While Brontë’s novel is complex, spanning generations and told through recollections, the film simplifies the story, focusing on themes of obsession and longing. Some changes are minor, but others significantly alter the story’s core message. Here are the five most important differences between the book and the movie, including changes like making the main character older and cutting half of the original plot.
When The Sopranos first aired, its complex and flawed main character, Tony Soprano, was a new approach to television. It helped open the door for other acclaimed dramas like Breaking Bad and Mad Men. Despite his many terrible actions over six seasons, Tony’s flaws actually drew viewers in. Although the series finale remains controversial, the show leading up to it was consistently excellent.
Toy Fair 2026 revealed new Star Wars toys, including action figures and Funko Pops! One standout is a battle droid character wearing worn Mandalorian armor and operating technology from the prequel films. Hasbro’s Star Wars ActionVerse Guard Droid & Mercenary STAP will be available at the event, and its packaging highlights the character’s unique orange helmet, which features two antenna-like projections.
A special popcorn bucket designed for the Super Mario Bros. Movie has been revealed online. It features Yoshi, a new character in the film, sitting and holding one of his signature spotted eggs, which has also appeared in the movie’s trailers. The bucket’s design matches Yoshi’s look in the movie, showing him with orange boots and a red shell.
Mike Flanagan is a standout horror director known for creating genuinely frightening movies like Doctor Sleep and acclaimed TV series such as Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House. Recently announced plans for him to remake Stephen King’s The Mist are proving controversial, and some fear it could start a trend of unnecessary remakes in the horror genre.
Soon, the horror movie Brightburn, rated R, will no longer be available on Netflix. What’s on Netflix reports that it will be removed from the streaming service on March 1, 2026. Originally released in theaters in May 2019, the film was produced by James Gunn and Kenneth Huang, and the script was written by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn.
In an interview with The Wrap, celebrating a recent achievement for the show, Selman addressed questions about whether The Simpsons was planning a grand finale.
Scheduled for release on Netflix in late 2026, The Whisper Man is a thriller starring a renowned actor as a retired police detective. The film is being produced by the Russo brothers, known for their work with Marvel, and will likely premiere directly on the streaming service, marking one of the few television dramas for the lead actor.
RADIO EVA has partnered with Liquem to create a new line of Evangelion jewelry. Instead of typical character designs, the collection features unique pieces inspired by the A.T. Field and a sleeping Rei Ayanami. These limited-edition items are expected to sell quickly, so fans are encouraged to order soon!
Switching from Sony Television Studios to Netflix has given the show’s creator, Shawn Ryan, more opportunities to expand the series and explore potential spin-offs. There’s been talk about this possibility for about three years, but so far, no new developments have materialized.