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The third season of *Elsbeth* is almost here, and Carrie Preston recently chatted with Jesse Tyler Ferguson on his show, *Dinner’s on Me*. While they discussed the upcoming season, they also talked about last season’s villain and Preston’s husband, Michael Emerson. They shared the story of how they met and fell in love while performing *Hamlet* at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Tim Burton already has a history with the story of Frankenstein, including Mary Shelley’s original novel in his collection. His film *Frankenweenie*, which he originally made as a short film, retells the basic *Frankenstein* story and also celebrates the classic Universal monsters he loved as a child. It might seem strange that another of Burton’s films would explore similar ideas, but *Corpse Bride* beautifully captures the heart of what the *Frankenstein* story is really about.

Andrew Garfield recently addressed the possibility of a third *Amazing Spider-Man* movie. When asked about *The Amazing Spider-Man 3*, he confirmed it’s no longer in development and doesn’t expect it to happen, though he appreciated the enthusiasm for it. The film, which was first planned in 2016, is officially canceled.

According to ComicBook.com, the 2004 film *Hellboy* is now available on Paramount+, but other movies in the *Hellboy* series aren’t currently on the platform. The movie stars Ron Perlman and features Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, Karel Roden, Rupert Evans, and John Hurt. Guillermo del Toro directed and wrote the film, which is based on the first *Hellboy* comic, *Hellboy: Seed of Destruction*, created by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse Comics.

As a big fan of the *Knives Out* films – seriously, the cast is incredible and everyone’s been loving them – I’ve been wondering what director Rian Johnson had up his sleeve next. I just learned at Contenders London that he’s putting *Knives Out* on hold for a bit to work on a completely new, original screenplay. It’s a little disappointing to wait for another mystery, but I’m excited to see what he comes up with next!

We’ve been collaborating with animators from around the world, which is bringing fresh perspectives and emotional depth to our work that we hadn’t explored before,” Matsumi explained. “This allows us to create more compelling visuals, especially with projects like this one, but we’re careful not to overdo it – we always strive for balance. It’s a really exciting process.

As a longtime RPG fan, I’ve seen a lot of series come and go, but it’s awesome how some new ones have really broken through, and the older ones keep finding ways to stay fresh. Honestly, looking at the best JRPGs from the last twenty years, it’s clear the genre is still going strong! We all love the classics – and for good reason – but there’s a ton of incredible new stuff out there if you’re willing to give it a shot.

The second season of *Peacemaker* ended with a major cliffhanger for Chris, as his friends create Checkmate, a team inspired by the DC Comics group. However, Chris is unexpectedly sent to a secret prison planet by Rick Flagg Sr. While many assumed this meant a third season was needed to wrap up the story, James Gunn says that’s not necessarily the case. He told Deadline that while he wouldn’t rule out a future season entirely, a third season isn’t currently planned. Instead, the finale seems to be setting the stage for *Man of Tomorrow* and potentially a spin-off series focused on Checkmate.

The original *Five Nights at Freddy’s* film featured Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt, a man who takes a job as a nighttime security guard at a rundown pizza restaurant to provide for himself and his sister. Things quickly go wrong for Mike, as the restaurant is haunted by animatronic characters possessed by the spirits of children murdered by the serial killer William Afton. The first movie left the door open for a continuation, and with the *FNaF* game series being so extensive, the announcement of a sequel wasn’t a surprise.

As a huge X-Men fan, I’ve always noticed how often the comics revisit big storylines like the Phoenix Force or time travel – it’s like they cycle through familiar ground. But the Krakoan era felt different; it really tried to build something totally new that could become legendary for years to come. Now that it’s finished, it’s a perfect moment to think about why it was so special and, honestly, what feels *missing* from the X-Men now that Krakoa is no longer part of the story.