Shawn Levy is directing a new Star Wars movie, titled Starfighter. Disney and Lucasfilm are planning to release it in U.S. theaters next year, and the film will feature Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, and other stars.
Phish isn’t a groundbreaking artist, but that doesn’t mean their music is bad—it’s just okay. Plenty of capable musicians never make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Hall should really be reserved for truly exceptional and influential artists, which Phish isn’t.
The month also features some exciting live events, like the Actor Awards happening early on, and the start of the Major League Baseball season with a game between the Yankees and Giants streamed online.
Created by Sam Raimi and R.J. Stewart, Xena: Warrior Princess began as a spin-off of their earlier series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and followed the exciting adventures of Lucy Lawless as the warrior Xena. The show ran for six seasons, achieving high ratings and critical acclaim, including several Emmy nominations. It has since become a beloved cult classic, with fans continuing to celebrate it at expos and conventions.
Chris Adams, as depicted in the MGM+ series, leads a team of seven gunslingers tasked with defending a peaceful village. A ruthless land baron is trying to steal their land, and Chris is determined to stop him. He’s a quiet, strong leader who doesn’t tolerate injustice or needless violence, and he lives by a strict personal code of fairness and self-control. He often communicates more through his intense gaze than through words.
According to Deadline, Paramount has raised its offer to buy Warner Bros., increasing the price from $30 to $31 per share. This new offer could be better than Netflix’s bid for the studio, but Warner Bros.’s board of directors still needs to decide if it’s a better deal.
Uma Thurman returned to acting last year with The Old Guard 2 on Netflix, calling it a way to ease back into action roles. Now, she’s fully committed, showcasing her action skills in the trailer for Pretty Lethal. She plays Devora Kasimer, a troubled former ballet star who terrorizes a young dance group after they stay at her isolated inn—a classic horror setting deep in the woods.
HBO has announced that the popular drama Industry will return for a fifth and final season before the current season ends. The show, which depicts the fast-paced world of high finance in the UK, has been very successful for HBO. Season four of Industry has received excellent reviews and attracted record numbers of viewers.
Dallas Jenkins, the creator of The Chosen, has announced plans for season 6, including details about a longer-than-usual finale. Season 6 will focus on the final weeks of Jesus’ life, specifically what happens after Judas betrays him following the Last Supper. This season is expected to be the second to last of the series.
Many games that were once considered perfect can eventually lose their popularity. Even those with large fan bases may be forgotten over time as fewer people suggest them to new players. This can happen if the game series declines, or simply because the developers move on to other projects.