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A highlight of Avatar: The Last Airbender season two is the character Toph, who quickly became a fan favorite in the original animated series. She’s known for being energetic, witty, and a skilled earthbender, and these traits offer a lot of potential for the new live-action adaptation. However, early looks at the Netflix version, played by Miya Cech, suggest a more mature and traditionally feminine portrayal of Toph. This feels like an odd and disappointing creative decision.

The original Beauty and the Beast features Gaston, who tries to marry Belle but she falls in love with the Beast. Gaston and his friend LeFou try to kill the Beast, but they fail, and Gaston falls to his death. The upcoming spin-off might show how a young Gaston became a popular hunter and met LeFou. Alternatively, it could be set later in time and simply highlight Gaston’s famously dramatic fall.

Most people familiar with how Saturday Night Live chooses its cast members know that potential performers audition for, and eventually meet with, executive producer Lorne Michaels. This was the case for Ashley Padilla, as she shared with Seth Meyers on Late Night (a clip of which is available on YouTube). Padilla described being flown to New York to audition for the show, and then recounted her meeting with Michaels. After a brief, casual conversation, Michaels delivered some direct news to her.

When it comes to Sherlock Holmes adaptations, Guy Ritchie’s films with Robert Downey Jr. are considered among the best for the big screen, and the BBC’s Sherlock, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, stands out on television. While Ritchie’s movies stayed true to the original Victorian era, the BBC series updated the story and brought Sherlock Holmes into the modern world.

CBS has just released a trailer for its new show, CIA. The series stars Tom Ellis as Hart Hoxton, a CIA officer who teams up—much to his reluctance—with Nick Gehlfuss’ character, Bill Goodman, a strict FBI agent. Together, they’ll investigate various dangers in New York City. You can watch the exciting trailer below.

One of the great things about Western remakes is that they often offer a fresh take on familiar stories. Sometimes, these remakes adapt Asian films by transplanting them to the Old West. Other times, talented directors reimagine classic Westerns to appeal to modern audiences.

Sigourney Weaver had a unique experience working on the Avatar sequels, playing Kiri, the adopted daughter of Jake and Neytiri. This meant she spent a lot of time filming with the young actors portraying the Sully children, including Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Britain Dalton. In an interview with CB about the new film, Fire and Ash, Weaver spoke highly of her co-stars, noting how much they’ve grown as performers. She also shared a heartwarming story about auditioning with Jack Champion.

Critics have overwhelmingly praised director David Osit’s documentary, Predators, calling it one of the year’s best. However, many viewers have reacted very differently, finding the film disturbing and raising concerns about its purpose. While the documentary aims to encourage thoughtful consideration of the difficult topic it explores, some aspects of its presentation have left audiences questioning the filmmakers’ motives.

Thanks to a generous invitation from Neon, the film explores the common pursuit of success in the corporate world – something every CEO can understand. It tells the story of a manager who loses his job and then aggressively competes for new opportunities in a very tough job market. It’s likely to be entertaining for the country’s leaders to see someone relentlessly pursue their goals. Best of all, the screening is free, and CEOs always appreciate a good deal. Hopefully, many will attend and enjoy it.

On X, @avatar3news shared a letter from James Cameron to movie theaters. The letter reminded technicians how to set up everything correctly for Avatar: Fire and Ash – things like brightness, sound, and the image on the screen. Cameron asked them to review his instructions to ensure the picture and sound were properly adjusted and ready for viewers.