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As a fantasy fan, I’ve been loving the success HBO’s been having! Not only did House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms blow up, but shows like The Legend of Vox Machina, Outlander, Arcane, Interview with the Vampire, The Witcher, and Castlevania all proved they weren’t just a lucky break. It’s clear that mature, R-rated fantasy is a big draw, but now with HBO tackling a Harry Potter series, it seems like family-friendly fantasy is making a huge return too – which is awesome!

Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette discuss their new film, explaining how it immediately establishes a very dark and intense mood. They share honest insights into the film’s shocking scenes and constant action, detailing what makes it so impactful. Beetz talks about the challenges of filming the fight sequences, including the techniques used to make them … Read more

At MegaCon Orlando, writer Joe Kelly shared that he almost included a retelling of the famous train scene from Spider-Man 2 in his 1000th issue of Amazing Spider-Man. This scene, where Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) struggles to save a train full of people while his identity is revealed, is a key moment in the film. The people he rescues promise to keep his secret and support him against Doctor Octopus. Kelly’s comic issue would have revisited these memorable events decades after they originally appeared in the movie.

The new movie, Project Hail Mary, had a very successful opening weekend, earning $80.5 million in North America. This is the second-best opening for a movie that isn’t part of an existing franchise or series in the last ten years. The film has already made over $100 million in the U.S., and its worldwide earnings have surpassed $155 million and continue to grow.

Savannah Guthrie recounted the weekend her mother went missing. She had just returned home with her children from a visit with Carson Daly’s family while her husband was on a tennis trip – a Christmas gift she’d given him. Shortly after arriving, her sister, Annie, called with devastating news: their mother was missing. Annie had already contacted 911, and police were already at their mother’s house. Annie and her husband, Tommaso, had also checked local hospitals, initially concerned that their mother might have had a medical emergency and wandered off or needed assistance. Guthrie says the situation was completely baffling.

With eight existing Harry Potter films, the new HBO series has a lot to live up to. To prove it’s worth watching, the show needs to be distinct from what we’ve already seen, but that will likely create some challenges. One potential issue is already apparent: while the cast is strong overall, one character in particular gives me cause for concern.

The competition heats up next week! On Wednesday, April 1st, the top 8 characters will battle it out in the quarter-finals. The following day, April 2nd, the semi-finals will narrow the field to just two finalists. Then, on April 3rd, fans get to vote for who they think is the greatest Nintendo character of all time. Finally, on April 4th, the winner will be revealed, concluding Nintendo Week and crowning the ultimate champion.

I loved Batman: Arkham Origins, but it had a rough launch, especially on PC – so many frustrating issues held it back. Thankfully, someone over at NexusMods created a remaster that finally fixes those problems and makes the game play how it always should have! It’s a must-download for any fan.

While many changes have happened over the years, some have been truly impactful. William Hartnell becoming Patrick Troughton was a pivotal moment, fundamentally altering the show. Casting Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor broke new ground and paved the way for more diverse actors. And Adric’s death proved that being a companion on the Doctor’s adventures was genuinely dangerous.

The new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, takes place between seasons two and three of the original show. It’s created by Eric Robles and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, who also created Stranger Things, and will be available on Netflix next month.