Movies

I recently learned something fascinating about how The Mandalorian and Grogu landed Martin Scorsese as a director. Apparently, it was Kathleen Kennedy herself who made the connection! Speaking with SFX Magazine, Jon Favreau shared that Kennedy, who’s a seriously accomplished producer with a long history – she worked with legends like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and John Milius long before she ran Lucasfilm – was instrumental in bringing Scorsese on board. It really speaks to her relationships in the industry and her ability to get things done.

It’s natural to feel both excited and a little anxious about the new movie’s release. For the past five years, Star Wars has mostly been available on Disney+, so fans have been waiting a long time to see it back in theaters. This puts a lot of pressure on The Mandalorian and Grogu to deliver, as it’s carrying both high expectations and a lot of enthusiasm.

It’s been quiet since the first trailer for Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic was released in December 2025, and we haven’t heard much news about the game since. That’s not uncommon for a game still early in development. The exciting idea of playing as a Force user during such a dramatic period in the Star Wars universe is still keeping fans interested.

Ben Affleck’s film, The Town, boasts a talented cast, including John Hamm and Rebecca Hall, and a fresh story that avoids typical heist movie clichés. When it was released, the film proved that Affleck was a capable director, silencing those who had dismissed him as just a celebrity. Even after 15 years, The Town stands out as one of Affleck’s most inventive and overlooked films, and it deserves to be seen by a wider audience.

In the darkly comedic thriller Over Your Dead Body, Samara Weaving and Jason Segel play Lisa and Dan, a couple with a seriously broken relationship. They head to a remote cabin for a short getaway, but quickly reveal they both intend to murder each other. Things go from bad to worse when surprise visitors arrive, complicating their deadly plans.

The new movie delivered exactly what fans wanted. It brought back beloved characters like Sub-Zero and Liu Kang, and also featured fresh faces – both new fighters to the film series, such as Kung Lao, and an entirely new hero for Earthrealm, Cole Young.

This science fiction thriller was one of four movies Quaid appeared in during 2025. Following the release, the prolific and talented actor chose to step away from film roles once more.

Ritchie’s films clearly influenced his TV work. Both are known for quick cuts, witty conversations, and exciting action. As expected, his most successful TV shows have become as popular – and sometimes even more so – than his movies.

When James McAvoy decided to return to horror with the 2025 psychological thriller Speak No Evil, it wasn’t surprising that he delivered another strong performance. In fact, the film has recently gained renewed popularity, becoming one of the top 5 most-streamed movies on Netflix in April and reaching the number one spot in multiple countries, reminding audiences of the power of great acting.

Masters of the Universe isn’t alone in becoming a movie. Many popular toys and games have made the jump to the big screen, including Transformers, Barbie (2023), several Dungeons & Dragons films, G.I. Joe, and even movies like Ouija (2014) and Battleship (2012). Turning toys into franchises has been a long-standing Hollywood trend with mixed results, but it seems like another beloved toy could be next.