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Netflix has picked up a second season of the animated Stranger Things spin-off, and it’s coming this fall. The Hollywood Reporter recently interviewed showrunner Eric Nobles about the renewal and what fans can expect, especially after the first season received mixed reviews. In fact, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 earned the lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores in the franchise, with critics giving it a 63% rating and audiences a 54%.

Joining the series with the animated show, Moura plays Captain Brander Lawson, a tough but dedicated detective and father trying to keep the peace on the chaotic planet of Janix. However, his strong sense of justice frequently clashes with Maul, as this determined “street-smart cop” struggles to oppose the criminal organization Maul is rebuilding after the Clone Wars.

Despite initial doubts, Gladiator II finally arrived in theaters in 2024, starring Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal. Connie Nielsen returned as Lucilla, and Denzel Washington joined the cast, bringing a lot of star power to the film. This combination of actors gave fans hope that the sequel would be at least enjoyable, and perhaps even receive positive reviews.

John Singleton, a director who grew up in South Central Los Angeles and graduated from USC film school, was known for authentically portraying the lives of young Black people – a perspective rarely seen in mainstream cinema before his work. He was also a versatile filmmaker, skillfully incorporating elements from various genres like road movies (as seen in Poetic Justice), westerns (Rosewood), blaxploitation films (Shaft), and thrillers (Abduction). Though he tragically passed away seven years ago at the age of 51, his impact on film endures. This week, three of his most celebrated films – Boyz n the Hood, Poetic Justice, and Baby Boy – are being added to the Criterion Collection as his ‘Hood Trilogy,’ making it a fitting time to consider his complete filmography and how his nine features stack up against each other.

The Devil Wears Prada gave audiences a fascinating look inside the high-fashion world, showcasing the pressures and challenges of climbing to the top. Now, two decades later, a sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is coming to theaters on May 1st. It will feature many of the original cast members, as well as some exciting new faces.

Stephen King is unmatched when it comes to horror writing. He’s incredibly productive and his work has been adapted into movies and TV shows more than most other authors. Some of his most famous books include The Shining, Pet Sematary, IT, Carrie, and Salem’s Lot. Many of his stories have recently been brought to life on screen, like Edgar Wright’s upcoming The Running Man (2025), but one movie from the 1990s is still considered one of his best adaptations.

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Fans are eagerly awaiting Marvel’s Wolverine, expected in 2026, but some are wondering if it will actually come out this year. So far, the game has only had one brief teaser and a single trailer with carefully selected clips. This limited amount of footage has led to concerns that the game’s development might be delayed.

Laura Dern will join the cast of the next season of the popular HBO drama series created by Mike White, which will be set and filmed in the South of France.

However, recent Pokémon card sets can be quite expensive, especially those from the Scarlet & Violet (March 2023-July 2025) and Mega Evolution (September 2025-Present) collections. While still accessible, these sets don’t reach the extreme prices of older ones like Evolving Skies (August 2021), which now sells for over $2,500 per Booster Box. To determine the cost of each set, we’ll be looking at the current market price of a Booster Box (containing 36 packs), or a Booster Bundle (6 packs) if a Booster Box isn’t available.