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IDW Publishing recently showed off a new cover for the upcoming issue #8 of Star Wars: The Last Starship, illustrated by Hernan Gonzalez and Lee Loughridge. The cover presents a surprising take on Captain Kirk: he’s depicted as the Borg King, sitting on a futuristic throne and positioned in front of the remains of the Borg Queen, Agnes Jurati. This is a very different image than fans are used to seeing of the Starfleet captain.

Bob Odenkirk recently addressed rumors about him potentially joining the cast of Wonder Man. He said he’d never heard the speculation that he was considered for a role and confirmed he wasn’t approached about the show. However, he did see a billboard for Wonder Man and thought it looked fantastic, adding that he’d be happy to work on a Marvel Cinematic Universe project if he received an offer.

With Wind River, Taylor Sheridan made his first foray into directing, telling the story of Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen as they solve a violent crime on a Native American reservation. Many consider it to be Sheridan’s best work so far, despite it not being an obvious candidate for a large, ongoing franchise.

As a TV critic, I have to say the recent Saved by the Bell revival was a fun ride. Picking up 26 years after Zack and Kelly’s wedding, it focused on a fresh group of students at Bayside High. While it only lasted two seasons before getting the axe, I honestly felt it had the potential for at least one more – it was good stuff, and I was enjoying where they were going with it.

The popular Prime Video series The Boys, created by Eric Kripke, returned last summer for what was expected to be its next-to-last season, showing Homelander (Antony Starr) gaining power through violence. Now, season 5 will conclude the series, and viewers can expect surprising links to actual events in the real world.

According to reports, Brian Cox, known for his role in Succession, will be joining Season 2 of Dexter: Resurrection as Dom Framt, also called the New York Ripper. The character is a former serial killer who once terrorized the city. While he’s no longer actively killing, he’s now found a way to stay infamous by continuing to harass those who survived his crimes.

In 2023, Gabriel released his album i/o in a unique way – one song at a time, coinciding with each full moon. He’s now using the same approach for his new project, o|i, and has already released four tracks from it.

It’s been 25 years since audiences first entered the magical world of Hogwarts, and now a special offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of HBO’s new Harry Potter series. The special highlights the incredible work and attention to detail from the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who are bringing J.K. Rowling’s books to life for a new generation. Through interviews with casting directors, designers, and special effects teams, it shows the extensive process of finding the actors to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Featuring cast members like John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu, and narrated by Nick Frost, Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic celebrates the dedication and talent that have created this extraordinary world and a new chapter in a beloved story.

In addition to a public vote, experts – including music historians, musicians, and record company leaders – will also help decide who gets inducted. The final list of inductees will be revealed in April, and it probably won’t be exactly the same as what fans voted for.

Fans have been waiting for an adaptation of William Gibson’s Neuromancer for years, and the upcoming Apple TV series is generating a lot of buzz. If it delivers on the promise, it could be the biggest science fiction show of the decade, redefining the genre for television. Interestingly, a lesser-known series on Prime Video quietly paved the way for Neuromancer‘s success. Anyone looking forward to the show later this year should definitely check it out.