It’s not uncommon to see anime adapted into live-action shows, and Netflix has done it a lot. So, while it was still surprising to hear they were making a live-action version of One Piece, the first season proves they were able to successfully bring the show’s wild and adventurous spirit to life.
Originally, the company carefully established Galaxy’s Edge within a specific point in the Star Wars timeline – Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Now, Imagineering is playing with time, allowing characters from different eras to appear. Guests might see Han Solo near the Millennium Falcon or Oga’s Cantina, Luke Skywalker shopping in the marketplace, and even Darth Vader causing trouble for dads wearing t-shirts.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which premiered in 1993, was the fourth Star Trek TV show and the third to feature live actors. Unlike previous series like Star Trek: The Next Generation, it didn’t take place on a starship. Instead, the story unfolded on a space station, immediately setting it apart from what fans had come to expect.
Ryan Coogler recently talked on Amy Poehler’s podcast, Good Hang, about what inspired his film Sinners and how he worked with composer Ludwig Göransson on its music. Coogler explained that Göransson, who has won an Oscar, was involved in the project very early on, even before the screenplay was written. Poehler asked if the plan for Michael B. Jordan to play twins was always part of the story, and Coogler responded:
Ariana Madix sued her ex, Tom Sandoval, over what to do with their $2 million house in Valley Village. Madix wanted to sell the modern farmhouse and split the money, but Sandoval wanted to keep it. In a confession on the show Vanderpump Rules, Madix explained that Sandoval was responsible for the breakdown of their relationship and shouldn’t get to keep the house as a result. Throughout season 11 of VPR, they lived in the house while avoiding direct contact with each other, relying on their assistants to communicate. Madix purchased a new home in the Hollywood Hills in 2024, but the dispute over the Valley Village property continued.
Jack Bauer, known for his on-screen legal troubles, is facing legal issues again after more than ten years, according to USA Today. Kiefer Sutherland, the actor who plays Bauer, previously served two months in jail in 2007 for driving under the influence, an offense he’d committed several times since 1989. In 2009, he was accused of hitting a designer, but the charges were dropped. There was also an incident in 2005 or 2006 where he was caught on camera knocking over a Christmas tree in a London hotel lobby. He later jokingly explained to Jonathan Ross that the tree was a fire hazard and he was simply addressing the issue.
Taylor Swift consistently draws attention, whether it’s in her acting roles like One Battle or at public events. She has a knack for becoming the center of attention – even when others are being honored. At the Critics Choice Awards, she enthusiastically celebrated Paul Thomas Anderson’s win, acting like a jubilant coach. Her Golden Globes speech was both touching and humorous, famously beginning with a playful reference to her dress (“See my party in the back?”) while visibly emotional. She also managed to become a focal point when Leonardo DiCaprio was seen telling her a funny story, mimicking her reaction to the KPop Demon Hunters win. Since the Globes, her social media has been flooded with congratulations from other stars like Beyoncé and praise from fashion brands, demonstrating how much attention her success is generating.
The new film, Wife and Dog, will hit theaters on October 23rd. Directed and written by Ritchie, the movie follows a ruthless fight for power within the wealthy and corrupt Fairbank family, filled with backstabbing and ultimately, murder.
While stories like The Lord of the Rings focus on grand, overarching conflicts with powerful magical forces, Game of Thrones was more grounded in political struggles and civil wars. The show’s villains weren’t necessarily powerful entities themselves, but rather symbols of evil. Despite its differences, Game of Thrones actually stumbled in a similar way to Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings adaptation.
The console didn’t sell well, falling behind the Xbox and PlayStation 2. While it had limited support from other game companies, titles like Resident Evil 4 demonstrated the potential of GameCube games made by those companies.