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As a big Soderbergh fan, I’ve been following the story of his cancelled Star Wars project, and it’s just heartbreaking. He recently shared how much effort went into it, and it turns out he and his team spent two and a half years developing the film – completely unpaid! He called it The Hunt for Ben Solo, and honestly, hearing him talk about it makes it even more of a shame it never got made. It’s a huge loss for everyone who was excited about a different kind of Star Wars story.

In March, the show The Comeback, starring Lisa Kudrow, is returning for a third season. The sitcom originally aired on HBO in 2005 for one season, then had a second season in 2014. Now, after another 12 years, it’s back for what’s expected to be its final season. The show centers around Kudrow’s character, a former sitcom star.

What really sets these games apart is the focus on strategic battles instead of direct player elimination, and the Spiritforged expansion is a strong addition. It’s a fairly safe design choice, but it actually enhances the original game while also adding fresh characters and interesting new elements.

Before Stranger Things became a hit, a French series called Les Revenants (originally titled They Came Back) offered a unique take on supernatural horror in 2012. Though based on the 2004 film of the same name, the TV show unfolds as a slow-burn mystery with a perfect atmosphere and impactful moments. While Stranger Things provides a more accessible introduction to the horror genre, Les Revenants is a truly disturbing and often sad exploration of the supernatural, reminiscent of Stephen King’s famous quote: “Sometimes dead is better.”

Critter Club recently shared photos from Disneyland showing funny, Cars-themed posters for Marvel movies. The posters are currently on display at the park and playfully reimagine films like Iron Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine. Each movie also got a new, Cars-inspired title – like “Iron Van,” “Captain Ameri-Car,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Station,” and “Carpool & Gasoline.”

Mychal Threets will be back to host the show, and Kristen McGregor – an Emmy-winning producer known for her work on shows like Blippi’s Treehouse, Ms. Rachel, and Sesame Street – is joining as executive producer and showrunner. Upcoming episodes will include new celebrities and books, details of which will be revealed soon. Sony Pictures is producing and distributing the series with Embassy Row and Buffalo Toronto Public Media.

Several new actors are joining the cast of Wednesday for season three, including Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan, and Kennedy Moyer. While details about their roles are still secret, Eva Green will play Ophelia, Morticia Addams’s long-lost sister. Tim Burton expressed his excitement about the new season, saying he’s especially happy to be working with returning collaborators like Winona Ryder and Eva Green, as well as Chris and Noah. He feels fortunate to have such a talented group involved.

After ending her marriage to Tate and separating from the father of her youngest child, Dakota Mortensen, Paul is now trying a new approach to finding love: reality TV. She told Vulture she signed on to The Bachelorette because she’s never actually had a traditional dating experience. She married young, had children early, and her first relationship after her marriage resulted in another child. With three kids, she feels she hasn’t had the time to date. She saw this as a unique opportunity she didn’t want to pass up. Tune in to watch this mother of three experience dating for the first time when The Bachelorette returns to ABC on March 22.

Premiering in 2001, HBO’s Band of Brothers was the most expensive miniseries ever created, costing around $125 million—or $12.5 million per episode. It’s now celebrated as one of the greatest TV shows ever made.

The second episode of Paradise doesn’t really connect to the bunker storyline from the first season. Instead, it smartly balances the difficult present-day story of Xavier in Arkansas with heartwarming flashbacks of him meeting his wife, Teri. I especially enjoyed seeing more of Dr. Teri Rogers-Collins – we need those scenes to truly care about Xavier’s story, and Sterling K. Brown and Enuka Okuma have great chemistry. However, “Mayday,” and the season premiere before it, mostly feel like setup for future events, and it’s frustrating to have two episodes focused solely on getting Xavier and Annie together when the season is only eight episodes long. Sterling K. Brown’s performance is strong enough to keep you engaged, but I’m starting to wonder how long the show can sustain itself on that alone. While I’m hoping for deeper character development, the first season had the compelling mystery of Cal’s murder to drive the plot forward. So far, season two lacks that same momentum.