New images from upcoming board and card games based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have given fans their first glimpse of Toad’s new look in the sequel. He has a slight design change from the first movie, including a light on his mushroom cap that longtime Mario fans will immediately recognize.
Big franchise movies, like the Harry Potter series and the growing Marvel Cinematic Universe, were hugely successful and made a lot of money. At the end of the 2000s, Avatar became the highest-grossing film ever. Even with these massive hits, there was still room for other films to find success.
The 28-year-old actress has faced some criticism for the characters she plays, particularly Ainsley, who many viewers feel deserves a better storyline. Although fans aren’t always thrilled with her portrayal, the actress understands and empathizes with her teenage character. In a recent interview with Demi Moore for Landman magazine, she openly discussed why Ainsley (and Elizabeth) come across as unlikeable, and how she’s worked to make them more relatable.
We’re seeing a resurgence of superhero cartoons, with shows like Batman: Caped Crusader, X-Men ’97, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man becoming popular on streaming services. While new ones are always appearing—including some major releases next year—certain classics continue to draw fans back for repeat viewings.
Rob Reiner played Albert Schnur, a business consultant with experience helping all kinds of businesses, from large corporations to small laundromats, in three episodes of The Bear. Ebra Gibson asks Albert to mentor him as he tries to improve The Bear’s sandwich window. After reviewing Ebra’s financial information, Albert advises expanding by opening two more dedicated beef sandwich shops in the north and south suburbs of Chicago, and building a central kitchen to support them. He offers to oversee this expansion, jokingly comparing his role to Tom Hagen, the advisor in The Godfather.
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The next James Bond film is facing significant delays. Not only has a new actor to replace Daniel Craig not been chosen yet, but director Denis Villeneuve is currently busy with the Dune movies. This is causing a long wait for fans, and many are starting to look at other spy films to fill the void – perhaps it’s time they explored other options.
While George Clooney appears happy slowing down his career, his new life in France might inspire him to work with French filmmakers. It would be amazing to see him in a film directed by someone like Claire Denis, though that’s likely just a dream. On the bright side, France’s strict privacy laws mean we probably won’t see intrusive paparazzi photos of him at his vineyard, which is probably a good thing, even if it’s a little disappointing.
I just watched the teaser for the new Avengers: Doomsday movie, and it’s really interesting! It looks like they aren’t undoing anything from Love & Thunder – actually, it seems like they’re building on it. But honestly, the little bit we saw confirmed that two of my biggest issues with the last Thor film are going to be addressed in the next Avengers movie, which comes out in 2026. I’m really excited about that!
CBS is embracing country music with a New Year’s Eve celebration! They’re hosting a show in Nashville with comedian Bert Kreischer and country artist Hardy, and a separate event in New York City led by influencer Haley Baylee. The Nashville show, taking place at Bicentennial Park, will feature performances by stars like Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, and Bailey Zimmerman, as well as Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, and Stephen Wilson Jr. The event will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ET (with a brief pause from 10 to 10:30 p.m.).
If you’re a fan of artists like Morgan Wallen, this is definitely one to watch!