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That opening sequence was unusual! We rarely see a ‘Previously On…’ segment concentrate so heavily on a single relationship, and going back so far. Combined with the trailer for the rest of the season, it seems like the main focus will be on the conflict surrounding Dorit and why everyone is upset with her. Honestly, as someone who hasn’t been a fan of Dorit for a while, I’m really looking forward to seeing how this plays out – I’m more excited about it than Shane Hollander preparing for Ilya’s arrival! And a quick note: Rachael Zoe’s comment in the trailer – calling Dorit “hot as fuck” while she walked away from dinner – was a highlight.

Released as the final Sonic the Hedgehog game for Sega consoles, Sonic Adventure 2 was a fantastic send-off. It excelled in every way, and its new story elements and characters had a lasting impact on the Sonic franchise.

Recently, many romantic movies – whether funny or serious – have heavily promoted the obvious connection between their stars. Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney almost had everyone believing they were actually a couple, and Jessie Buckley famously described her co-star Paul Mescal in very passionate terms. Even though these relationships are almost always purely professional, the publicity surrounding the films often feels like advertisements for dating apps, suggesting viewers could find a similar connection. It’s therefore surprising to hear Margot Robbie describe how she and her friends reacted intensely to her co-star. She’s repeatedly had to clarify that a romantic moment in the film was inspired by something her co-star actually did. Both Robbie and her co-star are far more engaging and appealing when they showcase their individuality. Robbie shines when sharing stories about her nights out, and her co-star is at his best when discussing his creative work. If this adaptation of Wuthering Heights truly wants to evoke strong emotions, as its marketing suggests, it should embrace the story’s wildness and unpredictability and abandon traditional filmmaking approaches.

The new series, officially named Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, kicks off Ryan Murphy’s latest television project, an expansion of his “American Story” anthology. This means Murphy and his team can create shows in various genres, drawing from historical events and scandals for compelling stories. Originally called American Love Story, the title suggests future installments won’t be limited to American subjects. This series is a departure from the over-the-top style of American Horror Story, and more in line with the realistic approach of American Crime Story, where Murphy has done some of his best work. American Crime Story delivered hits like The People v. O.J. Simpson, The Assassination of Gianni Versace, and Impeachment, which succeeded because they combined accurate historical details with strong themes and memorable performances – like Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark, Darren Criss as Andrew Cunanan, and Beanie Feldstein as Monica Lewinsky. Feldstein’s performance, in particular, could have become iconic if the show hadn’t had issues with its release on Hulu.

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman on X, Ghost Rider won’t be appearing in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie, even though Marvel was previously searching for an actor to play the role. Richtman believes Marvel Studios decided against introducing the character in this film.

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash was the biggest movie of 2025, earning $1.441 billion worldwide. Though the film cost over $500 million to make, it wasn’t the only significant event in Cameron’s year.

When NBC announced a new version of The Rockford Files, it immediately became a highly anticipated TV pilot. Only two actors were considered for the main role, but Nathan Fillion ultimately landed the part.

Even though the Spider-Verse has space for many different heroes, the choice to replace the Spider-Noir character was unexpected. With the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie coming soon – and featuring Peter Parker – and Nicolas Cage having already played Spider-Man Noir as Peter Parker, the decision to change the character makes you wonder why. Fortunately, there is a good reason for the change.

Even though Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the ninth Spider-Man film, Sam Raimi’s earlier movies remain incredibly important to the superhero genre. Each film has offered its own take on the character, but one stands out for a particularly insightful quote. This quote goes beyond the famous idea of power and responsibility, and really gets to the heart of Peter Parker’s character and what drives him.

It’s definitely possible we’ll see other Spider-Noir characters break away from their original stories, but it’s important that one character, Cat Hardy – who has the potential to be the first live-action Black Cat – isn’t played too cautiously. Hopefully, the filmmakers will take some risks with her portrayal.