Movies

Dark Horse Comics started in the late 1980s and quickly became known for publishing popular licensed properties like *Star Wars*. It also gained a reputation as a publisher that gave creators a lot of freedom. This made it a great home for *Alien*, a franchise that has always benefited from allowing its storytellers creative control. *Aliens: Salvation*, which follows a religious crew member and his captain as they struggle to survive on a strange planet after their ship is overrun by Xenomorphs, perfectly showcases the exciting stories that resulted from this combination.

Tom Holland was able to join Zendaya at his charity event, the Brothers Trust Posh Pub Quiz, on September 20, just one day after his accident, according to *People* magazine. Holland started Brothers Trust in 2017 to help smaller charities gain more visibility and funding. He hosted the pub quiz, but *The Sun* reports that he had to leave before it finished.

Our team at Agents of Fandom recently attended the Edmonton Expo, where actor Mike Colter participated in a panel discussion about his work. He was asked about the possibility of his character, Luke Cage, returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Colter responded by saying he hadn’t heard anything suggesting a return, and pointed out that Marvel hasn’t revived any of the Netflix-based Marvel shows recently.

Jordon Hudson’s role with the UNC football team has faced questions in the past, and she’s now drawing attention again after a recent defeat. Many people, including former NFL coach Jon Gruden, have voiced their opinions about her behavior.

Let’s be honest, it’s a bit unusual to choose *The Age of Innocence* as a favorite Martin Scorsese film. But the person who does probably also loves *Silence*, ranks *Casino* above *Goodfellas* (and they’re right!), and considers the 1980s to be Scorsese’s strongest period. That’s the kind of fan we’re talking about!

Dir. Akiva Schaffer, 85 minutes

Disney delayed the release of the new *Mandalorian and Grogu* trailer last week for a specific reason. It was originally planned to come out on Friday, but the studio put it on hold because of the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. Kimmel was taken off the air after making false and highly inflammatory claims about Charlie Kirk, which even led to concerns from FCC officials about potential issues for Disney and ABC.

Zach Cregger recently discussed his interest in continuing to direct horror films in an interview with Collider. He was asked if he was concerned about becoming known primarily for horror, similar to how Ari Aster is often categorized.

Jon Favreau is directing a new Star Wars movie continuing the story of The Mandalorian and Grogu. He wrote the screenplay with Dave Filoni, and the film is scheduled to hit US theaters next May.

Ethan Hawke stars as Lee Raybon, a man who describes himself as a “truthstorian.” He owns a rare bookstore in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but also works as an investigative journalist for a small local magazine called *The Heartland Press*. The story begins when Dale Washberg, from a prominent Oklahoma family, commits suicide after hiding a note inside a book. This happens shortly after Lee publishes an exposé detailing the Washberg family’s troubled past, but Lee isn’t convinced the two events are simply connected. He believes something more is going on, stating, “Everything is connected. Darkness is always afoot.” Dale’s brother, Donald, is running for governor and appears to be having an inappropriate relationship with Dale’s widow, Betty Jo. Meanwhile, Lee is also investigating Akron Construction, a company that’s buying up Black-owned businesses, and suspects they are intentionally eliminating competition to harm the local economy. Frank Martin, the wealthy and influential owner of Akron, doesn’t appreciate Lee’s investigation, and neither does Allen Murphy, a threatening man who works for him.