The Name’s Bond. James ‘Amazon Echo’ Bond.

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Previous sources have suggested tension between Barbara Broccoli and Amazon, which acquired MGM in 2021, including the Bond franchise. An article from the Wall Street Journal published in December 2024 quoted Broccoli calling Amazon executives “foolish.” Notably, no new James Bond actor or film has been announced since Daniel Craig’s last appearance in No Time to Die (2021). Known for her strong guardianship of the franchise, Broccoli has declined several opportunities for tie-in projects such as TV series and video games.

The White-Power Fantasy of Reacher

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On a cool April day, my mother traveled up from sunny south Florida to Chicago, and it was up to me to choose a suitable wallpaper-TV setup for her unique preferences. My Creole mom, fiercely rooted in the South, may not represent the typical palate that critics might consider when gauging mainstream American taste, but she has always served as a reliable gauge for me, especially for those who watch movies not as cinephiles, but simply for enjoyment. I would describe her tastes as quintessential American normcore.

I deliberated over true crime and romantic dramas that might appeal to her, before considering the popular streaming series Reacher, which had just wrapped up its second season. I’d been hearing a lot of praise for the show on social media – about its entertaining fun factor and the attractiveness of the lead character.

Reacher Recap: The Seventh Sense

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In the TV show, what you see as just a phone is constantly being used by Reacher for chatter. Kicking off this episode, he immediately calls Duffy upon discovering Teresa’s earring in Beck’s carriage house. Based on an almost finished meal of food he had seen Duke carry out to this building earlier and the existence of a cot with a space heater, he deduces that Teresa’s captors might have moved her no more than a few hours previously. He swiftly dampens Duffy’s relief by stating, “If Beck is in cahoots with Reacher’s old adversary Francis Xavier Quinn, they aren’t keeping her alive and well for no particular reason.

A Real-Life ER Doctor Examines The Pitt

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Intense, gruesome, and highly tension-filled, “The Pitt” retains a lot of its appeal thanks to its real-time narrative format. Borrowing from the structure of shows like “24“, this 15-episode season follows the events of an entire 15-hour shift in real-time. This approach adds a heightened sense of reality to the series, which has been so convincing that it’s sparked discussions online, and even praise from voices within the medical community for its authenticity.

‘What Does that Nature Say to You’ Review: Hong Sangsoo Takes a Blurry Lens to Early Adulthood

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The narrative unfolds through grainy and slightly out-of-focus footage, as struggling thirty-something poet Donghwa, portrayed by Ha Seongguk, drives girlfriend Junhee (Kang Soyi) to her parents’ supposedly modest suburban home on a hill. To his surprise, the residence turns out to be far grander and expansive than expected. At first, it seems Donghwa isn’t invited inside, but an unexpected encounter with Junhee’s father, Oryeong (Kwon Haehyo), a man who takes pride in his politeness, transforms the casual visit into an extended meeting-the-parents scenario, revealing layers of complexity.

Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio Attached to Hawaii-Set Crime Film From Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt

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The crime thriller, filmed in Hawaii and being pitched to production companies and streaming platforms, is being likened within the industry to “The Departed” and “Goodfellas.” However, no agreements have been made yet, and the success of the project hinges on a distributor, as reported by several insiders knowledgeable about the project. The upcoming drama will be penned by author and journalist Nick Bilton, who was also behind the 2021 HBO documentary “Fake Famous.

Discovering the Unthinkable in Hades: Players Stunned by New Gameplay Mechanics!

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Reading that post titled “I didn’t even know this was possible” sparked a wave of excitement within me as a player. It feels like unearthing buried treasure when I stumble upon new mechanics while playing Hades. Players have been sharing stories about utilizing various deities’ abilities to their advantage, which in turn has opened up unexpected gameplay possibilities. A comment by user aq2003 even humorously mentioned “two aroace icons maximizing their joint slay,” hinting at the fun and potent combinations that can come from teaming up with different characters. It seems like combining abilities can transform my runs into power-packed adventures! It’s as if I was playing chess all along, but now I’m finding out there were layers upon layers of strategies waiting to be uncovered in the depths of the underworld.