The second season of Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again will start streaming on Disney+ next month. This new season continues the story from the original Netflix series, with Charlie Cox returning as Daredevil and Vincent D’Onofrio reprising his role as Kingpin, both now officially part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of AMC’s popular supernatural series, Interview with the Vampire, since the season 2 finale aired in June 2024. The next season will center around the main character sharing his life story, and a key part of that will involve him starting a band and going on tour. Recent announcements suggest the wait for new episodes won’t be much longer.
Despite being a Peacock exclusive and not receiving much initial attention, the horror film Sick, directed by John Hyams, was a critical success, earning an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many critics praised the film’s timely writing, placing it among the year’s best horror movies, particularly within the slasher genre, alongside titles like Pearl, X, and Terrifier 2.
Even though Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 is now on Disney+, getting it there required some concessions. Chris Scadapane discussed this in an interview with SFX magazine.
According to a report in Variety, Disney executives were worried about the reaction to The Mandalorian and Grogu’s Super Bowl ad, which was a parody of the Budweiser Clydesdale commercials. The ad didn’t create the buzz Disney expected, and there’s concern the movie – based on a streaming series – won’t appeal to viewers beyond dedicated Star Wars fans and those who love Grogu (Baby Yoda). However, Disney is feeling more positive about Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy, set to release in May 2027. Early footage of the Ryan Gosling film reportedly reminded people of the fun, adventurous spirit of classic Star Wars movies.
Sycamore Studios has acquired the rights to adapt Madeline into an animated movie, according to Deadline.
According to Davidson’s team, he contacted Jordan, Lindo, and production designer Hannah Beachler after the incident. Beachler, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), acknowledged the difficult situation but criticized Alan Cumming’s response as a dismissive apology that simply said “if you were offended.” Davidson explained that he expected the BBC to have control over the sound during the awards, and if his tics couldn’t be stopped, at least their audio could be managed. The fact that the broadcast cut out Akinola Davies Jr.’s acceptance speech—in which he said “Free Palestine” after winning for My Father’s Shadow—demonstrates the level of control the BBC and BAFTA had over the ceremony’s presentation. Despite their subsequent apology, it seems the BBC and BAFTA created a problematic situation by minimizing the impact of Davidson’s language and forcing him to defend a statement that contradicted his beliefs.
The film is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It’s a surprisingly well-balanced movie, managing to be funny and action-packed while also building towards future stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It even features some surprisingly emotional and dramatic moments, arguably making it the most heartbreaking film in the MCU.
Warner Bros. Pictures is releasing a new action movie, Mortal Kombat II, in U.S. theaters and IMAX this May. It’s a sequel to the 2021 film Mortal Kombat and is based on the popular video game series. Simon McQuoid directed the movie, and Jeremy Slater wrote the screenplay.
Howard Deutch’s Pretty in Pink is packed with 80s nostalgia – from its famous soundtrack, including Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness,” to the unforgettable fashion – making it enjoyable even for younger audiences. As the film marks its 40th anniversary, revisiting it reveals a story as much about social class as it is a reflection of the decade. It arrived during a time of increased political awareness, when pop culture often carried underlying messages and class differences were hard to miss. While John Hughes created stronger films, Pretty in Pink is refreshingly honest about its goals, even if it occasionally feels a bit predictable or overdone, despite its ambition.