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Daniel Craig often expressed his reluctance to continue playing James Bond, but he ultimately stayed on to give fans the conclusion they wanted. This allowed his version of the character to have a more complete story and a fitting end. The way No Time to Die ended was particularly notable, as it made Craig’s Bond the first to actually die, bringing a definitive close to his time as 007. However, it’s not just the ending that should influence the next actor to take on the role; another aspect of the film could significantly impact their portrayal of the iconic spy.

The new hockey documentary series is surprisingly similar to the 1986 musical Chess, which features songs by ABBA and lyrics by Tim Rice – currently revived on Broadway. Like Heated Rivalry isn’t really about hockey, Chess isn’t really about chess. Both use the sport as a backdrop to explore deeper themes. Chess uses chess as a metaphor for love, masculinity, and the Cold War, while Heated Rivalry uses hockey to amp up the already intense sexual tension and rivalry. Both shows pit male characters against each other, burdened by national expectations and struggling with personal relationships. The East versus West dynamic fuels the competition in both stories. Interestingly, the social media team for the Broadway production of Chess is actively highlighting these parallels.

The Duffer brothers, Matt and Ross, have revealed how long the final four episodes of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things will be.

Mark Consuelos recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly alongside his wife, Kelly Ripa, who co-hosts Live With Kelly & Mark with him. They discussed the upcoming Scream 7 movie, but Consuelos’s role is being kept secret – even from Ripa! She playfully suggested during the interview that he might be the killer, because he’s refusing to reveal any details.

FX Networks shared a sneak peek of their upcoming series, The Beauty, starring Bella Hadid, Ashton Kutcher, Evan Peters, and Rebecca Hall. Disney+ has confirmed that the thriller will launch with three episodes on January 21st, available on both FX and Hulu. Here’s what the show is about:

As of today, December 22nd, the 2018 version of The Grinch is the second most popular movie on Netflix worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently behind The Great Flood at number one and ahead of Jim Carrey’s 2000 film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which is in fifth place. Rounding out the top ten, My Secret Santa is currently number seven.

The initial trailer for The Odyssey, shown in theaters with Avatar: Fire & Ash and released online December 22nd, showcased the film’s impressive scale. However, it also made me rethink what to expect from the movie. Considering the director’s previous films, The Odyssey might be a departure from his usual style – a very different kind of movie than many anticipated.

I was so excited to finally see The Fantastic Four: First Steps when it came out in July! Matt Shakman did a fantastic job directing, and the cast is perfect. Pedro Pascal is brilliant as Reed Richards, and Vanessa Kirby really embodies Sue Storm. I think Ebon Moss-Bachrach is a great choice for Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn just is Johnny Storm. I’ve been waiting for this team to join the MCU, and it definitely didn’t disappoint!

Noah Wyle returns as the star of The Pitt, HBO’s hit medical drama, for a second season. Season 2 will premiere on January 8th and consist of fifteen new episodes released weekly on both HBO and its streaming service.

As a huge fan of the Safdie brothers, I was really excited to see this – it’s Josh and Benny Safdie’s first full movie since Uncut Gems back in 2019. And it’s cool that Josh also put out a film this year, Marty Supreme, which feels like a wild companion piece to The Smashing Machine. A24 has clearly become their go-to studio, having backed both of these new ones, as well as Uncut Gems a few years back. They really know how to support interesting filmmaking.