Like many Star Wars ideas, this one was eventually abandoned. But when Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy stepped down earlier this year, and Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan took over, people began to wonder if previously cancelled projects – like a film about Ben Solo – might be reconsidered. Director Steven Soderbergh was asked by The Playlist if he’d bring the project back, and he simply said, “No.”
Evangeline Lilly’s character, Kate Austen, immediately stood out as intriguing when the first episode revealed she was a fugitive traveling on Oceanic Flight 815. The episode “Whatever the Case May Be” is a strong showcase for her character, though the story and its resolution haven’t fully satisfied viewers. It marked the first time the show struggled to connect the characters’ feelings to the audience’s experience.
It’s complicated to pinpoint exactly where Darth Maul fits into the Star Wars timeline. Though he appeared to die in The Phantom Menace, he was brought back during The Clone Wars and has since shown up in various Star Wars projects set during the Empire’s rule, like Solo: A Star Wars Story and Rebels. We last saw him escaping the aftermath of Order 66 at the end of The Clone Wars. Considering all of this, let’s explore where Maul – Shadow Lord fits into the larger Star Wars story.
Prime Video is creating a new series set in Mexico as part of The Boys franchise. The show is being written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (known for Blue Beetle) and will be executive produced by Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal. Eric Kripke, the showrunner of The Boys, is also involved. He previously shared that The Boys: Mexico will take place after season 5 of The Boys, and characters from the original show might make appearances.
Netflix’s new 6-part crime thriller is getting rave reviews and is incredibly easy to watch all in one sitting. Like other Emmy-winning limited series such as Baby Reindeer and Adolescence, it’s a truly captivating story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. With episodes ranging from 45 to 51 minutes, the entire series, titled Dear Child (released in 2023), only takes about 4 hours and 48 minutes to watch, making it a perfect choice for a night in.
Similar to how the first movie introduced Yoshi, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie used a scene after the credits to hint at characters who might appear in a future film. Princess Daisy, a popular character who hasn’t yet been included in the movies, made a brief appearance in the Gateway Galaxy.
Baz Luhrmann is famous for directing visually stunning films such as Romeo + Juliet (1996), Moulin Rouge! (2001), and The Great Gatsby (2013). His most recent project was the 2022 film Elvis, which told the story of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) and his complicated relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The movie was a big hit, earning $288.7 million worldwide on an $85 million budget, and was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Butler.
Deep Space Nine went a bit further than previous Star Trek shows by focusing on the crew of a space station – Deep Space Nine – positioned near a wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant. Although it’s often overshadowed by shows like The Original Series, The Next Generation, and Voyager, DS9 has a lot to offer viewers. Today, it’s known as one of the most sophisticated Star Trek series, primarily due to its compelling storyline involving the Dominion War.
Many people are complaining that movie tickets now cost as much as a monthly streaming subscription, leading some to wait and watch films at home instead. IMAX tickets are even pricier, and with added fees, a single seat can easily exceed $30. Surprisingly, some are reselling tickets to 70mm IMAX screenings online for incredibly high prices – over 100 times the original cost – on sites like eBay.
With Prime Video, Amazon MGM, and director Denis Villeneuve collaborating on the upcoming series, it’s a good time to consider the future of the James Bond franchise. It seems the new owners have been hinting at their plans for a fresh start with a series of recent releases, suggesting they intend to reboot the series.