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Okay, so there have been some whispers about potential hurdles, but HBO is still sounding really confident about their upcoming Harry Potter series. What’s exciting is they’re planning a full season for each book, which means they can really explore the story in a way the original movies just didn’t have time for. The cast and crew are constantly stressing how closely they’re sticking to the books, and honestly, that’s a huge relief for a longtime fan like me. We’re looking at a 2027 premiere, and I’m already setting my DVR!

In a recent interview with Variety, Matt Damon revealed a playful prank George Clooney pulled on him during the filming of their 2014 movie, The Monuments Men (which Clooney also directed). Damon said Clooney secretly instructed the costume department to subtly take in his costumes – by just an eighth of an inch – each day.

While the later seasons of Supernatural centered on the war between Heaven and Hell, the show never lost its roots in monster hunting. If you’re a fan looking for similar entertainment, there are plenty of great shows and some fantastic movies to choose from. If you especially enjoyed the show’s standalone monster hunts, you’ll find a lot of exciting, action-filled films that deliver that same kind of experience.

The Star Trek episode “A Private Little War” is often remembered for featuring the Mugato, a white, ape-like alien that attacked Captain Kirk on the planet Neural. Kirk was cured of the Mugato’s venom through a unique healing process, described as “orgasmic therapy,” administered by Nona, a woman with mystical abilities from the planet’s native Hill people.

The new season of When Calls the Heart—Season 13—finally arrived this weekend as part of the 2026 TV lineup, and the premiere was full of drama! Fans, known as Hearties, have been waiting a long time, and the episode delivered some heartfelt moments. Although things seemed peaceful in Hope Valley with Elizabeth, Nathan, and the children, the episode concluded with a shocking cliffhanger. Thankfully, the cast has already shared their thoughts on what it all means.

Some fans have revisited statements made by the Duffer brothers about Season 5, particularly regarding what they described as one of the most shocking deaths in the show. It’s likely they were referring to the violent death of Vecna. The scene is intensely graphic, highlighting each blow and flashing back to previous victims of the Upside Down’s impact on Hawkins. However, according to actress Natalia Dyer, filming the scene didn’t require many retakes. She recently shared this with Tudum:

As of today, January 5th, the movie Trust is the third most popular film on Paramount+ globally, according to FlixPatrol. It’s currently behind Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and The Naked Gun (2025), but ahead of films like The Stranger in My Home, High Ground, Night Hunter, The Last Gunfight, Humane, World War Z, and The Substance.

Rivera and Herrold first connected on Instagram in 2020 after Herrold’s show premiered. Feeling isolated during the pandemic, Herrold was responding to congratulatory messages and decided to reply to Rivera, hoping to avoid unwanted attention. She told W Magazine that his message seemed safe, so she simply said, “Thank you.” To her surprise, she woke up to a series of video messages. Initially worried, she checked his profile and found him appealing and harmless. He had messaged her requesting an interview for a journalism class project – a celebrity interview – which led to a 40-minute conversation. This marked the start of their relationship, and hopefully earned Rivera a good grade in class.

What makes Robert McCall so captivating is his sheer ruthlessness in action. He’s not just clever, but incredibly brutal, and the film doesn’t hold back – we see this immediately in the very first action sequence. Armed with only a stopwatch, McCall effortlessly takes down a room full of gangsters, instantly establishing the film as something special.

Although James Gunn isn’t directing Supergirl, the movie strongly resembles Guardians of the Galaxy in its style and feel. Both films share a science fiction setting and a lively, rock-and-roll energy, suggesting the characters Kara Zor-El and Star-Lord would likely be friends. Gunn recently discussed this connection during an appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast, explaining…