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After merging with Skydance earlier this year, Paramount+ is planning to create more content, which will lead to price increases for viewers. Recent financial reports showed declines in traditional TV advertising and distribution revenue. As a result, the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan will cost $8.99 per month – a $1 increase – and the ad-free Premium plan will rise to $13.99 per month starting in January 2026.

The new series, Last Samurai Standing, has received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on a popular manga, this action-packed martial arts show stars Junichi Okada (known for From Up on Poppy Hill and Tales from Earthsea) as Shujiro Saga. He enters a high-stakes competition where each life is worth one point, and the ultimate prize is a massive cash reward. Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with Jeff Ewing from Collider giving it a 9 out of 10, praising the series while noting a few areas that could have been further developed.

As of today, Osgood Perkins’ new film, Keeper, has a ‘Fresh’ rating of 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 26 reviews and with more still coming in. While this suggests a generally positive reception, it’s not Perkins’ lowest-rated film – his 2016 movie I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House received a 59% ‘Rotten’ score. The director has been on a roll recently, with Longlegs earning an 86% rating and The Monkey’s receiving a 77% ‘Fresh’ score.

To cope with this difficult time and maintain her sense of self, Carol demands a fabricated reality. She especially wants to control her memories of Helen, even though Helen’s memories are now part of a shared, global network. The intimate experiences she and Helen shared are now public knowledge, and the Others believe they can use this information to create a version of Helen that will comfort Carol. They hope that by recreating aspects of Helen based on what they know, they can alleviate Carol’s pain and make Helen feel present to her, even if only in a limited, lasting way.

The villain in “Bunker Down” is a pathetic, wealthy tech entrepreneur. Tony Hale plays Craig Hollis as a deeply unlikeable and privileged man who has shut himself off from the outside world – specifically, the perceived dangers of the Upper East Side and protests against the wealthy. He uses advanced technology to try and calm his growing paranoia. Craig’s intense dislike and distrust of others are so strong that Lieutenant Connor, a character I’ve come to appreciate, even sharply criticizes him for using his intelligence for pointless and harmful goals.

It turns out Dakota isn’t being honest, and Jessi threatens to tell Taylor about inappropriate messages he sent to someone close to her if he doesn’t confess himself. He hasn’t come clean yet. They’re currently relaxing in bed, looking through photos from Stagecoach, and Taylor expresses her continued affection for him. It’s clear this drama will be used as a highlight reel for the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.

A key member of the original Avengers is also a pioneer in artificial intelligence within the Marvel Universe. This explains why the Avengers have always been closely connected to the growth of robotic intelligence. Stories like Iron Man 2020 and teams such as Avengers A.I. have continued to explore and advance AI technology in the Marvel world.

Named one of Elle’s Women of 2025, Jennifer Aniston recently shared details about her life and career. When asked which of her past characters she most relates to, she chose Rachel Green. However, she expressed admiration for Alex Levy from The Morning Show, explaining that she’s drawn to Levy’s overall energy rather than any intensity or drama.

It seems the mysterious group known as the Eye is once again pulling the strings. The original Four Horsemen – J. Daniel Atlas, Merritt McKinney, Jack Wilder, and Henley Reeves – receive invitations that act as a map, leading them to a castle in France. But they can’t do it alone; they need help from a new trio of talented magicians – Charlie, Bosco Leroy, and June – who are running similar schemes in Brooklyn.

Instead, everyone heads to Palm Springs for the Stagecoach music festival. There, social media moms are making sponsored content for a particularly questionable brand, and everyone’s talking about when the ‘DadTok’ influencers will arrive. Before anyone can really consider Dakota’s motives for trying to get back with Taylor, Demi starts causing trouble again, posting a story that reads: