James Gunn recently addressed rumors about the future of the upcoming series Paradise Lost. The show, a Game of Thronesstyle prequel focusing on the Amazons before Wonder Woman’s birth, was reportedly canceled after three years with no updates. However, Gunn confirmed on Threads that Paradise Lost* is still in development, expressing his surprise at the inaccurate reports circulating online and stating he was unaware of the claims.
Rumors circulated that the show Paradise Lost had been cancelled, so someone asked James Gunn on Threads if they were true. Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, replied, “Definitely not! I just checked Threads for the first time in weeks and all I’m seeing is misinformation. It’s crazy!”
A new play called Game of Thrones: The Mad King, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, will premiere this summer at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The play focuses on the events of the Tourney at Harrenhal, which happened roughly fifteen years before the start of the Game of Thrones series – an event frequently mentioned and built up by author George R.R. Martin on his website.
Over six seasons, Cobra Kai gave depth to Johnny Lawrence, the seemingly one-dimensional villain from the original movie, and also showed a more nuanced side to the traditionally heroic Daniel LaRusso. The series achieved this through Johnny’s journey of growth and ultimately, the finale redefined the story established in the films.
James Gunn, who often clarifies rumors about DC Studios, recently addressed a question on Threads about whether The Brave and The Bold movie was delayed to prioritize speeding up production of The Batman 3. Gunn responded that he wasn’t sure where that information came from, but confirmed that DC Studios is currently focused on finalizing scripts before starting any projects quickly.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a surge of disaster movies. In 1997, both Dante’s Peak and Volcano were box office hits, and the following year brought Armageddon and Deep Impact, featuring heroes trying to prevent asteroid impacts. This trend continued in 2013 with White House Down and Olympus Has Fallen, which both depicted terrorists seizing the White House and determined American heroes fighting to regain control.
Over the past few weeks, regular network TV programming has been limited for a few reasons. Some shows, like Shifting Gears, have finished their seasons, while others, including High Potential and 9-1-1, are temporarily on hold. Additionally, NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan has caused disruptions, meaning shows like those in the Law & Order and One Chicago series aren’t currently airing new episodes.
Lots of excellent limited series are available to watch right now. But if you’re looking at Prime Video, many of their top shows have several seasons, meaning they take more time to finish.
Stephen King’s science fiction novel, originally published in 1987, was adapted into a miniseries by ABC in 1993. However, King has often said he disliked the miniseries, feeling it looked low-budget. More than twenty years later, Universal Pictures announced a new version of The Tommyknockers, with Owen Lee, Larry Sanitsky, and James Wan, known for The Conjuring, producing.
According to Collider, director Adam Wingard is no longer working on Face/Off 2, leaving the project without a director. The reason for his exit is currently unknown. However, Paramount Pictures hasn’t canceled the film and is still interested in making it. They’ve opened up the directing search, allowing filmmakers to submit their ideas for the sequel – a project that’s been in development for 29 years since the original movie.