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To be fair, Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. would have created problems as well. Many in the film industry, including director James Cameron, strongly opposed the idea, as Netflix hasn’t historically prioritized releasing movies in theaters. As the Writers Guild pointed out, the issue isn’t who buys Warner Bros., but the increasing consolidation of media companies. We’ve seen this before with Disney buying Fox and Amazon acquiring MGM, and those deals haven’t typically benefited audiences. A Netflix takeover wouldn’t have been good for everyday viewers or moviegoers either.

Dexter challenges viewers to examine their own sense of right and wrong, even as they find themselves entertained by – and sometimes even cheering for – a murderer. However, many fans feel the show’s quality declined around the middle of its run, culminating in a widely disliked series finale. Despite this, the story didn’t end there – a sequel series was created, followed by three additional spin-offs, all readily available for viewers.

Whenever two big companies consider merging, people naturally wonder what will happen afterward. When Disney bought 20th Century Fox, it led to job losses, organizational changes, and the cancellation of several projects, even some from Marvel. There’s been worry that a similar situation could occur if Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merged, but so far, that doesn’t appear to be happening.

Action thrillers are harder to categorize than genres like sci-fi or fantasy, especially with so many options available on streaming services. It’s tough for these shows to feel unique because many follow similar formulas. However, one standout series on Prime Video is currently setting a new standard for the genre.

Since the second Scream movie in 1997 cleverly mirrored the opening of the first, the series has consistently referenced itself. The best installments also offer broader commentary on horror movies or society in general. So, it’s fitting that the latest film, Scream 7, begins at the house from the climaxes of both the original 1996 Scream and the 2022 reboot. Following that, the movie recreates a famous scene from the first film: a character imitates the villain Billy Loomis appearing outside Sidney Prescott’s window, all while the song “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” plays – this time, it’s Sidney’s daughter, Tatum, who gets the fright.

During an interview with ScreenRant at the press event for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Robert Picardo, best known for his role in Star Trek: Voyager, explained why he returned as The Doctor. He said co-showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau convinced him with a compelling storyline. Picardo promised the arc would be unique, revealing a side of the character—across his 800 years—that fans haven’t seen before, and would be fully realized by the end of the first season.

It’s noteworthy that John Landis is involved in Paramount’s plans to reboot G.I. Joe. This marks a return to major studio work for Landis, who faced multiple accusations of sexual and emotional abuse from women during the height of the #MeToo movement.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Chadwick Lindo revealed he’d love to work with director Ryan Coogler again on a third Black Panther movie. Coogler reportedly told him he’d only offer him a role if it was a significant one, worthy of Lindo’s talents.

Bridgerton is well-known for its passionate and intimate scenes, and season 4 continues that tradition, solidifying its reputation as one of the most sensual shows on television. From the beginning in 2020, the series distinguished itself from typical historical dramas by not only including explicit romantic encounters, but also by building entire plots around themes of sexuality.

One of the things that makes Ray’s glasses so charming in the film Pillion is that they help us see him as Colin (Harry Melling) does. Their relationship begins with a surprising and intensely physical encounter after they meet at a pub on Christmas, and is marked by limited conversation. Colin, who is experienced in romance and sex, willingly submits to Ray’s desires, hoping that by giving up control, he can finally understand Ray and be accepted into his life.