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Paramount+ has released the official trailer for its new series, The Madison, which will debut with three episodes on March 14th. The show centers on a family from Manhattan, headed by Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer), as they relocate to Montana. Her husband, Preston Clyburn (Billy Russell), spends much of his time fishing with his brother, Paul (Matthew Fox). The trailer suggests the story will largely focus on Stacy, and Pfeiffer and Russell already share a strong connection on screen.

I take full responsibility for any issues with the show. I recognize there were problems, and it was my job to fix them, to make things look good, and to compensate for those mistakes with a strong performance. Ultimately, I failed to deliver that captivating presence that could have overcome those flaws.”

Emerald Fennell’s new film, Wuthering Heights, starring Robbie and Jacob Elordi, opened in theaters on February 13th and has already become a box office success. As of February 24th, it has earned nearly $61 million ($60,982,788) domestically, according to data from The Numbers. This puts it ahead of the $55.8 million earned by 2021’s The Suicide Squad.

The Prime Video thriller series, created by Ben Watkins, stars Aldis Hodge (known from Leverage) as a Washington D.C. police detective. He solves complex cases involving serial killers while also navigating the challenges of being a single father and coping with the loss of his wife. What sets this series apart from previous adaptations of James Patterson’s novels is that each season features entirely original stories, rather than being based on existing books.

Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman recently discussed on Matthew Belloni’s The Town podcast what he thinks caused problems for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and why he believes Kevin Feige is the right person to turn things around.

The news that the film K-Pop will be included in the Criterion Collection, alongside Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, sparked a lot of debate. Some people were surprised that Criterion, known for releasing important and often less mainstream films, would include such a commercially successful movie. Many believe Criterion should focus on “worthier” films, and this sentiment is widely expressed in online discussions about the announcement.

Over time, the thriller genre has evolved to encompass a wider range of stories, including suspenseful domestic dramas like Gone Girl and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, as well as serial killer movies such as The Silence of the Lambs and the critically acclaimed psychological thriller Se7en. Like all genres, thrillers experience certain trends that become popular, then fade away.

After appearing in movies and other forms of entertainment, Aladdin is now coming to comic books! Dynamite Entertainment will release a new, ongoing Aladdin comic series in May.

Initially, people thought The Madison would be connected to the Yellowstone universe, suggesting the Clyburn family would have ties to the Duttons and their ranch. However, it was later confirmed that The Madison would tell a completely new story, focusing on Stacy and Preston Pfeiffer and their family as they relocate from New York to southwest Montana’s Madison River valley.

Watching a movie alone can be a really special experience. You don’t have to worry about distractions like people talking or phones ringing, letting you completely lose yourself in the story and truly escape into another world. This is particularly enjoyable with movies that demand your full focus.