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The first season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy ended with the cadets successfully stopping Nus Braka (Paul Giamatti) from destroying the United Federation of Planets. Though still new to their training, Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta), Tarima Sadal (Zoë Steiner), Genesis Lythe (Bella Shepard), Darem Reymi (George Hawkins), SAM (Kerrice Brooks), and Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) worked together to save the Federation.

Okay, so BenDavid Grabinski, who brought us Happily, is back with Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, and wow, this one is a lot. It’s a really fun blend of sci-fi, action, comedy, and even a bit of a gangster flick. The story centers around Vince Vaughn playing Nick, a guy who gets a chance to travel back in time to prevent the death of his friend, Mike (played by James Marsden). It’s all tied up in this crazy night where things went wrong, and it also affects his relationship with the woman they both care about, Alice, played by Eiza González. Expect a lot of action, some laughs, and a surprising amount of soul-searching – and, yeah, a good number of people don’t make it through the night.

Early signs suggest Steven Spielberg’s new film is going to be a huge hit, with overwhelmingly positive initial scores on Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb. The dark and unsettling tone of the trailer has sparked intense discussion, not only from general audiences but also from fans of conspiracy theories, UFOs, and especially those who love The X-Files. This film, Disclosure Day, represents a significant shift for Spielberg, moving away from the hopeful, childlike themes he’s known for and embracing the complicated, conspiracy-driven world we live in today.

Marvel and Sony haven’t revealed what role Sydney Sweeney will play in the upcoming Spider-Man movie. There’s been a lot of speculation, with fans suggesting she could be characters like Black Cat, Gwen Stacy, or Mary Jane Watson. Some rumors even point to a Marvel character outside of the Spider-Man universe, like Jean Grey, which would connect to the future X-Men films. Currently, the Jean Grey possibility is the most talked-about theory.

Netflix will start streaming 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in the US on March 31st, as reported by What’s On Netflix. The film is coming to Netflix through a deal with Sony, which usually releases movies on the platform about four months after they hit theaters. However, Sony has been more flexible lately, and The Bone Temple is arriving just 74 days after its January 16th theatrical debut.

Sony Pictures is taking a unique approach to promoting the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They’ve been releasing very short video clips showing Tom Holland as Spider-Man in action. These quick teasers feature him swinging through the city and showcasing a new suit. One clip shows a tired Peter Parker falling, and fans have noticed he isn’t using his usual mechanical web-shooters, suggesting he might develop organic web-shooting abilities in the movie. You can watch the clips below.

Liam Neeson has become the go-to actor for action roles, and he continues to deliver thrilling performances. While not every movie he makes is a hit, his fans are usually eager to watch his latest work. He often appears in quick-paced, exciting thrillers, and one of his lesser-known films, Retribution, might be perfect for a fast-paced movie night. Released in 2023, Retribution didn’t do well in theaters, but it’s now available for free streaming and offers exactly what viewers want in a streamlined action film.

Outcome is a darkly funny movie about Reef Hawk, a famous actor played by Keanu Reeves, who faces a major crisis. Someone is threatening to ruin his career with a damaging video, and Reef must confront his past mistakes to find out who’s behind it. He gets help from his close friends Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), and his lawyer, Ira (Jonah Hill), as he tries to make things right with people he may have wronged, hoping to uncover the blackmailer’s identity.

The Amazon series follows Jack Ryan, a character created by Tom Clancy and featured in fourteen of his novels. The show depicts Ryan’s career progression – from his time as a Marine and CIA analyst, through field work, and eventually to a leadership role as acting deputy director of the intelligence agency. He ultimately resigns after discovering corruption linking a US Senator to an international criminal organization. While not based on a specific Clancy book, the series shares a similar feel to the show Homeland, following Ryan as he travels the world to defend the United States against threats of crime and terrorism.

It’s frustrating when you discover a great show on Netflix, quickly watch all the episodes of the first season, and then find out there aren’t any more. Sometimes there’s a second season, but then the show just stops. You might assume another season is coming, but a quick search online often reveals it’s been unexpectedly canceled.