Movies

Before we get to the rankings, I wanted to mention how great Watch What Happens Live did this week. The Traitors star Maura Higgins got a Birkin bag live on air, and even Rob Rausch seemed to be enjoying himself – he hasn’t been very energetic during this press tour, but he really let loose on WWHL. He’d be perfect for Winter House. The same goes for Olympic gold medalist Alyssa Liu, who was bartending and had a lot of fun chatting with Andy Cohen. Both Rausch and Liu are new to the spotlight, and WWHL seems like a good way for them to get used to it. Every late-night show has its strengths, and here’s a look at who else stood out this week.

Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar created the German-language Netflix series Dark, which debuted in 2017 and quickly gained popularity for its complex and intriguing storyline. The show concluded after three seasons in 2020, and the creators followed it up with the briefly-running series 1899. Now, Friese and Odar are starting a new project.

Bandai Namco just announced that Pokémon Plakoro, a classic and somewhat forgotten Pokémon game, is making a comeback. The new trailer shows players engaging in fast-paced dice battles with a diverse range of Pokémon, like Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur, Eevee, and Mew.

David Boreanaz, a familiar face from TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones, and SEAL Team, will star in NBC’s new version of The Rockford Files. The original Rockford Files aired on NBC from 1974 to 1980 and starred James Garner. While the reboot is still being developed as a pilot, casting is progressing well.

Dree Hemingway plays Hannah on the show. According to creator Per Jacobson, a key aim of the series is to show Hannah’s comfort and knowledge of the social circles Carolyn is unfamiliar with. However, Hannah herself has expressed disagreement with several plot points. She clarifies that she’s never used cocaine, thrown drug-fueled parties, pressured anyone into getting married, damaged family heirlooms, interfered with private memorials, leaked stories to the media, or made insensitive comparisons, such as linking Jacqueline Onassis’ death to the loss of a pet.

Craig Ricci Shaynak, known from his role on ER, brings warmth and understanding to the character of Howard, a patient whose weight reflects a difficult journey. The role is partially inspired by Shaynak’s own life experiences. Howard’s story includes a car accident, burns, multiple surgeries, and years of feeling alone, creating a complex and relatable reason for his arrival at the emergency room with a fever and stomach pain.

On February 18, 2026, the world of Smile grew with a new comic book series from IDW Publishing. The first issue of Smile: For the Camera, written by Hannah Rose May and illustrated by Miriana Puglia, launched as a spooky prequel to the original story.

According to The Wrap, the live-action Voltron movie is now scheduled to come out in 2027, after facing numerous delays. While there’s no specific date yet, fans can be optimistic after the project spent so long in development.

Perhaps that’s a little strong, but this 2014 remake doesn’t really compare favorably to the 1987 original. The original was a fun blend of humor, action, and over-the-top violence, while the remake took itself much more seriously and aimed for realism, losing much of what made the first film so enjoyable.

As a huge DC fan, it’s been rough watching so many heroes fall over the years. I remember being shocked when characters like Rick Flag, Superman, Supergirl, and even Michael Keaton’s Batman bit the dust in the old DCEU continuity. And honestly, James Gunn’s new DC Universe is already starting down that same path – we’ve already seen Nina Mazursky and Princess Ilana Rostovic get written out. It wasn’t just the movies either; The Penguin show on TV was pretty brutal with its kills. Now, with HBO’s Lanterns series, it feels like we might be bracing for even more characters to meet their end.