Steven Spielberg has been a major force in science fiction filmmaking since the 1970s, directing iconic movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Though he’s best known for his work in cinema, Spielberg has also occasionally brought his sci-fi vision to television.
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Speaking with GamesRadar, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri didn’t reveal much about The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, but hinted that fans will be very happy with how closely it follows the original Super Mario Galaxy game. While the first movie drew inspiration from across the Mario franchise, Meledandri assured fans that the new film will include plenty of hidden references and details specifically for those who love the 2007 game, promising a satisfying experience when it releases in 2026.
Are any of the new movies actually connecting with audiences? Films like Wicked: For Good, Zootopia 2, and Avatar: Fire & Ash are performing well. Among more serious films, One Battle After Another is expected to continue earning awards during awards season, and Marty Supreme has gotten off to a strong start. However, even with a lot of movie advertising, fewer people seem to know what new films are being released and when. The New York Times recently reported, based on research from National Research Group, that only 62 new movies released in 2024 had over 50% awareness – a near record low.
Cameron recently appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to discuss his new movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash. While he expected to talk about the latest Avatar film and the future of the series – specifically whether he’d make the planned Avatar 4 and 5 – he was surprised to find the conversation went in unexpected directions.
Timothée Chalamet recently discussed his new movie, Marty Supreme, which is receiving excellent feedback. In an interview with IndieWire, he was asked if he planned to be more cautious with his public statements, given recent criticism. Here’s his response…
According to FlixPatrol, The Pitt is currently the 5th most popular show on HBO Max. It’s behind IT: Welcome to Derry, I Love LA, The Seduction, and George & Mandy’s First Marriage. The Pitt is a new medical drama, and it features Noah Wyle, who previously starred in ER, playing a comparable character, which has likely contributed to its success.
At a recent Q&A session for Twilight hosted by ScreenRant at Motor City Comic Con, the casting process was discussed. While Kristen Stewart famously played Bella Swan, actress Olivia Thirlby was originally considered for the part.
Lane Pryce was a true gentleman working in a chaotic office filled with drinking, smoking, and disrespect towards women. Sent to Sterling Cooper by his firm, PPL, to cut expenses, he didn’t immediately fit in. However, his financial skills and calm demeanor eventually earned him the respect of his colleagues, and they made him a partner when they formed their own independent agency.
While a few crew members appeared occasionally on Star Trek: The Original Series, like Nurse Chapel, most of the officers on Kirk’s ship were just faces in the background. Interestingly, Season 2 seemed to introduce another potential main character after Chekov joined the cast. This character made a memorable debut, but then vanished completely.