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I was really surprised to learn it was Seth MacFarlane playing Bill Clinton in that scene! He’s done the voice of Clinton on Family Guy before, but this was the first time he actually played him on screen, in live-action. He recently explained that they ended up using AI to make the transformation work. Apparently, they tried doing it with practical effects and regular CGI first, but it just didn’t look believable, so AI was their final solution.

The upcoming 2026 Netflix film War Machine, starring Alan Ritchson, is generating a lot of excitement – it’s different from the 2017 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt. Judging by how many people are watching the trailer, there’s a huge audience eager to see Ritchson’s character, Reacher, battle a Transformer that often takes the form of a Cybertruck. This excitement is thanks to the popular Amazon series Reacher, which has made Ritchson a well-known actor. After the show’s third season featured Reacher facing a large and powerful opponent, giving him a formidable robotic enemy to fight feels like a natural next step.

Rotta the Hutt’s visible abdominal muscles are surprising, given what we know about Hutt bodies. They seem like a mix of frogs and slugs, neither of which typically have well-defined muscles. For creatures that move like Hutts – essentially sliding along – strong back muscles would be more logical for supporting their upper bodies. So, while Rotta might have ‘six-pack’ abs, they’d likely be located on his back instead of his stomach.

This is a big moment for science fiction fans. But 2026 also promises a lot of smaller, more intimate sci-fi films, like Iron Lung, which proved these films can be successful in theaters. And for a great sci-fi option to watch at home, this new movie on Hulu is perfect for a weekend watch.

According to FlixPatrol, Ted is currently the most popular TV show on Peacock in the U.S. It’s also a top 10 hit on HBO Max, where it’s available to watch in many countries. Plus, Ted is ranking among the top 10 shows on the Apple TV store in both the United States and Canada.

The show Sweetpea, initially described as a gender-swapped take on Dexter, doesn’t quite match that show’s style. However, its renewal for a second season is bringing renewed focus to actress Sofia Purnell and her ability to play a wide range of characters – from charming and lighthearted to dark and complex.

Historical movies either stick closely to real events or use history as a backdrop for a compelling story, offering a fresh take on people, plot, or setting. Mel Gibson has consistently favored this approach throughout his career. His 2006 film deserves another look, especially now that it’s been two decades since it came out. It’s a classic historical epic, but also stands out as one of the greatest survival movies ever made.

With so many shows available, Netflix Originals need to be exceptional to stand out. A particular thriller series has done just that, captivating audiences across four seasons and consistently improving with each new release. It recently returned to Netflix’s top ten, making it perfect for a weekend binge.

We have two main concerns: First, why does the actor playing Bill Clinton need to look exactly like the original governor? The scene centers on another character’s reaction, so couldn’t we mostly show their face and obscure Clinton’s? Second, is the AI-created Bill Clinton actually unsettling to watch? The show has consistently felt realistic and grounded in the early 90s, and a highly accurate Clinton might fit that style. However, it could also disrupt the otherwise carefully constructed sense of reality the show has built.

The movie The Immortal Man takes itself far too seriously, especially when it emphasizes the worst aspects of the Peaky Blinders TV show. Peaky Blinders has always worked because it offered two things: a thrilling, over-the-top family crime saga where the Shelbys overcome powerful enemies, and a tendency to portray Tommy Shelby as a morally ambiguous, almost heroic figure who’s excused for his violent actions. The trailer for The Immortal Man was worrying because it lacked most of the show’s familiar characters – where were the core Blinders? – but perhaps the director and writer hoped to create something new for audiences unfamiliar with the series.