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The highly praised independent film Paper Flowers, based on the life of Shalin Shah, is beginning its campaign for awards consideration for the 2025-26 season, with a primary focus on winning Best Adapted Screenplay.

Michael Shannon recently discussed his time filming Man of Steel. In an interview with Vanity Fair, as part of their ‘Scene Selection’ series, the actor talked about his memorable roles, specifically the impactful scene where Superman kills Zod to protect others.

The first season of Maxton Hall – The World Between Us wasn’t perfect, but it was enjoyable. The chemistry between the leads – Herbig-Matten as Ruby and Hardung as James – made even the predictable plot points work. There were some genuinely fun moments, like Ruby playfully flipping off James while he clearly cared for her. Unfortunately, the second season lost that spark and isn’t nearly as fun to watch.

Nate Moore, a producer of major Marvel films, joined Survivor 49 with a background that would have immediately set him apart. However, he decided to keep his Hollywood career a secret from the other players. He now thinks that might have been the wrong choice.

In a final confrontation, Dek battles his father, Njohrr, and uses Bud to defeat and kill him. Dek then claims his father’s cloak and goes back to his people.

The episode begins with a strange, attention-grabbing scene – a cold open – that, while not as mysterious as those in shows like Better Call Saul or Breaking Bad, immediately introduces us to a completely new situation and characters. It’s similar to the “Madrigal” episode of Breaking Bad, which starts with a German executive casually eating chicken tenders. In this case, we see an unidentified woman in a rough robe walking towards a wrecked car in a Middle Eastern city. She pulls out a burned body from the driver’s seat and drags it through a window. With the help of a truck driver, she wraps up the body and hauls it to a bus where others are being collected. She then drives a moped to the airport, gets into the cockpit of a cargo plane, and flies it to Albuquerque. There, she’s greeted by assistants who have coffee, a shower, and a new identity waiting for her.

Elsbeth encounters Alec (Ivan Hernandez) at a charity event – Dr. Yablonski, a recurring character in the show, is always nearby. Alec, who is running for mayor, initially appears as a charismatic leader focused on bringing people together, reminiscent of politician Zohran Mamdani. He emphasizes affordable living, shares his experience with childhood homelessness, and highlights his background as a fire marshal before entering politics. He’s friendly and approachable, making a connection with everyone he meets. Elsbeth is both impressed and cautious. They bond over a shared love for New York City, even enjoying its more touristy attractions like hip-hop bus tours and restaurants with singing waiters – they even sing the beginning of the song “Manhattan” together! However, Elsbeth rightfully wonders if Alec’s down-to-earth personality is genuine or simply a calculated political tactic, questioning whether he’s being disingenuous like Bill Clinton.

Leslie Jones shared on Vulture’s Good One Podcast that sketches on SNL were often pushed to future episodes because performers didn’t want to do them. This prompted her to recount a story about Margot Robbie agreeing to perform a sketch that other cast members, described as “pretty girls,” had passed on. The comedian then explained:

Netflix is kicking off the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 with a special online event! The “Stranger Things” 5 Premiere Transmission will feature a virtual red carpet, interviews with the cast, unexpected guests, and a first look at the final season. Fans could sign up on the Tudum website for access to this exclusive event.

At the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5, Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour showed there’s no bad blood between them with a warm hug on the red carpet, dismissing recent rumors of a feud. Netflix is livestreaming the premiere event for fans worldwide. Reports had suggested Harbour might skip the event following accusations reported by the Daily Mail and issues with his estranged wife, Lily Allen.