Movies

As a big movie and TV fan, I’ve noticed spin-offs usually fall into pretty predictable patterns. They’re either prequels – telling stories before the original show – or sequels, picking up the narrative after the main events. Sometimes, they even run alongside the original series, happening at the same time. Honestly, each approach can work, and it really depends on the story they’re trying to tell. But if I’m being honest, I usually find sequels the most satisfying, though there are exceptions, of course!

Featuring appearances by big names like Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, The Great boasts excellent casting all around. Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult shine as Catherine and Peter, and their playful chemistry is a highlight of the show. Though the third season’s surprising finale left fans eager for more, The Great remains more compelling than many other historical dramas, even with its story still unfolding.

I’ve been so impressed with HBO’s fantasy shows lately – they’re some of the best out there! Seeing A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in 2026 really proved that the world of Westeros still has so much to offer, and it was great to see them try a more comedic approach. And it’s not just that show – His Dark Materials, True Blood, House of the Dragon, and a bunch of others all stand alongside what I consider HBO’s ultimate fantasy series.

Early superhero movies in the 2000s, like the first X-Men and Fantastic Four films, often featured costumes that were quite different from the bright, colorful looks in the original Marvel comics. Filmmakers were hesitant to fully recreate the comic book designs. However, more recently, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been embracing those iconic comic book looks for its heroes, frequently using them for the characters’ ultimate or most polished outfits, which has strengthened the connection to the source material and honored the heroes’ histories.

As a huge fan of streaming, I’ve always known Netflix usually keeps its original shows locked down – they made them, so why would they let them go? Unlike network TV shows like Suits which move when licensing deals end, you’d expect Netflix originals to stay put. But it’s been so strange to see two of what I consider Netflix’s best shows actually leave the platform. It really feels unusual, considering they were created by Netflix in the first place.

As a huge movie fan, I’ve been following the casting rumors, and everyone’s talking about Jean Grey, which makes sense. But honestly, I think there’s another character from the comics’ history that’s being totally overlooked: Firestar! She first showed up in the old Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends cartoon, and I think Sydney Sweeney would be absolutely perfect for the role. It’s funny, the answer might have been right in front of us the whole time!

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.