For those who grew up in the 1990s, Julia Roberts wasn’t just a famous actress – she felt like a constant presence in life. Starting with her breakout role in *Pretty Woman* in 1990 and continuing into the early 2000s (when she slowed down her career to focus on her family), she heavily influenced popular culture. Even when her films weren’t successful, people still felt invested in what happened with her career.
The latest episode of *Peacemaker*, “Full Nelson,” wraps up the season’s storylines, but feels more like a preview of what James Gunn has planned for the DC Universe going forward. While it tries to bring emotional threads to a close, it largely serves as a setup for future projects.
Taylor Swift’s recent appearances on NBC’s late-night shows likely demonstrate why the format still matters. As part of promoting her album, *The Life of a Showgirl*, she did an extended interview on *The Tonight Show* and *Late Night With Seth Meyers* dedicated a whole segment – playfully called “Tay/kover” – to her. Just like with her album sales and concert numbers, Swift is proving to be a hit with late-night audiences this week.
The story begins in the damp, green forests of Northern England, where we meet Ray Stoker (Daniel Day-Lewis) going about his daily tasks at a secluded cabin. He’s physically strong and appears to have been living there for a while. At the same time, in a nearby village, Ray’s brother, Jem (Sean Bean), prays for success on a dangerous undertaking. Jem attempts to talk to Brian (Samuel Bottomley) before leaving, but Brian, visibly upset and nursing injured hands, remains silent.
Chloe Fineman discussed her work on *Saturday Night Live* during an appearance on *The View*. She highlighted the show’s current season and teased the lineup of upcoming hosts. When asked about any on-air mishaps, Fineman shared a story about a wardrobe issue that happened while she was impersonating Sydney Sweeney, as reported by Entertainment Weekly.
Attendees at New York Comic Con noticed a cool display for *X-Men ’97* featuring life-size statues of the mutant team (as reported by Tanooki Joe on X). While the display seemed normal, some fans were surprised to see Psylocke included in the photo opportunities.
Tony Stark, and Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of him, was truly the heart of the Marvel universe, far more so than Captain America with his unwavering and sometimes preachy sense of right and wrong. Steve Rogers’ leadership often felt judgmental instead of motivating. Downey didn’t just act as Iron Man; he embodied everything a Marvel hero should be.
At New York Comic Con, Paramount+ unveiled the first trailer for Season 2 of *Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*. The trailer hints at a powerful new villain called “Mutant Omega” and shows the Turtles battling a fresh wave of mutants. Surprisingly, the trailer also features the brothers fighting their former friends Bebop and Rocksteady, who had become close allies by the end of the movie *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem*. Season 2 is scheduled to stream on Paramount+ in December 2025. You can watch the trailer below.
The new thriller is based on the popular novel *The Woman in Cabin 10*, but the TV adaptation hasn’t been well-received. Despite the book’s success and a lot of hype, critics haven’t been impressed, and the show currently has a low 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It premiered on October 10th.
The season two finale sparked a lot of debate among fans, and many wonder if a surprise appearance by a well-known Marvel character could have improved it. According to reports, the director considered including such a cameo and even discussed the idea with Marvel Studios.