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Actress Brewer recently spoke with Joe Deckelmeier at MovieWeb about her role in the new film Anniversary, directed by Jan Komasa, who is known for his films Corpus Christi and The Hater. Anniversary centers on a family grappling with upheaval as a new social movement gains traction. Brewer plays Anna, a family member who experiences the group’s downfall. When asked if the film’s story felt uncomfortably relevant to the current state of free speech in the country, she responded:

Before the release of Hulu’s All’s Fair (which received negative reviews), Kim Kardashian and Sarah Paulson were guests on The Graham Norton Show. They discussed how the Kardashian family first became famous on reality TV. Kim explained it wasn’t primarily due to her father’s involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial – famously portrayed on TV with David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian. Instead, she credited her stepfather at the time, Bruce Jenner, with playing a significant role.

It’s no surprise that some early episodes of The Simpsons haven’t held up well over time. Beyond instances where the show disappointed fans, many older episodes just feel dated because of how culture and humor have changed. What was once considered daring now seems mild, and jokes that were once subtle now feel obvious.

The announcement of a new Dragon Ball anime is already big news, but Toei Animation (the studio behind Dragon Ball) has made two more announcements that make things even better. These announcements suggest the next Dragon Ball series will be the most visually stunning yet. Dragon Ball DAIMA already set a new standard for animation quality in the popular Dragon Ball universe, and this upcoming series has the potential to be even better than the classic DBZ.

A movie adaptation of the popular children’s series CoComelon, titled CoComelon: The Movie, is scheduled to come out on February 26, 2027, according to Deadline. The movie will be produced by Moonbug Entertainment, which also makes the TV show, with additional production support from Flywheel Media. Currently, it’s the only film planned for release on that date.

Brendan Fraser and Michael Shannon head up the cast of Death by Lightning, playing Garfield and Guiteau. They’re joined by Nick Offerman, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford, and Shea Whigham – marking the seventh time Shannon and Whigham have worked together. The series is the newest project from David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the creators of Game of Thrones, and continues their partnership with Netflix following their adaptation of 3 Body Problem.

With some people starting to feel tired of superhero movies, Marvel Studios might benefit from focusing more on characters like Deadpool. The success of Deadpool & Wolverine showed that Marvel films with mature content can be huge hits. These characters could bring a grittier, more violent edge to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, exploring complex themes and chaos – potentially leading to similar success for future installments like Deadpool 3.

I’m really excited about the new Leonardo DiCaprio film, One Battle After Another, and I’ve been checking for when it’ll be available to stream. While there’s no official date yet, Warner Bros. usually brings their movies to HBO Max pretty quickly. If their past releases are anything to go by, I’m guessing we’ll be able to watch it around December 12th. I’m also really intrigued by Chase Infiniti, the new actor starring alongside DiCaprio!

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Ego Nwodim speaks warmly about her seven years on Saturday Night Live. She says she learned a lot and had a great time, but felt it was time to pursue other opportunities. Nwodim joined the show in 2018 as a featured player and became a main cast member in 2020. Her hiring as the seventh Black woman on SNL was both celebrated by Leslie Jones and seen as a sign of the show’s ongoing lack of diversity. Jones pointed out how difficult it was to be one of so few Black women on the cast and asked Nwodim if she felt pressure to represent so much. Nwodim said she was proud to be part of that group, especially with Punkie Johnson joining after her, and hopes the show continues to find and include diverse talent. She also expressed that while she enjoyed playing a wide variety of characters, some viewers didn’t fully appreciate the range of her performances. It’s unclear who Nwodim might be referencing with a subtle comment, but her ability to convincingly portray both Dionne Warwick and a Disney mom proves her incredible versatility.