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Tom Holland says the next Marvel movie will begin a fresh direction for his character, Peter Parker. Before we see Spider-Man team up with heroes like the Hulk and the Punisher in the upcoming film, Brand New Day (releasing in July), it’s been confirmed that a different live-action Spider-Man will also appear. While this new Spider-Man won’t be part of the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s still a thrilling development for fans.

Based on the popular novella, Crime 101 follows a clever jewel thief who teams up with an insurance broker for a potentially huge heist. However, Detective Lou Lubesnick is determined to stop them. The film’s story reveals that the detective is closely tracking the thieves, hoping to catch them before they can pull off their next crime.

Jason Momoa will star in a movie based on the popular video game Helldivers, directed by Justin Lin (known for Fast Five). The film, a project from PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures, is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027. The Helldivers franchise gained huge popularity with the original game in 2015, and even more so with the critically acclaimed Helldivers 2 in 2024. The game is a fast-paced sci-fi adventure where players work together to complete missions on alien worlds, fighting robots and giant bugs while spreading “freedom.”

Love, Death + Robots is a particularly diverse anthology series, with each episode ranging from 6 to 21 minutes long. The show excels at quickly building immersive worlds, as each installment tells a complete, standalone story. With each new season, it continues to innovate and solidify its place as a top sci-fi offering on Netflix.

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

The latest episode centers around Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), a humble knight preparing for a Trial of Seven – a dangerous fight where he and six companions will battle seven opponents chosen by the cruel Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), a member of the royal family. This conflict began when Dunk defended Tanselle (Tanzyn Crawford) from Aerion’s attack, which was sparked by her puppet show. Interestingly, the show includes a scene not present in the book where Dunk is surprised by offers of support from local villagers. He questions Steely Pate (Youssef Kerkour), a blacksmith, asking why they would help him. Pate replies simply: “A knight who remembered his vows.”

As a critic, I’ve seen this setup before – a lot. Ric Roman Waugh, who’s worked well with Gerard Butler in the past (except for ‘Angel Has Fallen’), delivers another action thriller starring Jason Statham. It’s a familiar story: a man trying to escape his past is forced back into the life he left behind. Honestly, it’s the plot of Statham’s last couple of films, but ‘Shelter’ does offer a small, intriguing difference that sets it apart.

Based on the popular children’s books by Enid Blyton, The Magic Faraway Tree tells the story of a family who discover a magical tree close to their new home in the countryside. This leads them on incredible adventures. The series consists of four books – The Enchanted Wood, The Magic Faraway Tree, The Folk of the Faraway Tree, and Up the Faraway Tree – which were originally published between 1939 and 1951.

In a recent interview with Esquire, Nicolas Cage described his character as a blend of Humphrey Bogart and Bugs Bunny – seventy percent Bogart’s tough persona and thirty percent Bugs Bunny’s playful energy. He explained he approached the role by channeling both Mel Blanc’s comedic timing and Bogart’s signature sarcasm, ultimately making it a completely personal performance.

The actor known for playing Ghost Rider shared that he looked to classic movie stars for ideas when creating his character for Amazon’s Spider-Noir, and he also tried to imitate the playful and unusual behavior of some cartoon characters.