David Thewlis, known for his role as Fagin in The Artful Dodger, recently told The Upcoming that he feels optimistic about a third season. He described the team as “quietly confident” and said things are progressing well, stating it’s “so far, so good.”
Jason Lively and Blake Baldoni recently attended a court-ordered meeting to explore a possible settlement in their legal dispute. Baldoni arrived with his wife, cheerfully posing for photographers. Lively appeared alone, dressed in a professional suit and appearing more somber. According to Variety, their lawyer, Bryan Freedman, stated that no settlement was reached during the meeting, though future negotiations are still possible. Baldoni’s legal team has also asked the judge to dismiss Lively’s claims, which could end the case altogether. However, if things remain as they are, the case is still on track for a trial in May. Freedman indicated they are prepared to proceed to trial, stating, “We’re looking forward to it.”
This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, and while some episodes haven’t held up over time, one remains strikingly relevant: Star Trek: Voyager‘s “Living Witness” (Season 4, Episode 23). The episode deals with the dangers of misinformation and manipulation, a theme that feels particularly important today with the increasing prevalence of AI, deepfakes, and fake news. It’s a surprisingly accurate reflection of our current world.
I’m a big fan of The 13th Warrior! It’s based on the old story of Beowulf, but it’s not a straight retelling. The filmmakers took the basic idea of the legend and blended it with a real historical account – the writings of Ahmad ibn Fadlan, who actually traveled with Vikings along the Volga River. They traded the magical parts of Beowulf for a more realistic, gritty feel based on what ibn Fadlan wrote about his experiences.
Following the huge success of Top Gun: Maverick – it earned almost $1.5 billion and was even nominated for an Oscar – a third Top Gun movie is now in the works. Christopher McQuarrie and Ehren Kruger, who worked on the previous film, are returning to write the script.
The Van Der Beek family is facing incredibly high medical bills. To help, friends organized a GoFundMe campaign and even hosted a Dawson’s Creek reunion last year. Actor Paul Walter Hauser has also been using Cameo to raise money for the family, sharing a heartfelt message on Instagram expressing support and promising continued prayers and fundraising efforts. Here are some tributes from friends and colleagues remembering James Van Der Beek.
Fame can sometimes limit an actor, forcing them into roles they can’t escape. But James Van Der Beek, who recently passed away at 48, wasn’t that type of performer. He was incredibly popular for a short time in the late 90s and early 2000s – known for Dawson’s Creek, the football film Varsity Blues, and The Rules of Attraction. After that, he often played variations of himself, and he was surprisingly willing to make fun of his own public image, something many actors avoid. Van Der Beek didn’t seem to worry about maintaining a carefully crafted persona. He openly acknowledged how huge Dawson’s Creek became and didn’t mind poking fun at its overwhelming presence in pop culture, even if it meant playfully diminishing his own image.
Season 2 of Severance broke viewership records for Apple TV+, and the network is hoping to build on that momentum. Production for Season 3 is starting shortly, and Apple is already looking ahead to Season 4 and beyond. They also plan to create more content within the Severance world, potentially including prequel stories, spin-off series, and versions of the show made for different countries.
According to ComicBook.com, a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series will be released later this year, published by Penguin Random House. The exciting news is that Marguerite Bennett, who previously wrote Power Rangers: Beyond the Grid, is writing this new series as well.
A sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie is in the works, but details about the plot and who will star in it have been uncertain. A reboot featuring Margot Robbie was announced in 2018, but she later confirmed in 2022 that the project was cancelled. It’s also unclear if Johnny Depp will return as Jack Sparrow, though some reports suggest the story might focus on Jack Sparrow’s son.