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The soundtrack for the movie Wicked: For Good is now available on Spotify! It features 11 songs, including two that weren’t in the original Broadway recording. Composer Stephen Schwartz wrote these new songs for the sequel, and they could potentially earn him two Academy Award nominations for Best Original Song. The new music expands on the stories of Elphaba and Glinda, giving stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande each an extra emotional song, and helps clarify the movie’s complex storyline.

With the release of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 approaching, Matthew Lillard, known for his role as the villain William Afton in the first FNAF movie, spoke with MovieWeb about the passionate fanbase and the growing story of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. It’s been over two years since the first film debuted.

Rian Johnson previously directed the 2017 Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, for Lucasfilm. Following that film’s release, Lucasfilm announced that Johnson would write and potentially direct a new series of Star Wars movies, starting with the first film.

Her new series, The Beast in Me, has received great reviews and is a global hit. Now, her most famous show is also available on Netflix worldwide, marking its first-ever global streaming release, according to Netflix’s Tudum blog.

In Wicked: For Good, the conflict between the witches of Oz isn’t just about politics – it’s also fueled by their shared attraction to Fiyero, a prince they both knew when they were students at Shiz University. Like in the original Broadway musical, Fiyero enters Shiz later than everyone else and quickly becomes involved with Glinda.

The film A Man Called Otto stars Tom Hanks as Otto, with his son Truman Hanks playing a younger version of the character. The cast also includes Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Mike Birbiglia, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, known for his role in The Lincoln Lawyer. While it didn’t receive any Academy Award nominations, the movie was a financial success, earning $113 million globally – more than films like Halloween Ends and Moonfall released in 2022.

Filmmakers Khaki and Eyni were given a close look at the life of Shahverdi and the people she serves. The film starts with Shahverdi’s campaign for office, which inspired many women – and some young men – to vote for the first time. While some community conservatives cautioned her against running, Shahverdi ultimately won because she was underestimated – seen as an eccentric but harmless neighbor. The film highlights how simply having a genuine desire to represent the people can be enough to achieve political influence.

In this episode of Coffee Chats, Cho and Hong discuss the moment they realized KPop Demon Hunters was becoming a big hit. They also talk about how Cho recorded their cover of the song “FREE,” and how working on the film brought up family memories for Hong.

For a relaxing weekend watch, Netflix has two great, feel-good movies that offer a break after a more intense film. Looking ahead to 2025, Netflix has several potential Oscar winners, and either of these would be a perfect way to kick off your weekend on the couch.

While Naruto excels in many areas – boasting memorable story arcs, thrilling battles, and deeply moving moments that resonated with a generation of anime fans – some early character choices and plot points created problems that continued to surface throughout the series, even into the Boruto sequel. These initial decisions limited character development and, as the story expanded, made the central message about overcoming hatred feel less impactful. Despite its strengths, these issues ultimately lingered and caused complications as the narrative grew in scope.