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Honestly, if someone told me the whole Live Más Live event was a cleverly disguised art project by Vince Staples commenting on modern society after his show was cancelled, I’d totally buy it. I’m amazed by the bizarre lines Taco Bell got celebrities to deliver. Benson Boone calling a Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap a “six-sided thirst trap” is a phrase I’ll never forget, right up there with Kim Catrall’s scatting or the “Adele Dazeem” moment. But despite all the spectacle – Benson Boone doing a backflip, Jason Sudeikis showing love for Kansas City, even finding forks in the kitchen – it all felt strangely formulaic. It was clear Taco Bell simply offered a lot of money to Ego Nwodim, Finneas, Devon Walker, Lil Jon, Doja Cat, and Ciara Miller from Summer House, and they all happily accepted.

A representative from Paramount+ explained that the release schedule for The Madison was deliberate. Unlike Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, this series is a more intimate story focusing on themes of grief, family, and reconciliation – as Sheridan described at the premiere. Releasing the episodes on Saturdays is meant to emphasize the show’s cinematic feel and mature themes, framing it as a special weekend event for viewers. While it’s not a radical change, it’s a welcome one. Anything that helps a show get noticed amidst the constant stream of new releases is a positive step.

It’s been over a year since Yellowstone finished its run on Paramount Network, but Taylor Sheridan is continuing the Dutton family saga with new shows on CBS. Marshals follows Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), and Dutton Ranch will focus on Rip and Beth (Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly). In addition to these familiar faces, Sheridan is introducing a brand new family to his expanding universe of shows, and their story promises to be captivating when it premieres.

When people talk about the golden age of HBO dramas, The Sopranos and The Wire usually come to mind first, and for good reason. But Deadwood is actually the stronger show. It presents a messier, more morally gray world, and feels more ambitious in its storytelling. Creator David Milch built a unique world where the way people talk – full of both beautiful language and harsh insults – is central to the story. Characters like Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant), Al Swearengen (Ian McShane), and Alma Garrett (Molly Parker) represent classic Western archetypes: the lawman, the outlaw, and the independent woman. Every conversation in the Gem Saloon feels like a struggle to establish order. What really sets Deadwood apart from other great HBO shows isn’t just that it’s a Western, but how much deeper it explores its themes.

Apple TV+ is known for taking risks with unique shows, while Amazon Prime Video generally focuses on established franchises that already have a large fanbase, like the popular action series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan starring John Krasinski. Prime Video has experimented with some interesting science fiction, but hasn’t fully supported these shows, and The Peripheral is a good example of this.

I remember loving the original Scary Movie when it came out back in 2000, and it’s awesome to hear it’s getting a reboot this year! But if you’re like me and can’t wait until June for some good parody laughs, don’t worry – there are plenty of other hilarious movies out there to keep you entertained in the meantime.

The critically acclaimed show Mayor of Kingstown, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, will conclude with its fifth season on Paramount+. While the show received a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes during its fourth season, the final season will be shorter – consisting of eight episodes – due to the show’s significant production costs. Jeremy Renner will reprise his role, along with most of the original cast.

With the rise of AI and increasingly complex computer-generated imagery, audiences are craving more real and believable experiences. This has led to a renewed appreciation for practical effects and stunts, as filmmakers prioritize capturing footage directly on set. These films not only feature stunts that surpass those in Mission Impossible, but also enhance their narratives with truly spectacular moments.

This would be Cooper’s fourth time directing a film, after A Star Is Born, Maestro, and last year’s Is This Thing On? It would also be the first time he’s directed a movie with a large group of main characters, instead of focusing on just one or two. The big question now is: how many people are in this heist crew?

It seems likely that a sequel will happen. War Machine has been incredibly popular on Netflix since its release, becoming one of the platform’s biggest successes this past year. With so many people watching and enjoying it, the positive feedback and high viewership numbers make a second installment of War Machine more probable.