Movies

As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan, I’ve always loved seeing new takes on the classic stories, but one trend really feels unnecessary: the addition of a third Holmes sibling. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle never wrote about one, yet so many movies and shows keep inventing them! While the idea of giving Sherlock a brilliant sister could be cool and offer a fresh perspective, the character of Beatrice Holmes just doesn’t quite work. Honestly, I think it’s time for filmmakers to officially retire this whole ‘secret sibling’ trope. Let’s stick to the Holmes and Watson dynamic we all know and love!

While at the 2026 Saturn Awards celebrating the nomination of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds for Best Science Fiction Television Series, TopMob spoke with Star Trek producers Trevor Roth and Rod Roddenberry. They asked the producers about the recent changes at Paramount and what they thought those changes might mean for the future of Star Trek.

A new horror series, based on Stephen King’s novel It, premiered on HBO and HBO Max in late October. Director Andy Muschietti previously adapted the book into two movies, released in 2017 and 2019, and is now continuing the story with this new series. He recently hinted that the upcoming season will be even more impressive than before.

There’s been a lot of speculation about who might be cast in the new HBO series, and many fans have suggested Cillian Murphy, known for his role in Oppenheimer. Recently, an actor who was rumored for the part publicly stated that he is not involved.

Action stars often look to the past for inspiration. Keanu Reeves admires Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, and Tom Cruise was captivated by Lawrence of Arabia. Jason Statham’s inspiration comes from a true classic: Enter the Dragon, starring Bruce Lee. He’s not just a fan of the film – it’s what motivated him to become an action star.

A new game, Metal Hunter, is now available on Steam and players are enjoying it! Released on March 6th, this free-to-keep indie JRPG combines traditional role-playing gameplay with the excitement of tanks. Once you redeem it, it’s yours to download and play whenever you want, as long as it’s still on Steam.

Originally, Tink was planned as a movie starring Reese Witherspoon, pitched in 2015. Like Maleficent and Cruella, it wasn’t a direct remake of a classic Disney animated film, but rather a new story exploring the backstory of a beloved character. In 2021, the project moved to Disney+ as a film, with Witherspoon remaining as a producer and Maria Melnik brought in to revise the script initially written by Victoria Strouse. However, when Yara Shahidi was cast as Tinker Bell in the 2023 live-action Peter Pan & Wendy, the future of the Tink project became uncertain. It’s currently unclear if Witherspoon is still involved now that the project may be a streaming series instead of a film.

Marvel Studios is finishing up work on Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The film is expected to hit US theaters later this year, and a follow-up movie, Avengers: Secret Wars, is planned for 2027.

Early reviews for Project Hail Mary are incredibly positive, with critics highlighting its stunning visuals and Ryan Gosling’s compelling performance. Even director Guillermo del Toro has expressed his enthusiasm online. The film is directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, the team behind popular movies like The Lego Movie and 22 Jump Street.

William Church provided the voice and appearance for Flint Marko, but couldn’t film his scenes for the Spider-Man movie due to COVID-19 restrictions. This meant Sandman mostly appeared as sand throughout the film. Though his future in live-action movies is uncertain, fans can still enjoy Sandman in an animated series.