Minority Mindset

Illumination’s success wasn’t overnight. It took years of work to establish the studio and create a collection of beloved, popular films. In fact, Illumination has a remarkable track record of hits, and many of these films have been key to the studio’s identity, ultimately influencing projects like The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The first images from the set of The Last of Us Season 3, filmed in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, have surfaced online thanks to a Reddit user named raybarks. Filming started in March and is scheduled to finish in November. The photos show large blue screens being used for outdoor scenes, and many believe these are for building the Seraphites’ village. Season 3 is expected to focus heavily on the character of Abby, played by Kaitlyn Dever, and her storyline will likely involve more scenes in and around the village.

Many science fiction shows with unique ideas and dedicated fans are unfortunately cut short, often leaving storylines unfinished. The rise of streaming services hasn’t helped, and this list highlights the sci-fi TV shows that deserved to continue. These shows were developing something truly special when they were unexpectedly canceled, ending abruptly or fading into obscurity. Despite their premature ends, they all have the potential to be successfully revived today.

The new series, created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, features a cast including Turner, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jason Isaacs, Bill Paterson, and Sigourney Weaver. Based on the popular video game, Tomb Raider centers on archaeologist Lara Croft’s quest to uncover lost relics. When she was cast in September, Turner shared her excitement as a longtime fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara Croft. She acknowledged the challenge of following Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander’s iconic portrayals, but expressed confidence in Waller-Bridge’s direction, believing it would ensure a successful series for both the show and the character.

Ben was completely blindsided by Ellie’s sudden outburst, even more so than Jason, who was already confused by the kitchen’s disarray. He hadn’t seen any signs that she was unhappy, and it happened right before they needed to start serving customers. It seemed her stress mirrored Ben’s own anxiety about getting dinner out on time – something he’d been actively working on. While a quick disagreement might have been manageable, Ellie remained upset when she returned to the kitchen. When Ben hesitantly said he wasn’t sure he could handle her attitude, she told him to deal with it and stop complaining. Daisy, who entered the kitchen at that moment, was stunned that anyone would speak to a manager that way.

The charming cast and the town of Hawkins, Indiana, became hugely popular throughout the decade, and fans constantly debated who would end up with whom – focusing on characters like Mike, Eleven, and Will. Now that Stranger Things has finished, it will be hard to find another show that captures the same magic.