Initial reviews for the movie are coming in, and they’re mostly negative. It’s currently hovering around a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics saying the film, while a new take on the story, has significant issues.
Pedro Pascal’s character, the bounty hunter Din Djarin, and Grogu (known as “Baby Yoda”) became instant stars when they first appeared in Disney+’s The Mandalorian in 2019. Now, after years of success on the streaming service, they’re heading to the big screen in their own movie, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. The final trailer for the film has just been released and you can watch it below.
Over the past few decades, shows like Yellowjackets, The Leftovers, Fallout, and the popular Stranger Things have all taken inspiration from this approach. But MGM+’s From stands out, successfully combining small-town drama with elements of dark fantasy, mystery, and pure horror in a bold and stylish way.
Anne Hathaway plays Mary, a hugely popular singer getting ready for a new concert. She’s still shaken up after a dangerous incident at her last performance. Determined to have the perfect look for the show, she reaches out to Sam, played by Michaela Coel, a designer she previously worked with. Sam had left Mary’s team after a falling out, feeling undervalued.
Generally, Marvel characters become famous for their deaths when they’ve been around for a long time, appeared in a lot of movies and shows, and played a key role in the story. These deaths hit especially hard when it’s a hero who dies, because villains are often expected to be defeated. Iron Man’s death in Avengers: Endgame perfectly fits this pattern, but what just happened in Daredevil: Born Again was different – and it worked incredibly well.
The recent cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was surprising, especially considering its potential and the talented people working on it. On a brighter note, Paramount announced at CinemaCon (according to Collider) that a new Star Trek movie is in development. While the last Star Trek film was released in 2016, the franchise has a long history of movies, so a new one always seemed likely. However, this next film will be different: it will introduce a completely new cast of characters, effectively ending the storyline that began with Chris Pine as Captain Kirk.
Although The Acolyte was advertised as a significant dark side story taking place during the High Republic, the series didn’t quite live up to the hype. Compared to recent releases like Maul – Shadow Lord, it feels like The Acolyte could have benefited from a more intense and focused approach.
Waits collaborated with Massive Attack on a song called “Boots on the Ground.” Despite the title, it’s not a song supporting war with Iran. It’s actually a satirical commentary on issues closer to home, though the underlying theme has universal relevance.
Disney has released a lot of Star Wars shows recently, with some being very popular (Andor, The Mandalorian), a few being surprisingly good (Skeleton Crew stands out), and many others quickly forgotten (Ahsoka, The Acolyte, The Book of Boba Fett). Paramount has been doing something similar with Star Trek over the last few years, adding lots of new shows to Paramount+. However, they’ve now decided to slow down that approach. With the cancellation of Starfleet Academy, there are no Star Trek shows currently in production.
The horror movie, written and directed by Lee Cronin, centers around the disappearance of Katie Cannon. Released on April 17th, the film finally reveals what happened to her after she vanished in Cairo eight years prior. Katie’s parents, Charlie and Larissa, are overjoyed when she’s found alive inside an ancient sarcophagus, and they bring her back to their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, they soon realize they have no idea the danger she brings with her.