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What struck me most about The Martian was its commitment to actual science – that’s what made the original book so captivating, and thankfully, it totally worked on screen. Matt Damon delivers a fantastic performance as Mark Watney, one of a team of astronauts on a Mars mission, who gets accidentally left behind. It’s not a story about little green men or warp speed; it’s a gripping tale of human resilience and ingenuity, just happening to be set on another planet. Honestly, in the last ten years, I haven’t seen any other movie portray space travel with such believable realism – it felt less like science fiction and more like a plausible scenario that could actually unfold.

The movie Greyhound is doing well globally on Apple TV, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently the ninth most-watched film on the platform worldwide, beating out Ghosted, the action comedy starring Chris Evans.

According to The New York Post, Chad Johnson, a former NFL player, discussed the recent controversy on his podcast, Nightcap. He shared that sources told him DK Metcalf was verbally provoked with insults and racial slurs before the incident. While Johnson didn’t excuse Metcalf’s actions, he explained the context he’d heard regarding what led to the altercation. He didn’t specify whether Metcalf directly told him this information, but shared what he’d been told with his co-host, Shanon Sharpe, and listeners.

The show’s fifth and final season is being released in three parts. The first four episodes are currently available on Netflix. Volume 2, with three more episodes, will be released on Christmas Day. The series will conclude with a finale on New Year’s Eve – almost ten years after the show first premiered.

Hoyoverse, the company known for popular games like and , has announced details for the 2.5 update to . The game, an action RPG set in a fantasy city, is celebrating its two-and-a-half year anniversary with gifts for players, including a free powerful character, 1,000 in-game resources, and a new outfit for the character Jane Doe.

As a total movie and TV buff, I’m always on the hunt for what to watch next, and Ebaster is quickly becoming my go-to. They send out weekly guides with everything from the latest releases to classic shows I already love – seriously, my Apple TV watchlist is always full thanks to them! And their top pick? It’s a show everyone needs to see – it absolutely crushed it with 13 Emmy wins and is easily one of the best series of the 21st century.

As a huge movie fan, I’ve been following the Avatar saga closely, and it’s been amazing to see James Cameron’s vision grow. Originally, the sequel to the first film was going to be one movie, but it eventually split into two, with Avatar: The Way of Water being just the first part. Now, the second half of that story, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is finally here! And it doesn’t stop there – Cameron’s still planning two more Avatar films, Avatar 4 and Avatar 5, which are currently in the works. It’s a massive undertaking, and I’m excited to see where he takes the story!

I was hooked from the first episode! Seeing Maia and Tallulah waiting for Tenants of the Trees felt so… LA. And that Wi Spa shirt Tallulah wore? It was a sneaky little detail that made me realize she was going to be trouble. The finale was wild – Charlie flying all that Din Tai Fung to his ex felt like a surprisingly sweet, if a little basic, gesture. Luckily, the show got renewed for a second season, and I’m already excited to see where they take us – and which iconic LA (and now NY!) spots they feature next.

Prime Video has shared the first images from the upcoming series, featuring Damian Lillard kneeling in a field and a sneak peek at Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross. You can see the photos below.

Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike, and Natalia Dyer, who plays Nancy, actually asked the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, for more opportunities to act together. According to People magazine, Wolfhard shared during a panel discussion at The Paley Museum in New York City that he and Dyer specifically requested more scenes together in the show’s final season.