The latest Assassin’s Creed game, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, launched on March 20, 2025, and Ubisoft reports it’s exceeding sales expectations. Despite this, many players haven’t been happy with the game, and its first expansion, Claws of Awaji, received largely negative feedback. Ubisoft has announced future plans for Shadows in a 2026 roadmap, but it’s unclear if they can address fan concerns and improve the game’s reception.
Barnes & Noble is releasing a new art book, Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art Of The Movie, by Jess Harrold on August 4th. It will feature artwork from the upcoming Spider-Man film, which hits theaters on July 31st, and also includes a summary of the movie’s plot, as well as hints about a four-year time jump within the story.
Police dramas are a common sight on television, and many of the longest-running scripted series, like Law & Order: SVU and NCIS, fit into this genre. However, ABC’s The Rookie stands out. Unlike those traditional shows, The Rookie gives equal attention to both the police work and the personal lives of its characters. This approach has clearly worked for ABC, making The Rookie, created by Alexi Hawley, one of the network’s biggest hits.
The 2024 film Sonic the Hedgehog 3, starring Keanu Reeves as the new character Shadow, includes a scene after the credits that hints at Amy Rose’s appearance in a future movie. In this scene, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz) is being pursued by multiple Metal Sonics when Amy Rose unexpectedly arrives to help him. While she appears in the scene, the actress playing Amy Rose has only just been confirmed and she doesn’t have any lines.
DeuxMoi, a popular Instagram account known for sharing celebrity rumors, recently shared an unverified email claiming that director Chloé Zhao is being considered to write and direct the next Mission: Impossible film. According to the email, Tom Cruise personally reached out to her, and they’ve already begun developing the story and script.
Prime Video’s animated series Invincible, created by Robert Kirkman and based on his comic book, centers around teenager Mark Grayson and his journey to becoming a superhero. He’s mentored by his father, Omni-Man, who is widely considered the most powerful hero on the planet. Though season 3 concluded in March 2025, it was announced that season 4 would arrive on March 18th.
Weekends are perfect for movie time! If you don’t want to go to the cinema, you can easily enjoy a film at home with popcorn and cozy pajamas.
Cronin was also the writer for this new version of The Mummy. Warner Bros. even briefly titled it Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, potentially based on audience feedback from test screenings. This new title also helps differentiate it from other Mummy projects and highlights the work of a rising horror director. The film is produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, with Jason Blum and James Wan overseeing the project. Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón star in the movie, and a new trailer has just been released following a first look in January.
Barnes & Noble just revealed details about the upcoming book, Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art Of The Movie by Jess Harrold. Along with the book announcement, they shared the first details about the plot of this new installment, which is part of Phase 6. You can find the plot summary below.
Despite being based on the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian, the upcoming movie featuring Din Djarin and Grogu doesn’t quite feel like a major cinematic event. Even knowing the story, it doesn’t seem big enough to justify being a full-length film – it still feels more like an extended TV episode. However, it’s still too soon to dismiss the movie entirely, and there are reasons to remain hopeful about the upcoming Star Wars film.