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I’m already getting excited for the Super Bowl, and it’s not just for the game! It sounds like the movie studios are planning a huge marketing blitz during the broadcast. Even though a 30-second commercial is going to cost around $10 million – way up from last year’s $7.5 to $8 million – they’re clearly willing to pay to reach the expected 128+ million viewers. It’s going to be a big night for movie trailers, that’s for sure!

On February 1, 2026, Elon Musk publicly criticized director Christopher Nolan after a debate online about the potential casting choices for the film The Odyssey. Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Nolan had “lost his integrity” after someone claimed that rumors of Lupita Nyong’o being cast as Helen of Troy were disrespectful to the original author, Homer. The complaint stemmed from the fact that Helen is described as having fair skin and blonde hair in Homer’s poem.

The film’s release marked a shift for Trump, who was increasingly involved in media production. She both produced and appeared in the documentary, which was also the inaugural project from her new production company, Muse Films. Trump launched Muse Films late last year, and its future plans beyond this film remain unknown.

In a recent interview, actor Lofland talked about how the difficult events in the latest episode of Landman could affect the show’s third season. Although he didn’t reveal any specific plot details, he emphasized the importance of addressing the serious issues raised in episode nine. He hopes the show doesn’t shy away from these sensitive topics, as the scene was particularly challenging for everyone involved to film.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kyle Lillard discussed how he reacted to comments made by Quentin Tarantino. He previously stated he was upset by Tarantino’s words, but now explained that the overwhelming positive response to his work felt strangely like the tributes given to someone who had passed away. Lillard is happy and grateful to be receiving this appreciation while still with us.

HBO Max announced that a new episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Season 1, Episode 4) will be available starting Friday, February 6th, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time / 3:01 a.m. Eastern Time. Season 4, Episode 5 of another series will also be released then. Both episodes will be available on HBO Max before they air on TV on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th. HBO has done this before with other shows, releasing episodes early to avoid competing with the Super Bowl.

HBO hasn’t confirmed whether “The Last of Us” will continue beyond season three, leaving the possibility that the popular video game adaptation might end after three seasons.

According to a post on X by industry insider @MyTimeToShineHello, George Clooney was considered for a role in The Marvels. The original plan involved casting a famous actor – either Clive Owen or Clooney – as a significant Marvel character who would appear briefly before dying early in the film, but this idea was ultimately dropped.

When Christopher Lee became Dracula, the character was already famous. While Universal and Bela Lugosi originally made Dracula popular, that older, dramatic style wasn’t resonating with audiences anymore. Lee reinvented Dracula, portraying him as more like a beast – dangerous and primal. His version of the Count continues to influence how Dracula is depicted in movies and TV today.

The 2020s are shaping up to be a golden age for anime. Shows like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man demonstrate how far modern animation has come, exceeding the capabilities of older classics. And 2026 is off to a fantastic start, with the Winter season already delivering visually stunning new and returning series that are exciting fans.