The Beauty’s Second Episode Dropped A ‘Gnarly’ Comic-Changing Twist, And I Got Rebecca Hall’s Thoughts

It’s easy to lose track of all the book and comic book adaptations coming out, but The Beauty is one you definitely shouldn’t miss. It’s a fantastical story with a strong message, impressive special effects, and a great cast—including some surprising guest appearances. Plus, it’s full of shocking twists, like the dramatic and unforgettable exit of co-star Rebecca Hall at the end of Episode 2.

New Gundam Anime Movie Sets ‘Clear’ Bar With Exclusive High Grade Gunpla Reveal

The 1/144 scale Ξ (Xi) Gundam, made with clear plastic, is a model kit of the main robot from the new movie, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. This movie is the second in a planned series of three films based on the Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash novels. This collectible will be available for pre-order at movie theaters soon, and its design closely matches the film’s visuals. It’s a limited-edition item, so purchasing it will require more than just a simple trip to the store.

Maul Shadow Lord Unveils a Major Ahsoka Series Cameo

Disney+ and Star Wars have released the first trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord, a new animated series focusing on the adventures of Sam Witwer’s Darth Maul between Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. The trailer showed plenty of Maul, along with other characters, and importantly featured Marrok, a character fans will recognize from Season 1 of Ahsoka.

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Needs a Mirror Universe Episode

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, beginning with the premiere of The Original Series in September 1966. Starfleet Academy Season 1 is one of the ways the franchise is celebrating. Though the new series is set almost 300 years in the future—the 32nd century—it’s quickly become clear that it fits seamlessly into the Star Trek universe. A key highlight of the show’s first two episodes is that its far-future setting won’t prevent it from honoring the franchise’s long and detailed history, and may even enhance one particular classic storyline.