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Shows like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka, along with the new movie The Mandalorian & Grogu, are all part of a larger, connected story. This story is expected to lead to a team-up movie directed by Dave Filoni, which will largely adapt the popular Thrawn trilogy from the old Star Wars Expanded Universe – stories that originally followed Return of the Jedi before Disney bought Lucasfilm. Now, some fans are wondering if Disney is using this adaptation to address or revise aspects of the more recent sequel trilogy. But is focusing on this specific, older part of Star Wars lore a smart move, or is it too narrow a focus?

Harder’s latest film feels more assured than his previous work, featuring even more visually appealing settings and a more intricate storyline. While his confidence sometimes leads to unbelievable scenarios, particularly regarding the character CW’s online skills, it mostly adds to the film’s lighthearted entertainment. Like his earlier film Influencer, this one doesn’t offer a deeply critical look at internet culture, though it does include some sharp observations and political commentary. Ultimately, the film’s success rests on Naud’s performance, as she clearly relishes her role, and the audience does too. It’s so enjoyable that a third film, set in another exotic location, would be entirely welcome.

It’s been a challenging year for Jimmy Kimmel’s show. In September, Disney and ABC temporarily paused JKL after criticism of Kimmel’s comments about the murder of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk. After a week and a viewer boycott, the show returned, though some local stations owned by Nexstar and Sinclair initially refused to air it – they eventually added it back to their lineups after just four days. Now, Disney has renewed Kimmel’s show for another year. Here’s to that!

Lots of shows have attempted to copy the look and popularity of Game of Thrones, but most haven’t done well. While a few have been okay, the fantasy shows that have succeeded usually stand out on their own, instead of simply trying to be the next Game of Thrones. Despite this, many shows still try to follow that formula.

Belows, all the actors, filmmakers, and “cinetistes” who are on Team Dano.

It’s true – not all Targaryens have the signature silver-gold hair. Jon Snow is a prime example, looking so much like everyone else in Westeros that no one suspected his Targaryen heritage. Even when the Targaryens ruled, some family members were born with dark hair, inherited from ancestors outside the Targaryen line. However, the show House of the Dragon didn’t acknowledge this genetic reality when it premiered in 2022. Luckily, the new spinoff series – which author George R.R. Martin is very excited about – is finally addressing this.

According to Bloomberg, Jimmy Kimmel has signed a new contract to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! through at least May 2027, even after recent controversy.

Director Alexandria Stapleton and 50 Cent have been promoting their new documentary, and during a recent interview with GQ, they were questioned about where they got the footage used in it. When neither of them revealed their source, the interviewer asked why they believed Diddy would have ordered the creation of such footage. 50 Cent then offered his opinion on the matter.

With Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir – a character he previously voiced in Into the Spider-Verse – many fans assumed the new series would continue that same storyline. However, a recent look at the series’ poster suggests it might not be connected to the Spider-Verse films after all.

During the CCXP panel for IT: Welcome to Derry, director Andy Muschietti, as reported by ScreenRant‘s Jordan Williams, shared how Hank Grogan’s character changes the events leading up to the fire. However, Muschietti explained that the core reasons behind the story and its final result remain consistent. You can find his full explanation below.