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I’m really hoping to see Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf again in future Lord of the Rings projects! He’s even suggested he might be in Andy Serkis’ new film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is amazing. I was listening to the commentary for The Fellowship of the Ring and McKellen talked about how much he loved filming his scenes with Martin Freeman, who played Bilbo. He actually said those days were two of the best of his entire career! While Gandalf didn’t get to spend as much time with Bilbo as he did with the rest of the Fellowship, it’s clear those scenes meant a lot to everyone involved – both us as fans and the actors themselves.

Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds offered a wide range of stories, starting with the exciting premiere, “Hegemony, Part 2,” and including the unique holodeck mystery “A Space Adventure Hour,” directed by Jonathan Frakes. The season concluded with a touching ending to the romance between Captain Marie Batel (Melanie Scrofano) and Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount).

The show was revealed a little while ago and began filming in September. Shortly after, two more main actors were cast. However, according to reports, Michael Michele has already left the series after only a few weeks of production.

The upcoming reboot of The Mummy, from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros., is reportedly titled The Resurrected. Film insider Daniel Richtman shared the potential title and a brief summary of the plot.

Game developers often build virtual worlds based on real-life places to make them feel more believable and engaging for players. Using recognizable locations can also make the design process easier and give players the excitement of exploring places they know. However, games rarely copy these places exactly. Developers usually make changes to fit the setting into the game’s story and overall atmosphere.

Initially, the new series seemed like it would follow the same path as the original. However, it quickly became clear that it’s a very different story. Instead of a large-scale war, the focus is on the intense and heartbreaking struggles within one family. While the first series explored the addictive nature of seeking power, this one powerfully shows how that same power can secretly ruin those connected by family ties.

Guillermo del Toro has long expressed his desire to make his own version of Frankenstein. He’s often talked about how much the classic monster has influenced him since he was a child. It’s also interesting that Mary Shelley’s original Frankenstein novel – considered by many to be the first science fiction story – is about a creator driven to build monsters. So, del Toro and Frankenstein seem like a natural fit.

Serial killer movies and shows usually follow a predictable pattern. They often start with a key murder that becomes the killer’s signature. Then, the story focuses either on why the killer commits these crimes, or on how the police gradually figure out who they are.

The 1980s were a fantastic time for fantasy, offering something for all tastes – from magical beings to daring heroes. Even animated films pushed boundaries with stories of courage and loss that still resonate today. Many popular modern fantasy stories, like The Witcher and How to Train Your Dragon, were heavily influenced by the films of that era. Classics such as The Princess Bride and The Dark Crystal continue to stand out as some of the very best in the genre, and remain incredibly impactful.

Meeting the actor from The Mandalorian wasn’t the only unexpected celebrity sighting that evening, but it likely stood out for Pascal. Jones, a former Saturday Night Live cast member, recently told Vulture about meeting the Narcos actor at the SNL50 celebration, and playfully used a curse word while recounting the story.