In the Disney+ series, Wilson Fisk has made it clear he opposes vigilantes. His Anti-Vigilante Task Force is used to target anyone who causes trouble for him, even people who work with him. This put Jack Duquesne, a prominent New York City socialite, in danger. Because Duquesne secretly operated as the hero The Swordsman, Fisk easily had him arrested and falsely accused of crimes.
In the play The Drama, a couple who are engaged begin to see each other in a completely new light. This causes them significant emotional pain, ultimately ruining their once-perfect relationship and leaving both them and the audience feeling like they’ve become strangers.
Watching him in this role brought to mind one of James Corden’s early acting performances, a stark contrast to his current work. In Mike Leigh’s moving but somber 2002 film, All or Nothing, Corden played Rory, a troubled teenager who suffers a heart attack during an argument. The film featured a talented cast including Timothy Spall, Leslie Manville, Ruth Sheen, and a young Sally Hawkins, and Corden more than held his own. Rory is a typical Leigh character – flawed and often unlikeable, yet deeply human. When All or Nothing was first released, Corden was relatively unknown, though he’d gained some recognition for his role in the British series Fat Friends. I certainly didn’t recognize him then. Revisiting the film years later for its restoration, I was surprised to realize that this gruff, unpleasant young man would become the upbeat TV host and personality we know today.
With the main Solo Leveling story on pause, the Hunter Origin side stories have been keeping fans engaged. The newest one centers on Elena Renault, a character introduced early in Solo Leveling: Arise, but whose personal history wasn’t explored until much later.
Everything shifted in Season 4, Episode 6, “You Look Horrible,” when Nolan told Mark—after he woke up from his coma—that only “almost two months” had passed. This is a big change from the comic books, where Mark’s recovery took much longer, meaning he’ll be back on Earth much sooner than readers anticipated.
Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed film, Pan’s Labyrinth, is coming back to cinemas on October 9th. It’s been remastered in 4K, and some showings will also feature 3D and HDR visuals, as reported by Deadline.
It’s noticeable that Orko, He-Man’s well-known wizard friend, isn’t featured in any of the promotional materials for the 2026 Masters of the Universe reboot. He was a hugely popular character in the original series, but appears to be missing from the new film’s marketing. Interestingly, Orko was also left out of the 1987 Masters of the Universe movie. The question is whether the new film will make the same choice, or if they’re planning a surprise appearance for the charming wizard later on, perhaps after the credits or in a future sequel.
I’m so excited to hear Marvel’s planning a big expansion after Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars! And even more thrilled to learn Bob Odenkirk is interested in joining the MCU. He recently told The Direct he’d absolutely love to, saying so many talented actors are part of it and he really admires their work. Honestly, I think he’d be amazing as any Marvel character – I can already picture him in a role! It would be fantastic to see what he could bring to the universe.
Ryan Murphy’s popular 9-1-1 franchise has thrived on network television. After being canceled by Fox, the original 9-1-1 found a new home and continued success on ABC, leading to the creation of 9-1-1: Nashville. While the original show is already full of drama, the Nashville spin-off leans even more into soapy storylines, focusing on a complex family. This difference in style makes the back-to-back shows a great fit for ABC’s Thursday lineup, so it’s frustrating for fans when episodes are delayed.
HBO has renewed its comedy series, Rooster, for a second season after just five episodes. The show is performing exceptionally well, becoming the highest-rated new comedy on HBO in the last decade. An average of 5.8 million viewers in the U.S. have watched each of the first four episodes.