Paramount+ has ordered a fifth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, with six new episodes. The announcement came when season 3 began streaming in June 2025. Season 4 finished filming in July and is scheduled to launch on Paramount+ in 2026, followed by season 5 in 2027.
The creators of ‘Welcome to Derry’ have cleverly included references to Stephen King’s work throughout the series, and the final episode, ‘Winter Fire,’ is full of them. Here’s a look at some of the hidden details and nods to King’s stories.
Journalist Maria Shriver, who was previously married to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, strongly condemned Donald Trump’s comments, calling them “absolutely disgusting.” She urged people not to overlook his words, emphasizing that his statement regarding Rob and Michele Reiner – a couple she described as kind and loving – was inhumane and deeply upsetting. Shriver questioned how anyone, let alone a president, could make such a statement, given the immense pain the Reiner family is experiencing.
For weeks, people have been talking about teasers for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, expecting Marvel to release several trailers to get fans excited. But a new report suggests these aren’t typical trailers at all. Instead, they’ll be short videos focusing on individual characters who will appear in the film.
Internal issues at Paramount, stemming from changes in leadership, caused the new season to premiere later than planned, moving the date from July 9th to July 23rd. When the season finally launched, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone immediately used the show to sharply satirize Paramount itself.
I was so heartbroken to hear about Tony Geary. I shared a few thoughts on X this morning, trying to capture just how incredible he was. Honestly, no one shone as brightly as Tony. He was truly one of a kind. As an actor, he was just so committed to honesty, even if it meant being a little rough around the edges – but he always made you laugh! He was the ultimate anti-hero, always challenging things, but even people who usually played it safe couldn’t help but smile. He completely ruined me for working with other leading men – no one will ever measure up. I’m absolutely crushed and going to miss him terribly, but I feel so lucky to have had the chance to work with him.
It’s incredibly cruel to take advantage of someone who’s vulnerable and hurting. Kizzi and Joe start flirting while V is still around, though mostly absent. After Kizzi turns down David, explaining she can’t risk her job, she confides in Joe that she seems to attract men who are overly dependent. Joe playfully admits to being one of them, and Kizzi jokingly calls him an idiot for being tied down. In that moment, they both recognize a shared, somewhat cynical side to each other – a darkness they find strangely appealing, and spend the rest of the episode acknowledging and enjoying.
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.