Movies

Seeing Guillermo del Toro win those Oscars – Best Director and Best Picture at the 90th Academy Awards – felt different, honestly. Everyone up on that stage clearly loves film, but with Guillermo, it’s just…more. He always seems like a huge fan himself, genuinely thrilled to even *be* working in Hollywood, and his smile when accepting Best Picture was incredible. But it wasn’t just excitement; he also spoke so humbly about joining the legacy of all the amazing directors who’ve won before him. It’s not just that other people *like* movies – Guillermo truly *lives* and breathes them, and that really came through.

A new Star Wars novel, titled Legacy, will explore the developing relationship between General Leia Organa and Rey. The story takes place between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The book delves into the connection between the characters, played by Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley, which began to form in The Rise of Skywalker, a film set a year after the previous installment.

A24 has announced that the romantic comedy *The Drama* will be released in North American theaters on April 3, 2026. Directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, this is his fourth feature film and his second collaboration with A24 following the 2023 film *Dream Scenario*, which earned Nicolas Cage a Golden Globe nomination. While specific details about the plot are being kept secret, *The Drama* is expected to center on a couple navigating challenges as they approach their wedding day. The film stars Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates.

In a recent interview with BBC Radio Wales, Jane Tranter shared positive news about the future of *Doctor Who*. She explained that the BBC and BBC Studios have a deal with Disney+ to produce 26 episodes, and they’ve currently filmed 21. Five more episodes of the spin-off series are still on the way, and after those air, the BBC and Disney+ will collaborate to decide the show’s next steps.

After three seasons, *The Diplomat* is known for its surprising twists and big reveals. Characters frequently drop bombshells – like being asked to become the ambassador to the UK, or learning the president has died, even confessing to presidential murder. While high stakes are common in political thrillers, and many shows on Netflix, *The Diplomat* certainly delivers them.

Ryan Reynolds was recently on *Late Night with Seth Meyers* discussing the new documentary about John Candy. He explained that while Tom Hanks conducted most of the interviews with Candy’s friends and colleagues – including Steve Martin and Martin Short – Reynolds personally interviewed Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. Although Reynolds did fewer interviews overall, he said those two were particularly challenging.

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As reported by *Variety*, the goddess Aphrodite in the upcoming series can change how she looks to different people. She’ll only help Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) on his journey if he shows her he understands the value of love. Beyond that, Aphrodite will play a key role in developing the romance between Percy (Walker Scobell) and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and will guide Percy through the obstacles he faces, making her a significant character in the story.

DC has just announced more details about its upcoming animated movie, *Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall*, and confirmed that Bane will be the main villain. This first part of a four-part animated series based on the famous *Knightfall* comic book is scheduled to come out in 2026 (according to Screen Rant).

As a total baking show fanatic, I was thrilled to see this week’s theme – it wasn’t about simplifying things, but building them up with Meringue Week! Back when I lived in the States, lemon meringue pie was pretty much the only time I encountered meringues. But living in the U.K. now? They’re *everywhere*. You can’t even walk past an Ottolenghi without spotting a meringue the size of a corgi! And Eton Mess, that classic British dessert, is on almost every menu – it’s basically cream, berries, and glorious meringue (and the best places add ice cream too!). Honestly, they’ve clearly made meringues in the tent before, but I’m shocked it’s taken them this long to dedicate a whole episode to them – they’re so tricky to get right, but when they work, they’re unbelievably delicious.