabletop role-playing game can look forward to the Ravenloft: The Horrors Within expansion, which will introduce new horror-themed adventures. Playtests suggest the new Ravenloft book will also bring back a familiar character class, along with other exciting content. Then, in September, two Arcana Unleashed books will be released, diving deeper into the game’s powerful magic system.
New research demonstrates how analyzing doctor’s notes with advanced AI can forecast patient response to chemotherapy, potentially personalizing cancer treatment.
With its combination of stunning animation by Bones and a richly detailed world created by Urana, Gachiakuta stands out as one of the most promising new anime. The series benefits from the talents of Hiroshi Seko, the writer behind hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Wind Breaker. Urana, who previously worked with renowned creator Atsushi Ohkubo (Fire Force, Soul Eater), is considered by him to be his successor, showcasing her exceptional skills.
Similar to many recent shows and films, Prime Video’s Scarpetta struggles with its portrayal of AI, presenting it as a way to overcome death. However, murder mysteries traditionally depend on death being a negative event – a fairly obvious point.