Minority Mindset

Beck isn’t the only new face joining the cast! Brooks Nader, known for her role on Love Thy Nader, will be making her first scripted TV appearance as Selene, a skilled lifeguard at Zuma Beach who often clashes with Hobie. The show also stars Hassie Harrison (Yellowstone), Jessica Belkin, David Chokachi, and Thaddeus LaGrone. The story centers around Hobie’s daughter, Charlie, who unexpectedly arrives to work alongside the team and carry on the Buchannon family tradition. The series, consisting of twelve episodes, is scheduled to premiere during the 2026-2027 television season, so start preparing your red swimwear!

Netflix has dropped the official trailer for Season 3 of XO Kitty, giving fans a look at what’s coming up – including some surprising plot twists and a guest appearance by Lana Condor, reprising her role as Lara Jean Covey from To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before. Sharp-eyed viewers also noticed a detail in the trailer that might hint at a new development in Kitty and Min-Ho’s relationship.

As a huge movie and TV fan, I found this detail fascinating. Apparently, a guy named Cipriani was bragging about planting a story in The Hollywood Reporter about the conflict between Paramount and South Park. He claimed he actually saved Paramount a staggering $1.5 billion by controlling how the story was presented to the public. What’s even wilder is that after the article came out, he texted the Paramount executive, Shell, basically taking credit and suggesting he’d deliberately kept quiet until after publication so Shell could convincingly deny any involvement. Shell’s response? A simple, “I owe you dinner!” It just shows how much influence public perception can have, and how things get done behind the scenes in Hollywood.

The first Star Wars movie, Episode IV – A New Hope, launched the hugely popular franchise we still enjoy today. This film and the two that immediately followed make up what fans call the Original Trilogy. Nearly 50 years have passed since Star Wars first appeared in theaters, and many generations have seen various versions of those original three films. While there’s always debate about details like who shot first, one change made to the classics was a clear improvement over the original releases.

Given the popularity of Diana Gabaldon’s books, it’s no shock that the series is getting a lot of buzz. However, it’s unusual for a show originally on Starz to also appear on Netflix, since most networks and streaming services want exclusive content. This might be why Outlander is now a top 10 trending show on Netflix worldwide – many people don’t subscribe to both platforms. Allowing Netflix to show the series could also benefit Starz, attracting new viewers and encouraging them to subscribe to Starz for the final season.

Taylor Sheridan is proving he knows how to captivate audiences. His 13-episode series, Marshals, is already a hit, building on the success he achieved creating the interconnected world of Yellowstone. Now, with Tulsa King gaining traction, he’s expanding that universe further, beginning with its first spinoff, Frisco King.

Okay, so as you probably know, Mario and Luigi already saved Princess Peach from Bowser once. But now, Bowser’s got a son, Bowser Jr., and he’s determined to break his dad out of wherever he’s being held and basically carry on the family business of, well, being bad. The synopsis says me and the guys – Mario and Luigi, of course – are going on a whole intergalactic road trip with some familiar faces and new friends to stop this kid from succeeding. Sounds like a wild ride!