Disney received approximately $104.7 million (£82 million) in tax credits from the U.K. for the film Deadpool & Wolverine. This includes $77.6 million (£60.9 million) in 2024 and $26.8 million (£21.1 million) in 2023, as reported by The London Standard and Forbes. This is the biggest tax credit given to a single movie production in the U.K. since 2007.
From December 1st to 7th, 2025, Ebaster’s TV experts are highlighting five new Netflix series that are getting amazing reviews and quickly becoming popular around the world. Many of these shows just launched, and our top pick has an impressive 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – it’s a must-see for any Netflix user!
The sixth episode of ‘It: Welcome to Derry’, called “In the Name of the Father,” left viewers with a shocking ending: a group displaying racist behavior arrived at the Black Spot searching for Hank Grogan. The episode also gave us a more detailed look at the character of Periwinkle the Clown.
Last week, we were wondering if anyone on the show would actually try to achieve something. The latest episode, “They Can’t All Be Jeremys,” finally showed some characters taking initiative! Maia is working hard to get Tallulah sponsored by any brand willing to pay for Instagram posts, and she’s succeeding. Charlie is using his disappointing encounter with Lukas to get a short-term styling job. Even Tallulah attempts to follow through when Maia secures her a deal with Kia, though her driving lesson with Alani doesn’t last very long. It seems our influencers are finally starting to make things happen! Let’s break down who’s really committed, starting with the most driven.
Daniel Woodrell was born in Springfield, Missouri in 1953. He left high school and immediately joined the Marines, seeing military service as a natural expectation. As he explained to Guernica magazine in 2013, he hadn’t questioned the idea of serving in a war – it was simply assumed in his family. It wasn’t until he enlisted that he encountered different viewpoints. This period was a turning point for him, as he was exposed to concepts like pacifism and the possibility of morally objecting to government actions – ideas he’d never considered before. He described it as a time of significant learning and personal growth.
Cool World is a visually striking and unusual film, unlike anything Brad Pitt or Hollywood has tried since. When it first came out, audiences didn’t know what to make of its mix of dark detective stories, adult animation, and surreal, dreamlike storytelling. Now, those same qualities feel surprisingly original compared to the overly polished, franchise-driven movies we see today. It wasn’t just a failure; it’s a daring example of creative vision, studio meddling, and animation history that deserves to be rediscovered by a dedicated fanbase.
I’m still trying to fully understand everything that happened in the latest season, especially with Minnie Mouse’s return. While things seem to connect, a lot remains unclear about the truth behind it all – what’s real and what’s not. The lack of a clear ending actually makes me hopeful for another season. There are still many mysteries surrounding the Tecca conspiracy to explore, and new dangers have emerged, involving both familiar and brand new characters.
Will Hanlon steps up despite his father, Leroy, blaming him for Pauly’s death – a blame that feels unfair. Will reminds Leroy that he always taught him to face trouble and value friendship and risk-taking, but the conversation quickly turns sour when Will questions Leroy’s role in a past loss, resulting in a physical reaction. It’s a difficult scene, but it’s good to see the show acknowledge a darker side to Leroy, who never seemed very close to his grandson, Mike.
Meanwhile, tensions are high at the Standpipe. Ronnie is increasingly anxious as “Wanted” posters for Hank appear and armed citizens begin searching for him. When Lilly suggests they revisit the sewers with the dagger – which seems to frighten Pennywise – Ronnie lashes out, dismissing her idea as crazy. It’s frustrating that they’re rushing into danger again without a solid plan – the original Losers Club always did their research! Lilly understandably feels hurt and responds that she only wanted to help, but Ronnie cruelly tells her he wishes he’d never met her. Rich correctly realizes this conflict is exactly what Pennywise wants, but the damage is already done when Ronnie tells Lilly she should still be in Juniper Hill and walks away.
Ross Duffer, one of the creators of Stranger Things, revealed that a specific scene in Season 5 was inspired by Star Wars. He based Vecna’s dramatic entrance through the MAC-Z gate on how Darth Vader appears in the film Rogue One. Duffer explained they wanted Vecna’s arrival to be a truly impactful moment, and modeled it after Rogue One to immediately establish his power and how frightening he is.
It’s easy to think of mecha anime as simply shows about giant robots, but that would be a simplification. The most powerful mecha possess amazing abilities – some rivaling those of popular superheroes, and others reaching god-like levels, with the power to warp reality itself.